Billingses Hold Meionaon Reunion Amid Song and History
Two hundred Billingses from across North America gathered at the Meionaon for an all day annual reunion. Harry Hakes of Wilkesbarre presided as many officers were chosen, and Charles Billings of Ottawa gave an update on lineage research. The day featured ancestral tunes led by Sandford Waters Billings and remarks from Lucius F. Billings and others, with plans for a coat of arms study and future meetings in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandford Waters
Fred A
Charles
Boston
Springfield
Billingses
Lucius F. Billings
M.D
Barre
John D. Billings
Cambridgeport
E. T. Billings
Gilbert Billings
Robinson’s
Dwight Billings Montague
James Billings
Hico
Lone Star
Mary
John W. Billings
Fast Saginaw
Mic
Chester
President Billings
Billings
Raven
Britain
William Billings
Emmanuel
Aurora
Brooks
Nlus
Foster
Gilford White
Easton
Penn
Sam Adams
Bom Adams
Thomas Jefferson
White
Billimgs
Charles Billings
Illings Bridge
Gate
Ottawa
Dominion
Istorian
Nathaniel
Richard
Haspal
England
J. Billings
Mr. Billings
College of Eraldry
Lyman Klapp
Providence
Jacob
Bucksport
Klapp
Camp Meeting John Allen Obsequies Attract Thousands
More than 3000 people gathered at East Livermore camp grounds for the funeral of Camp Meeting John Allen aged 92. Dr. Charles Cullis of Boston preached from the Twenty third Psalm and a large service followed with multiple pastors and a final burial at Riverside cemetery.
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Farmiarton
East Livermore
John Allen
Charles Cullis
Boston
Everett Bean
Farmington
W. S. McIntyre
Brunswick
A. 5. Ladd
Auburn
W. S. Foster
Yarmouth
G. C. Andrews
Wilton
Cullis
R. B. Howard
Baptist Church
Tapping Stony Brook Water To Boost Fresh Pond Supply
Cambridge water board to start drawing Stony Brook flow to Fresh Pond as pond levels fall. 200,000,000 gallons stored behind Stony Brook dam could fill the pond within weeks, easing reliance on auxiliary pumps. Work on the Stony Brook extension progresses with a new gate house planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Brook
Cambridge Water Board
Magi New Brunswick
Nevons
Burglar Suspect Arrested After Watch Robbery Case
Lowe New Hampshire reports an extensive watch robbery at Tilton. A suspicious man arrived on the Concord train, was arrested, and found with three watches, pawn tickets from Sheep’s in Lynn, $10, and claimed to be Brendan from Springfield 1085.
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Lowe
Tilton
N. H
Concord
Lynn
Brendan
Springfield
Music Hall Promenade Ends Season With Weber Quartet
The Music Hall promenade concert season closes with tonight's performance featuring the Weber male quartet. A brilliant programme has been arranged to end the season on a high note.
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Music Hall
Weber
Pilgrims of Boston Knights Templars Begin White Mountains Outing
About 180 members of the California Pilgrims Knights Templars left Boston for a four day trip in the White Mountains. They stayed last night at Kearsarge House North Conway and will ascend Mt Washington today. The reunion, led by Colonel John L Stevenson and advisory board, traces back to 1883 and has met yearly at various New England resorts.
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California Pilgrims
Knights Templars
Boston
White Mountains
Kearsarge
Knights Templers of
Benjamin Dean
San Francisco
Pilgrims
Vendome
John L. Stevenson
Abijah Thompson
Edward T. Nichols
George F. Hewett
George A. Gillette
Lyman R. Mace
Leonard M. Averill
Charles F. Atwood
Funeral for Rev. Thomas H. Stack Draws Large Boston Crowd
About 2000 people attend the Rev. Thomas H. Stack funeral at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop represented by Vicar General William Byrne. Mass and rites follow Jesuit custom. remains transported to Worcester for interment at Holy Cross College Jesuit cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Nicholas Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Stack
Church of the Immaculate Conception
William Byrne
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Charlier
S.J
T. B. Barrett
J. Renaud
Boston College
Boston & Albany
Worcester
Holy Cross College
Nicholas Williams
City Notes on Contracts Exams and Local Events
McInness and Parker win the South Ferry contract for 12 995 dollars. Public schools reopen September 7. Entrance exams details appear in another column. September 56 is a holiday and pensions due September 4 will be paid from September 6. Feldman arraigned for stabbing Joel. case moved to September 8 as victim is feeble. Nantasket season nears close with Reeves Band farewell concerts if weather allows. Rev. Emory J. Haynes returns to lead Union Temple services Sunday. Summer burglaries in Ninth division unsettled. police seek leads. Boston Young Men's Christian Association hosts reception for General Secretary W C Douglass with pastors, Philedian Glee Club, Snow's orchestra. Rev James M Gray returns to pulpit. new organ for church by George H Ryder in about two weeks. Judges named for veteran fireman parade prizes on September 12 include Hopkins, Tobin, Lee, and Dell. Dell to guest from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McInness & Parker
South Ferry
Sub-Treasury
United States
David A. Feldman
Samuel W. Joel
Nantasket
Reeves
Emory J. Haynes
Union Temple Baptist Church
Tremont Temple
W. C. Douglass
Philedian Glee Club
Snow
James M. Gray
Reformed Episcopal Church
George H. Ryder
James KR. Hopkins
Somerville Fire Department
R. F. Tobin
John H. Lee
Robert T. Dell
Philadelphia
Charlestown Association
New Management at Cambridge Electric Light
The Cambridge Electric Light Company sees a new leadership as of the first of the month with Dr. Charles Bullock L M Hannum and Director Morse retiring. Josiah Q Bennett of Market National Bank Boston becomes president and Frank H Raymond of Somerville takes the post of treasurer. Superintendent Mulliken is reinstated after being deposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Electric Light Company
Charles Bullock
L. M. Hannum
Morse
Josiah Q. Bennett
Market National Bank of Boston
Frank H. Raymond
Somerville
H. Mulliken
100th Birthday of Seth Davis Celebrated in West Newton
A 100th anniversary event for Seth Davis is held at his West Newton home starting at 2 30 PM. The program includes addresses by Alexander H. Rice James I C Hyde D B Hagar Allen Kingsbury Nathaniel T Allen poems by Rev Smith Mrs M S Wood Henry Lemon and Thomas Drew. An informal reception and collation follow with public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Davis
West Newton
Alexander H. Rice
Smith
Davis School
James I. C. Hyde
D. B. Hagar
Allen Kingsbury
Nathaniel T. Allen
Centennial Preliminaries for Massachusetts Delegation
The Massachusetts Council chambers in Boston issue guidance for the state delegation to the Philadelphia constitutional celebration on September 15 to 17. The group will leave the State House September 14 under military escort, meet at room 10 at 1:46 p m, and carry valises with an attached baggage tag.
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Massachusetts
Council
Boston
Philadelphia
State House
Old Colony
Jengy B
Perce
The
Commonwealth
Digestylin Digestive Remedy Promoted by Physicians Bay
A wartime style advertisement promotes Digestylin as the best remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the tonic cures the worst forms, is palatable and harmless, and is available from druggists or William F. Kidder Co. at 88 John Street for one dollar per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Kidder & Co
John St
Acrostic Tea and Rural Life in Massachusetts
An essay reveals a summer culture in Massachusetts with acrostic verse at tea, county fairs as pride of farmers, and observations on modern women, hay fever seasons, and humane care for stray dogs. It notes French Canadian woodwork crafts and a thriving craft market among hill towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Massachusetts
Canada
Slaughter of the Innocents prompts parental blame
The New York World probes the metropolis milk supply and cites deaths of infants from cholera infantum and dysentery. The piece urges parental care and cites Hunt's Remedy as a preventive for kidney troubles and other ailments in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Metropolis
Vanderville
New York
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Hunt
Bright
North Attleboro Status in North Attleboro Split Case
Supreme Judicial Court considers validity of North Attleboro separation from Attleboro under 1912 act. Proceedings allege improper town meeting calls, voter notices, and nonresident officers. Petitions seek injunctions and a mandamus over tax collections and town property control.
Sanford’s Ginger Tea and Summer Health Remedy
A promotional notice touts Sanford’s Ginger Tea as a preventive for summer ills caused by chills and night air. It claims rapid relief from cramps and indigestion, water purification benefits, and protection against colds fevers and epidemic influences through a blend of imported ginger aromatics and French brandy.
Sanford's Ginger Promoted as Health Tonic and Travel Remedy
An advertisement extols Sanford's Ginger as a versatile health drink sold by druggists and grocers. It claims to relieve pain and weakness in females, curb stimulant cravings, soothe nerves, aid digestion, promote sleep, and bolster those overworked or run down. It advises mothers to use it and warns against inferior gingers pushed by mercenary druggists.
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Sanford
Equity and mandamus actions challenge Attleboro town meeting
A sequence of cases contests the July 30 Attleboro meeting and the transfer of funds and offices. Demurrers argue lack of standing and improper parties. mandamus seeks Knapp’s treasurer authority. Separate suit seeks to block demolition of Southbridge town hall for a new town hall and high school. An injunction against performances in Windsor is settled with a perpetual injunction after Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Houmis
Edward R. Rice
E. T. Guild
Randolph R. Knapp
Same
North Attleboro
Attleboro
Old Town
John L. Bates
Bill
Cam
Knapp
J. O. Teele
Joseph Bennett
Bill In Equity
William Gaston
H. E. Fales
Lucien W. Curtis
Sylvester Dresser
Equity
Southbridge
Jennie Kimball
George EK. Lothrop
John C. Ince
Windsor
J. W._ Clarke
C. J. Brooks
J. M. Way
Valuation of Beverly by Assessors Report
The assessors return Beverly real estate valued at 8 976 550 and personal estate at 5 412 000 for a total of 14 283 509. There are 2 761 polls listed.
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Beverly
White Dresses Warm Weather Wash With Pearline
Pearline washes white dresses best in hot weather keeping fabrics bright and clean with easy care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyle
Coal price list for varied stove fuels in Franklin area
The best varieties of Family Coal delivered at prices per ton: Furnace Egg Stove or Range at North Franklin, Sramokin, Lykens Valley, and Franklin with rates of 5.25 to 5.50 dollars per ton.
Property Notice at Chayrles Street Corner
Public notice records a property location at Charles Street and Albany Street near Washington Avenue with references to F. C. Warren and adjacent details. The fragment indicates a street corner property context in a Washington Avenue area.
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Chayrles Street
Alien Street
Rst
Washington Avenue
Business Troubles Hit Boston and Other Firms
Landry and Young builders of Boston fail with liabilities around 2000 and offer 20 cents on the dollar. Strong and Islam of Gillum New Hampshire are reported attached. Hirsh brothers of Cincinnati owe about 2800 with assets 3300, likely only 20 cents on the dollar. Several firms including Kenworthy and Son Coatesville and Spannocchia Bros New York assign. Joseph Schwartzburg Boston insolvent petitioned. Wilkins and Hoffman Cincinnati assign. Fall River boot dealer and Ellen Keating New York assign. Fritz Durr Danville assigns with 1200 preference. Herman Harris Boston creditors sign for 26 cents on the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Penn
Olinda Spannocchia
Spannochia Bros
New York City
Joseph Schwartzburg
Boston
Wilkins & Hoffman
Cincinnati
Michael Eee
Fall River
Ellen Keating
New York
Fritz Durr
Danville
N. Y
Herman Harris
Second Day of Baptist Tabernacle Conference Opens
Religious event recaps a morning devotion led by Rev Dr Munhall. Key speakers include Dr George W Dowkout on medical missions and Rev Edward Payson Hammond on children's role in religion. Tomorrow features Bible school, 3 PM sermon by Dr Munhall, and mass meeting for young men at 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Workers
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Munhall
Minnie Billings
A. J. Smith
George W. Dowkout
New York
Edward Payson Hammond
George R. Kilson
M. L. Tower
T. W. Munhall
Ruggles Street Church
Dorchester Yacht Club Holds September Meeting
The Dorchester Yacht Club held its regular September meeting at the club house with many members present. After routine business a collation was served and plans for the annual cruise were discussed. The cruise begins today with a 2:30 p.m. rendezvous off Thompson's Island before proceeding to Marblehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Yacht Club
Thompson’s Island
Marblehead
Sunday Religious Services Across City Venues
A roundup of September vesper services and sermons at Union Hall 18 Boylston, Tremont Temple, Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square, Ruggles Street Church, Marine Park South Boston, and Boston Common. Notable speakers include Rev. A D Mayo Boston and Rev. Emory J Haynes. Dates cover upcoming Sundays with varied topics and musical offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZB. Y. M. Curistian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
A. D. Mayo
Boston
Plain Living
Everett L. Hill
J. H. Robinson
John Gorman
Jabe
Baptist Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
M. R. Kenning
L. W. Munhall
Ruggles Street Church
Munhall
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Marine Park
South
R. L. Green
Boston Common
M. C. Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Tremont Temple
J. D. Fulton
D.D
Brooklyn
N. Y
Rome
Cotvmpes Avexur Universalist Church
Clarendon Street
Miner
Searstree
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Meionaon
Presh Pond
Iron Horse
Thimraskils
Hay Fevorites
London
Earl of Onslow
Richardson
Great Britain
Belgium
London Asylum
Ginger
North Franklin
Sramokin
Lykens Valley
Franklin
F. C. Warren
Yacht ‘Club
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