Holiday calm as rail action wins public favor
The piece notes Christmas falls on Saturday, the Elevated West End lease gains public approval, football season ends with Penn on top and Cornell Yale Harvard standings, while 600 words sufficing for communication is praised by Edward Everett Hale. It contrasts wait for prosperity with slow times and busy lines. Portia jokes and a Fitchburg candidate for the bar are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie
Gillett
Fitchburg
Worcester County
Portia
Pennsy
Cornell
Yale
Tigers
Harvard
Sermonizer Silenced by Sensational Press
From his pulpit, Sunday Rev Dr G. L. Perin of Boston attacks sensational newspapers, noting he need not read them. The Milford Journal questions his stance on sensational preaching in a lively republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Perin
Boston
Milford Journal
Clinton Item Probes Water Commission Claims Settlement
The Clinton Item questions how the metropolitan water commission handles settlements for Nashua basin land seizures. It cites real estate experts in Clinton retained by the commission and others who refused fees being kept uninformed. The paper seeks full light and fair justice, while Secretary Davenport denies responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Metropolitan Water Commission
Nashua
Davenport
The Referendum and Its Poetic Allure in News Verse
A New York Sun excerpt muses on the referendum and initiative, pairing classical poets with modern civic devices. The text playfully contemplates names like Canada and Kubla Khan and inflates the concept into a grand, lyrical vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Kubla Khan
Miltons
Javan
Gadire
Ormus
Ind
Coleridge
Poe
Kipling
New York Sun
The Evil Eye Manipulates Servants in New Jersey Scheme
A Boston Journal report describes a woman in Orange New Jersey who uses the evil eye to control servant girls, prompting them to follow her orders. After she takes money, the girls lose self possession for hours, while her many brothers in Boston operate as promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
New Jersey
Boston
Boston Journal
Quote on football prize fights and burglaries
A Milford News and Brockton Times style quip notes that many objectors to football prize fighting and stealing never attend the events. The remark aligns public criticism with attendance patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton Times
Milford News
Dr. King’s New Discovery For Consumption Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption claiming universal cure. It touts safety for all ages and pairs with Dr King s New Life Pills to regulate digestion. Free trials at local drug stores with prices listed 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Maynard Community Notes Highlight Services and Gatherings
Choral service at St George's church Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Moore visit Mrs Mary Jane Roberts on Main street. Singing school shifts to Wednesday nights. Florence Murphy's son and Dr Qurrier ill with mild pneumonia, rapid recovery hoped. Iola lodge held cobweb party with cake and coffee. Anna Holt surprised with new home chamber from Mrs Samuel Sweatt and a piano from Miss Anna Watson. Revival meetings planned next week at Music hall by Methodist and Congregational churches led by Rev Charles Jackson. Fred Upham to lecture at M E church Thursday night on Bricks Without Straw. lecture concludes six-session series benefiting attendees. Bowling alley on Spring lane now rented by Rockaway club. Thanksgiving Eve supper hosted by Binns and Grannigan with music. Wm Storey presided.
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St George’s Church
Moore
New Bedford
Mary Jane Roberts
Main Street
Iola Lodge
Anna Holt
Summer Street
Samuel Sweatt
Lowell
Anna Watson
Methodist
Congregational
Music Hall
Charles Jackson
T. C. Jackson
Congregational Church
Fred W. Upham
M. E
Upham
F. S. Upham
Wm Storey
Defrauding Hotel Beaudreau leads to Marlboro arrest
Artemas Robertson of Windsor Vermont, employed by McCormick Co, was arrested by Officer King on Friday afternoon for defrauding Hotel Beaudreau Marlboro of a 13 day board bill. He was jailed in Marlboro Police Station and fined $5 plus payment of the bill. He had attachments on his property for unpaid bills and was later found boarding in Maynard on Nason street while seeking work.
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Artemas Robertson
McCormick Co
Windsor
King
Marlboro
Connors
Robertson
Maynard Couple Wed In Thanksgiving Ceremony
James Mullin and Katie Malley were married Thanksgiving morning at 10 o'clock in Maynard. Rev John A Crowe officiated. Best man Frank Malley and bridesmaid Miss Meade of Medway assisted. A reception followed and the couple left on a wedding tour returning Monday. The bride wore white organdie and blue traveling dress.
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James Mullin
Maynard
Katie Malley
John A. Crowe
Frank Malley
Miss Meade of
Med
Thanksgiving thanks to Sunlight Dramatic Club and public
The St George's church committee and members express gratitude for the Sunlight Dramatic club gift of drama proceeds at Music Hall and for public patronage. Edwin Lane, warden, Maynard, Mass, Nov 30, 1897. Washington Dec 1. President McKinley received a telegram from Portland chamber of commerce about relief for Klondike destitution. Congress to act. plans depend on War Department and Alger. no Yukon ascent. transport routes under study.
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St George’s Church
Sunlight Dramatic Club
Music Hall
Edwin Lane
Maynard
Mass
Washington
McKinley
Portland (Ore
Klondike
Congress
War Department
Alger
Yukon
Maynard Local Ads Feature Shops and Eats
Local notices advertise Cleary and Williams for wrap garments and silks, Gaskill’s lunch room in Darling’s block, and a New England piano sale via A D Holt. Also listed are Freedberg and Carts tailoring, fresh oysters at Central Market, and a licensed poolroom on Acton Street with Geo W Clark as proprietor.
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Cleary & Williams
Garkill’s
Daring
Black Summer Street
Nason Street
Gaskill
N. Y
Darling's
Summer Street
Gaskill’s
Darling’s Block
Acton Street
Geo W. Clark
Thorn Confesses to Murder of Guldensuppe
In New York on December 1 Thorn admitted after his conviction that he and not Mrs. Nack killed Guldensuppe and that he cut up the body. He told Police Captain Methven he lied on the stand to clear himself but now accepts the verdict and his guilt.
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New York
Thorn
Local Notes Roundup of Town Happenings
William O. Holden was at home the first part of the week. Fred Hosmer has sold nearly 50 horses during the past season. Francis Murphy of Lynn spent Sunday with his folks on Cherry Street. Franz Wood of Concord Junction visited relatives in town. Doric lodge and Trinity commandery are planning a social before Christmas. Dickie Johnson, formerly of this town, is visiting friends here this week.
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William O. Holden
Fred Hosmer
Francis Murphy
Lynn
Cherry Streat
Franz Wood
Concord Junction
Thorn denies confessed plea in New York case
Martin Thorn, in his cell, defiant, says he did not confess after the verdict and that he preferred either acquittal or a first degree murder verdict. He dismisses Mrs. Nack’s account and shows no remorse as he comments on costs and the state’s burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Martin Thorn
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad Offers Wide Benefits
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with no pay required if not satisfied and promises money back. Price 25 cents per box available from B F Johnson & Son Maynard and Jno C Friend Concord druggists.
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Bucklen
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
Jno
C. Friend
Concord
Creighton's Shoe Emporium Promises Quality Footwear
Creighton's Shoe Emporium advertises supplying all grades of shoes with emphasis on quality materials superior workmanship and comfort. The shop aims for durable products and uniform value to fit every purse with prices varying accordingly.
Rubber Goods Sold With Modern Styles At Low Prices
A local shop advertises a large varied stock of rubbers for men women and children. They claim to offer high grade quality goods strictly modern in style and priced very low.
Fashion House Promises Quick Move on Low Prices
A retailer touts attractive pricing to spur rapid sales while stressing guaranteed quality, style, and fit. The message emphasizes value and confidence in product standards to attract customers.
Remanded in Murder Case From Biddeford to December 7
Proceedings in St Hyacinthe Quebec regarding Guillaume, accused of killing John Laplante, were private and brief. He was remanded for a preliminary trial on December 7 at the request of officers seeking more evidence. he offered no statement and appeared dejected.
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St. Hydcinthe
Guillemaine
John Laplante
Biddeford
Paris Court Refuses Miss Chauvin Bar Admission
In Paris on December 1, the court of appeals denied Miss Chauvin admission to the Paris bar. The packed courtroom heard her clever argument that no explicit text bars women from practice. her speech and demeanor were noted as faultless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Court of Appeals
Miss Chauvin
Cannon sets cautious fiscal path for next Congress
Representative Cannon, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, vows to keep spending near current levels until revenues rise. He expects the Dingley tariff to cover government needs and predicts a brief session with focus on appropriations, ruling out currency reform while the Senate remains anti Republican.
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Washington
Cannon
Congress
House Committee
Senate
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Fitz
Corbett
Reichsrath
Edward Everett Hale
Dr Hale
Singing School
Florence Murphy
Dr .Qurrier
Mullin—Malley
Maynard Locals
Hudson
Steinway
C. H. Persons
Creighton’s Shoe Emporium
Maynard, Mass
New Ceylon Tea
W. S. Howe & CO
Walter B. Currier
5 Park SQ
Maynard’s Block
Maynard, Mai
Childrens
France
Callen
W. W. Oliver
Nason St
Mase
N. B
W. B. Case
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