Representative Money and Ink Stands in Public Life
A column notes questions about legal tender status of ink stands, compares Boston subway appeal to Hoyt’s Hole in the Ground, and cites Consul Scruggs of Venezuela as answering British Blue Book assertions. It also mentions Rev. Dr. Pullman’s apology to actress Miss Jane May and the Christian Register’s 75th anniversary, plus theater critics on Macbeth in Boston with weak scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scruggs
Venezuela
Dr. Pullman
Bridgeport
Jane May
Fender Saves Child From Oncoming Car
A Lakeview avenue car saved a little girl from a dire fate when she ran into the path of the vehicle near Hovey street. The motorman braked hard but struck the fender first, stopping about 50 feet later. The child escaped with fright and no serious injuries. Conductor Manning and Motorman Rourke oversaw the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview Avenue
Hovey Street
Maning
Rourke
Money deposited in Traders National bank savings de partment
Money deposited in the savings department of the Traders National Bank Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue on or before Saturday May 2 at 9 p m will draw interest at four per cent per annum from May 1. Interest may be withdrawn or added to the principal on July 1 and January 1. Bank hours are 9 to 4 weekdays and 8 to 1 on Saturdays. 7 to 9 p m. William F. Hills, Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
William F. Hills
Sunday Evening Service Program Leads with Hymns and Sermon
The order lists voluntary by Schnecker and quartette, solo selections by Mr. Marshall Gallaher and Murray, hymns No 112 and No 127, Ave Maria by Millard, Mrs. Florence Fowler Hervey, prayer and response, offertory, sermon, Jubilate Deo, benediction, and postlude as the service closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnecker
Marshall Gallaher
Jesus
Murray
Millard
Florence Fowler Hervey
Ford
Vesper entertainment tickets on sale at Opera House
Tickets for the Vesper entertainment at the Opera House opened for sale. Tuesday and Wednesday are listed as performance dates. A sweeping bargain described as a good sweeper cheap is offered at Shattuck's 50 Central Street. H. C. Church & Son advertise strong fire insurance options with a list of thirty prominent companies. J L Chalifoux reports rising business with many new customers and robust weekly sales. Mrs. Alice F Spaulding to give talks on trees and shrubs with outdoor instruction beginning Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon April 29 and 30. Classes open to all. address 1016 Middlesex Street. Chelmsford Democrat wagon damaged in Chelmsford Centre collision. no injuries reported. Carter’s daughter had just stepped from the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shattuck’s
Central Street
H. C. Church & Son
J. L. Chalifoux
Alice F. Spaulding
Middlesex Street
Democrat
L.D. Carter
Chelmsford
Della Fox Drops From Fleur de Lis Cast After Injury
Della Fox was forced to retire from the Fleur de Lis production in Springfield Friday night after a severe double ankle sprain. The first accident occurred on arrival at the railway station and worsened while walking to the stage entrance. A surgeon says only a few days will fix the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Fox
Springfield
Fleur de Lis
Congress Sets May 15 Adjournment Date
The congress will not adjourn before May 15 setting a window for visitors to Washington. Royal Blue Line tours depart Boston April 15 and May 6 offering hotel accommodations and all expenses for $23 with stow-over privileges. For Illustrated Itinerary write A. J. Simmons New England Agent 211 Washington Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Royal Blue Line
Boston
A. J. Simmons
New England
Washington Street
Short Days at Willimantic Thread Mills Cut to 50 Hours
The Willimantic Thread company, with about 1700 workers, has reduced its weekly running time to 50 hours due to dull business. The Holland silk mills will follow by cutting to four days per week for the same reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willimantic Thread Company
Holland Silk Mills
I C C F Members Meet For 77th Anniversary
The order asks members to gather in their lodge rooms on Sunday April 26 at 1 pm to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the order in America. Caps regalia and white gloves required, per the committee’s order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Desperado Egbert Slays Family Then Sheriff and Deputy
In Rockville Indiana an outlaw named Egbert killed Mrs Haskie and her two children near the town. He then killed Sheriff Mull and Deputy Swinn when they attempted arrest. The suspect remains at large as the community endures a state of terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Ind
Egbert
Haskie
Mull
Swinn
Massachusetts Battleship Sails From Boston For Cape Ann Test
The Massachusetts weighs anchor at 8 am from President's Roads for a 62 mile voyage from Cape Ann to Cape Porpoise at 15 knots. A $25,000 bonus is offered for each extra quarter knot. Officials boarded at 7 am and sighting reported near Gloucester by 9:15 am amid calm seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
President’s Roads
Cape Ann
Cape Porpoise
Naval Examining Board
Rockport
Associated Press
Eastern Point
Gloucester
Summer Hotel Burned in Pittsfield
The Maplehurst hotel at Pittsfield New Hampshire, a premier summer resort, burned last night. Contents were saved but the building valued at 75 000 dollars sustained 25 000 dollars damage, insured for 16 000 dollars. Owner A R Wentworth faces a heavy loss as preparations for the season were under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
N. H
Maplehurst
A. R. Wentworth
Water Reaches to the Bridge of the St Paul on Her Last Trip
New York reporters note the St Paul, which had set a record on her final voyage, was struck by a towering wave at midnight on Wednesday. The wave reached the bridge 50 feet above the sea, soaking officers up to the knees, yet causing little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge of the St. Paul
New York
the St. Paul
Stevenson Daughter to Wed Rev Martin D Hardin
Julia Stevenson daughter of Vice President Stevenson to wed Rev Martin D Hardin son of Hon P Watt Hardin at New York Avenue Presbyterian Washington on May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Julia Stevenson
Stevenson
Martin D. Hardin
P. Watt Hardin
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Washington
Five Held For Grand Jury In Local Court
In police court April 25, five admitted to jail or workhouse terms for drunkenness and related offenses. James O'Brien paid a ten dollar fine after drunken behavior on Central street, while Thomas Waters and James Burke received four months in the workhouse or jail. Thomas Donahue faced a six month sentence for a third drunkenness offense. Boissenault and Landry, tied to a Moody street break in, were held on five hundred dollars for the June grand jury term. Annie Hinch pleaded guilty to fornication and was jailed for three months. Henry McGuigan held for grand jury after pleading to adultery. Alexander Patrick, attempting entry at the First Baptist church, was continued for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. O’brien
Central Street
Thomas Waters
James Burke
Boston
Thomas Donahue
Peter Boissenault
Arthur Landry
Zotique Hamlin
Moody Street
Annie Hinch
Henry McGuigan
McGuigan
Alexander Patrick
First Baptist Church
Shanahan Fined and Jailed for Hop Beer Sale
Daniel Shanahan of Adams street received a $100 fine and a three month jail term in the police court for purveying hop beer at his residence last Sunday. Inspectors found a full barrel and three half barrels on premises and a state analyst verified the beer at 2.85 percent. Shanahan pleaded guilty, with a prior 1893 conviction for the same offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Shanahan
Adams Street
Shanahan
Cotton Mills Face Shutdowns Amid Market Stagnation
The Lowell area reels from weak market momentum as neighboring mills announce future short-time operations. Lawrence’s Pemberton and Everett mills indicate planned reductions while the Lawrence cotton department gradually winds down. Appleton and Hamilton report fair business as Southworth visits Lindale Georgia, with a new Lowell mill expanding dramatically and eyeing a future $400000 addition. Bob Howard of Fall River is slated to organize mule spinners in the south, a move seen as potentially equalizing wages. southern print cloth mills push output lower, impacting Fall River profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Pemberton
Everett
Lawrence
Appleton
Hamilton
Southworth
Lindale
Massachusetts
A. W. Hanking
Bob Howard
Fall River
Boston
Howard
Potomac
South
Board of Trade ends dispute as Huse resigns secretary post
In a sudden move H V Huse resigns as secretary of the Board of Trade, stating he cannot perform duties even if arbitration favors him. He sent a letter to President H Kirk White declaring his quit while maintaining he was fairly elected. Directors had struggled to settle the matter. A committee considered Philadelphia Museum’s request to appoint two delegates and plans a favorable report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Huse
H. Kirk White
H. K. White
Lowell
Board of Arbitration
H. V. Huse
Philadelphia
Bureau of Information Department
Arrest of Boissonault and Landry at Suffolk street tenement
Inspectors Laflamme and Allen arrested Peter Boissonault and Arthur Landry after a raid on Landry's tenement in Suffolk street Suffolk. Coins stolen from the Zotique and Hamlin shop were found on the premises. Landry, 22 and married, had recently been released after a prior sentence for a similar offence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laflamme
Allen
Peter Boissonault
Arthur Landry
Landry
Suffolk Hall
Suffolk Street
Zotique and Hamlin
Lowell Lodge Members Dine After Meeting
After a business gathering, all men of Lowell lodge No. 95 S O O F enjoyed a stewed clam supper. The clams were prepared under the direction of Vice Grand Charles F. George. The lodge plans to attend in a body the 77th anniversary of Odd Fellowship next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Lodge
No. 95
Charles F. George
Odd Fellowship
Simple Rite for Ex-Mayor Jewett at First Baptist
Funeral services for ex mayor Francis Jewett were held at First Baptist Church after a private family gathering at 1:30 pm. Prominent leaders and Jewett's friends attended. Rev Blackburn delivered a reflective address from Proverbs 22 29 noting his diligent public service. Jewett’s body rests in Lowell Cemetery. bearers were six Jewett & Swift employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Jewett
First Baptist Church
Middlesex Street
Alexander Blackburn
Church Quartette
J. Avison Baker
Mr. Blackburn
Jewett
Blackburn
Lowell
Jewett & Swift
Henry C. Howe
Asa C. Russell
James W. Bennett
Chas. E. Howe
Perley P. Perham
Henry L. Tibbetts
Arthur G. Pollard
Joseph N. Wright
Chas
J. Glidden
J. B. Currier
Sympathy From Mechanics Lodge For Loss Of Francis Jewett
Lowell Mass April 22 1896 Mechanics Lodge No 11 I C C F conveys sympathy and condolence in the bereavement of your husband Past Grand Master Francis Jewett Odd Fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Mechanics Lodge No. 11
I. C
C. F
Francis Jewett
Death notices mourn Francis Jewett across the nation
A cascade of sympathy notes from business leaders and colleagues across Boston Cleveland Dallas Chicago Austin Little Rock Cambridgeport Wilton New York and other cities express grief at the sudden death of Francis Jewett a valued director and friend. Messages from FRANK B. WRIGHT of Minneapolis E. K. BAKER A. F. ADAMS and J. P. McKINSTRY note deep sorrow and condolences to his family and colleagues April 22 1896 to April 23 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Jewett
Boston
Mass
Norfolk
Adams
Cleveland
Ohio
Austin
Texas
South Texas
E. K. Baker
Little Rock, Ark
A. F. Adams
Wilton
N. H
H. A. Whiting
New York
Francis Jewett
H. D. W. Burt
Resolutions Honor Death of Lowell Cemetery Officer
At a trustees meeting the Lowell cemetery board unanimously adopted resolutions mourning the death of Francis Jewett a faithful officer and valued counsellor. His chair was rarely vacant, and he showed conscientious service to lot owners. The board adjourned and a delegation will attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Cemetery
Francis Jewett
Lowell Cemetery Corporation
Nurses' Home Fund Grows With 103.64 Gift From Magnolia Club
Contributions continue piling in for the Nurses' home with a latest gift of 103.64 from a Magnolia club sale. Many donors follow, including H. K. White, Miss T. J. Bent, Miss M. W. Stone, M. C. Hopkinson, R L. Allen and numerous others from Pasadena Chelmsford and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Club
H. K. White
T. J. Bent
M. W. Stone
M. C. Hopkinson
S. EB. M
R L. Allen
Anne R. Faulkner
Pasadena
Cal
G. L. Richardson
E. C. Swift
S. P Bowers
Henry A. Coburn
J. W Griffin
Bridget McGarvey
W. A. Evans
No. Billerica
J.B Hunt
Elizabeth P. Sanford
J. W. Perham
Chelmsford
D. CG. Perham
John Richards
G. W Pearson
H. A. Brown
Petition for bicycle road safety and new city ordinance
The Vesper bicycle club seeks passage of an ordinance to criminalize placing tacks ashes scrap iron or street rubbish that injures tires. The measure aims to punish malicious acts with a fine from two to twenty dollars and to protect wheelmen and pedestrians alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesper Bicycle Club
New York
Staten Island
Moody Street
Association Wheels Plan For Mammoth Bicycle Plant
A business plan outlines a large plant to manufacture bicycles and parts from raw materials to finished machines. No price cuts were considered, and distributors would remain essential. The Association Wheels schedule includes Nashua trips at 2:30 PM today, Tewksbury ride at 7:30 PM on April 30, and another Nashua trip at 2:30 PM on May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Tewksbury
Local Notes From Town and Visiting Guests
Ephraim Belanger visits his parents in La col le Quebec. Corinne Remillard returns from Canada. John Bowker accepts a position with Commercial Tea. John A. Faulkner and Joseph Smith are aboard the Massachusetts on its trial trip. In New York there are St. Denis Buckland Carter Warren St. Cloud Adams. Rev Fr Lamothe to leave Lowell. St. Andre chaplaincy draws resolutions. Drive whist at Mrs Solon W Stevens for Day Nursery. prize winners named in small fundraiser. a small sum raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Belanger
Lacolle
P. Q
Corinne Remillard
Canada
John Bowker
Commercial Tea Company
John A. Faulkner
Joseph Smith
Massachusetts Today
New York
St. Denis
Buckland
C. Carter
Broadway Central
Fr. Lamothe
Lowell
Corporation
Greenhalge Memorial Sunday at Huntington Hall
The Greenhalge memorial exercises promise an interesting afternoon with George F. Lawton delivering the address. Mayor Courtney will preside, Dr. Greene opens with prayer, and benediction closes the ceremony. The High Street Church choir and American Orchestra perform under Borjes. The events begin at 3 with public access. J E Conant & Co. sold a Second Street block for 5000 dollars to Samuel H. Harvey for four tenancy units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhalge
Huntington
George F. Lawton
Courtney
J. M. Greene
High Street
American Orchestra
Borjes
J. E. Conant & Co
John Duffy
Second Street
Samuel H. Harvey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoyt
Christian Register
Fireside Companion
Irving-Terry
Whitman
Ellot Church
Willimantic
I. C. C. F. Attention
Telegraphic
Desperado
Grand Jury
Shanahan’s Hop Beer
Board OF Trade Middle
Harry V. Huse
Hood
Pills & Co
A. Blackburn
O'Sullivan Bros
Frank B. Wright
W. H. Eustis
Dallas
G. W. Foster
Chicago, Ill
P. Wainman
Cambridgeport
Mr. Jewett
Nurses
C. I. W. Maynard CO
Merrimack Street
It. P. Hall and
W. H. Dodge
L. A
Morton
T. P. Hall
Hall
Mr. Dodge
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
All Souls’ Church
Chicago
Oakland Music Hall
Varick Park
Manchester
Spindle City Wheelmen
Irvine Hall
Middle Street
Ippos
Spindle City Club
Col
Ben Lovell
Col. Lovell
Putnam & Son
Gugle Company
W. P. Brazer & Co., Central
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