Not Guilty for Seven Men in Plymouth Tarring Case
In Plymouth on December 2 the jury found seven Marion men Oliver Andrews Noble Bates Owen Bum pus Andrew Clifford Rector McLeod Wm H Potter and Joseph Silva not guilty on all counts in the tarring and feathering case against James McDonald and Mrs Clara Potter. Each defendant’s case was considered separately after lengthy deliberation and alibis were proven. The seven were discharged as the court adjourned. The public reaction was jubilant with the crowd departing for hotels.
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Plymouth
Plymouth Superior Court
Marion
James McDonald
Oliver Andrews
Noble E. Bates
Owen F. Bumpus
Andrew N. Clifford
Rector D. McLeod
Wm. H. Potter
Joseph Silva
Harris
French
Cummings
Ass River
Juege Harris
Clara Potter
Northern Lights at Cheatres charms fair audience
The second week of Corse Payton Comedy Company opened with Northern Lights drawn by a strong cast led by J Frank Burke as John Swiftwind and Miss Hamilton as Helen Dare. The show blends serious themes with comedy as Japs perform rope feats, and Paulene Fielding and D J Sullivan entertain with songs and acting. The afternoon matinee featured Papa's Baby at the Academy with Harry Watson, Miss Hutchings, Ed Edwards and Josie Claflin delivering lively farce and variety numbers. Tonight and tomorrow another lively program continues at the Academy, with A New York Girl promised on Thursday featuring Frolicsome File Flyaway and a 35-person cast with lavish scenery.
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Corse Payton
Northern Lights
J. Frank Burke
John Swiftwind
Miss Hamilton
Helen Dare
New York
Harry Mantell
Eliot Barrington Hicks
Pauline Fielding
Harry Mantel
D. J. Sullivan
the Merchant
Academy
Harry Watson
Peter Rhinebeck
Alice Hutchings
Ed. Edwards
Papa
Sarah C. Harford
Josie Claflin
Charles A. Watson
Billie
Ethe Biter
Mr. Watson
Miss Hutchings
Ocean
London
Mr. Edwards
Herbert
Willing
Willard Ramsdell
Emma Ryeford
Paul
Emil Petching
Academy of Music
Eulalie
The New Coachman shines at Casto vaudeville this week
The Casto hosts the 99-100s vaudeville with the New Coachman and Horseshoe Three acts drawing strong crowds. Louis Simon delivers clean witty comedy while Miss Gardner impresses with presence and polish. Horseshoe Three presents broader humor with eccentric characters in Hila Dolores Saved Him.
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Casto
Louis Simon
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Claim To Cure Deafness
An advertisement-like text argues hearing loss stems from catarrh and head noises. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure, citing cases and testimonials from an Army surgeon and a modiste, and urges readers to buy for 50 cents a box or request a free booklet by mail.
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Beccause
Stuart
Jane Barlow
Beverly
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Casto show praised for lively vaudeville lineup
The article extols a weekend Casto performance featuring Murphy and Riley, Miss LaMarche, the Female Drummer quartet, Annie Hart, Agnes Baylies, Hank Whitcomb, and the Dancing Howards. Described as a gem of character work and rib-tickling, the act draws praise for vocal prowess, imitations, and dance variety, promising satisfaction for patrons.
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Gether
Messrs
Murphy and
Riley
Miss LaMarche
Annie Hart
Comedienne
Agnes Baylies
Hank Whitcomb
Casto
Haynes
Stratton Handley Concert At Odd Fellows Temple
Concert at Odd Fellows temple tomorrow features Stratton and Handley with Samuel Siegel world’s leading mandolinist Hyman Meyer pianist and mimic and the Temple quartet of Boston. Siegel’s playing praised for violin like tones Meyer noted for wit and humor and mimicry. Concert starts at 7 45 pm with seats on sale at Ellingwood’s drug store.
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Odd Fellows’ Temple
Messrs. Stratton and
Handley
Samuel Siegel
New York
Hyman Meyer
Temple Quartette
Boston
Siegel
Meyer
Emerald Isle
Ellingwood’s
Mascagni to Perform in Lawrence Opera House Program
Mascagni will appear in Lawrence next Thursday with a 64 member orchestra directing a two part program. An operatic concert precedes the full Cavalleria Rusticana with cast and chorus. Tickets range 50 cents to $2, offered at M Steinert Sons Co 130 Merrimack Street.
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Mascagni
Lowell
Lawrence Opera House
Boston
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Merrimack Street
Cavalleria Rusticana
Old Colony Trust Seeks Foreclosure in Michigan Telephone Suit
Judge Swan grants a preliminary injunction in U S circuit court at Detroit on the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston petition. The move is the first step to foreclose first and supplementary mortgages on Michigan Telephone Company tied to $5 million in bonds. The action cites defaulted interest on $285,000 in bonds and seeks to bar disposal of company property.
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Detroit
Henry H. Swan
Michigan Telephone Company
United States
Old Colony Trust Company of
Boston
Old Colony Trust Company
Trust Company
Telephone Company
Michigan Company
Middlesex North Pomona Grange Meeting Notes
The Middlesex North Pomona Grange will meet at Odd Fellows hall Centralville Bridge street near Third on Friday December 5. Morning session opens at 10 with the fifth degree, then routine business. At 11 the fourth degree and admission of subordinate Grange members. Officers to be elected. Dinner at 12 20 in the lower hall. Open meeting at 1 45 with entertainment by Bro Baker Medfield. Committee reports and a discussion on improving agriculture fairs.
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Grange
Odd Fellows Hall
Centralville
Bridge Street
Lower Hall
Bro. Baker
Medfield
For Sale House and Land In Prime City Location
Three listings note a eight room house on a large lot near the square offered at 1800 after an assessed 2250, plus a house and barn with 7000 feet near Merimack square on the electric line for 750, and a new cottage with modern plumbing and gas sewer connections on a nice lot for 1450. Contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street, telephone 908-2.
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Merimack Square
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Hair and Electricity Device Promises Gentle Hair Drying
An ad touts electrified wires heated by a current to gently warm the scalp and dry hair without shocks or heat from stoves. A fan air passes over the warm wires delivering quick drying while claiming benefits for hair health and delaying grayness. The device is sold by Rhodes' Hair Store.
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Rhodes
Blondin Murder Trial Opens in Boston Court
Joseph Blondin, a French Canadian engineer, faces a Suffolk County jury for the murder of his wife Margaret Emma Blondin. Opening arguments by Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin outline the body found headless in Chelmsford and the trunk in transit from Boston, with Blondin’s movements and alleged motives scrutinized as the trial begins.
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Boston
Joseph Wilfrid Blondin
Margaret
Old Court House
Braley and
Stevens
Suffolk County Bench
Blondin
John D. McLaughlin
Chelmsford
Mass
Edwin M. Battles
Nicholas Terry
Joseph W. Hendrix
E. Burritt Palmer
Patrick J. Welch
Daniel D. Roche
John C. Johansen
Elmer C. Poole
John Shumat
Omer E. Orton
Alan G. McLane
Herbert D. Gardner
Talesmen
Morrison
McLaughlin
Margaret Emma _ Blondin
Canada
Green Street
Providence
Commonwealth
The
Chelmaford
Chelmeford
Expreseman
Merrimack Street
Stamford Street
North Station
New York
Osterhout
Parker
Lowell
Blue Flannel Shirts From Pollard & Co
The Charleston firm advertises navy blue twisted wool flannel shirts in single and double breasted styles. Priced at 98 cents each, these heavy, unshrinkable shirts feature bonel and extended collars, and retail value is cited at 1.25 dollars. The note then shifts to a political remark about Roosevelt and a local reaction to a negro office appointment.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
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Sherlock Holmes” Company
Herbert Kelcey
Effie Shanhon
William Gillette
A. Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Conan Doyle
Doyle
Opera House
Stratton-Handley
Lawrence
Michigan
Petition OF Old Colony CO
Middlesex North
Pomona Grange
Winchester
Winchester Pile
Drugpists
B Express
Winchester Pil Cure CO
Medford
Falls & Burkinshaw
Middlesex Street
Bowler Bros
Worcester, Mass
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Worcester
Aol
Qld
New England
J. H. Cutter
Aims
C. J. Murphy
Dutton ST
Sole
Charleston
8. C
Roosevelt
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex St
G. G. Read
Pearson's Drug Store
Gina” Voneuan
Gunte Wee
Marcy Lede
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