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Obituary -- Alice Virginia (Weaver) Fitz, The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Monday, 17 Mar 1930; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

MRS. JOHN FITZ DIED AS RESULT OF FALL

Shock Caused By Injury Last Summer Hastens Her Death

Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday Afternoon

Mrs. Alice W. Fitz, widow of John Fitz, died at her home, 214 Broadway. Sunday evening at 10 o'clock as the result of shock caused by a fall during the past summer. Mrs. Fitz was a daughter of Philip and Mary Weaver and was born in Hagerstown, Md., but lived most of her life in Martinsburg, W. Va., where her husband was a prominent business man. Some years ago Mr. Fitz moved to Hanover with his family, where he became president of the Hanover Foundry & Machine Company. Later he established the Fitz Water Wheel Company.

Mrs. Fitz's gentle influence and charming personality was felt by all who knew her. Surviving her are five children, J. S. Fitz, and Miss Estelle Fitz, at home; Elizabeth, wife of the Rev. Dr. J. Hamilton Smith, Pottstown, Pa.; Nellie, wife of Jesse Hill, Washington, D. C., and Lucy, wife of R. Y. Naill, Berryville, Va.? ? Four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Weaver, Elizabeth, Pa., and Mrs. K. O. Spessard, Annville, Pa., also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence, the Rev. Dr. Henry I. Stahr, pastor of Emmanuel Reformed church, officiating. Burial will be made in Mt. Olivet cemetery.

Burial - Alice Virginia (Weaver) Fitz,? ? The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Wednesday, 19 Mar 1930; Page 4; (Newspapers.com);

MRS. ALICE W. FITZ

Funeral services over the body of Mrs. Alice W. Fitz, widow of John Fitz, who died Sunday evening at her home, 214 Broadway, as the result of shock caused by a fall during the summer, were held today. Services were conducted from her late residence at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Dr. Henry I. Stahr, pastor of Emmanuel Reformed church.

Following the services at the home, the funeral cortege proceeded to Mt. Olivet cemetery, where interment was made. The pallbearers were the Rev. Dr. J. Hamilton Smith, Jesse Hill, Richard Y. Naill. Dr. John E. Meisenhelder, Earl B. Fitz and Harry Fitz.

Ad - "Executor's Notice," Shepherdstown Register, Shepherdstown, WV; Saturday, Dec 22, 1877; Page: 4;? ? (GenealogyBank.com):

(John Fitz, executor of the estate of Samuel Fitz, deceased)

News Article - Shepherdstown Register, Shepherdstown, WV; Saturday, Jan 10, 1880 Page: 3;? ? (GenealogyBank.com):

A Pleasant Affair. -- On Christmas morning the employes of Tuscarora Agricultural Works, about thirty in number, repaired to their employer's, Mr. John Fitz, residence and presented him with a beautiful swinging clock supported by two bronze figures, and engraved, "Presented to John Fitz by Employes of Tuscarora Agricultural Works, Dec. 22, 1876," The presentation was made by Mr. John Farrin, on the part of the employes, who in a neat and appropriate speech alluded to the great regard and esteem the employes all had for their employer, and of the high character and sterling worth of Mr. Fitz to them and the people of this community. Mr. Fitz returned his thanks and said it afforded him much pleasure to entertain them and alluded to the fact that he had always gotten along with them pleasantly, and they had never had any trouble or difficulty with any of his employes. His estimable lady was also presented with a beautiful silver sugar spoon and case, engraved, "Mrs. A. V. Fitz," after which all were invited to the dining-room and after prayer by the Rev. Mr. Huffheins, the party were served by Rev. Mrs. Hoffheins, Mrs. Fitz, Miss Jenny Bowman and Miss Rose Wever, and other ladies, with a most bountiful luncheon, consisting in part of turkey, ham, bread, butter and condiments, supplemented with ice-cream, cake, etc. The affair was one of those pleasant little episodes which gladden the hearts of all who participate, and leave __ ________ _ ____,? ? like the emerald, shall ever be green. -- The Martinsburg Independent.

Briefs - Shepherdstown Register (Shepherdstown, West Virginia); Friday, 02 September 1892; Page 3; column 1; (Newspapers.com):

The Fitz mill and residence, at Martinsburg, has been sold to John and Henry Fitz for $17,000.

WV Genweb; The Herald and Torch Light, Hagerstown, Maryland; 18 Oct 1894; (Internet):

FITZ, John, Martinsburg, was an exhibitor at the Hagerstown, Maryland, fair with his display of Tuscarora grain drills, Buckeye and Universal plows, and feed mills.

The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Maryland); Sunday, 29 Dec 1912; Page 7; (Newspapers.com):

Dr. John E. Meisenhelder Weds

York, Pa., Dec. 28. -- Dr. John Elmer Meisenhelder, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert N. Meisenhelder, and Miss Alice Virginia Fitz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fitz, Hanover, were married yesterday at Pottstown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Hamilton Smith, brother-in-law of the bride, who is pastor of the Reformed Church of that place.

Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania); Wednesday, 08 Jan 1913; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

Meisenhelder -- Fitz. -- On Dec. 26, at Pottstown. by Rev. J. H. Smith, Dr. John E. Meisenhelder, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Rob't. N. Meisenhelder, of Hanover, a graduate of Gettysburg College in class of 1897 and Miss Alice Virginia Fitz were united in marriage.

Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania); Wednesday, 08 Jan 1913; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

Meisenhelder - Fitz. --- On Dec. 26, at Pottstown, by Rev. J. H. Smith, Dr. John E. Meisenhelder, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Robt. N. Meisenhelder, of Hanover, a graduate of Gettysburg College in class of 1897 and Miss Alice Virginia Fitz were united in marriage.

After Virginia's early death, Dr. Meisenhelder remarried to Ida Jane Bowman in September 1922.

Obituary -- Adams County Independent, Littlestown, Pennsylvania; Friday, December 6, 1918; Page 1 (Newspapers.com)

Mrs. Virginia Fitz Meisenhelder, of Hanover, Dies From Pneumonia.

Mrs. Virginia Fitz Meisenhelder, wife of Dr. John E. Meisenhelder, of Hanover, died Tuesday afternoon from pneumonia. Mrs. Meisenhelder's death comes as a shock to her many friends. She was well known in this place. The deceased is survived by her husband; her mother, Mrs. John Fitz, and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. J. Hamilton Smith, Pottstown, Pa.; Mrs. Jesse Hill, Washington, D.C.; Miss Estelle Fitz, Washington, D.C.; Miss Lucy Fitz, now critically sick with pneumonia at her mother's home, and J. Samuel Fitz, at home. Funeral was held this Thursday at 3 p.m. Interment in Mt. Olivet cemetery.

OBITUARY - The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Thursday, December 5, 1918; Page 1 (Newspapers.com):

MRS. JOHN E. MEISENHELDER

Mrs. Virginia Fitz Meisenhelder, wife of Dr. John E. Meisenhelder, died Tuesday afternoon from pneumonia at the home of her mother, Mrs. John Fitz, in Hanover.

She leaves her husband; her mother and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. J. Hamilton Smith, of Pottstown; Mrs. Jesse Hill, of Washington, D.C.; Miss Estelle Fritz, of Washington, D.C.; Miss Lucy Fitz, now critically sick with pneumonia at her mother's home, and J. Samuel Fitz, at home.

Funeral in Hanover this, Thursday, afternoon.

Funeral -- The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Thursday, 05 Dec 1918; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

BURIED

MRS. JOHN E. MEISENHELDER

The funeral of Mrs. Virginia Fitz Meisenhelder, wife of Dr. John E. Meisenhelder, whose death occurred at the home of her mother Mrs. Alice Fitz, Broadway, on Tuesday afternoon following a week's sickness from pneumonia, was held this afternoon. Services were conducted at the Fitz home at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. A. S. DeChant, pastor of Emmanuel Reformed church officiated.

The pall bearers were J. Harry Schmuck, E. R. Haffelfinger, D. E. Winebrenner, Jr., F. W. Cowell, John C. Krebs and Dr. M. D. Bishop. Burial was made in the family plot in Mt. Olivet cemetery.

Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Tokens of respect were sent by the Civic league, Beethoven club and other organizations to which she belonged as well as by many relatives and friends.

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Social - Adams County Independent (Littlestown, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 06 Jul 1895; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Misses Elizabeth and Virginia Fitz, of Hanover, but formerly of Virginia, are spending some time here as the guests of Mr. Hamilton Forrest's family, of North Queen street.

Social - The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); Sunday, 09 Sep 1900; Page 34; (Newspapers.com):

HANOVER, Sept. 8. - Miss Virginia Fitz left Wednesday on a visit to friends at Martinsburg, W. Va.

Social - Adams County Independent (Littlestown, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 30 Sep 1905; Page 8; (Newspapers.com);

Miss Virginia Fitz, a trained nurse from Baltimore, spent several days in this place during the past week as the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Smith, of East King street.

Social - Altoona Tribune (Altoona, Pennsylvania); Tuesday, 04 May 1909; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

Rev. Mr. Forbes, of Pittsburg; Mrs. J. Hamilton Smith, of Altoona; Miss Estella Fitz, of Washington, D. C.; Miss Virginia Fitz, of Hanover, spent a pleasant day on Monday at the home of Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Forrest, on Main street.

The Evening Sun, (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Tuesday, 15 Aug 1916; Page 1; (Newspapers.com);

Miss Grace Hilt, Guest of Honor At Hotel Dinner

Miss Grace Hilt, of Baltimore, was the guest of honor at a daintily appointed diner at the Central Hotel, today, give (sic) by Mrs. R. J. Russell.

Covers were laid for five, who included the following: Miss Estelle Fitz, of Washington, D. C., Mrs. John E. Meisenhelder, Mrs. Harry S. Shehart, Mrs. C. E. Moul and Miss Emily Young.

Obituary -- The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Thursday, 02 Jan 1958; Page 4; (Newspapers.com):

Ellenora Fitz Hill

HANOVER - Ellenora Fitz Hill, 96, formerly of Hanover RD 2, died this morning, Jan. 2, 1986, at Hanover Hall. She was the widow of Jesse Hill who died Dec. 7, 1963. He was an engineer for the U.S. and Canada Boundary Commission.

Born in Martinsburg, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late John and Alice Weaver Fitz.

She was an original member of All Saints Episcopal Church, McCosh St.

Surviving are one daughter, Eleanor Hill Greening, 30 Mistletoe Drive, Matawan, N.J.; and two granddaughters.

She was a sister of the late J.S. Fitz, president of the People's National Bank and owner of the Fitz Water Wheel Co., Hanover.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, with her pastor, the Rev. Frederic Stevenson, officiating. Friends may call 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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"People You Know,"? ? The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Monday, 19 Mar 1917; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hill (nee Miss Nelle Fitz) spent Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs. John Fitz, of Broadway.

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"People You Know," The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Monday, 23 April 1917; Page 4; (Newspapers.com):

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hill of Washington, D. C., are visiting relatives in Hanover.

"People You Know," The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Thursday, 26 April 1917; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Jesse Hill of Washington, D. C., left this morning on an extended trip north and west in the interests of the United States Government. Mrs. Hill who was Miss Nellie Fitz, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. John Fitz, of Broadway.

"People You Know," The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Thursday, 24 May 1917; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Jesse Hill of Broadway, left today to join her husband who is stationed at Warroad, Minnesota.

The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Monday, 06 Aug 1917; Page 1; (Newspapers.com

Mrs. Jesse Hill of Warroad, Minn., will be the guest of her mother, Mrs. John Fitz, Broadway, until November.

The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 05 Jan 1918; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Miss Estelle Fitz and Mrs. Jesse Hill, have returned to Washington after spending several days with their mother, Mrs. John Fitz, Broadway.

The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Friday, 15 Aug 1919; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Miss Estelle Weaver Fitz has gone to East Fort, Maine, to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Jesse Hill.

The York Daily Record (York, Pennsylvania); Wednesday, 01 Jun 1921; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Jesse Hill, formerly Miss Nellie Fritz (sic), is spending the summer with her mother, Mrs. John Fritz (sic). Mr. Hill is in the United States boundary survey and will spend the summer working in the northern section of Minnesota.

The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Thursday, 11 May 1922; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Jesse Hill and son, John Fitz Hill, Washington, D. C., are guests at the home of her mother, Mrs. Alice Fitz, 214 Broadway. Mr. Hill left Monday after spending the week-end here.

The York Daily Record (York, Pennsylvania); Monday, 05 Jan 1925; Page 7; (Newspapers.com):

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hill and son John, returned to Washington, D. C., after spending the holidays with Mrs. Hill's mother, Mrs. John Fitz, Broadway. The were accompanied by Mrs. Hill's sister, Mrs. J. Hamilton Smith, Pottstown, who also spent the holidays with Mrs. Fitz.

"Events 15 years Ago Today," The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 20 February 1932; Page 4; (Newspapers.com):

Miss Eleanora McCullen Fitz, daughter of Mrs. John Hill, Broadway, and Jesse Hill, Washington, D.C., were married in Emmanuel Reformed church, by the Rev. Abner S. Dechant, assisted by the Rev. J. Hamilton Smith.

The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Wednesday, 14 Sep 1938; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Jesse Hill and children John and Eleanor, Washington, spent the week-end visiting at the home of Mrs. Hill's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Fitz, 214 Broadway.

The Gazette and Daily (York, Pennsylvania); Tuesday, 14 Aug 1945; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

Visiting In Virginia

Miss Estelle Fitz, 214 Broadway, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hill and daughter, Washington, D. C., are visiting with Miss Fitz and Mrs. Hill's sister, Mrs. Richard Naill, Virginia Beach, Va.

The Gazette and Daily (York, Pennsylvania); Saturday, 12 Jun 1948; Page 23; column 1; (Newspapers.com):

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hill and daughter Miss Eleanor Hill, Porter Street, Washington, D. C., spent the week-end with Mrs. Hill's sister and brother. Miss Estelle Fitz and J. S. Fitz, 214 Broadway.

Miss Hill, who is well known in Hanover through numerous visits at the home of her aunt and uncle, graduated from Vassar college, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in May.

Marriage Announcement - The Gettysburg Compiler, Gettsburg, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1922

Naill-Fitz - Richard Y. Naill, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Naill, and Miss Lucy D. H. Fitz, the daughter of Mrs. John Fitz, both of Hanover were married on last Saturday morning at Pottstown, in the Reformed parsonage by the bride's brother-in-law, Rev. J. Hamilton Smith. The bridegroom served as a Second Lieutenant in the 316th Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., overseas and was wounded in action. He is a District Deputy commander of the American Legion. Mr. Naill is a traveling representative of the Long Furniture Company, of which his father is secretary and assistant treasurer.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - New Oxford Item; New Oxford, Pennsylvania; September 14, 1922:

Naill-Fitz

Lucy Fitz and Richard C. Naille (sic) were married at Pottstown, Saturday morning, by the Rev. J. Hamilton Smith, the brother-in-law of the bride. The ceremony was performed at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Smith. Miss Fitz is the daughter of Mrs. John Fitz, of Hanover, and Mr. Naill is the son of Harry C. Naille (sic), of the Long Furniture company, Hanover.

Obituary -- The Gazette and Daily; York, Pennsylvania; Saturday, January 18, 1969; Page 10 (Newspapers.com)

Mrs. Lucy Naill

Mrs. Lucy Naill, 126 York Street, widow of Maj. Richard Young Naill, died yesterday at 4 p.m. at Hillview House annex of Hanover General hospital where she was admitted yesterday morning. Her husband died Aug. 11, 1964.

She was a daughter of the late John and Alice Weaver Fitz.

Surviving are three children, Mrs. Virginia Cesario, Fort Lee, N.J.; Richard Y. Naill, Jr., Reisterstown, Md., and Mrs. Mary Diswalt, (sic) Manahawkin, N.J.; 10 grandchildren and two sisters, Estelle W. Fitz, 214 Broadway, and Mrs. Jesse Hill, Hanover RD 4.

Rev. Joseph W. Wise, pastor of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, will officiate at funeral services tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Panebaker Funeral home, 311 Broadway. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hanover Red Cross chapter or to Hanover Public library.

The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Maryland); Sunday, 29 Dec 1912; Page 7; (Newspapers.com):

Dr. John E. Meisenhelder Weds

York, Pa., Dec. 28. -- Dr. John Elmer Meisenhelder, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert N. Meisenhelder, and Miss Alice Virginia Fitz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fitz, Hanover, were married yesterday at Pottstown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Hamilton Smith, brother-in-law of the bride, who is pastor of the Reformed Church of that place.

Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania); Wednesday, 08 Jan 1913; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

Meisenhelder -- Fitz. -- On Dec. 26, at Pottstown. by Rev. J. H. Smith, Dr. John E. Meisenhelder, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Rob't. N. Meisenhelder, of Hanover, a graduate of Gettysburg College in class of 1897 and Miss Alice Virginia Fitz were united in marriage.

Gettysburg Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania); Wednesday, 08 Jan 1913; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

Meisenhelder - Fitz. --- On Dec. 26, at Pottstown, by Rev. J. H. Smith, Dr. John E. Meisenhelder, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Robt. N. Meisenhelder, of Hanover, a graduate of Gettysburg College in class of 1897 and Miss Alice Virginia Fitz were united in marriage.

After Virginia's early death, Dr. Meisenhelder remarried to Ida Jane Bowman in September 1922.

Obituary -- News Comet, East Berlin, Pennsylvania; Friday, July 21, 1933; Page 1 (Newspapers.com)

DEATHS

Dr. John E. Meisenhelder

Dr. John Elmer Meisenhelder, for nearly 30 years a prominent physician in Hanover, died Thursday morning at 2:35 o'clock at his home.

Dr. Meisenhelder was taken ill last September 15. He was removed to Union Memorial hospital, Baltimore, and remained there until the latter part of November, when he returned to his home in Hanover.

Doctor Meisenhelder, who was a member of a family in which many of the members undertook the practice of medicine, was aged 56 years. Complications were given as the cause of death.

He was born in East Berlin, the son of Dr. Robert Nebinger Meisenhelder and Alice (Lentz) Meisenhelder, the former having been a brother of the late Dr. Edmund W. Meisenhelder, of York.

He attended Gettysburg preparatory school and graduated from Pennsylvania college at Gettysburg in 1897. He was graduated from Johns Hopkins university, Baltimore, in 1902, and served his internship at Moses Taylor hospital, Scranton. For a number of years the deceased served on the staff at the Soldiers' home in Washington, D.C.

In the years 1909 and 1910 Dr. Meisenhelder studied abroad, spending two years in Vienna, Berlin and London. He returned to Hanover in 1910 and was a practicing physician in that borough until the time of his death. A member of the Hanover Medical association and the York County Medical association, Doctor Meisenhelder served on the staff of the Hanover General hospital.

Associated with the national fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, the deceased served as historian of the general council of that fraternity, and was president of the Alpha province of the same fraternity. He was also a member of the athletic council of Gettysburg college at the time of his death.

Doctor Meisenhelder was an Episcopalian. He was also a member of the Hanover lodge, B. P. O. Elks, and the Hanover Arcadian club.

Surviving are his wife, Ida, a stepdaughter, Mary Elizabeth Shirk, and four cousins, Dr. Edmund W. Meisenhelder, "Edgehill," near York; Attorney Samuel B. Meisenhelder and Mary E. Meisenhelder, York, and the Rev. Robert L. Meisenhelder, Harrisburg, who preached the funeral sermon, and of the Rev. John S. Tome, paster of St. Mark's Lutheran church, Hanover, who made the prayer and pronounced the benediction. The simple service of the Lutheran church was used.

Interment was made in Mt. Olivet cemetery, Hanover.

Note: There are several large articles describing the estate (valued at $25,000 in 1933) of John Elmer Meisenhelder that he bequeathed to Gettysburg College, the Hoffman Orphanage near Littlestown and the Tressler Orphans' Home at Loysville.

Obituary -- The Gazette and Daily; York, Pennsylvania; Monday, December 9, 1963; Page 18 (Newspapers.com)

Jesse Hill, 78, who retired in 1952 as an engineer with the International Boundary commission of the United States and Canada, and Alaska and Canada, died Saturday morning at his home on Hillcrest drive.

A native of Santa Barbara, Calif., Mr. Hill entered employment of the boundary commission in 1908 and had charge of locating and erecting boundary range monuments along the Southeast Alaska-British Columbia boundary.

An important peak along the Alaskan boundary was named Mt. Hill in recognition of his work in Alaska with the commission. He moved to Hanover from Washington, D.C. in 1952. He was one of the original members of All Saints Episcopal church.

Surviving are: His wife, Ellenora McMullen Fitz Hill; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Greening, New Brunswick, N.J.; a son, John Fitz Hill, at home, and one grandchild.

Funeral services will be held this morning at 11 o'clock at All Saints church. His pastor, Rev. Stuart S. Tuller, will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. The famly requests that contributions be made to All Saints church or to Hanover Public library in lieu of other memorials. Arrangements are in charge of the Panebaker Funeral home, 311 Broadway.

The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Tuesday, 10 Dec 1963; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):

Jesse Hill

Funeral services for Jesse Hill, Hanover R.D. 2, a retired engineer of the International Boundary Commission of the United States and Canada, who died Saturday, were held yesterday at All Saints Episcopal Church. The Rev. Stuart S. Tuller, vicar, officiated. Burial was in the family plot at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Jesse was in San Francisco during the 1906 earthquake.

On account of his work with the U.S.- Canada International Boundary Commission (IBC), the following mountain on the U.S. - Canada border was named for him:

Hill Peak: peak, 7,177 ft., on Alaska-Canada boundary, N of terminus of South Sawyer Glacier, 2 mi. N of Sawyer Glacier and 55 mi. ESE of Juneau Coast Mts.; 55° 00' N, 133° 4' W; BGN 1927; (map 8). Var Boundary Peak 78, Mount Hill. (Named by United States and Canada in 1927 for Jesse Hill, United States Section, IBC.)

Marriage Announcement - The Gettysburg Compiler, Gettsburg, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1922

Naill-Fitz - Richard Y. Naill, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Naill, and Miss Lucy D. H. Fitz, the daughter of Mrs. John Fitz, both of Hanover were married on last Saturday morning at Pottstown, in the Reformed parsonage by the bride's brother-in-law, Rev. J. Hamilton Smith. The bridegroom served as a Second Lieutenant in the 316th Regiment, 79th Division, A.E.F., overseas and was wounded in action. He is a District Deputy commander of the American Legion. Mr. Naill is a traveling representative of the Long Furniture Company, of which his father is secretary and assistant treasurer.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - New Oxford Item; New Oxford, Pennsylvania; September 14, 1922:

Naill-Fitz

Lucy Fitz and Richard C. Naille (sic) were married at Pottstown, Saturday morning, by the Rev. J. Hamilton Smith, the brother-in-law of the bride. The ceremony was performed at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Smith. Miss Fitz is the daughter of Mrs. John Fitz, of Hanover, and Mr. Naill is the son of Harry C. Naille (sic), of the Long Furniture company, Hanover.

OBITUARY - The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Tuesday, 11 Aug 1964; Page 1 & 6; (Newspapers.com):

Richard Y. Naill, Veteran Officer, Legion Head, Dies

Maj. Richard Young Naill, 68, of 126 York Street, a veteran of World Wars I and II and first commander of Harold H. Bair Post 14, American Legion, died this morning at the U.S. Veteran Hospital, Baltimore. He was a son of the late Harry Clifton and Grace Young Naill.

Major Naill was a graduate of Hanover High School and served in the first World War as an officer in the 79th Division's 316th Infantry. After receiving wounds in conflict, he received the purple Heart.

He served with the Army Transportation Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was superintendent of Camp Pendleton, Virginia Military Reservation, Virginia Beach, Va., for 25 years. He was commander of the Berryville, Va. American Legion Post.

Following World War I. he was an assistant secretary of the former Long Furniture Co. in Hanover. He was active in Boy Scout Troop 1 of St, Mark Lutheran Church and was one of the original organizers of scouting in this area. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and Patmos Lodge 348, Free and Accepted Masons.

Surviving are his wife, Lucy Fitz Naill; three children, Mrs. Virginia Cesario, Edgewood, N/J.; Richard Y. Naill Jr., Reisterstown, and Mrs. Mary Duswalt, New York eight grandchildren; a brother, William Y. Naill Sr., Hanover R. D. 1, and a sister, Mrs. Mary N. Livingston, Lincoln Heights, New Oxford.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Panebaker funeral home, 311 Broadway. The Rev. Robert A. Reasor. vicar of Prince of peace Episcopal Church, Gettysburg, will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The American Legion post will conduct military rites at the funeral home and also at the family plot in the cemetery. In lieu of other memorials, it is suggested that contributions be sent to the Hanover Red Cross chapter or the Hanover Public Library.

The York Daily Record (York, Pennsylvania); Wednesday, 12 Aug 1964; Page 10; (Newspapers.com)

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Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 12 AUG 1964 (Ancestry.com):

Major Richard Young Naill

Major Richard Young Naill, 68, husband of Mrs. Lucy Fitz Naill, 126 York St., Hanover, a veteran of World Wars I and II, died Tuesday morning at the Veterans Hospital in Baltimore.

A son of the late Harry Clifton and Grace Young Naill, Maj. Naill served as an officer in the 79th Division's 316th Infantry during World War I and was awarded a Purple Heart.

He was superintendent of Camp Pendleton, Virginia Military reservation at Virginia Beach, Va., for 25 years and served with the Army Transportation Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

Following World War I, Maj. Naill was assistant secretary of the former Long Furniture Company and was one the the original organizers of Boy Scouting in this area. He was active with Boy Scout Troop 1, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Hanover.

Maj. Naill was the first commander of Harold H. Bair Post 14, American Legion, Hanover, and was a member of the Berryville, Va., American Legion Post. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and Patmos Lodge 348, Free and Accepted Mason.

Surviving besides his wife are: Three children, Mrs. Virginia Cesario, Edgewood, N.J.; Richard Y. Naill Jr., Reisterstown, Md., and Mrs. Mary Duswalt, New York; eight grandchildren, a brother, William Y. Naill Sr., Hanover R. 1, and a sister, Mrs. Mary N. Livingston, New Oxford.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway, Hanover. Rev. Robert A. Pearson, pastor of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Gettysburg, will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover. Military rites will be in charge of Harold H. Bair Post. The family requests that contributions be made to Hanover Red Cross chapter of Hanover Public Library in lieu of other memorials.

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The Evening Sun (Hanover, Pennsylvania); Friday, 27 Jul 1917; Page 1; (Newspapers.com):

STUDENT-OFFICERS FROM THIS BOROUGH ADMIRE CAMP LIFE

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Hanoverians Stationed at Fort Niagara in Love With Service and Would not Leave it Under any Circumstances

VISITED BY RELATIVES

"Tell our friends at home that we love the service and would no leave it if we could" was the message sent here from Richard Young Naill and Henry Bittinger, Hanover boys stationed at Fort Niagara, with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Naill, Miss Katherine Brough and Miss Helen Young, who recently visited the New York Camp.

"The boys have learned a new set of values" said Miss Young, in an interview here this morning "and they have learned much from association with 1,500 men and boys encamped at Fort Niagara, -- men who have come from various walks of life, many of whom are college bred.

"The Hanover boys look physically fit and their one concern now is, since they have passed successfully their final examinations, into what service they will be placed and what commissions will fall to their lots.

'There is not a lazy man in the lot," she continued. "The men are being put through a stiff course of training that begins at 1:45 a.m. and does not end until 9:30 p.m.? ? We watched them drill," she said, with a smile and a glow of pride, "and noted how easily the various companies, armed with muskets scaled three foot, four foot, and even six foot fences, jumped over banks formed of sand bags and cleared trenches filled with water.

"The bayonet charge was most interesting, many clever stabs being made at the dummies provided for the drill.

"Courses of study are both difficult and instructive and faithful work in this line of the service is bound to count for promotion. Calisthenic drills are also held and the science of military tactics is taught in minute detail.

"We saw the aviation camp and witnessed a demonstration by an officer, who flew from one camp to another. We also saw the men on parade, reviewed by the Mayor of Toronto.

"The funniest treat we had was a vaudeville show, between the acts of which dancing was indulged in on the concrete road. Each company, Company 3, of which Richard Naill and W. Lavera Hafer, Frederick street, and Company 9, of which Henry Bittinger is a part, included, gave a performance and the entire program was a rare treat for excellent talent was displayed."

Miss young told of the royal manor in which the Canadians treat the men at the camps. When they journey to Toronto, the city band plays them a welcome and private families invite the men to dinner, take them on auto rides and see to it that they have a good time and a real relaxation from the difficult training they are undergoing.

The camp is expected to close August 11, after a three months' session.

New Oxford Item, June 28, 1917

Army Assignment

Henry J. Smith, of New Oxford, son of the Item editor, has successfully passed the examination and has been assigned to the Field Artillery. Richard Y. Naill, of Hanover, has been assigned to the Aviation service, and David D. Bixler, also of Hanover to the Field Artillery.

New Oxford Item, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, May 16, 1918

Second Lieutenant Richard Y. Naill, of Hanover, a member of Company D, 316th Inf., has been named by Major General Kuhn, as one of the instructors at the fourth Officers Training School, opened at Camp Meade, May 15th.

New Oxford Item, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, May 16, 1918

... Richard Y. Naill and William H. Bittinger, both of Hanover, have been appointed as second lieutenants in the United States army. Both of the young men have been assigned to the Infantry section.

New Oxford Item, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, October 24, 1918

Bugle Notes

Lieutenant Richard Naill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Naill, of Hanover, has been wounded in action. A letter has been received stating that Lieut. Naill had been wounded in the right arm.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, November 2, 1918

Lieutenant Richard Y. Naill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Naill, Hanover, who was wounded some time before October first, in the right arm, while in action with Company D. Three Hundred and Sixteenth infantry, "over there" is convalescing and expects to be sent back shortly to his command. Information to this effect was contained in a letter written by the lieutenant to relatives in Hanover.

New Oxford Item, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, December 19, 1918

Bugle Notes

The names of Richard Y. Naill and Leon J. Lawrence, both of Hanover, appeared on the casualty lists announced on Sunday as being slightly wounded.

New Oxford Item, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, February, 27, 1919

An Austrian rifle, found on Hill 378, near Verdun, by Lieutenant Richard Y. Naill, son of Mr. and Mrs Harry C. Naill, of Hanover has been received by his parents. Lieutenant Naill, who was wounded in action on September 29th, having been shot through the right arm by a machine gun bullet and later suffered an attack of trench feet and rheumatism, recently landed in New York city.

Lieut. Richard Y. Naill, of Hanover, who arrived in New York from overseas last week, has been sent to a hospital at Lakewood, N. J., for treatment. Lieut. Naill had one of the bones of his ankle broken in falling into a shell-hole on a battlefield, in France.

New Oxford Item, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1919

Lieut Richard Y. Naill, of Co. D., 316th Inf., who was shot through the right arm by a machine gun bullet and had a bone of one of his ankles broken when he fell in a shell hole, in now spending a 30 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Naill, of Hanover. He has been under treatment at the Lakewood, N. J., hospital for the past two weeks.

OBITUARY - Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Friday, May 19, 1944; Page 25 (Newspapers.com)

KITZMILLER -- Margaret Kitzmiller, beloved wife of the late Samuel, dear mother of Mrs. Daisy Schimian and John Kitzmiller, grandmother of Mrs. Ethel Stahl, Mrs. Irene McLaughlin, Mrs. Bernice Ryan, and George Greenwald. Member of Logan Square Rebekah lodge, No. 231 I.O.O.F. Services Saturday, May 20, at 3 p.m., at funeral home, 3440 N. Central avenue. Interment Forest Home.

Tracy DeVault's note on Ethel and Daisy:

"By 1910, both Ethel and sister Daisy were married and had daughters. Both appear twice in the 1910 Census. First with their parents where they are shown as single and a second time, living together with their daughters."

Tracy DeVault's note on Ethel and Daisy:

"By 1910, both Ethel and sister Daisy were married and had daughters. Both appear twice in the 1910 Census. First with their parents where they are shown as single and a second time, living together with their daughters."

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Monday, December 11, 1899; Page 2 (Newspapers.com)

TWO STRUCK BY STREET CARS.

Michael Gorman, 66 and John Kitzmiller, Deaf Mute 10 Years Old, Are Badly Injured.

Michael Gorman, laborer, 66 years old, residing at 88 Ontario street, was struck by a north-bound Larrabee street car yesterday afternoon in Orleans street.

His injuries consist of a three-inch scalp wound, one broken rib, and internal injuries. Gorman was taken to the Alexian Brothers' Hospital. He will recover.

John Kitzmiller, a 10-year-old deaf mute, residing at 1057 Grand avenue, was struck by a Grand avenue car while in Grand avenue, near Ashland avenue. His skull was fractured.

Newspaper Articles:

The Day Book (Chicago, Illinois); Thursday, 30 Jan 1913; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

...

Wm. Bendisch, 50, 1709 N. 43d av., killed by auto of A. L. Hoss, 118 Germania pl., driven by Roy Kitzmiller, 1813 N. 48th av., at Milwaukee and Chicago avs. Roy arrested.

...

Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Friday, January 31, 1913; Page 3 (Newspapers.com):

CHAUFFEUR CAUGHT IN FLIGHT HELD FOR GRAND JURY ACTION.

Roy Kitzmiller Says Fatal Accident Was Unavoidable -- New York Man Succumbs to Injuries.

Roy Kitzmiller, 1813 North Fortieth avenue, a chauffeur, yesterday was held to the grand jury by a coroner's jury at an inquest over the body of William Brodish, 1739 North Forty-second avenue, killed by an automobile driven by Kitzmiller at West Chicago and Milwaukee avenues.

After the accident Kitzmiller sped away but later was arrested at 2103 Ogen avenue.

Kitzmiller testified the man slipped in front of the machine and he was unable to stop before the wheels passed over Brodish's body.

Note:The 1813 North Fortieth avenue address is where the Kitzmiller family lived.

Obituary -- Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Friday, 21 JUL 1961, p.20 (Newspapers.com):

Kitzmiller

George Kitzmiller, beloved husband of Mae; dear father of Lavina Gustafson and Dorothy Granger; fond brother of Edgar; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services Monday, July 24, 1:30 p.m. at Hoppe Cupp Funeral Home, 2742 Lincoln avenue. Interment Mt. Emblem. BU 1-6680.

Obituary -- Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Sunday, October 22, 1944; Main Edition, Page 36 (Newspapers.com):

KITZMILLER - Clarence Kitzmiller of 2620 Thatcher avenue, River Grove, Ill., dearly beloved husband of Esther, nee Orr; loving father of Robert, U.S.N. overseas, A.M.M. 3/C, and Betty Jane. Resting at funeral home, 7600 W. Grand avenue at the Circle. Funeral Monday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. Burial Elmwood Park Memorial Cemetery. Member of River Grove post No. 335, American Legion. Lackawanna 1212 or Elmwood 801.

Obituary -- Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Saturday, August 21, 1976; Other Editions, Page 82 (Newspapers.com):

KITZMILLER

Esther Kitzmiller of Florence, Wis., formerly of River Grove, Ill., loving wife of the late Clarence; fond mother of Elizabeth (Thomas) Schweiss of Fox Lake and the late Robert; grandmother of five; great-grandmother of four; sister of Myrtle Wirrick of Hobart, Ind. Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. Memorials to Lions Club, 1-F Eye Bank, appreciated. Info. 587-2100.