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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
18
Notice states the ordinance regulating the water supply and service in New Oxford Adams County Pa was introduced May 6 1918 approved for publication and will have final action June 7 1918 at 7 30 o clock in the council chamber objections to be heard and considered
Borough of New Oxford imposes permit based water use. Water rents are quarterly in advance with penalties for late payment and for violations. The ordinance limits attachments to mains, grants entry rights to Water Committee, fixes sprinkler and hydrant rules, and sets a detailed tariff schedule effective July 1, 1918. It repeals prior water laws and was enacted by Town Council.
A seven passenger car owned by Chas Berkheimer of York overturned on the York pike one mile west of Thomasville shortly after 3 pm. William Wesley Arnold 54 and Charles P Beaverson 57 died from skull injuries. Three others including Charles Berkheimer 35 Joseph Fuller 65 and Charles Shank 40 were seriously or mildly injured. The victims were York residents en route to Gettysburg.
Market report from New Oxford Milling Co. issued as a corrected weekly update. Details cover grain prices, supply notes, and milling demand trends affecting regional buyers and traders.
Oscar Reynolds of near East Berlin reports the death of a cow recently. The notice highlights a livestock loss and seeks any information on the incident affecting Reynolds' farm operations.
John A Null a US year old farmer for George Duttera near Taneytown died Wednesday afternoon when a wagon ran over him while returning from LeGore with lime. The team reportedly slipped on a hill, the wagon pushed, and he was crushed. He leaves a second wife, one son and two daughters.
Clarence Huffman of Mt Pleasant Westmoreland county sought in several counties was caught in York after Mrs Geiser, wife of Ten Mile House owner on the Lincoln Highway, tipped police. Huffman muttered about past auto wrecks and was seized by Motorcycle Officer Riley after officers flagged his car at York’s west entrance.
Howard C. Resb of Hanover R 2 placed 3000 eggs in an incubator three weeks ago and harvested over 2500 healthy chicks, signaling a strong hatch.
A Saturday evening festival on the school lawn North Peters street under Knights of St George will feature ice cream strawberries cakes and other refreshments. Dancing in Parochial Hall with music by the Lyric Orchestra of Hanover and a grand march at 8 30 tickets for dancing are 25 cents.
On June 15, 1918, the heirs of Philip D. Weaver will offer at public sale a 10 acre tract of farm land in Mt. Pleasant township Adams County Pa along the Lincoln Highway Carlisle road about 13 miles west of New Oxford. The land fronts Frank Hetrick and Milton Bollinger. Sale starts at 2 pm with terms and conditions announced by Cr C Weaver and hk D Weaver agents for heirs.
Yorkers oppose Milton E Michael to Charles G Boller liquor license transfer for Hotel Hanover alleging past violations. Court gave no ruling yet and allowed respondents to answer. Other notes report missing Lincoln crew member George Hoffman and local injuries and deaths including Raymond Baker and Wm A Ness.
Two sons of James Gotwald of Plymouth report discovering a nest on a York dump with 17 eggs beside a dead hen and a live chick. They moved the eggs under another hen and by the next day the hatchlings emerged, bringing the total to 18 healthy chicks.
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