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Page 16
When this day was to be ushered in , long before the dawn appeared , in East
Cleveland , Kilberry's old blacksmith's anvil had been fired off by the boys to
wake up the people , and every one was astir earlier than usual . Several days
before a ...
When this day was to be ushered in , long before the dawn appeared , in East
Cleveland , Kilberry's old blacksmith's anvil had been fired off by the boys to
wake up the people , and every one was astir earlier than usual . Several days
before a ...
Page 17
In 1823 and 24 every owner of land in the East End spent all his time that was not
actually reeded in the cultivation of his crops , in cutting down the great trees that
must be got out of the way to clear up the land . From sunrise until sunset the ...
In 1823 and 24 every owner of land in the East End spent all his time that was not
actually reeded in the cultivation of his crops , in cutting down the great trees that
must be got out of the way to clear up the land . From sunrise until sunset the ...
Page 18
Now it so happened that at the time of this particular bee , Oliver Jones had a
splendid patch which he watched day and night . Those melons grew about
where East Prospeet street is crossed by Madison avenue . They were luscious -
looking ...
Now it so happened that at the time of this particular bee , Oliver Jones had a
splendid patch which he watched day and night . Those melons grew about
where East Prospeet street is crossed by Madison avenue . They were luscious -
looking ...
Page 19
... talks were never in a complaining spirit , but always with the idea of tiding over
, in the best possible manner , the intervening time that must elapse before they
could hope for the comforts and advantages of the older settlements of the east .
... talks were never in a complaining spirit , but always with the idea of tiding over
, in the best possible manner , the intervening time that must elapse before they
could hope for the comforts and advantages of the older settlements of the east .
Page 21
I will tell you of an old cannon and a few other things not generally known at the
East End . In these early days I remember there was an old cannon that belonged
at Euclid creek . On one general training day it had been honored and brought ...
I will tell you of an old cannon and a few other things not generally known at the
East End . In these early days I remember there was an old cannon that belonged
at Euclid creek . On one general training day it had been honored and brought ...
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Page 452 - That life was happy ; every day he gave Thanks for the fair existence that was his ; For a sick fancy made him not her slave. To mock him with her phantom miseries. No chronic tortures racked his aged limb. For luxury and sloth had nourished none for him.
Page 153 - Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.
Page 283 - But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Page 204 - ... that it may please thee, of thy gracious goodness, shortly to accomplish the number of thine elect, and to hasten thy kingdom ; that we, with all those that are departed in the true faith of thy holy Name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in thy eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 427 - I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, From henceforth, blessed are the dead who die in the Lord : even so, saith the Spirit, for they rest from their labours.
Page 222 - We have met the enemy and they are ours; two ships, two brigs, one schooner and one sloop.
Page 420 - That light we see is burning in my hall. How far that little candle throws his beams ! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.
Page 250 - With better hopes be filled. 2 Thy love the power of thought bestowed, To Thee my thoughts would soar : Thy mercy o'er my life has flowed, That mercy I adore. 3 In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see ; Each blessing to my soul more dear, Because conferred by Thee. 4 In every joy that crowns my days, In every pain...
Page 452 - And I am glad, that he has lived thus long, And glad, that he has gone to his reward ; Nor deem, that kindly nature did him wrong, Softly to disengage the vital cord. When his weak hand grew palsied, and his eye Dark with the mists of age, it was his time to die.
Page 151 - No radiant pearl, which crested fortune wears, No gem, that twinkling hangs from beauty's ears, Nor the bright stars, which night's blue arch Nor rising suns that gild the vernal morn, Shine with such lustre, as the tear that breaks, For others' woe, down Virtue's manly cheeks SECTION II.
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| Title | Annals of the Early Settlers Association of Cuyahoga County, Volume 2 |
| Author | Early Settlers Association of Cuyahoga County |
| Publisher | The Association, 1887 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 8 Feb 2008 |
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