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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
2
The notice details a weekly paper published by H. J. Smith with annual and advance subscription options and arrearage policy. It notes that discontinuance requires action by the publisher and outlines advertising rates and printing services from labels to large posters.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will invest a million and a half dollars to build a new yard in Williamsport. A series of accidents and deaths across the state include a suspected murder attempt in White Deer, a farmer’s death by paralysis in Mount Rock, a girl’s hip injury in Delta stairs, a 15 year old killed near Port Griffith, an elderly man struck from a trolley in Lancaster, animals killed or injured in multiple incidents, and two Hungarian workers crushed at Braddock. Other reports note wheat price forecasts, a tin box containing fifty dollars found in New Cumberland, fines for York fishermen, a child killed by a train near Birdsboro, and various harsh accidents and suicides in different counties.
Fire at York Felt and Paper Co causes $125 000 loss destroying the York factory and five freight cars. Three workers escaped by jumping from windows with no serious injuries. Cause reported as spontaneous combustion and partial insurance coverage noted.
In York near Bittersville a horse lost a tail and mane when a stock slasher attacked. Bert Smith’s cow was found with a long ear split and tail cut. The animal was later placed in pasture. Detectives pursue the culprit, linking to previous killings of hogs in York Township.
Severe storm at Stewartstown area causes fatal lightning damage. A bolt ignited a barn then struck the Shaffer home killing a cat near Mrs Shaffer. The school building suffered damage as crops were harmed and four hogs died. Nearby Peter Gerber farm lost four cows with two more injured by a fence line strike.
An old time advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the most regular performer in the universe beside the sun. Ep T. Auxgr druggist guarantees the product at 25 cents.
Harrisburg reports Samuel P. Wagner 56 died of lockjaw a week after halting a runaway horse that dragged a wagon with three children. Samuel Coldsmith of Williamson lost his wheat crop in a fire while threshing. a child struck a match in stacked wheat. Jacob Fosnot of Carlisle, a Cumberland Valley conductor, has served 38 years and logged 1.4 million miles.
N G Meads of Red Lion was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal N P Lowrie on charges of using the mails to solicit orders for cigars with counterfeit union labels. Indicted in York County, the trial is slated for the August quarter sessions. Detectives gathered evidence across Buffalo Cleveland Cincinnati and other cities. witnesses from those cities will attend. The federal charges will be tried in Scranton in October.
A local shop advertises repairs and a large jewelry selection at low prices from C A Bhoener Gettysburg. Zacharias Ferry of Newmanstown Lebanon County dies after being struck by a trolley near Reamstown. he dies in Lancaster hospital after his injuries. Calvin Knepp near McClure fractures a vertebra while repairing a mowing machine and is paralyzed.
Jennie Fisher aged 4 of Bangor was fatally bitten by a pet bulldog belonging to her parents Jacob and Mrs Fisher. The incident left the child dead from injuries sustained in the attack.
The most eminent medical scientists agree that life can extend beyond current limits with advanced knowledge. The critical decade between 50 and 60 demands strong body care to avoid fatal longevity limits. Nature's best helper after 50 is Electric Bitters, a tonic revitalizing every organ, guaranteed by Ep. T. AukEn Druggist. 5c.
Public sale on Thursday August 22 1907 offers two tracts of real estate in Adams County. Tract 1 covers 108 acres of farm land west of Abbottstown along the York and Gettysburg Turnpike with a two story dwelling, barns and outbuildings near Pine Run. Tract 2 is seven acres of chestnut woodland in Berwick Township adjoining Laughman Hershey heirs and others. Sale commences at 2 o'clock p m with 50 percent down and financing terms stated at sale by auctioneers Wolff Baker of Hanover.
On Monday August 26 1907 the undersigned offers at public sale the 24 acre Mountpleasant township farm east of Cedar Ridge along Bonneeauville road. The property includes a two story frame house out kitchen barn hog pen chicken house and outbuildings with a good water spring fruit and high cultivation with fencing. Viewing by calling the tenant. sale commences at 1 oclock p.m. Terms by Levi Byer auctioneer NRS.
The York resident, not returning to New Oxford, offers at public sale a lot fronting 32 feet on South Peters Street and 180 feet deep with rear alloy, adjoining E Reed and Mrs Emma Smith. Property includes a 14 story frame house and outbuildings, water, cistern, some fruit. Sale starts 1 p m. Terms by Reuben Hoffheins.
A notice states James W. Bagnitz, secretary, invites applications for a man to serve as janitor of the New Oxford Public Schools.
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