Tragic Death and Local News From the Valley
Clayton Shafer of Allentown, 15, found decapitated near Schuylkill Junction after suspectedly being forced into a fatal act following a shop fire. Reports say he and a companion faced demands to reimburse losses or face arrest. The section also notes unrelated items from The Philadelphia Press and local society notes including Elizabeth Freeman’s 115th birthday in Clarion County.
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Clayton Shafer
Allentown
Schustilt & Lehigh
Lynn
Vimeeli
Shafer
Adam Pogon
Minersyile
Sehuylkill
Philadelphia Press
Seventh
Chestnut
Mr. Freeman
Tse
P A. &S. Small
York
L. & M. Haint Agents
Public Sale Setup Seeks Move from Hamiton Township Residence
Public sale planned for Saturday October 24 1908 to liquidate personal property from a residence two miles north of New Oxford near Seven Hundred schoolhouse in Hamiton township. Items include horses cattle hogs wagon hay rake machinery tools and household goods with credit options and stated values. Purchaser name Ricandt Jonas G. Trimmer appears as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Hamuton
New Oxford
Seven Hundred School-Nouse
W.A
Brant Hay Reke
Bench &Pumgold Corn
Olver
Harner
Werth
Oran
Jonas G. Trimmer
Clearance sale highlights low prices on coats and rugs
The store promotes a winter clearance offering a wide line of coats and a carpet selection. It emphasizes wholesale and retail purchasing to secure first hand deals, claiming prices are the lowest and customers can request unavailable items be sourced. A rug example shows a price cut of five dollars compared with competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Lpace Curtains in Dry Goods Store Ad
A local store announces special sale prices across dry goods and notions. The message emphasizes strong customer service and stocking up to the limit to please shoppers.
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Falmy
Dr. King
Lt. Bartlet
Harate 1
Guilford
Ed. T
Ret
Reene
Wien
Waited Medical CO
Lancaster
Ed. T. Auker
G.E. Jacobs
Eagle Hotel
Cashman
Center Square
West Side
Hanover
Nace
Children’s Coats
Gre
Particu
Lpace
Geo
Jd. Sheela
Penna
New Oxford Fieuring
J. R. Hartman
G. Rk. Thompson
Guaranea
Plo
Granite Hill
Pais
Kiinger
Farber
C. A. Brocner
Gettysburg
B. F. Gise
Charles Jacobs
H. A. Smith
Hayes B. Fair
Carlisle Street
New
Oxford
Ohio & Kentucky
Ohio
Kentucky
H. W. Parr
Miles
Dores
G. B. Nace, Son & CO
Hanover Street
Oxfomd
H. Cashman
Carshman
Hanover Produce Co
Pitt Street
A. Sheely
Onc
J. H. Duttera, Jr
D. F. Slentz
New Oxford, PA
Josephine
A. B. Carver
Ihdieas
Darlyshire
Deckater
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