John Witherspoon a signer of the Declaration of Independence
A portrait of John Witherspoon eminent New Jersey signer and preacher. Born in Scotland and educated at Edinburgh University he led militia at Falkirk and later became president of the College of New Jersey. He arrived in America in 1768 and served in the Continental Congress in 1776 advocating independence. His writings and sermons spurred action and earned national regard.
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Congress
John Witherspoon
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Witherspoon
University of Edinburgh
England
Falkirk
Donne Castle
Culloden
College of New Jersey
Princeton
America
Continental Congress
Dr Witherspoon
Death of Reverend Hie in 1794 at age 72
The obituary notes Reverend Hie died November 15, 1794, in the seventy third year of his age. It records his death occurred at home and abroad after he was noted as being enrolled into the pulpit inboth places.
Certificates Presented At Reynolds School Audi torium Exercises
Principal George J. O’Brien distributed six honor certificates and 30 reading certificates to pupils during auditorium exercises Friday afternoon. Recipients included Mary Posytan Sybil Anderson Louis Guida George St Angelo Helen Georgio Antoinetta Codola Bertha Cheshire and many others across grades 6A 7A 7B 8A and 8B.
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George J. O’brien
John Post Reynolds School
Mary Posytan
Sybil Anderson
Raphelina de Rosa
Bertha Cheshire
Louis Guida
George St. Angelo
Helen Georgio
Antoinetta Codola
Mary Riccio
Dorothy Roberts
Emma Slinger
Michael Tamburo
Irene Goldstein
Marguerite Perry
Lena Carroll
Angelina Caizza
Claudia DeWolf
Adeline D'Amore
Rose Campagna
Angelina Rinaldi
George St Angelo
Minnie Barboza
Naomi Williams
Samuel Campanella
Anthony del Toro
Beatrice Riccio
Oxford Chancellor Stipend and Duties
The Office of the Chancellor at Oxford carries an annual stipend of £5. The holder also has the duty to hear and determine charges of treason and felony brought against residents.
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University of Oxford
Not Financially Poor Willie Epitaph on Sheffield Man’s Tomb
A Sheffield man who died left a fortune of over 75000 dollars and chose the epitaph Not Financially Poor Willie for his own tombstone. The note reflects a wealth legacy and a playful, self deprecating title.
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Willie
Sheffield
England
Timetable of Stovetop Experiments Highlights Even Heat
The cook reports success with mushrooms peas and timbale cases. She notes the stove lighted quickly and delivered steady even heat. Each dish was cooked simultaneously using varying heat levels for distinct results.
Quotable Lines From Distant Newsrooms Collide Across 1930s Papers
A mosaic of satirical maxims and one liners from multiple U.S. papers mocks politics, industry, and society. Observations touch on nationalism, Prohibition, technology, finance, and cultural trends with wit and wary insight.
Hotel Owner Nabs Sleepy Nap Thief Loss in Oakdale
A hotel proprietor in Oakdale Alabama dozed in his office chair while thieves removed all lobby and office furniture leaving the chair intact. Police investigated the break in and reviewed surveillance for leads.
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Oakdale
Little Things Count Life Quote
A compact reflection on how small acts of kindness and daily habits shape character and maintain warmth in life, attributed to Sir Humphrey Davy. The note emphasizes that humble courtesies and consistent routines matter more than grand sacrifices.
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Sir Humphrey Davy
A Long Lived Stock
A concise note in the Toledo Blade remarks that people live longer than before while wryly observing that rich bachelor uncles tend to cling to life longer than others, reflecting a humorous view of longevity and social status.
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Toledo Blade
Notice of Petition for Discharge in Bankruptcy
Robert Northup of Harrington Rhode Island has filed for discharge in bankruptcy. The District Court in Providence ordered a hearing on June 26 1926 at 10 PM to consider the petition. Creditors and interested parties are urged to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Published in the Feristol Phoenix June 15 and 22 1926. Referee in Bankruptcy Wegage J Sheehan.
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Northup
Harrington
Providence
Rhode Island
Robert Northup
Orlock
Feristol Phoenix
Aaid
Wegage J Sheehan
For Sale Seven Room Cottage in Bristol Corner
Seven room cottage at Wood and Charles streets Bristol with large kitchen bath dining living rooms four bedrooms hot water gas electricity and hot water heat. Corner lot adjoining land suitable for growing family residence or fitted for store and residence. Ideal filling station site. Price reasonable easy to finance. Phone Benjamin Moorby 18 Methyl Street Providence Angell 51865.
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Charles Streets
Bristol
Benjamin Moorby
Methyl Street
Providence
Angell
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