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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1842
Page
1
A dramatic poem laments sorrow and death from alcohol abuse, urging reason and temperance. It describes famine, widows and orphans, and ruined families, then calls on readers to join the temperance army and spread a warning across nations and seas.
Fragmentary wartime obituary era line exalts duty and divine support for ending the lists and defending the right as Hosray PV Parr Ul urges unity and resolve.
A narrator recalls his sick friend R in London and the mother's steadfast care during brain fever. Delirium, love, and memory clash as the narrator learns of past losses, a youth’s education, and a romantic complication involving Marta and a libertine suitor.
A narrator recounts the March Hyde Park duel between Richard R and H, sparked by a murdered brother. Richard avenges him in a pistol duel, wounding H fatally and then fleeing to the Continent. The tale details the family's grief, the killer's pursuit, and Richard’s lifelong isolation after the event.
A comfortable two story brick house on Fifth Street to fit a small family is available for rent at a reasonable price. Benefits include a good cellar water access and a garden. Possession near April first. For details contact the editors of the Union January 15.
A writ of attachment was issued by Justice Joseph C. McClary of Warren township Jefferson County Ohio against the goods credits and effects of Joseph A Tozer an absent debtor dated January 10 1842 James Taylor provided notice on January 18 1542
LL persons indebted to the subscriber by note or book account should call and pay promptly. Those unable to pay in full are asked to pay part, as recent losses compel this appeal. V. Owrsyny.
Steubenville December 25. Owesney still has on hand all items in the Grocery and Provision line and will sell low for cash or approved produce. He has recently added an additional supply to his former stock.
The partnership of Martin Dury, Romen Dury, Joseph Dury, and Mathias Dury in clock making and vending dissolves by mutual consent. Future boxes will be contacted by Martin, Joseph, and Mathias Dury, one fourth mile east of Springfield, and by Roman Dury one and a half miles south of Springfield in Jefferson County. Date January 28, 1841.
Public sale of the house and lot formerly occupied by Welham Hoaworh is announced for Monday at an unspecified time. Property located in Viere ndtitiom will be offered as promised with plans for a private sale under stated conditions.
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