Beavers Bank Stock Subscription Meeting Notice 1864
The adjourned meeting of stock subscribers for the National Bank to be located at Beav er held at the Court House on Saturday the 16th January 1864 at 4 PM. Subscribers and others aiding the general government are urged to attend. Thos Mcreery, Chairman.
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National Wal Bank
Alb Din
Ional Bank
Beaver
Court’ House
Bat‘arday
Imanajgei
THOS
M’creery
Ch’n
A Nation Divided on Presidents and Peace
In Louisville the other day soldiers drank poison, two died and a third is critical. Meanwhile public debate rages over a second term for Lincoln and the danger of moving to a monarchy. The piece urges unity and continued leadership by trusted leaders to end the rebellion.
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Louisville
National Union Leagues urged to organize for the Union
A call praises National Union Leagues as loyal, nonpartisan support for the government. It notes their simple platform, broad North support, and need to continue until the Union is restored. Capt Geo. W. Hamilton is credited for energy in raising volunteers.
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Opep
Ihonest
Tréapon
Jandlis
Union Party
North
Sind
Friends
Union
Bup
Abie
Union Lesgués
T ‘League
Weide
City Public Schools Promise Noted in West Claim
The Lotsiville Journal extols local public schools as foremost in the West and perhaps the nation, urging wider recognition of their qualities amid reflections on fallible praise and public pride.
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Lotsiville Journal
Falla -City
Rebellious Sentiment Fades as Union Loyalists Rise
A wartime editorial praises veterans for bearing hardship and pledging to restore national power and liberty. It notes Congress extending bounties to March and endorses a plan to raise funds to free Confederate soldiers, while criticizing Pennsylvania Senate opponents and urging release of Maj. White.
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PoRnion
Congress
Sénate of
Pennsylvania
Vallapoighara
Clymer
Granny
Hopkins
Senate
Washington County
Hopking
Maj
White
Richmond
Jis
Union
Local 24th District Volunteering Quota Nearing Fill
The Volunteering in the 24th District is nearly at quota with Lawrence St. Oaely acknowledged for strong effort. Beaver County townships fill their quotas through private subscriptions, with a draft averted by closing participation. The Board of Fardumout earns praise for energy and efficiency while Capt. in charge of the recruiting works tirelessly to meet the required quota.
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Lawrence St Oaely
Ita
Beaver County
Fardumout
Bonn
Lengthy Civil War casualty list from Knoxville siege
Fragmentary wartime letter recounts casualties in a regiment during the retreat from Knoxville. Names, injuries, and deaths are listed in sequence with dates from November to December. The note notes a large loss during a Fort Saunders action and compares with Union forces.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Eprron
Lenon
Biego
Awa
J .M. Reed
Bathileps
P. “Bird
John, Corneely
Ward Fuster
Mifeshi
Charles
Nus
Coen
Fort Saunders
Michigan
N. Y
Pennry
W. Seneee
Pioneer Richio Passes In Beaver County Aged Settler
Obituary notes the death of Mr Richie a respected Beaver County pioneer born around 1860. An early settler who arrived four years before county organization he lived through the county’s growth from sparse settlement to a thriving community. Known for honesty kindness and civic involvement he supported Jefferson and Douglas in politics and left a legacy of good standing and neighborly service.
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Centre County
Beaver
Hopewell
Richie
Kooya
Far West
Te Richio
Imran
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Stephen A. Douglas
Lim
Causes for Exemption From Military Draft
The text lists diseases and conditions that would exempt drafted men from military service. It describes physical and mental impairments, including organ diseases, tuberculosis, cancer, aneurysm, chronic rheumatism, eye and hearing loss, facial deformities, speech and nerve issues, venereal disease, abdominal and digestive problems, hernias, fistulas, ulcers, and amputations. It notes affidavits and examinations as part of the exemption process and emphasizes permanent or severe impairments.
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Philis
Jonas
A Tennessee Slaveholder Advocates Hiring Freed Slaves
Governor Johnson of Tennessee in his January Nashville speech praises freeing enslaved people and hiring them out to work. He asserts freed slaves perform better, urges other slaveholders to hire their former slaves to foster self reliance and financial gain.
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Vernor Johnson
Tennessee
Nashville
Tabor
Fragmented OCR note on political tensions and figures
A garbled passage discusses Conservative Convention figures, including Jeff. Daris and Garrett Davia, with claims about government danger under different administrations. It hints at betrayal risk by a bank official amid shifting political statements.
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Lesving
Hester
Garrett Davia
Speech by Gen. Grant on Union and slavery policy
The speaker denounces secession and calls for unwavering support of the Union. He defends emancipation, urges Democrats to back the administration, and argues the South must yield or face military collapse. The address praises northern Resolve and warns rebels to abandon rebellion and reconciliation.
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Dnion
Hela
Sia
Ust
Bak
Breckinridge
Avery
Cheera
Collapan
Elton
Arkansas
Kahane
Abellion
Mion Bayolets
Davis
Arkansad
Teas
Louisiana
Arcongas
Gant
Ani
Washington
Army Recruiting Drives Pennsylvanians to Gettysburg
The text states General Hancock is ordered to Pennsylvania to oversee recruiting and volunteering for his corps. He arrives with full power to grow the Army Corps to fifty thousand volunteers for special service, with state authorities cooperating to the extent possible. Citizens are urged to fill the greater share of Pennsylvania’s quota under any army corps commander, to display gallantry at Gettysburg without rivals claiming glory.
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Pennnsylvania
Hancork
Hangck
Harcock
Chence
Pennsylvania
Gettyabarg
Davis and Davis Discuss Fire on Sumter and the Flag
An 1861 Washington parlor confrontation reveals Mrs. Davis and a New York woman threatening to fire on Sumter and the United States flag if Fort Sumter did not surrender. Mr. Davis defends remarks, claiming thousands would rally to the South in New York City, while Mrs. A. questions the treason amid astonishment.
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Budeev
Washington
Davis
Carolinas
United States
Gove
Beithey
Mia
South Carolina
Abe
Sumter
Cage
Make your own vinegar at home with common materials
An ideo for households to produce pure cider vinegar using dried apples molasses and simple household tools. Soak apples wash rub soak drain press and ferment in a jar with rolled paper add liquor and brown paper to seal within five days vinegar ready for use instructions claim every family can make their own vinegar and help the destitute.
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Chen
Riot and Murder at Harrispurg Depot Disrupts Soldiers
Disorder among discharged soldiers led to a melee at the Harrispurg depot. Two men were stabbed and several beaten. Charles Harmar of Philadelphia died from his wounds. A knife struck Harmar in the throat. Three soldiers were arrested and held for further inquiry as a manhunt continues.
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Charles Harmar
Philadelphia
Ani
Hurmars
Wettey
National Democratic Convention set for Chicago on July 4
A Washington report notes the Democratic National Committee chose Chicago as the site for the next convention on July 4. The Belmont House incident involved a guest wearing a recession badge until removal by a Union officer. Senate and House Military Committees debated the $800 commutation clause with a strong House vote to send to the Senate.
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Avaifall
Mational Democraic Committee
Tra Chijrman
Augusteltont
Ee York
Chicago
Belmont
Foree
Washington
Senate
House
Johnson’s Island prisoners moved to Point Lookout
In military circles it is stated that Johnson’s Island prisoners will be removed to Point Lookout for General Butler’s convenience. He is to have personal control of prisoners nationwide and to extend to them the same food clothing and shelter as rebels currently receive.
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Johnson's Island
Point Lookout
Butler
United States
Garret Leads Rebel Factions in Copperhead Strife
Garret directs two factional groups amid a heated Boston era struggle. Faction names cited include rebels and copperheads. Jeff Daviser appears in the context of leadership, with tension rising between opposing camps.
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Re Fark
Boston
Peach blossoms bloom in St Augustine garden scene
In Kiassoni ah St Augustine Florida gardeners report peach trees in full bloom as bouqets grace the officer tables in a garden scene with vibrant flowers.
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Wwe
Kiassoni
St. Augustine
Florida
Oficery
Charleston Fire Destroys City Buildings and Telegraph Lines
A Charleston blaze devastates blocks of buildings in the heart of the city and disrupts telegraph and newspaper operations. The fire, touching suburbs, forces temporary relief and signals widespread destruction across the area.
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Rober
Rossina
Charleston
Beth Ing
Jae BK. Butler
Gilmore
Shelly
Tors
Chiarleston
Military dispatch hints at Union plans near Bull Run
The report discusses Union forces under Hooker and the Grand Army Corps moving toward Bull Run with reinforcements from the frontier. It notes conscription debates in the rebel Congress and the broader war effort, including mobilization in Arkansas and Louisiana and attacks near Yorktown.
Albany Senate Votes on Proposed Constitutional Change
Albany lawmakers in a Ranger vote moved to restitute a proposed amendment to the State Constitution. The measure focuses on restructuring electoral procedures amid debate on legislative power and voter access within Albany.
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Albany
N. Ys
Senate
Ranger
Rthal
Fragmentary note on raid and city capture prospects
A garbled text fragment mentions raids, a city and possible capture. It references persons or groups in uncertain terms and hints at an impending or hoped outcome tied to military action. The readable content is insufficient for concrete details or names.
Marriages and Deaths from Beaver County News
Ledger items report marriages and obituaries in Beaver County and Dartington area. Entries note Miss Ella Covaryes of Dartington Pa and Elvira Digkey, plus veterans and local residents like Gertrude Edwards and Edward Bohn. Dated entries include January and December 1863, 1864.
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Owl
Béadford
Geitics S. Weon
Ella Covaryes
Dartington Pa
S$burt
Me Lesurt
Epaak
Darfinton
Vaver
Sqhliens
P. Ri
Mies SaRint
Wanroy
Brighton
Township
Béaver
Gertrude
Eliza Edwards
Syear
Fmontas
Bowe” Ednard
Brihtori
Beaver County
Tom M’ Lave
Raccoon
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