Pennsylvanians Past And Present by Fred Godcharles
Frederick A Godcharles recounts Willem Wilson a Northumberland settler who joined Captain Lowden’s company in the Revolutionary War. Wilson rose from lieutenant to captain in 1777 and served with the First Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line. The article covers his early enlistment, promotion, and active service through the war’s early years.
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Willem Wilson
Ireland
America
Northumberland Counety
Northumberland
Revee Towlon
Lowden
Willam Thompson
Penn
Aylvania
Washington
Cambridgr
Mass
Leutenant
Pennsylvania
Wilson
John Parr
Fron tier sharp shooters and a regimental memory
Veteran accounts recount Captain Parr’s company of the First Pennsylvania, noted marksmen from Central Pennsylvania, with Brandywine losses in 1777 and Monmouth in 1778. Colonel Chanthers recalls brief cannon fire that killed two, wounded four, as Royal Grenadiers charged. Captain Wilson's company seized Monckton's sword, later returned through Lafayette to America, passing through generations to Judge A Wilson, with the flag enduring in Captain Wilson’s family.
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Parr
Pennsylvania
Brandywine
Monmouth
John Chanthers
Royal Grenadiers
Flower
A Monckton
William Wilson
First Pennsylvania
Nolars
Bravo Calansi
Grenadiers
Wilson
Monckton
Mad
Anthony Wayne
General Lafayette
Fraith
Europe
Olmuts
America
Judge A. §. Wilson
Captain Wilson
Des
Captain Wilson and Early Northumberland Leaders in War Era
The record chronicles Captain Wilson and partners like Captain Johns Boyd in Northumberland during the Revolutionary period. It notes Wilson’s roles as county lieutenant and delegate to constitutional conventions, his opposition to demonetization moves, and his participation in militia actions and local firefighting efforts, including a mill fire.
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Wilson
Northumberland
Johns Boyd
Lwo
Triany Chenges
Ceptaih Wilson
Choten
Ounly
Food For Mind And Body Study Cited In School Grades
A fragment discusses breakfast’s role in student performance. It notes a study linking nutrition to attention and grades, mentioning a teacher’s concern for poor marks and a college study. Names and locations are unclear due to the damaged text.
Meal patterns at school prompt breakfast plan
A disrupted morning shows ninety two partook in night breakfast while fourteen enjoyed a hearty meal. A school grade check reveals all five of the forty four who skipped breakfast are young, in Detter’s classrooms some improved, and despite rising costs a growing need for breakfast is deemed essential as attendance may rise.
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Tour Wuld
Detter
Tehrry-Aine
Cartier Rising
Regent Tomorrow Matinee Attracts Music Trade Makers
Chicago May reports say musical instrument manufacturers will visit Chicago for the twenty-fifth annual music trades convention. The notice notes cautious optimism about the industry and a strong turnout of exhibitors from across the United States with hopes for stable prices and business recovery.
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Regent
Say Makers
Chicago
Ghirego
United States
Air
Milwawkee
Light House at Regent Theatre Tomorrow
The Regent theatre presents She Light House tomorrow with special matinee starting JU 5. Admissiion under Tu years. A read program includes a comedy and a news reel. Rin-Tin-Tin feature also shown. Suitable for all ages.
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Ubtdres
Sew
Iharenes
Regent Theatre
Macaes
Discovered at Last Fight Diamond Trust Exposed in City
A sensational display claim suggests a local shop is marketing so called Radium Diamonds that mimic genuine gems at a fraction of the price. The window shows neckpieces, bracelets, chains and earrings advertised with prices from two to four dollars, drawing attention from jewelry lovers. The piece questions the genuineness of the stones and notes the store at 220 West Washington Street advertises the items.
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Laos
Tle Provass
Uedimgnd Trost
Dianne
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