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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jul 31, 1787
Page
2
fragmentary notice discusses rent arrears and a market venture. It mentions an engraver and copper plate work, apprenticeship for a young woman, and assurances of competent judges. Dates and specifics are unclear due to OCR quality but reference is to business activities and shop dispatch.
Auction notices list August sale of house No 36 Mary Street with lace, furniture, beds, linen, plate, clocks, and a variety of silver and china. Real estate to be sold at a later time with purchase money partly paid. Furniture includes mantuas, pictures, and a Death of General Wolfe piece among scarce items. House details include tenancy and conveyance conditions.
A young man, crippled in part by loss of light and a fractured limb, relies on aged parents and female care for subsistence. He cannot work, earns little from heedful employment under a corporation, and remains dependent on a meager pension and charity as the rotting floor incident hints at his fragile state.
Police Commissioners warn hackney owners and drivers that Sunday fares must match standard rates and will be enforced strictly. They urge public awareness and pledge to use full legal powers against any excess charges by drivers or owners in city markets and yards.
The item notes Mimiaguak Cules moved from Seolk-Areet cover to 8 Graftunastreet Coriee at Jobutton's Conop. Public notice appears in Wattiam Poaten No 13 Stine ae muisancy. Also mentions a plan of an improved education in Ireland submitted to the House of Gosmans dated April 2, 79 with debate.
Bladen Winsly Lisky Daierd informs friends of a move from No 12 to No 29 New Burvornes Dame-street to better serve customers. He expresses thanks for encouragement since starting business and pledges steady effort to retain favor. He advertises a wide range of ready made shirts stocks and linen items, noting Dutch-made fabrics of excellent quality and neat workmanship. Dated 8 July 1787.
Paving Office June 23 1787 announces an act for Dublin and environs to prevent street damage by narrow wheels. From August a three and a half inch minimum wheel width applies to carts and wagons. penalties include fines and seizure of draft animals and gear. Public notices urge compliance to avoid enforcement.
The notice from the Tate Lottery Office in May 1787 warns that under an Act of Parliament no person may set up run or use any office for buying selling or registering lottery tickets or insuring tickets without a license. It mandates licenses only to those who meet strict conditions and threatens prosecution with full rigor for violations.
The 1727 notice from SANKEY, Police-House,June 1, details actions to stop impious combinations by owners of any moute or place where four heymen or Apprentices gather for entering the said combinations. It orders owners to enforce law, stop such meetings, and apprehend or expel those involved, with authority to compel compliance in all cases.
A terse advert describes coal purchases from Athis OLp Dupin at Liffey street and Whitehaven Coals targeting gentlemen and private families. Pricing is mentioned as per dozen and at the most reasonable rates. The text resembles a period catalog style with limited readable details.
A sale notice by A Carr of Dame-street advertises Red and White Port Mattara Belt Claret Sherry Paxaretta Calcavella Lifton Madeira Victoria Sparkling Cider and other wines and spirits. The dealer claims low terms and country delivery with bills accepted.
Margare Moore begs leave to acquaint Nobility and friends she has returned from England with a ninefold assortment of cheese cider perry ales and porter in wood and barrel. Also landed new parmesan and general pickles herrings and Westphalian ham. She offers these at low prices for ready money and thanks patrons for past favors while promising continued suppplies and spruce beer.
Hartree Ennis imports a wide assortment of ladies hats in silk and fancy colors. The notice notes gowns, parasols, and plumes from royal sources, with prices and styles advertised. widow Mary Innis of Dublin announces delivery of goods and maintains a lengthy listing of items and suppliers.
An OCR fragment references new building plans and permit items. It mentions notices to acquaint residents, property owners, and authorities, with unclear names and dates, indicating a transfer or modification of building applications awaiting review.
A proclamation from Corke on July 25 reports Rev. Dow Tons Dunn of Kilkenny promoted to the Roman Catholic see of Kilory, succeeding Rev. Dottor John Troy, amid parish turmoil and public notices urging tithes payment and redress. The account details disturbances, property damage, and local arrests, including a Corke raid on Curragh and a public call for information to punish offenders.
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