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 58 HISTORY OP BEAVER COUNTY PAPERS. paper, but no change was made in its management or policy. Albert Gallatin Henry was born in Beaver November 3, 1828. After attending the public schools and Beaver Academy, he entered the "Argus" office as an apprentice. When he sold out his interest to Jacob Weyand in 1854, he engaged in the mercantile business in Pittsburg. In 1855 he went to Davenport, Iowa, where he remained un- til 1858, and then returned to Beaver and opened a store. In 1866 he went to Kittanning, Pa., and bought the "Armstrong Democrat," and changed its name to the "Armstrong Eepublican." In 1882 he took his son W. M. Henry into partnership, and then went to Washing- ton, D. C, where he was appointed to a position in the Pension office. In 1889 he returned to Kittanning and resumed the management of his paper, where he re- mained until his death in 189Y. During his active career he was frequently urged to be a candidate for Congress but he declined. He was always ready and willing to help others, but refused to enter into any con- test for himself. Announcement was made July 24 of the same year, in the columns of the paper, that Michael Weyand was its agent in Lawrence and adjoining counties, authorized to receive subscriptions, etc. November 19, 1851, William Henry disposed of his interest in the "Argus" to Michael Weyand. In re- ferring to the change Mr. Henry among other things said of Mr. Weyand that he "is known here as a young gentle- man of intelligence, integrity and industry — an excellent practical printer, who I have every confidence will prove acceptable to the community. He will be associated with A. G. Henry in the management of the office." Mr. Henry reviewed his work, stating that he had been con- nected with the office as a boy and man for 27 years lack- ing a month, and for 22 1-2 years as editor.