This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1863
Page
2
Notice from D LeImbrie editor stating he has disposed of Beaver Argus interest. All debts and subscription or job work are to be settled immediately with J L Anderson who is authorized to collect in LeImbrie’s name. (Text fragment references C Nicholson)
The Union County Committee is requested to meet at Beaver Court House to enjoin the twenty seventh at 7 o clock p m for the transaction of important business. D. L. Imbrie, Cin.
A public utterance praising Beaver County supporters for a political victory. The speaker congratulates Union allies, rebukes Copperhead critics, and lauds Judge Woodward and Thomas Kanew for high offices. The message emphasizes patriotism, loyalty to the state, and hopes for a successor to fill the judge’s seat.
Rev J A Swaney will deliver a lecture in Freedom at the M B Church on Tuesday evening October 27. Tickets cost 25 cents, with proceeds to the Sabbath School treasury. The noted preacher is expected to draw a large audience.
The notice outlines a county teacher institute plan with sessions in Hookstown and North Sewickley township on Oct. 29 30 and Nov. 26 27. It calls for essays discussions and teaching methods plus invited teachers parents and directors to attend. Separate item reports threats against Capt Adam Pole and family near Georgetown noted police lodged two suspects in jail.
The Pennsylvania election produced a decisive victory for the friends of the Union and the Constitution. The piece lauds Governor Cunningham and supporters of the Union, cites a roughly 20 000 state majority, and notes about 120 000 Union soldiers eligible to vote with an estimated four fifths favoring the Union. It condemns Southern traitors and Democratic leaders while praising loyal party members and the overall wartime unity.
A historical OCR fragment lists names, votes, and witnesses connected to an Assembly race. Included are multiple individuals such as Raniel Tiaball, Mulvanon D, Lowry, Hart Baross, Haney Stroup, Jacob-Miller, and others, with references to witnesses and locations like Aleppo Ghent and Donegal. The text names several judges or officials and hints at orders by authority, ending with By order of SP.
A Civil War era reprint notes the Supreme Court affirming voting rights, praising President Lincoln, and declaring Pennsylvania and Ohio redeemed from treason while New York condemns traitors. The piece celebrates Union strength, condemns copperheads, and predicts renewed national peace and vigor.
The letter details copperhead rhetoric at a Brighton meeting. Daugherty claimed Beaver County's treasury paid two thousand dollars for the Beaver Union Meeting, urging taxpayers to cover the bill. The writer condemns the accusation as false and warns of political manipulation ahead of elections.
Peter Angel of Bridgewater urges patrons and customers to visit for fresh daily oysters. He offers oysters in ice on order and also sells by can or half can, advertising Malthy’s oysters as the best available.
The Star urges readers to brace for the upcoming election deciding the fate of the Union. It calls for wisdom and courage as Pennsylvania weighs its path, stressing energy and determination to save the country and enter the Presidential campaign with renewed resolve.
The document notes a presidential proclamation demanding 300,000 men to be raised by the states with a January 5, 1864 deadline. If quotas are not met by enlistment, a draft will be used to fill the shortfall.
A garbled World War I era notice lists numerous names and places such as Lee, Meade, Washington, Manaenas, and various towns like Fallston, New Brighton, and Phillipsburg. The text references troop movements and artillery, with scattered mentions of individuals including Jenephi M Clure, Charles Irvin, and Dan Callister, among many others, conveying a chaotic field report.
A fragmented obituary and community notice page lists individuals and families across New Brighton Glasgow North Sewickly Freedom borough Sawitkly Rochester Darlington Phillipsburg Harmony and surrounding townships. It records deaths ages and religious sentiments, including Ada and a bride named Hogan, with scattered family names and local officials. The text also references posthumous verses and a marriage notice dated mid month.
The report states rebels intend another raid into Maryland and Pennsylvania to assist their cause. Troops from the Tenth New Jersey and others moved through Chambersburg yesterday, with unclear reports that Lee might be falling back.
An old advertisement warns mothers to arm themselves with Vena Ann Liniment to quickly ease croup symptoms in children before a physician can be summoned. It claims dramatic relief and urges purchase at 56[o]etlandt al pe New York with a 25% to 60% price note.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.