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Newspaper

Sunbury American

Location

Sunbury, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1850

Page

3

Land bounties for war service proposed by Congress act

The bill provides land grants for veterans of the 1812 war and Mexican War, detailing acre allotments by service length, eligibility restrictions, and land patent procedures. It includes provisions for widows, tenancy limits, and invalidates prior instruments affecting warrants. It also contains a note on Merchant's Gargling Oil praising its horse remedies and urging buyers to obtain pamphlets from agents.

House of Representatives United States Great Britain Mexico Congress Department of the Interior General Land Office

Senate party shifts amid apportionment plan in Pennsylvania districts

The article notes districts electing senators under the Apportionment Bill with Philadelphia County and several others, predicting a Democratic lead in the Senate next winter by one vote. It also lists deputy appointments by Marshal Irvin and local officials named for various counties. Additional pieces discuss cocoanut fibre uses for matting and oil exports, a failed arson attempt on a Lewistown area bridge, and rumors about Baanvuni's efforts to bring Jenny Lind and Victoria to the country next year.

L. F. Democratic Senate L. F. Democrats England Exchange Paper Baanvuni Jenny Liod Victoria

Marriages in Northumberland and surrounding areas

Local notices report several marriages by various ministers. The unions include Jackson Canviss to Evizaseru Darr in Northumberland County, James Geppas Crateman to Manniet E. Van Auken in Northumberland, Axprew C. Texanoox to Hannan Maria M Carty in Delaware township, and Henry D. Patrons to Matthoa E. McEnanty in Boggs township Clearfield county. Each event lists officiants and residence origins.

Hannan Maria M’carty Delaware Township Northumberland County G. Berkstresser Henry D. Patrons Curwenaville Matthoa E. McEnanty Boggs Township Clearfield County

Death of Mrs Ann Eliza Hest Tem near Light Street

Mrs Ann Eliza Hest Tem wife of Rev John P Holster died near Light Street Columbian county Pennsylvania after some weeks in the 27th year of age.

Light Street Columbian County Ann Eliza Hest Tem John P. Holster

Che Markets July Fourth 1850 Price Snapshot

Flour markets show steady price with shipping brands at 5 1/2 dollars per hundredweight and extra flour at 6 3/4. Rye flour 3.00, corn meal 3.00 per bushel, red wheat 1.20, prime white 1.30, ryes 0.65, corn yellow 0.63, white 0.60. Oats Southern 0.43, whiskey sales in barrels 2.34 and held 0.23.

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Baltimore Market July 3 1850 grain and produce notes

Market price notes report wheat red and white at 115 to 118 cents, corn and rye white and yellow ranges, oats and barley values, whiskey sales at 24 to 25 cents per gallon, weekly correction by Henry Masser. Prices listed for various commodities reflect the day’s activity in Baltimore.

Baltimore Penn Wuaiskry New York Philadelphia Journeymen Matters Association Cor Philadelpha Son United States Panama Mannu Sebastian Houpt & CO Yeneasils Huslatnis Mayer Humber Kunbury

Supreme Court of Pa Northern District Announces July Term

The Supreme Court for the Northern District of Pennsylvania will begin its annual session on the 24th of July at Sunbury Court House. The notice lists an argument schedule including Covil v. Maffit, Forbes Ryan v. Lut, Ross admr v Phelps Kean, and numerous other dockets and parties.

Supreme Count OF Pennsylvania Supreme Court For Northern District of Court House Sunbury Chas. Pleasants Prothy’s. Sup N. D Covil Maffit Heinman Kentzemne Plymouth Township Forbes Ryan Jackson Township Well & Coleman Ross Adm Phelps Kean Same John von Shodmaker Rolland Cooly Sd Taylor Gardner Va Davia Holden Cole Mons & Co Averno Gulick Parkhurst Mains Fillman Lee Browing Pelman Campbell Va Stewart Sickler Warner. & Co Chapstellony Fair Maylard Jones Child Sehomerhorn Vt Palcrim Schermerhorn Admr Armstrong Hale Doedrick Wood Hackett Common Andres Evans Wealth of Pa

Propritors Open Clason for Sweepstakes in England Link

The notice announces Clason for Sweepstakes with a large public appeal in England and beyond. It invites broad participation in racing revenue, offering a chance to gain a large sum relative to the stake. Subjoined scheme shows FE class for one dollar yielding 84,000.

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Varnish Manufactory and Paint Store Ad

An illustrated urban trade card advertises the Varnish Manufactory and Paint Store located at No 78 North Fourth Street Philadelphia on the West Side. It names products or services and highlights street-facing storefront presence.

Cschrack North Fourth Street West Side Philadelphia 4Th Street Orange Street Sald Raid Hanover Street Alesent i Ridge Roa South Second Street Dock St Chas. Dummig Chesnut Street Front Arcade

Public Vendue of Real Estate in Saintwiry Borough

A writ directs Exponas for sale of real estate by public vendue at 1 o clock PM on the Sunday of July at the Court House in Saintwiry borough. The listing specifies the property to be sold under the writ.

Borough of Saintwiry Wns Sth Street Washington Street Susquehanna Street Seleed John Shiner Trevortot Shamokin Cah D. Montgomery Boyd

Fragmentary note hints at a home remedy for preventing illness

The text describes a vague home remedy said to be a quick cure for a condition. It mentions a pile and reach, suggesting an attempt to place the remedy where all can reach it, but the fragmentary wording obscures specifics and source details.

Radway Tio Doforeus Loemi Ian Ilye Renee Mee Perle Allan Pampas Walkin Hiwell & Leonard Droggion Rome Moe H. BD Masser Sanbury

Notable Rug Makers and Suppliers Mentioned in Ad

An advertisement cites rug makers and suppliers including Menem Parsis Orns Wisnow Goass Vannisaxe Dex Sterr Paresr Mrotermses Mantorse Corses Sereteat Is srivinrs and other manufacturers of the celebrated textiles.

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