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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1903

Page

5

Rev Long Vindicated After Death of Mrs Long

Investigation clears Rev Orville Long of criticism following the death of his wife Mrs. Long of Berwick township. Justice Flickinger ruled the rumors unfounded and harmful gossip targeted the respected clergyman. The article notes his recent misfortunes include his house fire and his spouse’s death.

Orville V. Long Berwick Township Wand Rev. Long J. B. Flickinger Abbottstown Justice Flickinger Long

Carpet and Linoleum Offered by B. Nace, Son & Co.

Local advertisement from Hanover promoting carpets and linoleum at low prices. The dealer B. Nace, Son & Co. invites customers to call and learn about discounted widths from 1 yard to 4 yards.

B. Nace, Son & Co Hanover

Record breaking freight run over Middle division

Engineer Funk’s seven hour record for seventy cars is eclipsed by Algoons Crew No. 179 led by Conductor Skeere Sacineer Minter and Fireman McNeal. A 78 car freight hauled by engine 2830 covered the division’s 182 wires in six hours three minutes, beating Funk’s mark by about ten minutes on the prior Monday. Officials call it the fastest time yet for slow freight on the division.

Warrisburg West End Sinter Huntington Township Funk Algoons G. G. Skeere H C. Minter W. McNeal

New Discovery for Consumption Reclaims Health

J F Hughes of DuPont Ga credits Dr Sing s New Discovery for a long stubborn lung illness finally cured after other treatments failed. The remedy conquers coughs colds throat and lung troubles and is guaranteed at Webler s drug store with trial bottles available priced 50 cents and 1.00.

J. F. Hughes DuPont Dr. Sing Webler

Boy Thrown Into Reaper Knives Near Shrewsbury

John Taylor, son of Farmer Taylor, was mangled when horses scared a binder on the Eyster Ehr t'yart farm near Shrewsbury York county. He suffered a broken leg, severely injured arm, and head lacerations. his condition is precarious at his father's home. The piece laments minor injuries can be deadly and promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25 cents.

John Taylor Eyster & Ehrt Yart Shrewsbury York County

Court Orders Sale Of Real Estate In Yeourdorf Estate

Court grants sale of real estate owned by Nathaniel Yeourdorf to Henry A and M Alice Deardorff as administrators. Guardian appointed for minor Staybaugh. Bond set at 1000 dollars. N M Beskheimer discharged as administrator of Solomon Moul estate. End.

Nathaniel Yeourdorf Henry A Alice Deardorff Stufus Hoke Staybaugh Aios Staybaugh Bond M. Beskheimer Solomon Moul Ab Nottstown

York Bilk Manufacturing Co StockHolders Vote Increase

At a large meeting of York Bilk Manufacturing Company stockholders on Saturday, capital stock rose from 1 800 to 5 000 000. Ninety percent represented, all voting in favor. Common stock increased from 1 008 000 to 5 600 000 and preferred from 52 000 to 2 000 000.

York Bilk Manufactnng Company Cpnt

Drowned in Reservoir Near Edge Mont

Three men died by drowning Friday afternoon in the Washington County Water Company reservoir at the foot of South Mountain near Edge Mont. The victims are Joseph Masters 32 Greensburg Luther Spielman 21 Smithsburg and an Italian named Fony about 36 Philadelphia. All bodies were recovered.

Washington County Water Company South Mountain Edgemont Hagerstown Joseph Masters Greensburg Luther Spielman Smithsburg Fony Philadelphia

Preventive Aid for Suicide Reported in Newspaper Notice

The item credits Electric Bitters as a preventive for self destruction and a tonic that strengthens nerves. It claims the remedy rebuilds the system and regulates stomach liver and kidneys. The notice urges use at first thought of self harm and guarantees satisfaction through Randolph Wehler, druggist.

Randolph Wehler

Pension Frauds Close to Home

A man posing as a special examiner of the Pension Department swindled several people in the mountains near Highfield and Blue Ridge Summit by promising pension increases for a fee of 3.75 dollars, then vanished. He operated recently in Elkton Maryland and other towns, leaving victims poorer and wary.

U 9. Pension Department Highfield Blue Ridge Summit Elkton

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promise Quick Relief

A testimonial promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for headache neuralgia and rheumatic pains. It claims rapid relief within minutes, notes non addicative non laxative formula and availability at druggists with two doses for 25 cents from Pories Medical Co.

Miles Kate KX Dic Clellandeville Delaware Dr. Miles Porfies Medical Co Eikbort

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Boy Reaper Bucklen Earth Weh- Ior Br. King Ehier Harry O. GiLcent Gettysburg Warried Pierce New Oxford Smith Store Hanover Street Leo F. Smith Weil Kuhn Bros Carli Hanover Isle St., Penn’a WM. R. Snyder Carlisle Street New Oxford, Pa Stieff, Kimball, Shaff Bros Hubert M. Coble, Whi Others Kimball, Weaver, Estey, Farrand, Carpenter, and Otherakes Cec E. Spangler Work Street Hettysburg Peoss Chamberlain F. L. Wilkins Shell Lake Wis Wilkins Shell Lake Lumber Co Desirable Farm Mountpleasant Township Adams County Gettysburg Pike Nicholas Heltzel Carl Erdman Hanover Pitt Street A. Sheely J. H. Outtera Julius W. Fischer Harry L. Miller J. W. Fischer & G Carter Square W. W. Wogan N.george St. York J. C. Bosserman Cedar Ridge Frank J. Dunn EO. F. Rabine Layle Hotel Center 8Q Philadelphia Street el, Boaneauville, Pa Auba Cribe Feiser Philadelphia St Hrrsu Atty
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