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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
15
Miss Sadie Kemper, born 4.20, near Bermudian church, died Wednesday evening after using a powerful headache powder advised by a friend. She was to marry Mr. George Kerns of Greenmount next month. her death shocks her fiancé and relatives.
Miss Eva Stock of Pitt Street visited friends at Carlisle and Shippensburg last week. Mrs. J. L. Sheetz is visiting friends at Manheim. Mrs. Harry J. Schriver of Hanover and Mrs. James Weikert near town left Friday for Carlisle to see their brother who is critically ill.
Charles Flaharty, 21, miller, was killed instantly Wednesday morning at Rambo's mill in East Hopewell township York County. He was replacing a belt on a shaft driving a corn sheller and failed to shut off power, his jacket catching on a wooden peg pulled him into the shafting. The body battered the floor, and a tramp helper fled for aid as life ebbed before assistance arrived.
Nation al Guards leaders plan a July encampment likely between the 21st and 28th with Gettysburg as the probable battlefield setting. Adjutant General Stewart and Colonel W R Richardson scouted a camp site on the historic field near the Bloody Angle, with a permanent ground funded by a prior $200,000 legislature grant. The governor and major general would command from the Bloody Angle, and local committee has secured acreage and funds. General Stewart and Major Richardson attended a banquet hosted by the local committee.
Friday this week Hanover embroideries clear out at Naer's 11-13 Carlisle Street. Garments priced 12c to 20c per yard are cut to 9c yard. No details on quantity or dates beyond the sale.
Dr. P. A. Lehman of the State Live Stock Sanitary Board warns of a serious outbreak affecting York county livestock. Glanders in horses, cholera in hogs, and tuberculosis in dairy cattle are rising. About 250 hogs died from cholera in a short span, and tuberculosis was found in all five inspected dairy herds. All diseases occur within York or within three miles of its limits.
Y C Eckenrode of Drt Beck and his horse and buggy were hitched to a post on Pleasant street Han over Sunday night. The horse freed itself and strayed away with the buggy. The team was driven by C Smalls of McSherrystown who was visiting a party in the neighborhood.
A local buggy maker promotes durable buggies for professional and business use. The ad claims one buggy has seen sixteen years of service and highlights a large stock of up-to-date models with rubber and steel tires. Visitors are invited to inspect the inventory.
Hymenial notes show Chas M Weaner and Edna Bream of Bendersville wed at the bride’s home Tuesday morning with Rev. S A Diehl officiating. Other marriages include Jesse Crabbs of Bittinger and Rosa Lynard of Hanover in Hanover last week. John J Fate and Ember Swartz, both of Hanover, wed at Littlestown and Arendtsville with Rev. pastors officiating. Ira S Owder and Dora B Hershey united in marriage at Arendtsville on March 14.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation. It claims the pills regulate the stomach liver and bowels without pain or discomfort and encourages purchase from druggists at 25 cents.
Mrs Rodenbaugh, expert corset demonstrator, will be with us from April 2 to 7 inviting all the ladies to call at G B Naez Son & Co 11 18 Carlisle Street Hanover.
Local weather observers claim a late spring follows an open winter. They cite 1887 as an open winter with sun on Christmas day and doors opened like summer. Spring arrived late with cold months, and the worst east blizzard struck March 13, 1888.
A peerless claim lists Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as scientifically effective for burns, sores, ulcers, wounds, and more. It cites E R Mulford, lecturer for Patrons of Husbandry in Waynesboro PA, as cured of a distressing case of piles. Available at Ed Auker’s drug store for 25 cents.
Miss Mary M Lingg announces she has leased the Stef fy Millinery Establishment on Carlisle Street and will be in the city for two weeks returning about March 17 with a complete line of the latest spring millinery. She asks for public patronage and signs off as Very respectfully. New Oxford Pa.
A local notice urges readers to subscribe to Ivey publications now. Officials emphasize benefits of timely access to news, schedules, and community updates as sales lead to expanded coverage and new features. Renewal options and contact details are provided.
Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine narrowly survived severe throat inflammation and lung congestion after three doctors gave him up. He says the last resort cure was Dr King's New Discovery, which he credits with saving his life. The remedy tackles coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis weak lungs hoarseness and la grippe. Available at Ed T Auker's drug store priced 60 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.
A series of local sales announcements lists dates and sellers including MARCH 24 W A Cashman at Cross Pikes with household furniture, 24 D F Steffy of New Oxford for household furniture, 26 G W Shover in Hamiltonian township for personal property, and April for H W Bender of New Chester, inviting readers to see the ad.
J R Thompsons Spring Sale List lists Marcus 23 Jeremiah Weigle in Tyrone township 27 F P Slaybaugh Butler township 1t See Neely near New Chester 30 Naylor Bros Asper s Station, detailing local sales by name and place.
The undersigned will sell at public sale on the Gift farm Cross Pikes 1% miles northeast of New Oxford on Saturday March 24 1906 starting at 1 oclock p m. Items include stove sewing machine refrigerator lamps bedding furniture and many house goods plus meat produce and oddments. W A Cashman notices terms locally.
The Borough of McSherrystown authorizes Hanover Gas Company and successors to lay, maintain, and operate gas mains and appurtenances in streets and public places. The ordinance imposes restoration duties, safety measures, compliance with borough rules, and annual payments starting 1911, with conditions for acceptance and voiding if not executed within set periods.
One car load of Ohio and W Van Horses at the Himes farm New Oxford for sale or exchange. Ages range from eight to seven years. Workers and drivers available. Call and see them.
The supplier announces a room lease in the Swartz building on Philadelphia street and offers book repairing, custom work, and boot repair services at reasonable prices. Restoration and related services are emphasized with hope for customer patronage.
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