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Newspaper
Beaver County Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1857
Page
2
Beaver County residents confront the Board of County Auditors about alleged improper charges in the incidental expenses account. The letter defends past practices, notes mileage and travel costs, and cites comparable county usage in Dauphin, Lancaster, and Cumberland to argue that traveling expenses are regularly charged to the county treasury.
The Republican State Convention for Governor and other state officers will be held at Harrisburg on March 25 1857. Each district will elect delegates equal to its representation in the State Legislature. No substitute representation for non residents. Charles Gibsons is Chairman of the State Executive Committee.
The page notes a favorable response to a copy of the Congressional Globe and praises a public lecture on History by Rev. Barrows of Pittsburgh Female College. It reports a gubernatorial nominating scene around Be and Attison, and a tragic accident on a Mail train near Pittsburgh with a man killed and mutilated.
The fragment describes a proposed board of revenue commissioners to meet in Harrisburg in 1845 after assessments in counties, sworn to uphold the Commonwealth Constitution. The State Treasurer serves as president. commissioners receive two dollars daily for up to thirty days and ten cents per mile.
The Star prints a heated exchange over alleged pretense to obtain wages. McGregor accuses Fawcett of misrepresentation after nine months in an office, seeking to justify a debt and exposing harsh claims of slander. The dispute highlights mistrust in a small-town employment setup.
A heated argument unfolds over William Fawcett and McGregor at the Star office. Accusers claim wages were advanced and misused while defenders cite lack of records and inconsistent testimony. Witnesses allege editor McGregor benefited improperly, prompting calls to reveal truth.
Editorial notes in Washington discuss the Senate approval of a 550000 land grant for railways from Fort Kearney to the Great Salt Lake region and a House measure for Kansas relief repealing obsolete enactments. The piece mentions a marine telegraphic bill giving U S citizens free use and a tariff revision bill not yet decided.
A surplus of about 50 million dollars in the National Treasury by June 1858 stirs fears of a cash withdrawal and panic. Congress weighs loans to states while the expulsion of several members and cabinet reshuffles dominate debate. The House prepares to hear the committee report amid partisan contention and calls for full disclosure.
An 19th century Beaver Argus piece discusses dental neglect and its systemic impact. It explains how impaired digestion, breathing, and circulation follow from poor oral care, detailing plaque formation, gum disease, and enamel erosion as the path to tooth loss.
The article explains how tooth decay and dead teeth trigger maxillary sinus inflammation and related facial pain. It describes treatments including tooth extraction, perforation of the alveolus, and antiseptic or astringent applications, plus several case reports of recovery after dental interventions.
Fragmentary report notes Guowingham and Eckel connected to the murder of Dr. Hare in New York City. Mentions Burdell Young Snodgrass and a witness pending, with statements about a night incident and parties urged to testify.
The Beaver County Agricultural Society schedules its annual meeting at the Court House on Monday March 5 to elect officers for the coming year and review the annual report. Attendance of all members is urged to discuss centralization of offices and improve governance. The Board of Trustees will also meet at 10 a.m. in the Sheriff’s office to close affairs and prepare the current year report. By order of President Anderson. Merchandise prices for flour, wheat, oats, butter, pork, and potatoes are listed in the notice.
Executor Abraham Wole and William Wolf announce that all indebted parties to the estate of John Vent deceased of Brighton township must pay promptly and those with claims must present them with proper authentication for settlement. February 25 1857.
Fragmentary report from a grand jury session notes witnesses and officials in court this morning. Names appear jumbled but indicate discharge of several individuals amid attendance by a crowd and Recorder proceedings.
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