Village President Holds Vast Private Armory Collection
Within Ocean avenue James Dean the village president houses a vast private collection of weapons spanning centuries. The two-room display mixes matchlocks wheel locks and flintlocks with modern rifles and pistols plus swords daggers and rare breechloaders. Dean a Civil War veteran and former Grant Post commander began collecting after the war and plans to donate the collection to his town for a public display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Freeport
Ocean Avenue
James Dean
Dean
Seventy-Second Regiment
New York
Dean Mver
Sim Ph
Antwerp
FW Babutt
United States
Ghent
Belgium
Fiat
Kentucky Rifles
Peare
Bergen
Europe
Long Island
America
Far East
India
Central America
Sitting Bull
Custer
Rosebud
Minnesota
Stampton Roads
Liberty Jabez Arnold
Horne
Manasseth Mahuel
Connecticut Regiment
W J McElroy
Macon
Tie
Grant Post
Scotland
Dahfeld, Bickles
Gettyaburg
Sonnnet to John Paul Jones by Theodore Sutro
A damaged poem dated July 4 1905 from New York expressing reverence for John Paul Jones. The verse laments silenced lips and imagines Annapolis as a resting place for the famed captain, praising his leadership and pledging national tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Annapolis
Pea
Theodore Sutro
New York
Strange Parish of St Christopher le Stocks in London
Special correspondence from London describes the parish of St Christopher le Stocks near the Bank of England as having no church or municipal office and only one inhabitant yet retaining parish rights. The article recounts its 700 year history, the church site on Threadneedle Street, the Stocks Market, and ongoing parochial honors despite demolition in 1781.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Christopher-le-Stocks
Wis
Bank of England
Washington Post
London
Royal Exchange
St. Christopher-le- Stocks
St Christopher-le-Stocks
Threadneedle Street
Christopher Wren
Richard Sherington
Una Church
Edward I
Henry Walia
London Bridge
Mayor Wells
St. Christopher-le-Stocke
Wiliam Hampton
Alge
Werites
Robert Thorne
Wren
Brocka
Farringdon Street
Jenkins
Advertising and Travel Notices Fill Local Pages
The long list of ads and notices shows merchants urging readers to use The Post for advertising while detailing vacations, product promos, and services. Items name The Literary Shop, Annie E. Sargentia, D. Morris the Printer, Haimeopathic Pharmacy, and several stores selling groceries, drinks, cigars, and household goods. Several residents are noted away for the summer in Atlantic City, Melrose Massachusetts, York Pennsylvania, and Towson Maryland.
King Abolishes Slavery in Siam Decree Proclaimed
Special Correspondence outlines Siamese king’s sweeping abolition decree to end slavery across his dominion. Provisions include freeing children born to slaves, debt slave credits, and phased removal, with exceptions in certain districts and religious law areas. Context notes Siam as a progressive model, contrasting with Japan, and cites Harper’s Weekly jokes and anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Siam
Europe
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Pee Chau
Lewebeh
Monthons
Bayap
Borapha
Salkyrt
Xolanthan
Tringgenu
Japan
Liam
Paul Janes Remembered in Immortal Hero Verse
Fragmentary text honors the naval figure Paul Janes with grand titles and mentions him among brave, immortal types. It recalls his battles and the desire to carve a lasting stone by the sea to commemorate his life and the tree of his story. The piece evokes patriotism and heroic sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
John Arthur Goodliffe
Goodliffe
Blanche Marches
Norwegiai
Edgar Wilson
Cumberland Street
Pimlico
Wilson
Cen “Glarity
Paul Janes
Mant Joun
A. Jojor
Washington
New British Export Trade Association Formed
A London based group called the Manufacturers' Association of Great Britain is being formed to promote British exports. It aims to coordinate industrial forces and cooperate with leading manufacturers, merchants, chambers of commerce, and ships to expand trade in foreign and colonial markets. Plans include appointing correspondents worldwide to share trade openings and information from the Board of Trade and other bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of
Tommarce
Orchard House
Westminister
London Mail
Manufacturers’ Re
Aculation of
Great Britain
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
National Association
Board of Trade
Eham
Bends of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rene
Freeport, L. I
England
South Africa
Amherst
Mass
Colt
Berdan
Ticonderoga
David Welle
Marston Moor
John Paul Jones
Strange Parish
Heart of London
Weaminster Bridge
Wilton
Westminster Bridge
Surrey
St. Thomas' Hospital
Atill
A. C. Payne's
Jennie W. Wakefield
Anandale
Freund's
Tenth Street
George BH. Hack
Ocean of Md
Hastings
Recreation Ground
Nn Davidson
Davidson
Wasing Club
Repairing Co
Lith-St
Faurther
Charles F. Gerae
Ageet
Capon Springs
W. Vi
Julian
Christian
City
J. D. Burns & Co
9Th and Gats
Charles E. Miller
McSherrystown, Pa
M. J. Harper
Wood
Imperial Library
Knox
Bedford Bprings
T, and
Foer & Marth
TL Mth St. Nw
V. Bodells
Butler County
W. A. Thomas
Mr. Henry Hibbs
Virginia
A. Frank P. Burke
Boston
North American Export Co
Harrison & Browning
G Street
Frank H. Thomas
Michigan
N Strest
Lee
Uute
W. I. Hart
9Th
Post
St Nw
Thomas B. Clancy
Lioyd L. Taylie
Mise
Annie E. Sargentia
Melrose, Mass
D. Morris
12Th St Nw
J. W. Zimmerman
Cinnaminson
N. J
Mr. Zimmerman
Persia
Haimeopathic Pharmacy
Hst
W. A. Kimmel
Colonial Beach, Va
Monarch
Wrenn
Samuel J. Meeks
Vicinity
Joe Barnet
Bth
Kalb
Hilzabeth
Dorothy
York, Pa
Nolte
A. D. Whittington
The
Bureau of Eneraving and Printing
Atlantic City
Gesafords
Gessford
Frank Morrison
Gommpers
Air
Oppenheimer
Sib St Grocer
A. G. Gell
G A. Taber
T. W. Pouer
Traymore
F. de Nephew
G. Rownee
American Transfer and Storage Company
Ghedd
Shedd & Bra, Co
Dudge
Wm. F. Nolte
B. Henning
Asbury Park
Great Bear
Tdith St
Mein
Wyke Bayllas
Tron
Bentiniss
American Tee Company
Malin
Miss Pearl B. Schwarz
Bengenhurst, L. L
Atlantic
Harper's Weekly
Gettiing
Guvner
Harper'a Weekly
John Bulls Wares
Stone & Fairfax
F St
N. Y. Ave
New York Avenue
Was
Heurich Brewing Co
West
Jesus of Nazareth
United States National Museum
Congress
Thomas Jefferson Department
Thomas Jefferson Dept
the Washingtos Post
Weskingtos, D
F St. NW
Vary Woking
Washington Gas Light
Warner’s
Warner's
Sete Cure Company
Rochester
Cotton
Ashington Post
Thia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!