Local Notices and Casualty Update From Rochester Area
Notice on deadlines and opening hours for mail services with coroner and auditor details. Report of an unidentified man found drowned opposite Economi en Fii with coroner inquest verdict of accidental drowning. Pennsylvania news notes appointing R Biddle Roberts as state agent and a school exhibition by the Rocheste Union School under Prof S J Piersol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Igons
Economi Én Fiilast
Reed
Omene Y Estelle
Rachexte Tt Union School
S.je. Piersol
Mmiases
Kate Reed
Laurie McIntosh
Piersal
Robbery and military notices amid unrest in Pennsylvania
Fragmentary 19th century dispatch describes a robbery at Shoesop Stokes & Taiton, a window forced entry and difficulty in recovery. The piece also notes Provost Marshal appointment and mentions Capt. Cuthberton’s service, loyalty to the government, and threats against authorities in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes & Taiton
Tee
Moordoine
Agnew Support Campaign Urged for Western Pennsylvania
In a lengthy endorsement, editors argue Judge Daniel Agnew's long bar experience and decade on the bench suit the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. They claim Western counties deserve representation and urge allied jurists to back Agnew over eastern rivals. The piece also rails against copperheads and calls for loyal support for Union and state leadership.
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Judge Agnew
E Agnew
Pennsylvania
Musebe
Supreme
Supreme Court
Pennay
Vania
Ity
Eantein
Agnew
Metr
Agnes
Bo Pe
Culiarity
Card from Capt Adams Addresses Rumor of Date Role
The letter by Captain Adams denies a report that he is not a valid date for the treasurer role. He explains rumors arose from his acceptance by the President and notes his position as Commissioner of Enrollment for Beaver, Washington, Lawrence counties. He says he cannot maintain county support if his claim is challenged and expects the situation to end before summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Eptron
Board of
Beaver
Washington
Lawrence
Wretches Exposed in Our Churches Facing Social Ostracism
A sharp denunciation urges removal of alleged corrupting influences from churches and society. It calls for public shame, avoidance by both men and women, and removal from positions of trust until they retreat from harmful doctrines. The writer promises further discussion, especially about the county.
Juror List for June Term Grand Jury
A readable draft lists jurors for the June Term starting on the first Monday. Foreman is from Freedom Ele Beator with other jurors named from Darlington Argon Sewickly Beaver New Brighton Ohio Brighton Marion New Sewickly Chippawa Economy Rochester South Beaver Independent Franklin and more.
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T.M. Johnston
Ele
Foreman
Darlington Argon
Raccoons
John Chris North
Sewickly
Addison
John Slicke
Chippawa
John McCarter
Samuel M'Manamy
Rochester
John Merryman
Jamie Ww’ Williams
South
Beaver
Isaiah
Morgan
James M. Young
M. Reed
Franklin
S Slater
Obituary and civic resolutions from 1863 meeting
An obituary notice honors Brother Campbell and his wife's loss while recounting a Masonic or Odd Fellows gathering that adopted resolutions of sympathy and memorials. It notes public clothing of the hall in mourning for thirty days and publication in regional papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Beaverque
New Brighton
Josen Nannan
Daneacn
Magus
H. Darracn
Bridgewater
Army Draft Sentiment and Local Committee Proposals
A Civil War era letter from Crawford County discusses draft support and patriotism. It urges acceptance of conscription, praises union loyalty, and calls for a county Army Committee in Beaver County Pa to organize meetings, aid societies, and fundraising for soldiers and hospitals. It outlines committee structure and duties and emphasizes prayer at meetings.
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Army Committee
Beaver County
Latigny
Pittsburg
Smeetings
Orgunisé
Malty
Femal
Phe
Eaidublic
Cctc
Mand
Nieth Committee
Enali
Army
Anil “Reed Machd
Army Commission
Pitsburg
KO “Alsy
Christian Commission
Philadelphia
Uris
Moxrvis
Thor
Lini
Ji Les Ni
Fraetir Litabs
Raid into Pennsylvania and Union Troops Advance
Fragmented report recalls a Civil War era Union operation led by General Hooker. Dispatches describe fortifications, troop movements, and enemy engagement near Gettysburg and the Rappahannock, with hopes of decisive action and calls for battle.
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Hooker
Qur
Barpehennock
Warrington
Falmont
Manding
Behin
Fenland
Wolfth Corna
Akce Predericksburg
Pic Henses
Phladelpiuia
Wissin Press
Attrc Cassel
Patmouth
Geng ‘Slocum
Siondman Irent
Brielee
Gan
Hooker Tan
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Cagamares
W. N. Mareball
Harrisburg
Telearazih Thiever
R. Biddle Roberts Weil
Poem
Sylvania
Quay
Ccartin
JOS En Threatson
Poenusylvania
United States
Ranik
Caniain
Richmond
Cuthberteon
Degerve
Beawiil
Worldset
Minvaliv
Daniel Agnew
Stor
Seors
Stock, Co
Sheriff Roberts
Robert Cn Aud Kenry
T Carothers
J.T. Ae J. Hiteak
MA. Yuden
Marj
Win
A. Thompsen
Nort
Etraels
McClellan
Potomac
Dia
Jeth Davis
Epson
Atric Gele
Merther
Wwe
Lof
Humbliatines
Matta
Turpis
Partizan
Démocratic Party
Fke
North
Faenlous
Anr
Petit Jurors
Tog Marmaduke
Wilson Thram
Stowe
Daniel Thurston
James Mitchel
James Harper
Big
Robert
Shannon
SH Bridgewater
Alc
Hurst
Jame Moorhead
Brighton
Washington Phillis
Samuel Brittain
D.will. Ferguson
Robt
White
Darlington
Wim
B. Daf
Nathah Eakin
Joshua Newell
Ecohomy
Bihany S
Fallston
Thos
Bencom
Jos
Jamed Greent
Andrew Poe
Hopewell
Abram
Rode Abanch
Hanover
Dunlap
Moses Wensricken
Philipburg
Rayl Baker
E Roevpester
Wm. Marshall
John ‘S. Shapler
B.D. Donde
Scott
Pry
New York
Edenburg
Peterholt Wits
Matamoras
Memphis
Jackson
Mississippi
Columbus
Grenada
Boston
Chase
Mere ‘Hante’ Exchange
Wiet
New England
Dén- Ady
Crawford County
Suldivis
Fort Kryrs
Byornen
Charleston
Vickgiurg
A. Annettig
MVS Aries
Hans Ens
Pennsylvanis
Rylvania
A. Cade
Liv
Horder
Thie
Salto
Avd
Mili
DWO
Dulay Siary Optrationa
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