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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1903

Page

5

Doctor Melhorn Leaves New Chester for Hanover Residence

Dr. David Melhorn moved his practice to Hanover after selling his goods and purchasing a fine residence there. He served New Chester for many years, earning wide respect as a physician and friend. Rev. Mauger preached on A Model Congregation. Town laments the absence of a local doctor and looks ahead to a grand opening of a new physician. Christmas exercises planned at the Reformed church. The woodpile remains busy amid cool weather.

New Chester David Melhorn Hanover Melhorn P. Mauger Reformed Church

Trouble in The Party Emerges in Adams County Dems

The North American reported a rift between Peter H. Strubinger, Quay Democratic leader, and William P. Devine. Devine has long been Strubinger’s key lieutenant, and without Devine’s support in the lower county, Strubinger cannot maintain control of the Democratic organization.

Covera Peter H. Strubinger Quay Democratic Adams County William P. Devine

Pension List Shows Overall Decrease to 156 Million

Interior Secretary estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1905 total 156 million dollars, eight million less than the current year. Pension Bureau and Indian affairs face the cuts, with pensions set at 36.8 million, 1.7 million below this year due to revised death calculations.

Secretary of the Interior Geatle Pension Bureau Indian Office

Examination to Fill Nursing Vacancies in Indian Service

The United States Civic Service Commission announces an examination on January 9 1904 to select eligibles for certification as trained nurses. Vacancies include River School Wisconsin Osage School Oklahoma Fort Cotton School North Dakota Chilocco School Oklahoma Haywood School Wisconsin Nanaho School Arizona Albuquerque School New Mexico and others. Salaries range from 400 to 720 dollars per year.

United States Civic, Service Com, ‘Mission Indian Service Yasey River School Wis Osage School Okla Fort Cotton School N. Dek Chilocco School

Rural free delivery horse insurance proposed

The state considers forming a mutual horse insurance system for rural mail carriers. A fixed premium would apply to all horses, with an entrance fund to cover losses. If funds fall short carriers would assess themselves, possibly costing a few dollars per hour but protecting against greater losses.

Warning to Decorators From Underwriters Association

The Underwriters Association of the Middle department warns policy holders that elaborate decorations at openings holidays and church or public events have caused many fires. Cotton batting gums gauze wool tinsel and flammable fabrics pose ignition risks and may violate the fire insurance policy conditions.

Middle Department

Dr Miles Nervine Promises Nerve Cure and Free Trial

Advertisements tout Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for nerve disorders and many internal diseases by toning nerves. It claims to help neuralgia headaches memory sleeplessness and more with a free trial package and a symptom diagnosis form offered by Dr Miles Medical Co.

Miles Mies Rey D. Myers Correctionville Iowa Alsc Iles

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