Marlboro's 92nd birthday honors Reuben Dole
Reuben Dole Marlboro's oldest citizen celebrated his 92nd birthday with a quiet gathering at home. He recalled a long, varied life from Acton to Concord to Marlboro, including early work as a cooper and a ride on one of the first rail trains, and stated his longevity comes from never having the blues. He voted for McKinley Tuesday and has backed presidents from Jackson to Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Dole
Marlboro
Etta Howe
Ellen A. Pratt
Concord
Mr. Dole
Acton
East Acton
Lemuel
Ruth Barker Dole
Dr. Newell of
Stow
Lafayette
Wayside Inn
Washington
Young Dole
Boston
Luther Jones
Mr. Jones
Reuben
Cooper
Cambridge
New York
Lansinburg
Albany
Schenectady
Syracuse
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Aaron
Elizabeth
Dele
Mc. Dole
Dole
Andrew Jackson
Bet
Jackson
van Haree
Buchanan Street
Harrison
McKinley
Mr. Dote
Hudson
Enterprise
Feeney letter from Tien-Tsin describes hospital, hunger, and war toll
Hidley Feeney writes from Tien-Tsin Oct 4 1900 that he just left hospital after fever and weight loss from 154 to 125 pounds. He describes scarce meals, harsh treatment, dying comrades, and widespread sickness among troops, then says they will move to Cavite Philippines and will be stationed at the navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidley Feeney
Uncle Sam
Tien-Tsin
China
States
Cavice
United States
Navy Yard
Frank
Cavite
Mother
A Preach View of Ye and Amerwan Chivalry
A fragmentary view mocks the idea that two women could walk streets alone as a rare gift. The speaker dismisses such claims as nonsense and notes many read the text with skepticism, suggesting most are normal in mind and behavior.
Mystery Phrase in 1900s Clip Sparks Name Query
Fragmentary OCR hints at a New York Times item about someone named Me Trevetes or Piret Kagitehman Croing relocating to America to find a wife. The text appears garbled, with stray quotes and partial names, offering little verifiable context or outcome.
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America
Sudbury Winter Apples Ship Loaded For South
The first carload of winter apples bound for the south was loaded at Sudbury station on Friday last week. George M. Howe has returned home from a five month stay in Colorado, pleased with the trip and the country. Johnston Lumber Co plans a busy winter season with its mill producing large lumber quantities. George A. Haynes continues as cattle inspector, with annual duties and reports due to the state board by Now. 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
George M. Howe
Colorado
Johnston Lumber Co
George A. Haynes
Wade
State Board
Almost Second Nature in City Pedestrian Etiquette
The piece argues bicycle riders’ street behavior trains pedestrians to walk with rightward passing and leftward overtakes. It notes watchers observe orderly crossing and predicts more enforcement and conspicuous reactions if walkers fail to follow the rules on crowded sidewalks and streets.
Concord News Highlights Local Events in Weekend Notes
Frank W. Penniman visits from Brown University. Hunt breakfast hosted on Main Street. Sublease on Musketaquid road. Sale report of farm to Charles Adams Jr. Telephony switchboard upgrade planned with two operators. Trinitarian church sociable and winter plans discussed. Letter recipients listed. Local football and athletics news. National party discussion and new club formation. Allan Wheeler shines for Brown against Harvard. Lyceum entertainment by Mozart quartet, Gade trio, and readers announced with compensation plan for Dec 19.
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Franks
Musketaquid Road
H. D. Hale
James Haggarty
Charles Francis Adams
Trinitarian Church
Benjamin Moody
John Brady
Ellsworth F. Cripps
A. J. Cohn
Wm. Davis
G. L.fogg
Ralph D. Gilliland
Helmar Hansen
August Mann
Peter Mullaney
Wm. O'Neil
F. T. Patrick
Jas
Wheeler Mary Curran
May-Lou Drake
Julia Patterson
Mildred Stackpole
A.W. Sawyer
Mame Wright
Concord Artillery
Chelsea Athletic Association
Boston
Edward W. Emerson
National Party
Lyceum
Mozart Ladies
Gade
Burrill
Haddock
Concord
N. H
A. H. Manning
Manning
Effoet
Golding
Litehnell
Oil and Carpet Rouse Relates to Boston Projects
An article from the Boston Transcript references a major consortium Pray & Lone Cui pany involved in large contracts. It mentions prominent buildings like the Colonial Theatre Hollis Street Theatre and State House and notes Pray & Con undertook a large upholstery and furniture project with ready stock for prompt delivery.
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Colonial Theatre
Hollis Street
Wiewkeley Buwtel
Bharfeland State House
Providvues
Thie
Chepete
Messrs
Pray & Con
House Lots for Sale in Concord Estate Area
Subdivision of part of the Old Wood Estate on West Elm street plus a few lots on Wood Elm and Main streets fronting Sudbury river. Between old town and Concord Junction, with town water and electric light. Future electric street car connections planned. Ideal for improvement or investment with favorable terms. For particulars, address.
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Old Wood
West Elm St
Concord
Wood
Elm
Main Sts
Sudbury River
Old Town
Concord Junction
Birthday party and notable local plans in Concord
Mrs Wing of Charlestown visits daughter Miss L A Wing for a week. Anna and Helen Park host a High St birthday gathering with gifts for the honorees. A future effort to recruit Martins the crack forward is noted. The opera house in Hudson will be modernized with fire exits and improved electric lighting under new management.
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Anna
Helen Park
High St
Park
Grace Welsh
Helen
Mrs. Shattuck
Clara
Elouise Cushman
Lena Bird
Cora
Anna Wilkins
Ruby Drew
Stanley Hapgood
Frank Welsh
Lara
Arthur
Harold Day
Florence Burbank
Frank
Charles Park
Florence Park
Martins
Opera
Hudson
Basketball Comes to Hudson With New Local Club
Early this week Hudson announces a revived basketball effort with W. T. Giveem and Fret Ordway forming the management and equal ownership along with Mr. Qedway. Elton Howe will miss the initial season but several players including Jottines and Commie are slated to join as practice begins this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
W. T. Giveem
Riwin Green
Ordway
Ram
My. Theen
Qedway
Ondway
Maeleom
Bouthers
Riwin
Barlow
Ramon
Max
Buchon
Theem
Wilt Jottines
Commie
Thanksgiving Morning Grid Showdown in Worcester
A hot contest on Thanksgiving morning features Hudson A A against Worcester A A. The Worcester team, fastest in the city outside Holy Cross, has beaten all Worcester county rivals and claims the win. Blondy Peet stars at halfback for Hudson with other local favorites, as Manager Peeney prepares surprises to challenge. McKay and Comra anchor the line for Mado. kickoff is set to start.
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Main St
Hudson A. A
Worcester A. A
Worcester
Holy Cross
Worcester County
Blondy Peet
Hudson
Comen
Oity
Peeney
McKay
Comma
Raced Against Time in Rivetribe Trial
Paul Kengee, a Celt owned by Altered aatighowd, raced against time for a half mile at Rivetribe track Saturday. Despite wind and rough conditions, he was expected to improve on a 1.0 time, with observers optimistic about a stronger performance in forthcoming races.
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Paul Kengee
Rivetribe
Metlee
Pathinder and Kathway Guides Reissued With Worthy Reform
The regular bene of the Pathinder and Kathway guides returns with a feature valued higher than its cost. The new edition promises reform and practical usefulness for readers in New England.
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Pathteder
Kathway
New England
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Henry Feeney
Gring
Don Tcher
Tima
Oneita
Union
Moody St
Waltham
Brooklyn
Reek Hearse
Frank W. Penniman
Brown University
Richard F. Barrett
Allan Wheeler
George F. Wheeler
Pennsylvania
Brown
The
Boston Transcript
Yonkers Statesman
Macallar Parker Company
Washington Street
John H. Pray & Sons CO
Washington St
Garland Terrace
James S. Garland
Wass
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