Explorer Dr Frederick A Cook and Peary on Arctic Beginnings
The article recalls Dr Frederick A Cook with Robert Peary on the 1891-92 Arctic expedition as surgeon and strategist. It notes Cooks later Mount McKinley climbs and a 1907 second Arctic expedition with Eskimo companions, while John R Bradley financed a fishing voyage and sailed with Cook hoping to precede Peary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Robert B. Peary
Alaska
John R. Bradley
New York
Cook
Meg
Peary
Bradt
Dr. Cook
Local Gossip Notes From Marlboro and Nearby
Marlboro Miss Vina Fields passes the week in North Adams. Mr. and Mrs. George Frye of Biddeford Me visit. Mr. Frye formerly resided here. James Ladly of Woonsocket, formerly of this city, visits. Joseph Manning visits in South Boston. Councilman and Mrs. C L Church ill return from Bridgeton N H. Timothy McCarthy is foreman of the treeing department at the Main factory of the S H Howe Shoe Co. He formerly held similar posts in Main St. and Marcy Brothers factories. Mrs. Louie Davidson of South Acton visits her sister Mrs. H G Bowles. Miss Lena Casey of Natick visits. Mr. and Mrs. F S Dewey with parents attend auto races in Lowell. Mr. and Mrs. George Baker spend Monday in Lynn. Official church board meets at 7 20 P M after Ladies Aid supper. Miss Edith Bearst and Mary Charlton holidayed at Lake Wauchusett. Mrs. Lilian Marston entertains Mrs. Addie Drake of Stoneham. Harry E Gale family leaves for Keene N H where Gale is assistant superintendent in a shoe factory. Mrs. Mora B French and daughter Muriel return from Randolph Vt after a month away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vina Fields
Bim St
North Adams
George Frye
Biddeford
Frye
James Ladly
Woonsocket
Joseph Manning
South Boston
Cial
The
Methodist Church
Edith Bearst
Mary Charlton
Lake Wauchusett
Lilian Marston
Addie Drake
Stoneham
Randolph
Peary Arctic News Confirms North Pole Discovery
News from New York reports that Robert Peary and his Roosevelt expedition have reached the North Pole, with reception from explorers clubs and a worldwide wave of admiration. Peary's wife Mrs. Peary plans to travel to Sydney as details of the conquest emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Breton
United States
Peary
Cook
Eagle Island
New York
Robert Beary
Labrador
Strait of Belle Isle
Newfoundland
Quebec
North Sydney
C. B
Chateau Bay
Roosevelt
Herbert L. Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
Bridgman
Explorers’ Club
Commander Peary
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Anthony Fiala
Ziegler
Pole
Indian Harbor
Bumpus
American Museum of Natural History
Explorer
Shackle
North
Peety
Europe
Japan
Brazil
North’Pole
London
St.’ John's
America
Nagle Island
French Aviator Lefebvre Killed in Juvisy Test Flight
French aviator E Lefebvre died after his aircraft crashed during a test over Juvisy Sur Orne. He had risen recently as a noted student of aviation and gained fame in early aerial displays. The crash cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juvisy-Sur-Orné
France
E. Lefebvre
Lefebvre
Scholor
Avia
Local notices glimpse daily life in Milford and surroundings
A stream of brief items reports property transfers and moves in Milford and nearby towns. Individuals named include John Gaudin purchasing Janes house on Longley Street and J F J Otterson taking a vacation. Police activity notes mention Officers Herricks Brigham Fors and G D Brigham resuming duties while others travel or recover from medical events. Social items cover lawn party by Universalist Ladies circle, visits to Lake George and Nova Scotia, and planned trips to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Herricks
Main St
J. Fors
George D. Brigham
Albert C. Perry
Chas. Nourse
Prospect St
Wm. Mace
Arthur. Howard
New York
Hazelle DeWitt
Helen Whitman
Nova ‘Scotia
New Brunswick
Universalist Ladies’ Circle
Fe. Larratiee
Ne Pleasant
Vt Av Tes Trent Police’ Court
Aes
Apes
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.L. Churchill
Bridgeton, N. 8
Timothy McCarthy
Main
8. H. Howe Shoe Co
Marcy Brothers
Louie Davidson
South Acton
H. G. Bowles
Berlin Road
Lena Casey
Natick
F. S. Dewey
Lowell
George Baker
Lynn
Mayfair
Goodyear Clove
Shawmut
Creighton’s
Emporium
Main Street
Regus Pal
Maynard, Mass
Peary News
Coast of
Strait of
Belle Isle
Nerth
Battle Harbor
Marie ‘Peary
Borh
Archié
Peaty
Royal Geographical Society
Peary Dina
Youngland
Rome
Auto
Newburgh
N. Y
Reuben L. Fox
New York City
New York State
Odell
John Gaudin
Milford’ Ya
Daniel Santora
Soit St
J. B. Goode
Janes
Longley St
J. F
J. Otterson
Ye ‘Otterson
Weirs
N. H
Everett Overlock
Werren
Frei Blackington
Witherbee Terrace
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