Tubs Standouts Spark Final Hours of Race
The Hancock tub from Brockton set a 226 ft 101 4 in mark in 44th position as the event wore on. The General Butter company took the $100 for largest red shirt line with 121 men, while the Longest Distance prize went to James W. Plaisted company of Portland Mo. Judges included John D. Randall and others at engines and stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Brockton
General Butter Company
General Putnam Company
Wor
Cester
Lowell Boys
Nashua
James W. Plaisted Company
Portland
John D. Randall
Portsmouth
N. H
Fireman’s League
George F. Blatchford
Cambridge
Patrick Manning
Amesbury
Ohio Woman Praises P and G Naphtha Soap Testimonial
Mrs. Duartes of Madisonville Ohio writes a strong letter praising P and G Naphtha Soap as the greatest labor saving soap she ever used. She says one sample bar convinced her to use it for all washing and ironing for a family of four with no help. She urges less fortunate wives and mothers to learn of the soap and profits from its use. The advertiser may use her name. 5 cents a cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duartes
Madisonville
Ohio
Local Crew Receives Prizes in Shotput Event
Hancock of Brockton led with 226 ft 10.25 in earning the league trophy the silver torch. Enterprise of Campello captains S Clinton Gammons posted 226 ft 6.25 in with $150 plus $75 added. Columbia of Winchendon reached 224 ft 6.875 in with $100 and $50 added. Protector of Brockton under Charles C. Rogers reported 221 ft 10 in with $50 and $25 added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Brockton
Alonzo Willes
Foreman
Enterprise of
Campello
S. Clinton Gammons
Columbia
Winchendon
Protector
Charles C. Rogers
List of prize winners and heights from regional tugboats play
The record lists prize winners by boat names such as Liberty of Chelsea and City of Somerville with measured heights from 215 ft down to 19 ft. It includes 25 special prize winners and entries from multiple towns including Lowell Amesbury Pepperell Marblehead and Revere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S—Liberty
Chelsea
F. HE. Pierce
Somerville
General Miles
Westminster
Protector
Amesbury
Lowell
Warren
Pepperell
Governor Bradstreet
North Andover
Alabama Coon
Stoughton
Nonantum
Newton
Okommokamesit
Marblehead
Hingham Vets
Hingham
Narragansett
Riverside
White Angel
Salem
Ocean 1
Cranston
R. I
City of
Lawrence
Fire King
Pawtucket
Muster Sparks Fire Fight As Hancock Reigns In Meet
The muster drew amicable chaos after Speaker John N. Cole was struck on the nose in a dispute said to involve an intoxicated assailant. Hancock’s victory highlights persistence as they place first after three recent seconds. Chelsea and Salem laddies lead cheers with Mayor Hurley leading veterans. Sixty three companies competed in the grand event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Cole
Cole
Hancock
Chelsea
Salem
Hurley
Eclips
Worcester Meet of 1857 Ends With Banquet and Breakdowns
The Worcester event of 1857 drew 58 companies and New England mayors including McCarthy Providence Yon, Clark Woonsocket Walker Waltham Grimmons Somerville Blodgett Woburn Wardwell Cambridge Richards Malden Crossman Taunton Kent Brockton Bullock New Bedford Hurley Salem Parsons Gloucester Bruce Everett. The day closed at Association Hall with a minstrel show after speeches. Concord vets burst an air chamber. General Putnam Worcester released pressure. Thomas W Lane Manchester apparatus failed and withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
City of
Lowell
Warren
Pepperell
Bradstreet
North Andover
Alabama Coon
Stoughton
Okomosse
Marblehead
Il Il
Nonantim
Newton
Hingham Vets
Narragansett
West Riverside
Hayceart
Pawtucket
Paul Revere
Revere
White Angel
Salem
Cay Chess Aos
Ocean
Cranston
Baw Bee
Gardner
Tavaeweks
Yun
Lynn
Eekipeeeneee
Lowell Vets
Wateh City
Waltham
Neptune
Newburyport
Eae
Franklin Pierce
Portsmouth
N. H
East Braintree
Jamaica Plain
Aberdeen
Edgeworth
Red Jacket
Ambridge
Charlestown
Bristol
R. I
Central Falls
Union
the Plaisted
Portland
Cochato
Braintree
Gloucester
Roxbury
Berwick
Tiger
Concord
Worcester
New England
McCarthy
Providence
Kenyon
Clark
Woonsocket
Walker
Grimmons
Somerville
Blodgett
Woburn
Wardwell
Cambridge
Richards
Malden
Crossman
Taunton Kent
Brockton
Bullock
New Bedford
Hurley
Parsons
Bruce
Everett
Association Hall
Concord Vets
General Putnam
Thomas W. Lane
Manchester
Burglar Wounds Officer in Lynn Lynch Attempt at Jail Escape
A suspected burglar wounded Patrolman Crowley in Lynn as a wagon escort carried the prisoner Tyler to the station. A crowd urged lynching, Crowley was hospitalized with serious injuries, and Tyler faced a prior two year jail escape attempt in Newburyport. The report also covers the search for missing man Mr Hellen in Fern Park, with wife Mrs Hellen recounting their trek and her attempt to aid him, and with town leaders organizing help and setting a possible inquiry by the Board of Selectmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Mackian
Tyler
Crowley
Spinney
Newburyport
Benjamin F. Whitney
Portsmouth
Hellen
Mower
Chief Mewer
Lewis Fowler
Frederick Sidelinger
Y ¥ Fellen
Post
Fern Park
Clifford Richardson
Melrose Man Missing After 48 Hour Forest Search
In Old Orchard Beach on Aug 20 a 48 hour search for Joseph H. Hellen continued with Chief William Mewer and the search party certain the elderly man is in the nearby woods two miles from town, but no trace has been found yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Joseph H. Hellen
William Mewer
Melrose Man Joseph Hellen Missing Near Old Orchard
Well known Melrose resident Joseph H. Hellen, lost in the woods at Old Orchard, Maine, is identified as father of Samuel H. Hellen, coal dealer of Renwick Road Melrose Highlands. The item notes his prominence and family connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Joseph H. Hellen
Old Orchard
Samuel H. Hellen
Renwick Road
Melrose Highlands
Men in Wool Case Held for Grand Jury
Franklin Butler Jr and Fred A G Stone faced a day long hearing on charges of larceny of wool nails from the American Woolen Company and were held for the grand jury. Willis N Kimball waived examination and was also held. The grand jury is to meet in Lawrence the second Monday in September. All three men remain under heavy bonds. An extra charge of stealing 150 pounds of wool was filed against Stone and Kimball for a theft said to have occurred Jan 1 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Franklin Butler, Jr
Fred A. G. Stone
American Woolen Company
Willis N. Kimball
Stone
Kimball
Walter Coulson
E. A. Gordon
Boston
Butler
J. R. Smith
Bryan off on speaking tour
William Jennings Bryan left Lincoln for a seven day tour to speak at Des Moines Chicago Indianapolis and Topeka with stops in Fairview and Lincoln. He plans tariff trusts bank deposits and campaign manager meetings as he travels and conducts long distance talks with Norman Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Des Moines
Iowa
Bryan
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Food designed for children prompts lasting preference
An advertisement extols Maps Flake as ideal for children, describing its wheat base and long preparation process. It warns that quicker flaked foods are less digestible and can irritate young stomachs, arguing the 96 hour steam cook, cure, and toast method preserves nutrition and digestibility.
Mapil Flake cereal advertised as nourishing daily staple
An advertisement proclaims Mapi Flake as the best cereal for hot weather and digestibility. It urges readers to ask grocers to send it now, claiming one package will convince you and leave you delighted.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lowell Muster
James H. Walker
Humphrey O’sullivan
Frederick W. Farnum
Agamreghme
Arlington Company
Bedford St
Carters
Gaspee of
Big Lowell
St. Charles
Itc
Washington Street
Weybosset Street
Main Street
Fall River
Williams Street
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
London
England
N. B
Mall
Express
Shoe Workers Union
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Summer St
Boston, Mass
Mystery
Board of Selectmen
Mewer
Wife
Kier
Boston & Maine
William H. Ballou
C. H. Kitchen
Frank O. Morse
Frank A. Sherman
Michael J. Murphy
Corporation
E. B. Carleton
Grover Barney
Rutter Brothers
John R. Smith
Horace
Washington
Barney
P. J. Leonard
F. J. McNally
RE. F. DO
Topeka
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