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This page is entirely filled with advertisements with the following headings: Special Notices; Boots and Shoes; Legal Notices; Publications; Forwarding Houses; Justices of the Peace; Miscellaneous; Drugs, Medicines, &c; Lines of Travel; Medical.
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Entirely advertisements, with the following headings: Attorneys at Law; Medical; Tobacco and Segars; Financial; Insurance; Groceries, &c; Educational; Saddlery, Harness, &c; Wants.
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This page includes a reprint of the bill for military damages presented to the House and three articles criticizing the Valley Spirit.
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Summary:
Criticizes the Spirit, which does not believe that all citizens who bring claims for military damages before the state legislature should have to take an oath of loyalty.
Excerpt:
"The Spirit, speaking of the proposition to guard the Commonwealth against claims for military damages of men who have aided and abetted the enemy, insists that there shall be no oath whatever imposed."
Full Text of Article
The Spirit, speaking of the proposition to guard the Commonwealth against claims for military damages of men who have aided and abetted the enemy, insists that there shall be no oath whatever imposed. It calls upon the Democratic members of the legislature to "defeat the bill itself, rather than have this odious provision in it!" To this Mr. Sharpe and every member of the committee, both union and Democrat, respond by requiring a just test of loyalty. The legislature don't seem to appreciate the Spirit's anxiety to protect men who may have given, aid comfort and information to the rebels, and they will probably pass the bill in spite of its command to "defeat" it.
Gossip With Our Friends
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Summary:
This week's gossip column, riddled with more puns than usual, ridicules hoopskirts, which are going out of fashion.
The Gallant 77th
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Summary:
Quick overview of the command and military engagements of the 77th Regiment, raised in Chambersburg in September, 1861, and currently home on furlough.
Names in Announcement:
Col. F. S. Stumbaugh; Lieut. Col. Housum; Capt. Rose
Excerpt:
"The Regiment has participated in some of the hardest fights and undergone some of the severest marches in the history of the war. It was conspicuous at Shiloh; lost its commander at Stone Riber; and covered itself with glory at Chattanooga and Chickamauga."
Full Text of Article
What remains of the gallant 77th Regiment is now at home on furlough. This Regiment, as most of our readers know, was organized in this town in September, 1861. The original commander was Col. F.S. Stumbaugh, and it was mainly owing to his efforts that the Regiment was speedily fitted out for field operations. When Col. Stumbaugh took command of a Brigade he was succeeded by Lieut. Col. Housum, and upon the death of that brave man the command devolved upon Capt. Rose. The Regiment has participated in some of the hardest fights and undergone some of the severest marches in the history of the war. It was conspicuous at Shiloh; lost its commander at Stone Riber; and covered itself with glory at Chattanooga and Chickamauga. These were leading engagements, to speak nothing of the almost numberless skirmishes and minor contests in which it took an active part. When the Regiment left Pittsburg join the army in Kentucky, it numbered, including the Battery attached, 1,000 men; now it numbers scarce 250, disease and death having thus decimated its strength. Out of its present strength only eleven have refused to re-enlist. It is but just to say however, that most of this number are suffering from disability, and are to some extent unfitted for service. We hail the return of these brave soldiers with inexpressible pleasure, and would add that no evidences of respect can be tendered them but what the richly merit.
Our Credits
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Summary:
The author expresses concern that those districts of Franklin County that have provided an excess of men gain credit toward the next draft, in case there is one, and not lose their credits to districts having trouble filling their quotas for the present draft.
Excerpt:
"We hope to see most of our veterans yet credited to the proper districts in the county."
Daniel R. Knight, Esq.
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Summary:
Artist Daniel R. Knight, Esq., a native of Franklin County who has spent the last three years in Paris, is visiting Chambersburg.
Names in Announcement:
Daniel R. Knight, Esq.
Excerpt:
"Mr. Knight is quite a young man, but has exhibited most remarkable genius as an artist. His works in oil and crayon, give promise of his right to a position among the foremost of American artists, at no distant day."
The 22d
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Summary:
"Washington's Birth-day was not observed with that patriotic enthusiasm that should have marked its recurrence. Capt. Piper's Regular U. S. Battery fired a salute of 32 guns on Federal Hill, and Capt. Ege's company of Infantry paraded the streets; but beyond this there were no demonstrations worthy of notice."
Names in Announcement:
Capt. Piper; Capt. Ege
Excerpt:
"Washington's Birth-day was not observed with that patriotic enthusiasm that should have marked its occurrence."
Full Text of Article
Washington's Birth-day was not observed with that patriotic enthusiasm that should have marked its occurrence. Capt. Piper's Regular U.S. Battery fired a salute of 32 guns on Federal Hill, and Capt. Ege's company of Infantry paraded the streets; but beyond this there were no demonstrations worthy of notice. We must give credit to these two named organizations by saying that the firing of the Battery was admirable, and the appearance and drill of Capt. Ege's company elicited much praise. Our streets were crowded during the day by citizens and soldiers, but there was no disturbance of the peace requiring police or especial military interference that came to our notice.
Bank Election
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Summary:
"At an election recently held by the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Waynesboro', Wm. S. Amberson, Esq., was elected President of the institution, vice George Jacobs, Esq., resigned. The election may be regarded as one highly appropriate, Mr. A. being one of the most experienced and thorough-going business men of the town."
Names in Announcement:
William S. Amberson, Esq.; George Jacobs, Esq.
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Summary:
"We invite attention to the advertisement, in another column, giving notice of a series of Sermons to be preached in the Baptist Church, in this place, by Rev. C. H. Forney."
Names in Announcement:
Rev. C. H. Forney
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Summary:
"Rev. P. S. Davis, of Norristown, Pa., is expected to preach in the German Reformed church of this place, on next Sabbath morning and evening, at the usual hours."
Names in Announcement:
Rev. P. S. Davis
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Summary:
"The Democratic County Committee of this county will meet on Friday evening next, at the office of C. M. Duncan, Esq., Chairman, to elect a Delegate to the Democratic State Convention."
Names in Announcement:
C. M. Duncan, Esq.
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Summary:
"Rev. S. J. Niccolls, of this place, lectured in Hagerstown on Friday evening last."
Names in Announcement:
Rev. S. J. Niccolls
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This pages includes the "political intelligence" column, new advertisements, notices for personal property sales and real estate sales, and the U. S. Post Office's solicitation for mail route proposals that has been reprinted for the past few weeks.
The Libby Jail Delivery
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Summary:
A summation of the first reports gathered about the prisoners who escaped from Libby Prison in Richmond by burrowing sixty feet underground. Over 50 of the 109 who attempted to flee reached Federal lines.
Origin of Article:
From the Baltimore American, 18th inst.
Married
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Summary:
Alfred Pague and Miss Sadie J. Lee, both of Shippensburg, were married by Rev. J. W. Burd on February 2, 1864.
Names in Announcement:
Alfred Pague; Miss Sadie J. Lee; Rev. J. W. Burd
Married
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Summary:
Miss Charlottte Baughman, of Franklin County, married John J. White, Sergt. of Company B, 22d Regiment of Penna. Cavalry, of Bedford County, on January 28. 1864. The Rev. Dr. Schneck performed the ceremony.
Names in Announcement:
Sergt. John J. White; Miss Charlotte Baughman; Rev. Dr. Schneck
Married
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Summary:
Reuben M. Palmer and Ann E. Withers, both of Franklin County, were married by the Rev. Dr. Schneck on February 11, 1864.
Names in Announcement:
Reuben M. Palmer; Miss Ann E. Withers; Rev. Dr. Schneck
Married
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Summary:
Mrs. Dorathy Kupfender, of Chambersburg, married Elijah S. Embich of Middletown, Dauphin County. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Schneck on February 16, 1864.
Names in Announcement:
Elijah S. Embich; Mrs. Dorathy Kupfender; Rev. Dr. Schneck
Married
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Summary:
Miss Sarah Jones married H. Harrison Woodall of the 12th Penna. Cavalry, at the home of her father, John Jones, Sr., in Metal township. The Rev. J. Smith Gordon performed the ceremony on February 4, 1864.
Names in Announcement:
H. Harrison Woodall; Miss Sarah Jones; John Jones, Sr.; Rev. J. Smith Gordon
Married
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Summary:
George Stouteagle and Miss Elizabeth M. Dansberger, both of Chambersburg, were married by the Rev. J. Dickson on February 11, 1864.
Names in Announcement:
George Stouteagle; Miss Elizabeth M. Dansberger; Rev. J. Dickson
Married
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Summary:
Miss Lauretta Mudd. of Chambersburg, was married to Thomas Comfort of Pottsville, Pa., on February 11, 1864 by Rev. J. Dickson.
Names in Announcement:
Thomas Comfort; Miss Lauretta Mudd; Rev. J. Dickson
Married
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Summary:
Thomas Lindsey and Rebecca Killinger, both of Green Village, were married on February 18, 1864, by Rev. Wesley Howe.
Names in Announcement:
Thomas Lindsey; Miss Rebecca Killinger; Rev. Wesley Howe
Married
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Summary:
Miss M. A. Reidenhour, from the vicinity of Mercersburg, was married to William Laymaster, of Loudon County, Virginia, on February 11, 1864, by Rev. I. G. Brown.
Names in Announcement:
William Laymaster; Miss M. A.. Reidenhour; Rev. I. G. Brown
Married
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Summary:
Miss Amanda Susan Hoves, from the vicinity of Waynesboro, was married to Henry Cayhoe of Wayne County, Ohio, by the Rev. William E. Krebs on February 11, 1864.
Names in Announcement:
Henry Cayhoe; Miss Amanda Susan Hoves; Rev. William E. Krebs
Married
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Summary:
Theadore How and Miss Sarah Harman, both of Franklin County, were married by Rev. William Humberger on February 18, 1864.
Names in Announcement:
Theadore How; Miss Sarah Harman; Rev. William Humberger
Died
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Summary:
Elizabeth Jane Rebuck, the wife of Christian Rebuck, died on February 10, 1864, near Shippensburg, aged 47 years, 11 months, and 18 days.
Names in Announcement:
Elizabeth Jane Rebuck; Christian Rebuck
Died
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Summary:
Martha Maguyre died on February 15, 1864, near the Big Pond Furnace, at the age of 79 years, 15 months [sic] and 15 days.
Names in Announcement:
Martha Maguyre
Died
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Summary:
Martha Ellen Tritle, youngest child of John C. and Nancy Tritle, died in Guilford township on February 15, 1864, aged 1 year, 2 months, and 14 days.
Names in Announcement:
Martha Ellen Tritle; John C. Tritle; Nancy Tritle
Died
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Summary:
Mrs. Elizabeth McClintic, formerly of Chambersburg, died at the house of her son-in-law, L. G. Graff, in Philadelphia. She died on February 19, 1864, aged 73 years.
Names in Announcement:
Elizabeth McClintic; L. G. Graff
Died
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Summary:
Sarah Rebecca Ervin died on February 9, 1864, near Waynesboro, aged 41 years, 11 months, and 13 days.
Names in Announcement:
Sarah Rebecca Ervin
Died
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Summary:
Mrs. Sophia Tracey died on February 13, 1864, near Waynesboro, aged 48 years, 7 months, and 21 days.
Names in Announcement:
Mrs. Sophia Tracey
Died
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Summary:
Daniel Barnhart, from the vicinity of Waynesboro, died in Chambersburg on January 26, 1864, aged 17 years, 4 months, and 4 days.
Names in Announcement:
Daniel Barnhart
Died
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Summary:
James Morton Gamble died near Dry Run on January 27, 1864, aged 23 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
Names in Announcement:
James Morton Gamble
Died
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Summary:
Emanual Unger died near Welsh Run on February 16, 1864, aged 63 years, 2 months, and 17 days.
Names in Announcement:
Emanual Unger
Died
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Summary:
Mary A. Ludwig, daughter of John and Martha M. Ludwig, died on February 17, aged 1 year, 6 months, and 26 days.
Names in Announcement:
Mary A. Ludwig; John Ludwig; Martha M. Ludwig
Died
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Summary:
Elizabeth, wife of George M. Falkenstein, died on February 18, 1864, aged 42 years and 26 days.
Names in Announcement:
Elizabeth Falkenstein; George M. Falkenstein
Died
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Summary:
Joseph William Black, son of Robert Black, died at Greenwood on February 11, 1864. The age of the decedent was not given.
Names in Announcement:
Joseph William Black; Robert Black
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This page contains the continuation of the U. S. Post Office's solicitation for mail route proposals that has been reprinted for the past few weeks.
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This page contains the continuation of the U. S. Post Office's solicitation for mail route proposals that has been reprinted for the past few weeks.
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This page contains the continuation of the U. S. Post Office's solicitation for mail route proposals that has been reprinted for the past few weeks, and notices for real estate sales.
