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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1857
Page
3
A chaotic election day erupted as bands of outsiders clashed with voters in multiple wards. Police and U S Marines intervened after rifle and cannon threats, injuring several and prompting evacuations. Casualties include Richard Gwens and multiple others. several killed, many wounded.
The Osage land office opened for private entry amid a two year old town of eight hundred in the northwestern district. About fifteen hundred gathered, two thousand land speculators, sleeping on the streets for access. Entry rules sparked chaos injuring several including Mr Crawford and Mr Ensign. the register intervened to save lives as one hundred fifty thousand acres were slated for entry.
A Philadelphia train carried about five hundred Mormon emigrants toward Salt Lake City led by high priest Mathias Crowley, aided by counselors Henry Hunt and Olaf No Zienist. The contingent includes adults and children, with craftspeople among the men, and the women in white straw hats. They plan a three to four month pilgrimage across the plains to their destination.
A 54 by 44 foot safe weighing 4 360 pounds draws crowds at the Farmers and Mechanics Savings Institution in the Public Square. Townsfolk and country visitors view this largest safe in the county as a sign of security for depositors, suggesting deposits earn interest with strong safeguards. Also advertised are beauty and health products including a perfume and Ridway Regulator line, with notices urging caution on counterfeit bottles and promoting patented remedies and tooth care.
Marriages announced include Rev C W Schafer officiating in St James Lutheran as he weds Rose Scuf ter, and other unions across York and Adams counties. Notables include Samuel J Stine and Mary Jane Trump of Adams county and Singleton Chronister marrying Rebecca Sane Castoman of Butler township, among others.
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