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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
5
A June 7 1901 note urges business men of New Oxford PA to back the press by placing ads. It argues that newspapers and merchants must cooperate to build the town, noting that growth relies on active local support from professionals and firms.
A patron argues money can do good and harm. The piece warns that unearned wealth corrupts and that few save, while diligent, self made effort builds lasting wealth and wise use of money prevents vice and indolence.
Governor Stone signs a bill requiring public school teachers with provisional certificates to study all standard branches taught in common schools. From June 1, 1902, no certificate can be issued to those lacking a sound knowledge of orthography, reading, writing, geography, English grammar, arithmetic, US history, teaching theory, and civics. Certificates must list proficiency areas and mark levels of competence.
On Thursday morning about one a.m. Peter A. Guise awoke to barking. He fired when a man emerged from the well-house, hitting the thief as he tried to retreat toward a wagon near Amosbream’s Water trough. Earlier that night the same thief had stolen twenty chicks from Albert Miller and seventeen from Jaham Roudabush.
A young woman from New Baltimore Hanover writes to her beau after a visit to Baltimore. She describes the trip as perfectly beautiful and the rooms lit by electric lights. She recalls staying in a house with peculiar refrigerator access and no stove, noting the peculiar plumbing and a cat roaming the floor. She says she had no appetite and felt almost like an individual on returning home.
Hicks predicts a volatile June with intervals of storms and rain. Early week showers give way to fair weather around the 6th to 8th, then renewed storm potential from the 9th to 12th, with lingering unsettled conditions through the 19th and beyond. The forecast emphasizes periods of thunder and unsettled air in the month.
Epworth League Harrisburg District convenes in Gettysburg with Adams Cumberland Dauphin Franklin Fulton Perry and York counties. Events include services, addresses by leaders, open parliaments, reports, committees, junior league drill, and election of officers. A convention sermon and consecration service close the program.
Four men from McSherrystown were fishing near Robert's mill when they hauled a dead infant from a seine. Wrapped in a peticoat and fastened with a large safety pin, the body appeared to have floated for days. The fishermen released it back into the stream instead of notifying authorities, likely fearing illegal fishing charges, a move that drew sharp criticism.
Mr. A. S. Feiser is having a new slate roof placed on his residence on Philadelphia street. The Reformed parsonage on Philadelphia street is being repainted. Miss Mary Feier of Philadelphia Street is visiting friends at Rock Chapel. Miss Maggie Hensler of Brush Run spent part of the past week with friends at York. Miss Mamie Slaybaugh of Cedar Ridge also visited friends in York.
State Supreme Court in Harrisburg reversed Judge Swope's ruling in the heirs of Dr. Bishop versus the U B congregation of Littletown, granting possession of church property. The decision was overturned on Monday, restoring position to the higher court ruling.
Policeman Haines arrested George Riggs Alfred Palm William Uuffman and Geo Troxel at the W M A R station Gettysburg for disturbing the peace. Riggs charged as chief offender fined 6 dollars others 2 dollars each. Palm Hoffman and Troxel accused of aiding resistance. Friday further arrests: Claude Sheads J Abel Calvin Andrews Frank Weirick Albert Minnigh John Krixer Levi Cook. Troxell Minnigh released. others held for court.
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