County Fair Rules and Premiums Listing
General rules cover membership certificates, admission, and grounds access. Details include premiums for exhibits, restrictions on intoxicants, horse and carriage fees, entry requirements, auctioning on day three, and officer contact for the upcoming county fair.
List of Grand Jurors September Term Commencing
Names of grand jurors for the September term listed by township and borough. Includes John Faith Jr. James Kennedy. John Black. Ephraim Booth. James Logan. James Ramsey. John Johnston. John By Swarengen. Joseph M Ferrin. Marion Huthes. Evan Townsend. Joseph Wilson. John Chaney. Abraham Hunter. B Smith. Tantes Coleman. Wm Wallace. John Sims. George Hinds. Wm Porter. Reuben Watt. Wm Cursinghin. Robert W Cave. Henry Dufton. David Thomas. John Elder. Wm Fowler. John M Clure. J J Carothers. Lewis Stame. James Dobbsey. Standish Pepyard. Aaron Moore. Jobo McAuley. Sam Moore. Amos Ewing. Jacob Figty. David Hoffler. Jospeh Ammon. Jos. Alexander. Henry Boyle. A Gilland. E D Wenn. Geo Rouscher. Henry Rosemger. Thos Hays. Richard Calhoon. Sam Dayright. Jacob Smith. Sam Caughey. Mile Grove. W B Miles Sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Faith Jr
Sia
John Enon
James Kenedy
Darlington
John Black
Ephraim Booth
Esonony
James I.ooan
Green
James Ramsey
John Johnston
Hanover
John By Swarengen
Joseph M' Ferrin
Marion Huthes
New Brighton
Boro
Evan Townsend
Joseph Wilson
Sewickly
Jobin Chaney
Abraham Hunter
B. . Smith
J . North Sewickly
Tantes Coleman
Pulaskity
Wm. Wallace
Patterson
John Sims
Rochester Boro
George Ilinds
Wm. Porter
Foreman
South Beaver
Reuben Watt
Obie
Wm. Cursinghin
Borough
Robert Wcabe
Hirsin Minor
Henry Dufton
Bix Blaver
Robert Wallace
Chippawa
David Thomas
Dartington
John Elder
Wim. Fowler
John M'Clure
T. W. Hartsbern
Mo ‘ Keannis
Ian Hendrickson
Ooo Frankfort
J. J. Carothers
Franklin
Lewis Stame
James Dobbsey
Freedom
George Barna
Georgetown
Standish Pepyard
Aaron Moore
Jobo M’cauley
Sam’! Moore
Elk Hopewell
Amos Ewing
Jacob Figtey
Harmony
David Hoffler
Joséph. Ammon
New
New Brightonboro: Jos. Alexander
Henry Boyle
A. Gilland
E. D. Wenn
North Sewickly
Karnsimer Hebbly
Hugh P. Wilson
New Sewickly
Geo. Rouscher
Rochlester
Henry Rosemger
Thos. Hays
Raccoon
Richard Calhoon
Sam’ S
Dayright
A Sdath
Beaver
Jacob
Smith
Sam’l Caughey
Brighton
Mile Grove
W .B. MiGsSick
BES Taliens
Frederial Feeky
Trochéster
Bear
David ‘Coheny
Michael Limp
Henry Sutelitte
Scott
Law Line
Ees
Phineas Suulitte
Adam iPison
Sustin Purnell
Ietenat x
Axbington Co
Samuel They
Thomas Aston
William . Dickson
Hany Wilson
L Airchner
Iiliaps
James Wilson
Ington
Ilsc
Stephen Ruscup
Littid
Stephen Auseny
John Wl Millen
Calender
Cuiedh
Weick
Wah Skillen
Carrol
AY Ashintoln
Wim
J Syuvin
Samuel] Dougherty
Clay Avidley
Ington Cain
John Kelley
Yraz Cc Noble
Aaron Teed
Bic Beaver
Lawrence Co
Chase Sampbell
A’ Bernis
D W Boyd
Mathew Wilson
Canonsburg
Washington Co
RS. Robb
War Dickson
Samuel Rankin
North
Strabane
Washington
Vas Speer
Robb C
Vary
Joseph Roberts
Chartiers
IW Douds
George Land
Robert Chew
East Bethlehem
Henry Snys der
Robert Houston
G. Yal’ Minn
Caruchaels
Greene Vo
Witesses
G L Pennington
Aaron Greg
Lewish Lure
Pulaski
Laiwrence
Atkinson
Rowland
Henry Dennison
Ddriegal
Washington’ Co
WC. Anderson
Samuel Kirk
Andrew Gillespie
Jefferson
Rev
Rine
JC Walker
Win Sm’feeley
Carroll
Wishin Ie
Ieton Fo
Withorses
Thos
Kennedy
Bef Bently
William
Berr
North Strabane
John. Berry
Herron
Robert Williams
J. C Robinson
George Lawadee
James G Kerr
Peters
Jane Karr
Jas Crayford
Noah
Galbraith
John Jhlill
Jon Cheasroom
Whipesses
Wm Martivi
Isttae
Wrighton James
Beaver Argus Governor and Judge Endorsements
Beaver Argus dated August 26 1863 endorses for governor Andrew G Curtin of Centre County and for supreme judge Daniel Agnew, with Beaver County emphasis.
Union County Ticket Names for Local Offices
The slate lists William Henry Fallston and Isaiah Whit Lawrence County as key figures for sheriff. Also named are Joseph Ledlie Beaver Register and Recorder Alfredir Moore Beaver Treasurer John Caughey Beaver Clerk of Court John A Frazier Darlington Commissioner John H Beighley Economy to asst Coroner Thos Deviney New Brighton Poor House Director John K Potter Racoon Auditor Joseph McClure Bridgewater Trustees of Academy Rev D A Cunningham Bridgewater and William Orr Beaver as nominees for various county roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Beighley
Thos. Deviney
New Brighton
John Kk. Potter
Racoon
Joseph M'Clure
Bridgewater
Trustees of Academy
D.A. Cunningham
Bridgew
William Orr
Beaver
Notice of firm dissolution and committee meeting in Beaver
Nicholson announces disposal of interest in Beaver Argus and urges all debtors to settle with J L Anderson. Beaver County Union Executive Committee requests full attendance at Court House Beaver on Thursday 27 inst for a meeting and to list committee members and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aving
Beaver Argus
J. L. Anderson
Nicholson
Beaver
Hicuse
M. Moord
Robert Wallace
Johe S Herron
George N. Taylor
Samuel A. Power
Samuel Mitchell
John Cuthberison
S. J. Cross
Thos. Nicholson
John A. Gibb
Milton Lawrence
Jon C. Christie
Loyalty and treason in Beaver County calls to action
A Beav er County editorial urges support for Curtin and Agnew over Woodward and Lowry in the county and state elections. It brands Copperheads as traitors and cowards and urges organizing in every township to back loyalty and finish the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver County
Woodward
Lowry
Rhaient
Copperheads
United States
House of Representation
Clement L
Vallandigham
Ohio
Canada
Benjamin Wwood
New York
Congress
H.C. Burnett
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Elijah H.norton
Missouri
John W.reid
Missourri
House of Sprees
Woodwand
Fallandigham
Muitos
Union
Thalfac
Copperhead
Loyalty
Curtin
Agnew
Ardice
Defiant Union Defenders Denounce Copperheads in Wartime
A heated earliest uniformed troops rally attacks copperheads and traitors as cowardly enemies of national unity. The piece recalls battles and promises swift retribution, noting a local assault in Beaver as a foreshadowing spark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfield
Union
Copperhead
Beaver
Butternut Convention Speaker Attacks Governor Curtin
A speaker at the Butternut convention held in the Beaver County Court House denounced Governor Curtin for not calling out the state militia sooner as Leo's army threatened invasion. The crowd cheered the speaker’s accusations, while defenders of the government urged loyalty and urged readiness to meet opposition with truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatis
Leo
Ge Algo
Curtin
Avith
Capt David Critchlow and Surgeon Shelléck Return Home
Capt Critchlow of the 100 Regiment and Surgeon Shelléck arrived home last week after over two years in service. Critchlow, an early volunteer from the county, is praised as brave, efficient, and masterful in tactics. Shelléck, formerly Day Minute 3, raised a company, helped capture James Island and Port Royal, fell ill, recovered, and rejoined as surgeon, beloved for kindness and bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Critchlow
Roundheads
Critchlow
Hd i
Ias
Ilevis
Surzeon
Pennsylvania Union State Convention Nominates Curtin and Agnew
The Union State Convention met in Pittsburgh on the 6th inst and nominated Andrew G. Curtin for re election as Governor of Pennsylvania and Hon Daniel Agnew of Beaver for Judge of the Supreme Court. Supporters hail Curtin as adequate to wartime duties and Agnew as a sound, eminent jurist fit for the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittsburgh
Andrew G. Curtin
Pennsylvania
Daniel Agznew
Beaver
Supreme Court
Curtin
Curin
Agnew
Jupee Agyew
Judge Agnew
Beaver County
Supreme Judio
Navy service takes two Sawyer brothers into U S Navy
For want of space we cannot publish this week the report of the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society which will appear next week. The two sons of Rev Isaac Sawyer pastor of Union Baptist Church have joined the United States Navy. Edward I Sawyer now Ensign and Isaac Sawyer Jr Master’s Mate in Pitts Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Jeep
Navy
Issac Sawyer
Union Baptist Church
United States Navy
Edward I. Sawyer
Merchant Service
Isaacs Sawyer, Jr
Pitts
Dispatch
Exemption List and Civil War Letter Accounts
Exemption lists show individuals exempted for various reasons, with long notices naming dozens of witnesses and counties. A soldier letter recalls Port Royal progress to Folly Island, Fort Wagner, and field hardships, praising Captain Littell and Col. Shaw while noting more casualties and the burden of long campaigns.
Probate and estate notices in Beaver County 1868
Executors announce letters testamentary for Joseph Tallon of Chippwa township Beaver County. Heirs and creditors are asked to settle debts and present claims to Johnathan Taylor and Andrew Taylor administrators. The dated Aug 26 1868 notice requests prompt payment and proper proof for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joserh Tallon
Chippwa Tp
Beaver County
Johnathan Taylor
Chippers
Andrew Taylor
Hanover
JosErn
Pruitistale
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Patr
Board of Managers
Lmanufacturing
Anyerson
WeCrearf
Ted Fay
Kmotte
Premims
Anib
G. N'Creary
Brawam
Wolf
Wil J. Wazen
BODEN
Secretars
A. G. Munk
Daniel
ARGUS
D. L. Imbrie
Centre County
Daniel Agnew
Assembly
William. Henry
Fallston
Isaiah Whit
Lawrence County
Joseph Ledlie
Beaver, Register,& Recorder
Alfredir
Mouore
John Caughey
John A. Frazier
D. B. Short
Robert Scott
Thos. M.standi H
le Sohn
M. Shirodes
W. WV. Kerr
Jonathan Paul
Sam‘j.manning
Sherlock Stone
Joseph Phillis
James Warnock
Ephraim Smith
M. Ross
Julin Slentz
John Wilson
Rutan
Bigiasu
Spresa
Post Hospital
Folly Island, & Co
G.C. Speveren
Keystone
Port Royal
Folly Island
Stono Inlet
Morri- Island
Morris‘Island
Bota
Wagner
Fort Sumter
Fort Wagner
Connerticut
A. Dext
Oldbry
Gilmore
War Department
Connecticut
Morris “Tilany
Utleast
John
Littell Thas
Wand
Wm. S. Morehead
Cooke
Robert’ Boak
Georo “Brench
Rochester
Pittsburg
Minersville
Captain Littell
Hookstown
Beaver, Co
Maassachusetts
Shaw
Thorrow
Hilton Head
Bat JI
Dar Onze
Albert
Purvis
fLilton
Trent
Seghe North
Gordons Scott
Wni Dorwitn
Leyi Davis
Thomas B. Caldve
Sarah Eiderson
Edda
Caldwell
Robt Eick
Neshannov ‘Lawrences
Dickoxeph Fosicg
Geo Mbenty
Nottingham
Lear
Henry
A He
Carlisle
Noy Sowidils
John Chane
Andrew M'Daniel
Wal
Andrew
I Daniel
Dan ‘S Sherrard
Shienamvin
Wington
Win
Shearer
Martin Gout
Martin Gout, ’ Henangoly Washiton Co
Tacol Mary Conner
Jetfornani
Washing Co
George Noahs
Blige
Hugh Brannon
Switnesses
Owen Brand
Rine Brannon
Edward Rush
West Bethlehem
Igoington
Win Jacob Rush
Sellars Millar
Independence
Wastington Vo
Joseph
Sarith Miller
Abraham Reid
Carmichaels
Frenco
Matilda
George
East Beth le Washington
John Bole
James Murry
Exenet
Win Wil
Tan Wwherry
James Wherry
Avation Cramline
West
Bethlehem
Barclay Cramitine
Samuel Farre
Aitaeh Grant
Wasningu
Brinh
Ridge Mater
Beaver Oy Witnesses
Samson
Kerr
Bes
Nenew
Avin Jommecraft
Northy Stebbate
AY Reahfitetan
Cuwits
Weg Alexander
Htacob Miller
West Berrngton
Marighet Miller
Te ' Sol H Miller
West Leth Mleig
LL Fonts
James Mr Wehyer
Lawrer
John I. Johnston
Hson
Esther Stobosaw
F Baigent
Adeelal
Livia Strid
Wilson Dailineas
Saniel Myers
Soyer Bale WN
Ash Des Witnesses
Jofing
Wwest
Clee
Neissskich Vail
Faro Liston
Alien
Washin
Berg
Arshih
SiBnacken
Mr. Hawkins
Eliza Ann
STRA
Vor Gounty, Pa
Jon. Panis
Marion
Beavereos
Beaver Marke
Chanteren G Weekly
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