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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1859
Page
2
Northern and Southern papers recount John Brown's raid and border tensions as reports describe fear and vigilant troops in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The Harrisburg Telegraph and Pittsburg Dispatch note reactions of courts, soldiers, and citizens amid looming executions and possible rescues.
The report details the upcoming session composition in the House and Senate, potential Speakership contests between Grow and Sherman, clerkship prospects involving Forney, and possible Republican control shifts. It also notes expected debates on Post-Office funding Kansas admission Turf census and presidency amid a large legislative cohort and administration pressure.
Thanksgiving day passed in orderly quiet with suspended business and church services at Christchurch. Rev. Mr. Keiser preached. afternoon social visits noted. Death of Rev. Cuanurs I. Wexsu in Baltimore aged 63, remains brought to New Oxford for interment. A youth, Tuxny W. Wir. Sow, admitted to practice in Northumberland courts, plans to hang his shingle in Williamsport. The issue also covers party politics and local church appointments in York and Reading, Pa.
A town meeting in the Arbitration Room of the Court Tie discussed lighting the town with gas. Committees were named to count residents willing to take gas and burners, with reports due at the next meeting. Officials noted strong public interest and planned a follow up gathering Monday at seven.
In Gettysburg on Monday election day the Bank of Gettysburg named directors: George Swope David Kandichart Marcus Samson Wm D Himes Henry Wirt Joshua Motter George Young J J Shark D Wills M J Myers John W Longwell Facob Looser John Waugh and others. On Wednesday Mr Savuen Lerust of this borough bought the Glonce W Simiver farm in Cumberland township for 3420 cash. Convers Woodcurry sold 94 acres in Mountpleasant township to Ruowsita of York county for 2000 cash and purchased the Cuireus farm of C McClean Gui reus in Cumberland township for 3000 cash.
The Tan over Branch Railroad Company has placed a passenger and baggage train on its line, promising faster travel and benefits to three roads. The Conowago is being repaired to operate the passenger service.
The notice promotes Mr B J Miyyygg confessional shop next to the Post Office with a wide toy and confectionery stock for Christmas. It advertises wholesale and retail sales and highlights holiday appeal for children and friends, aiming to boost sales before the season.
The Festival committees have organized a Ladies and Gentlemen sub group and secured the second and third stories of Sheads and Buehler's building. Tickets for 50 cents grant admittance to a supper and evening refreshments in the lower room. Contributions of porkies geese hams apples oysters are invited from country friends to raise funds for the Bund.
On Friday night thieves broke into the small dwelling of Tarver D. Swesey and carried off about 50 pounds of beer and some puddings. The note urges keepers to watch premises and ensure night security.
Mr. Mienane YWorrixa of Franklin township was found dead on the morning of the 20th at the foot of the stairs in his still-house. His neck was dislocated and his body bruised. He had left for the mill the evening before and may have stopped at the still during the walk. The family believed him in the mill and learned of the death next day. Neighbors recall him well, and no evident foul play is suspected.
Mr Mieuvex Wore of Yuneytown died in a road accident while hauling lime on the Littlestown to Emmitsburg route. A saddle mishap caused the horse to fall and rollers passed over his shoulder and neck, instant death. The body was taken to his brother’s nearby residence. Verily in the midst of life we are in death. Emanu el Myers Snyder Rupley Henry Kiefiver and Valentine Gass faced kidnapping charges at Carlisle Court. three were acquitted and Myers was found guilty on some counts, a new trial motion followed. Kit Carson, the famed mountaineer, died recently at Taos New Mexico where he served as Indian agent.
The Court of Quarter Sessions disposed cases from Conan va Samuel Cashman to Lucy Ann Miller and others for Assault and Battery with varying verdicts and fines. Manuel Izer received three months imprisonment and a $20 fine plus costs. Civil suits included McCreary v Sutton with $3 damages and Ferguson v Boller with $40 verdict for defendant. An grand jury returned a true bill for the murder of Joseph Croft against Bingaman Stover and Craig.
The Waynesboro Record estimates the Gettysburg to Waynesboro railroad at 310 080 in construction and material costs. It would run from Gettysburg to the Viaduct and along Green Ridge toward Snyder’s Forge then down the mountain to the valley. A public meeting was set in Waynesboro on Saturday the 26th at 2 PM to arrange a survey of the route.
A late election in the Pike's Peak area shows strong support for a Provisional Government with a North state majority filling key posts. Governor Robert W. Steele of Nebraska and Lucien Wo Bliss of Kansas headline state officers amid a regional push for autonomous governance.
An account from the Baltimore Set describes a fatal crash on the Northern General Railroad Saturday afternoon. Conductor Alfred Crawford was killed on the Mount Washington cut when decayed ties caused cars to derail. two others were injured. The article notes Crawford’s upright character and mentions rescue efforts and community mourning.
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