Fort Halifax and Fort Augusta linked in colonial frontier rule
The article details Colonel Clapham's 1746 to 1757 actions establishing Fort Halifax at Arm et hoone and Fort Augusta at Shamokin, the Indian conference, patrols, and supply logistics. It notes the fort’s location near Halifax, the mutiny risk of Dutch soldiers, and the later removal of Halifax garrison to Hunter's. history credits this as a pivotal frontier episode.
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Matas
Godcharles Pyri
Cobha Clapham
Shamokin
Sunbury
Utiter
Milla
Ott Hunter
Shamoke
Armstrong
Ieander
Mor ‘Ving
Harris
Magaine
Juniata Falls
Armstrong’s Place
Armstrong's Creek
Clapham
Oghaghradisha
Lackyanna’Creek
Gover Morris
Armws
Imand
Shipopen
Edward
Lancaster
McKee
Fort Halifax
L’ort Halifax
Nathaniel Miles
Fort Augusta
Batteaux
A. J. Jones
Simon Girty
Hunter's
Halifax
Maple Grove social notes and visits in the area
Ellen Connely visited in the H H Stahl home on Monday. James Bowers made a business call in Number Two on Wednesday. Dallas Detwiler sprayed apple trees this week. Arec Appers visited George Holmes Wednesday afternoon. James Clawson returned from Pine Plats on Monday. Vae Greene Frank Cay and James Clawson called at the Conrad Sloppy home. Erma and Wava McCullough visited Ferne and Mary Cay on Monday afternoon. William McCullough was a Penn Run caller on Monday. Boyd Detwiler visited his uncle Dallas Detwiler Tuesday. Peter Conway visited friends nearby. Ben Shadle harrowed on James Clawson farm. Lang and children went to Indiana. Albert and Morris Furman of Indiana were Thursday callers at Albert Coy’s. John Hoffman was County Seat caller on Tuesday. Mail carrier R D Fyoek delivering mail earlier using his Ford.
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Ellen Connely
H.H. Stahl
James Bowers
Dallas Detwiler
Arec Appers
Holme
George Holmes
James Clawson
Vae Greene
Frank Cay
Conrad Sloppy
Erma
Wava McCullough
Ferne
Mary Cay
William McCullough
Boyd Detwiler
Peter Conway
Ben Shadle
Lang
Indiana
Albert
Morris Furman
Albert Coys
John Hoffman
R. D. Fyoek
Plan New Bridge At Bridgewater In Bristol County
A three span concrete Neshaming Creek bridge at Bridgewater is planned with an estimated cost around 75000 dollars, announced by County Engineer John S. Roberts Jr. The plan outlines a new crossing over Neshaming Creek in Bridgewater.
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Bridgewater
Bristol
John S. Roberts, Jr
Home Sweet Home in Busy Morning at Morrison House
A working mother, Mrs. Morrison, manages a chaotic day with four children and a doorstep extortionist. She feeds, scolds, irons, and battles interruptions from door-to-door sales as she keeps the home running. The narrative captures domestic bustle, poverty pressures, and family dynamics in a single, lively slice of life.
Candy Adulteration Suspected In Local Trade
A shopper tests candy and declares it adulterated claiming the butterscotch contains little butter and no Scoten, while a clerk responds quietly that the product is indeed cheap. The exchange appears in the Bostop Transcript and highlights concerns over quality and tainted goods in the market.
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Bostop
No Doubt of h Mrs Jones Tea Party Ane
Fragmentary OCR text describes a tea gathering with Mrs Jones and a child named Tommy, mentioning sharing coke and asking for tongue. The readable portion is unclear and lacks coherent context or date.
Klan Planks Stir Up Battle at Democratic Convention
Washington D C Klan issue looms large as Underwood and Al Smith allies plan to press a explicit anti Klan plank in the Democratic platform. McAdoo backs two thirds rule but allies remain split with delegates scattered among favorite sons as New York bristles for a clash over convention rules and strategy.
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Ashington
D. C
Ku “Klux Klan
Lssue
Bryan
Underwood-Smith
Smith
Underwood
Adao
Andrew Jackson
McAdoo
Nominalon
Washington
New York
Cleveland
Hiram Johnson
Hreworka
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Alvania
William Clapham
Philadelphia
Toolonel Clapham
Armethoone’s
Brides
Armstrong's On
Maple Grove
Gazette
Home, Sweet Home
Morris Schultz
Waatara Newspaper Union
Johnny
Sally
Sylvia
Orst
Hari
Harry B. Hunt
NEA Service
Citizen's National Bank
Indiana, PA
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
RADIO
Utility Electric CO
George T. McHenry
Mgr
Phila
Indiana Co-Operative Dairy Co
Oakland Six
Oakland
Indiana Oakland Co
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