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Newspaper
The Watchman
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1822
Page
4
A weekly democratic news paper proposal from Nathaniel Dennie for New Berlin Union county outlines the plan to publish a partisan journal. The document highlights aims to inform residents and support democratic principles in the local press.
The editor seeks public proposals to publish a new weekly newspaper in Union County to be titled the New Berlin Gazette. It pledges free and impartial discussion, careful readings of public interest, and economic weekly rates of two dollars a year, with six month minimums and advance payments. Subscriptions begin April first, with names to be sent to the editor in New Berlin. January 1822.
A brief notice dated January 7, 1022 informs farmers that Clover Mill Brobst has been fit for use or operation. The fragmentary text indicates an update or assurance regarding Clover Mill.
Very few have complied with the request to discharge part of the treasurerage for the Watchmans. The notice warns delinquents to pay the paper bill, three dollars a week, in cash through magistrate. It urges subscribers to fulfill duty to the printer and settle accounts promptly.
The notice warns those who owe Kerry and Yavern Hebts that due accounts must be settled promptly. It states the subscriber is hard pressed and will pursue collection through a constable, Peter Metz, if payments are not made. Dated January 30, 1822.
The subscribers inform the public they have dissolved the partnership that existed under the firm of Kitchen & Lundy. A. Be Kitchen.
John Lundy announces the business will continue in the same Danville shop opposite Mrs Spence's tavern. He will perform all garments work on reasonable terms and accept all kinds of merchantable produce in payment. He pledges masterly workmanship and punctual delivery as specified.
Flax and wool will be received as payment for newspapers at the office. Wood or grain at market prices will be received from Mil ton subscribers at Montgomery Sweney's still house in Milton for Watchman payments. Subscrib ers may pay with produce as an acceptable saver by sending it on as 500Na5 convenient.
Readers learn that all types of printing are neatly executed at the Watchman office. The note highlights skillful lettering and careful work across various job orders.
The Columbian Star announces a new weekly periodical in Washington offering religious instruction scientific discussion and general news. It aims to spread Christian truth impart knowledge and report literature science and world affairs with neutral political stance. Subscriptions are three dollars per year with May payment options and home delivery in Washington and Georgetown.
notices from Washington December 28 1821 announce advertising rates 75 cents for initial insertion then 50 cents for later insertions and a one third annual deduction for yearly stands. Subscribers must notify publishers Anderson and Meehan to obtain copies and six gratis copies after five sold. Communications should be postpaid.
Notice from G W Waite manager of the Pennsylvania State Lottery describes a scheme with 15 080 tickets and a top prize of 15 000 dollars. All prizes paid in gold on demand and shares advanced to facilitate ticket sales. Tickets sold at 6 dollars with prizes pro rated. Draws to occur in about fifteen days and soon moving to the Cyclopaedia Lottery. Philadelphia September 24, 1821.
Fragmentary notice describes Wohea Rye delivered at Lee Mill by Mr John Gillam or at Mr Jip Doospyigy Liberty township with rent paid for a Watchman and a referenced Market price.
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