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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
May 04, 1786
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads a dated notice mentioning coins and a sale action. It references May and a place, with garbled names and unclear language. The readable bits hint at a public sale or auction context, but specifics are obscured. Entities are partially recoverable but many names are eroded.
A fragmented sale notice advertises a variety of fabrics, flannels, stockings, and holiday textiles offered by Mathew Anderson. It promises well chosen goods at low prices with the aim of achieving the lowest possible profit for the seller.
An old printed notice describes Harlequin revival entertainment with scenery and machinery. Tickets and box seats available from Mr. Dawson and Mr. RyrRR with multiple purchase locations. Mr Ryder announces a benefit on Thursday May 5 featuring two comedies, a farce, and entertainments at Etterquay house.
In Dublin at No 14 Essey-trast a wholesale and retail sale lists spermaceti at 40 per gallon and whale oil 210 N B with encouragement for whale oil dealers. Mr William Austin informs nobility and gentry that he supplies gentlemens lamps at 160 per annum.
An old advertisement from Dublin lists military instruments of music by an establishment at Hewry Street. It promotes concert horns krumper bugle horn cymbal and triangle and notes devices for different degrees of deafness. An apprentice is wanted.
Fragmented OCR describes a prize drawing with tickets and prizes including white calicoes and other goods. It states drawing to commence on Monday August 7 1986 and prizes payable after June 24 1789, with secretaries named Christian and Robert Deed.
An archaic advertisement listing wines and prices in old money, noting Frontignac and Old Sack by the dozen or quart, with various claret, Madeira, Sherry, and other wines. It promotes resale allowances and quantities, signed by Thomas Conroy of Noss in Capel Street.
The notice advertises an Irish Byre Lottery with prizes ranging from 10 to 20 thousand and several smaller awards. It highlights cheaper tickets via Keith Tickets and promises refunds if overcharges occur, listing ticket costs and the drawing date starting Monday, August 7, near Mesks, BEATTY and HAZA, with many details about chances and receipts.
An 18th century notice from the Ordnance Office at Dublin Castle offers a reward for the capture of Nathaniel Alcock and any accomplices in connection with a robbery at the Lower Castle-yard store room. The posters describe Alcock as about 35, with a stout build, fair hair, and a notable appearance, and warn that a Fifty pound reward will be paid to those who apprehend or prosecute him.
Fragmentary OCR text references MARY GLAMAN widow and administrator of Aleem BR and P EWNis in a January Dublin context. Mentions debt, accounts, and unspecified individuals. Unable to determine full event or clear entities from the damaged source.
An auction style notice mentions a Milt 46 lot with Eight Acres of land and former dwelling sites. It lists parties JOHN AVISID and THOMAS BENCE in Peter-street as contacts for the conveyance and potential queries. The notice hints at partnerships and pricing in a historic construction and land context.
The document lists quantities for a barrel of rich corn products and related measures. It records prices and unit measures for wheat, rye, barley, oats, flour, and other grains in Dublin and nearby markets, including barley and oats per barrel and stone weights.
Reports from Waterford dated May 2 describe last Friday ending with the murder case of Aimbeole Power and a postponed trial for Margaret Daly and John Dillon over a 530 guinea theft and a gold watch. A four year old boy died after a cow incident at Willamtown. An April 27 Beira letter notes Captain M Niell safety and captors’ fates, with the vessel once tied to the Saligew.
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