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J.D. Creaghan’s success in life and in business was his
marriage to Ellen Gertrude Adams, the sister of
Canadian Senator Michael Adams, Colorado Senator
Samuel Adams, and US Congressman John Adams?
Grandson John McManus, who lived with his
grandparents after his mother died, said that Ellen often
admonished J.D. by saying, “Why can’t you be
successful like my brothers?”
In the small settlement of Gray Rapids on the
Miramichi River, recitations by Marguerite Curtis
made her a bit of a local celebrity. She then became a
popular attraction in dance halls up and down the
Miramichi and at the Old Arctic Rink in Fredericton.
Because of her special gift, Marguerite was soon Jeep Bosma and his wife, Moetsche
getting invitations to perform at social gatherings all
over Boston and New York. By the turn of the century, of Fabric Discount.
she had performed in some of the finest concert halls There might also be a relative or someone you know
and opera houses in the United States, including a debut in the book. To receive a copy of the table of contents,
on the stage of Carnegie Hall. just send a request by email to bosmajo14@gmail.com
Also included are the stories of Jeep Bosma and his Read the full stories of these and many other notable
wife, Moetsche who emigrated from Holland to the Miramichi lads and ladies at the launch of Notable
Miramichi in 1955. Jeep, a baker by trade, is well Miramichi Lads & Ladies: Book One on October 12
remembered for his juice-tin bread sandwiches. from 9:30 to 11:30am at Mill Cove Coffee shop in
Moetsche became a very successful caterer and owner Newcastle and from 2pm to 3:30pm at Creative Grounds
in Chatham.

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