The Black Sheep at Barton Manor Courtship
George Laxton known as The Black Sheep courts Norah Ackroyd while Laurie Fenton leaves him, and Rodney Ackroyd confronts jealousy. Norah accepts a proposal despite poverty as Laxton vows to marry her to save Barton Manor and confronts his own past.
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George Laxton
Black Sheep
Barton Manor
Norah Ackroyd
Laxton
Norah
Laurie Fenton
London
Laurie
Ryan Hewett
Hewett
MR. Ackroyd
Rodney Ackroyd
Rodney
Ring Lets Rodney Propose Amid Village Gossip
Norah accepts a plain diamond ring from the black sheep Rodney and confirms eternal love, even as Mr. Ackroyd fumes at rumors spread by Anderton. Rodney fears exposure and vows action, while the story promises to continue in tomorrow’s Post.
Letter Carrier Swift Retires After 47 Years Service
Arthur Dean Swift of New Bedford completed active duty in the postal service as his vacation began. Entering February 17 1873 he tallies 47 years and six months of service, having served on every city route. He will retire along with three other veterans under the government retirement act.
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New Bedford
Arthur Dean Swift
Swift
Mayor vetoes four council bills as salary and hours change
Mayor Peters sent four veto messages to the City Council. One veto blocked an order to raise a probation officer’s salary. Another veto halted proposals to close City Hall at noon on Saturdays year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Peters
Mayor Vetoes Salary Increase for Probation Officer and Other Measures
The Boston mayor vetoed the council order raising Reginald H. Mair’s probation officer salary to 2200, citing no increases in probation salaries. He also vetoed a 1500 clerical appropriation, the Connolly square naming, and the Saturday noon City Hall closing, urging review by the Finance Commission and adherence to budget rules.
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Reginald H. Mair
Dorchester
Finance Commission
Columbus Avenue
Tremont Street
Thomas J. Connolly
Boston
Board of Street Commissioners
City
Holyoke Town Pump Flows Again After Blocked Pipe
Joy spread in South Holyoke as the town pump, dry for over a week despite new equipment, sprang to life after a plumber found a wooden block lodged deep underground. The discovery came after experts doubted water would return.
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Holyoke
South Holyoke
Old Town
Boston Chinese Enjoy Outing at Manchester
About 6500 members of the Chinese Merchants' Association of Boston and guests spent a day at Pine Island Park Manchester N H for the association annual outing. Chinese and American sports and games dinner and fireworks marked the day. Most traveled by train with a 9 30 departure from North Station. The event showed a less colorful display of traditional dress and customs.
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Chinese Merchants’ Association of
Boston
Pine Island Park
Manchester
N. H
May Dow
Salvation Army Seeks Automobile Truck for Camp Outing
The Salvation Army asks for a loan of an automobile truck to transport 75 youngsters to a fresh air camp in Canton as trolley service is unavailable. Interested donors may contact Captain Yattan at 40 Stamford Street West End or call Haymarket 2447.
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Salvation Army
Canton
Yattan
Stamford Street
West End
Haymarket
California Syrup of Figs Advertising Claim
A consumer note directs buyers to look for the name California on syrup of figs packages to ensure a safe laxative for children. It touts a fruity taste and full bottle directions, urging recognition of the California labeling as a sign of quality.
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California
Salvaton Army Sued Over Pageant Scenery in Boston
Arthur B. Craig sues the Salvation Army in Suffolk Superior Court seeking 2000 for scenery he built and installed for the pageant The Chosen King at the Boston Opera House. He claims he fulfilled the engagement by May 8 but was not paid.
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Salvation Army
Suffolk Superior Court
Arthur B. Craig
Boston Opera House
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Thomas Booth
Edgewood Avenue
New England
AMSCO
Nati Springs
A. O
Aaithn Salesroom
Dexter Bldg
Washington St
Tan
Ualgore
Cutiura
Carrie H. Frisbie
Gray, Dry Mills
Catiours Labee
Oko
J.B. Brittain, Inc
New York
N. Y
Harvard Classics
Hamilton Institute
Williams
Williams Bookstore
Talack
Bell Syndicate
Mohican
Saar
Haddock
Messina
Anderton
Blackguard Laxton
Arthur D. Swift
Homer’s Optical Department
William S. Shaffer
Winter ST
Andrew J. Lloyd
Putnam
Nestle's
Pune
ESTLE
Nestlé
Nestle’s Food Company
Nestle’s
the Merchants
Chin Fan Dew
Sues Salvation Army
Paris
Stoney Brumsman &9 Co, Inc
Fourth Avenue, New York
Ivorenberg
Vorenbergs
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