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Franklin Repository, June 29, 1859 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

The Declaration of Independence
(Column 1)

Summary: This is a verbatim transcript of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence offered without editorial comment.
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Death of Hon. David F. Robison
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Summary: Notes the June 24 death of Mr. Robison of Chambersburg. He was a former member of Congress. He was buried in the Old Red Church graveyard near Greencastle.
(Names in announcement: Hon.David F.Robison, )

The Chaff Won't Cover It
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Summary: Article forecasts a harvest 50% larger than Franklin County has had in recent memory. With a good harvest, the Repository hopes that the county's industrious farmers can pay their debts to local merchants.
(Names in announcement: , )

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Summary: Notes that farmer Leedy's farm is up for sale.
(Names in announcement: DanielLeedy, )

A Large Orange
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Summary: Article notes that Mr. Wingert brought a large orange, measured at 13 inches in circumference, to the Repository office.
(Names in announcement: JacobWingert, )

The Zouaves
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Summary: Recounts story Captain McLellan (a Chambersburg native) travelling to Europe and observing Zouave soldiers there. Mr. McLellan is now Vice President of the Illinois Central Railroad.
(Names in announcement: Capt.GeorgeMcLellan, )

Married
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Summary: Wedding June 21, in the home of the bride's father.
(Names in announcement: J.G.Brown, Kate R.Cookof Warren Township, John B.Cook, HarryPhenicieof Upton, Pa.)

Died
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Summary: Death of the infant Anne Eliza Funk, aged 11 months
(Names in announcement: Anne ElizaFunk, FranklinFunk, RebeccaFunk)

Died
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Summary: Death of Congressman Robison, detailed on page one.
(Names in announcement: Hon.Davide=Robison, )

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Summary: Notes a meeting of Chambersburg attorneys and other notables to plan memorial activities saluting the career of David Robison.
(Names in announcement: Alexander K.McClure, WilliamMcLellan, David F.Robison, Hon.JohnHuber, Isaac H.McCauley, SnivelyStriclker, Col.F.S.Stumbaugh, James S.Ross, J. McDowellSharpe)