Sheriff Sale of Adams County Farm and Woodlands
In pursuance of a writ of venditioni exponas from the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, a sale of real estate is set for the following property in Hamiltonban and Liberty Townships: a 149 acre farm with a two story dwelling and outbuildings, a 20 acre woodlot, and a 50 acre woodland tract, all seized and to be sold at public sale at Gettysburg Court House on a January date to be announced, for Zavvil Bottrr and others.
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Court of Common Pleas
Alans county
Gettysbure
Siturby
Lotelvels
P. M
Camiltonban
Adams county
John Valentine
A. Reever
A.Taney
unn
Louistonban
Win
Cap
Paxton
J, TD. Vaxtan
pontuating
Hamilte ition menship
Adame
Parse Broucs
Sener
beri
Offien
Feityaburs
garoply
prmp
Carroll county
B lson
Jane
Littestown
Weetiinstar
jim
Tohip Orenturh
Henry Hoppe
ELLEN PYERS
Byers
aviles
Fay
J. Macharius
Martinsborg
Nat fir
Mt. Pleseant
they
Old Court-house Shadows and a Garrison Hymn Narrative
A fragmented antique verse recounts fading times and a court house faded with memory. It laments aging, death, and public life through a somber reflection on past gentry, liberty, and a looming rival in beauty and strength. The piece invokes Lupe, Albion, and a funeral mood as patrons are urged to remember the dead and heed life’s passing pageant.
Chaise Poss Morr sient the evening shilows Molly
A fragmentary note mentions an evening scene with Molly and a weary week ending at daybreak. Names appear garbled but imply a domestic or sentimental moment. The readable bits suggest a quiet, unnamed event rather than a clear news item.
Yellow fever illness and a Moving funeral tale in New Orleans
The New Orleans Advocate reports a striking scene at a funeral for a Maine youth who died of yellow fever in flat city. An onlooker urged to sing for his mother, prompting tears as a stranger spoke of maternal love. Also noted are harsh accounts of New Mexico campaigning and a note on adults playing children’s games, reflecting varied local interests.
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New Orleans
adencate
Maine
natore
Dream of Californian riches ends in reunion romance
A veiled yet wealthy young man deserts hardship for gold in California after a brief courtship, loses his fortune, then, eight years later, recognises his wife aboard a steamer in San Francisco. They reunite, plan to return home, and depart together on the next vessel.
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California
india
Judy
Stata
George
rene
De MCurnee Mpikent
ea Fanny
Capital Sermon in Sierra: Youth, Virtue, and Moral Peril
A writer from the Sierra presents a sermon on youth, conscience, and the dangers of bad company. He argues that associating with vulgar or profane companions stains the heart, weakens duty to God and man, and leads youths step by step toward ruin. He stresses the influence of environment and warns against immoral scenes polluting moral perception.
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Sierra ftors
fitz
corbin
aithar
True Riches and a Giddy Debate on Wealth and Virtue
A fragmented 19th century essay contrasts Socratic wisdom with worldly wealth in Attica and Athens. It recounts a Tremont Temple Boston lecture on difficult speech in Congress, describing Giddings defending free debate amid threats, and a comic exchange about race and character. The text weaves philosophy, politics, and humor, ending with a moral about fortune tied to inner richness.
Ten Brothers Endure Mississippi River Ordeal Near St Louis
The Mason brothers James and William, aged 18 and 2, fled by steamboat mishap after being stranded with no food or shelter. Benjamin F. Watkins sheltered them near the Mississippi above the city. four days on an island left them frostbitten but alive, swimming ashore with only minor toe loss anticipated.
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St. Louie
Sateytay
James
William Mason
Watkins
SWillaon's Island
smelty
Mississippi
Execution at Columbus and grim prison scenes
A historic report details the execution of Myers at the Ohio penitentiary after a mental delay, his defiant, blasphemous behavior on the scaffold, and final removal by the lever. Nearby, a Newark clergyman faced theft of overcoats and sermons, while a New Hampshire town mourned Frances Guck who died from a fish bone lodged in her throat at 87.
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Columbus
Keitley
Noville
Ohio
Myers
Sr. Warner
eone
Warner
whiteh
Newark
Patterson
Ganeite
Krances Guck
Histon
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SHERIFE
Daniel Byers
Bansemer
Baltimore
Grout
Westminster
l'nn-toas
BANSE
WANTEL BYE
Cuowr
lterary
GILLESPIE & THOM
Jones
MISS MCCAHARY
WAVELEY & SATION KRY
hia p'aes
SCIUIGE'S
ENDLEMEN
Sra
herulighs
HICKING
SCIHCK'S
Cashmore
waage
Gary Professionn
Carlos
A. W. DORSEY
Gettysburg
Kyiv
Savithy Pattimors
David MuQyenry
HERANEN CBS
Millombers
OML Stuover
Baurher
DAVID
BURILER
Beitinel
ingine Dinwood
Wo MCONAUGHY
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noved
Buahlers Dewy & Book-Store
Chambersburg street
Terrtory
Brtents
elaine
Lynnce
rts
SUNBEAM
Betty liege
Sarnia
Mensa
pis ren
Ghambhersbare Street
Bringinig & Guipts larve Shoe
Alb
tylus
patconigsey
Fahnestock Brothers
fis PICKING
sCOTT'S
J. C. QUINN
BRO
SCHICK ’S
MILHENY’S
JATRONS
Adams Sentinel
Tlas
Tisnibanal
Panoy
aniny
elisa
Albion
Kansas
Douglas
Tie
Muggison
Geltysoung
ladion
Folka
granphle
Murey
New Mexico
capedilion
Bae
Twa ustiloin
Bridger
darling
henila
Father Malena
graffly
Athens
Socrates
Attica
tony
Attar
Sourates
Greece
Europe
Giddings
Tremont Fempie
Boston
Congress
Georgia
hams
Bisel
Indiana
Blusk
Dawson
Lousiana
Mr. Giddings
lavchalder
Maryland
howie
John Slidell
Black
Kinneth Rayner
Bill Fidd
Vermont
sia
Bil owe
Bill
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