Monument to Laura Second to be unveiled at Queenstown Heights
A Dominion government monument to Laura Secord will be unveiled next week at Queenstown Heights overlooking the Niagara River. Ceremonies will feature addresses by Sir George Ross and J. W. Langmuir among others. Secord, wife of a Niagara-on-the-Lake officer, warned British forces before Beaver Dams in 1813, prompting a British victory. The granite pillar stands near the Brock memorial.
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Queensboro
Ont
Queenstown Heights
Niagara River
Ihane Brock
Dominion
Laura Second
George Ross
J. W. Langmuir
Niagara Falls Park Commission
Laura Ingersoll
Niagara On-The- Lakes
Upper Canada
Fitzgibbons
Beaver Dams
Isaac Brock
Deafness Cure Myth Debunked by Constitutional Remedy
An old ad asserts deafness stems from inflamed nasal passages and ear tubes. It claims a constitutional treatment cures 100 dollars for catarrh related deafness, with circulars available and a product marketed by J Cheney Co and sold by druggists.
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Hall
Monument honors Jura Ingersoll Second and Laura Sec ond
Bronze medal records Laura Sec ond and depicts her husband’s death. The inscription notes the Government of Canada erected the monument to Jura Ingersoll Second for saving her husband’s life at the Heights battle on October 14, 1932 and for relaying information to Captain Fitzgibbons that led to Beaver Dama victory on July 24, 1813.
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Laura
Government of
Canada
Jura Ingersoll
Fitzgibbons
Beaver Dama
Presbyterian encampment program at Talladega unfolds weekly events
The encampment begins Friday June 30 with an opening sermon by a noted Alabama synod preacher. Saturday focuses on laymen, Sunday features two sermons including one by Dr. Carr of Mobile. Monday is Christian Endeavor Day led by church youth. Tuesday and Wednesday cover Sunday-school work led by Rev George Buchanan of Nashville. Thursday through Saturday address home missions, with Friday and Saturday designated as officers day. Talladega residents plan hospitality and city tours for hundreds of visitors.
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Alabama Synod
Carr
Mobile
Christian Endeavor
George Buchanan
Nashville
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