Auburn Board Chairman Admitted For Nervous Trouble
W T Duval, chairman of the Auburn school board, has entered a hospital for treatment of a nervous condition. A tongue in cheek note adds that public boards could cause big troubles under different leadership. O E Smith, who supplied milk to Worcester Dairy Co, shifts to butter business using churns instead of cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
W. T. Duval
Sutton
O. E. Smith
Worcester Dairy Co
Ice Barons Raise Prices on Skating Material 5 Cents Per Hundred
Leominster reports the Ice Barons will increase skating material prices by five cents for every hundred units. The move signals a uniform price rise across the equipment line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
Postmaster Refuses Lost Teeth Ad Amid Village Board Debate
North Grafton postmaster John F. Mitchell posts lost and found notices in the post office but draws the line at advertising false teeth. A boy who found a set of artificial molars wished to display them on the village bulletin board, but the postmaster declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Grafton
John F. Mitchell
P. m
Akers and Taylor loom factory runs on night shifts
Akers and Taylor Manufacturing Co operates several looms around the clock. A recount of the license vote narrows the no majority to one, with totals showing yes 651 and no 552.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton
Akers & Taylor Manufacturing “Co
Westboro selectmen face protests over license grants
Westboro officials plan to issue licenses despite abutters objections. Protests continue as abutters argue against certain applicants receiving licenses while the board remains committed to granting permits. In Grafton, John W. Beatty abandons milk and money plans, choosing to move to New York City where ventures rise and fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westboro
Grafton
John W.W. Beatty
New York City
Southbridge dealers deny firearm sales to foreigners
Local dealers say they are not selling guns to foreigners and warn that headlines about someone shooting up the town may appear in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southbridge
Murphy Reappointed Police Chief Amid Board Vote
Clinton-Thomas Murphy, chief of police, was reappointed until the board of selectmen convenes. At the meeting, Murphy received one vote, ex-Chief Bates another, and three blanks. Murphy's opponents claim the job should go to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Thomas Murphy
Bates
Murphy
Gardner John D Meaney Leases Ottar River El
John D Meaney of Eaeer secures lease on the Ottar River el. The agreement names Gardner and confirms terms of occupancy and use of river facilities. The document records the parties, location, and basic leasing framework.
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Gardner
John D. Meaney
Eaeer
Ottar
Overseers Plan Aid Cuts and Investigation Time
In Fitchburg the overseers say aid will go to those deserving while all workers are cut out. Regular nights for meeting the poor will be selected to allow more time for investigation and to determine who qualifies for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Wolkers
Winchendon Boys Society Considers Renting Building
The Winchendon Boys Society debates leasing a building to expand activities and provide space for meetings and programs. Members weigh costs, location, and long term use as part of the decision process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchendon
Worcester Band to Play at Shrewsbury Town Hall
The Worcester city band will give a concert in the town hall Friday evening April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrewsbury
Worcester City Band
Town Hall
Fiskdale Couple Return from Denver for Health Rest
Mr and Mrs Edward Claffin and their daughter Sylvia arrived in Fiskdale after living in Denver over a year. Mr Claffin had gone west seeking a health restoration and reportedly found what he was seeking.
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Fiskdale
Edward Claffin
Sylvia
Denver
Leicester Town Meeting Ends Muddy Street Aftermath
After the town meeting, back streets mud begins to dry as residents say they have no further use for it until next year. The note reflects the community’s relief and plans to await the next gathering.
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Leicester
Millbury appointee Hayward begins rural delivery route
Clarence C. Hayward has been appointed to free rural delivery and must start his day’s work in Sutton, miles from his home. He is unsure if he is glad or sorry about the assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbury
Clarence C. Hayward
Ben
Sutton
Novelty Manufacturing seeks Athol site in tentative move
Boston firm Novelty Manufacturing Co. plans to locate a new site in Athol but reporters warn the move could harm the town without information from the board of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATHOL
Novelty Manufacturing Co. of
Boston
Athoo
Board “of “Trade
Mrs D C Torrey’s gift to Millbury church noted
Mrs. D. C. Torrey, aunt of Secretary of War William Howard Taft, presented one thousand dollars to the Congregational church in Millbury in a ceremonial gift likely reflecting local civic ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbury
D. C. Torrey
W. H.taft
Congregational Church
Alderman Cobb proposes fireman at each school house
Alderman Cobb introduced an order to station a fireman at every schoolhouse in the city. The proposed plan would cost about seven thousand dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Cobb
Mderman
Eac
Chise
Maurice Fitzgerald Reappointed Chief of Police by Board
Maurice Fitzgerald has been reappointed chief of police by the board of selectmen. The action formalizes his leadership and sets his term under municipal governance. No additional details on term length or conditions were provided in the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Maurice Fitzgerald
Board’ of Selectmen
Summer lodge reunion hosts Speaker Cole guest
Speaker John N. Cole of the house of representatives attended a reunion at Summer lodge of R. of P. Members of the order in a nearby town also joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro
John N. Cole
House of Representatives
Summer Lodge
R. of P
Order
Inventor George H. Taft develops color paint and coal burning plan
George H. Taft has invented a new chemical paint able to produce all colors. A second invention, rooted in earlier ideas, outlines a plan for burning coal. it is not yet fully approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grarton
George H. Taft
Holden Power House Loss Shifts Worcester Street Railway
Worcester street railway cuts Holden power plant and will source all moving power from Worcester. Westboro resident Frank J. Goodrich, 57, once famed for leading a hermit, found ill and in deteriorating condition in his shanty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
Worcester Consolidated Street Railway
Worcester
Westboro
Frank J. Goodrich
Spencer Edward Hill Claims Riches From Grand Trail Mine
Spencer Edward Hill of Spencer Missouri, president of the Grand Trail mine, says he has struck it rich and is reportedly loaded with wealth from the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Edward A. Hill
John, Mo
Mr. Hill
Grandtral
Scarlet fever bias case surfaces in Fisherville
In Fisherville the 23rd case of scarlet fever bias appeared, signaling ongoing health concerns. Local officials report no further details on transmission or affected individuals at this time.
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Fisherville
Y M C A Secretary Arrives In Fitchburg From Sharpsburg
R N Radford has arrived in Fitchburg to assume duties as the new Y M C A secretary. He came from Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, and has begun work in town.
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Fitchburg
R. N. Radford
The
Sharpsburg
Pann
Dewey Will Leaves Estate to Mrs. Dewey
Milford reports Judge Charles A. Dewey leaves his estate to his wife Mrs. Dewey with an estimated value around 50 000 dollars.
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Milford
Charles A. Dewey
Quincy Police Shakeup Reassigns Most Officers
San Francisco earthquake noted as minor by Quincy police during Friday changes. Mayor Shea led the reshuffle over crowds lingering in the streets, pursuing a stricter approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
San Francisco
Shea
Allen Coffin Receives Watch Chain Emblem After 33 Years
Millbury report notes J Allen Coffin of Buck Brothers is honored after 33 years of service with a watch chain emblem. The presentation was conducted by coworkers Friday.
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Millbury
Buck Brothers
Prescott Club Hosts John N. Cole on Legislation Trends
Speaker John N. Cole addressed the Prescott club on Friday night outlining Trends in Legislation. He did not discuss any potential boom by his lieutenant governor candidate.
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Clinton
John N. Cole
Prescott Club
Gforvernor
Trolley Pole Pierces Roof in Lancaster Car
Passengers on a Lancaster trolley bound for Worcester faced a scare Friday night when the trolley pole pierced the roof. Glass splinters and debris flew, but no serious injuries were reported as riders recovered from the fright.
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Lancaster
Worcester
Local Man Rescued After Fall Into Pond at Boathouse
Brookfield resident Fletcher Glover fell from a ladder into 20 feet of water while painting a boathouse. Roy Moulton threw a rope to him, likely preventing need for a medical examiner.
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Brookfield
Glover Fletcher
Roy Moulton
Liquor License Pictures Await Granted Applicants
In South Framingham a dozen liquor licenses are to be issued with about thirteen applicants pursuing the distributors. The process has not seen a football rush as the field remains orderly and slow.
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South Framingham
Child burned in boiling water tub accident
Athol Josephine, two years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Glick, fell into a tub of boiling water Friday and sustained severe burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol—Josephine
Joseph Glick
Patrick O Leary Named Superintendent of Waterworks
Cochituate reports Patrick O Leary appointed superintendent of the waterworks. Residents expect improved water quality. At the annual town meeting a no license vote was cast, signaling a stand on regulation.
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Cochituate
Patrick O'Leary
Wayland
Brown tail moths found in Hol liston spark town headlines
In Holliston brown tail moths have been detected drawing notable attention from local newspapers. The discovery prompts concerns over potential spread and calls for monitoring within the community.
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Holliston
Edith Massey Weds Captain Woodruff in Ashland Ceremony
Miss Edith Alice Massey daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Massey became the bride of Captain William Schuyler Woodruff United States Army in Ashland on Thursday. They will honeymoon in Porto Rico where the groom is stationed.
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Ashland
Edith Alice Massey
Charles F. Massey
William Schuyler Woodruff
United States Army
Porto Rico
Milford Selectmen Offer $50 Reward for Piek Burglary
Milford selectmen offer a $50 reward for the arrest and conviction of the piek thief who broke into Editor W I Leahy's house recently.
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Milford
Piek
W. I. Leahy
Spencer Shoes Firm Cites Weekend Drinking After Damages
Isaac Prouty & Co. reports a spike in shoe damage at its Spencer factory on Monday and Tuesday, attributing the losses to weekend drinking and claiming the extent is greater than the rest of the week. The assertion aims to settle disputes stemming from ongoing opposition to licensing in Spencer.
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Spencer
Isaac Prouty & Co
Westboro Hermit Frank J. Goodrich Dies at 57
Frank J. Goodrich, longtime reclusive resident of Westboro, died Friday at age 57. He lived a hermit life for many years.
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Westboro
Frank J. Goodrich
Hudson Nine Apply To Sell Liquor After May First
Six residents seek liquor licenses in Hudson after May 1. The applicants listed are Lary E. Feehey Wilton B. McQuillan Joseph D. McCarthy Alfred Castignoni Fred H. Sawyer Peter A. Chabot and Alfred Holmes.
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Hudson
Lary E. Feehey
Wiltonn B. McQuillan
Joseph D. McCarthy
Alfred Castignoni
Fred H. Sawyer
Peter A. Chabot
Alfred Holmes
Wild goose chase as Oxford officers chase unknown threat
Uxbridge officers chased an unconfirmed threat after reports foreign speaking people might threaten the town with weapons. They launched a pursuit Friday night but had no clear suspects.
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Uxbridge
Mrs Mary A Thayer Elected President Of Ladies Benevolent Society
EAST DOUGLAS The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Second Congregational church has elected Mrs Mary A Thayer as president. She has been a member since its founding and was its first president in 1872.
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East Douglas
Ladies Benevolent Society
The
Second Congregational Church
Mary A. Thayer
Thayer
Wood company to reforest 8000 acres with 10000 seedlings
Winchendon E. M. Whitney, manager of Murdock's wooden ware factory, plans to start reforesting 8000 acres of lumber land and has purchased 10000 tons yearly seedings to accomplish the work.
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Winchendon
E. M. Whitney
Murdock
Paxton Man Dies After Seeking Warmth on Street
George Logan, 54, collapsed while walking home from Worcester Saturday night. He stepped into a house asking to warm up but was told to return home. His body was found later in a gutter.
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Paxton
George Logan
Worcester
Journeyman Printer George C Boomer Chooses West by Coin
George C Boomer, a journeyman printer, flipped a coin to decide east or west and landed tails for west. The twist is that an itinerant printer has traveled every state, so the coin’s result held little significance for his schedule.
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Spencer
George C. Boomer
Boomer
Chiefs Raid on Gambling Joint Nets Arrests in Fitchburg
Police raided an alleged gambling joint at 45 Daniels Street and arrested Albert Mitchell for keeping a gambling place. Eleven other prisoners were detained for being present where gambling implements were found.
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Fitchburg
Daniels St
Albert Mitchell
West Boylston marks centennial with festival
West Boylston plans to celebrate its centennial on July 16 with a midsummer festival as an accompaniment. North Grafton reports Rev. T. G. Denchfield delivered his first sermon at the Baptist church after a five year vacancy.
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West Boylston
North Grafton
Baptist Church
T. G. Denchfield
Construction boom as masons to work at Haywood plant
Within two weeks about 40 masons will be employed to add to the Haywood Brothers Wakefield chair factory expansion. The new workers will assist in building additions to the rattan company operations, signaling a surge in local manufacturing activity.
Campaign for Rural Progress Talk at Pomona Grange
Professor Brooks of Amherst Agricultural School will speak on a campaign for rural progress at a Pomona Grange meeting Thursday. The event follows a Boston case where children were placed in care due to a father’s intoxication, yet he wished to stay with them.
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Harrison Avenue
Boston
Meindon
Brooks
Amherst Agricultural School
Pomona Grange
Ashburnham school ends after police girl incident
Fitchburg report says the Ashburnham grammar school ends its history following a dispute involving a girl who served as a school policeman. The pupil ramblingly resigns after her father, who opposed the action, confronts the principal as officials urge reconciliation.
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Fitchburg
Ashburnham Grammar School
Superintendent of Schools
Ashburnham to Meet Over Tax Abatement Risks
Ashburnham residents rally after legal moves to curb tax refunds for Rockwood and Almond manufacturies. An injunction blocked refunds and a mass meeting is planned to map legal means to honor pledges to the companies and safeguard the town’s honor.
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Ashburnham
Rockwood
Rio Grande drama hailed as best ever in Hopedale
The Rio Grande was staged in Hopedale town hall on Friday night before a full house. The production drew praise as the best ever seen in town.
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Rio Grande
Milford Masons Celebrate Grand Master Visit
Grand Master Tom Atherl Bake visited Montgomery lodge as 400 Masons attended from 40 lodges. The evening included a well staged function and banquet to crown the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Nancy Johnson Celebrates 86th Birthday in Medway
Mrs Nancy Johnson marked her 86th birthday Monday by hosting friends and sharing her lifelong habit of kindness to animals as part of her celebration in Medway.
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Medway
Nancy Johnson
Malden Boys Nabbed For Egging Prominent Home
Two boys near Malden used decayed eggs to pelt a famous residence. A passing policeman captured them before they could flee, and after a cleanup and a lecture they were released.
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Malden
Four Benway Children Hear Neglect Charge in Caton Court
Judge Jonathan Smith presided as four Benway children appeared in Caton court Saturday facing neglect charges. State Agent Loring testified he entered the home and found the conditions cited in the case.
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Berlin
John Benway
Jonathan Smith
Caton
Loring
Board of trade opposes six cent fare rise by street railway
Hopkinton reports the board of trade will contest the six cent fare unit recently introduced by the Boston and Middlesex street railway company.
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Hopkinton
Board of Trade
Boston &Middlesex Street Railway Company
Estate of Hiram C. Wells Valued About 500000
Hiram C. Wells, who recently died, left one of the largest estates in southern Worcester county with an estimated total value around 500000.
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Hiram C. Wells
Worcester County
Senior class meets Congressman Tirrell in Washington
The Waltham senior class has spent days in Washington meeting Congressman C Q Tirrell while touring the national capital and observing sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Washington
C. Q. Tirrell
Newton Civic group studies six cent streetcar fare
The Newton Railroad Committee will study the six cent fare charged by street railway companies operating in Newton. The companies are open to study, as long as the discussion remains in the planning stage and does not advance beyond that.
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Newton
Newton Civic Club
Natick Club forms with Mulligan as president
The Natick Commercial club is formed and Judge Henry C. Mulligan is elected president with 150 members attending the formation meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natick
Natick Commercial Club
Henry C. Mulligan
James K Clement Stripped Of Yellow Jacket By State
James K. Clement, holder of an automobile license, had his yellow jacket taken by the state highway commission on Monday. He was fined fifty dollars in court for reckless driving and the commission ordered further action.
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Wayland
James K. Clement
State Highway Commission
Factory Strikers Return to Benches at Milford Plant
Milford cutters at Hucking and Temple factory refused to work under piece price. After a conference with Mr Temple the workers resumed daily pay and returned to their benches under the old plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Hucking & Temple
Skerrett Admission Hits Navy Papers Not Lawmakers
Washington report says the House committee probes into Lake Torpedo Boat charges shifted to the Navy Department as Robert G. Skerrett admits obtaining confidential Navy extracts. He says he used them in technical articles and calls publishing them discreet not dishonorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Electric Boat Company
Special House Committee
Lilley
Robert G. Skerrett
New York
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Lake Company
Skerrett
Boutell
Democrats Charge Republicans with Cowardice in House
After the house committee failed to advance a bill mandating publication of campaign contributions, Democrats in Congress denounced Republican cowardice in a Washington meeting and announced plans to organize an open challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On
Congress
House
Milwaukee Mayor Rose Re elected in Tight Plurality
Davis Rose, a Democrat, wins Milwaukee mayoral election by about 3000 votes over Emil Seidel, with Thomas J. Pringle trailing Seidel by over 1000. Rose becomes mayor for the fifth time, having been defeated two years earlier by Mayor Booker after four straight wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Davis
Rose
Emil Seidel
Thomas J. Pringle
Seidel
Booker
Night riders strike tobacco beds and barns in two states
In Huntington West Virginia on April 8 night riders destroyed Ned Shockley and Henry K Darnell tobacco beds in Scottown Kentucky, across from the city. In Vevay Indiana on April 8 they burned Stephen Ryan's tobacco barns and beds and left a hanging threat if he replants tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Scottown
Ned Shockley
Henry K. Darnell
Vevay
Ind
Stephen Ryan
Britain Considers Buying Brazil’s Battleships
London reports the British admiralty is weighing the purchase of two battleships being built for Brazil. It is believed Britain will acquire the ships rather than let them fall to another European power.
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England
Brazil
London
Brasil
Great Britain
Prank Bath Hazing At Downtown Plumbing Shop
In a downtown plumbing shop a young man pretends to test a porcelain bathtub by crying for water as if drowning. He acts steady while two accomplices enter and joke about a vegetarian restaurant. The scene ends with playful mischief and several young men laughing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
New York Globe
Quick cork removal trick with pocketknife blades
A gossip party tale describes a woman asking how to extract a tight cork without a corkscrew. A man used two blades from a pocketknife to pry the cork by inserting them on opposite sides, turning them, then pressing together to lift the cork out.
Observant waiter recalls a once poor man now richer
The waiter recalls knowing a man who earned about $1,000 a year in the past. He jokes that the man now makes far more, noting the shift from a fifty cent tip to just four nickels, illustrating a rise in wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Municipal Lighting in Hudson Reports Mixed 11 Year Record
Officials defend city electric plant finances over 11 years, noting seven profitable years and four losses. They explain losses include a plant revaluation of 11,750 and a 12,287.05 year in 1898 due to the town vote. 1907 shows 8500 appropriation with 6000 for street lights and incumbents’ notes. 1908 appropriations stay 8500 with note payments rising to 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
State Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
City of Marlboro
Plant Profitability Through 1907 With Net Worth Estimation
The record lists yearly profits and losses from 1900 to 1907 including 1900 at 230.58, 1901 at 580.80, 1902 at 1613.65, 1903 a loss of 40.27, 1904 a loss of 2385.33 due to new engine and equipment expansion, 1905 a profit of 1327.50, 1906 2016.92, and 1907 2165.94. It concludes the plant was worth 61495.53 at year end 1907.
Falls Unconscious Doctor Collapses in Court
Dr Edward F Dowd a prominent Waltham physician and former Natick resident collapsed unconscious after leaving the witness stand in the municipal court session. Judge Murray suspended proceedings as physicians rushed to aid him and he was taken to a hospital. Dowd, a Georgetown alumnus and former baseball pitcher, had testified in a case involving the Boston Elevated Railway Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Edward F. Dowd
Natick
Georgetown University
Murray
Dowd
Cotton
George Hoffman
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Framingham News
The Best Cure for Colic in Horses
Colic in horses often results from digestion issues caused by feed changes fasting or green forage. Sloan's Sure Colic Cure is promoted as the fastest stomach and bowels remedy usable by anyone and claimed to revive a near-dead horse within minutes after administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
R. A. Pierce
Calcutta Springs
Advertising value stressed by Col Albert Pope founder
A fragmented quote from Col Albert Pope founder of American Bicycle Industry emphasizes universal advertising value. The readable text suggests Pope highlights the importance of advertising across the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Albert ‘A. Pope
Bicycle Indust
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New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
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