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Valley Spirit: September 22, 1869 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Geary as a Tool of Railroad Companies
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Summary: The paper criticizes John W. Geary for passing a law limiting lawsuits against railroad companies for injuries sustained in accidents. Injured parties can now recover no more than $3000.

Are You Naturalized?
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Summary: The paper calls on all Democrats who plan to be naturalized to come to court and begin the process.

Festival
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Summary: The Sunday School of the Reformed Church of St. Thomas will hold a festival. The proceeds will go toward an enlarged library. The Citizen's Band of St. Thomas will play.

Dedication Ceremonies
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Summary: The new lodge room of Letterkenny Lodge No. 663 of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Upper Strasburg, will be dedicated on October 2nd. I. H. McCauley will deliver an address and the Silver Cornet Band will perform.
(Names in announcement: I. H. McCauley)

Death of a Physician
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Summary: Dr. Edmund G. McGovran died in his residence in Chambersburg. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery. He had practiced for many years in Loudon, Mercersburg, Cumberland County, and Virginia. "He was held in high esteem by all who knew him for his gentlemanly qualities and professional skill."
(Names in announcement: Dr. Edmund G. McGovran)

Found Dead
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Summary: John Lininger, "an old German residing in Letterkenny township" was found dead in his bed last Thursday. He was separated from his wife and children and lived alone. All his doors were locked. An inquest was held, and he was found to have died of apoplexy. He left his estate to Wilson Reilly of Chambersburg, but his widow is contesting the will. The matter will most likely go to court.
(Names in announcement: John Lininger, Daniel Gelwix, Dr. John Montgomery, Wilson Reilly)

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Summary: The African American community of Chambersburg plans an Emancipation day celebration. A delegation from Hagerstown will come along with a band. Dr. Brown of New Jersey will speak. The celebration will be held in Repository Hall.

More Iron Ore
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Summary: High-quality iron ore was found on the property of William L. Chambers, of Chambersburg. J. M. Cooper also discovered iron ore in an adjoining county.
(Names in announcement: William L. Chambers, J. M. Cooper)

Green Township Awake
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Summary: The Democrats of Green met and selected candidates for local offices. The Democratic club of Fayettesville was organized at the same time. It already numbers more than 100.
(Names in announcement: A. U. Holland, Jacob Lightfoot, John N. Baxter, John Bittner, John Cruthers, Samuel Breckenridge, Ad Cook, Peter Brindle, Joseph Correll, Sol Shively, Simon Strickler)

Horticultural Exhibition
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Summary: The paper announces that the Franklin County Horticultural Society Exhibition promises to be a "grand affair." Franklin County is solidifying a reputation as an excellent fruit growing region.

Monumental Association
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Summary: The Franklin County Monumental Association met in the rooms of Judge Rowe. They passed a constitution and by-laws and accepted the resignations of Mrs. L. Brotherton and Mr. William C. Eyster on account of their relocation to Virginia. The association plans to erect a monument in memory of Franklin's dead soldiers. It now has between $800 and $900 and expects $1400 in the next several months.
(Names in announcement: Judge Rowe, Henry Strickler, W. S. Stenger, Mrs. L. Brotherton, William C. Eyster, James G. Elder, B. F. Winger, Theodore McGowan, William H. Mackey, Walter Crawford, Amos Stouffer, William Bossert, Samuel Gelwix, Morrow R. Skinner, John S. Nimmon, John L. Ritchie, William Burgess, George B. Wiestling, James B. Orr, W. D. Dix, T. D. French, Joseph Phenicle, George W. Skinner, Harry Strickler, W. S. Stenger, D. W. Rowe, John A. Seiders, Thomas J. Grimeson, W. C. Eyster, Thad. M. Mahon)

Married
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Summary: J. Cook and Miss H. Jennie McKneely were married at the Chambersburg M. E. Church by the Rev. S. Barnes on September 21st.
(Names in announcement: J. Cook, H. Jennie McKneely, Rev. S. Barnes)

Married
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Summary: Emmett Kuhn and Miss Margaret B. Born, both of Franklin, were married on September 19th at William Lightfoot's in Fayetteville by the Elder J. E. Arnold.
(Names in announcement: Emmett Kuhn, Margaret B. Born, William Lightfoot)

Married
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Summary: Aaron Hartranft and Miss Kate Lesher, both of Antrim, were married on September 10th by the Rev. B. S. Schneck.
(Names in announcement: Aaron Hartranft, Kate Lesher, Rev. B. S. Schneck)

Married
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Summary: Henry Myers and Miss Lydia Myers, both of Welsh Run, were married on August 20th by the Rev. H. C. Lesher.
(Names in announcement: Henry Myers, Lydia Myers, Rev. H. C. Lesher)

Married
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Summary: John Kuhn and Elizabeth Palmer, both of Franklin, were married on September 8th by the Rev. H. C. Lesher.
(Names in announcement: John Kuhn, Elizabeth Palmer, Rev. H. C. Lesher)

Married
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Summary: Samuel Hartman and Miss Margaret Faukes, both of St. Thomas, were married on September 14th at Kieffer's Hotel by the Rev. Tripner.
(Names in announcement: Samuel Hartman, Margaret Faukes, Rev. Tripner)

Married
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Summary: Henry J. Sawyer and Miss H. Bolte, both of Franklin, were married in Greenvillage on September 15th by the Rev. W. Howe.
(Names in announcement: Henry J. Sawyer, H. Bolte, Rev. W. Howe)

Married
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Summary: Cyrus McGowan of St. Thomas and Miss Letitia Cline of McConnelsburg were married on September 14th by the Rev. L. A. Gotwald.
(Names in announcement: Cyrus McGowan, Letitia Cline, Rev. L. A. Gotwald)

Died
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Summary: John C. Robeson died near Claylick on September 7th.
(Names in announcement: John C. Robeson)

Died
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Summary: John Swarth of Welsh Run died on August 27th. He was 50 years old.
(Names in announcement: John Swarth)

Died
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Summary: Alfred L. Irwan, formerly of Franklin, died in Newville at the residence of his father-in-law, J. H. Brewster, on September 3rd. He was 26 years old.
(Names in announcement: Alfred L. Irwan, J. H. Brewster)