07 Sep 1864
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1864
Page
1
A trade notice extols sewing machines claiming lock stitch quality on both sides uses less thread and silk than single or double thread models. It highlights quick changes, wide stitch variety, and superior adaptability over competing machines. Also mentions circulating notes, due deposits, unpaid dividends, and profits.
The Treasury announces subscriptions for Coupon Treasury Notes payable three years from August 1864 with semiannual interest at 7 1/2 percent. Denominations include 100, 60, 1,000, and 5,000 dollars, with minimum deposits of fifty dollars. Notes are transferable, callable, and exempt from local taxes under a Congress act.
A fragmentary wartime reminiscence describes troop movements near Baltimore and Harper's Ferry, detailing infantry charges, casualties, and a later shift to a defensive position. It references General Merritt, Maj Cocirtand, and Lt Potter among wounded and prisoner names, plus notes on a new militia act and Pennsylvania State Guard organization.
A compiled roster lists jurors for September sessions across townships and boroughs. Names include Greene Rochester bot Geof Lukens Bridgbwater Arbuckle Hanover Moore Bigzier Robart Cooley Breitenstein Hicks Glasgow Milton Brown New Brighton Samuel Corbusy Marion Jeremizh Fishery Lp Griffin Ramsey Hamilton Reed Standish White Phillipsburg Weigle Beaver Stamm Scott Agnew Independence Baxter Richmond Harty Bridgewater Brown Wendrickson Darlington Barclay Morey Beattie New Sewickly Baker Komiyb Hinds Beaver Gailey Moore Marion Gasting Gibson Fallston Hendy Kennedy Kahler Keitfer McCalloa Miller Lacick Minia Phillipsburgh Routh Spenagr Tinaman
An obscure legislative fragment outlines exemption hearings to be conducted by a board and directs all related duties to the enrollment officer. It lists payments to individuals employed and counties or cities, authorizes purchase and sale of state property, and sets tax assessment sharing among cities and counties.
A fragmentary letter from July 61 discusses Daniel Voorhees and an alleged arms parcel tied to the Sons of Liberty. It cites Gabernatiene authorities and references political views, including questions about democracy, patriotism, and the role of notable figures like Columabus.
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