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The New Two Cent Piece
(Column 5)

Summary: A preview, complete with engraving, of the new two cent piece.

Charge of the Mule Brigade
(Column 1)

Summary: An amusing ditty immortalizing the mules who assisted the Federal troops on the night of October 28, 1863. The noise of the battle between General Geary's division of the 12th Corps and Longstreet's startled the mules, who "dashed into the ranks of Hampton's Legion, causing much dismay among the rebels, and compelling many of them to fall back under a supposed charge of cavalry."

The Right Bird
(Column 3)

Summary: An anecdote about an Irishman and a doctor who opens up an apothecary shop, in which the Irishman actually gets the upper hand of the joke, by calling the doctor a quack.

Wisdom in Making Love
(Column 3)

Summary: This piece offers advice for men about picking a wife: "one year's possession of the heart and hand of a really noble woman, is worth nine hundred and ninety-nine years' possession of a sweet creature with two ideas in her head, and nothing new to say about either of them."

Union State Convention
(Column 4)

Summary: Detailed listing of the delegates to the Union Convention in Pennsylvania, including Col. F. S. Stumbaugh, the Senatorial delegate for Adams, Franklin, and Fulton Counties, and Jno. Rowe and M. Edgar King, the Representative delegates for Franklin and Fulton Counties. Alex. K. McClure, of Franklin County, was elected on the first ballot as a delegate at large to the Union National Convention, and was offered chairmanship of the State Central Committee, but appears to be declining that position, which he had filled once before, in 1860.
(Names in announcement: Alex. K. McClure, Col. F. S. Stumbaugh, Jno. Rowe, M. Edgar King)

Ladies' Fair
(Column 1)

Summary: The "Ladies of Chambersburg" met at Mr. J. S. Nixon's residence and decided to hold a fair to benefit the Christian Commission. Rev. S. J. Niccolls addressed the assembled ladies, Rev. F. Dyson was called to the chair, and Miss Mollie E. M'Culloh appointed Secretary. They then elected permanent officers, viz: Mrs. D. N. Vrouch, President; Mrs. William M'Lellan, Vice President; Mrs. J. L. Dechert, Treasurer; Mrs. Lyman S. Clark, Mrs. J. K. Shyrock, Mrs. John Armstrong, Mrs. H. S. Stoner, Mrs. William G. Mitchell, Mrs. J. T. Hoskinson, Mrs. A. K. McClure, Mrs. S. G. Lane, Miss Sarah Reynolds, Miss Helen Seibert, Miss Ellen Cook, Miss Sarah Wright, Miss Maggie Stevenson, Miss Kate Wilt, Miss Maggie Glosser, and Mrs. B. T. Fellows, all Managers.
(Names in announcement: Mr. J. S. Nixon, Rev. S. J. Niccolls, Rev. F. Dyson, Miss Mollie E. M'Culloh, Mrs. D. N. Couch, Mrs. William M'Lellan, Mrs. J. L. Dechert, Mrs. Lyman S. Clark, Mrs. J. K. Shyrock, Mrs. John Armstrong, Mrs. H. S. Stoner, Mrs. William G. Mitchell, Mrs. J. T. Hoskinson, Mrs. A. K. M'Clure, Mrs. S. G. Lane, Miss Sarah Reynolds, Miss Helen Seibert, Miss Ellen Cook, Miss Sarah Wright, Miss Maggie Stevenson, Miss Kate Wilt, Miss Maggie Glosser, Mrs. B. T. Fellows)

Mail Contracts
(Column 2)

Summary: A list of the mail contracts that have been awarded for Franklin County routes, identifying the person responsible for the route, the frequency of service for some routes, and the salary. Cyrus Clark, Henry R. Shearer, Jacob Foreman, William H. Zimmerman, William Tate, Zachariah Rice, Miller & Ely, William H. Kuntz, William W. Caroteers, James B. Orr, John C. Elliott, Wolfsbeyer & Stone, Solomon Divilbiss, William D. Sibert, and Robert Clyman were all awarded contracts, which run for four years, beginning the first of July.
(Names in announcement: Cyrus A. Clark, Henry R. Shearer, Jacob Foreman, William H. Zimmerman, William Tate, Zachariah Rice, Miller, Ely, William H. Kuntz, William W. Caroteers, James B. Orr, John C. Elliott, Wolfsbeyer, Stone, Solomon Divilbiss, William D. Sibert, Robert Clyman)

Another Brave Soldier Gone
(Column 2)

Summary: Private James Shuman, son of John Shuman of Chambersburg, and a member of Capt. Ward's Company (Company D of the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry), was quickly killed by a kick from his horse, as he tried to saddle the animal. One of the original members of the Company, he was loved and respected for his "high moral bravery and gentle demeanor." He was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery on Sunday.
(Names in announcement: James Shuman, John Shuman, Capt. Ward)

Messrs. Oaks & Linn
(Column 2)

Summary: Messrs. Oaks and Linn have been appointed Agents to receive produce for the Philadelphia Fair, held for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission: "Send to Oaks & Linn, grain, seeds, vegetables, or anything else that has money value, and it will be carefully shipped to the common storehouse of mercy."
(Names in announcement: Oaks, Linn)

Resigned
(Column 2)

Summary: "Capt. Alfred Denny, for several months past Assistant Quarter Master at this post, has resigned his position and returned to his home in Ohio. He was an excellent and most accommodating officer. Captain J. B. Rutheford is the successor of Capt. Denny."
(Names in announcement: Capt. Alfred Denny, Capt. J. B. Rutheford)

Interesting Trial
(Column 2)

Summary: "Two juries have been called to determine whether Benjamin K. Keller or Abraham Hostetter, both of Shippensburg, are entitled to the possession of the Union Hotel in that place, and both have disagreed."
(Names in announcement: Benjamin K. Keller, Abraham Hostetter)

[No Title]
(Column 2)

Summary: "The Graeffenberg Springs property, (formerly Goodyear's,) was recently sold by Messers. John Downey and John Hoffman, Assignees, to Mrs. Hostetter, of Shippensburg, at $3,500. One hundred acres of land go with the Springs."
(Names in announcement: John Downey, John Hoffman, Mrs. Hostetter)

On Court Martial
(Column 2)

Summary: "Lieut. Col. J. McThompson of the 107th Regt. Penna. Vols., is a member of the General Court Martial now in session at Trenton, N. J. Several very important cases are before the court."
(Names in announcement: Lieut. Col. J. McThompson)

The Rev P. S. Davis
(Column 2)

Summary: "The Rev. P. S. Davis, of Norristown, Pa., having accepted the call to fill the Pastorate of the German Reformed Church, of this place, will hold divine worship on Sunday, May 8th, morning and evening."
(Names in announcement: Rev. P. S. Davis)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: Miss Emma Orth of Mercersburg married William Thompson of Altoona on April 31, 1864. Rev. I. G. Brown performed the ceremony.
(Names in announcement: William Thompson, Miss Emma Orth, Rev. I. G. Brown)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: Miss Adella Divilbiss of Mercersburg married Robert M'Laughlin on April 25, 1864. The Rev. T. G. Apple performed the ceremony.
(Names in announcement: Robert M'Laughlin, Miss Adella Divilbiss, Rev. T. G. Apple)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: Daniel Ward and Elloaner Conner, both of Chambersburg, were married by Rev. Thomas Barnhart on April 28, 1864.
(Names in announcement: Daniel Ward, Elloaner Frances Conner, Rev. Thomas Barnhart)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Samuel Alexander, son of John Alexander, died on April 26, 1864, at Church Hill, at the age of 15 months.
(Names in announcement: Samuel Alexander, John Alexander)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Jacob M'Cune. son of Jacob B. M'Cune, died on April 25, 1864, in Mercersburg, at the age of 18 years.
(Names in announcement: Jacob M'Cune, Jacob B. M'Cune)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: James M. Reynolds, formerly of Franklin County, died on April 11, 1864, in Natchez, Mississippi, at the age of 86.
(Names in announcement: James M. Reynolds)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Jane Foltz died on April 27, 1864, near Waynesboro. She was the widow of John Foltz, who died in Richmond prison a few months before.
(Names in announcement: Jane Foltz, John Foltz)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Christian Gayman died near Leitersburg, Maryland, on April 25, 1864, aged 30 years, 2 months, and 21 days.
(Names in announcement: Christian Gayman)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Mrs. Maria Cromer died near Jackson Hall on April 19, aged 48 years, 8 months, and 9 days.
(Names in announcement: Mrs. Maria Cromer)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Jacob Houser died near Jackson Hall on April 26, 1864, aged 69 years, 8 months, and 8 days.
(Names in announcement: Jacob Houser)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: John A. Logan died at the residence of Joseph Bohn in Upper Strasburg on April 27, 1864, at the age of 57 years.
(Names in announcement: John A. Logan, Joseph Bohn)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Charles Calvin Clark, son of Charles A. and Barbara Clark, died on April 18, 1864, in Green township, aged 8 years, 2 months, and 5 days.
(Names in announcement: Charles Calvin Clark, Charles A. Clark, Barbara Clark)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Mrs. Margaret Kindline died on April 17, 1864 in Chambersburg, at the age of 65.
(Names in announcement: Mrs. Margaret Kindline)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: J. Sloan McClintock died on May 2, 1864, in Chambersburg, at the age of 44 years.
(Names in announcement: J. Sloan McClintock)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Monath, wife of Jacob William Monath, died on April 30, 1864, "after a short but painful illness," aged 18 years, 7 months, and 1 day.
(Names in announcement: Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Monath, Jacob William Monath)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Carrie S. Maurer, daughter of B. L. and Annie C. Maurer, died on May 2, 1864 at the age of 15 months.
(Names in announcement: Carrie S. Maurer, B. L. Maurer, Annie C. Maurer)