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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
11
The notice announces weekly publication by H.J. Smith in New Oxford with annual prepaid price of one dollar and a half if unpaid, continued unless publisher terminates after arrears, and that failure to discontinue becomes a new engagement. Ads priced reasonably for annual advertisers. Printing services offered for all sizes and neutral in politics. Entered as second class mail matter.
Miss Amy R. Haar heads freshmen honors at Gettysburg College with Eva C. Haar noted. Senior class honors go to Percy S. Eichelberger and Ida S. Sheads. Ruth A. Spangler and Earl G. Ports gain junior and sophomore mentions. Redeau and Little receive Bachelor of Arts. Starr and Shumaker earn bachelor degrees. Local Red Cross efforts assist Pueblo flood relief via Gettysburg office.
Howard J. Spalding announces private sale at Littlestown stables on Thursday June 1 192. One carload stock bulls one carload fresh cows springers and heifers 9 sheep all tuberculin tested at reasonable prices. Also pays highest market price for all kinds of livestock.
Estate of William Kohler of New Oxford Adams County Pa deceased. Notice given that letters testamentary have been granted to Margaret Komler William Komler and ThomasP Kohler executors of the will. Creditors and those indebted to the decedent must appear and settlements and payments should be made promptly to the undersigned at New Oxford Adams County Pa.
Twelve Adams County students graduated from the C V S N S with school elections placing locals in officer roles. Y W G A president Sara Kraher and Y M C A treasurer Wimbert Neely were elected as Sterling King and Kathryn Daniels took on duties in the Normal Society. Gettysburg and Littlestown residents appear in announcements of society activities.
A public sale is set for Saturday June 78 1921 at 1 o clock at a bungalow along the Lincoln Highway near the Conewago creek bridge west of New Oxford. Three lots of Timothy Grass will be offered with terms provided on sale day.
W. W. Greer of Lewisburg Ohio returned to Adams County visiting Heidlersburg to recall childhood scenes. At 87 he toured the area by car with his two sons W. T. Greer and O. W. Greer. Meanwhile H. M. Smith, 26, formerly from Hagerstown and now in Gettysburg, was jailed on a theft case.
Several early 20th century cars offered by Slaybaugh and Stough at Lincoln Way Garage New Oxford. Includes 1918 Ford Sedan, 1920 Ford Touring, 1919 Ford Touring, 1916 Chevrolet Touring with new top and tires. Also a 275 dollar touring car with electric lights and starter at NACES MUSIC STORE Hanover. Piano boxes offered at 3 dollars each.
On Thursday evening June 23 1921 the New Oxford Cemetery Association will hold a public sale starting at 7 p m offering ten acres of growing grass timothy and clover mix adjoining New Oxford Cemetery. Terms and conditions will be announced at sale. Also notices advertise NACES MUSIC STORE and requests for 100 good organs in trade plus lumber offers including 20 2x6x16 and 25 2x4x16 ft at cheap prices.
Notices include administration for Francis X. Gebhart of Mount Pleasant Township Adams County with debts and claims due, plus inducements for hay buyers and local sales. Also listings for selling a 1 day old horse, a curb gasoline pump, and market note on choice dry wheat at New Oxford.
Special low June prices on silk shirt waists white or colored some with beaded fronts priced at 2.98. White voile waists up to size 46. Ladies silk hosiery in all colors. Children's hose and overalls for boys and girls. Men's overalls work pants skirts and shirts offered at sharp values. Union suits and undergarments in assorted colors. Many items feature bargain prices across men women and children.
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