Names and Coins of Castine in Gloucester Letter
Gloucester, Aug 31 1871 correspondent to Freeport Journal reflects on Castine history from 1604 onward. recounts Castin and Penobscot ties, fort ruins, and periods of French, Dutch, English rule. describes 1840 silver coin hoard found after a snow storm, Dod Stevens collecting, and coins circulating among numismatologists and officials before fading from local memory.
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Mass
Freeport Journal
Castine
Plymouth
Acadia
D’aubney
Breda
Pleasantiis
Vincent de St. Castin
Quebec
Castin
Puritius
France
Dod Stevens
United States
Gloucester letters recount sea bathing and Knights of Pythias voyage
The writer describes Gloucester summer scenes from a Boston visit, noting the half moon beach, buoyant seas, and a steamer trip with Sir Knights returning from Nahant. He recalls a dramatic seal sighting, a storm on board, and humorous yet respectful reflections on the Knights. The piece closes with remarks on the event’s lasting impact and local hospitality.
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Freeport
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Gloucester
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Dakota Township Sunday School Convention Held in M E Church
The Dakota township annual Sunday school convention met in the M E church on Sunday August 27 at 10:30 AM. Dr D B Bobb presided with R M Milliken as president and R Havin as secretary. Reports from Dakota M E and Rock Run Presbyterian were favorable. The morning featured prayers, program review, and child oriented speeches before adjournment for a 2 PM session.
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M.E
D. B. Bobb
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R. Havin
Labor as Heritage and Duty, A Beecher Lecture
The text extols labor as humanitys heritage and moral good. It argues toil strengthens body and mind, fuels genius, and forges character through persistent effort. It decries laziness, praises industry as the worlds engine, and urges building a lasting moral edifice for future revelation.
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Heaven
Beecher
Bible Oration Praises Its Place In Human History
A Lena gathering closes with Rev. H G McArthur extolling the Bible as a universal, enduring book shaping law and liberty across ages. He cites Christlike mercy, temperance, and the world’s need for spiritual guidance, urging gentleness toward sinners and thoughtful faith over hostility.
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Lena
H.G. McArthur
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