Great Men Pass On As Noted Figures Die in 1865
A strip of obituary notes chronicles the passing of renowned figures across Europe and America. It lists ages for leaders like Hugo, Dickens, Lamartine, and Carlyle, among others, while noting American scholars and statesmen such as Everett, Longfellow, and Sumner. The set includes amnesty oath records, a personal anecdote about Robert E. Lee, and brief notes on land reclamation, political commentary, and a crime-related arsenic death in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumboldt
Goose
Uhtand
Meyerbeer
Thackeray
Arago
Huche
Dod Hamilton
Earth
Lord Brougham
Mazoni
Guizot
Ruckert
Berryr
Rossini
Lamartine
Grote
and Raake
Carlyla
Thiers
Victor Hugo
Liebig
Kaulbach
Jake Stuart Mills
Bulwer
Cantu
Gladstone
Tennyson
Whiter
Holmes
Charles Sumner
Tee
State Department
Robert H. Les
United States
R. E. Lez
A. Davidsox
Copper ore near Monterey Springs prompts new venture
Reports from Adams county say rich copper ore near Monterey Springs invites formation of a company to develop the land. An eclipse visible Thursday morning drew thousands of observers as no other U S eclipse will be seen until 1869. Emigration to the West increases with families moving from Banover area toward Ohio and Illinois. A Hanover train conductor Roy Scots was injured but recovering and continues duty. A boy fell from a tree breaking both arms. another boy near MeShereveew hurt while gathering hickory nuts.
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Monterey Springs
Adams County
seThe
Nood
U. States
sarQo
Roy Scots
Hanover
Swan
Reyolds
Wadeworth
Aleck Tayes
Pennsylvania
Rachelder
Gettysburg
Shooting Affray In Mount Joy Township Leaves Man Wounded
The article reports that Witherew orner, son of Capt. John Horner, was badly injured by Sheriff Robert during a Wednesday arrest near Mount Joy township. The defendants had been accused of interfering with a returned Genadian named Schwartz. Details are not yet learned. Also noted are a postponed Soldiers' Reception and a pastor’s resignation in York Springs with church repairs and potential charge division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witherew Orner
John Horner
Mountjoy Township
Robert
Hit
Schwartz
Aivging Echoal
Star
Burial of a Soldier Greenlee interred with war honors
Sunday afternoon at 1 PM the body of Greenlee a Lieut in the 1st Pa Cavalry killed at Spotsylvania was moved from Greene County to Ever-Green Cemetery to rest beside a brother killed at Gettysburg. Father present with citizens showing sympathy. Funeral rites conducted at Mr. Gariach’s house by Rev Carnahan and Prof Mableberg. Also note a Philadelphia jeweler advertises a gold cigar stock.
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Hall
Greenlee
Greene
Lery
Spotsylvania Courthouse
Gettysburg
Ever-Green
Aleo
Dlr
Carnahan
Mableneberg
Gariach
Adams County Vote Totals and Local Crime Report
The record shows Union and Opposition vote tallies for Adams County since 1860 with detailed yearly totals and Army votes in select years. Also reported are a burglary on a special car near the depot, a guard injured, theft of a watch and chain, and an arrest warrant issued for a suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Union
Endorses the President by Philadelphus editor
Morton M M Michael Isq mayor elect of Philadelpus and editor of the North American and United States azette was serenaded after a patriotic address. He endorsed Johnsons reconstruction policy and criticized the Democratic party for opposing him, hoping the opposition power would fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton M’michael
Isq
Philadelpus
United States
Johnson
Democratic Party
Democrats Celebrate Near Victory After Election Awe
The Democrats commend themselves for narrowly avoiding a heavier defeat in the recent elections. They note estimated votes of about twenty thousand in Pennsylvania, thirty thousand in Ohio, and twenty thousand in Iowa, expressing relief the result was not worse than anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennssiasnaa
Ohio
Pennsylvania Election Resolution and War News
The convention’s plan for Reconstruction is contested by many. it urges loyalty and constitutional guarantees for inalienable rights after the war. Foreign reports include steamship Sentia’s arrival, Fenian arrests, and a royal commission on cattle disease. National finances shift as Bank of France and Bank of England adjust rates. Pennsylvania results show Union gains with Senate 21 to 12 and House 67 to 33 for Unionists.
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Pennsylvania
Holcom
Jude Menor
Sentia
New York
Lindsay
United States
Madrid
England
Bank of France
Liverpool
Bank of England
Qanzals
Gettysburg address echo as Hancock speaks on sacred ground
General Hancock speaks from a Gettysburg veranda to citizens, praising the Union victory and the field’s heroism. He recalls regiments and commanders, calls for pilgrimage by future generations, and honors Pennsylvania contributions, while naming locals and veterans. Other items note Philipps tirade in Boston, a Mexico imperial dynasty update, cholera spread in Europe, shipwrecks, and cemetery wealth.
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Hancock
Gettysburg
Union of the States
Our Mutual Friend to be published by Petexson and Brotgers
Philadelphia publishers announce from advance sheets the Dickens novel Our Mutual Friend in full and abridged form with illustrations. They forecast strong reception, noting it is among the author’s best works and promising popular appeal.
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T. B. Petexson & Brotgers
Philadelphie
Morvan
Charles Dickens
New Noval
Railroad Accident near Lancaster causes deaths and injuries
A serious Pennsylvania rail crash four miles west of Lancaster killed one person and wounded several others. A front truck wheel failed tearing the car bottom, six to eight feet, sending bodies along the track. The rear trucks passed over victims. seven passenger and two luggage cars were involved as the Day Express from Pittsburgh to Erie ran off the track. Medics arrived from Lancaster, with aid volunteers helping amid mangled remains. Names listed include Mrs Anna D Bart and others, with multiple Wills and Butlers among the dead. The accident is attributed to possible latent wheel defect. investigation by coroner and officers followed.
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Lancaster Express
Pennnsylvania
Landisville
Differsville
Compton
Anna D. Bart
Hou Tus
P. Barr
Pittsburg
Surveyor General
Pennsylvania
Witham Butler
Lewistown
Philadelphia
Mary Butler
Gel
Wm. Butler
H. Butler
Withawsport
Klarksburg
Sarah Willers
Thea Wallet
New Cumberland
Cumberland County
Mardalena Gette
Tutte
Milwaukie
Wisconsin
T'S City
Indy
California
Mrs. Gette
Woodward Hill
Bart
Moffit
James. Barr
Quroner Snyder
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Middlesex County
Mass
Boston Courier
James Buchanan
Kenneth Rayner
William Elder
Washington
Rayner
South
Kansas
Richmond
Ar. P
Richmond Republic
American Institute Delr
Calvin Bates
A. Hushberger
Frank Stewart
Menena
Con
Ressineer
George W. Lawrence
Washington County
Masiher
Congress
24Th
Hig
Big Foss
Cavrias
St Louis
Mary Ann Halper
CHS
Adams Sentinel
Cettysburg
Banover
Wesley Roberts
Michael G. Lawrence
Ephaim Bair
Illinois
Ima
P. Rasy
York Springs
Middletown
Dauphin County
Petersburg
New Chester
Chas. Oakford & Sons
Hascock and Star
Billy
le Wes
Ster
Hanover Spectator
Dr. Peffer
Assembly
Adams
Dave Peffer
Abbottstown
Peffer
Teachers’ Institute
Glink
Linn
Newville
Moses McClean
John Houck
Joseph Wable
Atommasburg
Michael Spangler
Himes
Cannon
Alexsander Spangler
Joseph Brodhead
SeThomas Warren, Sr
Crave
Soldiers’ National Cemetery
Daniel Garver
Pennsyvania
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Greensburg
Thomas Taperman
Hagerstown
Gunderland Valley Railroad
Brave & Sos
Gurtisland
Blu
Europe
Free Masons
George N. Saunders
Canada
Saunders
Ieirh
Pimes
Orton
Oternal Revenue
Copany
Orta
Mexico
Maximilian
Aaron
Union Party
State Senate
House
Mar Weodell Philipps
Boston
Gen. Banks
Lousiana
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Baltimore
Lincoln
Wiy
New York World
Augustin L Iturbide
Augustin
Salvador
Gren
Iturbide
Josefa
Eurer
Pringas
Georgetowe
D. OC
Miss Green
Southampton
Shohing Common
Jitterne
Bitterne
Bitterme
France
Toulon
Sallice Pont
Sian Toada
Paris
Vacher
Atlanta
New Orleans
Sandy Hook
Titwnia
Augusta
Missouri River
Brewen For
Arichat
Cape Breton
Alice B
Byansis
Greenwood Cemetery
New York Journal of Commerce
Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylennias
Lancaster
George P. Braneman
Keller
Erie
South Carolina
Tresson
Jefferson Davis
Con Htees
Supreme Court of the United States
Jefferson Davia
Syracuse Journal
Slocum
Pranklin
General Slocum
Detroit
Wo. Jones
Columbus
George Giddings
Beto Virginia
Richwood
Suesday
Lynchburg
Peter Bill Smith
Govarnor Smith
Virginia
Warrenton
Carro
Brilliant
St. Louis
Memphis
Missouri
Ena
Newpark
N.d
Sterling
Upper Canada
Toronto
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