Notices from the Franklin Repository, Chambersburg, 1802-1805

NOTICES FROM THE FRANKLIN REPOSITORY, CHAMBERSBURG, 1802-1805 ASSEMBLED BY MRS. VIRGINIA SHANNON FENDRICK or MERCERSBTTRG CONTRIBUTED BY THE FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OP THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. 1802, August 28. —One dollar per bushel given for Dried Peaches, and forty cents per bushel for fresh Peach Stones, delivered to the subscriber, or at the stores of Messrs. Thomas C. Lane & Co., in Mercersburg, or John Shyrock, or John Warden in Chambersburg, by fifteenth day of November next. Samuel H. Riddle, Mt. Parnell. — September 21. Jean Bard, living in Green Township, near RoekeySpring Meeting House, informs the public that she has one 77 gallon still, with all other vessels necessary for carrying on the business, which she will dispose of, &c. — September 21. John & Daniel Brown of Mercersburg inform their friends they intend to commence Blue-Dyeing and Coverlid Weaving. September 28.— Attention Cavalry: Members of first volunteer Troop of Franklin County Light Dragoons will meet at the house of Alexander White on the first Monday of October next; on the second Monday at Doctor King's Church; on the third Monday >at Mercersburg, precisely at 10 o'clock A. M. with arms and accoutrements in complete order for exercise, according to law. Joseph Grubb, Capt. September Attention Cavalry : Captain Thomas Brown calls mem¬ bers of the Franklin Guard to meet at the house of Mr. Henry Gordon, innkeeper, at Mr. George Coffee's, in Waynesburg. Lieut.-Colonel John Rea, Commandant of the 73rd Regiment, calls for the Militia to meet in Chambersburg under same date. October IS.— William Findlay, Brigade-Inspector, issues orders to the Seventh Division of Pennsylvania Militia to exercise. Ocfo&er 19.— The partnership of William Drevish & Wilson Elliott was dissolved and Wilson Elliott continues the store in the house of Jacob Ileyser, Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. October 10.— Thomas Anderson, teacher of the Chambersburg Acad¬ emy, will open a Night School where a few boys will receive necessary instruction in writing, arithmctiek, and the mathematicks. 180S, March 5.— Unseated Lands in the county of Bedford, Pennsyl¬ vania. Those in arrears are requested to pay amount due to Anthony Nawgle, Esq., Joseph Powell, Peter Morgret, George Henny, Commis¬ sioners. C. Reily, Clerk. March 10.— James Chambers of Loudon Forge offers Lots in Town of Loudon. (276) Chambersburg, 1802-1805. 277 March SI.— George Stevenson offers Two Excellent Stills, capacity of one 45 and the other 75 Gallons, Farming Utensils, Hay and Corn. Apply to the subscriber at Strasburg, or to l>r. Samuel Wilson, or to Mr. James Mitchell near Strasburg. March SI.— Wanted Immediately. Three or four Journeymen Taylors j to whom generous wages and constant employ will be given by Thomas Murray,* Queen Street, opposite the Buck Tavern in Chambersburg. — April. Robert Wilson starts for Miami Country. — April 5. Dancing School to be held in Mr. Thomas He tick ’s ball¬ room, by David Hartshorn. April 11.— Peter Whiteside offers for sale a two-story stone house, on the square, in the town of Mercersburg, with a lot, No. 9. The house is 43 feet by 36, a store room well shelved and a counting room, &c. Also 123% acres of land, within six miles of said town, with 100 bearing apple trees, a good spring, a large nursery of different kinds of fruit trees, a good dwelling house, &c. Also other tracts of land. — May 4. Charles Hawkins of Chambersburg offers five dollars reward for the return of a Sorrel Roan Mare. May 4.— For Sale at this Printing Office: A Catechism on the Evidence of Christian Religion, for the benefit of Young People. By the Rev. John King, D.D., Minister of the Gospel at Upper West Conoeocheague. May If.— David Duffield of Montgomery Township, advertises a stray Black Horse which came to his plantation on April 20th, last. — May 14. Notice: As I intend in a few weeks to start for the Miami Country, it is earnestly requested that all persons indebted to Elizabeth & Robert Wilson, either by note or account, will come forward So make payment. Your compliance will be gratefully acknowledged by Robert Wilson. — May SI. Executors ’ Notice. Estate of John Gardner of Mercersburg. Jean Gardner, Executrix j David Humphrey, Executor. November 10.— To be rented, or let on Shares, a Fulling Mill, with about 10 acres of good land, on the Falling Spring, within a mile and a half of Chambersburg. William Gaas. November IS. John Goudy offers property he lives on in the town of Mercersburg, for both store and tavern. December S. Patrick Knox, of Hamilton Township, found a Silver Watch, on the Warm Spring road, near Chambersburg. December S. John S. McLean offers for sale a Complete Printing Office, near Greencastle, Pennsylvania. December S.— John Goudy again offers the property he lives on, in the town of Mercersburg, opposite to Mr. Jacob Bahn’s tavern, a good — — — pump, a smoke house, &c. * Revolutionary soldier. Notices from the FrankUn Repository 278 — December 22. John Shryock offers Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. He con¬ templates leaving Chambersburg and offers bis property, 218 acres of Wood Land, &c. December A£.— Joseph McClanahan of Greencastle returns his thanks, and states he has a Handsome assortment of Fashionable Goods. 1803, February.— Tract on W. Conococheague, Peters Township, 2 miles from Mercersburg— Adjoining Surphur SpringB. Elizabeth Wilson, Ad¬ ministratrix ; Robert Wilson, Administrator. February.— Alexander Barr of Mercersburg will let his Farm in West¬ moreland County, 20 miles this side of Pittsburgh & two from the Youghagary river, adjoining that noted stand, the forks of the Roads. Apply to Mr. William Fullerton, or Major Jonathan Smith, near the premises. February 19,— William McNeill informs the inhabitants of Chambers* burg that he will commence the practice of Physic in March next. February 21.— The estate of Rev. Thomas McPherrin is in the hands of Rebecca McPherrin, Executrix, and John McClanahan and Joseph Chambers, Executors. February AS.— Friday last, Complanter ’a * nephew and two other In¬ dians passed through Mercersburg, in this county, on their return home from the seat of government. March 9.— Lazarus Brown of Antrim Township, offers at Public Yendue, Wagons, Fanning Utensils, &c. — May 20. Robert Walker offers for sale a Valuable Estate, lying in Hamilton Township, 8 miles Northwest of Chambersburg; upwards of 500 acres, with a good Saw and Fulling Mill erected thereon, and a site for a Grist Mill on a nice stream of water; 200 acres of land cleared & under good fence : one of the first rate orchards in the county ; two good Log dwelling houses, and three more of less value; Patents with an in¬ disputable Title will be given. Robert Walker, Poplar Plain. May 24.— John Lloyd, Taylor, informs his friends that he has com¬ menced the Tayloring business in the house of Messrs. James & Robert Pebbles, in the Main Street, next door to Major John Holliday's store. — May 30, Married : On the 21st instant, by the Rev. John Johnston, James Orbiaon, Esq., Attorney at Law, of Franklin County, to Mrs. Catherine Patterson of this town.—Huntingdon Gazette. June 2.— Edward Malone offers 3 Dollars Reward for the return of a Dark Bay stud Colt. The subscriber living at Mount Pleasant Iron Works, Franklin County. June 13.— Died, on Wednesday last, at his farm on the Falling Spring, near this town, Mr. William Gass. * Complanter is said to have been the Indian who chased and shot at John Kennedy, an early Bettler in Antrim Township. Kennedy hid from the Indians, and finally found refuge in Cross' Fort. Chambersburg, 1802-1805. 279 July 6.— William Sloan, living in Ayr Township, Bedford County, offers Six cents Reward for the delivery of an apprentice to the Coopering business to his master. July if.— Miss Nancy Renfrew died, aged eighteen yean, daughter of John Renfrew of Guilford Township. July 18»— At Mr. William McCalls, near Boxburg, Samuel Perry, Esq., died, aged 87 years. July IS.— Loudon Forge, in Peters Township, to be rented and imme¬ diate possession given. With all the Houses raised for the use of the Workmen, with a sufficient quantity of Timber not exceeding two miles distant from the works. Apply to James Chambers. July 18.— John Shyrock, the Subscriber, has just received from Phila¬ delphia and Baltimore a Fresh Assortment of Goods, amongst which are the following, viz : Umbrellas, Mahogany frame Looking Glasses, assorted, Bed Ticking, Three thread bleached Cotton Tarn. Above American Manufactured. Gilt and Silver Bands, Spangles, Beads and Neck-Lases, Gimp and Trimmings for Ladies ' Dresses, Fringed Muslin and Silk Shawls, Lapette & common Muslin, do India Book & Jaconet Muslin; Handkerchiefs; Men and Women's Silk Stockings; Do Cotton; Tambored and Needle worked Muslins; Lapette and Book Muslins; White and colored Cambrick; Sattin & Lutestrings; Ladies' extra long Silk Gloves; Leghorn Bonnetts assorted; India Blue & Yellow Nankeens; Ladies' & Misses' Morocco Slippers; German Linens & Russia Sheeting; Bandanno 6s other Silk Handkerchiefs, Cotton Shawls & Pocket Handkerchiefs, Superfine Cloths & Cassimeres, Silk and other Vest Coating, Chintzes & Calicoes, Coarse India Muslins assorted; School and Pocket Bibles, Testaments, Psalm & Hymn Books; Dilworth’s, Webster’s & Kile's Spelling Books; Schoolmaster's Assistants, &c. A Good Assortment of Groceries and Liquors. All of which are purchased for Cash, and will be sold at great Bar¬ gains.— But let it be understood that bargains will not, nor can not be given without immediate payment. Cash will be given for merchantable Wheat, Rye and Oats.— Chambersburg, Market St., near the Bridge. July 19.— A Bright Bay mare, a stray, taken up by Humphrey Beckett, living on the state road from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, five miles east of the crossings of Juniata. Bay's Hill, July 81.— Died, Miss Eliza McDowell, daughter of Captain William McDowell of Peter’s Township. — July 88. A Handsome Plantation for sale by Francis Robison, in Montgomery Township, 218 acres. August.— A Poem composed at the site of an old Indian Grave on the plantation of Mr. Robert Thompson, West Conoeocheague, At the Sight of a grave made of Btone. Notices from the Franklin Repository 280 — To be sold, Tuesday, September 13th, agreeably to the last Will of William Donaldson, a Valuable Tract of Patented Land in Peters Township, adjoining James Dickey, Peter Sheerer & others, 220 acres. Samuel Walker, John Speer, Executors. August 5. August 8.— Died, on July 24, 1803, the Reverend John Young, in the 40th year of his age; a member of the Associated Reformed Synod; Pastor of the United Congregation of Greencastle, West Conococheague, and Great Cove. He leaves a wife and three small children. August 8,— Jacob Zank will give the highest price (in Cash) for good clean Flax-seed, at his ironmongery Store in Chambersburg. August 8,— John Sterret of Montgomery Township, wants a SchoolMaster who is capable of teaching the English language, Arithmetic, &c. September 8.— Died, on Sunday evening last, at his farm near Green¬ castle, John Statler, Esq., late Member of the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania, for Franklin County. September 3.— Died on Sunday, August 25th, at his farm near Mercersburg, Mr. Joseph Irvin, aged 68 years; a devout Christian and honest man. — September 7. Appointment by the Governor: James Chambers, Major General in the room of William Irvin, resigned. September 8.— Flax-Seed Wanted. JameB McCoy, the Subscriber, will give the highest price for Flax-Seed, delivered at his store in Mercersburg. September IS.— Elijah Sackett of Path Valley offers for sale a Plan¬ tation, near Concord, Fannett Township, Franklin County. 190 acres. — September SI. Died in Philadelphia, on Monday the 12th instant, Commodore John Barry, a useful and deserving patriot of ’76. October 1.— Letters remaining in the Strasburg Post Office : James Parkes, care of James Whitehill, Strasburg. Patrick Collins, Franklin County. James Thenfew, c/o Moses Henry, StTasburg. David Davis, Fort Littleton, c/o James Burd. James Stunkerd, care of G. M. McClellan, Strasburg. James McGee, Strasburg. G. W. Kinney. Brown & Browman, Printers, Strasburg. Samuel Huston, Strasburg. William McCall, near Strasburg.— George McClellan. October 11.— On October 3, 1803, Thomas Greer, Major, Commandant of the 73rd Regiment, calls the enrolled Inhabitants to meet in Chambers¬ burg on the 30th instant, at 10 o ’clock. Appeals to be held at the house of Capt. Jeremiah Snider & at the house of Capt. Jacob Snider. — October 11. New Town. Lots are to be sold in the town of Loudon, on the west side of the Conococheague Creek, near the place known by the name of Loudon Forge, adjoining Gen. James Chambers.— Johnston Elliott. Ckambersburg, 1802-1805. 281 — October 12. A Tract of patented land (late the property of Capt. ■William Beatty, deceased) in Antrim Township, Muddy Bun, within half a mile of two Grist Mills, viz. David Fullerton’s and Samuel McCul¬ lough’s, containing 226 acres & 149 perches. A good stone house, a log still-houBe, a bank barn, a good bearing orchard and several good lime¬ stone springs. Also, one other tract of land on Said run on Conococheague Creek of 198 acres & 47 perches, house, &c. Also, one other tract of 200 acres, adjoining lands of James Poe, David Fullerton and others, a log house, still house & double barn, good lime-stone spring, &c. John Beatty, Archibald Bard, Administrators. October 12.— Eight Dollars Reward: Alexander Hood, living in Chambersburg, advertises that an apprentice boy, by trade a cooper, named William Cox, ran away. He had on and took with him two pairs of overalls, both nankeen; two waistcoats, one a swansdown and the other a striped Jaconet muslin; one Coat of plain nankeen; a new fur hat; coarse shoes and one pair of clouded stockings, &c., &c. — October 26. Election, Franklin County. James Poe, for Senate; Wil¬ liam Findlay, Robert Peebles and Jacob Dechert for Assembly; William McClay for County Commissioner. October 26.— A Squirrel Hunt: Twenty Members of the Path Valley Rifle Company, having met at Fannettsburg on Wednesday last, the 19th instant, agreed to have a squirrel hunt, and divided themselves into two parties, and after being out only six hours, returned with two hundred and ninety-eight squirrels. The parties after partaking of an elegant entertainment, separated in the utmost peace and harmony. — James and William Bleakney, Executors of William October 28. Bleakney, late of Washington Township, offers for sale a tract of 224 acres of land. October SO.— Married, in this borough, on Tuesday the 30th instant, by Rev. David Denny, James Guthrie, Esq., of Greensburg, to Mrs. Martha Scott, late widow of John Scott, Esq., deceased. November 8.— William McCall, three miles from Strasburg, begs leave to acquaint his former customers and others that his Fulling Mill is in complete repair for carrying on the Fulling Business. — November 16. Elizabeth Stark and William Skinner advertise the land of Isaac Stark, in Peters Township, 180 acres, by lands of Johnston Elliott, Andrew Walker and West Conococheague Creek. November 22.—' Charles O ’Neill, Gunsmith and Cutler, Corner of Market and King streets, opposite Mr. Solomon Patterson’s tavern. He makes Razors, Knives, Scissors, Rifle and Musket Locks, &c. December 6,— Alexander McKee of Chambersburg wants an apprentice to the Cabinet-making business. December 6.— Caleb Russell requests all those indebted to him to settle before 15th of January next; if not, suits will be commenced, as I do not intend to trouble the newspapers the third time. 282 Notices from the Franklin Repository December 7.— A Stray: A Brown and White Heifer came to the plan¬ tation of George Adams, within two miles of Greencastle, and the same distance from the noted Tavern, the Black Horse. — — December IS. John Coughran, near Waynesboro, advertises a white Steer which came home with his cattle from the South Mountain. December IS. Anthony Dobbin, Wheelright, Informs his friends that he has removed from McCallister 's town to the house of Widow Menich, in Chambersburg, opposite to Mr. Greenawalt, butcher, where he carries on the Turning business in its various branches. December 14.— Thomas Johnston of Montgomery Township advertises a Red Bull, which is trespassing on his place. December SI.— The Estate of David Moore, late of Hamilton Town¬ ship; Elizabeth Moore, Executrix; William Reynolds, Executor. December SI.— Hound Puppy: Two dollars reward will be given by the Subscriber to any person who will bring back, or give information of a Spotted Black and White Hound Puppy, which was lost about the 14th instant. Michael Immel, Chambersburg. December S7.— Notice: All those who are indebted to Ezekiel Cham¬ bers,* or his Sons Ezekiel and Benjamin, are hereby informed that their notes and accounts are left in the hands of the Subscriber, to recover the money. James McLene. December SO.— Peter Brubaker, of Antrim Township, advertises a Dark Dun Colored Filly, with a small star in her forehead, no brand. The owner is desired to come, prove property and take her away. December SO. —Dennis Sulivan advertises six Hogs, of different marks, which came to his place in Metal Township. January S.— Troop Orders: The Gentlemen who compose the Chambers¬ burg Troop of Cavalry are to meet at the house of Thomas Hetich, Inn¬ keeper, in the town of Chambersburg, on Tuesday the 10th instant, at two o 'clock P. M. George Hetich, Capt. 1804, January 4.— Died, on Friday the 30th Ultimo, at his dwelling on the Falling Spring, John Andrew, Esq., an old inhabitant of this county. The deceased merited and obtained, during a long and active life, the character of a devout Christian and an honest Man. On Saturday hia remains were deposited in the Presbyterian burying ground in this town, Chambersburg, attended by a numerous and respectable concourse of citizens. January 10.— Wheat, Rye, Indian Corn, Oats, Wood, &c. will be taken, at the market price, in payment for this paper. January 10.— John Wise of Antrim Township, states that a Dark Bay Horse came to his plantation, neither brand nor ear mark perceivable. * Removed to Erie County, Pennsylvania. Chambersburg, 1802-1805. 283 January 10.— List of Letter* in the Strasburg Post Office: Jacob Boup John Cambel Matthew Armstrong Joseph Kerr, or John Bawley Rev. Mr. Elliott James Dundas William McClean David Brown Robert Huston Alexander Potts Samuel Huston Christopher Speck James Pock Mr. Samuel Wright —George McClelland. January 10,— Stephen and Andrew Wilson, Executors of the estate of Andrew Wilson, deceased, of Letterkenny Township, request settlement of all claims. January 24.— Sweep1 Sweep your Chimney! Sweep! Twenty cents per bushel will be given for Pure Soot, delivered at the address of the Subscriber, John Shryock, Chambersburg. January 28.— To Be Rented: For one or more years that well known stand, known by the Sign of the Waggon, in the town of Strasburg, in Franklin County, centre between Philadelphia and Pittsburg. It is a large two story house in good repair; four rooms on a floor and a good kitchen. The district elections are held here annually. Also three Lots of ground, 4% acres of good meadow under good fence; two good spring houses; a large never failing spring at the back of said house; a good shed; a stable with stalls to contain 18 horses; Oats-house and smith-shop. This stand is now, and has been for several years past, occupied by Mr. Jacob Markle. Any persons inclining to rent said Tavern are desired to attend there on the 2nd day of March next, when and where the terms will be made known by John Creamer. January SO.— Christian Royer of Washington Township and John Grove of Letterkenny advertise a Stray Mare which came to their premises. February 1,— The Franklinian Society will meet at the Chambersburg Academy on Friday next, at 6 o’clock P. M. Members are requested to be punctual in their attendance. February 6.— Estate of Henry Snively, late of Antrim Township; the Executors being Andrew and Peter Snively and Thomas Kirby. — February 7. Died, on the 21st ultimo, at his Seat near Cincinnati (Ohio), Colonel Israel Ludlow, after an illness of four days. His Wife and Three Children survive. His virtues were numerous and splendid. February 7,— Died, in this town, yesterday morning, of a decay, Cap* tain John Snider, &c., &c. February 7.— On Sunday last, at his home in this county, in the 83rd year of his age, Mr. Joseph Cooke, &c., &c. — February 8. The Constitution of the Franklinian Society is given. (Names of members omitted.) — February 7. Henry Gordon found a pair of New Black Saddlebag* between Chambersburg and Greencastle about the middle of last month. 284 Notices from the Franklin Repository . — Died, on the 11th instant, Mrs. Brown, wife of Mr. Oliver Brown of this county. February 14 — February 14. Died, on the 26th ult. at Shirleyaburg, Huntingdon County, Robert Galbraith, Esq., one of the Associate Judges of that County. February 14.— The Subscriber has now on hand, and will constantly keep, at his Blacksmith-shop in the Main Street, a Quantity of the Best Barr-Iron, &c. John Fletcher. February SI.— Died, on Monday morning last, in the 24th year of her age, Mrs. Polley Brown, consort of Mr. James Brown of this town. February SI.— Andrew Work offers for sale a two story Brick house in McCcmnellsburg, the situation being handsome, and in the best part of the town for trade. February S3.— At the store of Wilson Elliott in Chambersburg. Double Snow-ball Cotton Coverlets of a large size, also a Quantity of Denim, manufactured by William and John Copely, Shippensburg. February 38.— John Aw informs his friends and the public in general that he intends to commence the Blue Dyeing and Coverlet Weaving at the house of Mr. John Meesey, Shoemaker, in Catherine street, Chambers¬ burg, in the most extensive manner, on the lowest terms. He weaves the following patterns, to wit: Double and single Snow-ball, Block and Patchwork, Patch-work Snow-ball, Nine diamonds, Old and New star and Five penny bit: Capitol Carpit, white and other single coverlets, Diaper, &c. He has served his apprenticeship with the well known Abraham Price near Waynesboro, and will pay the utmost attention to business, but it is needless to make many professions, as the work will show for itself. February 28. Bookbinder, — — George K. Harper wants immediately a Journeyman February 29. Died Yesterday, Mr. Albert Torrence, an old respectable citizen of Green Township. February 29.— John Ramsey of Dublin Township, Huntingdon County, near Burnt Cabbins, advertises a Red Steer, which came to his plantation. March 6.— Painting: Henry Bireleey intends carrying on the Limning business in all its branches. Innkeepers * and Mechanics * Signs; House pictures, &c. of water color, or Oil colours, &c. Chambersburg. March 7.— Died at Greencastle on the 27th ultimo, Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Statler, in the 45th year of his age. The character of the de¬ ceased was that of a gentleman and a soldier. A number of officers belonging to his regiment, who attended his funeral, convened them¬ selves after his interment and resolved to wear a scarf on the left arm until the first meeting of the Militia in the Spring, which is called the Drill day. 68th Regiment. (To be continued)