Deaths and notices ripple through Selma and beyond
The week’s summary notes the death of Mr. Gilbert Gurley of Selma after a street shooting on the 30th, with Dr Edward Gantt under suspicion. It also mentions a New York coffin study, dangers of vapour baths, factory stories, an 70-year-old Montreal death by insanity, a New York duel, canal tolls, and various court and gasps of public life across cities including Richmond and Pensacola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Couriar
New Orleans
Gilbert Gurley
Selma
Edward Gantt
Mobile Register
Con. Winnerr
New York
Montreal Papera
Annesoume
Phowon
Warren
Althuted
Gunpowder
Haltinora
Duke of Wellington
Dake Hurates
Tingland
Paris
John Page
Weil
Donaman Nowihy Ayedlo
Portland
Newburg
Daniel Rogers
Barmah
Mavs
Hudson
Monroe
Sapreyny Coureur Brdsland
Savon
Vic Tron
Swanzy
Wheeling
Gtk
Esie
Marylind
Virginie
Maryland
Obiu
Paris Journal Des Debate
The
Netherlands
William Frederick
Prussia
Prince of
Orange
England
Fle Hawince
Emperor I of
Russia
Ijn W
Drouth
Winchester
Bourbon County
Henry W. Bassett
U.S
Sloop of War
Vandalia
Philadelphia
de Antemasonie Lickot
Wooley
Bonj. Tsouierdonis
Pennsylvania
Diocens
Hobart
Albany
Peacock
Pensacola
Lal Uaearash
Veteran Captain Jonathan Gass Dies at 72 Near Zanesville
An obituary notes Major Jonathan Gass, long allied with the Revolutionary War era forces, died at 72 near Zanesville. He served under Washington and Wayne, joined Sullivan and Arnold in key campaigns, and later led militia on the western tables. He leaves a widow and numerous descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witini
Mise
Marqaret Crank
George Crank
Atlas Farm
Zanesvillb
Jonathan Gass
Michi
Suliavary
Masa
Banter Hill
Prenton
Princeton
Monemouth
Saratga
Intioranport
Burgoyne
McLane
Delaware
Sulivan
Washington
Wayne
Brace Patie
Virginia notes on language education and rural flaws
A Virginia writer complains about instruction quality and a misguided emphasis on Latin and Greek over English. He blasts "hogs" of classical study, calls for reform through press, and cites language orthography gaps alongside a push to teach native English better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Barther
Extensive Executor's Sale of Slaves and Personal Estate
Public auction to sell the estate of Daniel Grinnan at Presqqu Isle in Culpeper County. The planation sale lists 40 to 60 slaves, several brood mares, 100 head of cattle, sheep and hogs, 700 barrels of corn, furniture, tools, and a surveyor's compass. Terms: cash for some, credit up to 12 months for larger sums with bonds. A second sale date is announced for December 13 at the late residence, listing more items from the Grinnan estate and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Grinnan
Presquw Isle
Culpeper
Tunis
Chawiler
Mt i
Virginia
Mourst
de Sirous
Fiaill
Duseph
Blippo
Montay
Dex
Saly
Wauner
Daaid Wrinnaa
Brederickshirs
Persquak
Sail
Gemma
Sercunis
Cacitener
Sauphees
Morse
Cerise
Youn S
Han Il Grinnan
Deene
Lottery Notice For 1820 Draw In Richmond
State lottery draw announced for October 20 at Richmond. Whole tickets cost 10 dollars, halves five, quarter two dollars and fifty cents. Orders by mail accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RGR
Richmoad
New Office Splendid Lotteries Drawn in Several States
An 19th century lottery notice announces drawings in Connecticut Philadelphia Wilmington and Richmond. It lists prizes including 20,000 to 40,000 and smaller awards, with ticket prices and office contact for Richardson in Richmond Virginia. Official drawings planned for late October with prompt attention to orders for tickets or shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egticut
Eo, &E. C Whale
Rand Consolidated Lottery
Wilmington
Oo &E. Se
Aginia
Rie!ond
I Richardson
Richmond
Virginia
Prizs
Auction Notice of Trust Property in Albemarle County
The trustee advertises sale of a lot in the Town of Charlottesville on Main Street. The deed of trust by Matthew Casey secures twenty seven dollars recorded in Albemarle Clerk's Office. The sale will be to the highest bidder for cash, conveying only the title vested in the trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Casey
Apel
Albemarle
Chore Tourdvillyy
Albemale Couny Court
William Scott
Scott
Elizabeth Haren
Uber
Milley
Ach Tile Ag
Thomas W. Gilmer
Trusien
Oct
Extensive stock of drugs and supplies advertised in Charlottesville
A Barc lay prior notice describes a large northern stock of drugs and chemicals to be sold at low prices. The list includes surgical instruments glassware tinctures chemistry gear and pharmaceuticals. Items offered through Barclay at Charlottesville or Dr Michie and Barclay in Scottaville with favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryone
Charlottesville
Michie
Scottaville
J. T. Barclay
Lijah Grant Opens New Cash Store in Charlottesville
Lijah Grant announces receipt from New York of part of his fall and winter dry goods and groceries stock at his Main Street store. He expects the remainder soon and invites friends and the public to call and examine goods and prices before buying elsewhere during October 2 to 10 in Charlottesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lijah Grant
New York
Charlottesville
Main Street
Land for sale in North Garden Albemarle County 470 acres
Property owner Paul Durrett offers 470 acre tract in North Garden near Charlottesville on Hardware creek. Describes compact well watered land with timber suitable for tobacco and low grounds. Land known locally. buyers may view before purchase. Sale remains open until sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novamber
Court House
Charlottesville
Tris
Charlotteavillé
Wood's Mill
Purchiser
North Garden
Albemarle County
Hardware
Lynchburg
Imnell
Paul Durrety
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