Local notices and bargain ads from New England paper
Burn Wilson's coal and 10c cigar praised for 27 years. Saturday is quarter day at Washington Savings Bank, 265 Central Street. J. J. Lonergan's footwear bargains. American band Lowell to perform at Canobie Lake Park Sunday afternoon and evening. Woman seeks figure-improving suit at Chris Holmes' sale. Trolley trip to Hampton Beach postponed to Saturday. special car departs Merrimack Square at 7:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New England
Washington Gavings Bank
Central Street
J. J. Lonergan
Lowell
Canobie Lake Park
Chris. Holmes
Hampton Beach
First Trinitarian Congregational Sunday School
Merrimack Square
Local notices and travel plans fill town page
Miss Katie Quinn heads to Re vere for two weeks while Ernest L. Marshall begins a California vacation of three months. Dr M A Morris visits Dracut Centre with family. Fogg family reunion set for Aug 20 at Hampton beach. J E Coxton vacations at Moose Spring farm Maine. Jenny Lind Power visits Lamsons in West Sixth street. Edward L Murphy to wed Harriette M Griffin. Ada B Gillette guests at Salisbury beach. Masters Joseph F J Kenyon visiting relatives. Mrs Edward Rigney and daughter Evelyn travel to Montreal then to Cacuana. Assistant City Clerk and Mrs Wm P McCarthy stay in Salem during beach trips. Rev N C Mallory to fill pulpit at former church. Surprise party for Erama Desfarge. gift from French Baptist church. Mrs Charles R McNally recovering from seven weeks illness after accident. Rev W A Bartlett to preach at Kirk Street church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Quinn
Revere
Ernest L. Marshall
Midland Street
California
M. A. Morris
Savannah
Dracut Centre
Fogg Family Association
Hampton Beach
J. E. Coxton
Moose Spring Farm
East Gray
Jenny Lind Power
Elmira
N. Y
Edwin F. Lamson
West Sixth Street
Edward L. Murphy
News- Mail
Harriette M. Griffin
Ada B. Gillette
C. L. Gillette
Whittier Mills
Georgia
G. F. Adams
Triton Cottage
Salisbury Beach
Joseph F. J. Kenyon
North Andover
Dexter Baldwin
Merrimack Street
Wm. J. Burbeck
Sheldon Street
Edward Rigney
Evelyn
Moore Street
Montreal
Montique Allen
Cacuana
Wm. P. McCarthy
Salem
Lilley Avenue
Alexina Daigneault
French Baptist Church
D. L. Page
Vaulting Ambition for World’s Fair Hall Crown Dome
Plans and specifications for the festival hall at the world’s fair have been released to contractors. The dome crown rises 260 feet, intended larger than St Peter’s in Rome, with an interior auditorium 112 feet high from floor to dome summit. The stage proscenium arch spans 8 feet 4 inches and is 54 feet deep.
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St. Louis
Art Hill
St. Peter’s
Rome
Sir James Hector Arrives in Victoria on Aorangi
Victoria B C Aug 7 Sir James Hector director of New Zealand Geological Survey arrived aboard the steamer Aorangi from Australia. He discovered Oping Horse Pass used by Canadian Pacific to enter British Columbia through the Rockies. The pass was named after an 1857 incident in which James was kicked by a horse and nearly died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Australia
James Hector
Geological Survey of
New Zealand
Perkins Birth in City Joins Family of Six
In this city on August 1, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Perkins of 48 Houghton Street welcomed a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Perkins
Houghton Street
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity Cure
Rheumatism clings until the blood acid condition is corrected. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured thousands by addressing the blood condition underlying rheumatic symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Poisoning of dogs leads to arrest in Centralville case
Retired druggist William H. French, 69, is arrested by Inspector Walsh on charges of exposing poison to dogs after witnesses saw him handling suspected meat laced with strychnine near West Fourth and Bridge streets. Bail set at $500. case to be heard today. Multiple dogs and a valued cat reportedly died or disappeared in recent months amid the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. French
Inspector Walsh
Centralville
Mr. French
Welch
L. Albert Willett
Jaques Gregoire
Mr. Willett
John Marley
Charles Barry
West Fourth
Bridge Streets
W. H. French
Bridge Street
Marley
Barry
Bridge
Plobe
French
Keith's
Peter A. Fay
Dr. Lamson
J. A. Willett
Willis Hobbs
Joan Mackenzie
Daniel Clark
William Hall
Samuel Fleming
George Ansart
Mr. Schofield
Prentiss Webster
Frank Merrill
A. R. Kingsbury
J. Gregoire
Willett
Martin Maher
Reform Club Approves $50 Relief Fund Contribution
At a special meeting last night the Reform club authorized Treasurer R J Fullerton to pay 50 dollars to the Relief Fund for explosion sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Club
R. J. Fullerton
Minneapolis Strike Halts Work on Big Buildings
About one thousand laborers in Minneapolis building trades walked out today seeking a raise from 20 to 25 cents an hour. The walk-out suspended operations on several large construction projects across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
U S Envoys Visit Evora and Alvita Islet in Portugal
Lisbon Aug 6 United States minister Bryan and officers of the American squadron visited Evora and the islet at Alvita in Alemtejo. They were cordial hosts at a dinner with toasts exchanged. The squadron will sail Saturday for Gibraltar.
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Lisbon
United States
Bryan
Evora
Alvita
Alemtejo
Gibraltar
Fire exhibit draws crowd to Aiken Street bridge
In Little Canada yesterday a lively display by the Lowell fire department on the Aiken Street bridge surprised the day’s quiet, drawing about 500 spectators. Notable items include Urbain Ledoux, named consul to Bordeaux and rumored for Egypt, Fr. P Omer Plourde’s ordination and travels, and club social events in Pawtucketville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Canada
Lowell
Lawrence
Joe Albert
Jean Baptiste
Aiken Street
Urbain Ledoux
Three Rivers
Canada
Roosevelt
Bordeaux
France
Washington
Egypt
Ledoux
Old Orchard
Green Trading Stamp Sale Promotes Shirt Waists and Linens
A newspaper sale notice advertises 25 shirt waist suits in chambrays and linens, value go for $1.49. It also lists 10 silk shirt waist suits valued at $16.50 and 120 lawn shirt waists priced at 59 cents, all offered in a Green Trading Stamp sale.
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Gabi
Lawrence officials view local water tower exhibit
Twenty five Lawrence city officials visited the city to view the fire department water tower in operation. They watched from Aiken street as the tower and two engines demonstrated, signaling possible purchase to overturn a mayoral veto. The delegation toured Riverside Park after inspecting city hall and heard praise for the apparatus.
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Lawrence
Aiken Street
Charles E. Howe
Edward S. Hosmer
Little Foot Bridge
Albridge Dearth
City Hall
Riverside Park
Merrimack House
William C. Cusack
Henry P. Hart
Eli Lacailaide
Simeon Viger
Edmund B. Belk
R. J. Shear Charles Holihan
John J. Connor
the Register
Change of Route for Dracut Centre Line in 1903
Beginning Thursday August 6 1903 the Dracut Centre route will run to Billerica Centre instead of Chelmsford Centre until further notice. Cars leave Merrimack square for Dracut Centre at three minutes after each hour and every fifteen minutes. Dracut Centre to Merrimack square departures occur on the even hour and each quarter. Merrimack square to Billerica Centre and Lexington depart at 10 and 40 minutes after each hour. Morning Burlingon and Woburn trips leave Merrimack square at 55 minutes after each hour and at 25 and 55 minutes after each hour in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dracut Centre
Billerica Centre
Chelmsford Centre
Merrimack Square
Lexington
Gas incident at Wilson's cold storage plant in Tiffin
Aug 6 in Tiffin Ohio chief Weimer captain Greeg and four other firemen were overcome by carbolic gas while inspecting gas believed in Wilson's cold storage plant. All are in serious condition.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Weimer
Greeg
Wilson
Drowned steward of Vesper Country Club in Merrimack River
William H. MacDonald, steward at Vesper Country Club Tyngs Island, drowned near ferry landing in the Merrimack River while swimming with Herbert Williams and Horatio Whiting. Whiting and others struggled to save him as strong currents swept him away. Whiting was rescued and revived, MacDonald vanished beneath the water. MacDonald, 35, formerly with Puritan Club in Boston, Highland dancer and athlete with many medals, leaves a wife with East Boston relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. MacDonald
Vesper Country Club
Tyng’s Island
Merrimack
Tyngsboro
MacDonald
Herbert Williams
Horatio Whiting
Whiting
J. A. Handley
William MacDonald
Boston
Puritan Club
Lowell
Fairgrounds
Bridge Carried Away by Floods in Florence
Heavy rain sent a wall of water down Hard Scrabble canyon washing away about 50 feet of the bridge east of Florence Colorado. Before the washout a Denver and Rio Grande porter, W A Watkins, guided a passenger train safely into the yards, walking ahead for five miles through water up to two feet deep. No trains run today between Pueblo and Canon City due to washouts.
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Florence
Col
Canon
W. A. Watkins
Denver and
Rio Grande
Pueblo
Canon City
Builder James Livingston Files Large Bankruptcy Petition
New York August 6 James Livingston a well known builder filed a bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 1 546 300 with no assets. Of the total liabilities 1 407 900 are secured by bonds and mortgages on his West Side residence property.
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New York
James Livingston
Lowell to Quebec via Sherbrooke route advised
The direct line between Lowell and Quebec and all Intercolonial railway points goes through Sherbrooke and the Quebec Central railway. Through Pullman cars and coaches run Lowell to Quebec without change via Boston and Maine, Sherbrooke, and Quebec Central. Passengers should ensure tickets read via Quebec Central railway.
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Lowell
Quebec
Intercolonial
Sherbrooke
Quebec Central Railway
Boston & Maine Railroad
No Time to Spare Tenement Offer Ad
Quick action needed to change your tenement this summer. Aim to furnish a first class tidy healthful home to self respecting families at the lowest possible rent. If you want such a one call and see us T. H. Elliott 64 Central street.
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T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Two-piece bathing suits sold at $1 each
Cotton, light, and well made men's two-piece bathing suits in plain black, all sizes, one dollar per suit. Also offers a wide range of golf balls, tennis balls, fishing tackle, and nice shirts from W. P. Brazor & Co Hatters and Outfitters at Central and Market Streets.
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Sun
Moon
Lowell Daily Courier
Charles R. McNally
Worthen Street Baptist Church
Nova Scotia
W. A. Bartlett
D. D
Chicago
Kirk Street
Sir James
DOG Poisoner
P. Omer Plourde
O. M. IL
Ottawa
Mer. Duhamel
St. Joseph's
Fr. Plourde
Club Social de
Pawtucketville
Passe Temps
Joseph Dufort
Ludlam Street
Mr. Dufort
Elzear Larochelle
Mission Place
Wigginville
Soiree
Bella Lavigne
Baby Chaloux
Joseph Dextra
Joseph Bouley
Detective Bouley
Woonsocket
Blanche Dextra
Rose
Marie Anne Caisse
Saguenay River
Joseph Racicot
Chelsea
H. A. Racicot
Middlesex Street
Ovila Chagnon
St. Jean d’ Iberville
Que
Chagnon
Amanda Racicot
Bon Marche
Ferdinand Labelle
Waltham
Z. A. Normandin
Laconia
Weirs
Harold Richards
Chazy, N. Y
Joseph Richards
Green Trading
Chris Holmes
Merrimack St
Lowell, Mass
SAW
William H. McDonald
of Country Club
Colorado
W. P. Brazer & CO. Hatters and Outfitters
Central, Cor. Market Sts
J.J. McMannon
Prescott Street
Nursary, Draoat
Putnam & Son Co
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