Washington’s Suburbs and the Pohick Church Legacy
The 1618 Pebick Charm of Wick Washington era notes Pohick Church near Mt Vernon. Washington favored Pohick over a site at the old graveyard, shaping church relocation. Mason and Washington debated site centrality, a survey map by Washington guided the choice, and the brick structure with Potomac stone corners became the enduring worship place. Parson Weems era and Washington’s later attendance at Alexandria’s Christ Church are touched on, with ties to local worship and heritage.
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Washington
Pebick
Bimeslf
Beero
Fairtex
Pohick
Ghurch
Christ Church
Alexandria
Mt Vernon
Pohick Creek
Premet
Gane George Masoe
Gunstom Hall
Aphington
George Wiknem Ciy
Becedwaner
Rabber
George Mason
Mason
Spee
George
Waahington
Colonial House
Jaahington
Parson Weems
Lowever
Minom
Andes
Pobick
Larg
Alaska Ivory Mines Fueled By Indigenous Ivory Supply
A fragmentary Alaska article recounts a remote ivory source observed by a reporter. It describes natives wearing ivory ornaments, an exploratory expedition, and the vast ivory remains scattered like bones, suggesting a potential for large mining and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Alaska
Thas
Siaim
Allentown and Nearby Rail Timetable Fragments
Fragmentary timetable notes show trains and routes around Allentown and nearby towns. Mentions include connections through East, Bastion, and various hamlets with scattered times, destinations, and stops listed in a dense, OCR-like list.
The Baker Trate and The Bélier Was Married
Fragmented OCR style dialogue and headlines mix in a humorous Victorian column. Mentions of a baker, Bélier, and editor's look hint at satirical snippets. Names like The Talsae Bax and Washington Bar appear amid garbled dialogue about fate, work, and social mores, with small jokes on wealth and patronage.
AUTOGRAPH AUCTION CASE AND LAW TINKERING VIEWS
A Virginia court dispute over ownership of Revolutionary era autographs and documents, seized from Richmond during disturbances, raised questions of title and state rights. The piece notes looting of archives, argues for return to Virginia, and reflects on political tensions and a separate critique of liquor law tinkering by the General Court.
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Washington
Pathex Henry
Queen Anne
Gearcety
Virginia
Richmond
USA
Virgo
Retorical Sociery
General Court
Jen
Rualee- Dees
Commonwealth” Wriunex A
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Washington's Suburbs
Bowe
Wick Washington
Es Marchass Neti
Sd Capa
Mb Bever
Jack Irvin
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Glovers’ Mill
Jon
P.m “Houtay
Fiaies Geld
Lew
Wierwann
Turrach
Bari i Reirts Saavok
Allentown
Masahoo J
Marristerry
Botiieanns
Alem
Sitaye—Fur High
Thrash Bastion Alleen Town
Mauch Couink
Faguaigua
Manos Chink
Lung Baasen
Ocess Grave
Elia
Bhane Ak
Sae
Royal Ulee 1
Philadelphis
Daar
Pepecer
Cueb Strait
Tutery
the Baker Trate
the Bélier
Tor
Volun
Clargyman
Aedy
Rivv
Themas
Washington Bar
Trestop
Gus
Cheney
Maine
Enow
Ornsus Buren
Hardappe
Atskis
M. T. Prem
Prem Chinege Mer
Ie Charming
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Rev
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Galvation le Trea
Nevertek Bank
Denvertve
Nelson
England
Widdwe
Ges
Grant
Jeferson
Wort Poms
Lodge Picetings
Elmore Dewan Lamin
Vascart
Vv. L. Prazee
West Front Street
Guttman
West Second Street
C. M. Dunham
West Pront Street
C. Dickenson
Eres
Park Avenue
Hohlbein & Jones
Undertakers
Eobalmt
Milita Irvine
William J. Stephenson
North Avenue
Plainfield, &. 3
M. J. Coyne
Ses Eas No
East Fourte ST
Henry Goeller, JB
Practical Machinist
Lock & Gunsmith, Eee
A. E
G. W. Reamer
Liberty ST
C. 4. Brown
H. W. Marshall
Uloss
Axerre
Somesvills
Kastos
Maris Cross
T. A. Ae
ASU Ay Aamive
Trevion
Philadelphia
Mallor Warrenville
Thuretay
Postofice
Scepar Mane—Orar
A. M. Seguine
Laing
OngFront Bt
Madison Avs
Oues
J. Frank ‘Mundy
Ths Equitable Life Assurance Society
Broadway
New York
East Front Street
J. T. Vail
Real Estate and Insurance
M. M. Duwmam
Utd
Were
Collier, Optician
Frew
Pal & Wood
E. H. Holmes
Madison Avenue
John Johnston
South Avenue
Dime— ‘Savings Institution
Plainfield
N. J
Per
Hoagland
Panoy
I Pempadoera
Classen
Liberty Street
Mr. Leal
Mae
John E Beerbower
City Hotel
Pare Ave
Plainfield, N. J
Counmellor
Law
Firm Melons
Bank Boutine
Aay
Bran
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