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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
2
The Oxford item advertises weekly Fridays publication with annual rate $1.50 in advance and $1.50 if no one renews within the year. It warns against discontinuance after paid period and notes reasonable advertising rates for various notices and handbills starting June 1, 1906.
Rev Hicks issues June weather predictions outlining a sequence of storm periods from late May through the end of the month. Central storms bring rising humidity, rain, and thunder. a mid month crisis around the 12th to 14th may include cloudbursts and possible tornadoes. Northwestern areas could see snow squalls and frost in extreme northern states.
Postmaster Emmert reports that starting July 1 1906 rural delivery patrons must display signals on their boxes to show mail for collection. Carriers will not open boxes without signals, or mail to deliver. simple devices are acceptable. Signals must be lowered after collection and displayed when depositing mail unless a patron objects. Carriers to inform patrons of the new order to ensure compliance.
Large stock of Best Grades of Pictures from manufacturers offered at one fourth off original price for a special three days sale. Located at 11-18 Carlisle Street Hanover. Also local notices recount numerous accidents fires and deaths in nearby counties including a fatal barn collapse, drownings, and drownings in York and Cumberland counties.
The Prohibition State Convention in Harrisburg named a ticket led by Governor candidate William H. Berry of Chester the current State Treasurer with Homer L. Castle of Pittsburgh as Lieutenant Governor Wa T Creasey of Catawissa as Auditor General E A Coray Jr of Wilkes Barre as Secretary of Internal Affairs The slate features Berry and Creasey both Democrats with Castle a Prohibitionist ally and Castle credited with Berry’s nomination.
From New Chester notes travel and visits by Rev Shank and family of Bragtown to his parents in town. C E Ehr Hart and sister Katie of Hanover called on Luther Ehrhart's family. Ira Clepper and wife visited Arendtbville relatives. Saturday June 2 weather permitting races to be held at the Great Conewago track. David Wolf of York visiting his parents. P A T Bower and wife of Table Rock guests of Leander Bower. Mrs Leander Bower is convalescing after illness from poison.
John Smith announces a new season at Swartz's Old Stand New Oxford offering patent leathers baseball shoes hats caps straw hats and boys washables at low prices. He invites residents from Pitt Street to Smith's Street to compare stock and prices with plain markings and prayers for patronage.
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