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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
18
Publication details for the New Oxford Item issued by H. J. Smith. Annual rate $1.00. advance $1.50 if not paid within the year. No discontinuance unless by publisher’s option until arrears are paid. Failure to order discontinuance at paid-for expiry is a new engagement. Advertising rates apply with yearly liberal reductions. all descriptions accepted.
A Western Maryland passenger train toppled from an embankment near Porter's Station after a rail snapped. Conductor Jesse Bell and crew, with engineer Jacob Kerchner, battled to save passengers as coaches plunged. About twenty aboard sustained injuries. doctors and wreckers aided and returned them home by afternoon.
Central examinations for the first seven months of the eighth year of the course will occur Saturday March 24 at 8 30 a m. Prof Milton Roth superintendent of Adams county will oversee exams at Cashtown Biglerville Abbottstown Hampton Gettysburg Fairfield Ash Grove York Springs Littlestown with local chairmen and staff names listed for each site.
The final examination will be held at the county seat by the County Superintendent with a teacher committee on Saturday March 31 beginning at 8 30 o'clock a m. Pupils meeting central exam standards will be admitted. Questions will be provided by the County Superintendent and will cover the year’s work.
The Post Office Department warns that rural route carriers have the right of way and that drivers who fail to yield to mail wagons may face prosecution for delaying the circuit.
William Olp of Shrewsbury York county died at York hospital Friday night from injuries suffered when a North Carolina freight engine struck him while he patrolled the tracks early Thursday. He was 60 and leaves a family. The wheels crushed his legs and arms and caused serious internal injuries.
Several fine stock bulls are offered for sale with particulars available from Frank Herrick a dairyman based in New Oxford.
W. M. Sherman of Cushing Maine recalls three months of kidney inflammation and credits Electric Bitters with a full recovery after three bottles. The ad touts cures for liver complaints dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria and notes a 50 cent price guaranteed by Ed T Auker.
An early 20th century advertorial describes nerves as live wires and neuralgia pain. It extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills to relieve pressure on nerves, cites Mrs Beckman of York, Pa, and guarantees first package benefit with refund if not satisfied. Sold by druggists for 25 cents per case.
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