Reverend Jacob Johnson First Minister in Wyoming Valley
Reverend Jacob Johnson, Yale graduate and Groton pastor, settled in Wilkes-Barre in 1773 as the first minister west of the Ridge Line. A Patriot advocate, he served over fifty years, helped negotiate Indian treaties, and opposed proprietary rule. He died March 15, 1797, with a monument at his burial.
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Jacob Johnson
Wyoming Valley
Wallingford
Connecticut
Johnson
Thren
Jon
Robert
Thomas Johnson
Kingston on-Flull
Ogland
Lester
New Haven
Thomas
Wrothers
Jacob
Yale College
Congregational Church
Groton
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes Barre
Province of
New York
Fort Stanwix
Rome
Pennsylvania
Eleazer Wheelock
John Penn
Coun
Johuaen
Willam Johnson
John
America
Wyoming
John Butler
Mary
Nathaniel
Mary Williams
Giddings
Lydia
Zebulon Buller
Bovinine Promises Quick Health Boost for Strong Blood
Advert says Bovinine builds up blood to restore color and vigor. It claims to nourish the body with natural blood elements, is not a drug, and offers quick lasting effects for run down people with weak blood. Available at local druggists including Moinley Frantz Castle Drug Corp Paisley’s Pharma.
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Moinley & Frantz
Castle Drug Corp
Paisley’s Pharma
Atenec
Eikerd's
Newey
Birds And Game Animals Perish In Grass Fires
The spring fire season harms early nesting birds and small wild animals across the Atlantic Coast and Mississippi Valley. Dr J T Nelson warns that burning dry growth to improve ranges devastates cover and food, fails to reduce ticks, and lowers future growth. State foresters note fires threaten forest life and wildlife, burning nests and eggs. Prevent fires in nesting areas whenever possible.
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Atlantic Coast
Migaissippt Valley
J. T. Nelson
Biological Survey of
United States
Department of Agriculture
Three Men Sought In Woman's Death On Mountain Road
In Pottsville Pennsylvania April 7 the body of 25 year old Mrs Anna Sullivan of Portartile was found on Broad Mountain. State police report three men are being sought in connection with her death and say the body was burned after death. An autopsy shows a skull fracture from a stone or hammer found near the scene.
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Pottsville
Broad Mountain
Anna Sullivan
Portartile
Cottage Prayer Meetings Ahead of Revival at Reformed Presbyterian Church
Preparations for revival services beginning April 20 at the Reformed Presbyterian church include daily cottage prayer meetings hosted in congregants homes. Rev El bert of Topeka Kansas will preach each evening. This week meetings include EF C Montgomery Backford Street and Joseph McCaukey Spruce Street with Mrs E J Pattison Youngstown Road. Thursday evening at the home of
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Reformed Presbyterian’ Church
Elbert
Topeka
Kansas
EF. C. Montgomery
Backford Street
Joseph McCaukey
Spruce Street
E. J. Pattison
Youngatown Road
Community notices list local addresses and meeting plans
Stephen Paul, Fisher Block, Anna McBurney, Moody avenue three, Blackwood, East W street. Friday evening the young women will meet at Edna Dale's home on John street. The Men's Bible class and C. C. Orr's class plan a tureen dinner at Mrs Wick's home, 210 Lea yUTe avenue.
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Stephen Paul
Fisher
Anniversaries and notable dates from history and public life
Listing of events and birthdays including Francis Cabot Lowell in 1738, Mississippi Territory created by act, Lafayette welcomed in Mobile in 1825, and various political and cultural milestones through 1924. Mentions Polish cruelties remonstrance, King Alexander suspending Serbia's constitution, and Marcus A. Smith’s death in 1924.
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Francis Cabot Lowell
Newburyport
Mass
Boston
Congress
Mississippi
Lafayette
Mobile
Russia
Poland
George Herwogh
Baden- Bietieny
Sturt- Bart
Alexander
Serbia
Legimiaure
Finland
Trigh
Dublin
Belfast
Marcus A. Smith
United States
Arizona
Cynthiana
Last Night's Fights From the National News Service
In Lancaster bouts Len Breoper beat Joe Lynch in eight rounds. Battley Williard stopped Charlie Kid Murray in fifth. Willie Seiple defeated Earl Sande in one. Tendler of Philadelphia won by technical knockout over Tony Julien in three. Yeo Anderson beat Tex McEwan in six. Benny Schwartz out pointed Sammy Nova in six. Tony Toss edged Tommy WIkson in rounds. Dave Adelman defeated Charlie Martin in Philadelphia over six. Johnny Leonard beat Ruby Stein in New York in twelve rounds.
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Apernadional News Service
Lancas
Len Breoper
Lancaster
Joe Lynch
Battley Williard
Charlie Kid Murray
Philadelphia
Willie Seiple
Earl Sande
Have You Piles Then You Have Something to Learn
Thousands who have piles have not learned that quick and permanent relief can only be accomplished with internal medicine. Bad circulation causes pain and there is stagnation of blood in the lower bowel. Dr. J Leonhardt found the remedy HEMROID. It is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Leonhardt
Melea
Kut Rata
Eckerd'a
New Castle
One Year Ago Pepe and Smute Resignations in Historic Rounds
A brief note recalls Pepe and the Faucisti winning an Italian parliamentary race a year ago while Gen Jau Smute steps down as premier of the Union of South Africa, signaling shifting political tides across nations.
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Pepe
Faucisti
Jau Smute
Union of South Africa
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