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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
13
Dr Miles Nervine advertises restoring nervous energy and bodily functions. Patient Anna R Palmer from Lewistown credits improved eating sleep and activity after two bottles and uses Dr Miles Heart Cure for further benefit. Sold by pharmacists with a money back guarantee Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Letters testamentary issued in Adams County Pennsylvania for Margaret F Miller of Tyrone township. Executor L A W Miller of Mount Pleasant Township requests debtors to pay promptly and claimants to present authenticated claims for settlement. 85 P.A New Oxford Pa.
A prominent Union township farmer and progressive citizen seeks the Republican nomination for County Commissioner. George Basehoar born April 27, 1865, heir to a political family, owner of a large productive farm in the lower county, praised for honesty and sound management.
Roy L. Kepner and Tressie Kump, both of Virginia Mills, were married Tuesday evening April 7 at the home of Mr. Geo Shover on West High Street, with Rev. Geo N. Lauffer officiating.
Robert A. Wilson and Miss Esta Heagy, both of Gettysburg and children of respected families, were united in marriage Sunday evening by Rev. Dr. J. A. Clutz. The ceremony joined two prominent local lineages in a small church setting.
Harrisburg March 3 The state department issued a statement on the uniform primary law explaining that votes cast by electors of one party for a candidate of another party cannot be consolidated with that party on election returns. Names written on a Democratic ballot must count only for Democrats and vice versa.
Dr Wm R Snyder of Carlisle street suffers a severe neck poison rush over the past week. A marriage license issues for Blaine O Beamer and Maime Z Morrell of York Springs. Hotel Bigler at Biglerville sold by James Cole to Lottie K Schlosser for 10000 dollars. Ambrose Dittenhafer of Cedar Ridge arrested Tuesday by Con stable Sheller on a warrant from Squire Lilly McSherrys town charged with threatening to burn the prosecutor's property. Dittenhafer jailed after hearing in default of bail.
Washington April 7 Thomas McCreery a New York horseman lies in serious condition after being accidentally shot by Congressman J Thomas Heflin of Alabama during an altercation with a man named Lundy on a Pennsylvania avenue car. McCreery underwent surgery at George Washington University hospital to save his life. A bullet struck Lundy in the neck and another struck McCreery in the leg.
Alonzo Fox son of the New Castle school district treasurer was robbed and beaten on a lonely footpath between St. Clair and Wade. Three masked men stole the teachers pay and several checks leaving him in a critical condition.
Herman Haupt seventeen and Joseph Banzner sixteen, jailed in Trenton on chicken theft charges, gave police conflicting accounts tying them to Mrs Frances Kade's death in Fallsington Pa. Haupt says Banzner killed Kade with a club during a home raid as they sought money. Also reported Joe Wood fifteen from Camden convicted of second degree murder in Ethel Nevins case.
New York announces Andrew Carnegie will add 5 million dollars to the Carnegie Foundation to fund pensions for eligible state university professors. The gift, in 5 percent bonds, adds 250000 dollars annually for a total disbursement of 750000 dollars. The National Association of State Universities had urged admittance to the retiring allowance system.
Four Philadelphia police officers are charged with conspiring to loot boats they patrolled. William A Frost, a local plumber, surrendered after admitting the group used his wholesale district shop as a rendezvous. Harry Rothenberger aided the scheme, with stolen goods valued at over 15000 dollars recovered from several homes.
The flagship Connecticut with Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans aboard arrived off Coronado. Evans was taken to San Diego by the tender Yankton and provided a private car, then departed for San Luis Obispo to seek treatment at the mineral springs.
In broad daylight two safes were blown open at Fowler, Dick Water Boston dry goods in Wilkes-Barre. Police believe professionals carried out the daring heist possibly securing around $400 from a chest in one safe. No further details released.
Mary Green twenty two daughter of a former sea captain dressed in wedding finery and killed herself by gas in her New York home after a party with friends. She was engaged to William Edgington an electrical engineer and left a note for him seeking forgiveness without stating a reason.
Henry Shepherd, a supervisor at a construction site along Old York Road, was killed when a Philadelphia Rapid Transit trolley on the Willow Grove line jumped the track and pinned him against a stone wall. The motorman was injured and passengers escaped by leaping from the car.
The mutilated body of James Flynn, a letter carrier, was found along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Moorestown, New Jersey. About $90 was missing from his clothing, and authorities believe he was murdered and placed on the rail line to be run over. Identification came only from a watch found in his vest.
Isabelle Neeland fifty wife of Frank Neeland of the Park Theatre fell down stairs in darkness at their Westmont New Jersey residence and broke her neck causing instant death as she rose to get a drink.
Twin babies boy and girl, children of Mr and Mrs C H Acker knecht St Paul Minnesota, died from soothing syrup poisoning. Parents told doctor they gave only five drops. Coroner investigating.
In Guantanamo Cuba a fourteen year old boy Francisco Limonta killed his stepmother with a pistol and then shot himself in the head. He reportedly said she had been cruel to him before the fatal act.
The Southern railway and allied lines implement a two and a half cent rate in Tennessee for one year to test profitability.
Rios Speel a druggist was shot dead on a sidewalk as he walked home with his wife and two young daughters from a reception. An unidentified man in evening dress, with two fashionably dressed women, fired a shot through the brain. The trio fled. Speel died, and the women have not been found.
The Sterling employers' liability bill passed the House under suspension of the rules with only one vote against it. It holds interstate railroads liable for employe injuries, relaxes fellow servant and contributory negligence rules, and assigns fault to each party for their own negligence. The measure moves toward a Senate consideration and possible compromise.
Furlough orders affect about 200 Washington navy yard mechanics for ninety days. A Philadelphia ferry jump ends in drowning in the Delaware river. Judge Ward McAllister's son dies after appendectomy in California. Politician nominations sent to senate for ministerial posts to Argentina and the Netherlands. Dr Norwood K Vance dies by self-inflicted gunshot in Atlanta. Ashland barge sinks after grounding near Bath Missouri carrying 1513 tons coal. George Taylor arrested in New York for $1700 larceny from Forbes Wallace. Captain J W Isbister killed by train in Buffalo. Mrs William W Weave drowns in Lock Haven. Fire in 44 Hester Street tenement harms and endangers many.
Washington April 7 The army bill carrying nearly 100 million dollars was passed by the senate as reported from the military affairs committee. The measure significantly increases pay for officers and enlisted men.
A Lehigh Valley float carrying thirty Texas steers and coal sank in the East River near North Ninth Street Brooklyn after a leak. Fifteen steers escaped, while others were drowned as tugboats pursued the swimming herd. Captured steers were towed ashore amid difficulty loading them onto docks.
James H Young, a prominent citizen, died at the home of J. Q. Adams, a Northumberland county attorney, after a short illness from pneumonia. Adams, who had aided in nursing Young, fell ill and died. Adams's wife, Young's daughter, was so shocked she is in a dying condition.
In Butler Pennsylvania on April 7 the Reformed church at Petersville could not hold services after a Saturday night oil gusher erupted on the church lot just fifty feet from the building. The unexpected find provides a financial windfall to the debt burdened congregation and helps clear back salary for the pastor.
Dover April 6 The Republican party in Delaware under Dupont and Richardson overwhelming the Addicks leadership carried the state for an uninstructed delegation against former Senators Allee and Higgins who sought Taft instruction.
At Coroner Bisbing's home in Riverside New Jersey a chicken hatched with two bodies four legs and one head. The sighting was confirmed by local officials and described as a rare developmental anomaly.
James Roche dies after long illness in Berne. Mexico accepts invitation to 1912 Tokyo world fair. Burglars loot Princess Anne post office of $500 in stamps. Mrs Elizabeth Highfill found dead by drowning in Lafayette Park lake. Alvin Weiser in Lyons Pa keeps a one-pound egg. Springtown Pa man loses $200 to bunco trio. Oyster skiff sinks near Somerset Md. Captain Miles and son drown in Willoughby Bay. Delaware & Hudson plants at Lyon Mountain idle, 550 jobs lost. John S. Leech named public printer by president. William Milton sworn as U S senator replacing Bryan. Burglars steal $3,000 from C Emory McMichael Sev on Pa. National Rubber plant Bristol resumes after 3-week shutdown, 1400 workers.
Market report shows Baltimore wheat quiet and steady for No 2 spot around 92 9634c and 91 92c with steamer No 2 at 92c Corn steady with mixed steamer at 627c and southern at 6468c OAIS steady white No 2 at 59 59c No 3 at 53 54c. Eggs steady with fancy Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia at 1 44 to 1 46 per dozen.
Cattle prices ease with lower quotes. prime cattle around 6.78 to 6.90 per hundred. sheep and lambs slower with primes near 5.25 to 7.25 annual averages. year calves around 6.25 to 7.25. Hogs rise with prime heavies near 5.35 to 5.60, mediums 6.35 to 6.40, pigs around 5.50, roughs about 5.00 to 5.60.
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