Local Tragedy and Oddities Reported in Narrow Time Span
The 35 year old William Siegrist was found hanged from an apple tree in North Lebanon, using a belt as a noose. In York county a two year old child died from suspected choking on a screw. Additionally various notices highlight medical promises, home remedies, and a pearl found by Mrs. Henry Yohe valued up to $60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Siegrist
Lebanon
Siegrist
J. ¥. Sechrist
Windsorville
York County
Henry Yohe
Jackson Township
Public Sale At Oxford Township Farm Auction 1908
On Thursday March 6 1908 the owner will sell at public sale on the premises near Johns barned mill Oxford township 24 miles from New Oxford to Littlestown. Items include 6 head of mules and horses 13 cattle 30 hogs and more with wagons binder mower and farming gear. Terms 17 months credit on sums 5 and up or cash with discount. Sale starts 11 a m. WM I Kohler G R Thompson Auctioneers C Lingg Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Littlestown
Johns
Oxford Township
Durham
Hull
McCormick
Penna
Bechtel Grain
Mountville
WM. I. Kohler
G. R. Thompson
C. Lingg
Clk
D. H. Melhern
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Adams County
Alice C. J. Melhorn
H. Crawford
Straley
Public Sale in Oxford Township March 1908 at Clunk Farm
The undersigned farmer quits farming and offers personal property at public sale on the Littlestown road near New Oxford. Items include six head of horses and cattle, multiple wagons and farm implements, tools, harnesses, grain machines, a cook stove, butter churn, milk cans, and other articles. Terms: months credit on sums $5 and up or 6 percent off for cash. Sale begins 1 p.m. George Feilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Irishtown
New Oxford
Myers’ Mill
Guta
Berkshire
Chester
Johnston
Geiser
East Berelin
Mt. Joy
Western
Surrey
Dayton
Singer
Greg
TF. Smith
Clunk Farm
Oxford Township
Littlestown Road
Bay Earridges
Neneh & Drumgold
Albright
Deering
Deerini
Mountville
George Fielty
Cross Keys
Abbottstown
Jerseys
Guernsey
Durham
Chester White
H. EE. Freed
J.B. Crist
Auet
Straley & Freed
Large Farm Auction Listing Heavy with Livestock in Adams County
A multi item sale in Straban township Adams county Pa lists 6 horses and mules 32 mares 9 Milch Cows Jersey cross with Guernsey 100 hogs 175 chickens and various implements. The sale occurs March 15 1908 with 12 months credit from sums of five dollars up and at the Woodside farm near Hunterstown. Auctioneer details include IRA G Herman Thompson Ranch Gulden & Noe with additional notices April 26 1908 and terms a balance due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straban Township
Adams County
Hunterstown
Woodside
Jersey
Guernsey
Durham
Osborn
Ira G. Herman G
Thompson Ranch Gulden & Noe
Olks
Public sale of farm personal property at New Oxford area
Will sell at his residence one mile north of New Oxford along New Oxford and New Chester road. Auction includes horses, cattle, hogs, farm implements, tools, and household items. 11 months credit on sums of 50 and upwards with 5 percent cash discount. sale begins at 12 o clock noon. Auctioneers listed as Hanson F. Hersh, Sampson & Crist, Auds Mechley & Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Oxford Township
New Chester Road
Poland
China
Empire
Winkteley
Drumgold
Oliver Cilich
McChanicsburg
East Berlin
Hanson FE. Hersh, Sampson & Crist
Auds Mechley & Decker, Clk
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Fouxp
J A. Harmon
Lizemore
West Va
Dr. King
Ep. T. Agker
Cuansa
D. N Walker
the Enterprise
Louisa
Ep. T
KER
Baltimore & Ohio
Frederick Junction
Rowany
Donough
Aukin’s
Dec
Ohio
Kentucky
H. A. Smith
Carlisle Street
Martin Heltzel
Philadelphia Street
Lucina Heltzel
Executrix
John B. Basehonor
J. B. Orist
Auct
W. B. Melibenny
Adriance Harvester
McCormick Mower
Hench & Drum
Oliver
KR. Vs. Sponselller
Thompson & Kimmel
Meckiey & Deatrick
Clerks
1Lyus
D.S. Ragon Stock Food CO
Evansville, Ind
Jacobs
Ref
Eagle
J. B. Weaver
Hanover Street
Ann
New Oxford Exchange
ADAM
Sampee Leo
United Medical CO
Lancaster Pa
ED. T, Auker
Hanover, Penna
Wentz Bros. & Frey
Baltimore Street
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