Adams Centinel 7/21 and 8/4/1813
Notice
By virtue of an order of Orphan’s Court will be exposed to Public Sale on Saturday the 7th day of August next A certain messuage and one acre and three quarters of land more or less situate in the township of Mount Pleasant Adams County adjoining lands of Mathias Spitier, John Mouse, John Young and Jacob Strausbaugh. To be sold as the estate of Sebastian Weaver, deceased. [Sebastian Jacobus Weaver d.5/25/1812]
There is on the premises a low dwelling house and stable; a piece of good meadow and garden with a spring of never failing water.
The venue will commence at 11 o’clock of the said day on the premises where due attendance will be given and the conditions of sale made known by Joseph Weaver and Sebastian Weaver administrators.
Gettysburg Anti Masonic Star 12/8/1830
On Thursday the 25th ult by the Rev LL Hinsch; Mr. Adam Slagle son of Mr. David Slagle of Berwick Twp to Miss Elizabeth Felty ,daughter of Mr. Henry Felty of York Co.
Adams Sentinel 6/27/1836
On the 19th inst. By Rev J Ruthrauff, Mr. George Diehl near Oxford to Miss Ann Maria Felty of Hanover
12/20/1847 Adams Sentinel
Public Sale
By virtue of an order of the Orphan’s Court of Adam’s County will be exposed at Public Sale on the premises.
On Friday the 24th of December next
Five acres of land more or less, late the Estate of IGNATIUS FELTY deceased, situate in the Borough of Berwick, Adams County adjoining the lands of Michael Hoffman Mr. Strubringer and fronting on the Gettysburg Turnpike. Sale to commence at 10 o clock am when attendance will be given and terms made known by HENRY J. KUHN Guardian of the Heirs by the Court- Wm. S. Hamilton, Clerk Nov 22
1/21/1880 Hanover Spectator
In this place, on Monday, Lewis P. WEAVER, of Mountpleasant township, was thrown from a buggy whilst making a short and rapid turn around the corner at Wisotzkey's bakery, and painfully injured. The colt made off and was caught on Baltimore Street hill. The buggy, considerably broken, received temporary repairs and the party proceeded home the same evening. Dr. Diehl attended the injured man, who was at first unconscious.
11/20/1891 New Oxford Item
Weaver and Lingg are enlarging the blacksmith shop at their machine shops on Hanover Street.
3/4/1892 New Oxford Item
WEAVER AND LINGG
Manufacturers of Threshing machines, horse powers and farm machinery generally Agents for Whitely Binder and Mower and Farming implements of every description, having purchased the well known foundry and machine shops of Diehl & Co. the subscribers are prepared to build horse powers and machinery
3/18/1892 New Oxford Item
From Edgegrove
Mr. George Felty of near this place started from his home on his cart one day last week but had not gone far when the wheels broke down. Mr. Felty was not hurt.
10/13/1896 Gettysburg Compiler
Robert McKinney, son of Joseph McKinney, and Miss Vertie Weaver, daughter of Francis Weaver, of this place, were married at Conewago Chapel, last Tuesday evening.
10/13/1896 Gettysburg Compiler
McSherrystown Items
Holy Trinity Catholic Church has become noted for its beautiful weddings. On last Tuesday morning one was solemnized within its walls that fully upholds that reputation. The contracting parties were John A. GULDEN and Miss Sarah WEAVER, daughter (sic) of Sebastian Weaver. The groom was attended by Frank Klunk and the bride by Miss Mamie Staub. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Brand at 7 a.m. The bride was attired in a cream Henrietta cloth with hat to match. The groom wore a neat black suit. The bridesmaid was attired in a plum colored Henrietta cloth. After the ceremony the bridal couple proceeded to the Columbus Hotel, where mine host James McMaster, had prepared a bountiful wedding breakfast. At 9.45 the happy couple left Hanover, on an extended wedding tour, during which they will visit Waynesboro, Hagerstown, Frederick, and other points. Both bride and groom are well known in the social circles of our community, and are held in high esteem wherever they are known. Their numerous friends all join with us in wishing a long and prosperous wedded life
3/31/1899 New Oxford Item
Mr. Leo Staub, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Oxford Twp. died at his home at Berlin Junction on Monday morning after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases, aged about 72 years. He is survived by his wife, five sons and four daughters. The sons are William of Hanover, James, Leo Jr. and Daniel of Berlin Junction and John at home. The daughters are Mrs. J.S. Weaver of this place, Mrs. Harry Starner of near town and Misses Lucy and Margaret at home.
The funeral took place at nine o’clock Wednesday morning, interment being made in the Catholic cemetery after a High Mass of Requiem in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rev Father Burger officiating. Mr. Staub was a man who always minded his own business and was therefore highly respected by all who knew him.
4/14/1899, New Oxford Item
Miss Catherine Weaver died suddenly on Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Felty, near Edge Grove, aged 77 years and 3 months.
About three o' clock Miss Weaver left home to go to confession at Conewago Chapel. When she arrived in front of the house of Hon. John L. Jenkins in Edge Grove she was stricken by heart disease and fell to the ground in an unconscious condition. She was taken to her home in a buggy by William P. Devine, and Dr R.N. Meisenhelder sent for, but she did not regain consciousness and died about 6 o’ clock Deceased was born in Union Township and was a daughter of the late Sebastian Weaver and wife. For the past 35 years she has made her home with her daughter Mrs. Felty. Beside her daughter she is survived by two brothers David and Lewis Weaver of this place, and two sisters Mrs. A Staub and Mrs. Peter Strausbaugh of McSherrystown.
1/4/1901 New Oxford Item
Bernard, a young son of J.S. Weaver of Hanover St. had an ugly gash cut above his left eye by being struck with a piece of lumber while at work in the shop a few days ago
2/15/1901 New Oxford Item
Sebastian Jacob Weaver of McSherrystown died Monday evening at 4 o’clock aged 71 years and 2 months. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis. Monday morning he ate a hearty breakfast and about 7:30 o’clock he walked out into the yard where he was stricken with paralysis. He was found a short time afterwards in a very critical condition. An hour later he received another stroke and he sank into unconsciousness from which he never rallied. The deceased was a son of the late Sebastian Weaver and wife, and was married 46 years ago to Miss Catherine Schilling, who emigrated from Germany to America and located near Conewago Chapel in 1832. After their marriage they lived at Mt Rock. December 28th 1882 his wife died and he then moved to McSherrystown He is survived by six sons and five daughters. Mrs. James Staub of Berlin Junction is one of the daughters.
He is also survived by two brothers; David of this place and Lewis of Oxford Twp and three sisters. Mr. Weaver was a pensioner being a veteran of the War of the Rebellion, a member of the 165th Pennsylvania Regiment.
By an explosion in Smith’s Stone Quarry at Mt Rock on the 29th of December 1863, Mr. Weaver was the victim of a sad accident. His face was badly burned and for sometime he lost the use of both eyes. Sometimes afterwards the use of one eye was partially restored
4/5/1901 New Oxford Item
Mr. David Weaver, one of our oldest and most respected citizens died at his home on Pitt Street at 10:30 o’clock on Tuesday morning from the effects of a stroke of paralysis received ten days ago.
Deceased was aged 83 years, 1 month and 10 days. He is survived by his wife and five children; Mrs. Edward Mayhew of Johnstown PA ,Miss David Mumma of Reading Twp Adams Co. William H Weaver of Mt St Mary’s Maryland, John S Weaver of this place and David Weaver of Johnstown PA
Mr. Weaver was widely known and had many friends.He was a devout Christian gentleman. His brother Sebastian died seven weeks ago from paralysis.
His funeral takes place this Friday morning, interment to be made in the Catholic cemetery near town, Rev L Kennedy officiating.
6/21/1901 New Oxford Item
Messers. Joseph Felty and Robert Wolf with Misses Ella Melhorn and Bertha Kohler, spent Sunday on the Gettysburg Battlefield.
6/13/1902 New Oxford Item
While Mr. Joseph Felty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Felty, residing on the farm of Mrs. Gitt along the York Pike near town, was returning from a visit to his lady friend about 11:30 o’clock Sunday evening, and was about to enter the gate at the spring house at the lower end of the yard at his home, he was struck square on the forehead by a blunt instrument and felled to the ground. After lying in a dazed condition for a short time, he managed to again get upon his feet and reach the house. Mr. Felty says he saw a man rise inside the gate but before he could make a move he was felled by the blow and after he regained consciousness the gate which was closed was now standing open and his assailant gone. What the intruder was doing there at that time of night cannot be understood, unless his object was robbery and was obliged to do this act to make safely his escape. Mr. Felty has a very ugly bruise on the forehead and suffered much pain on Monday but is again able to attend his work.
10/24/1902 New Oxford Item
The Banns of Matrimony were published for the first time in the Immaculate Conception Church, this place, Sunday morning between Joseph Felty son of Mr. and Mrs. George Felty and Miss Ella Melhorn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A Melhorn, all of Oxford Twp.
11/7/1902 New Oxford Item
Mr. Joseph Felty son of Mr. and Mrs. George Felty and Miss Ella Melhorn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A Melhorn both of near town were united in the Holy Bonds of Wedlock in a Nuptial Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception this place at 8 o’clock this Thursday morning (11/6) by Rev Father Reudter. Mr. Eugene Melhorn brother of the bride and Miss Anna Miller of Bonneauville served as bridesmaid and groomsman. May their path through life be paved with the brightest sunshine is the hearty wish of the many friends of the happy couple.
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| Tintype most likely taken around 1900-1905 Left to right Front: Mamie Felty Weaver, Ella Melhorn Felty Back: James R Weaver, Joe Felty This photo may well have been taken by one of Ella's relatives as photography was a family business http://genealogytrails.com/penn/adams/bioshtml/melhorndavidja.html note the photo is taken outside with a backdrop.I own another CDV with a DJA Melhorn backstamp |
12/12/1902 New Oxford Item
Mrs. Sarah Felty widow of J. Henry Felty died at 5:45 o’clock Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. E. Forney Rife in Union Township of a complication of diseases, aged 74 years. The deceased was a daughter of the late John Spangler a well known citizen of Union Township and was married about 51 years ago to J. Henry Felty son of Henry Felty also of Union Township. Her husband died about 11 years ago. She is survived by 2 sons George Felty of Hanover Harry Felty of New Chester and two daughters, Mrs. Rife at whose home she died and Miss Emma Felty of Hanover.
11/6/1906 New Oxford Item
The Banns of Marriage were published for the first time in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Sunday morning between Mr. Augustus Strasbaugh of Hanover and Miss Rosa Weaver daughter of Ignatius Weaver of this place .The Wedding will take place on Tuesday November 27th
6/27/1907 New Oxford Item
Born June 20th to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Felty of Carlisle Street, a daughter.
6/27/1907 New Oxford Item
One evening last week whilst Mr. Augustine Felty ,son of Mr. and Mrs. George Felty, residing on the Clunk Farm a short distance south of this place was returning from town, his young horse tread upon a loose stone in the road which caused him to fall. The one knee of the animal was badly cut and bruised by the fall and his one shoulder injured by the end of the shaft running into it.
3/19/1908 New Oxford Item
Miss Elsie Weaver daughter of Edward Weaver of Hanover had one of the arteries of her left hand severely cut while washing dishes Friday evening a plate breaking in her hand inflicted the injury. The wound required several stitches.
5/6/1908 Star and Sentinel
Gettysburg PA
Bernard G Weaver of New Oxford and Miss Mabel Motter of Halifax PA were married in Baltimore April 28th Mr. Weaver is a son of J.S. Weaver and is a molder by trade. Miss Motter was the popular forelady in the Livingstone Shoe Factory until a short time ago, when she resigned and returned home.
6/18/1908 Star and Sentinel
TO UNDERGO OPERATION
Mrs. Mabel, the young wife of Mr. Bernard Weaver of the Weaver Mfg. Co. but recently married was seized with a severe attack of appendicitis last week and was removed to the York City Hospital on the Saturday afternoon train where she is now under treatment and will undergo an operation. The many friends of the woman hope for a successful operation and a speedy recovery
6/25/1908 Star and Sentinel
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION
Mrs. Mabel, the young wife of Mr. Bernard Weaver of Hanover St. who we stated last week was suffering from appendicitis and had been removed to York Hospital for treatment, underwent an operation at the institution at 11 o’clock a.m. Wednesday The operation was successful and the patient is getting along very nicely
5/15/1912 Gettysburg Compiler
Mrs. Josephine Felty, wife of Geo. F Felty died at her home in New Oxford on Tuesday, May 7th, aged 63 years 5 month and 2 days. She had been an invalid for the past eight years and for four years had been almost helpless being confined to an invalids chair constantly. She is survived by her husband and nine children; Harry, George and Joseph Felty, Miss Emma and Mrs. J.R. Weaver of New Oxford, Mrs. F.X. Smith of Edgegrove, A.J. Felty of Hanover, Edward S. Felty of York and J.B. Felty in the West. Funeral was on Friday May 10th Requiem Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford, followed by interment in Conewago Chapel Cemetery, Rev Fr Shields officiating
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| Josephine Weaver Felty Daughter of Miss Catherine Weaver ( see article from 4/14/1899, New Oxford Item) |
6/7/1913 Adams Co. News
Mrs. G.T. Felty of New Oxford Dies in Hospital at York
Mrs. Alverta Felty, wife of George T Felty Jr. of New Oxford died at York Hospital Wednesday at 11 am following the second operation for internal trouble. She was aged 20 years.
Mrs. Felty who was only married last August was taken to the hospital about two weeks ago.
She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.X. Bellman of New Oxford who survive. Two sisters, Misses Ana and Louise Billman and one brother Cletus Billman of New Oxford also survive.
Funeral Saturday morning June 7th ,Requiem High Mass in the church of the Immaculate Conception, New Oxford, Rev. J.L. Shields officiating.
12/2/1916 Saturday Gettysburg Compiler
Mrs. Elizabeth Chrismer, widow of the late Charles Chrismer died at the home of her son George A Chrismer, Hanover, Sunday evening at 7:20 o’clock after an illness of one week from general paralysis. She was aged 75 years 11 months 12 days the deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Felty and was born and spent her early life on a farm in Adams County. After the death of her husband 25 years ago she moved to Hanover.
Mrs. Chrismer leaves one son George Felty New Oxford, a half brother David Fink of near McSherrystown and half sister Mrs. Agatha Sellers, Gettysburg.
Funeral was Wednesday with a Low Mass of Requiem in St Joseph’s Catholic Church at 9 am the Rev. James A Huber officiating .Interment in the family plot in St Joseph’s Cemetery
11/2/1918 (Saturday) Star and Sentinel Gettysburg PA
Bernard J Weaver died at his home in New Oxford at 1:30 pm Tuesday from influenza. He was aged 34 years. He leaves his wife and five children, the eldest which is 12 years old and the youngest a year and a half; his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Weaver of New Oxford and five brothers Joseph, Frank, and James Weaver of New Oxford, John Weaver of Philadelphia and Paul Weaver of Overbrook.
The funeral of Bernard J Weaver who died on Tuesday was held at his home in New Oxford on Thursday morning at 9 o’clock
8/28/1920
Mary Rose Felty infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Felty Jr. died Tuesday (8/24) morning at 10 o’clock at the home of her parents, Pleasant Street New Oxford. She was aged six months and 17 days. Death followed a two weeks sickness. She is survived by her parents and one sister Josephine 2 ½ years old. The funeral was held from the Felty home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment was made in the new oxford cemetery (another paper had cause of death listed as meningitis)
2/19/1925 New Oxford Item
Clyde Weaver son of Mrs. and Mrs. J.R. Weaver Hanover Street employed at the Susquehanna Foundry had a piece of steel lodge in his right eye last Wednesday which was removed at Dr Geo. H Seaks’ office, Gettysburg The injury was painful but fortunately the sight was not injured.
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| Clyde Weaver |
10/30/1929 (Wednesday) The Hanover Evening Sun
WAR VETERAN, AGED 88 YEARS FATALLY INJURED
George F Felty Dies in Hospital after Being Run Down By Motorist on Baltimore Street
MACHINE WAS DRIVEN BY DONALD I PITTS
Tells Police He Failed to Observe Aged Man--Latter Crossing Thoroughfare Near His Home At Time
Injuries and shock received when struck by an automobile a few minutes before 7 o’clock last evening resulted in the death at Hanover General Hospital at midnight of George F Felty, 227 ½ Baltimore Street, an 88-year old veteran of the Civil War, who had served for a period of three years in the Union Army.
The aged man was struck while crossing the street near his home by a car driven by Donald I Pitts, 103 Third Street, who immediately stopped, picked up Mr. Felty and conveyed the injured man to the Hospital.
Officer Myrtus C. Wine, who had been notified of the accident accompanied Pitts and the injured man to the Hospital
Shock Contributed to Death
At the hospital treatment was given Mr. Felty by Dr M.J. Brennan, McSherrystown, a member of the staff, but death followed less than five hours after the man had been admitted to the institution. An examination revealed his left leg had been fractured and other injuries inflicted. Shock from the accident was believed to have been a contributing cause of death
According to the police report on the accident Pitts said he had not seen Mr. Felty until after he felt his car had struck something and stopped to investigate. Coroner L.U. Zech was notified of the man’s death and came to Hanover early this morning to view the body. He will return this evening to continue his investigation.
Wife died 17 years ago
Mr. Felty, whose wife died seventeen years ago is survived by the following children: Harry W Felty, Reading; Edward Felty, Norristown; John A Felty, York; James V. Felty, Chicago; George and Joseph Felty, New Oxford; Mrs. James A Weaver, New Oxford; Mrs. Frank Smith, Edge Grove; and Miss Emma G Felty at home. A step-brother David Fink also survives
10/1/1931
John S Weaver of McSherrystown was struck while loading lumber at Witmer’s Station along the car line near Brushtown. He and two companions, one of whom was William Small, his nephew, had gone to the wood lot shortly after 7 o’clock. At about 7:30 o’clock Mr. Weaver complained of feeling ill and set down to rest for a moment. He slumped forward and was found to be dead. Death is believed to have been caused by heart trouble.
Mr. Weaver was aged about 72 years. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, The Beneficial Society and Knights of Columbus. Surviving are four children; Joseph R Weaver, Hanover; John N Weaver; McSherrystown; Leo C Weaver, Hagerstown and Mrs. Earl T Krichten, with whom he made his home;19 grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Mary Staub ,Hanover RD5;Sebastian Weaver, Mrs. Matilda Small and F.J. Weaver ,McSherrystown. The funeral was held on Monday morning. The Pallbearers were Elmer, Albert and George Weaver and William, Charles and Joseph Small, nephews of the deceased
3/28/1932 Gettysburg Times
John Sebastian Weaver who formerly conducted a warehouse and foundry died Saturday (3/26) morning at his home on Hanover St New Oxford at the age of 84 years. Death was due to complications .He was a son of the late David and Mary Rosensteel Weaver of New Oxford. He was married to Mary Staub who survives with the following children; J.B. Weaver, Hanover; John M Weaver, Philadelphia; James R Weaver, New Oxford; and the Rev. Paul D Weaver, Mt Carmel. A sister, Mrs. Bonnie Mumma, Hanover also survives. He was a member of St Joseph’s Beneficial Lodge of Hanover.
3/31/1932 New Oxford Item
John S Weaver one of New Oxford’s leading citizens died at 11:30 o’clock Saturday morning at his home on Hanover Street from complications. He was aged 84 years.
The deceased for a long period conducted the widely known Weaver Foundry. Mr. Weaver was a former town councilman, assessor, tax collector and Boro Treasurer and was affiliated with the New Oxford Building and Loan Association for many years. He was one of the organizers of the Farmer’s and Merchant’s Bank and was serving as Vice President of the Institution at the time of his death. He was also prominently connected with various other local enterprises. He was a member of St Joseph’s Beneficial Society of Hanover.
The deceased was as on of the late David and Mary Rosensteel Weaver of New Oxford. He was married to Miss Mary Staub who survives with the following children; J.B. Weaver, Hanover John M Weaver Philadelphia James R Weaver New Oxford and the Rev Paul D Weaver Mt Carmel. A sister Mrs. David Mumma Hanover also survives. The funeral was held Wednesday morning (3/30) with a Requiem High Mass at 10 o’clock in ST Mary’s Catholic Church Burial was made in St Mary’s Cemetery. The pallbearers were William D Himes, William H Stock, Edward T Aucker A.P. Wagner, John H Wolfe and John C Fleshman
Luncheon was served to the many visiting priests, relatives and friends in the Sons of The Veteran’s Armory
The Funeral was one of the largest in the history of St Mary’s Church.
8/4/1932 New Oxford Item
“40 Years Ago” column
Francis Melhorn and Miss Mary Brady, Oxford Twp. were married August 2nd by Rev PP Hemler.
Gettysburg Times 5/18/1934
James Weaver of New Oxford, Dies Suddenly
Assistant Cashier of Bank Suffers Stroke on Thursday
Hold Funeral 9AM Monday
A few moments after he had partaken of his evening meal Thursday (5/17), James R Weaver,54, Assistant cashier at the Farmer’s and merchant’s Bank ,New Oxford, suffered a stroke of apoplexy and died one hour and 45 minutes later. Death ensued at 7:45 o’clock at his home Hanover St New Oxford.
Mr. Weaver had been in declining health for a number of years but recently appeared in unusually good spirits. He did not complain of being ill on Thursday and conducted his regular duties at the bank as usual.
Thursday evening he ate his customary evening meal and a few minutes later was stricken. A Physician was summoned but death followed at 7:45 o’clock.
Mr. Weaver was born in New Oxford, a son of the late John S. Weaver and Mrs. Mary Staub Weaver of New Oxford. For a number of years he was engaged with his late father in the warehouse business.
18 Years In Bank
Eighteen years ago Mr. Weaver accepted a position in the Farmer’s and Merchant’s Bank and rose to the position of assistant cashier.
The deceased is survived by his mother, his widow Mrs. Mary Felty Weaver and the following children. Fred, William, George, Marie, Frances, Beatrice, Bernice ( the text actually says Ernest) and Agnes ,at home; and three brothers Joseph B Weaver, New Oxford, John M Weaver, Philadelphia and Rev Fr Paul Weaver of Mt Carmel
Funeral services Monday morning at 9 o’clock with a requiem High Mass in St Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial in the Catholic cemetery New Oxford
8/16/1937 Gettysburg Times
Miss Dorothy M Chronister daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Chronister, Dillsburg and Francis X Weaver New Oxford son of Mrs. Corinne Weaver, were united in marriage at 6:30 o’clock Saturday evening in the rectory of St Mary’s Catholic Church at New Oxford. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Dr D.P. Reardon, rector.
The couple was attended by Stephen Weaver and Marie Weaver brother and cousin respectively of the groom. Both reside in New Oxford.
Mr. Weaver is employed at the Gettysburg Furniture factory.
1/6/1938 New Oxford Item
Miss Emma Felty, Harrisburg has been visiting her sister Mrs. Mamie Weaver, Hanover St.
11/9/1940 The Gettysburg Times
Private George Stock of the State Motor Patrol at Hershey, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Stock, North Stratton Street and Miss Beatrice Weaver, daughter of Mrs. Mamie Weaver, New Oxford, were united in marriage at 8 o’clock this morning in St Mary’s Catholic Church in New Oxford. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. Paul Weaver, an uncle of the bride.
Miss Bernice Weaver, a twin sister of the bride was the maid of honor and Joseph Ellis ,Washington DC a former classmate of the bridegroom and now a member of the United States Secret Service, served as best man. Bernard Stock, a brother of the bridegroom and William Weaver a brother of the bride were ushers.
The bride and maid of honor wore tailored suits in natural colors with brown accessories. The bride’s corsage was of orchids while her attendant wore yellow rosebuds.
Many out of town guests were present for the ceremony which was performed on the 35th wedding anniversary of the bride’s mother.
A reception was held at the home of the bride after the ceremony, after which the couple left on an extended wedding trip through the south.
Private Stock was Salutatorian of his class at Mt St Mary’s College when he graduated in 1935.In 1937 he received his Master’s Degree. The couple will reside at Hershey where Private Stock is stationed.
1/8/1942 New Oxford Item
Mrs. George Stock Hershey spent New Years Day with her mother Mrs. Mamie Weaver
1/15/1942 New Oxford Item
Pvt. William Weaver returned to Ft Knox KY after spending a furlough with his mother Mrs. Mamie Weaver.
5/16/1942 Gettysburg Star and Sentinel
Miss Mary Frances Weaver daughter of Mrs. James R Weaver New Oxford became the bride of George Clifford DeVine son of Mr. and Mrs. DC Devine, York, at a nuptial mass in St Mary’s Catholic Church New Oxford last Saturday Morning. The Rev Paul D Weaver, Mount Carmel, an uncle of the bride performed the ceremony at 8:30 o’clock. The bride was given in marriage by her brother Frederic A Weaver had as her bridesmaid her sister Miss Marie J Weaver. George, a brother in the US Coast Guard acted as best man The Rev HJ Howarth pastor at St Rose’s Church in York was in the sanctuary.
The bride was attended in a white lace trimmed gown of sugar-mist modeled on princess lines with a train. She wore a fingertip veil and carried a nosegay of white roses and snapdragons. The bridesmaid’s gown was a model with a dusty rose sugar mist skirt and lace bodice with which she wore a matching lace bonnet she carried a nosegay of mixed flowers.
Miss Teresa Staub was at the organ for the Wedding March and Postlude. During the ceremony Arthur Ford, Mt Carmel organist played. He also sang three songs including “Mother Dearest, Mother Dearest”; ‘Tis the Month of Our Mother” and “Panis Angelicus’
Mrs. DeVine has been an operator in charge of the New Oxford telephone exchange for a number of years. Following a short wedding trip the couple will reside on East Berlin R 1 in which Mr. DeVine has been specializing in several farming enterprises for the past few years.
A wedding breakfast and reception held immediately after the ceremony at the home of the bride was largely attended.
Many others also attended the church to witness the ceremony.
5/20/1942
Gettysburg Times
Gettysburg Times
East Berlin
Mr. and Mrs. George Clifford Devine, who were married May 9th have returned from their wedding trip and are now living in the East Berlin section where Mr. DeVine is conducting experimental farming. He recently purchased a house on Route One from David E Border, and the place is being repaired for the young couple to make their home there. Mrs. DeVine was formerly Miss M Frances Weaver, daughter of Mrs. James R Weaver of New Oxford
11/7/1942 Star and Sentinel
Mrs. Mamie Weaver is entertaining her son George J Weaver a member of the US Coast Guard Brooklyn NY
1/27/1945 Gettysburg Times
Mrs. George C DeVine and children James and Georgia, who have been residing with her mother Mrs. James R Weaver since Mr. DeVine entered the Navy last spring, are now making their home in the Chester Gravatt property, formerly the home of the Arthur Souilliard family
2/6/1945 Gettysburg Times
Starts training as Cadet Nurse
Miss M. Agnes Weaver, youngest daughter of Mrs. James R Weaver, New Oxford left for Baltimore today to enter at Mercy Hospital as a cadet nurse. Miss Weaver was graduated from the Delone Catholic High School McSherrystown in 1942 and since then has been employed in New Oxford.
The Young woman is the fourth to enter the Cadet Nurse Corps from her section within the past six months
10/6/1945 Gettysburg Times
Mrs. Frances Weaver DeVine and children Jimmy and Georgia have been entertaining their husband and father George C DeVine who has been on leave this week from Navy duty.
11/29/1945 New Oxford Item
George C DeVine on leave from the Navy has been visiting his wife M Frances Weaver DeVine and Children James and Georgia
3/7/1946 New Oxford Item
Mr. and Mrs. George C DeVine have sold their farm near East Berlin to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoover Penn Twp. The DeVines resided at the farm until Mr. Devine’s entrance into the Navy in 1944 He was recently discharged
Miss Bernice Weaver, Hanover St, is spending several days with her sister Mrs. George Stock Hershey. Mrs. Stock was recently discharged from Goshen Hospital NY where she was treated for a broken leg which occurred while visiting in Goshen.
3/6/1947 New Oxford Item
A daughter was born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. George DeVine Hanover St. Miss DeVine was formerly Miss Frances Weaver.
3/15/1947 Gettysburg Times
Mr. and Mrs. George Stock Hershey visited during the weekend with Mrs. Stock’s Mother Mrs. James R Weaver and family. While here the Stocks acted as Godparents for her niece Mary Frances Devine infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C DeVine who was christened at St Mary’s Catholic Church by the Rev Robert D Hartnett pastor.
5/1/1947 New Oxford Item
In a column titled “30 Years Ago”
Marie Weaver, Hanover St., has been ill with pneumonia
9/14/1947
John A Felty 62, husband of Dorothy Mary Felty, 317 South Duke Street York, died of a cardiac condition Saturday at 10 am at his home.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four brothers: Joseph Felty of New Oxford; James Felty of Chicago; George Felty of McSherrystown and Edward Felty of Norristown and three sisters; Mrs. Mamie Weaver of New Oxford, Mrs. Irene Smith of Edge Grove and Miss Emma Felty of Dallastown. He was a member of Hanover Lodge 227, Loyal Order of Moose and a member of St Patrick’s Church. For the past 20 years he was proprietor of the Hotel Yorktown Barber Shop. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his home with High Mass of requiem at St Patrick’s Catholic Church York, The Rev Michael J O’Flynn pastor of St Patrick’s officiating Interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery Hanover
4/27/1950 New Oxford Item (both items)
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard John Weaver who reside in the former Clarence Lough property along the Conewago Creek West of New Oxford announced the birth of a son Michael Allen in the Warner Hospital Friday morning. Mrs. Weaver was the former Miss Julia Gebhart, McSherrystown. This is their fifth child
The marriage of Miss Gloria Ann Weaver daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl H Weaver, Carlisle St. to Carl M Mahone son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mahone near town will take place Saturday morning May 20th at 7:30 am in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church New Oxford. The couple will occupy the Holtry apartment, Lincolnway West vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Alwein
10/4/1950
Corp Wm. G. Weaver, Former National Guard Captain Here Is Killed in Action in Korea
Corporeal William G Weaver ,33, former commander of the Adams Co Unit of the Pennsylvania National Guard was killed in action in Korea on September 12th according to an Army telegram received by his mother, Mrs. Mary Weaver 109 Hanover St New Oxford ,late Tuesday morning
Corporal Weaver who had held the rank of Captain in Adams County’s mechanized cavalry squadron of the National Guard had gone to Korea from Tokyo late in August as a replacement in the 25th division
Last Letter August 30th
His last letter was written from Tokyo on August 30th when he said he was leaving for Korea. Tuesday’s telegram was the next word the family received.
A veteran of five years of Army Service in World War II Corp Weaver re-enlisted last April 17th through the Hanover Recruiting office and a month later he sailed from Seattle for the War Zone. His last visit home was in mid May and he left for Seattle the day before mother’s Day
He had enlisted in the mechanized cavalry but in Northern Japan at Jimmachi he served with the Quartermaster Department. Then he was transferred to the infantry and sent to Korea. He had been in Japan since June 12th
BITTER FIGHTING THAT DAY
Associated Press warfront dispatches for September 12th said that in the southwest front the 25th Division was counterattacking and captured a ridge four miles south of the confluence on the Nam and Naktong Rivers’ in a bitter fight against numerically stronger Red Koreans” The communist had hurled three assault waves and won the ridge the night before. The dispatch said” the weary Americans launched their counterattack before dawn”
The telegram that Mrs. Weaver, widow of James R Weaver, received stated simply that the Adams County soldier had died in action and that a confirming letter will followed
WAS IN JAPAN BEFORE
Corporal Weaver- or Captain Weaver as he was best known in Adams County – was born and reared in New Oxford, a son of the late James R.Weaver and Mrs. Mary Felty Weaver. He was a grandson of George F Felty, a Civil War Veteran and John S Weaver.
He attended parochial school in New Oxford and was graduated in 1936 from the Delone Catholic High School.
He enlisted in the armored cavalry in june1944 and served with the 5th and 12th armored divisions with the latter at Fort Knox Kentucky as instructor at the armored center.
Later he served with the ‘Safehand’ airplane carrier service as courier officer between Manila, Okinawa and Tokyo.
He received the American defense Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, American Theater, Victory and Good Conduct Medals
GOT HEADQUARTERS POST
After the War he joined the National Guard and here he rose to the rank of Captain and commanded the 104th Mechanized cavalry reconnaissance Squadron, Adams County’s unit. Later he joined the squadron staff of headquarters and headquarters troop PA National Guard, Harrisburg as squadron motor maintance officer.
His last place of employment before enlistment in April was the John C Lower Company here for which he worked as a salesman. His enlistment was for a three year term with the grade of Corporal
SOLEMN MASS SATURDAY
He was a charter member of the New Oxford post NO. 8726 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars He also held membership in the Albert J Lentz post NO 202 of the American Legion in Gettysburg and AMVET Post NO. 22 of Hanover. He also belonged to the New Oxford Camp of the Sons of The Veterans of the Civil War.
Weaver was a member of the St Mary’s Catholic Church of New Oxford and of the Holy Name Society of the Church.
Plans are being made for a Solemn Mass of Requiem Saturday Morning at 9 o’clock in St Mary’s Catholic Church where his rector the Rev FR Robert D Hartnett and Weaver’s Uncle, Monsignor Paul D Weaver of Lebanon will conduct the service
BROTHERS ALSO VETS
In addition to his mother, Corporal Weaver is survived by these brothers and sisters; Misses Bernice and Marie and George Weaver; all at home, Frederick A Weaver McAllister St in Hanover, Mrs. George DeVine New Oxford Mrs. George D Stock Hershey PA and Miss Agnes Weaver a nurse at Mercy Hospital Baltimore
Both of Corporal Weaver’s brothers served in World War II as he did. George was in the Coast Guard and Frederick in the Air Corps.
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A military funeral was held Saturday morning for Cpl William G Weaver son of Mrs. Mary C Felty Weaver New Oxford, who died on Sept 12 of wounds received in action in Korea a requiem Mass was sung at 9 o’clock at Immaculate Conception New Oxford Rev Fr Robert D Hartnett officiating Interment was in the parish cemetery
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| Bill Weaver and his mother, Mrs. James ( Mamie) Weaver |
10/5/1950 Gettysburg Times
Members of the local unit of the National Guard will attend the Requiem Mass to be held Saturday at New Oxford for Cpl. William G. Weaver, Capt. John Deardorff said today.
The commander of the local National Guard Company, who succeeded Weaver to command of the outfit, said that all members of the company had been notified of the Requiem Mass and had been asked to attend in Class A uniform. The Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in New Oxford at 9 o’clock Saturday morning.
Corporal Weaver who was killed in action in Korea in September, according to word reaching here Tuesday, served as commander of the local National Guard for about two years, holding the rank of Captain
When he decided to return to active service some time ago there were no openings for Reserve Captains so he volunteered for service in the ranks as a corporal.
5/22/1952 New Oxford Item
Mr. and Mrs. George A Gotwalt Hanover have announced the engagement of their daughter Teresa Mae to George Joseph Weaver son of Mrs. Mamie Weaver, Hanover St.
12/4/52 New Oxford Item
New Oxford Chief Operator
Miss Mary Bernice Weaver, 38, of 109 Hanover Street New Oxford, chief telephone operator in New Oxford for a number of years, died Tuesday night at 9:30 o’clock at the Harrisburg City Hospital where she had been admitted as a patient 10 days ago. A daughter of the late James R Weaver and Mrs. Mary Felty Weaver, she is survived by her mother with whom she resided and the following brothers and sisters; Frederick A Weaver, Hanover; Miss Marie Weaver at home; Mrs. George Devine, New Oxford; a twin sister Mrs. George Stock Hershey; George J Weaver, Hanover and Miss Mary Agnes Weaver at home. A brother William G Weaver who served as commander go the local National Guard unit for sometime as a Captain, after having been an officer in WWII and who volunteered for duty as a corporal in Korea was killed in action in Korea about a year ago.
A graduate of New Oxford High School, she was a member of the Immaculate Conception of The BVM ,New Oxford and of the sodalay of the Church
9/3/1964 New Oxford Item
A surprise farewell party for Mrs. Mamie Weaver was held last Thursday afternoon at the Blough Mfg Co, Bolton Street. The guest of honor was presented a bouquet of red roses by Mrs. Maude Carbaugh on behalf of all the employees and a decorated cake in appreciation of her 27 years of employment. A buffet lunch was served to 51 fellow employees. Mrs. Weaver celebrated her birthday Wednesday.
5/1/1963 New Oxford Item
The engagement of Georgia Anne DeVine to Joseph Conrad Becker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Becker New Oxford RD1 has been announced by the bride elect’s parents, Mrs. George Clifford DeVine New Oxford
Miss DeVine is a 1962 graduate of Delone Catholic High School McSherrystown and is employed by Blough Wagner Mfg Co Her Fiancé; a 1959 graduate of new Oxford High School served with the Army in Germany and is employed by Hanover Chevrolet.
Miss Georgia Ann DeVine daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C DeVine 101 Kohler Mill Rd New Oxford and Joseph Conrad Becker son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C Becker New Oxford RD1 were married Saturday (1/18/1964) at 10 am at Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford.
Rev. Arnoldin performed the double ring ceremony and was celebrant for the nuptial Mass. Miss Josita Bevenour New Oxford cousin of the bride was soloist. Miss Maria Noel New Oxford was the organist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. Miss Mary Frances DeVine sister of the bride and Miss Mary Frances Krichten McSherrystown were bridesmaids. John Becker New Oxford brother of the Bridegroom was best man. Ushers were Dennis H Eltz McSherrystown and Douglas Long Hanover.
About 150 guests attended a reception at the church Social Hall. The couple will reside at 36 Nth St., McSherrystown
Mrs. Becker is a graduate of Delone Catholic High School McSherrystown and is employed by Blough-Wagner Mfg Co Inc. She is a student at Peg Horn’s School of Cosmetology. Mr. Becker is a graduate of New Oxford High School and served with the US Army in Germany. He is employed by Schultz Chevrolet Inc.
1971
Frederick A Weaver 63, husband of Mrs. Betty M Martin Weaver, Hanover St., died Tuesday evening at the Hanover General Hospital where he was a patient since August 22nd. He was a son of Mrs. Mary C Felty Weaver 109 Hanover St New Oxford and the late James R Weaver, and was a member of St Joseph’s Catholic Church. He had been employed by RH Sheppard Co 26 years as a core maker. He was a veteran of World War II and served with the Army Air Force as a flight engineer with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He Received the Army Air Force Medal. He was a member of New Oxford Post 60 Sons of the Union Veterans.
Surviving besides his wife and mother are four children; Mrs. Ronald Leese Hanover R1, Michael Weaver Hanover Mrs. Carmen Moula Hanover R1 and Mrs. Steven Weaver Hanover R3; six grandchildren and these brothers and sisters; George J Weaver Hanover, Miss Marie J Weaver New Oxford, Mrs. Richard F Mula York, Mrs. George P Stock Hershey and Mrs. George C DeVine New Oxford
The funeral will be held Friday, meeting at Kenworthy Funeral Home Hanover at 9:30 am followed by a requiem Mass at 10 at St Joseph’s Church the Rev Robert C Gribbin pastor will be celebrant. Burial will be in St Joseph’s Cemetery
10/28/1971 Gettysburg Times
Daniel C DeVine 87 East Berlin RD 1 died at the polyclinic hospital in Harrisburg Thursday morning at 1 o’clock where he had been a patient for five days
He was born in Dayton Ohio son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Edward DeVine. He was a retired superintendent of the S Morgan Smith Co, York. He was a member of St Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford and the Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife Helen E Hochwalt DeVine two daughters Miss Catherine E and Miss Dorothy M DeVine East Berlin RD1 four sons Edward W East Berlin RD1 George C New Oxford John C State College and James R Plymouth Meeting six grandchildren and four great grandchildren
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning meeting at the Feiser Funeral home New Oxford at 8:30 followed by a requiem mass at 9 am at St Mary’s ICC New Oxford with Rev Cletus Wagman celebrant. Burial will be in St Mary’s Cemetery New Oxford. Friends may call Friday evening at the funeral home from 7 to 9 pm with the Rosary recited at 8 o’clock at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Misericordia Convalescent Home, York
10/25/1972 Gettysburg Times
George P Stock 62, of 129 Peach Avenue, Hershey, formerly of Gettysburg, died Wednesday at the Hershey Medical Center following a lengthy illness. A graduate of Gettysburg High School and Mt Saint Mary’s College, He was a former State policeman. He had been employed by the PA Department of Transportation at Harrisburg.
He was a member of St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey and the Holy Name Society of that church.
Surviving are his wife the former Beatrice Weaver, his mother Mrs. Julia Stock, N.Stratton St., a brother Bernard Stock ,St Petersburg FL and two sisters Mrs. John Kane, York and Mrs. Jean Herman ,Gettysburg. His father Bernard Stock died a number of years ago.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock with Mass of Resurrection at St Joan of Arc, Hershey. Interment will be in St Mary’s Cemetery, New Oxford.
Friends may call at the Hoover Funeral Home in Hershey Friday evening from 7 to 9 o’clock
12/1977
Mrs. Daniel C DeVine
Mrs. Helen E Hochwalt DeVine, 92, of East Berlin R2 died Friday morning at Hanover Hospital.
She was born in Dayton OH daughter of the late Edward A and Emma T Schwind Hochwalt. Her husband Daniel C DeVine died in 1971.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford and the Rosary Society there.
Surviving are daughters Miss Catherine E DeVine and Miss Dorothy M DeVine R1 East Berlin; sons Edward W .R1 East Berlin George C New Oxford John C State College, James R Plymouth Meeting, 6 grandchildren ,one brother George C Hochwalt York, one sister Mrs. Dorothy M Agnew Dayton OH.
Funeral services will be held Monday, meeting at the Feiser Funeral Home New Oxford at 8:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am at Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford with Msgr Lawrence Overbaugh celebrant. Interment will be in St Mary’s Cemetery New Oxford
Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home
In lieu of other contributions, memorials may be made to a favorite charity or to the Misericordia Convalescent Home, York
12/12/1977
A funeral service for Helen E DeVine who died Friday morning was held this morning at Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford with Msgr Lawrence Overbaugh officiating Pallbearers were Edward DeVine, George DeVine James DeVine Stephen DeVine William Sell and Joseph Becker.
4/25/1979 Gettysburg Times
Mary C Felty Weaver, 92 of 9 Hanover St New Oxford died at Hanover General Hospital at 12:29 am today. She was born in Adams County, the daughter of the late George F and Josephine Felty.
Her husband James R Weaver died in 1934.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of New Oxford; the Church’s Rosary Society and was a Gold Star Mother.
Surviving are four daughters; Marie J Weaver at home, Mrs George (Frances DeVine of New Oxford, Mrs George (Beatrice) Stock of Hershey and Mrs. Richard(Agnes) Mula of York ;one son George J Weaver of Hanover;11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
She was the last of a family of 13.
Funeral services will be held starting at the Feiser Funeral Home at 9:30 am Friday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at the Immaculate Conception Church with the Msgr. Lawrence Overbaugh as celebrant. Burial will be in St Mary’s Church Cemetery New Oxford
Friends may call from 7-9 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Prayers will be at 8pm Thursday
8/1/1988 Gettysburg Times
George C DeVine 72 of 101 Kohler Mill Rd New Oxford died at the Hanover General Hospital Saturday morning. He was born in York the son of the late Daniel C and Helen Hochwalt DeVine
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church New Oxford
He served in the US Navy during World War II. He was a retired carpenter.
Surviving is his wife (This was incorrect. Mary Frances Weaver DeVine passed away before he did ) one son Stephen E DeVine, Hanover; three daughters; Georgia A Becker New Oxford, Mary Frances Terry , Lancaster Helen E Smith New Oxford. Eight grandchildren, two sisters ; Catherine Devine ,Dorothy DeVine New Oxford; two brothers John C DeVine State College and James R DeVine Plymouth Meeting
Funeral services will be Tuesday, meeting at the Feiser Funeral home at 9:15am to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Msgr Lawrence Overbaugh as celebrant
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9pm
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of South Central PA 488 W. Market Street York PA
8/19/1988 Gettysburg Times
Legal Notices
Estate of George C DeVine late of the Borough of New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Letters Testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned all persons indebted to said estate are required to make payment and those having claims against said estate are requested to present the same without delay to
Steve DeVine Box 860 Hanover PA
Georgia DeVine Becker 910-D Hanover St New Oxford PA 17350
Or
Catherine J Gault Esq.
Laucks and Monroe
64 West Middle Street
Gettysburg PA 17325
10/29/1990 Gettysburg Times
Marie J Weaver 80, formerly of New Oxford died Saturday October 27th at the Brethren Home, New Oxford where she had been a resident for 10 years. Born in New Oxford she was the daughter of the late James R and Mary Felty Weaver.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of New Oxford; The Rosary Society of the church and was graduated from Central Catholic High School in McSherrystown.
She is survived by one brother George J Weaver of Hanover and two sisters Beatrice W Stock of Hanover and M. Agnes Mula of York.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday meeting at the Feiser Funeral Home New Oxford at 9:15 am to be followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church in New Oxford with her pastor Monsignor Lawrence Overbaugh as celebrant. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery
5/7/1994 Gettysburg Times
Mary Beatrice Weaver Stock 79 of 13 Monroe St Hanover died Friday at Hanover General Hospital
Born in New Oxford she was the daughter of the late James R and Mary C Felty Weaver. She was a member of St Vincent’s Catholic Church in Hanover, the Catholic War Veteran’s Auxiliary in Bonneauville and the St Joseph’s Hi-Lites Club.
She is survived by one brother George J Weaver of Hanover, one sister Agnes Mula of York and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday May 9th at Feiser Funeral Home in New Oxford at 9:15 am to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford with the Rev Msgr Lawrence Overbaugh as celebrant. Interment will be in the church Cemetery.
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