Pennsylvania’s John Blair Smith Hampden Sidney President
John Blair Smith born June 12 1756 in Pequea Lancaster County Pa was fourth son of Reverend Robert Smith and Elizabeth Blair Smith. He graduated Princeton 1771 and became Hampden Sidney College president 1779 1789 guiding its Revolutionary War era growth. He later led Pine Street Philadelphia church and Union College Schenectady. He died August 22 1789 in Philadelphia after yellow fever.
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Philadelphia
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Seventh Ward News Larkspur Kensington Dinner Guests
Mrs. Glenn Dover hosted Larkspur Kensington members for a 12 o'clock dinner at her Sycamore Street home with yellow and white decor for 15 guests. Special guests included Mrs. John Sands Sharop Mrs. Willian Hvans Ellwood City and Mrs. John Shafter Rose Point. The host announced the dinner as enjoyed and a social hour followed with music and fancy work. Mrs. Dover received a shower of house dresses and in two weeks Mrs. William Hammond will host the club at Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Larkspur Kensington
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Sharop
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Ellwood City
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Rose Point
Skating Near Equator On Mount Kanva Ice Adventure
A vivid account describes skating year round on a high African peak Mount Kanva near the equator. From tropical forests at lower slopes to bare alpine zones higher up the ascent leads to a recovered lake with constant cold conditions and dramatic climatic contrast. The journey blends lush jungle scenes with icy highland scenery as skaters navigate altitude and weather.
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First Fire Engine Arrives in Goa from England
The first fire engine introduced into America was received in Goa ton from England January 27. It was a primitive steam clatern of Dak mounted on wheels with pumps air chambers and a leather suction pipe, ending with a strainer.
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England
Stagg Meet Trials Open As Top Track Talent Gather
Four hundred top track athletes gather at Stagg Field for the national intercollegiate meet opening day. Substantial hopes rest on record bids in shot put high jump two mile half and broad jump. Notables include Ralph Hillis Princeton Glenn Hartranft Standford Gob Russell Chicago Charley Paddock and DeHart Hubbard with Tom Locke Nebraska among contenders.
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Princeton
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Standford
Gob
Russell
Chicago
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Charley Paddock
DeHart Hubbard
Tom Locke
Nebraska
Dear Sister: Joint violation reminder from Ellwood City Court
A brief note references a joint violation matter in Ellwood City Court, highlighting a civil or legal proceeding and a reminder to involved parties regarding the case status. The message preserves names and local venue while avoiding graphic details.
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Ellwood City Court
Won't Buy Teeth Or Food For Wife In Yonkers Case
In New York on June 12 Henry J Ball of Yonkers was charged with husbandly inadequacies for refusing to buy his wife much needed false teeth and food. The case arises in the proceedings brought by Mrs Margaret I Bell through counsel seeking relief. Ball faces allegations of neglect and improper conduct in the marriage.
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John Wallace
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New York
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Yonkers
Margaret I. Bell
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