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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
11
Publication details for Wew Oxford Ster1u1 issued Fridays by H. J. Smith with yearly rate of $1.00 and annual renewal terms. Advertising options offered with liberal yearly discounts and a listing for Jos Primina of varied descriptions from small labels to large posters.
John Cromer, accused of numerous petty depredations and thefts, was captured in Heidlersburg by Constable A. A. Miller with assistance from P. H. Myers and Daniel Emlet. He pleaded guilty to breaking into Daniel Emlet's house and robbing him, and was committed to jail in default of bail.
Township real estate owners face heavy taxes to maintain access roads to Gettysburg now part of a national park. Delegation including J A Tawney and Congressman Lafean sought federal aid in Washington, hoping for government support. A fire destroyed a two story frame house near Pleasant Hill owned by Miles Sterner, with $600 to $800 loss covered by insurance.
Grief over the death of her husband Walter J. Arndt former police sergeant brought on the death of his widow Mary Ida Arndt at age 38 in York on Wednesday. She died after weeks of declining health, four children surviving. Mr. Arndt had passed two weeks earlier at 8:40 in the morning.
A fire Monday between 10:30 and 11 burns the metal and sheet iron department of York Manufacturing Co, causing losses of thousands of dollars and leaving nearly 200 workers unemployed until repairs begin immediately. The firm carries full insurance.
Small-pox has appeared in York County amid vaccination debates. John Hoover of York is ill and taken to the pest house with three roommates from his boarding house. His wife remains at the hospital. Garfield school closed for fumigation after a pupil was in contact with infected individuals.
A bold theft near Larne in York County saw six cows and a calf taken from John Wise’s cow stable in the early hours Tuesday. The farmer discovered the loss at daybreak when the stable stood empty and the animals missing.
Postmaster general reaffirms rural free delivery carriers cannot solicit newspaper subscriptions or receive orders for any entity during work hours. A congressionally enacted rule bans them from carrying merchandise for hire. Officials say carriers may still carry unmailable material outside the mails if patrons request it and pay.
Advertisement notes sales of fine stock bulls by Frank Herrick a dairyman of New Oxford and promotes Wrnrz Bros. & Frey hosiery and dress goods at 21 33 Balto. St. Hanover. Also touts Auker's Headache Powder claim of headache cures and hints at savage torture in Philippines.
An advertisement states three bottles cure liver complaint dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria restore weak and nervous to health. Guaranteed by Ind T Auker druggist. Price 50c
An advertisement extols nerve force as the body’s driver and promotes Dr Miles Nervine and Anti Pain Pills as remedies. It cites a testimonial from Mrs S. L. Young of New Castle Pa and notes druggists guarantee first bottle benefits or refund. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
Auditors J W Smith W J Wolf sworn March 6 1906 examine accounts of John 8 Weaver treasurer in account with the Borough of New Oxford Pa. Balance in treasury 706.94 dollars outstanding taxes 23.65 dollars 8.60 for borough and 14.05 for water works. Joe F Miller.
A description of a ten color print titled Grandmother's Reverie to be given away with the Philadelphia Sunday Press on Sunday March 16. The print measures 10 by 15 inches on heavy paper and features nostalgic scenes. Readers are urged to order the Sunday Press from their newsdealer to receive the series of pictures.
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