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George Washington PECK, Congress, MI (1818-1905)

PECK George Washington , a Representative from Michigan; born in New York City June 4, 1818; pursued classical studies; attended Yale College; studied law in New York City; moved to Michigan…

Greene, Graham

(Encyclopedia) Greene, Graham (Henry Graham Greene), 1904–91, English novelist and playwright. Although most of his works combine elements of the detective story, the spy thriller, and the…

Michigan

(Encyclopedia) CE5 MichiganMichiganmĭshˈĭgən [key], upper midwestern state of the United States. It consists of two peninsulas thrusting into the Great Lakes and has borders with Ohio and Indiana…

Melbourne Haddock FORD, Congress, MI (1849-1891)

FORD Melbourne Haddock , a Representative from Michigan; born in Salem, Washtenaw County, Mich., June 30, 1849; moved to Lansing with his parents in 1859; attended the common schools and the…

Patrick Henry KELLEY, Congress, MI (1867-1925)

KELLEY Patrick Henry , a Representative from Michigan; born near Dowagiac, Silver Creek Township, Cass County, Mich., October 7, 1867; moved to Berrien County with his parents, who settled in…

Brewer's: Bristol Milk

Sherry sack, at one time given by the Bristol people to their friends. “This metaphorical milk, whereby Xeres or Sherry-sack is intended.” —Fuller. Worthies. Bristol Waters Mineral waters…

Brewer's: Cobbler

A drink made of wine (sherry), sugar, lemon, and ice. It is sipped up through a straw. (See Cobbler's Punch) “This wonderful invention, sir, ... is called cobbler,- Sherry cobbler, when…