City notices and science notes mix in distant era reflections
A mixed local column reviews facial portraits, medical quacks, a deceased stomach surgeon, and a vindicated theory of evolution. It notes Rudyard Kipling's fragile health, then surveys railroad data: 1329 miles of street railways in the state, 712 miles electric, 330.9 million passengers last year, 12 of 49 dividend paying firms under five percent, and 5 small nondividend lines. It comments on a German army amendment and hints at future global aims and Armenian relief by 1901.
Edward Lawton Finishes House for Sisters on Washington Street
Edward Lawton completed a new house for his sisters above Washington Street and they moved in on Tuesday.
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Edward Lawton
Washington Street
Death of Deacon Samuel Childs
Deacon Samuel Augustus Childs died of pneumonia at his Prospect Street residence on Saturday afternoon aged 77 years 6 months 21 days. He was born in Charlestown August 4 1822, worked as a carpenter, built many houses in Weston Acton Littleton and Ayer, and engaged in lumber with Josiah Brown. He married twice, had four children Elvin Augus tus Arabella Alice Florence, and five grandchildren, and his funeral is set for Wednesday March 1 at 2 pm from his Plains home, with interment at Woodlawn.
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Samuel Augustus Childs
Prospect Steet
Rnoon
Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Elork Ati Tha Aiva
Barafeet Urelin
Othrta
Jackson
New England
Watie
Doylston Street
An Nele
Weston
West Acton
Sarah Wright. Brown
Manchester
Josiah Brown
Littleton
George W. Sanderson
Ayer
Plesint Street
Elvin
Augustus
Aver
Arabella
Boston
Alice
Florence
Joseph Stevens
North Dana
Melvin
Pumber
Clarence
Ernest
Myrta
Herbert
Daniel Wetherbee
The
Plains
Woodlawn
Ceme
Emportant Papers Show Tension Over Schley Orders
A Chicago Tribune report reproduces telegrams between Secretary Long and Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley about whether Schley obeyed orders. It notes Sampson allegedly sought credit for success while avoiding blame if the Santiago move failed.
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Salmpson
Chicago
the Tribune
Long
Sampson
Schley
Samie
Sampsyun
Sahipson
Ivey Weert
Sechley
Santiago de Cuoar
Cuba
Sentiagio de Cuba
Nicelas
Léytien
Cienfeu
Neapolis
St. Thomas
San- 32
Cienfusvos
Ordgre
Santiago de Cuba
Tong
Key West
Se Che
Navy
Washington
Department
Muskratting in Maryland: A Peculiar Maritime Industry
The article describes the muskrat harvest in lower Maryland from January to April, noting legal limits, methods like traps snares and night shooting, and the economic importance of skins flesh and perfume. It emphasizes the marshland culture, torch-lit drives, and the diverse workers including women in casual attire participating in the harvest.
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Maryland
Dorset
Nowise
Muchkrit
Cet Kills an Eagle and a Tiger Cat Battle
A tiger cat belonging to Palmer Taz ard of Herrick Susquehanna county Pa carried meat to her young when a bald eagle hovering above swooped in. They fought midair and crashed to the ground with the eagle dead. The cat, though wounded, fled to the barn carrying the eagle as she descended, the tragedy leaving the cat unharmed.
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Palmer Tazard
Herrick
Susquehanna—county
Pin
Torres
Iris scalping reports from three towns prompt warning
The Louisville Post reports three separate incidents where women near celluloid combs caught fire while near grates in Chillicothe Zanesville and Wheeling. Miss Sallie Vanmeter Miss Luta Moore and Miss Mary Conner suffered severe burns in these accidents with second case noting it was the week's second such event. Georgia plans a new national guard unit mingling Grant and Lee veterans, prompted by a Fitzgerald petition, as no militia company exists within sixty miles.
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Sallie Vanmeter
Judge Vanmeter
Chillicothe
Zanesville
Luta Moore
Wheeling
Mary Conner
Louisville Post
Georgia
National Guard
Grant
Lee
Chandler
Fitzgerald
Atlanta Constitution
Vinol Promises Nerve Aid and Vitality
An advertisement claims Vinol strengthens nerves and blood, aids digestion, and improves sleep by nourishing tissue. It promises a refund if results are not noticed and lists B P Johnson & Son in Maynard and Richardson in Concord as sources.
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B. PL
Johnson & Son
Maynard
HS. Richardson
Concord
Maynard Congregation Aids and Services Schedule
The Maynard parish outlines Sunday morning services and programs including Sunday school, Christian Endeavor, and prayer meetings. It lists church leaders, event times, and locations with notes on Holy Eucharist and liturgical activities. Community notices invite attendees and acknowledge donations and thanks.
Auction Notice At Vese Farm In Masonard Mass
Auction to sell seized property at the Vese farm in Masonard Massachusetts. Credit bidders must notify WooA White Copper before March 6. All items to be sold for cash. Auction date set for Toesday March 14 1989.
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Toesday
Maren II
Farm for lease on 50 acres with orchards
A 50 acre farm offers lease for three years featuring 200 pear trees and 100 apple trees. The lease includes option to buy at end. Apply at WA White, Box 518, Vaonard, Maes.
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Oree
Vaonard, Maes
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West Acton, Mass
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