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Newspaper

New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

5

Nervous Indigestion Ad and Patient Testimony

An elderly testimonial details relief from nervous indigestion through Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure. A. S. Melton of Ashville North Carolina credits multiple bottle use with improved body mind and spirits and urges others to try the remedies with a money back guarantee from the druggist.

Dr. Miles Melton Ashville N. C Miles Miles Medical Co Elkhart, Ind

Adams County Orphans Court notice of final accounts

Legatees and interested parties are notified that Administrations and Trustees accounts will be presented for confirmation on June 1h 1908 at 10 30 a.m. in Adams County Orphans Court. Listed are final accounts for Hartman Bucher Butt Spahr Zeigler Sheely Thomas Baas Winand Beck Bucher Biggs Wagner Oyler Bucher and other estates in Franklin Straban Reading Huntington Menallen Berwick townships.

Orphans’ Court Adams County J. Frank Hartman J. W. Bucher Jacob Hartman Franklin Township J. L. Butt William Stallsmith Rachel Stallsmith Straban Township Clayton A. Spahr John K. Zeigler Daniel A. Thomas Jacob Winand Huntington Township Samuel D. Beck Sabina Leck Gettysburg Adam F Bucher Annie M. Bucher W. M. Biges Basil Biggs Catharine Wagner Silas Wagner J. ©. Oyler Zachariah Oyler Menallen Township Jacob F. Bucher Jesse Bucher Berwick Township

Unusual Tombstone Incident At Hanover Cemetery

The Spring Grove Ripplet reports Mrs. Ja cob Mummert ordered a monument for her husband at Hanover near this place. She arranged dates on the stone and later died from injuries after a fall two weeks after ordering the monument. The tombstone was erected with the death date entered.

Hanover Spring Grove Jacob Mummert

Court items from Biglerville case and guardianship orders

The court overruled the motion for a new trial in Samuel Spangler vs. William D. Markley with a $640 verdict for an automobile collision at Biglerville. A larceny case ended with Harry Metz pleading guilty to a one month jail term. Coroner Hartman reported William Mellhenny’s death, no inquest needed. Guardian Jacob G. Slonaker authorized $25 yearly per ward for Kemper E. Thomas heirs. Gelbach named as Amelia Gelbach’s committee. Citizens Trust Co approved as successor. Raymond R. Sell named guardian of Edna C. and Elmer F. Kindig, minors. Guardian J L Williams approved for Harriet Bream. Viewers for Mount Joy and Mount Pleasant line division petitions reassessed with new panel: John A. Poist, John E. King, and S Miley Miller named.

Samuel Spangler Wm. D. Markley Biglerville Harry Metz John Nary Hartman William Mellhenny Jacob G. Slonaker Kemper E. Thomas John W. Gelbach Amelia C. Gelbach Citizens Trust Company Gédttysburg Raymond Sell Edna C Elmer F. Kindig Henry Kindig J. L. Williams Harriet Bream

Births and Visits Highlight Mountpleasant Notes

A daughter born May 28 to Mr and Mrs H W Hoffnagle of Mountpleasant township. Mrs Charles Wakehafer and her son of Baltimore are visiting at the home of her uncle Geo A Klingel on Hanover Street. Mr William N Hulick of near town spent a few days at York. J W Fanns of the Himes farm near town gave an egg measuring 6 by 83 inches.

H. W. Hoffnagle Mountpleasant Township Charles Wakehafer Baltimore Geo. A. Klingel Hanover Street William N. Hulick Near Town York J. W. Fanns Himes Town

Teachers Examinations for 1908 in Adams County

Adams county teachers exams schedule lists dates and sites for permanent professional and beginner certificates. Locations include Gettysburg Meade School building and various towns with July dates. Applicants must indicate entry day for Beginners and bring letters of recommendation if unknown to the Superintendent. Examinations begin 8:30 a.m. and are open to the public.

Town Cumberland, Freedoms and Highland Gettysburg Pestalozzi Leonard Gertrude Hamilton Blaisdell Burkett H. Milton Roh

Priest Stabbed by Assailant in Mo Church

Father Joseph F. Lubeley pastor of St. Josephs Catholic in Salisbury Missouri was stabbed twice with a pocketknife after Mass by Joseph Schuette a farmer believed demented A dozen men subdued the assailant and Mrs Barbara Ginter and John Gates were injured in the struggle The priest is in critical condition.

Joseph F. Lubeley St. Joseph's Catholic Church Salisbury Joseph Schuette Father Lubeley Schuette Barbara Ginter John Gates

Preacher resigns amid child choir accusations in Leavenworth

Rev. R A Ellwood formerly of Wilmington Del resigns as pastor of the Leavenworth Presbyterian church after charges by a church choir member's mother. He admitted writing letters to the girl and offered to resign. elders accept and end matter. Ellwood previously stirred controversy in 1903 by a Wilmington sermon praising lynching.

R. A.ellwood Wilmington Del Leavenworth Kan.) Presbyterian Church Ellwood Robert A. Ellwood Olivet Presbyterian Church George White Presbytery

Child Fatally Burned In Hot Lard In Allentown Bakery

Bertha Didra two year old daughter of John A Didra baker in Allentown Pennsylvania died from burns after falling into a pan of forty pounds of hot lard cooled on a cement sidewalk at the rear of the shop. A neighbor boy joined in a game of tag and the accident occurred as the child and boy played near the pan. She did not show much distress until near the end.

Bertha John A. Didra Allentown Didra

Two Boys Die After Trolley Car Collision

David Rothman aged thirteen and Frank Culatto aged eight were crushed by a trolley car in Baltimore Maryland. Riding on a wagon they saw the car coming from behind and leaped to avoid a collision but were struck before they could jump clear. Their bodies showed terrible injuries but no skin was broken.

David Rothman Frank Culatto Baltimore

Carpenter Falls From Two-Story Lewes House

Edward Quillin, a Lewes carpenter, fell from a two-story house he was repairing. He broke his arm and lost teeth. His fall was cushioned by his father who held the ladder and was severely injured. Captain Quillin, the elderly father, may die from injuries.

Sire Lewes Del Edward Quillin Quillin

Fleet's Coal Bill Estimated at Five Million

The estimate places the cost of coal for the Atlantic fleet’s world cruise at about 5,000,000 dollars. A preliminary figure for coal to move the fleet from San Francisco to Hampton Roads via Honolulu Manila and the Suez Canal is 2,039,000 dollars.

San Francisco Hampton Roads Honolulu Manila Sues Canal

Methodist Conference Backs Anti Saloon League and Local Option

The general conference of the Methodist church records unqualified endorsement of the Anti-Saloon League and supports local option. Rev. Dr. William A. Quayle of St James Chicago was elected bishop on the tenth ballot, and Rev. Dr. C. W. Smith of Pittsburgh Christian Advocate on the twelfth ballot.

Baltimore General Conference The Methodist Church Anti-Saloon League William A. Quayle St. James’ Church Chicago C. W. Smith Pittsburg

Miners to be kept at steady work under new plan

Port Clinton Pa May 26 Anthonosite miners numbering 140000 will be kept at steady employment with no lost days if operators plan advances. A three year wage pact ends April 1 1909 and operators aim to store at least 10000000 tons of hard coal before that date to guard against a strike.

Port Clinton

Woman's Body Found In Water Near Little Hell Gate

The body of Mrs. Helen Hart was found in the waters of Little Hell Gate with facial injuries suggesting foul play at first. Reports differed on a barrel tie, later disproved, and her son said she had been missing for weeks. authorities believe she died by her own action.

New York Helen Hart Little Hell Gate Hazelwood Pittsburg Ralph C. Barr C. M. Day Denver Ira Oakley Clarksville J. M. Underwood Fuquay Springs N. C

Dagger Like Glass Shatters Youth in Pittsburg Runaway

In the West End a runaway collision caused a heavy mirror to shatter. Edgar Burns, eighteen, died within minutes after a piece pierced his heart while helping a neighbor move. He died as help arrived.

Pittsburg West End Edgar Burns Burns

Soda Tank Explosion Kills One Injures Brother

In Philadelphia on May 26 Louis Leavin was killed and his brother Jacob Leavin fatally injured when a soda water tank burst in their store. The blast hurled them across the cellar, ripped up the floor, and left both brothers buried in debris. Louis died after hospital admission. Jacob suffered multiple injuries including broken arms and internal damage.

Philadelphia Louis Leavin Jacob Louis

Defaulter in Sunbury Believed Identified by Watch

The decomposed body found in Shamokin Creek near Sunbury is thought to be Francis M. Bloom head bookkeeper of the Sunbury Trust and Safe Deposit Co. Bloom disappeared May 6 after accounts were found $6000 short, according to directors.

Sunbury Shamokin Creek Francis M. Bloom Sunbury Trust & Safe Deposit Company

Philadelphia Woman Breaks Both Legs In Bed Turn

Miss Margaret Kramer of Philadelphia fractured both legs while turning over in bed. She has been staying with her brother Dr. Charles F. Kramer a Harrisburg pharmacist for some time and has rheumatism. The accident occurred in the act of turning over and has drawn medical attention.

Margaret Kramer Philadelphia Miss Kramer Charles F. Kramer Harrisburg

Baseball Player’s Fatal Heart Burst After Long Throw

John R. Parry, an amateur baseball player in St. Louis, died after straining on a long throw from left field to home plate to throw out a runner attempting to steal home. The effort, aimed at excusing a prior error, ended with his collapse as the ball reached the catcher.

John R. Parry St. Louis

Thugs Attempt Bank Messengers Hold Up in New York

In broad daylight in a dense New York neighborhood three men attacked bank messengers carrying 43000 from a Clinton Houston branch to the Canal Street main bank. Pepper was thrown, a messenger hit, and a waitress Eva Jawornicka helped delay the leader allowing police to capture Cosimo Ricobono. His father and two brothers are held for questioning.

New York Jefferson Bank Clinton and Houston Streets Canal Street F First Street Samuel Edelman Joseph H. Welsor Abraham Stern Edelman Eva Jawornicka Cosimo Ricobono Ricobono Giovanni Ricobono Salvatori Dameano Ricobono

Brookyln man dies from hydrophobia after caring for dog

William H. Marsh of Brooklyn dies after contracting hydrophobia from an injured water spaniel. Doctors predicted the outcome on Monday and he passed away Wednesday night as opiates eased his pain. He supervised his affairs and bid farewell to family between pain paroxysms.

Pasteur Institute William H. Marsh Brooklyn Marsh Mr. Marsh

Poison Gift Endangers Two Near Miss in Pennsylvania

In Charleroi Pennsylvania a poisoned gift nearly killed Mrs Samuel Fredwood and caller Abraham Lewis after eating oranges and drinking whisky from a box sent by a Bellevue Pittsburgh area sender. The oranges were sent for chemical testing and Mrs Fredwood cannot identify the sender.

Charleroi Samuel Fredwood Bellevue Pittsburg Fredwood Abraham‘ Lewis Fredwoo

Headache tablets kill child in Ohio home tragedy

Three year old Mildred Wilson of Upper Sandusky Ohio swallowed about six headache tablets found at home. She had convulsions within minutes and despite efforts by several doctors died within an hour after her mother discovered her.

Mildred Lewis Wilson Upper Sandusky, O

Drowns in Bathtub in Wilmington Home

Harry Donovan, an epileptic man, died after collapsing in his Jefferson Street Wilmington residence and drowning in a tub full of water while preparing for a bath. The incident is described as an epileptic attack leading to the fall and immersion.

Harry Donovan Jefferson Street Wilmington Del

McEnery Re-elected by Louisiana Legislature

United States Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery was chosen by the Louisiana legislature to succeed himself. The periodical notes in May list other political appointments and incidents across the United States.

United States Samuel Douglas McEnery Louisiana Frank E. Ferguson Hagerstown Bureau of Engraving and Printing Cortelyou Lehigh Valley Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Caledonia N. Y

Quotations for Baltimore Wheat and Corn Steady to Firm

Prices show Baltimore wheat steady with No 2 at about 1.02 percent and 97 to 94 for steamer and No 2 orange juice. corn firm with mixed values near 3/4 cent. OAIS white No 2 and No 8 quoted around 59 to 60 cents, butter prices ease for creamery extras at 24 cents with prints at 24 to 25 cents, eggs steady across Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and southern regions with 16 to 16 1/2 cents per dozen.

Baltimore Southern Hell Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia

Pittsburg Stock Yards Cattle and Hogs Report

Pittsburg stock yards report cattle steady with top at 6.75 and prime around 6.40 to 6.50. Sheep slow with lime wethers about 5 and common around 2 to 4. Calves roughly 15 to 19. Hogs slow with prime heavies and porkers around 4 to 5.50, youngers and feeder pigs listed.

Pittsburg Union Stock Yards

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Nes Miles’ Nervine D. F, Steffy Financial Statement New Oxford Building and Loan Association Lust Jase Abi Fe H. Smith C. E. Deatrick Prothy Branstaedter Ledger J.R. Weaver Sec’y Sal Etk Juo S. Weaver W.F. Sheely Wit. R. Snyder M. Hulick J. R. Weaver Sec T. E. Bower Bec'ys Court House Meade Straban Tyrone Hunterstown Huntington and Latimore York Springs Conewago Ind Reading East Berlin Berwick Conewago Mountpleasant Oxford Union Independent New Oxford Butler and Menallen Bendersville Liberty Fairfield Franklin Cashtown Germany Mt. Joy Union Littles Comptroller of the Currency Percy G. Marling Montreal Manhattan New York City Joe Gans Battling Nelson Fred Grothe Lincoln Salina Kan United States Steel Corporation Gary Ike Watson Meridan Miss Columbus Alaska William H. Connolly St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church Hazleton Harry Russell Spokane Wash Elmer Peterson Charles Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Company Hastings Johnstown Southern Presbyterian General Assembly Savannah Oklahoma Thomas E. French Samuel K. Robbins George J. Bergen State Mutual Building & Loan Association of New Jersey Stanidas Rolwski Boys Flatlands Norristown Charles E. Littlefield Maine Congress Hough
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