Girl Who Saved the General From 1779 Fire
Mary Gibbes, a brave 13 year old, carries her adopted brother through musket fire and rain to safety as British and American forces clash near Peaceful Retreat on St. John Island. She reaches a hiding hut with the infant, risking life thrice to save him. the saved child becomes General Fenwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
St. John
Robert Gibbes
Fenwick
Mr. Gibbes
Prevost
Savannah
seige
Charleston
Lincoln
Savannnah
Stono Ferry
John’s Island
island
St. John’s
Mary Anna
Stono
halfelad
Mary
eves
Charles H. Woodman
St. Nicholas
The Success of the Maine Law Letter Excerpt
A fragment from a letter by Neal Dow discusses the Maine Law. The handwriting and context hint at temperance advocacy and its impact on society and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
DOVER STREET
Maine
Neal Dow
annndawe afia Western
An Intelligent Farmer Plans Expanded Barn Layout
A farmer with 174 acres outlines a redesign of an old 40 by 30 barn to maximize stabling. The plan adds a 40 by 78 structure with a 14 foot barn floor, creating two 50 foot long stabling rows for 17 cattle each and a 14 by 50 hay mow between. A back stable 14 by 40 offers space for sheep or partitioning, while the area above stabling remains free for hay storage.
What is a country without a fourth of July
The item presents a quip: a country missing its July Fourth celebration humorously noted by the Free Press and Boston Globe. The brief reflects editorial wit rather than a tied news event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Boston Globe
No clear article headline found in source fragment
The fragment presents a general aphorism about friendship and fault expectations rather than a specific news item or event. No identifiable people, organizations, places, or dates are present to summarize into a discrete news card.
Dogs and Sleep in the Sporting Paper Analysis
An article reviews Dr. Alexander Wadden of New York and his dog killing theory. He advocates castration to curb sheep losses, notes dog packs, hydrophobia links, and proposes licensing to reduce risks. Also included is a domestic tale where Lizzie refuses Fred’s proposal over financial and marital concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander Wadden
American Institute
United States
Brave Citizen Tries To Tame Bull In Dusty Chase
A sober citizen attempted to teach a young bull to be useful by placing his head under one end of a yoke while the bull wore the other. The animal bolted toward a crowd, the man leaped sixteen feet alongside, shouting to warn others as the yoke restrained the beast. When halted, he insisted on remaining yoked, telling others to unyoke the bull and not worry about him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie
Fred
May
Nellie
Nell
marying
Pye
John
Alex
Rules of eating for health and timing guide
The text advises never eating when fatigued or before strenuous mental work or emotional upheaval. It warns against meals before bathing or retiring, and against eating irregularly around regular meals. It notes many deaths from poor digestion and says the body signals when it needs food and can use it properly.
Quote on worldly judgment and personal conquer
A reflective line urges steadfast integrity, asserting that chasing worldly approval cannot satisfy the world. It emphasizes inner virtue over external opinion and warns against overvaluing public opinion. The message remains concise and timeless.
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The
Denton Journal
GEO. T. MELVIN
Z. P. STEELE
Editors and Proprietors
FE. HARRINGTON
A JAMES E. HIGNUTT
Eastox, MD
DENTON, Mob
T J
KEATING
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
CENTREVILLE, MD
juneié-y
J Pp. DAWSON
Junesoy
Easton, Mop
Cys. TILGHMAN
Easton, Mo
M. P. Church
St. MARTIN
Talbot
Caroline and
Queen Anne Counties
Ge. MI. RUSSUM
ATTIORNEY-AT-LAW
DENTON
T. E. Heather
Caroline
Queen Anne
P.P. Thomas
J. F. DATESMAN
Thomas & Bateman
EASTON, MD
OMFickon
WASKINGTON STREFT
GFT MELVIN
DreXTON
lus H. GISON
Easton, Mp
S. H. MELSON
Fowine Creek P. O
CanoLine Co., Mp
WM. E. STEWART
Dover and
Harrison STREETS
Ga E. SHANNAHAN
Carolna
Parur W. Downes
Murcnien
PESTON
Wr JAQUES & CO
prohibition
fisure
Keller
Wleers
Heller
Skeller
Keiler
W. L. KELLER
Chemist
BALTIMORE, MD
Sam T
Sipson & Co
Fortland, Maina
Doctor Wadden
Ile
Niewspaperan
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