Boston Gazette.
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.
A woman advertises and describes a run-away husband.