Memorial Address by Blossom for Elks Members in Lowell Lodge
William Alden Blossom of Boston gave the memorial address at a Lowell lodge No. 87 Elks service in Huntington hall honoring four deceased members Cleveland J. Cheney James Hackett George H. Young and George F. Offutt The program featured music readings and solos with the ceremony ending in a benediction and doxology.
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William Alden Blossom
Boston
George F. Keangell
Huntington Hall
Lowell Lodge No. 87
B. P. O. Ellis
Cleveland J. Cheney
James Hackett
George H. Young
George F. Offutt
Lowell Lodge
Chopin
Hibbard
Leybach
Allen Lowe
Boston Lodge
Daniel J. Donahue
The
Elks
George F. Kenngett
Order
Charles Algernon Sidney Vivian
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Mr. Kenngett
Peo
Five Burk family killed in Wopsononock railroad fire
A mother and four children perished in a fire at Gwin Station on the Wopsononock railroad near Altoona Pennsylvania shortly after 2 am. The husband Carl W. Burk, 42, escaped severely burned but alive. The victims are Mary C. Burk 42 Adam G. Burke 16 Mary E. Burk 13 Joanna Burk 11 Joseph Victor Burk 8.
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Altoona
Gwin Station
Wopsononock
Mary C. Burk
Adam G. Burke
Mary E. Burk
Joanna Burk
Joseph Victor Burk
Carl W. Burk
Incendiary Fire Destroys Unoccupied House in West Derry
In West Derry New Hampshire an unoccupied house owned by Mrs J D Davison was totally burned last night in a probable incendiary fire. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars and insured. Authorities investigate cause and suspects.
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West Derry
N. H
J. D. Davison
Janitor Killed In Fitchburg Bank Elevator
Leonard C. Brown was killed in the elevator of the Safety Fund bank building in Fitchburg Massachusetts tonight. He had served as janitor for two weeks.
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Fitchburg
Mass
Leonard C. Brown
Safety Fund Bank
For Sale Cottage Near Broad Way In Best Repair
Cottage house of eight rooms near Broad Way offered for sale at $1009. Owner leaves city and sells. Also listed is a four acre city farm with eight rooms in nearly new condition, good barn, hen house for 300 hens, and a bargain at $2200. Contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central St.
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Broadway
T. H. Elliott
Central St
Buller Sunday Demonstrations Pass Quietly in London
London observers reported a peaceful Buller Sunday with thousands lining the embankment while unions and workers formed a procession from Northumberland Avenue to Hyde Park. A plaster bust of Gen Buller was toppled by a carrier amid jeers but leaders restrained the crowd. A resolution of sympathy for Gen Buller was adopted amid cheers at Hyde Park.
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London
Buller
Gen. Buller
Northumberland Avenue
Pall Mall
St. James Street
Picadilly
Hyde Park
Charing Cross
Devonshire
Colonies
Ferry collision claims three lives on San Francisco Bay
In a night crash between ferries San Rafael and Sausalito three people died including W. G. Crandall secretary of Long Syrup works and a three year old child. About 20 passengers were injured as survivors describe a panic and heroic acts including Fireman Gielow who shut off steam to prevent an explosion.
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San Francisco
San Rafael
Sausalito
W. G. Crandall
Long Syrup Works
George Tredway
Walker
Ross Valley
Crandall
Argel Island
Gielow
James S. McCue
Vital Statistics List of Deaths and Ages
The record lists numerous individuals with ages and causes of death such as typhoid fever pneumonia tuberculosis diphtheria and heart disease among others. Notable entries include Elsie Allen Elizabeth Poore Bridget Conners Mary Laughlin and William Bissell with ages ranging from infants to seniors. City Clerk Girard P. Cadman is noted at the end.
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Elsie R. Allen
John Slattery
Elizabeth H. Poore
Jessie Miller
Charles A. Prescott
Jennette B. Bailey
Dolores Smaller
Margaret Smith
Ovida Sarazin
Wilfred Hebert
Adeline Piche
George F. Curtis
Bridget Conners
Elizabeth Armstrong
Mary Laughlin
Joseph Platt
Alden Caron
Melissa D. Wehr
Mary Drohan
Alfred Burelle
Isidore Costello
Elizabeth Scanlon
Flore Poliquin
Alfred L. Lebrun
Anna Bonin
Joseph N. Lagasse
William E. Bissell
Thomas Goggin
Philomene Guimond
Peter McNamara
Ira M. Chase
Louisa A. Rogers
Mary E. Wilson
James J. Commerford
Nellie Taylor
John Boyd
James M. Palmer
Philip Tully
Mary McCusker
Malison L. Plummer
Alden Lamglois
James McCartney
James J. Morris
Arthur T. Mochrie
Wilfred Ratelle
Girard P. Cadman
Mortuary Report for Week Ending November 30 1901
Board of Health records show population 94 969 with 45 total deaths for the week ending November 30 1901. Among deaths 16 were under five, infectious diseases accounted for 9, acute lung diseases 11, typhoid fever 2, diphtheria 7. The week’s death rate stood at 24.63 per thousand, vs 20.80 and 22.99 in the prior two weeks. Infectious disease totals for the same week include typhoid fever 3, diphtheria 32, membranous croup 1, measles 67, smallpox 1.
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Board OF Health
Christmas lists prove a practical yet cold hearted plan
Preparing Christmas lists in advance seems a cold blooded business proposition yet it saves givers from anxiety and last minute scrambles. It frames gift shopping as organized effort benefiting both giver and recipient.
Barn Fire at O'Toole Farm Saves Seven Cattle
A large hay and cattle barn owned by Edward O'Toole of North Billerica burned last night on the Tewksbury road, destroying the structure and 30 tons of hay and three wagons. O'Toole rescued seven dairy cows despite blistering heat, with fire units arriving too late to save the barn. Total loss estimated at $3,500, partially insured. wind kept flames from spreading to adjacent buildings.
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Edward O'Toole
North Billerica
Tewksbury
O'Toole
Mr. O'Toole
Patrick
North
Billetwaa
Lawrence W. Buckley
Courier-Citizen
Electric lighting on Grand Trunk trains and cars
The Grand Trunk railway began using electric lighting on several trains during summer, powering dining and cafe parlor cars with electric fans. The system and equipment were supplied by the Consolidated Electric Lighting and Equipment company. The jury awarded them a gold medal at the Pan American exposition after reviewing competing car lighting systems.
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Grand Trunk Railway
Consolidated Electric Lighting and Equipment Company
Improvements in Congress Halls in Springfield Republican
Representatives in Congress are to be housed in an elegant hall comparable to the Massachusetts House. The Capitol is refurnished with mahogany desks, ball bearing chairs, green and gold carpets, opera chairs in the gallery, and richly decorated lounging areas. The Supreme Court room is being rebuilt and the Senate library now has steel shelving as a premier reference collection in the United States.
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Congress
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Washington
Beacon Hill
National House
Capitol
Senate
United States
Springfield Republican
Why did he jilt her why secretary root weighs Crawford case
Secretary Root faced an odd case as Crawford of Camden seeks a lieutenant appointment after jilting a South Carolina woman. Opposed by her relatives and state lawmakers, Root delayed the appointment but granted a personal interview. Crawford refused to reveal his reasons, asking the girl’s mother to send a letter for judgment. Root urged the mother to forward the letter or he may still appoint him. The episode shows the department’s unusual effort to be fair.
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Tennyson
Mr. Kenngett
Crawford
Camden
S. C
South Carolina
Root
Mr. Root
Sousa Performs for King at Sandringham Concert
London December 1 Sousa and his band played by royal command at Sandringham before King Edward Queen Alexandra and the royal family. The concert lasted two hours and at its close Mr Selisa was presented to the king who received him graciously.
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London
Sousa
Royal Command
Sandringham
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Mr. Sélisa
Edward
About the House Department Column Notes
A Lowell journal column offers household tips from a practical housekeeper. The piece jokes about carving turkey, biscuit cushions, and finding an all round house girl, then shares anecdotes on parsnip dishes with cream, warm bread digestion, and chalk bags for grease removal.
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Lowell
T. Lowell Weef
Household stain remedies from a careful home expert
A reader offers methods for treating stains on washable fabrics using alcohol for fruit stains and acids on silk or wool, with tests on scraps. Grass stains respond to alcohol before washing. lemon water can freshen towels. For grease on colored silks, French chalk or corn starch in cheesecloth bags with heat helps lift the stain without scorching the fabric.
Pineapple Pudding and Farina Soup Recipes
Pineapple pudding uses fresh or canned pineapple with juice, yolks, cream, and a moulded set, while Farina Soup blends butter, farina, boiling water, and hot milk, enriched with yolks and eggs, then served immediately as a warm starter. The notes reference a New York Post and Table Talk.
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New York Post
Butte
Temperance in Working Women and Overwork Critique
A September Good Housekeeping piece argues that a hard working wife is seen as a model yet pays a hidden price. It urges husbands to appeal to affection and prudence to curb overwork, stressing emotional companionship and family welfare over endless labor.
The First Thanksgiving Feast With Massasoit Hosts
A colonial scene describes the Mayflower settlers scanning the seas for spoil and gathering wild turkey venison bear and other game to feed the colony for a week. Massasoit and ninety his Indians join the feast bringing five deer and a basket of oysters. The outdoor feast, balmy air, features brow roast turkey and pumpkin pie while Massasoit, in a mix of Indian garb and European attire, is honored by Edward Winslow. The meal helps cement a forty year bond between settlers and natives.
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Massasoit
Thomen
Edwar Winslow
H Dian
New Sleeping Car Service to Chicago from South Station
Announcement of a new sleeping car service from Boston South Station at 1 p m directed to Buffalo Detroit and Chicago via Boston Albany New York Central and Michigan Central railroads. Describes the service as the best quickest safest and only direct double track link from New England to these points. Includes contact A B Hanson General Passenger Agent and a note about a pungent moth ball.
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South Station
Boston
Buffalo
Detroit
Chicago
Albany
New York Central
Michigan Central
New England
Hanson
Agen
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Elks’ Memorial
George B. Mevis
Winn Rollins
James Healey
Joseph Ryan
Milo Brown
J. T. Sloan
Andrew J. Halpin
H. A. Toupin
W. E. Keeley
Richard Gumb
Thomas E. Boucher
Joseph Hicks
Samuel H. Harvey
C. Sydney Smith
Harry M. Gumb
George W. Healey
W. A. Johnson
John S.S. Marion
Lowell Lodge of Elks
of War Office
War Office
Vital Statistics
Mortuary Report
Braley
Sarah Mann
Frank Mann
Estella O. Adams
Wm. H. Adams
Annie M. Lent
Winton L. Lent
Minnie Andrews
Geo. W. Andrews
Ellen Fox
Thomas Fox
Annie J. Culver
J. Hutch Culver
Emma Smith
Thos
W. Smith
Emma B. Swan
Albert J. Swan
Lillie A. Buckiman
Geo. C. Buckman
John F. White
Mary A. White
Agnes Holmes
Geo. N. Holmes
Mary Hebert
Eugene Hebert
Minnie FE
Regan
Edw
Forest Frayer
Charlotte Frayer
Florence O. Taylor
W. Tayor
Lewis J. Greeley
Cordelia L. Greeley
James E. Brown
Elizabeth H. Brown
Geo.d. Raymond
Hattie D. Raymond
C. Fred Myers
Annie L. Myers
Edwin A. Sanborn
Harriet J. Sanborn
James MacDonald
Jeanette MacDonald
Marie E. Hawley
John C Hawley
Lena F. Foster
Robert Foster Jeouis A. Gindret
Nellie M. Gindret
Nettie M. McElwane
Geo
B. Aaronian
Frederick J. Heine
Effie
A. Heine
Minnie B. Davis
Granville W. Davis
Clarence W. Mosher
Mary E. Mosher
Sarah Firth
Alen Firth
Clara E. Chase
Odell R. Chase
Lillias A. Sharpe
John R. Sharpe
Augusta D. Chase
Joseph
Chase Arthur T. Abramson
Grace E
Alou
Anya
Mae
Lowell Erizen
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