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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1864
Page
2
Notice reports the removal of the Arous Orncy to a room above the Davidpi Drug Store near the old office. It states the entrance on the building's north side and invites friends and patrons to attend at any time.
The article centers on President Lincoln’s standing with loyalists, arguing the Union’s perpetuity rests on victory over the rebellion. It praises Lincoln’s leadership, notes party unity at a Harrisburg convention, and urges support until the Union is restored. It also articles a local advertisement for dry goods near the Keystone Hotel.
The document urges universal sacrifice to fund and sustain the Union during war. It extols liberty and national existence while condemning slavery rebellion and foreign enemies. North states are praised for safety and comforts, and the call remains to endure taxation and shared burdens for the republic to endure.
The text records an 1864 act empowering Bor ough Towanbi and Independent School District of Borough-P7 Beaver to levy a tax to reimburse volunteers enabled by the President of the United States. It outlines assessment, collections, payments, and settlements to be made by March 1865, signed by HEN XC Johnson and Speaker of the Senate in April 1864.
The State Convention elected Hon. Canningham as Elector at Large in a deserved compliment to his loyalty and services. Beaver County’s delegates praise the nomination, noting the honor reflects long-time party support. Lawrence County representatives discuss district picks for District Elector and legislative seats. J. Budington of Beaver County is highlighted as a capable lawyer and faithful national advisor.
The record notes an agricultural meeting at Beaver on April 30 1864 with John Garrard elected president pro tem amid absence of the president. A committee including John Garrard James Bradén and Capt. John Shroads prepared a Premium List for board approval. Meeting adjourned to May at the courthouse.
Fragmentary text shows fashion items like umbrella brands and skirts. Mentions Balmoral and Brigutan with probable British locale context. Readable details insufficient to identify full event or people.
Garbled text mentions Grant and McClellan with references to admirers voting counts and a Commodore Rowan. It appears as a disjointed OCR fragment from a Civil War era article, lacking clear narrative.
The town notes Major Allison's service and Major Errett of the Gazette assigned as Paymaster in Wheeling. The piece praises Allison, then mentions renovations at James H. Stokus' New Brighton store and lists social engagements and local events, including school appointments and spring clothing items at Stokes.
In a House session Mr Burger asked Congress to discharge Pennsylvania reserves dating their service to May with the National Government extending to July. he cited Col Candless letter about the MiSantia faction and noted dissatisfaction as many reserves faced arrests. A resolution urging the President to act was unanimously adopted.
Hunter, a respected resident of Four Mile, suffered a sudden apoplexy while returning from the Presbyterian Church to her daughter's home in Borough Township. She was taken to a local house where attentive care was given and she began recovering, with medical treatment underway.
The Pennsylvania Union Convention elected delegates at large including Thomas Canningham of Besiyer and Morton McMichael of Philadelphia. A resolution endorsed Abraham Lincoln for president and vowed to support the Baltimore nomination. Curtin was endorsed and the delegation aimed to secure Lincoln’s re election while praising loyalty and suffrage for soldiers.
A 1864 notice notes no imminent call for militia at present. state and national authorities have an understanding, and militia readiness will be formalized. The new militia bill is expected to pass, and once revised the governor will organize a thorough force for state service.
Report notes General Grant and General Taquilla encountered each other in rain at a front town. The War Department restricts use of four horse field carriages supplied by the Quartermaster Department, with costs borne by the department, during upcoming campaigns.
A boy from the Borough township suffered severe burns after falling into hot water. Rescue workers reported his life at risk but later conveyed that the child remains in danger yet shows signs of possible improvement as authorities investigate the accident.
A fractured letter recaps a Civil War battle near a river position. It notes heavy enemy assaults, higher Rebel losses, and a Northern retreat that still yields strategic advantage. Mentions Capt Flasser and several officers, plus hopes for prisoner exchanges and future actions.
Dispatches describe the campaign toward quelling rebellion under Gen. Grant with Army unity and favorable leadership, while a critic notes Sharp language from January and calls for inquiry into Chase charges. Market prices report gold corn meal butter and other goods amid wartime conditions, with quarantined shipping and clothing shortages hinted.
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