In the "Boston Gazette," Dec. 19, 1768, appears the following curious
advertisement:
WHEREAS many Persons are so unfortunate as to lose their
Fore-Teeth by Accident, and otherways, to their great
Detriment, not only in Looks, but speaking both in Public and
Private:--This is to inform all such, that they may have them
re-placed with artificial Ones, that looks as well as the
Natural, & answers the End of Speaking to all Intents, by
_PAUL REVERE_, Goldsmith, near the Head of Dr. _Clarke's_
Wharf, _Boston_.
*** All Persons who have had false Teeth fixt by Mr. _John
Baker_, Surgeon-Dentist, and they have got loose (as they will
in Time) may have them fastened by the above, who learnt the
Method of fixing them from Mr. _Baker_.
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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.
_Boston Gazette._
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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.
_Essex Gazette_, Sept. 17, 1771.
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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.