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Newspaper
The Watchman
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1821
Page
3
The Watchman reopens after a two week suspension with a call for subscribers to advance a dollar or its value in produce to avoid further irregularities. The deadline is January 15 to settle accounts. Grain deliveries agreed with the editor at set prices will not be accepted above market price after January 1.
A long, disputed 19th century letter recounts accusations of unpaid service and political maneuvering related to Bloomsburg figures. The author details trips to Harrisburg, alleged payments, refusals to serve, and claims of misrepresented support, ending mid-sentence with a claim of not being present at a meeting.
An excerpt shows Christian Brobst defending himself against libel and political attacks, denying knowledge of libelous handbills and county road funding schemes. It includes a Washington letter praising Findlay and predicting Pennsylvania political outcomes, with references to Clintonism, Hbesterism, and party unity.
Our Newark Messenger correspondent notes a bean based remedy to draw poison from a nail wound. Split a bean and apply half the flat side to the wound, bind and let it stay until it comes off. Green beans are also claimed to have valuable rubbing properties for healing.
The document lists numerous civil cases for the January term 1822 including Martha Cook et al versus John Cook and others, Jacob Marts admis against Ebenezer Green, and many others. It notes an order for two weeks of court in January with arguments and quarter sessions through Friday of the first week and the remaining common pleas cases ready by Monday of the second week.
The Court for the county of Columbia will commence at Danville at ten o'clock in the forenoon on Monday the 7th day of January next to continue two weeks.
A. Kitchen and John Lundy announce the dissolution of Kitchen and Lundy partnership dated December 20, 1821. Lundy will continue the business from Danville, opposite Mrs Spence’s tavern, handling all orders and accepting merchantable produce as payment. Lundy promises masterly work and punctual garment delivery.
Under an act of Assembly an attachment against William Marshall of Limestone township is granted. Debts due to Marshall are in the custody of John and Robert Foster until law disposal. Creditors must appear December 10 at 2 o clock A M at William Heslet Esqs house in Derry township to prove their claims. Movember 15, 1821.
State lottery notes 15 080 tickets with prizes floating to be drawn within fifteen days. G W Waite named manager. Draw to occur in a few weeks as announced.
A terse public notice announces blank summonses and executions are offered for sale at the office. The item lists legal action and auction context, signaling available documents and related court procedures.
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