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Franklin Repository: April 28, 1869 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

The Quakers and the Indians
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Summary: The paper applauds General Grant's developing policy of using Quakers as emissaries to the Indians. "By sending among the Indians agents whose religious persuasion binds them to measures of peace, and whose history fully proves their adherence to it, General Grant has taken a step far in advance of the former Indian policy of the Government, and thereby pledges it to conciliation and kindness. If it be possible to disarm the inborn, native hostility of the Indians to the white race, to eradicate their love of butchery and bloodshed, to teach them to abandon their thieving, roaming, idle, vagabond life, if it is possible, in a word, to civilize them, then the policy inaugurated by the President is incomparably the wisest and best yet suggested."

[No Title]
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Summary: The paper criticizes Seantor Cameron for obstructing some of Grant's appointments in an effort to secure posts for his friends.

[No Title]
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Summary: The paper jokes that Senator Cameron's speech complainign that he has no influence in the administration means that "the Administration have taken him at what he is worth."

The County Superintendent
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Summary: "Citizen" writes the Repository to suggest George E. Jones of Metal for the office of County Superintendent. He gives a history of Jones' vast educational training that included work under Prof. J. H. Shumaker.
(Names in announcement: George E. Jones, Prof. J. H. Shumaker)

Register and Recorder
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Summary: "Republican" writes to endorse the nomination of Henry S. Shade of St. Thomas for the office of Register and Recorder. Shade performed admirably in assisting Mr. Strickler, the present Register and Recorder, and deserves a shot if Strickler steps down. Shade did much of the day-to-day work anyway, since Strickler had lost an arm in the war.
(Names in announcement: Henry S. Shade, Strickler)

County Treasurer
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Summary: "Republican" writes to recommend Samuel Knisely of Orrstown for the office of County Treasurer. He cites his long service to the Republican Party.
(Names in announcement: Samuel Knisely)

Register and Recorder
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Summary: "A Republican" writes to suggest A. A. Skinner of Fannettsburg as a candidate for Register and Recorder, citing "eminent qualifications" and devotion to the party.
(Names in announcement: A. A. Skinner)

Court Proceedings
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Summary: Philip Trautman, an insane man who escaped from the Chambersburg Poor House, was found in Pittsburgh. He is a German immigrant who came to the US in 1852. He claims to be a millionaire who had great estates in Germany. He also claims he commanded many men in his home country, and then commanded the US armies during the Civil War.
(Names in announcement: Philip Trautman)

Pennsylvania War Damages
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Summary: The Border Claim Commissioners delivered their report showing $1,821,031.04 in damages claimed, and $1,693,351.52 allowed. The following are the statistics for Franklin: $3,122.22 in damage by Union troops to real property, and $19,633.28 to personal property; $22,789.94 in damage by Confederate troops to real property, and $703,854.79 in personal property. Franklin citizens claimed a total of $838,162, $788,783.99 allowed.

Railroad Surveys
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Summary: The paper reports that engineers began surveying a proposed extension of the railroad near Hagerstown. The paper urges Franklin citizens to follow the citizens of Hagerstown in making efforts to secure improvements for their state.

The Thirtieth of May
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Summary: The upcoming Sunday will be the "observance day" urged by General Logan for fallen veterans.

Full Text of Article:

In another column will be found the order of Gen. Logan, requesting the observance of this day. As this day falls on the Sabbath this year, it is left to the choice of the people to say whether they will observe Saturday or Sunday. There certainly would be no impropriety in strewing flowers over the graves of our departed heroes on the Sabbath day. The great majority of them were at one time members of the different Sabbath Schools of our town, some of them no doubt fell martyrs to the cause which they espoused, on this holy day, and we, their survivors, could give no better token of our admiration for their patriotism and of our sincere regret at their death, than to participate in the solemn services of an occasion like this. If our Ministers and Sabbath School Superintendents would unite in this matter with the veterans of the late war, and the friends and relations of those who fell that we might live, we feel confident that this decoration day would be one long to be remembered. There has as yet been no programme made for these interesting ceremonies, and we make the above suggestions, resting assured that should they not be adopted, some arrangements will be decided upon that will answer the purpose equally as well.

The Franklin County Horticultural Society
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Summary: The Horticultural Society held their meeting in the rooms of the Ryder Nursery Association on April 20th. B. L. Ryder read a paper on the potato. They also discussed several other topics relating to agriculture.
(Names in announcement: B. L. Ryder)

Dogs
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Summary: The paper calls attention to the many stray dogs infesting Chambersburg. Cases of hydrophobia have been reported, and bites are not uncommon. The editors support levying a tax on owners for each dog. Those not paid for should be killed.

Bryan's Circus
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Summary: Bryan's "grand menagerie" and circus will exhibit in Chambersburg on May 5th. The circus boasts the largest elephant in the US. They also have many other wild animals including lions, monkeys, and camels.

[No Title]
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Summary: Gov. Geary has approved an act to convert the town of Chambersburg into a borough. Borough elections will be held in October and taxes assessed in May. The town council will now have the ability to borrow money and the authority to appoint a chief of police.

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Summary: Rev. Crawford delivered a sermon to young men. Rev. Barnes of the Methodist Church will do the same in four weeks.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Crawford, Rev. Barnes)

Personal
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Summary: Rev. Dr. M'Lean, former president of Lafayette College, preached in Falling Spring Presbyterianc Church on Saturday.
(Names in announcement: Rev. M'Lean)

[No Title]
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Summary: G. O. Seilhammer, formerly of Chambersburg, is now on the editorial corps of the New York Tribune. He visited town last week.
(Names in announcement: G. O. Seilhammer)

Married
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Summary: Joseph Sierer and Miss Emma C. Jarrett, both of Chambersburg, were married on April 22nd in the Methodist Church by the Rev. S. Barnes.
(Names in announcement: Joseph Sierer, Emma C. Jarrett, Rev. S. Barnes)

Married
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Summary: Daniel Metcalf and Miss Amanda C. Wolf, both of Mercersburg, were married in Mercersburg on April 22nd by the Rev. S. A. Mowers.
(Names in announcement: Daniel Metcalf, Amanda C. Wolf, Rev. S. A. Mowers)

Married
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Summary: J. M. Claudy of Potsville and Miss Millie M. Youst of Scotland were married at the residence of the bride's parents on April 27th by Dr Schneck.
(Names in announcement: J. M. Claudy, Millie M. Youst, Dr. Schneck)

Died
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Summary: Sarah Emma Benedict, daughter of Dr. Jacob and Elizabeth A. Benedict, died on April 19th. She was 10 years old.
(Names in announcement: Sarah Emma Benedict, Dr. Jacob Benedict, Elizabeth A. Benedict)

Died
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Summary: Cyrus D. Culbertson died in Chambersburg on April 25th after suffering a lingering illness. He was 57 years old.
(Names in announcement: Cyrus D. Culbertson)

Died
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Summary: James Scott Smith, infant son of Daniel and Margaret E. Smith, died in Spring Run on April 15th. He was 6 weeks old.
(Names in announcement: James Scott Smith, Daniel Smith, Margaret E. Smith)

Died
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Summary: Daniel Greenawalt died in Chambersburg on April 8th. He was 52 years old.
(Names in announcement: Daniel Greenawalt)

Died
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Summary: Mrs. Susannah Stamy, wife of Abraham Stamy, formerly from near Waynesboro, died in Iowa on April 11th. She was 59 years old.
(Names in announcement: Susannah Stamy, Abraham Stamy)

Tribute of Respect
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Summary: Ab. Metz and J. N. Shillito pass resolutions of sympathy and respect on behalf of the Friendship Fire Company upon the death of Frank Spitel.
(Names in announcement: Ab. Metz, J. N. Shillito, Frank Spitel)

Tribute of Respect
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Summary: G. W. Skinner and U. N. Hutton pass resolutions of sympathy and respect on behalf of the Housum Zouaves upon the death of Frank Spitel.
(Names in announcement: G. W. Skinner, U. N. Hutton, Frank Spitel)

Communicated
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Summary: "G." from Upper Strasburg writes to pay tribute to William G. M'Clellan who died suddenly of apoplexy on April 14th. He called him a "public and private benefactor" who worked to enhance the quality of life in his native Franklin County. He was a disciplined businessman, but generous nonetheless.
(Names in announcement: William G. M'Clellan)