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Semi-Weekly Dispatch, October 25, 1861 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

The Purchase of Cloths in Europe
(Column 5)

Summary: Reports that the government will spend less than one million dollars to purchase clothing in Europe for its troops until the United States can manufacture enough to meet the demand. Assures readers that the most trustworthy agents, including Colonel Thomas and a man from Pittsburgh, George P. Smith, Esq., have been chosen to carry out the errand.

Gen. Fremont's Removal Determined On
(Column 5)

Summary: Reports on steps being taken to assure that the "great irregularity and extravagance" uncovered in the Department of the West be rectified.

The Judgeship
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports final returns from the election for Judge from the counties that make up the District.

The Legislature
(Column 1)

Summary: Final returns by county from the election for legislators.

The Next Battle
(Column 3)

Summary: Reports that today is the three-month anniversary of the battle at Bull Run and predicts that the next battle will be soon to come.

Excerpt: "The battle of Bull Run has taught us a lesson such as experience only could teach, that will be of incalculable service to us throughout the entire war, and the condition of our troops at the present fully proves the truth of this assertion.

Transplanting Trees
(Column 1)

Summary: Urges people with unoccupied lands to plant shade and fruit trees, because of the "satisfaction, comfort and beauty those trees would produce.

Thanksgiving
(Column 1)

Summary: Suggests that "as printers are poorly paid" and thus unable to enjoy many feast days--like Thanksgiving, the holiday that Governor Curtin has declared to be November 28, subscribers and advertisers should be sure to pay their debts to the Dispatch.

Down the Ohio
(Column 1)

Summary: Describes the enthusiastic reception given to General Negley's troops by the people of Wheeling as the soldiers floated down the Ohio River on six steamers.

Origin of Article: Wheeling Intelligencer

Marriages
(Column 3)

Summary: Miss Mary A. Knight, eldest daughter of W. W. Knight of Germantown, and Mr. J. Fred. Smith of Chambersburg were married on October 17 in Germantown.
(Names in announcement: MissMary A.Knight, W. W.Knight, Mr.J. Fred.Smith)

Marriages
(Column 3)

Summary: Mr. Jos. S. Zook and Miss Harriett Lego, both of Chambersburg, were married on October 22.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Jos. S.Zook, MissHarriettLego)

Deaths
(Column 3)

Summary: Kate Ellen Suesscrott Price, aged 1 year and 10 months, died in new Franklin on October 18. She was the only daughter of Dr. ---- and Mary Price.
(Names in announcement: Kate Ellen SuesscrottPrice, Dr.Price, MaryPrice)

Deaths
(Column 3)

Summary: Mrs. Charlotte Hadessa Stull, 21 years of age, died in Chambersburg on October 18. She was the daughter of Jacob and Rebecca Sellers.
(Names in announcement: Mrs.Charlotte HadessaStull, JacobSellers, RebeccaSellers)

Deaths
(Column 3)

Summary: Walter Ebersole, aged about 3 years, died on October 22 in Green township of diphtheria. He was the son of Samuel and Mary Ebersole.
(Names in announcement: WalterEbersole, SamuelEbersole, MaryEbersole)