Florist C L Marshal Moves To Central Street
After September 1 C L Marshal the florist will be found at 114 Central street with a full line of flowers fruits and vegetables. Cook Taylor Co advertises their new fall stock of print percale and flanelette wrappers made to order in clean factories. They open a complete stock of flannel nightgowns and short skirts for ladies misses and children this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Marshal
Central Street
Cook, Taylor & Co
Misses Agnes and Esther Mc Aloon traveling readers notes
A long list records visitors from Fletcher street and nearby towns visiting Passaic New Jersey Atlantic City Philadelphia and New York City. The captions name Misses Ethelyn Grierson Lottie Staples and Edith Bailey among others visiting Revere beach Waltham Chester and various New Hampshire towns this season. Many travelers plan return dates and camps or beaches during late summer trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
Esther McAloon
Fletcher Street
Passaic
N. J
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
New York City
Ethelyn Grierson
Middlesex Street
Waltham
Revere Beach
Edward H. Clifton
Maine
Lottie Staples
Fifth Street
Edward Eastman
Chester
N. H
James Kennedy
Harry Lee
Collinsville
Katie Nickerson
Alice Kennedy
Fannie Tucker
Re- Vere Beach
T. W. Griffin
Malden
Mass
Dracut
Edith G. Bailey
New Hampshire
Hillsboro
Tilton
Franklin
Sandonton
Laconia
Mwiers
Wentworth
Warren
Vermont
Massachusetts
Belle J. Luce
Frank
Emma B. Goodwin
Sarah Huxley
J. C. Hood
Harry Williams
Walter Staples
Hampton
Salisbury
Geo. W. French
Kingsfield
E. C. Carll
F. L. Russell
Westford Street
Conford
Suncook
J. Henderson
Canada
Eugene C. Barker
Ethel
17Th Street
E. R. Heath
Salem
William Smith
Chestnut Street
Lynn
Christabel Burrows
High Street
Boston
E. H. Packer
Henry W. Packer
George Eno
Albert Knapp
Lulu Carter
Tryon
N. C
Lowell
Bellevue Street
Sparks Declares Candidacy for Fifth Massachusetts District
Hon. John T. Sparks announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the fifth Massachusetts district. He pledges a fair, open campaign, support for the party, and loyalty to the eventual nominee, urging fellow candidates to do likewise. He notes awareness of other Democrats seeking the nomination and emphasizes unity after the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Sparks
Congress
Massachusetts
Man Housekeeper Describes 90 Day Grape Nuts Diet
A wife explains how her husband thrived on a simple breakfast plan during her month away. Four teaspoons of Grape-Nuts with salt and cream, bread and butter, Posatum Cereal Coffee, and fruit, plus a 9 hour workday, supposedly improved his health and weight. Ostum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan, promotes the routine for office workers and sedentary people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Boy Injured by Electric Car in Gorham Street
Eight year old Joseph Higginsbottom was struck by an electric car near Butler Avenue on Gorham Street while running from an alley. He suffered a severely lacerated left leg and shock, with no broken bones. doctors expect possible skin grafts but his condition was not yet critical. The boy, whose father is a blacksmith, had just returned from England with his mother.
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Joseph Higginsbottom
Prospect Street
Gorham Street
Butler Avenue
Edson Cemetery
Merrimack Square
Thomas Higginsbottom
England
First Congregational Church Sermon On Bible Belief
Rev. Ralph Gillam acting pastor preached Sunday why he believes the Bible, recounting personal doubt, conversion, fulfilled prophecies, and biblical figures. He cited Beecher on scripture value and quoted Eliott’s view of John fourteen as news, with a large gathering and Mrs. Hanson singing in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gillam
First Congregational Church
Christ
Mr. Gillam
David
John
Jesus
Henry Ward Beecher
El-iott
Labor Day Parade Plans Outlined by Trades Council
The Trades and Labor Council held a post noon meeting to ready the Labor Day celebration. Unions will draw for line position next Sunday and elect an aid to the chief marshal. A Nashua visit is planned with a sub committee to Nashua Tuesday evening. Four divisions are expected and bands are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Council
Nashua
Married Thirty Years Celebrated With Surprise Party
Last Friday marked the 30th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Hobden’s marriage in Butterfield Street with a surprise party by friends. The couple received many presents and enjoyed a musical program and light refreshments before a late singalong of Auld Lang Syne. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis of Pelham and several others from Haverhill Chelmsford Concord NH New York and nearby. Archie Bennie received credit for organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hobden
Butterfield Street
Pelham
Harry Mitchell
Haverhil
Patrick Donohue
James Foye
Chelmsford
James Lucia
Concord
N. H
Wm. Welch
New York
Archie Bennie
A Sydney Bridge and London Bridge Compared
A Sydney bridge mirrors London bridge in its historic ties to a great city. Pyrmont bridge serves as the harbor counterpart in Sydney, linking densely populated shores across Sydney harbor. Before 1857 ferries and row boats carried travelers between the banks until a wooden bridge was built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
Pyrmont Bridge
New South Wales
Remembered by associates of Lawrence Hosiery official
Edward Quigley left the Lawrence Hosiery at noon Saturday and associates in the winding room presented him a ring and a dress suitcase as a token of esteem. The second hand Charles Thessin made the presentation on behalf of the employees, and Mr. Quigley expressed his appreciation. Ms. Quigley is about to move to Providence Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Quigley
Lawrence Hosiery
Charles Thessin
Quigley
Cyclist Thrown From Bicycle in Hampshire Street Incident
Charles J. Glidden rode rapidly through Hampshire street Friday evening and turned into West Sixth street when he struck a curb and was thrown to the ground. He was picked up, revived, and walked home without ambulance use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire Street
Charles J. Glidden
West Sixth Street
Mr. Glidden
Baptist Young People Rally Planned at First Baptist Church
A large gathering of Baptist Young People representatives from the city and surrounding towns met at the YMCA to discuss and set plans for a rally to be held at First Baptist Church early next September. Able speakers have already been secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People’s Societies
Baptist Young People
First Baptist Church
Peptiron iron tonic advertised by Hood’s Sarsaparilla
An 1900s promotional claim extols Peptiron iron tonic for improving complexion and boosting strength. It targets pale and anemic individuals and promises benefits for nervous, circulatory, and digestive issues. Available as a liquid cordial for $1 a bottle or chocolate coated pills at 50c or $1 per box by Hood & Co. Lowell Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Taken on a Mortgage Stock of Groceries Itemized
Taken on a mortgage is a list of goods including 2 barrels of molasses 1 barrel Hines vinegar 4 chests tea 100 pounds cream of tartar 200 pounds coffee 5 boxes soap and a full line of canned goods to be delivered or sold under the lien.
Power and morality in democratic politics and leadership
A long essay extols broad democracy where every man shares government duties and votes. It argues true politics serves the greatest good, demands informed citizens, and condemns office seekers driven by self-interest. It praises New England debating traditions, warns against apathy, and highlights Mr Balfour’s leadership and aristocratic command in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old New England
Scott
Smith Baker
Portland Express
A Study of Mr. Balfour in Politics and Power
The piece contrasts the real Balfour with press depictions, noting his Ireland governance and Ladysmith decisions. It argues his calm demeanor masks iron will and leadership, citing his four years in Ireland and the 1899 Ladysmith order as proof of decisive executive strength. It ends mid thought on Lord Bowen.
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Balfour
Chamberlain
Ireland
Archaos
John Morley
Ladysmithr
Buller
Sir George White
Mr. Balfour
Lord Bowen
High Court of Iudicature
Origin of the College Yell and Its Primitive Roots
The article discusses Prof Gummere's view that verse began as social rhythmism found in Africa and the Pacific, in work songs, and in sailors’ chants, noting Spain and southern Negro laborers as examples. It argues the American college yell fits this ancient pattern, a communal, meaningless chant lacking author, and urges scientific study and tabulation by students of origins.
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Gummere
Africa
Pacific Islands
Spain
Billy Whang
Hartford Times
Humane treatment of snakes in John Muir tale
In a Youth's Companion piece, John Muir recounts killing two rattlesnakes on the San Joaquin plain. He describes misjudged hunting, a failed strike, and a final fatal stomp, then vows to kill no more except in self defense, championing respect for all creatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Muir
San Joaquin
Public Buildings Dept Fires Nine Painters and Six Carpenters
Supt Gillow informed the workers at noon Saturday that their services would no longer be required. Benjamin Smith, a longtime employee and regarded as among the best carpenters, was among those dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Buildings Department
Supt
Gillow
Benjamin Smith
Funeral notices and obituaries from local city records
Funeral of Luke McCoy held at parents home with burial at St Patrick Cemetery under Undertaker Molloy. Mary A Davis services in Edson chapel and burial in Edson cemetery under C. M. Young. Local obituaries include A T Winn age 1 year 11 months at 207 Mammoth road and Mary Thyne age 30 living 129 Charles street with husband and four children. Joseph Marshal age 7 months at 126 Charles street. Ann Dandley age 87 years 10 months at 186 Powell street. Stephen H Mann age 66 years 2 months 10 days at 51 Lane street. Lila E Barthelson age seven months at 68 Bowden street.
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Luke McCoy
Lakeview Avenue
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Molloy
Mary A. Davis
Edson Chapel
C. L. Merriam
Edson Cemetery
C. M. Young
Stephen M .Lovett
Powell Street
Ann Dandley
Mann
Lane Street
Stephen H. Mann
Barthelson
Bowden Street
Lila E
John
Annie Barthelson
Vital Statistics Deaths and Ages Listed
Edmond Coutoure an 11 month old infant dies with diarrheal illness. Francis A. Gookin 7 weeks maras mus. Lydia A R Pratt 90 senility. Aurora C Cooper 61 pneumonia. Thomas Garlin 36 pneumonia. Wilfred Paquette 27 pneumonia. Nellie Proenca 5 convulsions. Theodore Barry 8 months illness. Eva L Sewell 4 months bronchitis. Marie B Mailhot 1 month debility. Olive A Barnes 54 carcinoma uterus. Mary Flannagan 6 months convulsions. Sarah J Reynolds 60 apoplexy. Ruth Y Svensson 2 typhoid fever. John J Sullivan 10 months diarrheal illness. Rose Silva 8 months enteritis. Mary Miozia 4 months marasmus. Bernard Fowler 76 old age. Mary Fitzgerald 58 cholera morbus. Marie L Richette 34 consumption. Nellie Silva 8 months mariner? mistranscription. Mary F Hoyt 71 general paresis. Adele Lord 62 cancer. Ulric Delisle 32 phthisis. Ralph T Monk 8 accidental drowning. Ledia M Champagne 5 consumption. Frank B Carney 7 months maras. Catherine Healey 6 months cholera. Edna M Butler ? months gastroenteritis. Lea Gaudette 35 disease of heart. Mathew Carroll 32 hemorrhage. Leo Duquette 7 months pneumonia. Blanche Thifault 2 months debility. James Pappos 1 month diarrheal inft. City Clerk Girard P Dadman.
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Edmond Coutoure
Francis A. Gookin
Marasmus
Lydia A. R. Pratt
Aurora C. Cooper
Thomas Garlin
Wilfred Paquette
Nellie Proenca
Theodore Barry
Eva L. Sewell
Marie B. Mailhot
Olive A. Barnes
Mary Flannagan
Sarah J. Reynolds
Ruth Y. Svensson
John J. Sullivan
Rose Silva
Mary Miozia
Bernard Fowler
Mary Fitzgerald
Marie L. Richette
Nellie Silva
Mary F. Hoyt
Adele Lord
Ulric Delisle
Ralph T. Monk
Ledia M. Champagne
Frank B. Carney
Catherine Healey
Edna M. Butler
Lea Gaudette
Mathew Carroll
Leo Duquette
Blanche Thifault
James Pappos
Diol
Inft
Girard P. Dadman
Mortuary report from the boards of health
Population 99 574 total deaths 54 deaths under five 17 infectious diseases 1 acute lung diseases 4 typhoid fever 1 Death rate for the week ending Aug 16 1902 17 75 against 20 88 and 27 15 for previous two weeks Infectious diseases reported for the week ending Aug 16 1902 Diphtheria 3 measles 1 Board of Health.
Lowell Machine Shop lands Poulan mills contract
The Lowell Machine Shop has secured the contract to supply spindles and looms for Poulan cotton mills in Poulan Georgia. Building work is nearly finished and ready for machinery installation planned for late October. A large warehouse and twenty cottages will be built, and the power plant is prepared to start operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Poulan Cotton Mills
Poulan
He Mills
Lowell and Pelham rail line nearing completion
The last rails on the Lowell and Pelham line will be laid next Wednesday. Track work has reached Peter Donohoe's farm area. The Boston and Northern has extended tracks to the Dracut line along New Moody Street to enable the connection. The full line is planned to open by Labor Day.
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Lowell & Pelham
Peter Donohoe
Boston & Northern
Dracut
New Moody Street
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Newcastle-on-Tyne
Manchester Ship Canal
Hawarden
United States
Pyrmont
Tower Bridge
London
John Plummer
First Cong’s Church
Labor Day
Sydney Bridge
Baptist Rally
Peptiron
Courier
Whipple Street
J. M. Farrell
Mr. Chamberlain
William Harcourt
Cecils
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Cavendishes
Russells
George W. Smalley
The
Independent
Vital Statistics
Mortuary Report
Board OF Health
Lowell & Pelham Line
Horace Ela
Hurd Street
Telephone 580
Tom
Rhodes’ New Hair
Merrimack Street
Harry Richardson
Thompson Hardware CO
Lowell Steam
West Street
India
Tion
F. D. Munn & Son
Caleb L. Smith
Je J. McOmanmon
Prescott Street
Garter & Sharburne’s
Merrimack, Cor
Bridge St
Optician Geo. & Rogers
A. W. Brown
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