Newspapers: Selected items from the Western Argus, 1830-: Beaver County, PA Hi All, I recieved permission from Alice Kern to post this to the list... this is only the first half. I'll send the rest in a secound posting. It makes great reading. She also said she'll be adding more. Lynn unicrnhorn@aol.com Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Alice Kern and the Beaver County Genealogical Society bcgs@timesnet.net akern@nauticom.net USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. ____________________________________________________________ These extracts are from microfilmed copies of the Western Argus newspaper. Original punctuation and spelling have been maintained. June 6, 1830 Runaway from the subscriber, on or about the 24th of May last, James SCOTT, an apprentice to the plastering business, aged about 18, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high-had on when he went away, a white fur hat, a suit of blue cassinett clothes. Whoever returns said apprentice, or gives information where hi is shall have the thanks of the subscriber. James B. CLOW North Sewickly Township June 1, 1830 N.B. All persons are cautioned against harboring said SCOTT as legal measures will be resorted to against anyone doing so. J.B.C. July 9, 1830 $20 REWARD Broke jail, on the night of the 12th inst. Joseph DILWORTH and Jeremiah WOODS, the former for petty larceny, and the later for surety of the peace, DILWORTH is about 35 years of age, about 5 feet ten inches high, dark complexion. WOODS is eighteen or twenty years of age, about five feet six inches high, set make, fair complexion. Whoever returns said prisoners, shall have the above reward, or one half for either. David PORTER, sheriff Beaver June 17, 1830 September 10, 1830 $10 REWARD Runaway from the subscriber in the town of Beaver, on the night of the 17th inst. An indentured apprentice to the carpenter, house joiner and cabinet business, named Eli BROOKS, a lad about nineteen years of age, about five feet seven inches high, fair complexion, rather a down look, had it is believed on when he went away a white roundabout, linnen pantaloons, a black hat, it is supposed he has gone to his fathers in Allegheny County, near the Franklin Road, on the direction of Harmony, fourteen miles from Pittsburgh, whoever returns said apprentice shall have the above reward. Wm. CAIRNS Beaver August 19, 1830 December 10, 1830 Married In the Beaver Jail, on the 7th inst. By William CLARKE, Esq. Mr. Josiah S. M'DONALDto Mrs. Elizabeth FARREE April 1, 1831 Six Cents Reward Runaway from the subscriber living in Economy Township on the 20th inst. An apprentice boy named George RUFF, aged 15 years stout build cassinet clothes &e. The above reward, but no charges will be paid, upon his delivery to the submitter George FINK Feb. 22, 1831 August 5, 1831 Caution The public are hereby cautioned not to trust my wife Jane, her daughter Mary Ann BRADY or William Harrison HART her son, on my account, as I am determined not to pay debts of their contracting. Peter TEDROW South Beaver Township July 13, 1831 August 12, 1831 6 Cents Reward Ranaway from the subscriber, on the 20th day of June last, a bound girl named Ellen ALLISON, aged about 15 years. The above reward will be paid to any person bringing her back. All persons are forewarned not to trust or harbor her on my account William ADAMS, Sharon, August 10, 1831 December 9, 1831 Six Cents Reward Ranaway from the subscriber on the 20th day of November last an indented apprentice to the tailoring business named John BILES. He had on when he went away a black cloth strait coat, black mixed pantaloons and vest, and a new fur hat. Whoever takes up said apprentice and returns him shall have the above reward, but no charges. All persons are forewarned from harbouring him or trusting him on my account. William ADAMS, Sharon, December, 1831 March 10, 1832 Six Cents Reward Ranaway from the subscriber on the 27th ult. Amos RANDALL an indented apprentice to the Boot and Shoemaking business. He is between 17 and 18 years old; his person is slender, about six feet three or four inches high, light complexion-had on when he left a dark grey cassinett roundabout and pantaloons, black seal skin cap and square toed shoes. All persons are forbid trusting or harboring said boy at their peril, and whoever will apprehend and return said apprentice to the subscriber shall be entitled to the above reward, but no charges will be paid. William FOWLER, Fallston, March 1, 1832 July 6, 1832 Six Cents Reward Ranaway from the subscriber living in Economy township, Beaver County, a short time since, four indented children of the following ages and names viz: Ulrich Weinberg age 16 years William Weinberg age 13 years Caroline Weinberg age 10 years Joseph Weinberg age 6 years. The above reward, but no charges will be paid upon their delivery to the subscriber. Frederick EKENSPERGER, May 25, 1832 August 10, 1832 Four Cents Reward Ranaway from the subscriber, on Section No.5 Beaver Division Penna. Canal, on the 4th inst an apprentice to the Blacksmith business named Benjamin ARNES, aged about 18 years about 5 feet 8 inches high, down look, except when looking up-a good workman when so disposed, which on the average is about once a month-full breasted, if his head was turned the other way. He had on when he went away a grey coat, blue pantaloons, but no shirt! Any person harboring or trusting him on my credit, shall be answerable at the great day of accounts, when their bills may be heavy enough without this in addition. Any person bringing back said apprentice or lodging him in the New Castle jail, so that I can get him again shall have the above reward of four cents and a sound drubbing from George FARROW, Section 5, August 7, 1832 Sept. 14, 1832 Caution Whereas my wife Polly BOWEN left my bed and board sometime since and shows no disposition to return. This is to caution all persons from trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from this date John BOWEN Big Beaver tp.Aug. 8, 1832 October 26, 1832 Ranaway from the subscriber in North Beaver township, Beaver County a young woman named Peggy SHAFER. Which being a bound girl aged about 16 years about 5 feet 6 inches high Whoever takes up said runaway and brings her back to me shall have the above reward and no charges. John Venatta August 21st, 1832 November 16, 1832 A gentleman direct from Cincinnati, states that the cholera has abated and is nearly extinct in that city and Louisville, and that business is reviving. At Pittsburgh there are still a few cases principally among the blacks in the suburbs of the city. November 23, 1832 Runaway Boy! Ranaway from the subscriber living in Chippewa township on the 9th of October last, his son, a lad about thirteen years of age fair complexion, fair hair, small of his age, rather forward and talkative. His clothing when he went away was anew Rorem hat, shirt, waistcoat and pantaloons. Whoever returns said boy shall be reasonably rewarded for his trouble. And further, all persons are hereby notified not to harbor said boy. Eli POWEL Chippewa township Nov. 7th, 1832 January 4, 1833 Caution In consequence of mental derangement, the public are cautioned not to trust my wife, Mary, as it is very inconvenient to pay debts that she contracts, which are of no benefit to the family. As this is the second notice the subscriber his given to the public, it is hoped that this will be sufficient. James IRWIN Hopewell twp. Dec. 6, 1833 January 18, 1833 Information Wanted Of Joseph WOOSTER, who resided in Chenango county, New York, about twenty years ago since, who is now about 38 years of age. He was the son of Joseph and Annah WOOSTER , who now reside in Mercer county, in this State. Any person giving information of said Joseph WOOSTER, will confer a favor by addressing a letter, with all possible information, to the subscriber, at Mount Jackson, Beaver county, Pa. Stephen BRIANT Nov. 24, 1833 January 25, 1833 Married On Tuesday, the 22d inst. By the Rev. Jonathan Davis , Mr. John GARBER, merchant, of Wilmore, Cambria County, Pa. To Miss Eliza, daughter of Gen. Samuel POWER, of this borough. (With the above marriage notice we thankfully acknowledge the receipt of a handsome slice of Wedding Cake; and in return, we tender the youthful pair our most sincere wishes for their happiness and prosperity.-To those who are yet single, we would say ----"Go and do likewise.") On the 24th inst. By the Rev. W. Maclean Mr. Isaac WILLIAMS to Miss Ann DAVIDSON, both of Brighton township. On the same day, by the same, Mr. Abraham LANE to Miss Mary HOOPER, both of Freedom. On the 20th inst. By C.S. Reno, Esq. Mr. William FRENCH to Miss Elizabeth MURRAY , both of Bridgewater. Died-On the 21st inst. Mr. James MOORE, of New Sewickly township, a soldier of the Revolution, aged rising 80 years. On the 19th inst. Mrs. USSELTON. Consort of Mr. Samuel USSELTON, of Moon township aged about 40 years. March 1, 1833 Married On yesterday evening by the Rev. Wm Maclean, Mr. James HARTAN, of this borough to Miss Eliza ELLIOT of Brighton Township. On the 21st alt. by the Rev. T. E. Hughes, Mr. Milo REED, of Brighton Township to Miss Nancy BRADSHAW of South Beaver Twonship. On the same day, by_________, Mr. John BARNS to Miss Amanda MOORE, both of Ohio Township. March 5, 1833 Died On the 12th instant, Miss Deborah YARDLEYof Borough township, aged about21 years. March 8, 1833 Six Cents Reward Ranaway from subscriber, living in Economy, Beaver County on the 24inst. An indented apprentice boy in the blue dyeing business, Jacob MARTIN aged 15 years, light complexion, stout build. The public are warned from harboring him by the consequences of the law. The above reward, but no charges, will be given upon his delivery to the subscriber in Economy. Michael WEINGAERTNER February 27, 1833. March 22, 1833 Married On the 19th inst. By the Rev. Jas. Wray, Mr. Dawson B. DOWDS, of Moon towrnship, to Miss Mary IRONS of Hopewell Township. On the 21st inst. By John Kerr, Esq. Mr. John MEANOR to Miss Elizabeth STONE, both of Moon township. On the same day by_________, Mr. Andrew EBERHAR, of Brighton township, to Miss ________KELLY, of North Sewickly township. On the 23d ult. By the Rev. Robert Semple, Mr. Joseph MATHENY to Miss Mary MACGREGOR, both of North Sewickly township. March 29, 1833 Married On Wednesday evening the 27th inst. By the Rev. W. Maclean , Dr. Robert CUNNINGHAM, of North Sewickly township, Beaver County, to Miss Jane, daughter of James ALLISON, Esq. of this borough. On Thursday the 14th inst. by William RAYL, Esq. Mr. John NEVEL to Miss Sarah NEVEL all of Ohio township. Died Of consumption, on the 19th inst. Major Enoch W. BARRIS, of North Sewickly township aged about 35 years. On the 26th inst. Elvira, daughter of Mr. George FLEMING of New Sewickly township age 9 years. Six Cents Reward Ranaway from the subscriber living in Economy, Beaver County on the 26th inst. an indented apprentice girl, named Christiana HOEHR aged 17 years, light complexion stout build. The public are warned from harboring her by the penalties of the law. The above reward, but no charges will be given upon her delivery to the subscriber in Economy. Lewis SCHREIBER March 27th, 1833 Information Wanted The subscriber is anxious to obtain information of Henry FERGUSON, son of Richard FERGUSON, late of Adms county, Pennsylvania. It is believed he is now in some part of Washington county. He will oblige his borther Joseph's daughter, if he addresses a letter to Alexander BROWN, Fallston Post Office, Beaver County, Pa. Margaret Ann BROWN Feb. 20, 1832 April12, 1833 Married In Beaver, on the 10th inst. By the Bev. Geo. Holmes, Mr. George C. BARNS to Miss Jane ROBINSON , both of Fallston. On the 14th inst. By Wm. Morton, Esq. Mr. Jacob LUTTON, of Shenango township, to Mrs.. Ruth SPRINGER, of North Sewickly township. At Erie, (Pa.) on the 2d.inst. by the Rev. G. A. Lyon, Mr. Samuel D. SHANNON, formerly of this county, to Miss Sarah SALTSMAN , of the former place. Died-On Monday morning the 8th inst. After a lingering illness of rising two years, William LEET, Esq. Of Sharon Beaver County aged about 75 years. He has been for a long time a resident of this county, and much respected by his neighbors and fellow citizns. On the 5th inst, Mr, William HAMILTON, of South Beaver township, aged about80 years. On the 8th inst. Miss_____M'KENZIE, of Borough township, aged about 13 years. April 5, 1833 Information Wanted The subscriber is anxious to obtain information of his brother, John EBERHART, a German, who came to this country rising two years since. He attended a mill at Baltimore, two years ago. The last information had of him he was at Chambersburg. Any information from him, or from any person having a knowledge of his place of residence will be gratefully received, by letter, directed to Newcastle, Mercer County, Pa. Jacob EBERHART April 1833 Notice On Tuesday evening last, a man calling himself Harry MARR, borrowed a horse from the subscribers wife, and it is believed that he has cleared out with him. The horse was a bay, blind in the right eye, a small lump or scar on the right flank, mane cut off, and foretop square. Said MARR called himself WILLIAMS, at Sharon; but it is very probable that such a consummate scoundrel has a number of aliases. Any person apprehending him or securing the horse, so that I can get him again, shall be reasonably rewarded. John LINE, Big Beaver Township, March 27, 1833 April 19, 1833 Six Cents Reward Ranaway from the subscriber living in North Sewickly township, about the 1st of April, a bound boy named Washington STEWART near 15 years of age-light hair-had on a fur hat-half worn coat &c. Any person taking up said boy shall have the above reward, but neither thanks nor charges. Caleb PYLE North Sewickly township April 12, 1833 Married On Thursday evening the 18th inst by the Rev. W. Maclean, William HENRY, Editor of this paper, to Miss Eliza S. HAMILTON of Sharon, Beaver County. On Wednesday the 17th inst. by Elihu T. PUGH, Esq. Mr. Joseph T. PUGH to Miss Nancy M'CREARY, all of the borough of Fallston. (In the absence of the Editor, who is enjoying similar luxuries, the 'Printer's Devil' takes it upon himself to acknowledge, with the above marriage notice, the receipt of a splendid slice of wedding cake, for which he returns his thanks, and hopes that the parties may, through life, fully enjoy the new world upon which they have entered.) On the 11th, by Nathaniel HARNET, Esq. Mr. John TAYLOR, merchant, of Little Beaver township to Miss Cathaerine PHILLIPS of North Beaver Township. Died- On the 14th inst. Jackson, son of Mr. Samuel PORTER, of this borough, aged 5 years. June 21, 1833 $20 Reward Broke the jail of Beaver County, on the evening of the 11th instant, three prisoners to wit: Powers INMAN, a debtor, John M'CALL, a debtor, and John CONWAY, for surety of the peace. INMAN, is a large raw boned man, 5 feet 11 inches high, aged about 26 or 28 years, large nose, and blue eyes; a kind of Yankee-he had on an old faded blue or grey coat, short in the waist, too small to button, with woolen strings at the buttons. M'CALL is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, coarse visage, thick lipped, freckled and quite assumming in his manners. CONWAY is a large stout man, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, with a very bad countenance, down look-he had on a green wamus. A reward of $10 will be paid for the apprehension and delivery of Powers INMAN and $5 for each of the others. Wm. CONN, Jailer Beaver Jail, June 13, 1833 May 3, 1833 Married On the 1st. inst. By James Cochran, Esq. Mr. Joseph MADDEN, of Darlington, to Miss Juliet M'CLOSKY, of Columbiana county, Ohio (Accompanying the above we received a handsome slice of Wedding Cake, for which the parties will please accept our thanks, and our most sincere wishes for their happiness and welfare.) On the 25th ult. By John Imbrie, Esq. Rev. Daniel LAWRENCE to Miss Lucinda, daughter of Mr. James DILLEN, all of Beaver County. Died----On the 6th ult. Miss Ann FOWLER, consort of Mr. Wm. FOWLER, of South Beaver township, aged about53 years. June 21, 1833 Married On the 13th of June, by Nathaniel Harnit, Esq. Mr. John SPROTT, to Miss Margaret BOVARD, both of Little Beaver Township.On the same day by the Rev. George S. Holmes, Mr. Joseph I WHITNEY, to Miss Emiline W. MORGAN. Died-At Baltimore, on the 14th inst., Mrs. Mary KELSO, daughter of Daniel MOORE, Esq. Of Washington, Pa. In the 19th year of her age.