Subject: Death notices

This archival item consists of a newspaper clipping from the April 6, 1822, edition of the *Providence Patriot*. The clipping reprints a death notice for Jacob Lopez from the *Newport Republican*, describing him as the nephew of Aaron Lopez and offering glowing remarks. The notice mentions Jacob's brother, still living at the time, and identifies Jacob as the son of Abraham Lopez, one of the last Jews in Newport, Rhode Island.

Billhead from Zenner Brothers, a notions, fancy goods, and stationery store located at 601 & 603 Mulberry Street, Syracuse, New York. Dated August 25, 1891. The billhead also includes a newspaper clipping announcing the death of David Zenner, a senior member of the firm.

Broadside advertising subscriptions to *The Occident*, a Jewish periodical, following the death of its founding editor, Isaac Leeser. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1868 or 1869. The broadside was likely printed and distributed by Mayer Sulzberger.

This memorial booklet commemorates Alfred T. Jones, Past Master of Shekinah Lodge No. 246, F&AM. Published on October 3, 1888, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it details the life and contributions of Alfred T. Jones, a prominent figure in Philadelphia's Jewish community. The booklet includes biographical information, highlighting his role as publisher and founder of the *Jewish Record*, his involvement in establishing Congregation Beth El Emeth, and his presidency of the Jewish Hospital Association. This booklet is a unique item, as it is the only copy recorded by Singerman.

A one-page letter from Schmidt & Werner in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Charles Tobias in New York City, dated May 30, 1838. The letter includes three pasted-in newspaper notices announcing the death of M. J. Tobias and the subsequent takeover of his business by his sons, F. M. and G. W. Tobias, with Henry & Chas. Tobias named as their agents in New York City. The cost of each newspaper notice is noted.

Notice to creditors regarding the estate of Michael Gratz, published in the *Legal Intelligencer* newspaper on February 22, 1850, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This notice is found within Volume C, Page 24 of the Gratz Collection.

Newspaper clipping from the *Pennsylvania Chronicle and Universal Advertiser*, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 11, 1768. The clipping features a notice placed by Hannah Levy, widow of Isaac Levy, regarding his estate and application for charity funds from Mikveh Israel in 1782.