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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
1
Public notice for New Oxford iterpgm published Thursdays by H. J. Smith. Term 1 year 1.00 in advance 1.10 if unpaid. Discontinuance only by publisher if arrears remain. Advertising rates vary. yearly advertisers receive liberal reductions. Printing services offered for all descriptions from labels to posters.
A farmer near York Haven reports a hen laying two eggs every other day for eight weeks. A Ply mouth child dies from a self-inflicted gunshot during play. A Mine site barn fire kills a four year old grandson. A Allegheny river jumper’s body found near Oil City after her husband’s funeral. A Pittsburg buggy crash leaves a family injured, a railroad crew fatality occurs, and a cow born with two heads is noted. A Carlisle jailbreaker is recaptured in Harrisburg. A Johnstown man attacks his wife then commits suicide. Fire and weather events claim more lives across West Virginia and York County. A large dam project resumes construction near Minnequa with a 1000-man workforce planned. A church conference program is listed for May 1908.
An old advertisement notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for sores. The testimonial claims the first application provides relief and four boxes heal all sores, priced 25 cents at Ep T. Auker druggist.
Gen John R. King, pension agent at Washington, announces that all widows on the Washington agency rolls will receive the new pension increase without formal application. The first payment at the higher rate will occur in June, boosting pensions to 12 dollars per month for widows minors and helpless children. The bill, introduced by Rep D F Lafean, passed as originally offered.
The notice discusses L. and M. Paint products with claims about wear quality and elasticity. It compares Oxide or Zinc-Weat as exterior wear performance, stating a 15 year exterior life and a price around $1.20 per gallon sold by P. A. and S. Small, York, L. and M. Paint Agents.
Riverside Hospital nurse Maybelle Strawinski on North Brother Island New York died after a diphtheria patient pin infection led to septicemia. Her death follows other York county notices of deaths and local civic church discussions on church union.
The writer proclaims recovery and retour to work, noting daily progress and renewed activity. A patent medicine advertisement promotes a tonic labeled best on earth, guaranteed by Ep. T. Auker, druggist, priced at 50 cents.
Public sale on Saturday May 2 1908. The undersigned plans to quit housekeeping and will sell at his residence Berlin Junction Oxford Township the following personal property Valley Queen cooking stove and fixtures eye stove tables chairs bedsteads corner cupboard sink wringer desk washing machine wringer tubs iron kettle and rack wash boiler and more.
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