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Newspaper

The Watchman

Location

Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1822

Page

2

Fever Hospital reports rise in fever cases and deaths

Records note daily deaths after brief illnesses and a surge of fever hospital cases. A May 6 town meeting is scheduled. April prices show potatoes at eight pence per stone amid deplorable poor conditions. News from Vienna hints at a possible European peace congress and conciliatory signals from St Peters burg.

Copenhagen Europe Gournersdorf Wallersdorff Vienna London St Petersburgh St. Petersburg

Latest From Ireland In The New York American June 18

News from Dublin to May 11 shows ongoing disturbances in Ireland with depredations in Tipperary and Limerick. Cork and surrounding counties face famine and fever with starvation reported in seven to eight counties. Relief efforts by government appointees to purchase and distribute provisions are hoped to ease suffering amid appeals and subscriptions in Ireland and England. An Irish wedding in Dumfries sparked a row when rival lovers dumped sand on the bridegroom, triggering a chaotic brawl among guests.

New York Government of Ireland England Archbishop of Cashel Dublin Dumfries

Irish Echoes Spark Fist Fight Amid Courtship Turmoil

In a brief affray, mild jests gave way to blows before police stopped the disturbance. The scene ended with a woman detained while her partner, clutching a sense of wedding bliss, lamented the loss of their honeymoon amid the crowd.

The Watchman. Danville half sheet news note

The Watcrman reports in Danville on June 27 1822 that due to heavy printing duties for a catechism the paper can only publish a half sheet this week.

Danville Residents Plan July Celebration Meeting

Inhabitants of Danville and vicinity are urged to gather at William Clark's house in Danville at seven o'clock Saturday evening the 29th instant to discuss suitable measures for observing the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.

Danville William Clark

Vermin devastates fruit trees as worm swarms spread

In April cold weather and late frosts damage vegetation while worms swarm fruit trees. Madison county reports heavy worm infestations in homes and forests. Linseed oil by Currier is cited as a reliable remedy to wipe out the army of pests.

Madison County Onondaga Republican Currier WN. Y. Com

Gratifying Intelligence on Mr M Duffie Recovery

From Sister's Ferry June 8 a letter reports Mr M Duffie wounded but not in danger. He states four huts have fallen and he feels comfortable. The bullet grazed the back below the ribs and surgeons find no danger. He expects to travel homeward this evening with a slow return.

M’ Duffie George M’duffie Sister’s Ferry

Notice to creditors of George MEown Esq estate Greenwood township

Heirs and subscribers invite all persons indebted to the estate of George M Eown deceased to meet on the first Friday in August and every Friday thereafter until the docket is settled at the decedents office. Creditors must present legally attested demands at the same office.

George M’eown Greenwood Township

Pleasing Variety of Merchandize for Public Accommodation

Subscribers receive a superb assortment of goods offered at unusually low cash prices. The stock includes chintzes, ginghams, silks and satins, shawls, muslins, crapes, robes, laces, bonnets, straws, lawns, calicoes, and varied female apparel items from fashion to economy.

Cassimeres and Cloths and General Haberdashery Trade List

A broad catalog of fabrics and sewing items including London mixed cassimere and Angola cassimeres, various cloths and colours, bordered vesting, satins silks and shawls, ribbons, handkerchiefs, stockings, linens, flags, and bandanoes. Also sells tools and hardware like knives, shovels, razors, hinges, nails, and agricultural goods. Ends with ware from Queens', Liverpool and common ware.

London Angola

Looking Glasses Groceries and Departures in Danville

A 1822 notice lists groceries and goods for sale including sugars, spirits, tea, spices, tobacco, paper, and other household items. Prime herrings and mackerel are described as caught this season and expected to arrive from Columbia along with shad. Prices for fish are referenced. Date noted as June 26, 1822.

Maryland Columbia

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