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Newspaper

Adams Sentinel

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1857

Page

3

Trial of strength in Troy with Madison and Prof Carl

The Troy Times recounts a Saturday trial of strength between Juney Madison the strong man and Prof Carl with Protege for Carl in the city. Carl exhibits magic and feats with anvils, stones, and heavy weights. Madison lifts two large anvils and breaks stones, while Carl outperforms with his iron bending and weight actions. The crowd notes both performances and declares Carl the winner.

Troy Times City Juney Madison Carl Car Madison Mr. Madison Priguce Curl

Pickpockets On The Railroad Plague Concerns Pittsbury

A train旅 pickpocket stole 800 dollars from Joseph Horner between Harrisburg Greensburg and Pittsburgh. Horner, en route to the West with his family, was left destitute. a set builder dog was given to a mayor's officer to aid the search. Railro ad thefts rise, prompting calls for new measures.

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Geary testimony and Kansas conflict highlight national politics

The Adams Sentinel reports Joseph Bord of Bundada Grove narrating a Chicago Tribune interview about Geary in Washington. It covers Kansas proslavery versus Free State tensions, a Missouri Democrat report, and Geary’s alleged remarks on federal appointments and party loyalties. It also notes the Iowa and Wisconsin constitutional provisions and a Georgetown fire inquiry.

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Magazine and Gift Offers Promised by News Agency Ad

The notice advertises magazine year subscriptions at various prices and a promotion offering gifts worth 31 000 with magazines. It mentions the Adams Sentinel yearly option and calls for readers to contact A J Porcefield at the News Agency for a circular and latest magazines. The text also touts razor straps and toothache drops as stock on hand.

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Marriages and Obituaries Highlight Local 19th Century Town Notices

Local notices record several marriages in Conon ga Chapel and Petersburg with ministers Reverends Enders Loeh ler and Javolsier. Names include George B Gur en from Kaskaskia Illinois and Miss Mart Noel of Oxford township Adams county. Henry Olinger and Ann Eliza Jacoby. Isaac Stoke and Susan Nail er. William Kris k and Rebecca Stover. Obituaries note Peter Aughinbaugie of s borough aged 73, Jane E wife of Samuel Witheraw, John Bower former resident, William Henry son of Baugh stud Amanda M Fleegel, and Elizabeth Miarseey widow of Christian Vershey aged about 93. The notices situate events across Hancock Indiana Darke counties and nearby towns with farm ownership references.

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