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Franklin Repository: January 06, 1869 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Murder Near Shippensburg--Arrest and Confession of the Murder
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Summary: Adam Titus, a German, was arrested in Shippensburg by Constable Hykes for the murder of Henry Stem, also of German descent. The two friends were last seen together leaving the house of Mrs. Frey on the property of Marshall Maius. Titus returned alone, and in the company of his wife, Mrs. Frey's daughter, purchased a number of goods, including a shovel with which he planned to "bury a sheep." Mrs. Frey became suspicious, followed tracks in the snow, and came upon a shallow grave containing the body of Stem. When confronted with the body, Titus confessed. He explained that he had struck Stem with an axe after an argument that he blamed on "ale, whiskey, and bad women." He was arrested as he was making plans to leave for Harrisburg.
(Names in announcement: Adam Titus, Constable Hykes, Mrs. Frey, Marshall Maius)

Sunshine at the Parsonage
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Summary: I. N. Hays, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, thanks his congregation for a surprise visit on New Years Eve. They brought many gifts of food and provisions for the parsonage.

Mysterious
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Summary: The body of Nancy Toms was exhumed and a post-mortem inquest held in the town of Mercersburg. A girl named Swank, who took up with a man named William Jones, now in jail under suspicion for the robbery of Fallen's Store, had been living with Toms and her nephew. Toms' nephew, about 50 years old, died a few years ago under suspicious circumstances, but no charges were made. Nancy Toms, about 80 years old, died suddenly after writing a will that left her house, money, and eight acres of land to William Jones on condition that he and Swank care for her while she lived. The citizens of Mercersburg requested an investigation. Dr. Senseny, Dr. Boyle, and Mr. Hyssong conducted the inquest. They are said to have evidence they will be sending to the grand jury.
(Names in announcement: Nancy Toms, Swank, William Jones, Dr. Senseny, Dr. Boyle, Hyssong)

Readings from Gough's Lecture
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Summary: A large audience crowded the M. E. Church for Prof. Corwin V. Wilson's reading of Gough's famous lecture on the evils of intemperance. Readings have been popular lately, and Wilson did an admirable job of equalling Gaugh's dramatic presentation. "We had no doubt of being interested in the argument of the lecture, as enforcing the benefits resulting from total abstinence, as well as in the terrible pictures drawn to show the evils resulting from drinking; but we had no expectation that Prof. Wilson would be able to give the bold and masterly delineations of those scenes with any thing approaching the dramatic power and pathos of the author."
(Names in announcement: Prof. Corwin V. Wilson)

Murderous Attack
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Summary: A dangerous altercation occurred at the bridge near Spring Garden Mills between Harry Wilson and Dr. Diarman. The two men had been feuding for some time. Wilson stalked the Doctor while he shopped at the store of J. H. Witherow. He then followed Diarman home and attacked him twice, the second time inflicting three dangerous wounds with a butcher knife.
(Names in announcement: Harry Wilson, Dr. Diarman, J. H. Witherow)

Arrested for Fishing with Stir-Nets
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Summary: Francis, Samuel, and George Yeager were arrested for fishing in the Conococheague with stir-nets in violation of an act of the legislature. Francis paid a $10 fine, while the others served 30 days in Fort Fletcher. The law was intended to "protect the bass placed in the creek a few years since."
(Names in announcement: Francis Yeager, Samuel Yeager, George Yeager)

Important Change in the Revenue Districts of Pennsylvania
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Summary: The paper reports that the state has eliminated the office of Assistant Assessor in Pennsylvania distilleries. All distilleries will henceforth be taxed on their full operational capacity. The act will save the state money on salaries, and also decrease whiskey production and consumption as some distillers go out of business and prices consequently rise.

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Summary: Rev. William Earnshaw, former pastor of the Methodist Church in Shippensburg, is now serving as chaplain of the National Asylum for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. The paper recalls that Earnshaw "was among the first to volunteer his services to his country at the commencement of the late war, and served faithfully until its close."
(Names in announcement: Rev. William Earnshaw)

Dedication Notice
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Summary: The Church of the United Brethren in Christ in Mercersburg will be dedicated on the third Sunday in January. Bishop Glossbrenner of Baltimore and Dr. Creigh of the Presbyterian Church will preach.
(Names in announcement: Dr. Creigh)

[No Title]
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Summary: The Rev. Dr. Schwartz of Carlisle will deliver a lecture before the Young Men's Christian Association on January 11th. His topic is "No man owns deeper than he plows."

Border Damages
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Summary: The commissioners to assess war damage claims give notice that all claims must be filed with the clerk in Harrisburg before January 31st.

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Summary: Frank Donovan, "one of the finest young men in town," died on Saturday evening from a disease contracted while in the army. He was a member of the 77th Reg. Penna. Vols. and had an excellent service record.
(Names in announcement: Frank Donovan)

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Summary: Prof. J. H. Shumaker, principal of the Chambersburg Academy, delivered a lecture on "Manliness" in the Court House on Monday.
(Names in announcement: Prof. J. H. Shumaker)

Married
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Summary: Edward M. Riley and Miss Margaret E. Wengert, both of Green, were married near Fayetteville at the residence of the bride's parents on December 24th by the Rev. J. Shaffer.
(Names in announcement: Edward M. Riley, Margaret E. Wengert, Rev. J. Shaffer)

Married
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Summary: John M. Michael and Miss Mary Lizzie Covert, both of Lurgan, were married on December 29th at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev. James M. Bishop.
(Names in announcement: John M. Michael, Mary Lizzie Covert, Rev. James M. Bishop)

Married
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Summary: Christian Eshelman of Maryland and Martha Weber of Franklin County were married on December 15th by the Rev. Dr. Schneck.
(Names in announcement: Christian Eshelman, Martha Weber, Rev. Dr. Schneck)

Married
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Summary: Charles E. Evans and Annie E. Finafrock, both from Chambersburg, were married on December 31st by the Rev. Dr. Schneck.
(Names in announcement: Charles E. Evans, Annie E. Finafrock, Rev. Dr. Schneck)

Married
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Summary: William Byers and Miss Amanda E. Richey, both of Fayetteville, were married at the Montgomery House on December 30th by the Rev. S. Barnes.
(Names in announcement: William Byers, Amanda E. Richey, Rev. S. Barnes)

Married
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Summary: W. B. Mackey and Miss Sarah C. Neff, both of Franklin, were married near Upper Strasburg at the residence of Mr. D. Beltz on December 24th by the Rev. J. P. Anthony.
(Names in announcement: W. B. Mackey, Sarah C. Neff, D. Beltz, Rev. J. P. Anthony)

Married
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Summary: George Reed and Miss Sophia Smith, both of Franklin, were married at Spring Run on December 31st by the Rev. J. P. Anthony.
(Names in announcement: George Reed, Sophia Smith, Rev. J. P. Anthony)

Died
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Summary: Mrs. Margaret Deckellmayer, wife of F. X. Deckellmayer, died in Chambersburg on December 23rd. She was 48 years old.
(Names in announcement: Margaret Deckellmayer, F. X. Deckellmayer)

Died
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Summary: Francis Donovan died in Chambersburg on January 2nd. He was 25 years old.
(Names in announcement: Francis Donovan)

Died
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Summary: Mrs. Martha Spencer died near Orrstown on November 27th. She was 54 years old.
(Names in announcement: Martha Spencer)