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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
20
New Oxford items published weekly by H J Smith with subscription rates 1.00 annually paid in advance 1.50 if unpaid. Discontinuance only by publisher until arrearages are cleared. Ads at reasonable rates yearly ads have liberal reductions. Job printing of all descriptions. Neutral in politics. Post office entry as second class mail.
Genevieve Lutter ten year old Hanover girl confined to bed again after nine months of illness from severe burns suffered when her apron caught fire at a gas store. Blood poisoning follows a healing scar and possible infection from a new undergarment. The child remains bedridden.
The display highlights a school model Grafonola promising entertainment and education for years with price tags at 50.00 and 75.00. Nace's Music Store located in Hanover Pennsylvania invites demonstrations.
Local sale lists percent cuts across clothing items including Mackinaws Overcoats suits and underwear with price points like 98c 1 48 and 2 48 for work pants and union suits. Georgette silk waists and voile waists appear with notable bargains and coats for ladies misses and children receive a 26 percent reduction.
A local ad lists children coat sweaters from 1.65, girls from 2.48, men and women from 2.98, ladies long or short shirts at 0.65, ladies hats 1.48, velvet girls and ladies hats 2.48 up, 25 percent off on men and boys hats, corduroy pants 3.98, ladies flannel gowns 1.78, Lancaster apron gingham 19 cents.
A Tuesday surprise party and dance took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dennis in New Oxford. Guests listed include numerous neighbors and relatives such as Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman Mrs. John Sanders Hattie Sanders Marie Deardorff and others honoring Mrs. Dennis father J. G. Hoffman.
Firefighters from Biglerville Bendersville and Aspers battled a late Saturday blaze at the Penn Tile Works owned by Harry Lower and Dennis and Chas Asper. The addition and a tile company dwelling occupied by Jadear Showers were destroyed. Loss estimated 20 000 to 25 000 dollars, partly insured. Fire officials criticized Gettysburg Fire Company for not responding to two alarms.
Samuel Hart of Philadelphia now oversees road construction for the Merdinger firm on the Harrisburg and Gettysburg State highway. He has rented houses, secured cots and cooking utensils, and expects 50 Italian workmen to arrive at York Springs to work on the Smith quarry and the project. Abutments for a new bridge at Deardorff’s Mill are being placed.
Subscribers to the $100,000 hospital endowment fund continue to donate through county banks sponsoring the drive. Bankers and directors emphasize monthly or yearly pledges over four to five years to reach the goal, with legacies possible to boost the endowment later. Banks report daily voluntary contributions and the central committee urges support without waiting to be approached.
Large assortment of lamps including table, Davenport and floor lamps all reduced one fifth off. Local retailer Nace's Music Store prompts customers to shop savings on home lighting.
Various local notices including for sale eight year old horse and Jenny Lind at Herman's Livery Stable, corn cobs at New Oxford Milling Co, stray shoats from Kling's Mill, lost cash on road, lard cans from H H Fair & Co, girl for house work, beef and pork available, rental farm in Reading township, and two building lots in New Oxford Boro. Also piano and organ wanted, and a piano store ad.
Positively no damp or wet wheat accepted at any price. J. H. Duttera issues the notice reminding buyers and sellers that only dry wheat is eligible for sale or trade.
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