11 Nov 1863
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1863
Page
1
The New York Tribune outlines holiday publication plans and postal arrangements. It notes readers should prepay postage and expects Christmas issue preparations, including distribution via Post Office services and subscription details.
The piece narrates Civil War era scenes including a Mrs Barbara Ford in Frederick rallying spirits as Stonewall Jackson advances, mentions of major generals and battles, prisoner concerns, and a mix of local and national wartime letters and observations from Cincinnati to Nashville.
Report on the arrest of Joseph A. Williamson Esq elder of the Pennsylvania Relief Association and his detention by Major Turner and Col Baker after a sale of surplus materials. It notes the accused’s denial, request to contact Secretary Usher, and subsequent confinement at Old Capitol prison with details of the inquiry and witnesses.
Fragmentary OCR narrative discusses labor and emancipation contrasts, antebellum political disputes, and references to figures like Spratt and Jefferson Davis. It includes remarks on slavery, universal equality, migration of British refugees, and mentions donors like Yale College’s zeological cabinet and warfare figures.
The Union Hotel in Beaver Pennsylvania advertises updated amenities and a new oyster room offering high quality oysters by the dozen or cat for patrons. The proprietor invites continued patronage and highlights pantry items, scissors, pins, and general goods from Dr. P Cummins drug store as part of nearby offerings.
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