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Valley Spirit: September 9, 1868 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Speech of Horatio Seymour
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Summary: Much of the front page is devoted to the speech of the Democratic presidential candidate Horatio Seymour delivered at New York's Cooper Institute. He denounces the debt, high taxes, extravagance and corruption accompanying Republican rule.

John Cessna
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Summary: The paper denounces Republican congressional candidate John Cessna's "low and vulgar speech" delivered in the Court House in which he attacked the editors of the Valley Spirit. Even Republican Party members were appalled, according to the paper.

Radical Meeting at Antrim
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Summary: "S." writes the Spirit to report on a Radical meeting in Antrim. The correspondent asserts that the speeches were so dull that many in the small crowd left early.

[No Title]
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Summary: The paper publishes a note of sympathy for Democratic County Committee Chairman John R. Orr upon the death of his 14 month old child.
(Names in announcement: John R. Orr)

The County Fair
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Summary: Preparations for the fair are almost complete. The stalls and sheds are "substantial" and perfect for the care and protection of the livestock. Entries can be placed with the Secretary Calvin Gilbert of Chambersburg. Hay and straw will be furnished for free. Only the time trials and tournament have entry fees. Capt. Wash. Skinner's new militia company will give a military display.
(Names in announcement: Calvin Gilbert, Capt. Wash. Skinner)

[No Title]
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Summary: Mrs. Catharine Noel, widow of John Noel and proprietor of the Golden Lamb Hotel, died in Chambersburg at age 71. She survived her husband, with whom she enjoyed almost a half-century of marriage, by two years.
(Names in announcement: Catharine Noel, John Noel)

Democratic Meeting
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Summary: The Democratic Club of Chambersburg met at the Court House and attracted a large attendance. Judge Kimmell attacked the financial waste and taxation presided over by Republicans since the end of the war. He also declared opposition to the right of African Americans to vote and sit on juries. William Stenger attacked John Cessna. "This was one of the best meetings we ever have seen in Chambersburg. The large audience gave the closest attention to the speeches. There was hearty cheering at times--not the boisterous and indiscriminate cheering that accompanies excitement but cheering that indicated appreciation and approval of the solid arguments presented."
(Names in announcement: Kimmell, William Stenger)

Sunday School Picnic
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Summary: The German Reformed Sunday School of St. Thomas held a picnic in Gillan's woods. A procession marched from the Church to the picnic ground accompanied by the Citizens' Band of Chambersburg. Rev. Mr. Shullenberger addressed the crowd of five or six hundred.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Shullenberger)

The White Boys in Blue
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Summary: The White Boys in Blue held a meeting in Gelwick's building at which they selected officers. J. L. P. Detrich was chosen Chairman; Capt. George W. Skinner, President; Sergt. David Hissong, Vice President; Philip Loudenslager, Vice President; J. L. P. Detrich, Recording Secretary; D. M. Sheller, Corresponding Secretary. Capt. Skinner "made a short address, giving the reasons why soldiers who fought for the Union and the Constitution should now vote to sustain the principles for which they had risked their lives." A committee was appointed to form a Glee Club in conjunction with the Seymour and Blair Club. Many soldiers joined.
(Names in announcement: J. L. P. Detrich, Capt. George W. Skinner, Sergt. David Hissong, Philip Loudenslager, D. M. Sheller)

Radical Meeting
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Summary: The Republicans of Chambersburg held a well-attended meeting in the Court House. According to the Spirit, Isaac H. McCauley's speech was rife with factual errors about Republican progress in reducing the debt. The editors assert that John Cessna's speech alienated many voters for its vulgar attack on the Valley Spirit. He called the editors "tom-tits," "tumblebugs," and "skunks."
(Names in announcement: Isaac H. McCauley, John Cessna)

[No Title]
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Summary: Snively Strickler, member of the Franklin County Bar and once proprietor of the Repository, died suddenly at his Greencastle residence. He was a native of Antrim. The Franklin County Bar passed resolutions of sympathy and attended the funeral in Greencastle. Strickler was buried in the Lutheran cemetery. The lawyers thank O. N. Lull, Superintendent of the Cumberland Valley Railroad, for allowing them to ride to Greencastle free of charge.
(Names in announcement: Snively Strickler, D. W. Rowe, W. S. Stenger, F. M. Kimmell, I. H. McCauley, John R. Orr, F. S. Stumbaugh, O. N. Lull)

St. Thomas
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Summary: C. M. Duncan, candidate for State Senate, addressed a well-attended meeting of the Democratic Club of St. Thomas.
(Names in announcement: C. M. Duncan)

Congressional Conference
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Summary: The Democratic Congressional Conference for the 16th District, that includes Franklin, met to nominate a candidate. F. M. Kimmell of Franklin was nominated on the 46th ballot. The conferees passed resolutions endorsing the Johnson administrations "efforts to maintain the constitutional authority of the government against the usurpations and innovations of a partisan mob," and supporting Horatio Seymour for president.
(Names in announcement: J. McDowell Sharpe, J. R. Orr, G. W. Brewer, F. M. Kimmell)

Married
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Summary: George W. Dunkle and Miss Lydia A. Wilson, daughter of Matthew Wilson, were married on August 26th by the Rev. William A. West. They were all from Spring Garden Mills, Path Valley.
(Names in announcement: George W. Dunkle, Lydia A. Wilson, Matthew Wilson, Rev. William A. West)

Married
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Summary: David L. Coyle of Philadelphia, son of A. L. Coyle of Chambersburg, married Miss Carrie E. Hays, daughter of Robert Hayes of Philadelphia, on August 1st. The Rev. Frank D. Robbins presided, assisted by the Rev. James M. Crowell.
(Names in announcement: David L. Coyle, A. L. Coyle, Carrie E. Hays, Robert Hayes, Rev. Frank D. Robbins, Rev. James M. Crowell)

Married
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Summary: Thomas Harrison and Miss Elizabeth Pox, both of St. Thomas, were married at the residence of the Rev. J. Keller Miller on August 1st.
(Names in announcement: Thomas Harrison, Elizabeth Pox, Rev. J. Keller Miller)

Died
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Summary: Mrs. Catharine Buchanan died on August 18th at age 63.
(Names in announcement: Catharine Buchanan)

Died
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Summary: Sarah Agnes McCleary, daughter of James M. and Mary A. McCleary, died on August 30th near State Line. "Dear Sadie, we on earth no more/Shall see thy smiling face/Thou hast gone to join the angel choir/And sing redeeming grace."
(Names in announcement: Sarah Agnes McCleary, James M. McCleary, Mary A. McCleary)