Franklin Repository

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3 The Legislature

McClure Alexander K.

Article details McClure's uphill fight in the legislature and salutes him as a faithful public service representing the interests of his constituents.

6 Local Items: Great Destruction of Sheep

We learn that our esteemed friend, A. B. Wingerd, Esq., of Antrim township, had no less than 67 head of fine fat sheep destroyed by dogs on the night of the 3d inst., in his Barn-yard.--The Sheep were valued at $5 per head, thus making Mr. W's loss $335!--intrinsically, of greater value, in our opinion, than all the dogs in the county put together.

Wingerd A.B.

Article describes the destruction of 67 of farmer Wingerd's sheep, supposedly by dogs, on the night of February 3 - a loss of $335 in stock.

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Local Items: Revolving Harrow

Hurst A.R. of the Agricultural Implement Warehouse

Announces Mr. Hurst's unveiling of his revolving harrow, a device of his own invention. "Farmers are requested to call and examine it."

6 Local Items: Attend the Sale

Criswell John H.

Encourages readers to attend the sale of Mr. Criswell's "stock, agricultural implements and personal property," "in Scotland."

6 Local Items: Gala Day "Yesterday, the 127th anniversary of Washington's birth day, was celebrated in fine style in this place."

--Yesterday, the 127th anniversary of Washington's birth day, was celebrated in fine style in this place. The Military company from St. Thomas, under command of Capt. James Elder, visited our town, and were kindly received and every attention paid them by the Chambers Artillery under command of Capt. F. S. Stumbaugh, and the Light Dragoons under Capt. C. T. Campbell.

Three better officered, better uniformed, better drilled, better behaved companies we never saw parading, marching and counter-marching, through our streets.

Every thing passed off pleasantly and all our citizens were delighted with the day's entertainment. May the gentlemen who compose these three companies live to enjoy many returns of the 22d of February, is our wish.

Stumbaugh F.S. captain Campbell C.T. captain

Story describes the Chambersburg celebration of Washington's birthday, complete with marches by the Chambers Artillery, under the command of Capt. Stumbaugh, and the Light Dragoons, under the command of Capt. Campbell.

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6 Local Items: School Exhibition

Youst J.Y. Douglas J.W. Esq., of Chambersburg

Story notes that Mr. Youst had secured a large warehouse for his school's exhibition, to include the "declamations and dialogues" of his scholars. The Fayetteville Brass Band was secured, and Mr. Douglas of Chambersburg was to give an oration.

6 Franklin Railroad Company

Fahnestock H. Secretary and Treasurer Wier J.W. Brewer G.W. Jones A.J. Dull J.J. Armstrong A. Wason James Ziegler G.W. Wingerd A.B. Cooke I. Clark C.H. McMaster Peter

Article describes the organization of the Franklin Railroad Company at Harrisburg and lists the Directors. The line is expected to be completed "by the 4th of July next, the distance being twenty-two and a half miles between Chambersburg, and Hagerstown."

1 Local Items: Joint-Consistorial Meeting of the Grindstone Hill Charge

Rodrock W.D.C. Rev. Hade William President Hartzell E. Secretary

Story describes a joint meeting of the different consistories of the Grindstone Hill charge of the German Reformed church on February 15, 1859. A resolution asked the Mercersburg Classis to consider the propriety of dissolving the pastoral relations existing between the Rev. Rodrock and the church.

1 Constitution of the Young Men's Christian Association of Chambersburg

A verbatim transcript of the Chambersburg YMCA's constitution.

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3 Married

Gordon J. Smith Rev. Curren Deborah of Emmittsburg, Md. Gordon Humphrey of Shady Grove, Franklin Co.

Marriage of January 27; no mention of church.

3 Married

Gordon J. Smith Rev. Noble Ruth M. Noble William of Metal township McLelland John of Westmoreland Co., Pa.

Marriage of February 17, no mention of church.

3 Married

McHenry S Malone Rebecca Pfoutz Jacob

Marriage of February 3, performed at Trostle's Hotel.

3 Married

Thompson George W. Rev. Baird Beckie M. of Academic, Juniata Co. Irvin E. Lewis of Highland, Doniphan Co., Kansas

Marriage of Feb. 10, no church mentioned.

3 Married

Raber W.B. Rev. Huber Elizabeth Beamisderfer David

Marriage of February 15. Both parties from Franklin County, no church mentioned.

3 Married

Kremer A.H. Rev. Kroh Martha Ellen Kroh Simon Esq., of St. Thomas Township Clark N.S.

Marriage of February 16 at Cedar Grove.

3 Married

Eyster W.F. Rev. Goetman Margaret Loeffler William

Marriage of February 17, no church mentioned. Both parties from Franklin County.

3 Married

Bridenbaugh E. Michael Helen Josephine Michael Charles Dr. Strickler Snively Esq., of Chambersburg

Marriage of the 22nd, in father of the bride's home in Greencastle. Bride is Dr. Michael's second daughter.

3 Died

Thompson James G.

Death on February 6, of consumption. Thompson was 31 years of age.

3 Died

Forney George W.

Death on February 20, of consumption. Mr. Forney was 29 years of age.

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