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Read Ebook: The Olden Time Series Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem Massachusetts by Brooks Henry M Henry Mason
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Sept 14, 1761, Samuel Gardner and Joseph Cabot of Salem offer a "snow" for sale, that "goeth well."
In June, 1762, "gentleman seamen" were offered a chance to ship. "Post-Boy."
In 1762 the front part of a house is to be let near the "Orange-Tree" in Boston. The "Orange-Tree" was a tavern.
In September, 1767, those persons who were indebted to Mr. George Bray and who did not wish to be waited upon by a "monitor"--otherwise a constable--were reminded of their duty in the following quaint notice from the "Boston Gazette:"--
In 1767 Widow Hendry had "a very chargeable family," and had suffered by a recent fire in "Paddy's Alley."
After the same fire Jonathan Payson missed a pair of "Brass Doggs" , etc.
JONATHAN PAYSON.
Lead sashes in use in 1767.
TO BE SOLD,
A Number of Windows, set in Lead. Inquire of the Printers.
In July, 1761, among the rough element, there seems to have been a "boom" in breaking windows and throwing stones. This state of things reached such a pitch that the Governor was forced to issue a Proclamation offering a reward for the detection of the offenders.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY
FRANCIS BERNARD, Esq;
A PROCLAMATION.
I HAVE therefore thought fit, with the Advice of His Majesty's Council, to issue this Proclamation, requiring all Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, Constables, and all other Officers whom it may concern, and also recommending it to all other His Majesty's good Subjects within this Province, to use their utmost Endeavours for discovering and bringing to Justice all Persons concerned in such disorderly and riotous Practices.
Fr. Bernard.
In the "Boston Gazette," this same year, August 10, Samuel Smith objected to people reporting that he "was run away."
Samuel Smith.
Quaint advertisement of a paper-maker in the "Boston Gazette," Nov. 23, 1767.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
The Manufacturers of PAPER at Milton beg the Favor of the Public to furnish them with what Linnen Rags they can spare, for which the greatest possible Allowance will be given.--All Persons dispos'd in this Way to encourage so useful a Manufacture, are hereby acquainted that Linnen Rags and old Paper will be receiv'd at the following Places, viz.
As Mr. Turner, the dancing-master, had "suffered much by booking," we infer that some people had "danced without paying the fiddler."
CONCERT-HALL.
Mary Billings, opposite the Governor's, sold lottery tickets in 1761.
SCHEME 1 of 500 Dollars. | 180 of 10 Dollars. 15 of 100 | 80 of 8 20 of 50 | 51 of 6 20 of 40 | 1315 of 4 10 of 20 |
From "Boston Gazette," Sept. 8, 1760:
Sporting in Boston, in 1790. From the "Massachusetts Centinel," May 1.
WHEREAS great danger daily arises to the Inhabitants, from the frequency of persons gunning or shooting birds, at various parts of the town, in direct violation of the law; the Selectmen would now acquaint the inhabitants, that they have appointed Mr. SHUBAEL HEWES to take notice of all such persons, who may be found shooting within the limits of the town in future, and prosecute them, without exception, to the utmost extent of the law.
PAUL REVERE AS A DENTIST.
In the "Boston Gazette," Dec. 19, 1768, appears the following curious advertisement:
Escape of a negro man slave who "can play on a Fiddle, and loves strong Drink."
FIVE DOLLARS Reward.
RAN-away from his Master the 25th Day of November last, at North-Kingston, in the Colony of Rhode-Island, a well-set Negro Man Slave, named Isaac, about 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, with a Scar on his Forehead, between 30 and 40 Years old, thick Beard, can play on a Fiddle, and loves strong Drink; had on and carried with him a lightish-colour'd Thick-set Coat, a blue Ratteen Jacket with Cuffs to the Sleeves, a blue Broad Cloth Jacket without Sleeves, Flannel Shirt, stript Flannel Trowsers, grey yarn Stockings, and single Channel Pumps. Whoever will secure said Slave in any of his Majesty's Goals, or deliver him to the Subscriber, his Master, shall have FIVE DOLLARS Reward, and necessary Charges paid.
Per SAMUEL ROSE.
Masters of Vessels, and others, are hereby forbid carrying off or securing said Slave, as they would avoid the Penalty of the Law. December 5, 1768.
The town of Beverly has always been noted for beans, and it will be seen that as early as 1771 Josiah Woodbury offered two bushels as a reward to any person who would keep his "House Plague," who had run away from him. The question naturally arises, Was "Old Moll" Mr. Woodbury's wife?
Beverly, Sept. 16, 1771.
RAN-AWAY from Josiah Woodbury, Cooper, his House Plague for 7 long Years, Masury Old Moll, alias Trial of Vengeance. He that lost will never seek her; he that shall keep her, I will give two Bushel of Beans. I forewarn all Persons in Town or Country from trusting said Trial of Vengeance. I have hove all the old Shoes I can find for Joy; and all my Neighbours rejoice with me. A good Riddance of bad Ware. Amen.
Josiah Woodbury.
A woman advertises and describes a run-away husband.
Curious ADVERTISEMENT.
Copied from a late Hartford Paper.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 13th of May, one Joseph Randall, a tall, trim-built fellow: Had on, when he went away, a blue coat, velvet waistcoat and breeches, mixt coloured stockings, and wore away two felt hats; he rode away a black horse, and led a sorrel horse; he is supposed to be lurking in the south part of Scantick after a strumpet that he has spent the most of his time with for three years past. Whoever will take up said Randall, and return him to me, shall have 3 coppers reward; but whoever will take the trouble to keep him away shall have ten dollars reward, and all necessary charges paid by me.
SUSANNAH RANDALL.
N.B. All persons are forbid harbouring him, for I am determined to maintain him no longer.
In the "Massachusetts Gazette," Feb. 3, 1774, is advertised a book by the notorious Dr. Dodd, who was executed for the forgery of Lord Chesterfield's name. This book is said to be "extremely proper to be given at Funerals."
A Book which upon perusal recommends itself, and which it is only necessary to read to approve; extremely proper to be given at Funerals or any other solemn Occasion: being written expressly with that intention.
REFLECTIONS ON DEATH.
Prebendary of Brecon and Chaplain in Ordinary to His MAJESTY.
IT IS APPOINTED ONCE FOR MEN TO DIE, BUT AFTER THIS THE JUDGMENT, Heb. ix. 27.
THE FIFTH EDITION.
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