Notices and open ad copy from historic newspaper
Notices update on agents for Aters and subscription settlements with J. L. Anderson. Names of offices in Boston and Park Row. Privacy and charge changes announced for coroner and auditor. Mail opening times Western and Eastern regions. Recorder's office lists new commissioners including James McGuire and others. A lecture by Dr Pittenger about the train robbery at Bix Shanty, Georgia planned for Rochester Town Hall.
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Pittenger
Bix Shanty
Georgia
Rochester
Public Meeting Address by Union League Speakers
Rev. W. B. Watkins of New Brighton and Rev. W. G. Taylor of Beaver will address a Union League public meeting tonight at the Court House in Beaver. A large turnout is urged.
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W. B. Watkins
New Brighton
W. G. Taylor
Beaver
Union League
Tragic Drowning of Six Boys at Bridgewater Dam
Friday last six boys attempted a ride in a skiff below Bridgewater dam on the Cam. Three drowned after being swept into the swift current. Capt George Parker rescued others, preventing further loss. Funeral rites led by Revs Cunningham Brackin and Murray were held at Bridgewater M E Church and Becquer burial grounds. Parents express deep thanks to the community for support.
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Bridgewater
Bane
Nicholson
Maratta
George Parker
Rex
Cunningham
Brackin
Murray
M.E
Becquer
Beaver County News Notes House Actions and Local Bills
The column reports on Beaver County affairs including Henry, Esq. returning home and possibly serving again. It lists House actions such as reducing county Treasurer tax collection commissions, raising County Auditor pay, exempting Insane Asylum property in New Brighton from tax, and a water company incorporation supplement. It notes a Sharon property sale by Bridgewater trustees and a bill paying Volunteer Ambulance for Chambersburg and Hagerstown with Senate cut to fifteen days pay.
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Henry
Beaver County
New Brighton
New Brighton Water Company
Methodist Episcopal Church ‘Trustees of
Bridgewater
Sharon
House of Re
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Senate
House
Union and Liberty Defend the American Republic
The piece argues that the United States government, though imperfect, is divinely inspired and the best form of governance. It condemns the Confederacy as treasonous and praises union, virtue, and Christianity as the foundation of the nation, insisting the Union must be preserved and eventually seen as the world’s model government.
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Lord Palmerston
England
Jeff
Davis Andi
United States
Adaptation of the Federal Constitution to a State of Rebellion Lecture
Judge Agnew consents to repeat his able lecture The Adaptation of the Federal Constitution to a State of Rebellion at M B Church Bridgewater on Thursday 28 inst beginning at o clock. The talk has been delivered in Harrisburg and Pittsburg and is praised by jurists and statesmen as masterly and instructive. All invited for a rich literary entertainment and a good audience is expected.
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Union League of Beavery
Bridgewater
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
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St. and
Clellan
Simeon 3
Kemay
Iby
Firat
Hist Beauregard
Heyy
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Mic Joy
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Ruay
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Niles
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Maryland
Boston
Bottica
Legislature adjourns for now after midweek session
The Pennsylvania legislature adjourned last Wednesday marking a temporary pause. Lawmakers expressed relief and noted the next session will return with pending issues unresolved at this time.
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Pennsylvania
Sap Accident Claims Pottery Worker John Cummings
A young worker named John Cummings, about 28, was killed Monday evening when a pine near the Rail Road below Fat Port struck him instantly. He was employed at Mc Kenzie's Pottery. Details are not yet available in this week's issue.
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John
Cummings
McKenzie
Union Meeting in Bridgewater M E Church
A Union demonstration was held at Bridgewater M E Church on Monday night with Gov. Johnston and Dr. M Cook of Pittsburgh addressing. Rev J S Bracken was chairman and Rev W B Watkins secretary. Dr Cook spoke of the Union League’s necessity and pillars, followed by Ex-Governor Johnston on constitutional government, both to strong applause.
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Bridgewater M. E
Gov. Johnston
M’cook
Pittisbirg
J. S. Bracken
W.B. Watkins
M.cook
Pittsburg
Union League
United States
Johnston
Poe
W. B. Watkins
Execution of Eli F Sheets by Beavers County court
sworn deposition details a governor issued warrant directing the execution of Eli F Sheets for murder in the first degree. The deputy sheriff, physician, district attorney, and two ministers witnessed the hanging within the jail yard, following the 1863 order and Beavers County procedures.
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Court of Oyer
Said
Roberts
Commonwealth
E. F. Sheets
Eli F. Sheets
Bea‘ver
Gaid
Eliai Sheets
General Assembly
Eli
M’creary
Oyer& Terminer Court
Teachers Examinations Set Across Townships
Teachers examinations will begin at nine o'clock in the forenoon on Tuesday May 5 at Eakin's school house Brighton township and McKinley school house South Beaver township. Fairview school house May 8. Applicants should bring a copy of Osgood's Fourth Reader writing paper and a pencil.
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Brighton Township
Eakin's
McKinley School
Beaver Township
Court School House
Ohio
Fairview
Osgood
T. C. Carothers
de Oats -Frawnroat Srarmas
Meeting in Beaver appoints delegates for State Convention
A Beaver meeting chaired by Col Thomas Power selected a committee to draft resolutions endorsing Lincoln’s policies and Emancipation. They urged reelecting Gov Curtin, backed Haniel Gnew for Supreme Judge, and nominated Kane Henry as Senatorial delegate. The group planned to publish the proceedings in multiple papers.
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Pittsburg
Thos. J. Power
A. Duff
Maj
J. 8. Darragh
Benj. Rush Bradford
A. G. Henry
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Henry Hice
Samuel Cavet
Ratan
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Lincoln
Andrew G. Curtin
Pennsylvania
Haniel
Lord Lyons
John Ruseol
Democrat
L. Imbrio
Waas
del Fon Kane Henry
Michael Weyand
Danie Agnew
Bee Argus
Sia
Brighton
Times
Harrisburgh Telegraph
Power
Michaele
War News Dispatches From Mississippi and Carolina
Reports from April 16 detail Confederate retreats toward Vicksburg and Grenada, including heavy forces and a large fire near Vicksburg sighted after transports burned. New Carthage occupied by Yankees. Brasichville storehouses destroyed with bacon flour sugar rations. Wheeler’s forces steal two trains in Tennessee with $30,000 money and several officers captured.
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Mostoz
Richmond
Fenterday
Pvr
Jackson
Lake Providence
Vicksburg
Grenada
New Carthage
North’ Carolina
Wilmington
Flora and Pell
Tennessee
Gen'l Wheeler
Nahsville
Murfreesboro
Gen. Rosecrans
Kentucky Leaps In War Effort Fourteen Regiments Sent
The Adjutant General of Kentucky reports the state has sent four infantry regiments totaling 28 470 men fifteen cavalry regiments with 14 472 men and two artillery batteries totaling 1989 men. Overall Kentucky contributed 43 008 men to national military service and General Finnell praises the loyal commonwealth for bearing arms.
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Kentucky
Adjutant General’ of
Finnell
Commonwealth
Venango County Split Rejected Amid Legislative Strife
In April 1868 a contentious bid to form a new Venango Crawford county failed as lawmakers debated borders and influence. The session saw political rancor with reformers, including Mr Brown of Mercer, opposing the measure while urging support for public schools and governance.
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Fou
Exon Station
Mr. Enior
Penge
I. Reep
Darling IP
Beaver County
Fragmentary San Francisco Bea on California Legislature
A fragmentary note argues the California Legislature is democratic and only one candidate ran without money. It criticizes an implied mistake and suggests a Democratic Legislature would not have made such an error.
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San Francisco
Bea
California
Paler
Ted
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