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Newspaper
Columbia Spy
Location
Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1857
Page
2
A sprawling 1897 column from the Columbia Pennsylvania Independent Journal describes assorted ads and notices. It mentions a Wells Fargo like printing job, new advertising pages, local businesses, and a sermon at the Presbyterian chapel. It also reviews Dole’s lumber machinery, a ghost of a biographical note on Bliss Bronte, and state convention politics.
A reported murder in Bank Alley shocks the quiet borough as a boy-turned-suspect is arrested. Reporters provide a graphic, though non-graphic, account with illustrations of the victim and leading characters in the tragedy.
A lurid inquest unfolds over a death marked by brutal injuries and a suspected murderer. Witnesses describe the assailant's demeanor and the discovery of a corpse in an alley near a bank. Surge of crowd anger follows as a paving stone weapon is shown in a graphic sketch.
The deceased is described as a respected lady of good moral character and amiable disposition beloved by a large circle of friends and relatives. The piece notes a single gentleness in an odd act, mentions her widow status, and hints at a humorous scene of a likeness taken for a gentleman friend before her death.
An on the spot drawing shows a grieving orphan in distress, prompting benevolent citizens to send offerings of food or essentials to Adams' Express agent on Front Street opposite the Washington House. Cash subscriptions for future care are welcome. authorities face strong public urging to remove nuisances while maintaining humanity.
Seth Kinman receives an overland coast duty at about 1800 dollars a year. Postmaster bids are opened for the California overland mail with no decision expected for two weeks. Union announces several new postmasters and naval appointments. Governor Thomas of Maryland may be offered Utah's governorship. War orders move 2,500 troops under Gen Harney to Utah. A French tale of a monkey trained to pluck fowls ends with a hawk's demise and a clever monkey. Plus humorous anecdotes about rail travel and a Connecticut river Indian tavern joke. Lawrence, Kansas, town claim by Wyandot Robert Robitaire, with proof to be offered May 19.
We are authorized to announce multiple candidates including Jay Capwell of Lancaster for Sheriff George Leamton of East Lampeter for Recorder Benjamin F Rowe of Providence for Sheriff Cunistrax Suenk of Lancaster City for Sheriff Peter Martin of Clay Township for Prothonotary and Saver Evans of Columbia for Clerk of Quarter Sessions all subject to the decision of the Union County Convention dated May and April 1857.
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