This day in history: July 6

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Date(s) - 06/07/2024
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1843

The woolen factory is booming, the village has more than 40 houses and more are being erected. Twenty new merchants have started within the past year. The new road to Fall Hill (Flint Avenue) has plenty of room for houses.

1906

An imposter, garbed as a Franciscan monk, has been soliciting contributions throughout the city, allegedly for the assistance of the order. His attire was a novelty, and he attracted a great deal of attention and considerable coin. Nabbed by Chief Long, and taken before Father White, he was quickly found to be a Fakir.