Gas and telegraphs split from gas commission in debate
The legislative committee on mercantile affairs argues that telephone and telegraph firms are not part of the gas commission. The piece also notes a stock of small greenbacks shortage in Boston due to western crop movement and discusses Mt Wachusett reservations legislation and notable figures.
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Legislative Committee On Merchantile Affairs
Gas Commission
Sub-Treasury
Boston
West
Hudson High Colors and Local News Digest
Hudson pupils choose red and white. Arthur Holden to Miss Gertrude Robinson announced. Wilbur F Brigham donates library books. River street mud blocks post access. crossing proposed. High school baseball team formed for 99 with Stratton captain Parks manager. Bellevue Council photographs arranged. March 24 selectmen appoint street superintendent and cattle inspector. list of special police named. Fireman's civic ball April 7 with Union orchestra. special car to Marlboro at 2:30 am. Legislature invitation offered. holiday denied. Lighting wires for Henry Andrews home. New nailing machine installed at Bradley factory. Bellevue Circle Forest revives with 11 new members. Plate glass front at Chamberlain building. George Burbank at Bradley shop. Mrs Burkill assisting at Holt’s.
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Arthur Holden
Hudson
Gertrude Robinson
Allston
Wilbur F. Brigham
Hudson High School
River St
Bert Stratton
Ralph Parks
Andrew Magarty
Daniel D. Rose
Patrick Scully
George Dudley
Alex. McDonald
E. I. Shortsleeves
P. E. Graves
G. A. Peters
M. A. Young
John E. Walsh
E. EF. Thomas
Chas. T. Vinal
Otis L. Adams
Town Hall
Relief Hook and Ladder Co
Union Orchestra
C. O'Connell
L.S. Dawes
P. J. Sharon
E. L. Crossman
C. E. Bennett
C. A. Tyler
Marlboro
Maynard
Boston
Care of Pearls Warns Against Improper Handling
A Philadelphia Record piece explains pearls need air and movement to stay healthy. Pearls may darken or blacken if touched by acids or lemonade, with a pink ring example showing scale from exposure. Removal of the affected layer by an expert is dangerous and costly, reducing value.
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Que
Philadelphia Record
Golden Wedding in Hudson Unites Ellsthorpe Couple and Masons
Levi P. Ellsthorpe and Miss Ann W. Priest celebrated 50 years of marriage with a large Masonic event Friday at Masonic hall attended by about four hundred guests. A quiet home reception followed Saturday for close friends. Ellsthorpe, born 1825 in Westdale New York, moved to Hudson in 1847 and worked as a shoemaker and undertaker. Mrs. Ellsthorpe, born 1833 in Feltonville, has four children and several grandchildren. the couple remains active in the community.
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Levi P. Ellsthorpe
Ann W. Priest
Mr. Ellithorpe
Masonic Hall
Ellithorpe
Dore Lodge
A. F
A. M
Trinity Commandery
Knights Templars
Houghton Royal Arch
Marlboro
Frank A. Davidson
Hudson Ideal Mandolin and Guitar Club
Helen Davidson
Boston
Beatrice Holden
Worcester
Maynard
Gleasondale
Leominster
Medford
Milford
New York
F. A. Morse
Hudson
Esthorpe
Feltonville
Sarah B. Kenyon
New York City
Florence Herrick
Kenyon
Davidson
A. Metcalf & Co
Harold H. Lockey
Purchaser Receives Card From Ovenor Cookbook Salesman
A Boston Journal note describes a cookbook buyer receiving a card from the salesman. The dialogue reveals a joke about Dr Pilton and a joke line about indigestion. It also mentions a cork rope made of small corks braided with cotton twine capable of 1,000 pounds strain and Knightly lances measuring 12 to 20 feet with large heads.
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Sard
Pilton
Ovenor
Boston Journal
Humorous Irreverence and Public Taste in Newspapers
An aged clergyman who once ran a religious journal advised filtering jokes by their treatment of religion. He would not publish jokes that mock sacred things, but would print harmless humor or those that target the devil, reflecting a stance on decency in journalism.
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Elmira
N. Y
New York Ledger
Allison letters in 1830 plan August Blackwood content
Historian Allison writes to Blackwood editor outlining a August issue plan. He lists three pieces: reform article, Salvandy's History of Poland review, and Dr. Christison's work on poisons.
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Allison
Blackwood
Salvandy
Poland
Bishop Ellicott’s free railway travel honor in England
The New York Sun notes Bishop Ellicott of Gloucester enjoys free travel on any English railway in recognition of his spiritual care for dying victims of a Totten ham railway disaster and his own injuries. A businessman quotes his plan to store silver with a benevolent lender charging no interest, comparing it to a bank or safe deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Lovering
Marlboro
Ellicott
Gloucester
England
Tottenham
Cian
Tam
New York Sun
Naval and political excerpts from a historic dialogue
A Chicago News quote discusses disagreement with Agnew after a half hour talk. A note recalls a Punic War naval battle where Carthage lost due to galley slaves losing their seats. It cites Canada’s Dominion population at 122000 with about 88000 Catholics and 88000 Protestants.
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Spain
Dominion of Canada
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