Terrible Calamity and Fire on Canal Boat
A boat named for Col John F. Brandt burned near the wharf yesterday about three o clock. Two men Edward Collins and Washington Good were found burned in the cabin. Washington died at 9 9 P M and Collins died about 7 P M after rescue and medical aid. A bestman Charles J Conrad was arrested on suspicion of setting the fire.
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John FA
Brandt
Wharf
Pew Depot
Tagoon
Pasaing
Edward Collins
Washington
Collins
Ile
Cherry Alley
Seiler
Henderson
Charles J Conrad
Radabaugh
Justion Header
Winwixoray
Dupont
Owder Mills
Alexis J. Dupont
Mr. Dapont
Aulis
Edward Hurt
Foreman
Anthony Dougherty
Louis Vache
John
Prospectus and notable items from the era readers
The column highlights a Scientific American prospectus noted for its value to mechanics, manufactures, and agriculture. It reports a Hanover shoe-store burglary, a cable accident in London, a fatal rifle accident near Shrewsbury, and telegraph news from Gen. Scott. Other items mention a New York surrogate court ruling on Burdell, a major Jersey Shore fire, the death of Dr. Thomas Dick, the French novelist Eugene Sue, a battle with Apache Indians, and Colonel Miles on the Gila river with Italian casualties and wounded.
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Scientific American
Thomas Dick
Broughty Ferry
The
Tay
Scotland
Dr. Dick
Wugene Sua
Prench
Dow
Jol. Roberts
Las
St.Louis
New Metloy
Col. Miles
Gila River
Stein
Davis
Pine
Cal. Miles
Halifax
Atlantic
Cyclops
Valentia Bay
Field
London
Agamemnon
Niagara
Susquehannah
Plymoth
Liverpool
Delhi
Arunzebad
Sirsa
Allahabad
Spain
Constantinople
Our Next Sheriff in Petersburg CY and Campaign Hope
The Adams Sentinel prints a letter praising Joax D. Beeren of Petersburg as a strong sheriff candidate. The writer, Torent, argues Beeren is an excellent citizen with wide county support and predicts his nomination would yield a heavy vote. Aug. 26, 1887.
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Ma. Hanver
Sentinel
Joax D. Beeren
Petersburg
Times
Torent
Terrible Wisconsin Hurricane Destroys Woodland Homes
A violent hurricane swept Woodland Wisconsin last night destroying every house. Train agent Mr Tos was killed while attempting to stop a freight train set in motion by the wind. Telegraph lines and tracks were damaged. Other items report New York census widows versus widowers, German emigration, Delaware market cars for truck farmers, a dramatic four rainbow sighting in Tennessee, and cattle disease near Utica linked to oats disease.
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Wisconsin
Cueaco
Woodland
Tos
Wonon
Abundant Illinois harvests and a traveling circus
A reader notes Illinois wheat and corn production surges with forecasts of 85 million and 290 million bushels respectively. Descriptions of Marshall County fields and harvest scenes follow, then a notice on an upcoming elephant show by the American Circus Co with praise for horses, elephants, zebras, and ponies in Boston style entertainment.
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Egypt
West
Ulinois
Llinais
Newark
Boston
Great American Circus Co
Messrs. Sands, Nathans, & Co
Nathana
Sands
Madame Brower
Mons
Ferranti
la Grange
Vermont Whigs Nominate Wheeler and Pritchard in Montpelier
Vermont Whigs held a state convention at Montpelier on the 12th instant and named John Wheeler for governor and G. W. Pritchard for state treasurer. A state committee was appointed and resolutions pledged adherence to Whig principles and organization. The item also reports on European harvests, European weather, and related market notices.
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Vermont
Montpelier
John Wheeler
G. W. Pritchard
Whig Party
Scientific American premiums for subscriber clubs 1858
Publishers offer 1500 dollars in cash premiums for the fifteen largest lists of subscribers by January 1858. Prizes range from 200 to 20 dollars with payments after January 1 1858. Subscriptions priced at two dollars yearly with discounts for larger clubs and Canada payments accepted.
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Southern
Canada
Impressive Safe At Harmers Savings Bank Town Tour
The 44 by 42 foot safe weighing about 60 pounds attracts wide attention at Harmers Savings Bank office in Gettysburg Square. Townspeople and country visitors alike come to see the giant depositors’ safeguard and its strong security features. A sermon on the Lord's Supper will be administered at the Presbyterian Church in Gettysburg on the following Sabbath morning.
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Chicago Daily Tribune
Thas
James O. Brayman
Chicago Democrat
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McNally & Co
Brayman
Tribune
Buffalo Press
The
Democrat
Wentworth
First Baptist Ghureh
Harmwers’ Unit Bechantes” Savings Lastitehen
Publig Square
M Bank
Gettysburg
Marriages in St Josephs Charett and Local Townships
On the 18th inst at St Josephs Charett Rev Ro Caperautti joined WAT FL LANSINGER of Littlestown and CE CULTA JOSEPIENE daughter of Mr William Tyson of Emmitsburg. On the 30th inst Rev Mr Thosk man joined DAVID Wagner and TAR RIBY SCUMMER both of Butler township. On the 21st inst Rev L Gerhard joined JACOB HARTMAN and CATHAR ree MILLER both of Hamilton township.
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Jacob Hartman
Cathar Re Miller
Hamilton Town
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