11 Aug 1787
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Aug 11, 1787
Page
1
A garbled text fragment mentions metal craft in Europe and Seabed references, noting an ounce measure of silver and an imperial context. The readable content is incomplete with many misspellings and unclear entities.
Dorothea Williams widow and sole executrix of the late James Williams of Dame Street announces the liquidation of the estate’s liquor and bookselling business. Creditors are asked to present demands and debtors to settle accounts. The notice promotes tickets and gaming schemes, offering information on lower prizes and English and French prize exchanges, with location details given for Dame Street and Bullace Street.
Very handsome day mare offered for sale. About 15 hands high, two years old, sound and well formed. Quiet, well mannered, leaps well, walks and trots, short distances. suitable for light weight rider. Gentle and easy to handle. Inquiries at the Printer's.
PAVING OFFICE August 1787 notices: board to re d proposals Friday 17th Luftant for paving the Hall Side of Emfes Bridge from Capel-street northward with Mountain s. Beams to be 3 to 5 Prckes broad, 4 tag Inches to and not less than 4 Inches deep. Hard and best quality. Signed by Richard Gladwell.
A frail young man crippled by loss of limb and enduring distress after an accident at a music hall. His aged parents support him while he struggles to obtain work with a corporation, seeking relief and truth from the public notice.
Fragmentary OCR item outlining a route or place names with phrases Corner of Suffolk-Breet and Corner of Jobution's, lacking clear event, date, or entities to describe a full news item or outcome.
A broad 18th century bookseller catalog lists publications and travel guides. Entries name titles such as Compan ion and a general inventory of histories voyages grammars and religious works with prices in guineas and pence, plus reference to new publications and stationeries at a local shop.
The Commissioners for the State Lottery announce readiness to grant licenses under the act. They prohibit selling or dealing in lottery tickets in quantities under ten, without a license, and warn that violations will be prosecuted. The notice requires deposits of at least one hundred tickets to be divided into shares as directed by the act in force.
A. Carr of Dame Street near Enflace Street announces a public sale of wines and spirits including Red and White Port Madeira Sherry and Paxarella with prices in shillings and pence. He offers Claret Spicer cider and Teas and notes rare old Claret and Sherry at low prices and that bills are accepted.
An old notice advertises a neat lodge and garden near Drumcondia Turnpike with inquiries at the premises or Mr. Patan BAYiy’s in Jervis Street. It announces the Original Transfer Office’s move to new buildings opposite Fownes Street and promises fair terms for government securities and stock holders, avoiding forced property sales that devalue stock.
A notice from widow Satherine Duff, widow of Joan Durr, engraver and copper plate printer, declares she will not presume to promise or assume favors to patrons. It refers to her late husband’s shop affairs, assures continued quality engraving, and advertises office items and decorative works with seals and cyphers.
A dense 1787 Dublin page shows N Le Favre promoting a state lottery sale over diverse shares and prizes. It lists licenses, penalties for unlicensed ticket dealing, and multiple shop addresses in Capel Street Dame Street and College Green. It also notes imported hats, ostrich feathers, and local notices about schools and prisons.
Transfer Office No 134 caps L street offers an eligible chance to invest money in funds. Porsuick Notary to the Bask of Arlard and sworn stock broken handles stock disputes for a gentleman who recently bought a large estate. One or two thousand pounds to be sent on deposit of government security.
The article recalls a large body of Irish volunteers camping near Rath Mines, dining on site, guarding the ground, and planning to host Lord Charlemont. It notes Prince of Wales day observed without a Castle levee due to the Lord Lieutenant’s northern tour and mentions various local affairs from Orde’s status to Dutch commerce and Ireland’s provision trade.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.