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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

10

Vaccination Rules Empty York County Schools

Public schools in lower York County are nearly empty as vaccination enforcement reduces attendance. In Chanceford township 18 schools with 700 pupils drop to 40 by Dr Dixon's order, with some schools having no pupils and teachers alone. Stoney Lonesome and Shaw's school house each report single digit attendance, while parents resist vaccination, costing about eight hundred dollars to teach four remaining pupils for the term.

York County Baltimore Sun Chanceford Dixon Stoney Lonesome Shaw’s

Dr. King's New Life Pills Offer Gentle Regulation

An old medical ad warns that constipation can lead to appendicitis and endorses Dr. King's New Life Pills as a safe, gentle remedy. The copy claims they regulate stomach, liver, and bowels without discomfort and are sold for 25 cents at Ed. T Aner's druggist.

Dr. King Ed. T Aner

Horse Tied to Train Causes Lively Struggle at Station

John Hobbs a farmer from near Middleburg tied his horse to the rail of the last car to hitch near a saloon in Washington street. The W M A R train pulled away toward Hancock while the horse tugged and the buggy lurched across the depot platform. A bystander cut the strap with a knife ending the scene. Hobbs swore at the cutting of his strap and questioned why the train did not stop.

Ywagerstown John Hobbs Middleburg Washington Street Mr. Hobbs Hancock

L. and M. Paints Promoted for Churches and Schools

Wm. Stambaugh and F. 8. Sellers urge churches to adopt L. M. Paints for painting projects. A claim notes 10 000 churches could be painted with 4 gallons L. M. mixed with 3 gallons Linseed Oil per moderate house. Burrows and Peck cite a Vermont school house example. Sold by P. A. and S. Smaux in York Pennsylvania.

Burrows & Peck Montpelier P. A. & S. Smaux York, Pa

Seven Hundred School Report Hamilton Township Feb 1908

The report for the Seven Hundred School in Hamilton township covers the month ending February 27, 1908. It lists 25 pupils enrolled with an average attendance of 20 per cent, including 8 males and 9 females totaling 94 days present. Named students with daily attendance include Genevieve C Moore Ruth E Trimmer Henry C Moore Buna M Hoffman Anna B and Liessie Bowers. The last three attended every day of the term. Frank E Weigie Joseph Movure each missed half a day during the month. Nora M Bauanen is the teacher.

Hamilton Township Genevieve C. Moore Ruth E. Trimmer Henry C.moore Buna M. Hoffman Anna B Liessie Bowers Frank E. Weigie Joseph Movure Nora M. Bauanen

Doctors ARK PuzzLED by Kenneth Melver Recovery

Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine recovers after severe throat and lung inflammation. He says three doctors gave him up but Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life. The remedy cures coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and influenza and is sold by Ed T Auker’s drug store with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.

Kenneth Melver Vanceboro Dr. King Ed. T. Auker’s

Unhappy Women and a Trusted Remedy Promised

An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a permanent cure for female weakness and related ailments. It claims no alcohol or harmful drugs, promotes confidentiality in consultations, and offers a free mini-book and mail order options from Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo New York. It also mentions other products for digestion and bile control.

Doctor +Pierce R. V. Pierce Main Street Buffalo N. Y

Public sale of household goods at Gift farm Cross Pikes

The undersigned will sell at public sale on the Gift farm near New Oxford on March 24 1906 at 1 PM. Items include stoves tables chairs beds sewing machine refrigerator and many household articles. Conducted by W A Cashman with terms to be announced.

Cross Pikes New Oxford W. A. Cashman

Public sale of farm stock in Straban township Adams County

The undersigned will sell at public sale in Straban township along the Hunters town to Table Rock road midway between the two places on the old Wirt farm. Items include 4 head horses and mules 7 head cattle 2 bulls 16 shunts a wagon and bed farming implements and more. Sale starts at 12 o clock M terms announced by Geo W Wirt, G R Thompson auctioneer.

Straban Township Adams County Hunters Town Table Rock Geo. W. Wirt G. R. Thompson Moses Myers Mountpleasant New Oxford New Chester Osborne Jeaver Barrow Mountville Oliver Chilled Jacob M. Mummert Chrmister & Son

Public Sale Notices And Printing Offer In Ire Office

Winter and spring public sale buyers urged to print sale bills at the Ire office with low prices and free sale notice. Dates listed include March 10 F X Noel Mountpleasant farm stock. March 15 Jacob M Nummert livestock. March 14 Clarence Smith Diehl mill stock. March 19 Geo W Wirt Straban personal property. March 19 John Strasbouch Hamilton farm. March 20 J H Miller Straban stock and implements. March 20 Francenta Hoffnagie near Cedar Ridge real estate. March 21 J H Myers Kohler mill Mountpleasant stock. March 22 Mrs Adline Fair Mountpleasant livestock and household. March 24 W A Cashman Cross Pikes household goods. March 24 D F Steffy New Oxford household furniture.

F. X. Noel Cedar Ridge J H. Myers Kohler's

J R Thompson Spring Sale List Readings

J R Thompson lists buyers and locations for his spring sale with items dated from the 10th to the 30th. Names include Adam Kimmel Reading township Anthony Deardorff York Springs P G Cassatt Straban Geo W Wirt Straban J H Miller Straban Win A McIlhenny Gettysburg Win Breivhner Butler township Jeremiah Weigle Tyrone township F P Slaybaugh Butler township M Neely New Chester Naylor Bros Asper’s Station.

Adam Kimmel Reading Anthony Deardorff York Springs P. G. Cassatt Straban Township Geo. W. Wirt J. H. Miller Win A. McIlhenny Gettysburg Win. Breivhner Butler Township Jeremiah Weigle Tyrone Township F. P. Slaybaugh M. Neely New Chester Naylor

Adams County Farm Sale by Adam Kimmel in Reading Township

On Saturday March 10 1905 the undersigned Adam Kimmel announces a public sale at his Reading township residence Adams county two miles NW of Hampton midway between Bowlder and Round Hill. Items include 8 horses and mules 25 cattle 10 milch cows 50 hogs a large lot of farm machinery and other stock and implements sale begins at 10 o clock a.m.

Reading Township Adams County Hampton Bowlder Round Hill Adam Kimmel

Public sale of farm personal property at Diehl farm

Clarence P. Smith offers for sale at his Diehl farm residence on Gettysburg pike 4% mile west of New Prover items from horses and mules to farming equipment and household goods. Auctioneer George L. Colestock will conduct sale starting 11 oclock with 11 month credit to the creditor.

Wil Gell Diehl Farm Gettysburg Pike New Prover Diehl’s Mill McCormick Osborne Syracuse Spangler A. Mn Clarence P. Smith Geo. L. Colestock Auct

Hanover Gas Franchise Ordinance for McSherrystown

The borough approves an ordinance granting Hanover Gas Company the right to lay gas mains and appurtenances in McSherrystown streets for gas distribution. It requires restoration after openings, safety measures, adherence to borough rules, and annual payments of 25 dollars to the borough starting January 1, 1911, with conditions for acceptance, performance, and voidance if not implemented within one year.

Hanover Gas Company McSherrystown County of Adams Pennsylvania Baress Sherrystown Sicron A. D A. C. Rice Borough of Jon U. Betz, Jr Sec’v J. M. Grorr

Horses for sale or exchange at Himes farm New Oxford

One car load of Ohio and West Virginia horses at the Himes farm New Oxford for sale or exchange. Ages range from eight to seven years old. Workers and drivers available. Call and see them.

Himes Farm New Oxford Ohio and W. Va

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wm. Stambaugh Sellers B. A. Hoffman Maple Poultry Yards New Oxford, PA Boretofure Miller & Bollinger Lyvd J.J. Miller EM. Bollinger John A. Noel Oxiead Township Adame County Pring Township H. J Fins, Executur Irishtown Ogyhis Autoprey J. Ds. Wyshame Gettyeburg Paelle Mountpleasant Township Edward Livingston W. MM Sumuzacr Adline Fair Sualey & Stousgh G. . Colestock J. R. Thompson Orist C. Bosserman Carlisle New Oxford, Pe Hatz Funiture Co Baltimore St Hanover Fr&med Deatrick Bros Hanover Street New Orford E. M. Bollinger Swartz Building Philadelphia Street A. F. Brady St. the Bes Oflige
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