Lost pocket-book and photograph appeal to finder
A large pocket-book containing a photograph of a wife and papers is lost. A reward is offered by Capt. J. C. Boyle for its return. Also reported: a boy drowned near New Castle and a man killed by cars near Enon station with no witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewton
Wampum
New Brighton
J. ¢. Boyle
Fostan
Senser Braden
Ohio
Agues
Enon
Peace County
yEuon
Pension rates and local incidents from historic notices
Pension increases for loss of limb announced with scale by rank across army and navy. Notable injuries include William Reed of Hanover township, who lost a leg and died five hours later. theft at Smith's Hotel. oil yield revival at Smith's Ferry and Little Beaver property. Also notes on home paper loyalty and outdated revenue decisions regarding land deeds and mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Djianyl
Navy
Seco Weotpenn
Williaih Reed
Hanover
Anun Reed
M’carrel
Smith's Rr
Smith's Ferry
Little Bever
Little Beaver
Lutley
Beaver County teaching examinations slated in August
The notice lists beaver county candidates for common schools exams in multiple townships including Freedom Eighth, Industry, Brighton, Boggs, Scottaville, Kettlewood, Furnace and Darlington. Examinations start at 9 am with teachers to apply for positions in their districts. Private exams only for illness or absences upon written director request. parents and directors urged to attend. Darlington Pa August 11 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapplicante
Beaver County
E. Freedom
Airview
Ookatown
Arden
Kettlewood
Furnace
ED Warnock
Big Beaver
Marion
Ank
Mont
Scho
Darlington
M. Gantz
Inition &c
New Brighton
Beaver
County
H. Hice
Sec
Board of ‘Trustees
Carhart
Scrofulous Cure Promised by Ayer Sarsaparilla
In a Humble testimonial, a family recounts a child’s facial sores and scabbing from scrofula. They credit Ayer's Sarsaparilla with reducing virulence, aiding healing, and restoring eyelash growth. Ayer's recommended Todirie wash alongside the tonic is noted. Etna Insurance Company ads praise reliability and assets. Charles B. Huest, Rochester, named local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanver Breit
Tunkhannock Pa
Ayer & Co
Sarsaparilla
Ayer
Etna’ Insurance
Etna Insurance Company
Charles B. Huest
Enq
Rochester
School Pupils Honored with Week’s “Very Good” Streak
Union School pupils across grades 2 4 and 8 are praised for a week ending Aug 18 with notes from teachers Miss Savage and Miss Harper. Students Ella Crail Anna Stokes Jessie McCreery Eddie Hum Willie Sheldake Willie McChintock Joseph Reed Gertie Donehoo Angrelino Anderson Ada Early Mary Lafferty Clara Smith Lulie Stroth Anna Thomas Martin Lyon listed with good conduct. report from No 1 next week by Principal J G Woop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Savage
Ella Crail
Anna Stokes
Jessie M’creery
Eddie Hum
Willie Sheldake
Willie M’chintock
Joseph Reed
Misa Harper
Ada Welsh
Cornelia, Horton
Sarah Robinson
Laura McKinley
Mary McClare
Harry Patton
Leroy ‘Welsh
Independent letter on local politics and social notes
A letter from Independence reports the closing of the local distillery and a hopeful stance for the fall election. It mentions dry weather hindering crops but promises plenty if continued, and warns against sulphuric acid tooth preparations amid warnings about impostors. It recalls Gen. Grant and a St. Louis banquet, with anecdotes of past poverty and early ties to Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebert
Guy
Grant
Judge Moody
St. Louis
Gen
Ton Morrow
Liquirs
Meeting on Freedmen's Aid and Rights Emancipation Support
A Monday meeting at Rev Critchlow's church discussed the Freedmen's Aid Association and Emancipation rights in the South. Rev A B Bradford urged suffrage for freedpeople as key to Reconstruction. Willmer Walton shared southward teaching experiences. Local police measures and arrests were noted with Burgess M S Johns and Chief C W Taylor referenced regarding enforcement and a whiskey-fueled street incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Penna, &c
Critchlow
Church
B. R.bradford
Eagg
J. Gena
Bravido
Pittsburg
Association
South
Basie
Willmer Walton
Revradford
Albestet
W. Taylor
Justicy
M. S.johns
Burgess
Ana Tunt
Alex
Long
Lward Kendy
Ianrh
Baker
Johna
Liong
Kinnedy
Marriage Record from Beaver County and Bridges Water
Fragmented entry notes a marriage by Rev Shields at a Bridgewater location in Pennsylvania on August 41 involving individuals linked to Fregdom and Tennessee. Names appear garbled with references to Samuel Dunlay and Exma C. Duwrael, indicating a priest officiated for a couple from differing counties and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Fregdom
Joan‘Troxt
Kers
Agger County
Beaver
Samuel Dunlay
Bridgewater
Ore Shields
R. R. Moore
Hetbyrilo
Tenn
C. Duwrael
Public auction of real estate in Beaver County
Sheriff sale notice for two properties in Beaver County led by Joseph Lepley. First, a large farm in Big Beaver Township with a two story log house, barn, spring house, and 140 acres clear, plus another parcel adjoining the railroad. second, a lot in Rochester with a two story stone house and outbuildings. Bids require cash with a 10 percent deposit. sale is at the sheriff’s office in Beaver August 16, 1865.
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Porchager
Pas Algu
Pouaa
Beaver
Thomas Bi. Clarke
David Clarke
Mel
Robert Chapman
Robert Clarke
Robert Stingon
William Miller
Fané Mane
Pitta
Pitta. Ft. W. &C RR
Jos. Smith
John Beatty
Joseph Smith
Walter Beatty
Rm -Underlsi
Jas. de Fombelle
M'Clure
Jonathon Phillips
Pinney
Borough of
Rochester
Beaver County
Brighton Street
Washington Jtret
George B. Smith
Joseph
Schonlau
Ferdinand Evers
Shacklett
M’lane
Joseph Leplie
Sheri
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Ani
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Italy
North
Gath
Inia
Texas
Liberia
Saeeees Aleceed, Ste
J. C. Wilson
Rasy
Dad Heine
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Tee
Perigier Fidows
Bank of Pillsburg
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Glas
Smith
Chippewa Dist
Obie
Greene
Hanove
Brighton
Paterson
Newsonis
Franklin
N. Sewibkly
Txpep
H. Kleber& Bro’s
Wood St
Penn'a
Edgeworth Station
Nureeries
Pittaburg
Allegheny
T.L. Shielde & CO
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Allegheny Co
Brxs
Remo
North Bewictly Township
My2l
Fation
Register’s Office
Beavery
Peter Angel
Christian J] Leffler
Tob Emiley
Fénn
David Graban
Thos
Loffet
Jane M'Elhiney
James Weeney
Gov. M. Spalding
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Mary Innen
Benj
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Robthitehill
James Carotherg
Eday Nai Brown
Robt: Brown
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James” “McCready
Jos. Or
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Forge c. Bradshaw
John Clark
Robt
Alcorn
Harrion Carey
Francis’ le
Andrew Harsha
Morcaret Hart
Henry Cowan
Milton Calhoon
Thomas di Calhoon
James Alebrh
Francis T. Wilson
David Thomas
Alex.t. Ritchie
Ritches
T. F. Nay
John Boggs
John'b. Cheney
Odo Cheney
Jos.Wray
Henry Findley
Huison
James MM
Johnston
Saing
James W. Johnston
Samuel Moore
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Elizabeth’ Harsha
Elizabeth Harsha
Jacob
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Peter Beuchter
Robert Ee Ciildian
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Shin WA
HE Kleber
Wood
Pitt
Bro's
Pet
Steinway
Piangs
Western, Pennsylvania
Brother, & Co's
Bridgewater Drug Store
American Ink Company
Cinisa Sfibe Mars Co
Teipe
Dee
Admr
Hert
Fitsimmons
Dee'a
Calboon
Adm
Silas Powell
J. Cross
Hannah Powell
Bert
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Lsvbount
Prigé Bryan
Gynthia Bryan
Woy. Davis
Deo
Augié
John
Frazier
United States
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New York Bank
Hartford Bank
Ounty ‘Scrip
Fi A. Alexander
LJ. Hendee
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Rochente
Manufacturers’ & Merchants’ Insurance Company
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Bennett
Ij Chalfany
Ljanes
Sec’y
James I. ‘Bennett
Jacob L. Schwartz
Robert Lee
J. C. Pershing
M. W. Watson
L.B. McAloy
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J W. Chalfant
Isaiah Dickey
Wm. Walker
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Henry A. Weaver
Chas
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Musical Institute
R. T. Taylor
A. M
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Rochéster
Fortune
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Jean Deeds
Hipaa
John A! Caughey
Jos
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TW Decker
Thorn
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Patterson & David, Baro
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Fry
James Collins
David Scott
Geo Hindsl
Philip Bentel
Wm Eakin
Mefon
John T Holmes
Martha Souders
G Wolf
F. Ae Ror the. Diamond
Phillipsburg
J. Rochester Team Ferry Co
Chas. B. Hurst
Sarumpar
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Emery Eales
Rilla
Sara
Seaten Desert
Howe
Abel Eines
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Tell Batinim
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Gage
Sam
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York
J. E. Johnston
Dolleo
Henry ‘Monro
Wewcastte
Seale Parlin
Harvey Sickles
Wile Able
Tor
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Wwe
USA Health
Hiram Stoat
Missouri
Laurence
Masauchgnetts
Si van Liew
Runswick
Dae’ Morrill
Cincinnati
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J. C. ‘Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Reasuld
Peter’ ‘Angel's Old Stand
Bridge Bh
Obacco
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