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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
2
The Wew Oxnardster announces weekly publication on Thursdays by H. J. Smith. The notice details subscription terms, pricing, and policy on arrearages and discontinuation with a 1908 date reference and advertising rates for labels, cards, and posters.
Obituaries report the death of Thomas R. Torrence a 68 year old York insurance adjuster and prominent citizen. Isaac Grater 85 killed by a falling limb on his Fairview farm. Mrs Nancy Wooda near Carlisle 102. Rufus Ingram 85 near Hickson Corner. plus a Carlisle court case where A B Harnish pleads guilty to poultry food charges and a murder near Chandlers Valley where John Swanson killed Charles Samuelson. Reports include bridge washouts near Wrightsville, five newborns at Steubenville with three early deaths, and a death by self denial of William Donley sentenced for murder of his niece. Also notes on mercantile sign laws and a World War era pain ad.
The home of Justice of the Peace Jacob Devenvy in Springfield Township York County burned on Friday afternoon while the family was away. Damage is about 5000 with partial insurance. A nearby summer house also burned and valuables including wills and papers stored in the office were lost. The dwelling was noted as one of the area’s most attractive homes.
Emanuel Zartman a Western Maryland Railroad track-walker from Smith's Station was hurled from the roadbed by a freight engine near Hanover Saturday morning. He suffered severe bruises and a facial scalp wound after a siding maneuver by two trains. He is about 45. The York-Hanover trolley line opened on schedule with hourly cars. A birthday party for Harry Weaver at Quiden's Station honored his birthday with music games and refreshments. Eldridge Scarborough won $500 damages in a York streetcar injury case. The Rotator alarm clock sells for 2.50 with a 4.00 offer from The Philadelphia Press News. Also included are ads for paint, clocks, and jewelry services in York and Gettysburg.
The College of Music Freeburg Pa advertises six weeks tuition plus singing and instrument instruction and board for $37. Terms begin May 4 June 15 and July 27. Catalog inquiries to Henry B. Moyer.
Franklin township listing for register and recorder includes FRANK M. THOMAS. Oxford Township candidates BE L. ECKERT for County Commissioner. New Oxford Borough lists Z. H CASHMAN. Liberty Township mentions ISAAC PECHER. Strachan township nominates JACOB F. THOMAS for Clerk of Courts. Cumberland township fields J. FRIDER as Director of the Poor.
In Franklin Adams District Pennsylvania Senator John W Hoke of Chambersburg Franklin County is noted in the General Assembly listing for the Franklin Adams district.
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