Railroad grading, oil strikes, fires and losses across early 1860s region
Reports from Meadville to Meadeville Union and Warren Constitution note near completion of Middle Division grading on the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad, Mecca Oil strike at 725 feet with nearby farms rising in value, and oil interest sales on Funk and Blood farms. A Tarport fire kills a family. a boxing match ends with both boxers asking for mercy and paying fines. Robbery at W S Hinkley’s office yields bonds and valuables. Visits from Mark Willson, Esq. and a freight car axle accident near Girard cause train disruption. Agricultural periodicals and magazines advertised. Mahoning Railroad merged under Atlantic and Great Western oversight. Port Alleghany bridge collapse causes drownings. MeKean Miner reports.
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H. F. Sweetser
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Meadville Republican
Warren Borough Council Meets for Volunteer Bounty Plans
The April 1 1864 Warren meeting orders Hertzel to raise volunteers for the 200000 troop call with a bounty cap of 350 dollars. April 2 minutes appoint King clerk pro tem and authorize borrowing 900 dollars to pay bounties to volunteers, with sixty day terms.
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J. F. Davis
Mr. King
Andrew Hertzel
Waterford
Cons
Dinsmoor
Borough of
Lewis Arnett
Caleb Weatherby
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Punishment and Prudence for Teachers in the School
A Warren Pa Teachers Column piece argues punishment is a necessary tool in shaping character. It urges discretion in applying correction, warns against anger and ridicule, and favors conscience-based discipline over the lash. It notes the teacher’s authority extends beyond school and emphasizes patience and moral advancement.
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Shaftsbury
New Oil Well Reported On Allegheny River
The Franklin Citizen notes excitement over a reported oil find by Mr. Phillips between Oil City and Walnut Bend on the Allegheny river. The well is said to flow 700 to 800 barrels. location estimated two to two and a half miles below Walnut Bend on the river's north side. Authorities doubt the high figure but expect the central basin has been tapped in a new site.
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