The City notices and business changes in town
An item notes the Babbitt opticians at 28 Dutton street and August Saturday postings. Denis O Brien drugstore property at Bridge and Second streets sold to John F Murphy who plans a building for shops and offices. Also mentions Mr Whitcomb’s unusual securities record and Cook Taylor Co presenting gowns and sleeping outfits from selected flannels to combat coal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbitt Company
Opticians
Dutton Street
Denis O'Brien
Bridge and Second Streets
John F. Murphy
Whitcomb
Social summer travel and guest lists across Massachusetts
A long column lists residents and visitors at summer homes and hotels from Archer's Lake to Salisbury Beach. Names include Mr. Henry A. Smith and Mrs. Smith at Archer's Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson in Belfast and Old Orchard, Miss Edna Hayden in North Chelmsford, and many others visiting Martha’s Vineyard, Revere Beach, Magog, and Rye. Several local workers and tradespeople are noted with temporary moves, vacations to New York, Philadelphia, and Canada, plus a musical at Revere Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Smith
F. P. Chapman
Archer's Lake
Wrentham
Mr. Chapman
American Woolen Mills
Franklin
Franklin Yarn Mills
Patterson
Belfast
Brooks
Monroe
Old Orchard
Mr. W. Whiteley
Lawrence Street
B. W. Asquith
South Whipple Street
New York
Philadelphia
Edna P.hayden
North Chelmsford
Mary Lawrence
Hudson
Hayden
Grape Island
A Girl's Pluck and the Grape-Nuts Effect
Miss Annie Avery of Lanark Ontario recounts how Grape-Nuts transformed her health and study. Once nearing a breakdown from dyspepsia headaches and nervous exhaustion, she credits the cereal with rapid improvement enabling her to complete a year’s work in one year and pursue certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Avery
Lanark
Ont
President Roosevelt Arrival Plans Revised In Lowell
City hall last night set final arrangements for Roosevelt's Lowell visit next week with 400 invitations and badges. Officials debated carriage routes and platform setup, favoring open carriage for visibility and milder crowd disruption, while preserving a short common ground program. The plan includes American band, decorations, and a representative guest list, with committee adjournment to Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Lowell
City Hall
Badger
Hill
Common Council
Middlesex
Central
Merrimack
Dutton
Tere
M Company
Beals
Gillow
Middlesex Street
Messrs
Hill and
Molloy
Messrs. Legare and Cronin
Company G
September Fair Plans and New Exhibits Revealed
The fair runs September 11 to 13 with committees at work on attractions. A children's department will showcase seed distribution and prizes, while premiums loosen for amateurs and florists. Roadsters exclude track horses. pet stock coops cost 10 cents. grange and farmers parade expected. fine stock accommodations and a caterer planned for a 50 cent dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Westford Grange
Littleton Notes on Social Visits and Local News
Middlesex County routine bulletin records visits and guests in Littleton and nearby towns. Mentions include Mrs F A Patch entertaining Mr Patch, Miss Lulu Dix from Somerville visiting Adams family, and about 30 people taking a Gloucester excursion with a fine time reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Patch
Mr Patch
Fromhiladelphia
Lulu Dix
Somerville
Adams
Gloucester
Maude Davis
Fitchburg
Cora W. Davis
Mr. Brown
Chautauqua
Gertrude Wright
Nantasket Beach
Havens
Long Island
Susie Watts
Bridport
Josie Foley
Nellie F. Johnson
Fred Wethertree
New York
Warren. Fairbanks
Harvard
Boutwell denies talk of Congress bid by Fourth District Democrats
Ex Governor George S Boutwell 85 says he is not a candidate for any office and would not consider a run for Congress Despite circulating reports he was approached by Fourth District Democrats Boutwell calls the offer surprising and says he knows nothing of a political scheme until a Groton reporter learns of it at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton
George S. Boutwell
Congress
Fourth
Boutwell
North Chelmsford Notes on Local Calls and Calls
Mr and Mrs William Lewis and daughter Maggie return from Somerville after funeral of cousin Hobart who was ill six weeks. Annie Dolloff takes cashier job at D I Page Merrimack street. Reba and Emma Jones return from Paterson NJ Jr two weeks. Mrs J C Dundlon Arlington visits John Hobbs. Mrs John Callahan and Nellie two weeks at Hampton Beach. Mrs John Hobbs home from Nashua. Lena Lewis and Clifford Lewis of Somerville visit W F Lewis. Luther Hall Earl Lewis return from Provincetown vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Liddle
Grace
Ralph Street
Magog
Frank Twohey
Stevens Street
Sarah Carlin
Montreal
Walter H. Bagshaw
Leighton House
Winthrop Highlands
J. B. Goodman
Maine
Nahant House
Revére Beach
Lowen
Mary Munroe
St. Peter's Choir
Katherine Devine
Katherine Hickey
Mary Mahoney
Katherine Miskella
Mary Mullen
Josephine O'Connell
Katherine Reidy
Rose Kiernan
Katherine O'Connell
Mabel Yarnold
B Street
Waltham
Minnie E. Parker
Wentley
N. J
George Jefferson Swain
N. E. Tel & Tel. Co
Rye Beach
N. H
Flora B. Cambridge
Riverside Farm
Gleasondale
J. T. McLaughlin
New England
William Lewis
Maggie Lewis
Somerville
Hobart
Annie M. ‘Dolloff
D. I. Page
Merrimack Street
Reba
Emma Jones
Paterson
Wakefield Transforms with Sewer, Rails, and Electric Lines
Wakefield undergoes major upgrades with sewer connections to the metropolitan system, widening and double tracking Main and Albion streets, and electric road construction to Montrose Wakefield Park and Read ing. 1900 pound rails, Fletcher quarry granite blocks, and about one million paving stones mark the modernization effort. Main Street will reach 55 feet wide with double track to Boston enabling cars every 15 minutes and no turnouts for rapid service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Albion
Montrose
Wakefield Park
Railroad Street
Reading
Fletcher
Westford
Albion Street
Main Street
Boston
San Francisco Consul Ho Yow to Take Extended Leave
Ho Yow the Chinese consul at the port of San Francisco announces a formal extended leave of absence. He plans to pursue commercial interests for two years or more and may not return to the coast, potentially seeking another consulate assignment if he leaves the diplomatic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ho Yow
China
Tragic Injury As Young Worker Stripped By Belt
Joseph Herbert of South Framingham, 22, was injured at the Framingham steam laundry when a belt caught his shirt sleeve. Before the power could be shut off his clothing tore from his body. He was taken home for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Herbert
Framingham
Typhoid patient taken to hospital in Dracut
Alex Shafter of Swain street was removed to Lowell General Hospital suffering from typhoid fever. A large water tank is being erected on the hill behind the Merrimack Woolen Co mill to supply water to various mill departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Shafter
Swain Street
Lowell General Hospital
Merrimack Woolen Co
Delicate Women and Children Urged to Use Iron Peptiron
Delicate women, school boys and girls must have iron. Peptiron is offered as a specific remedy for weakness, paleness, nervousness and exhaustion caused by cares, duties, work, study, confinement, or other debilities.
Plumbers Licenses Exam Taken by Seven Men
Seven young men spent part of last evening in the rooms of the board of health taking the examination for plumbers licenses. The water board held a meeting last night but transacted only routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Water Board
Police Board Grants And Refusals At Weekly Meeting
The regular weekly police board meeting last night approved several licenses while deferring William H. Murphy’s license after revocation. Maurice Malinsky withdrew a second hand dealer license. Licenses granted included hawker and peddler approvals for Oliver Roberge, E J Barrett, J Hepburn, George F Cutler, Nelson Clermont, John Matthews, John F Farr, and Henry L Blood among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
William H. Murphy
Maurice Malinsky
Hawker
Oliver Roberge
Pawtucket Street
E. J. Barrett
Salem Street
J. Hepburn
Tewksbury
George F. Cutler
North Chelmsford
Nelson Clermont
Dracut
John Matthews
Mason
N. H
John F. Farr
Chelmsford
Henry L. Blood
North
Buyers' Association Meets in Convention
New York August 19 The fifth annual convention of the Buyers' Association of America opens today and runs through tomorrow Highlights include a proposed death beneficiary fund and the creation of a law department to aid buyers with issues from delays to damaged goods The convention will also elect officers with R C Dickman as president and G M Butler as secretary among the named nominees A L Fletcher J L Adrien and J J Jackson are listed as vice presidents and treasurer E M Sostman is among the nominees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buyers’ Association of America
R. C. Dickman
New York City
Charles L. Smith
Brooklyn
N. Y
A. L. Fletcher
Boston
J. L. Adrien
Philadelphia
J. J. Jackson
San Francisco
Cal
G. M. Butler
Milwaukee
E. M. Sostman
Peptiron touted as iron tonic in two forms
Advertised iron tonic Peptiron promises vitality vigor and healthy color. Sold as a liquid cordial elixir at 1 per bottle or chocolate coated pills at 50c or 1 per box. Made by C I Hood Co Hood s Sarsaparilla Lowell Massachusetts U S A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Hood CO
Hood’s Sarsaparilla
Lowell
Mass
U.S. A
Juniper Point sees no vacant cottages at Salem resort
Aug 20 1902 Juniper Point Salem reports no empty cottages despite rising demand. Popular plans include a rear park on Columbus avenue, boulevard beautification around the Willows, and a proposed combination fund. Local clubs such as the Juni per Independent Club hold dances, with concerts and balloon events enriching a lively season amid mixed weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Avenue
Durning's Provincial Tour Planned with Halifax Benefit
Durnings provincial tour receives support from the Nova Scotia Tourists association for a grand military band concert at Green Bank to aid the party. The sixty piece band is hailed as the finest in the British Provinces. Captain Charles E. Pye pledges to make the Lowell excursionists' Maritime Provinces visit pleasant and entertaining. Stakerooms are limited. prospective travelers should book soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
H. L. Chipman
Plant Line
Durning
Nova Scotia
Maritime Provinces
Blind Webb City wrestler wins city title
A blind man from Webb City Missouri has been crowned the champion wrestler of the city, showcasing remarkable skill and determination in the local event. The victory highlights adversity overcome and raises interest in future tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb City, Mo
Finest six day Boston tour offered by Parker Coal
A local advertisement touts a six day trip from Boston praised as the finest out of the city. Prospective travelers are directed to Mr. Durning at Parker Coal & Coke company, 10 Prescott St. Telephone 294. The price is 30 dollars covering all expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Durning
Parker Coal & Coke Company
Prescott St
Tel
Rhode Island Worsted Mills forms to expand textile output
Providence reports the Rhode Island Worsted Mills corporation chartered under New Jersey law with 300000 capital to produce cotton, wool, shoddy, worsted yarns and dry goods. It combines Regal Worsted of Olneyville and Rockingham mills of North Salem, NH, plans 60 workers and 5000 to 6000 pounds weekly capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Rhode Island
Rockingham Mills
North Salem
N. H
Olnerville
W. H. A. Fischer
Max H. Arning
Lucien F. Unkart
New York
L. F. UN
John E. Donley
Rhode Island and Worsted Mills Corporation
Donley & Co
Harris-Corliss
Rockingham
Great Plans Made at Mt Vernon Old Home Week
Mt Vernon New Hampshire August 19 arrangements for the fourth Old Home Week celebration are nearly complete. The event will be held August 23 and 24 with decorated village streets a coaching parade with Nashua First Regiment Band at 3 pm and 50 to 60 teams. The parade is organized by Rev and Mrs H P Peck and local couples. Illumination and fireworks Saturday night with a concert by the band. Visitors from Milford Wilton and Amherst expected. Sunday features a special old home week service with Rev A P Peck, music from Grand hotel guests, and a Boston preacher. Laymen services Sunday evening presided by Hon George A Marden and Hon Charles H Burns of Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinthian Club
Marblehead
Salem Cadet Band
Edwin J. Hylan
New England Bunting Company
George C. Dempsey
Edith Dempsey
Chiries R. Wood
Familly
Fuller Cottage
Frederick
Maud Conant
Batchelders
Ethel Pierce
Lowell
Ocean View
J. W. Robinson
Mt. Vernon
N. H
1St Regiment Band of
Nashua
H. P. Peck
George E. Bates
A. W. Bragg
J. F. Wellington
Rujah C.clark
C. E.usgood
Bos Cn and Dea
W. H. Kendall
Golf Club
Milford
Wilton
Amherst
A. P. Peck
Grand Hotel
A. A. Berle
D. D
Boston
George A. Marden
Charles H. Burns
Milton
Funerals for Callahan Ampleby McMahon Dandley In City
The funeral of Gertrude A Callahan was at 2 pm from 18 Fenwick street and burial in St Patrick cemetery under Undertaker Savage. John Ampleby’s funeral was at 4 pm from Undertaker Savage’s rooms and burial in Edson cemetery. Joseph McMahon’s service was at 2:30 pm from 185 Fayette street and 3 pm at Immaculate Conception church, with burial in St Peter’s cemetery under Undertaker McDermott. Anne Dandley’s service was at 8 o clock from 186 Powell street and burial in Edson cemetery, Rev Mr Bartlett officiating, bearers Eugene and Earl Foss Eugene Lovett Sydney Aldrich. Undertaker Weinbeck handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude A. Callahan
Fenwick Street
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Savage
John Ampleby
Edson Cemetery
Joseph McMahon
Fayette Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Fr. Dorgan
James McMahon
Thomas Kearns
John Fagan
Thomas Cannon
St. Peter’s Cemetery
McDermott
Anne Dandley
Powell Street
Edson
Mr. Bartlett
Eugene
Earl Foss
Eugene Lovett
Sydney Aldrich
Weinbeck
Obituaries and Death Notices Chronicle
Kilbourne in North Chelmsford announces Mrs. Margaret Kilbourne aged 80 years 7 months funeral private. Fortin in this city reports Mrs Jessie Fortin aged 65?0 years at home 21 Watson avenue. Dineen in Fitchburg Thomas Bernard aged 11 weeks. Smothers in South Nashua New Hampshire Alzina S Smothers aged 76 years 3 months 1 day funeral Thursday at 4 pm Edson cemetery chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilbourne
Chelmsford
Margaret Kilbourne
Fortin
Watson Avenue
Jessie Fortin
Dineen
Fitchburg
Bernard and
Mary Collins Dineen
Thomas
Smothers
Nashua
N. H
Alzina S. Smothers
Edson Cemetery
Y W C A Notes Prayer Meeting Speaker Named
The regular mid week prayer and praise service is set for this evening at 7 30 Miss Frances L Bennett will speak A noon prayer meeting follows at 12 15 All girls and women are invited to attend the gatherings at the Y W C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances L. Bennett
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Sun
Lowell Daily Courier
Alice L. Donnelly
Floyd Street
Webster, Mass
Militia
Willam J. Gookin
Domnick Cyr
Aiken Street
Pool
Frederick Cox
John J. Conlon
City Hall Avenue
Common Victualler
Harriet A. Walker
Kinsman Street
Charles H. Bent
Albert G. Leblanc
Gorham Street
Concord
Beverly
Democrat
Keefe
Horan
Middle ST. Near Central
Middlesex North Fair
Middlesex County
Littleton
Gov
Wakefield
South Framingham
City Hall Notes
Buyers’ Association
Juniper Point
Juniper Point, Salem
The
Willows
Salem
Willows Park
Worsted Mills Combine
Horace Ela
Hurd Street
Telephone
B. A. Lakey
Elizabeth Street
Auburn
David Kennedy
Massachusetts Normal Art School
Cor, Newbury
Exeter Sts
G. H. Bartlett
Harry Richardson
F. D. Munn & Son
Caleb L. Smith
Franklin Bicycles
Iver Johnson Bicycles
Featherstone
Sporting Goals Dept
Vw. P. Brazer & Cos Central
Corner Market St
Optician
Geo. G. Rogers
DR. J. F. True & CO
A. W. Browa
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