New Oxford area notes on business and politics
The item lists the American Manufacturing Company of Waynesboro filing a deed of assignment to Henry Rinehart with near total debt collection unlikely for stockholders. It notes congressional committee appointments for a local representative, and reports the death of Augustus V. Reineman, a Chambersburg jeweler, after apoplexy. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills and details H A Pentz’s 63,000 miles traveled for work. It mentions Reading Refrigerating Company seeking city street privileges for cooling via pipes in homes and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Manufacturing Company
Waynesboro
Henry Rinehart
National
House of Representatives
Lewis
Department of Justice
Augustus V. Reineman
Chambersburg
Matthew Tyler
York
Frick
H. A. Pentz
Old Forge
Reading Refrigerating Company
Court Items From the Littlestown Court Ledger
Petition by W H Tipton as surety for Dr Henry Stewart coroner for deeded real estate to the United States granted. Cluck insolvent petition for rule to show cause why receiver not appointed granted. Duncan audit of Todt funds confirmed nisi. Weigte executor of Elizabeth Weigle discharged. Wert petition to pay into court legacy bequeathed by Burkhart Wert granted. Guardian for Ella M Hoffman continued to March 3 1902. Voting place in Littlestown moved to Alpha Fire Engine House. Quinby auditor report to pay costs and distribute Elizabeth Hoffman estate confirmed absolute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tipton
Henry Stewart
United States
Carvey C. Cluck
Chas
Duncan, Esq
Wm. C. Todt
Nisi
Jesse Weigte
Littlestown
Hall of L. T. Mehring
Alpha Fire Engine House
Wm. P. Quinby
Elizabeth Hoffman
DeWitts Little Early Risers promoted in health ad
The notice touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as safe pills for improving liver action and bowel regularity to cleanse the blood. It links a torpid liver and irregular bowels to pimples and eruptions and claims the product prevents griping cramps and distress. Randolph Webler endorses the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s
Randolph Webler
Chamberlain
Dinner with Aristocratic Genealogy Ends in Humble Question
In Cumberland township a family dinner with a poor cousin sparked a table side lesson on descent from Lords of England and kings of Scotland. A six year old girl interrupted by asking why pride in lineage exists, comparing people to mixed dogs that make cuts, ending the genealogical discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Township
England
Scotland
France
Unfortunate family in Reading township and swindle warnings
Families from Reading faced distress as Eli Malaun and his son William were sent to Adams county alms house insane department last week while wife and mother, Mrs Malaun, suffers a dangerous cancerous growth under local care. A new York get rich quick scheme collapsed, deceiving thousands with 50 to 200 percent profits and prompting postal action. The U.S. Civil Service Commission will hold March and April exams nationwide for government positions, offering salaries from 660 to 1200 dollars and lifetime appointments. John A. Singer announces separation from Adelaide V Small Singer, noting shared assets and a move from East York. Singer received a half million from his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Malaun
William
Reading Township
Adams County
Malaun
New York
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Columbian Correspondence College
Washington, D. C
Civil Service
York
John A. Singer
Isaac Singer
Singer
Adelaide V. Small Singer
East York
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised by Randolph Webler
Randolph Webler cites DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a sure cure for piles sores and burns after a long illness with bed sores. He warns against counterfeit products and endorses the salve as the best on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Mitchell
Fulford
Aid
DeWitt
Randolph Webler
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Vrelem
New Oxford, PA
Dr. King
Randolph Webler's
Health and Beauty
Ghrphiye
Richard
Farmers & Merchants Bank
New Oxford
J. W. Barsitz
Pennsylvania
Banks and Rangers
State of
County of
Adams
A Z. H. GasuMan
J. L. Surers
F Directors
Pierce
FW. Kinney
Knight, Doddridge Co
West Va
Dr. Pierce
DRS. Koontz & Shaw
W. Market Street
Cify Bank Building
York, PA
Erwin W. Harman
Berwick Township
Lee
J. R. Bittinger
Admr
Hittinger
John Wagener
Aountpleasant Township
Elizabeth Wagler
Executriz
F. A. Noel
Mountpleasant Township
Adamscratty
F. X. Noel
Bonresuville
Miller’s Mammoth Store
Ceresota
The
H. W. Miller Co
Baltimore St
Hanover, Pa
Gettysburg
Merville E. Zinn
Props
Center Square
Gettysberg
Santa Claus
E. E. Freed
C. E. Diehl
Carlisle St
New Oxforp
Curtis E. Diehl
Center Sq
Just
M.S. Hiteshew
George St. York
W. W. Wogan
BH. T. McIntire
St. Paul
Minn
Randolp
Webler
Irem
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