Why People Skip Church: Twenty-Five Excuses Cited
A fragment lists twenty five reasons why folks stay away from Sunday services from fatigue to disbelief. Excuses include tired after work, dislike of congregants, prefer nature, open fields, avoiding expenses, no time for visiting relatives, home sermons, not liking the preaching, stiff seats, agnosticism, and staying home to care for family or write letters. George B. Frost signs the compilation.
Comb Factory Vacant Shop to be Reopened in Berlin
A Worcester Telegram report says a restored comb shop in Berlin could restart Parker factory operations, using Berlin and Leominster capital. If plans succeed, 30 to 80 workers may be hired. locals subscribe funding and support from Clinton business leaders aims to boost Berlin’s population and growth.
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Worcester Telegram
Berlin
Leominster
Parker Factory
Parker
Clinton
John H. Parker
Malden
Criticism by Port Arthur prisoner of Gen Kondratenko and Stoessel
A Russian admiral among Port Arthur prisoners in Tokyo describes the siege, praising Kondratenko as the fortress life and peacemaker while blaming Stoessel for poor leadership and delays. He notes potential Russian defense strengths, surrender rumors, and the harsh reality of capitulation. The piece ends with a Tokyo stage production of Faust depicting Mephistopheles as a Russian and a Japanese warrior in Manchuria.
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Port Arthur
Tokyo
St. Petersburg
Stoesse
Togo
Stoessel
L’ort Arthur
Kondratenko
Reiss
Reigs
Russia
Nogi
Japan
Faust
Mephistopheles
Marguerite
Manchuria
Special Low Rates for Western US and British Columbia
Homeseekers’ Tickets offered March 1 to May 15 1905 to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. Round trip specials via Wisconsin Central Ry. Write William Kelley 209 Broadway New York City for information and maps. William P Fitzmaurice to play with New Haven baseball club next season after winter work in Somerville and Marlboro visit.
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Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Wm. Kelley
Winconsin Central R'y
Broadway
New York City
William P. Fitzmaurice
New Haven
Somerville
Marlboro
Marlboro Natural History Society to occupy new quarters
The Marlboro Natural History Society plans to move into the First National Bank building on Mechanic Street. Miss Julia P. Brigham, secretary, expects the April meeting there and the public will be invited to view collections on designated days. George W. Hager is president. late member Dr. Hannah E. Bigelow left $2500, now over $3000 with interest. J. H. Croft contracted to paint interior.
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The
Marlboro Natural History Society
First National Bank
Mechanicst
Julia P. Brigham
George W. Hager
Hannah E. Bigelow
J. H. Croft
Marlboro High Names Manager and Captain for Baseball
Marlboro High School has elected David Ingalls as manager and Harry Rock as captain of the upcoming baseball season. Tryouts include Lloyd Wheeler Arnold Curtis and others as they prepare a schedule featuring games against Concord Framingham Clinton Westboro Worcester Marlboro and Wayland with several Open dates.
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Edward Flaherty
Charles Beaudry
Concord High
Concord
Framingham Business College
Framingham
Clinton High
Clinton
Westboro High
Westboro
Marlboro
Wayland High
Wayland
Worcester Classical High
Milford High
Highland Military Academy
Worcester
Rail Timetable Chargers for Concord and Maynard Area
The notice advertises a daily rail timetable starting September 1904 with frequent departures to and from Concord Maynard Westvale Sudbury Street and nearby points. It lists numerous departure times, special car notes, and Sundays schedules for the N H M R R and connections to Marlboro Fitchburg Northboro South Framingham and Lowell.
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Westvale
Maynard
Sudbury
M. Gleasondale
A. m
Hudson
Cord. Hudson
Gee
Gleasondale
Stow
Sudbury Street
P. G Maynard
P. m
Concord Junction
Concord
M. Maynard
Stow Center
P. m. Greasondale
Tae
Seumenie
D. m. Maynard
P.m. Westvale
N. VY
N. H. & M. Railroad
Taunnton Division
Mainbore
Boston
Southbore
South Framingham
D. m
Marlboro
Northboro
Clinton
Tundare
Bundage
Lowell
Coat Gara Lowell
Framingham
Bae
South Sudbury
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Freemasonry
Herbert Spencer
George B. Frost
Wellesley
W. Freight and Express
Service
Boston & Worcester Electric Railway
Boston & Worcester
Southboro
Marlboro Boys
George E. Frye
Haverhlll
Haverhill
Rolley Frye
Helen Hilliard
Faith K. Adams
Flora Belle Nichols
Iso
Wieniawski
Kuyawiak
Homer Frye
George F. Frye
Czar
Kendratenko
First National Bank Building
Boston & Maine Railroad
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
DR. J. Flanders
Gen. Pass
Tkt. Agt
Venezuela
American Water Works and Guarantee Co
Commie
John L. Stone
West Main St. Marlboro, Mass
Incord, Maynard & Hudbor ST. RV
Maynard Telephone Nascaatinna
John W. Ogden
Ign
M. Concord
Roe
West
Pele Gleasondale
Whitman Cross
Judson
Dental Mass
Whitman
Grensondale
Fitchburg
Central Mass
Fayville
Undays
Marlborough Savings Bank
Marlborough, Mass
Witl
William D. Burdett
Charles F. Holyoke
Treasure