Heroine of the First Naval Battle Memorial Planned
The people of Machias Maine plan a memorial over Hannah Weston’s grave for her service transporting ammunition from Jonesboro to Machias during the 1775 Margaretta action. Her journey, with Rebecca Weaton, covered sixteen miles through wilderness to aid Captain John O’Brien’s volunteers in the capture of the British warship. Her heroic effort is tied to Maine’s proud Revolutionary history and the Jonesboro defense.
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Maching
Hanosh Weston
Jonewtoro
Machiaw
John O'Brien
Margarotte
Margaretta
Maine
Machinx
Rox
Lexington and Concord
Hannah Wonton
Daughters of the
Jonesboro
Machias
Jones
Flaaten
Machian
Anaiaz
Josiah and
Hannat Weston
Ste Weston
Thy
Bidon
Ehine
Marcarella
Moor
President on Horseback near Oyster Bay Adventure
A long, photo rich account describes President Roosevelt on horseback near his Oyster Bay summer home. Photographers swarm as he rides after a taxing afternoon of wandering with Mrs Weston, crossing woods and wetlands toward Machias River while avoiding swamps and along river parallels.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Mise Weston
Mrs. Weston
Weston
Origin of Ping Pong and a Highland Tale
A fragmentary and provocative historical narrative blends origins of ping pong with a frontier tale. It recounts a girl and a lover, improvised romance, a nighttime ascent, and a village vigil, culminating in a rebel skirmish and the capture of a commander wounded by a shot from Mrs Watts’s brother.
Heroine of Jonesboro honored for WWI era defense
Capt Bartlett and Peary aided Margaretta defense while Hannah Weston Chanter Mrs Weston hailed as the heroine of the day. Funds are being raised for a monument and bronze tablet honoring her and her descendants across the country. Hannah Watts Weston was born in Hav erhill New Hampshire November 22 and died in Jonesboro December 12 after her 37th birthday.
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Margaretta
Mathias
Joneaboro
Macnia
Weenel
Weston
Maching
Hannah Watts
Haverhill
Jonesboro
Dust
New England
Josiah Weston
Janes Lyons
Marbias
Thos
Kengred
Wit and Wisdom From New Books Review Snippets
A column of aphorisms and quips from new book quotations references critiques by The Era Magazine. It showcases wry lines from authors and thinkers critiquing society, gender roles, and citizenry with a light, satirical tone.
Mosquito Folly in the Everglades Satire
A satirical piece from the Evening Journal lampoons mosquitoes and alligators in swampy Alligant imagery. The narrator mocks pests as bloodthirsty beings and criticizes anti mosquito measures while wryly confessing fear and futility.
Whipping balky mules not cruelty to animals
Jamentown August 17 A municipal court trial acquitted Bailey a teamster charged with cruelty to mules after expert veterinary testimony argued that beating a balky mule could be justified. Defense witnesses claimed the animal’s stubbornness reflected mental and physical traits rather than mistreatment.
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Jamentown
Thie Rity
James Bailey
Col
Jenks
Society For the Prevention of Clamty
Tuckle
al Jenks
Jennet
Abe Hur
Bailey
Frank J. Motcoumvel
Bender
Countey “Howe
Mast
Torough
Unclear fragmentary crime note from New York Sun
Fragmentary OCR item references a jury, a prisoner, and a New York Sun mention. Details are unreadable but imply a courtroom or criminal case with witness testimony and a verdict.
Movement to Bring Kelly to the United States
A campaign seeks to induce F. B. Kelly, the year's Diamond Sculls winner at Henley, to visit the United States. Titus, the American batsman who lost to Kelly, is a leading figure in the effort.
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Kelly
Henley
Titus
Kely
How to Make School Happy From a Pupil’s Letter
A public school exercise collected pupil responses on making school happy. The quotes reveal simple rules: be kind to classmates, obey the teacher, keep desks neat and floors clean, study spelling, and avoid envy or noise. The varied ideas show youthful ideals of order, courtesy, and self discipline.
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John
Neille
Mayer
Borah
Marter
Sayings of Youngsters in a Humorous Lesson
A quirky collection from the Piedmont Ledger recounts childlike misunderstandings and wit in lessons. Jokes range from spurious etymology and spelling misfires to questions about leather, electricity, and desert. The piece captures a grand, old time schoolroom voice with multiple anecdotes and gentle humor.
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O.no
Sle
Sbe
Rebecca Weaton
Washington Tatten & Stetia
Ping Wong
Tess Strensons
Fed
Cath Tie
Captain O'Brien
Colonel Foster
Muckins
Pearse
Capt. Bartlett
Peary
Hamlort
Windward
Beary
Mao
Dolamav
Paul
Norrow
Norothy Vernon
Hadden Hall
Myra
the Pines
Everglade
Gramien
New York Sun
Kelley
Spurgeon
Spur Krom
Bob
Tommy
Latimer
Joshua
Alster
Rotter
George
Tyson
Uhey
Ste
Maer
Viedmont Luquirer
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