Benedict Arnold the Young Trader in a 17th Century Quest
A novel excerpt centers on Benedict Arnold at 17 fleeing apprenticeship to join the New York militia while secretly planning a West Indian trading voyage. The scene shows a frigid Norwich workshop, family ties, and ambition to escape into wealth through international trade. The text introduces his sister Hannah and hints at future upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict Arnold
New York
Connecticut
Benedict
West Indian Islands
England
Benedict Lathrop Seeks Father in New London Jail
Benedict rushes to New London to see his father who has been jailed after a disturbance. Constable Barton warns Arnold to keep the old man from causing further trouble or face charges and royal imprisonment. The scene ends with a threat of lodging serious charges at Magistrate Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah
Daniel Lathrop
Papa
Benedict
Mr. Srield
Constable Turner
New London
Long Island Sound
High Street
King Street
Barton
Arnold
Wright
Crown
Royal Prison
St Greenwich
General Electric unveils heat resistant liquid rubber
General Electric reports a new liquid rubber that resists flashes hot enough to burn steel. The compound, already tested sealing the mercury space craft used to carry U.S. astronauts into space, demonstrates remarkable thermal stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Electric
U.S
Christmas gatherings and 4H honors in Graymont
Graymont events include Hap py Mates Christmas party at Palomar Supper Club in Pontiac with carols and bowling. Naomi and Ruth Circles met at member homes with devotions and programs. Sunday fests hosted by the Unzickers. Graymont 4H Hustlers held family night at Graymont Hall with potluck. Lester Henkel received a 15 year pin and a gift certificate on retirement. Wayne Oberly spoke and Bill Fugate showed Denmark slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hamer
Graymont
Ill
Happy Mates
Palomar
Pontiac
Naomi
George Rork
0. W. Akers
Bethlehem
Glenn Antrim
William Ahrends
Ruth Circle
Lyle Leach
Merle Zehr
John D. Schaefer
Ray. Hamer
J. JH. Unzicker
Déan Unzicker
Phillip
Pekin
Aa Unzicker
Sandra
Harold
Kevin
Rock‘ford
Graymont Hall
John Coyne
Lester Henkel
Lester
Roger Russell
Don Zehr
Wayne Oberly
Bill Fugate
Lif.y.e
Denmark
Death and Claim Date Notice for Edna Weber
Estate of Edna Weber deceased No 17836 letters of administration with will annexed issued to Clifford Coleman R 3 Streator Illinois. Claim date January 6 1964. Dated November 28 1963 Tra L Boyer Clerk of the County Court Livingston County Illinois. Attorneys Smith Letter 107 West Water Street Pontiac Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Weber
Clifford Coleman
Ilinois
Tra L. Boyer
Livingston County
Iinois
Estate of Louis Wolff deceased probate notice
Estate of Louis Wolff deceased No 17868 letters testamentary issued to Nancy Wolff Dargan of Pontiac Illinois claim date January 6 1964 in Livingston County Illinois docketed November 27 1963 Smith and Sutter 107 West Water Street Pontiac Illinois attorneys of record for executor phone 8443152
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wolff
Nancy Wolff Dargan
West South Street
Pontiac
Illinois
Tra L. Boyer
Livingston County
Smith & Sutter
West Water Street
Minois
Estate of Joseph Fraher death notice and admin appointment
Estate of Joseph Virgil Fraher deceased No 17863. Letters of administration issued to Mary Helen Fraher Cullens Illinois. January 6 1964 is the claim date. Ira L Boyer administrator. Smith and Sutter Pontiac Illinois phone 844-3152.
Display ads due noon the day before publication
Advertisement copy must be submitted by noon the day prior to publication. The deadline ensures space is allocated and proofs are prepared for print. Submissions after the cutoff risk omission or last minute adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tefor
Kirby
Lloyd Alberts Observe 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Alberts celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Palomar Supper Club on Saturday December 7. Guests included their son in law Clarence Bunting and grandson Terry Patterson of Pontiac and numerous siblings in law friends and relatives from Detroit Joliet Gardner Braceville Plainfield and Joliet with their daughter Mrs Clarence Bunting unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Albert
Timber
Palomar
Clarence Bunting
Terry” Patterson
Raymond A. Bouset
Detroit
Mich
Raymond ‘Bedard
Bedard
William Preasure
Gardner
Francis Dalzell
Braceville
Margaret Blake
Plainfield
Joe Clelland
Joliet
Amity 4H Elects New Officers in Cornell Illinois
Sandra Husted named president of the Amity Top Notchers 4H Club in Cornell Illinois with Drucilla Tesch as vice president Judy Fitzgerald as secretary Carolyn Voigts as assistant secretary Janice Dodge as treasurer Janette Fitzgerald and Connie Sievers as recreation leaders Ruth Ann Deineimer as reporter. Adult leaders include Mrs Richard Fitzgerald Mrs LaVerne Hofmann and Mrs Clark Husted. The group meets the first Thursday each month at Cornell High School after dismissal. Also notes stated ice tensile strength facts and fiberglass effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell, Ill
Sandra Husted
Amity Top Notchers
Drucilla Tesch
Judy Fitzgerald
Carolyn Voigts
Janice Dodge
Janette Fitzgerald
Connie Sievers
Carol Husted
Sue Johnson
Ruth Ann Deineimer
Richard Fitzgerald
LaVerne Hofmann
Clark Husted
Cornell High School
Hit With Record Gifts for a Record Christmas
Make it a record Christmas for phonograph owners with stereo and monaural singles and albums. Choose new Christmas carols, holiday favorites, or pop, classical, show, folk, jazz and dance music. Also consider poetry, readings, speeches, history, and special recordings for all ages.
Notice of Death and Claim Date for Rosa Eggenberger
Estate of Rosa Eggenberger deceased. Letters of administration issued to Barbara Russow and Herman Eggenberger of Pontiac, Illinois. Claim date set for Monday February 3, 1964. Administrators: Fellheimer & Vicars, 214-218 Bank of Pontiac Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Eggenberger
Barbara Russow
Herman Eggenberger
Pontiac
Ilinois
Ira L. Boyer
Livingston
County
Illinois
Fellheimer & Vicars
Bank of Pontiac Bldg
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Philip Vail
Philip Var
Norwich
Lathrops
Jamaica
Martinique
Cuba
London
English Midlands
Europe
New World
Hannah Arnold
Striegel’s
Owen
Striegel Bakery
W. Washington
Pontiac Daily Leader
Norelco
TVI
Noretco
North American Philips Company, Inc
East 42Nd Street
4. Y
Cornell
Ronald Raber
Cornell Baptist Church
Alice Garretson
Arnel Garretson
Wayne Raber
Flanagan
Brokaw Hospital
Normal
Illinois State Normal University
Norelcos
Gambles
E. Madison
Smith
Joseph Virgil Fraher
Mary Helen Fraher
Cullens
Smith &Sutter
Kirby CO
E. Prairie
Pontiac, Ill
N. Mill
Buehler
Folger’s Coffee
Chesty’s—Reg
Lloyd Alberts
Amity 4H
United States
RA Charge
Spurgeon’s
Grier
Virginia
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