Franklin Repository

Gov. Johnson urges people to hire their former slaves, and thereby contribute to "this great transition to teach them self reliance." He asserts that they do better labor as freedmen and women.

George H. Vores and Charlotte J. Hill, both of St. Thomas, were married on February 5, 1864. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J Dickson.

Andrew S. Coffey and Miss Frances R. Myers, both of Peters township, were married on February 2, 1864, by Rev. E. Bridenbaugh.

Robert A. H. Bryan, of Chambersburg, married Miss Mary O. Bryan, of Greencastle, on February 2, 1864. Rev. E. Bridenbaugh performed the ceremony.

Samuel H. Knepper, of Quincy township, married Miss Lizzie Bock, daughter of Rev. David Bock, of Antrim township, on February 4, 1864. The ceremony was performed by Rev. David F. Good at the bride's father's house.

George Knepper, of Funktown, married Miss Anna J. Smetzer, of Qunicy township, on January 28, 1864. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. McHenry.

Miss Adele E. Skinner, eldest daughter of William Skinner, Esq., was married to James G. Haymaker on January 27, 1864, by Rev. S. J. Niccolls.

Miss Rebecca Shoop and G. B. Bowman, both of Mercersburg, were married on January 27, 1864, by Rev. J. W. Buckley at the house of Brewer McCune in Mercersburg.

Miss Kate Wolf, of Welsh Run, was married to Jacob L. Coffman, of Mt. Morris, Ogle County, Illinois, on January 21, 1864. The Rev. J. W. Buckley performed the ceremony at Murphy's Hotel.

Miss Louisa Silvers and Franklin Yeager, both of Chambersburg, were married on February 7, 1864, by Rev. M. Wolf.

Phillip Rotz and Miss Sarah Gelwicks, both of Franklin County, were married on February 2, 1864, at the residence of Samuel Hollar, near Orrstown, by Rev. J. Baltzell.

Miss A. M. Graham died at the residence of Henry Hawbecker, near Upton, at the age of 14 years, 9 months and 21 days. The date of death is not given.

John Gardner died on February 5, 1864, near Greencastle, aged 77 years, 11 months and 15 days.

Martha E. Pence, daughter of Christopher Pence, died on February 6, 1864, near Greencastle, aged 4 years, 8 months and 17 days.

Joshua Stinger, son of John and Martha Stinger, died on January 29, 1864, near Upton, at the age of 7 years, 3 months and 18 days.

Caroline Rupley, daughter of George and Mrs. Rupley, died on February 1, 1864, in Mercersburg, at the age of 5 years and 1 month.

William Charles Mentzer died on January 25, 1864, near Fayetteville, aged 16 years, 10 months and 7 days.

Benjamin Schriver, Esq., died at Graffenburg Springs on January 31, aged 58 years, 8 months and 22 days.

Matthew McKee died at his residence in Green township on January 19, 1864, aged about 60 years.

James Morton Gamble died near Dry Run on January 27, 1864, at the age of 36 years, 10 months and 25 days.

Mrs. B. C. Benedict, wife of Rev. F. Benedict. died on January 27, 1864, in Bedford, aged 29 years, 1 month and 15 days.

Robert Horner, son of Robert and Martha Horner, formerly of Franklin County, died on February 5, 1864, in Fountain Green, Illinois, aged 3 years and 3 months.

Warren Alexander Rodrock, infant son of Julia M. and Rev. W. D. C. Rodrock, Chaplain of the 47th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, died at Fort Jefferson, Tortugas, Florida, of acute dysentery. He was 5 months and 17 days old.

A chatty column of local news. This one comments mainly on "what an age of newspapers we live in," which provides the editors of the Repository an excellent opportunity to teasingly note how marvelous their paper is.

1st Lieut. M. P. Doyle, commander of Company E, 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry, was presented with a sash, sword and belt by Lieut. Jeffries, on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the company. The presentation took place at Scranton on January 19, 1864, just before the men returned to Chambersburg.

Enthusiastic report about the number of Franklin County men who have volunteered. Col. Boyd's cavalry regiment is about full, with over 1,000 men already.

The author expresses concern that Franklin County's draft quota is not being credited with all of the reenlistments of veterans. Also, many men are being lured by large bounties to enlist in other localities, which makes it more difficult for Franklin County townships to meet their quotas.

The author chastises the Waynesboro Record and the Mercersburg Journal for asserting that the Repository "sought to monopolize the legal advertising of the county and failed."

Rev. J. R. Warner will lecture on the "Battle of Gettysburg" on the 18th of February, for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society.

Announcement of the start of Lent, for February 10 is Ash Wednesday, and a description of the rules for observance.

George White, of Chambersburg, who allegedly put out the eye of Cyrus H. Gordon, also of Chambersburg, was arrested in Steubenville, Ohio, and returned to Chambersburg to answer the charge of mayhem. The Mayor could not hold him, but he was then arrested on the charge of aiding and abetting the enemy during the rebel occupation.

"The annual session of the East Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren in Christ, was held in Mechanicsburg, commencing on Wednesday of last week and closed on last Monday evening. The following are the appointments for the ensuing year: Chambersburg DistrictJ. W. Burd, P. E.; Chambersburg, John Dickson; Orrstown, H. Y. Hummelbaugh; Big Spring, Z. A. Colestock; Rocky Spring, J. M. Bishop; Greencastle, J. C. Smith; Alto Dale, W. Humberger; St. Thomas, W. A. Jackson; Path Valley, S. Young; Shippensburg, H. A. Sleichter; Littlestown, T. N. Bushong; Rudersville, J. A. Clem; Carlisle, I. Bigham; Bethany, J. A. Jones."

The stable of the Traveller's Rest Hotel, in Shippensburg, was entirely destroyed by fire a week ago Monday. Mrs. Mateer, the owner and proprietor of the property, lost $600 and Mr. J. B. Duncan, who had stored twenty tons of baled hay in the stable, lost it all. Arson is suspected.

Franklin County paid $12,251.71 of collateral tax in 1863, according to the final accounts of Mr. Boyd, the Register.

J. Crawford McKee, son of the recently deceased Matthew McKee, who had lived in Green township, died in Philadelphia last Thursday evening, after unaccountably falling "a distance of about eighty feet from a pair of steps."

Announcement that Rev. F. W. Conrod, pastor-elect of the Lutheran Church in Chambersburg, will preach there on Sunday morning and evening, and will take charge about April 1st.

"Private Isaac Fishel, of the 16th Pennsylvania Regiment, who was by court-martial found guilty of desertion, will be shot at Carlisle, on Friday, the 18th of March, between the hours of 11 A.M. and 12 M. Joseph Fisher, tried by the same court-martial, (which was held in Chambersburg,) was sentenced to be hung for desertion, but said order was since revoked, and Fisher will be imprisoned ten years at solitary confinement."

Reprimands whoever is defacing and tearing down the bills that recruiting officers have posted about town.

Lieut. George F. Cook, formerly of the 107th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Lieut. Peter Cummings, formerly of Easton's Battery, have both re-enlisted, and will be in the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry with Capt. R. B. Ward.

"P. Hamman, Esq., Justice of the Peace, has removed to the office lately occupied by Stumbaugh & Stewart in the Town Hall, and Stumbaugh & Stewart have moved into the office long occupied by Hon. Wilson Reilly. Jer. Cook, Esq., has taken the office vacated by Esquire Hamman, in Mrs. Bard's row, and Mr. Reilly will occupy it with him."

"We are informed that Messrs. Richerds and Mifflin, of Reading, Berks County, Pa., have purchased the property known as the Mary Ann Ironworks, a few miles south of Shippensburg, and are making arrangements to erect a new Furnace, which they expect to have in full blast at an early day."

"Our friends in Green township remind the good people of Greencastle, by advertisement in today's paper, that trading in borrowed American freedmen of African descent of the male persuasion, carries with it certain responsibilities. Greencastle, ever foremost in good works, will doubtless honor the draft."

Letters have been received from citizen prisoners in Salisbury and "they are all in good health, and seem to be as comfortable as possible under the circumstances."

"Messrs. T & S. A. Cook, butchers of this place, slaughtered a splendid porker last week, weighing 668 lbs, clean meat."