Newspaper Extracts: Found in Oregon State Library, Salem, Oregon -The Pennsylvania Gazette, The 22d of the 3d Month 1729
Run away from John MATLACK, Farmer, in the Township of Waterford in the County of Gloucester, a Servant-Man named Neal MacNEAL, an Irishman, aged about 20, wears an old Felt-Hat, a dark colored homespun Coat and Jacket, Leather-Breeches, grey Yarn Stockings, pair of old Shoes new mended, and one of `em capped, of a pale Complexion, Very much freckled. Whoever secures said Runaway, and gives Notice to Benjamin PASCHAL in Market-Street, so as his Master may have him again shall have Forty Shillings reward, and reasonable Charges paid by Benjamin PASCHAL.
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The Pennsylvania Gazette July 10, 1746
Notice is hereby given that Timothy MATLACK, is removed & settled in Philadelphia, against the Jersey Market, a little above the Post-Office,in Market Street, at the sign of the two Sugar Loves, marked T M in Gold letters; where any person may be supplied with European and West-India goods, cheap for ready money or short credit.
All Persons indebted to the said Timothy MATLACK on bonds, bills, or book debts are desired to come and settle their accounts, and pay their respective debts or they may expect to be proceeded against as the law directs.
N.B. Attendance will be given at Haddonfield the second day in every month during the summer season, in order to settle with debtors. TIMOTHY MATLACK
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The American Weekly Mercury, April 18-25, 1745
To be Sold by Way of Public Vendue
By Timothy MATLACK, the 28th Day of the next Third Month, (called May,)
Several Houses and Lots, viz. a Malt-House, Brew-House, Still-House, and several Lots not built on, in the Town of Haddonfield, in the County of Gloucester, and Province of West Jersey. Also Mares and Colts, a large likely Horse, a Cart,and sundry Sorts of Household and Merchant Goods.
There has been a Store kept in one of the said Houses Twelve Years, and is convenient for a Merchant.
The Sale to begin at 9 o'clock, when the Conditions will be seen. (Haddonfield, 2nd Mo. 20 1745.)
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The Pennsylvania Journal, July 11 1744
Run-away on the 8th of this instant from Timothy MATLOCK, of Haddonsfield, Gloucester County, an English Servant man, named Andrew GOODSON; looks pale, having had the Fever and Ague; Had on when he went away a blue Cloth Coat, Oznabrigs Jacket and Trowsers, thread stockings, felt Hat, no Hair and a Ven on his right Shoulder.
Whoever takes up and secures said servant so that his Master may have him again shall have three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges paid. Timothy MATLOCK.
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The American Weekly Mercury, April 12-19, 1744
All Persons indebted to the Estate of Peter WHITE, deceased, on Bond are desired to meet the Executors, at the House of Joseph RUCKEL in Burlington, the 22d and 23d of May next, in order to discharge the same, or give better Security if required. And all the Legatees that have any Legacies given by said Peter WHITE are desired to meet at said Ruckle's the Days aforesaid, to receive the same.
Timothy MATLACK and Richard SUMMORS, Executors.
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The Pennsylvania Journal , No. 1655, August 24, 1774
West-Jersey, Waterford , Gloucester County, August 24, 1774
FIVE POUNDS REWARD
Absconded from his place of abode, on the 15th ult. one Michael TOLEN, alias Samuel SMITH, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, light brown hair, fresh faced, and very talkative. Had on, [etc.] --- Also, a likely three year old chestnut sorrel mare, about 14 hands high, her mane hangs on the near side, has a small star in her face, and a remarkable white spot on her off shoulder.Whoever takes up and secures said thief, so as he may be brought to justice, shall have the above reward, and if the mare only three pounds and reasonable charges. Paid by Kendal COLES and Benjamin MATLACK
N .B. Said thief has been lately whipped at Glocester.
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N. Y. Journal or General Advertiser, No. 1453, November 8, 1770
EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD
Runaway on the 28th Inst. from me the Subscriber, living in Glou-cester County , West Jersey, an English servant Lad, named William COOK, about 20 Years of Age, short and thick set, Limps a little in his Walk, black curled hair; had on a Beaver Hat, two Thirds worn, took with him a blue Coat with a small Cape, all most new; two Broadcloth Vests, half worn, of a brown Color, two Shirts one fine ditto, good Buckskin Breeches, one pair striped Trousers, two pair good Worsted Stockings, one pair Yarn ditto, all Grey Colored one pair Calf Skin Shoes, somewhat worn, new double soled Neat's Leather ditto, with broad rim'd Brass buckles, by Trade a Weaver, was born in Gloucestershire, is supposed to have a forged Pass, in the name of Patrick GRIMES, by which Name it is likely he will call himself. Said Servant was seen about 30 Miles on the Road to New York, where he is gone with an intent to take shipp-ing for England. All Masters of Vessels are therefore desired not to take or harbour him.
Whoever takes up and secures said Servant so that his Master may have him again, shall have the above reward and reasonable Charges paid, by David COOPER
N.B. If taken up in New York, apply to White MATLOCK, Watch Maker, the Corner of Peck's Slip.
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