Tarbutt Francis a Soldier and Landowner of Colonial Pennsylvania
Tarbutt Francis of Philadelphia born June in Ireland educated in the era’s best schools pursued a legal career in Maryland and Pennsylvania. He served as captain and lieutenant colonel in colonial wars, commanded garrisons, held early duties as Prothonotary, and became a leading landowner with extensive holdings along the Susquehanna. He supported colonial expeditions, helped shape relations with Native nations, and was later affected financially during hardships before his death.
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Ene
Mane Tarbutt
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Philadelphia
Tench
Elizabeth Tarbutt
Pranolé
Ireland
Ha Bas
Maryland
Lord Altimiore
Pennsylvania
Poster Turbutt
Kent County
Turbutt
Sixtieth Foot
Leutenant
John Penn
Henry Botquet
Fort Augusta
Sunbury
West Branch
Milton
Northumberland
Watsontown
Port Augusta
Wyoming
Connecticut
Northumberlavid
Frahers
Turbutt Township
Turbotville
Cumberland County
William Plunkett
Susqueehanna
Continental
Albury
Charles Biddie
Roebuck
Liverpool
Delaware River
Marcus Hook
Francia
Ebensburg Exposition Promises Unmatched Entertainment
Ebensburg hosts the Cambria County Industrial Exposition at Ebensburg Fairgrounds from July 1 to 4 under the Cambria County Fair Association. The million dollar fair features the Mathew J. Reiley Circus, Wirth Hamid Shows with six acts daily, free acts except grandstand fees on Friday and Saturday, a first aid meet, and exhibits by the Federal Bureau of Mines and local mine manufacturers. Wednesday and Thursday include a horse show with top saddle horses in the region.
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Ebensburg
Cambria County
Aturdiy
Aly 4
Cambria County Fair
Mathew J. Reiley
Forge
Wirth. Hamid
New York City
Riley
Federal Bureau of Mines
Death of Colonel Turbutt Francis in Philadelphia
Colonel Turbutt Francis died at his Philadelphia home on July 30 1777. The notice names Sarah daughter of General Thomas Ifflin as a relative.
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Sarah
Thomas Ifflin
Turbutt Francis
Philadelphia
Coolidge targets tax cuts via controlled federal spending
President Coolidge urged relentless economy to cut the tax burden, as department heads began drafting two-year expense estimates. He limited spending to about 6.76 billion, with first-year costs around 4.375 billion and a 1926 start-year cap of 3.08 billion, noting a $3.426 billion debt reduction and $2.081 billion in annual savings over four years. He linked future tax cuts to sustained budget restraint and anticipated a business stimulus.
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Coolidge
Congress
Ebensburg Fourth of July Fair Opens With Record Racing Day
The Cambria County Fair Association stages the first big show of the season in Ebensburg with an elite horse racing program and widespread exhibits. Expect a record crowd for Independence Day as visitors enjoy indoor and outdoor entertainment, a monster firework finale, open roads via the William Penn Highway, and displays from Bethlehem Steel, Lorain Steel, Westinghouse, General Electric, and more. A $100 gate prize is awarded daily.
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Cambria County
Ira V. Bloom
Fair Grounds
Ebensburg
William Penn Highway
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bettlehem and
Lorain Steel Company
Westinghouse
General Electric
International Harvester Company
Diamond Ring Found in Chickens' Crop Tale
EASTLAND Texas June w- a golden diamond lost from a ring was found in a chicken's crop after Mrs. Frank Jones sold the bird to a neighbor. The stone is believed to have fallen during feeding in the barn yard. LAMB CHOPS A L'ALGERIENNE Paris June 24 lamb chops brown in butter with garlic, Molsten and parsley.
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Texas
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L’'Algerienne
Paris
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Dinsmo Quality Store
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