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The AgitatorWellsboro, PennaMay 19, 1869 CORRECTION. – In our notice of the death of Mr. Knapp, last week there were some errors. He was born in 1827, consequently was but 32 years old. We learn by letter from Col. Emery, of this village, father-in-law of Mr. Knapp, that Mrs. Knapp is lying very ill, though … Read more
The AgitatorWellsboro, PennaSeptember 18, 1867 Almost a Centenarian. – There is now living in Athens township, Bradford county, Pa., a venerable lady in the person of Mrs. Rebecca Porter. Mrs. Porter was born in the province of Nova Scotia, from whence she removed some twenty-six years ago with her son to this county, and she … Read more
History of Sullivan TownshipFifth Paper Churches and school-houses were, for many years unknown. Finally, however there was a house erected on “the State road” which served both for “a meeting,” as well as a school house. They had not regularly established minister, and the people depended on, no and then, an occasional sermon from any … Read more
The AgitatorWellsboro, PennaJune 5, 1867 The trial of John H. Suratt has been postponed to the 10th inst., important witnesses being absent. We hope the trial may go on. If Suratt is guilty he deserves punishment. If innocent, he deserves an honorable discharge. There is little probability of his being convicted, or if convicted, of … Read more
Pioneer Settlers I have read the sketches of the early settlement of Tioga County lately published in The Agitator, and naturally feel much interest in such reminiscences; having lived in Northern Pennsylvania since February 1804, part of the time in Bradford and the remainder in Tioga County. I glen from McMaster’s history of Steuben County … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerJanuary 28, 1874 The trial of Mrs. Rowend Scott, alias Rowend Cranble, charged with murdering her alleged husband, John S. Scott, on the 6th of June last, by strychnine, took place in the court of Elk county, and resulted in the acquital of teh accused a few days since. A Charivari gave one … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerJanuary 14, 1874 Executors’ Notice Letters testamentary on the estate of Jacob Fry, late of East Wheatfield twp., dec’d, have been granted the undersigned. Notice all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same, to present them duly authenticated for settlement.Ann Jane Fry,ExecutrixArmagh, Pa. … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerJanuary 7, 1874 Grandfather Jesse Merriman, of Jones county, Iowa, is 80 years old, but happier than ever a boy was. His wife presented him a few days ago with a bouncing pair of twins. Executors’ Notice Letters testamentary on the estate of Wm. A. Cummin of Young township, Indiana county, dec’d, have … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerMarch 25, 1874 Executors’ Notice Whereas letters testamentary have been granted the undersigned on the estate of W’m C. McCrea, late of Blacklick tp., dec’d, all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same, to present them duly authenticated for settlement.Thompson C. M’Crea,John Shields,ExecutoraMar … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerApril 15, 1874 Administrator’s Notice Letters of Administration cum testamento ennexo, having been granted the undersigned on the estate of James Lowry, late of Center twp, dec’d, all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same, to present them duly authenticated for settlement.Lydia Lowry, … Read more