Pioneer Judge, David Penwell Shrope, Recalled in Valley Memoir
The article recounts Judge David Penwell Shrope, founder of the Penwell settlement, a Revolutionary era pioneer from Washington County. It describes his travels from home to Pittsburgh by wagon road, river voyage to New Orleans, and his later role as a justice in Haverdog charity counts, with notes on contemporaries and community life around the late 18th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hong-in
Jfamiciilat
Shivopal Wits
Hlon Ak
Tuk
Slangin Hye Fendt
Iit Peatves
Hyer Dal
Neeser
Howe
Ametely
Stiera
Mareicny
Siehwieds
Estes
Wong
Terdor County
Pittsburg
Ava
Ohie
New Orleans
Chile
Ceuric
St. Onietes
Bkaergeiodys Covgiet
Shope
Haverdog
Slack
Ketstown
Wilson
Unilyy
Wiesh
Initton Trent
J. Milton Everitt
Mra
Aenildaer
New York
Miss Morris
Valentino Street
Helen C. Smith
Louisville
Yues
Highard Cood
Chas
Lowell
Elvi
Weeke
Brooklyn
U. Brn Pox
Perak
Geun
Jo Salesian
Tormendy
Clarendian
Hluckettatown
Sanaiey
Celegraiph
Totop
Iting
Anid Familly
Facia Pines
Haine
Tol Ieck
Earner
Rand
Ratnetand
Charles 1
Whaley
Bortape
Chivlen
Wade
Navy
Peney
Bern
Steulale
Elgg
Elh
van Rages
Ann
Christmas and The Christ Child in a Heathen World
A fragmented religious essay contrasts Christmas and the Christ Child with heathen worldviews. It references Jesus’s birth, suffering, and atonement, noting divine guidance and the prophecy of a new era for humanity. The text intertwines biblical themes with moral exhortation and calls for contemplation of Christian salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan
Christ
Miter Vian
Tina
Sia
Budlby
Uie
Fea
St. Pana
Weiner
St. Dotan - Lakes
Luibe
Prominent Bloomsbury Drover Remembered In Local Notes
Village and county obituary notes recount John We Dethire of Bloomsbury born October 21, 1842 in Asbury. The chronicle lists his farming life, migration, family ties, and local commemorations, with mentions of business, schooling, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury
Agbury Village
Lower Warren
Wm. DeHart
Asbury
DeHaart
Bloomabury
Local church notes and neighborhood events
A rough parish report records church services and community happenings. Attendees included Rev. Onto and Mrs. Mis, with sermons recalling Christmastide and mission support. The report mentions a holiday service, Sunday school, and local social ties, noting upcoming events and gatherings in the neighborhood.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Piles And Sores
Old advertisement from LeRaysville merchant Woolever touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy. Claims relief for piles ulcers boils and sores with tested results and affordable price, common in historic retail notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S
LeRaysville
Ishya
Appi Buckien
Hopeful Outlook for the Future Vy Rev We Martyn
The text presents a garbled sermonistic fragment naming a Rev We Martyn and a pastor role, with disjointed phrases about evangelization and church work. It references a hopeful future, civic and religious duties, and mentions New York State and church involvement in spreading the gospel amid unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ah We
Martyn
Hie Ketistach Hresbys
Berlin
Chimeelisy
Fragmentary Local Notice on School Events and Movements
A garbled OCR passage records multiple names and places linked to school activities and personal movements. It mentions Mrs Alfred Sibill Morristown Connecticut, and Mr Ward and Mrs Walters relocating to New York. Funeral services are noted with interment at Hackettstown Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Welch
Howe
Church Street
Mire
Cranbell
Cambell
Arthur Ackley
New York
Ackley
Centenary Collegiate Institute
Princeton University
Columbia
Mars
Grace F. Cappy
Mr Wert
Paran
Iss Prem
Tm Aiebeth
Vilentine Aind
Aradehildroan
Florence
Helen Eeting
Dodie
Eriemi
Churel Ayninils “Bangs
Uery”” Chalety Teres Nese
Elton
Alfred Sibill
Morristown
Cteeiaal
Meridian Sy Perel Thewae
Saarel Taylor
Ward
Lieve Ogyerhing
Atenth
Wmn. Walters
Hackettstown Union Cemetery
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David Penwell
Shrope
Penwell
Anndye Davide Peawel
Lars He Kness
Athe Daul Fenton Woashtasten
Vinay Hoard Wang
Ec Mierda Amb Hutte
Perrin
First Baptist
Aires
A. Onpokh
Odaister
Pads Laitheran Ehyred
Doede
Biastiourarey
Isaac Union Prostyterian Lurely
Ad Presente Lpwis
Erat
Schmit
Orines
Batu Etary
Ty Bey Dan Rebitson
Wadlalieton
Bonis
Adare Vt
Tlysbury
Mr. Delart
York
Cus
Suvari
Newirel
Uch
CVE
Dellart
Ehaeuly
Japan
Clark Orphers
Ghitthit City
Che Wook
Tevbag
Butcher Huerta
Minty
Denky
Mike Age
Dyer Dan
Tury
Bo M Steeles
Sprie
Rig
Charlie Switsod
Ince
Dkobert Titan
Utr
Witsorn
Las Boon Eiwger
Gideon Poser
Auieriwon
Aiterul
Cwore Beeuir Cooper
Amd
Amd Haber, Crisen
Bps
Sudde
Lerelests
Aberrick
Elie
Roy
Anne
Lusiuies
Fania
Uia
Sud
Bellevy
Weber
Arthur J. Pack
Uawice
Choy
Adatineny
Nagao
Pieruntal
Wivny
Mery
Doe
Laeyu
North Diketi
White
Valles
Musta Iron
Mea
Chey
HL. I
Christhy Bidenvar
Jon C. Kendully
Win. Lantoraan
Misa Sul Lea
Wthel Crear
A.b.grofef & Bro
Myon
Avith
East
Avene
Axford
Honan
Rathieos
Dutta
Els
Nyiler
Hig
Stroy
Ciel
Ate
Dia
W.H. Axford
W. H. Cawley
A. J. Cawley
Roller
New Jrand
Bregad
Try
Gristawork
Jias
Enti
Asbury, Warren County
New Jersey
St. Cloud Hotel
Gyrus Baker
Pepp'r Teadles
Warren County
Washington, D
Bonnot
Brothers Wholesale Florists
West 26Th Street
MGW
Madison Sq
Sporesus
Newark
Ave
Aod
Rabraun, Srorrs
Anewot Jersey Ely Ae Flemington
Wy J
Green Trouss
Drintin
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