Chelsea Plans 10 Welcome Miss Stone
Chelsea braces for a monster reception upon the return of missionary Ellen M. Stone. Congregational churches unite to welcome her home, officials and city groups show interest, while her family and the community express gratitude to supporters who funded the ransom and rescue.
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Ellen M. Stone
Miss Stone
Houghton
Lrst Congregational Church
Mss Stone
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Dr. Houghton
Samuel M. Cathcart
Third Congregational
Cathcart
Iss Stone
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Welcme
Family Expresses Thanks For Ellen Stone Release
The Stone family acknowledges sympathy shown after the missionary’s release from captivity. Chelsea February 28 1902 thanks are offered by Miss Ellen M. Stones friends and supporters in gratitude for their concern and gestures during confinement.
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Ellen M. Stone
Chelsea
Elope ment No Surprise in Bohemia Court Story
George B Cook and Jane Everett Noye married after a long courtship amid family disputes and rumors. Cook, living with his mother in Dartmouth Street, claimed his mother’s income and a life estate kept the couple’s plans intact yet faced opposition from Mrs. Cook’s relatives. The pair now reside briefly in New York and plan to live in Norwich, New York.
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George B. Cook
Jane Everett Noye
Boston
Bohemia
Dartmouth Street
Mr. Cook
England
London
Defiance to Relatives Marks Unconventional Marriage
New York report on George B. Cook and a 70 year old bride defying relatives to marry. Comments from Cook on threats of abduction charges, romantic union, and social reputation. Witness John C. Walt confirms marriage licensing steps and church details. The bride speaks of mutual happiness, family defense, and plans for future exhibitions of Cook’s paintings.
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New York
George BE. Cook
Mr. Cook
John C. Walt
Broadway
Cook
Plymouth Church
Samuel Scovel
Norwich
Dr. Hil
Dexter Drowns in Mill Brook After Note Left
Athol February 28 Joseph L Dexter a well known resident left a note to his wife and then drowned himself in Mill Brook. His body was recovered later today in very shallow water.
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Athol
Joseph L. Dexter
Mill Brook
Harvard Veterinary Alumni Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Harvard Veterinary Medical Alumni Association met at the Revere House last evening with about 40 members. Dr. Langdon Frothingham presided and Drs. Frank Sullivan Lemuel Pope Jr and F B Sage spoke on legislation registering veterinary surgeons. Officers elected for the year include President Langdon Frothingham vice presidents James J Mulvehill Charles H Perry secretary treasurer KE W Babson and executive committee Alexander bb Wight W E Pettus.
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Harvard Veterinary Medical Alumni Association
Revere House
Langdon Frothingham
Frank Sullivan
Lemuel Pope, Jr
F. B. Sage
James J. Mulvehhill
Charles H. Perry
KE. W. Babson
Alexander Bb
Wight
W. EB. Pettus
Minister Decides to Leave Ministry for Business
The Rev. Mr. Littlefield of Walnut Street M F E Church Chelsea Mass surprised parishioners by announcing he would leave the ministry and enter business.
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Walnut Street M. FE
Chelsea
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Mrs Greene and Mrs Black in Somerville Journal
Mrs Greene questions why tears flow as Mrs Black sobs that her husband gave her $100 yesterday without her asking. The note appears in the Somerville Journal reflecting a domestic scene and sentiment.
Pretty Waif Mary At Boston Charity Home Seeks Family
Abandoned or lost girl nicknamed Mary, about 3 12 years old with blue eyes and light curls, is cared for at Chardon Street Home in Mattapan after being found wandering by Miss Mary McCarthy. Police and matron describe her as well bred and homesick as they search for her relatives or a potential adoptive family before she may be sent to state care next week.
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Leather District
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Monument Square Residents oppose drug store on sacred square
Residents of Monument Square, Charles Town, protest a drug store at the southwest corner of the square beside the Bunker Hill Monument. They cite the Bunker Hill Monument Association rules limiting structures to dwelling houses, schools, libraries or churches and seek enforcement of those deeds. The former Methodist Church, altered into tenements, was bought by Mrs. Ida Segal after offers to the city and previous attempts by various buyers.
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Charlestown
High Street
Bunker Hill Monument
Bunker Hill Monument Association
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Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
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Boston Public Library
Ida Segal
Allen Street
Segal
Segals
Bunker Hill
Opportunities versus vacant lots and luck in life
A collection of aphorisms from the Chicago Record-Herald contrasts opportunity with a vacant lot, notes on envy and luck, and the idea that success attracts success. The quotes discuss the value of starting, how great names rarely gain more grandeur, and the appeal of a pretty smile.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Peach and Dick Exchange Quiet Typing Hearts
Somerville Journal notes a brief exchange where Ned asks about Peach and Dick confirms her kindness even to a stony heart. The line hints at a domestic or social moment without broader context.
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Ned
Somerville Journal
Do you see that lady over there a world class woman
An exchange from the Boston Transcript recounts Fetmore noting a renowned lady and Buck defending his apology after stepping on her gown. The woman asserts the mishap was her fault, not his, and accuses him of lying.
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Fetmore
Buck
Boston Transcript
Miss Graspit hears Clara Upperton eloped
In a Chicago News item, Miss Graspit shares Clara Upperton eloping and Mrs. Graspit jokes that no wedding present will be needed. The brief notes the unlikely social slice and adds no further details about the couple or location.
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Clara Upperton
Mrs. Graspit
Chicago News
Boston Captains of Industry Lead City in Race
A fragment shows a reference to Boston's leading businessmen guiding the city's commercial surge. The text also includes an ad pitch for Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder claiming quick relief from colds and catarrh, dated with street and place hints.
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Boston
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