Frightened Woman Appeals to Dr Pierce for Nervousness Cure
A reader letters section extols Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a God send for weak and sickly women suffering nervous disorders. Testimonies from Mrs C N Anderson and Mrs C Nelson describe relief after using Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets, highlighting safer, non narcotic relief and a private, letter based consultation with the Buffalo physician.
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Lows
Pr. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Mrs. C. Nelson
Chemawa
Marion Co
Oregon
Lynn Aldermen Postpone Action on Street Car Franchises
Lynn aldermen tabled action on Lynn and Boston railroad franchises after a streets committee report. The plan grants double tracks on Western avenue to Washington street and along Lynnfield street to the Lynnfield line, with completion required by 1903. The city gains no paving or other compensation, but the line promises a Salem to Boston route via Western avenue, with 15 cent fares and 15 minute service between Lynn and Boston once built.
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Lynn
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Committee On
Fastern
Western Avenues
Western Avenue
Washington Street
Lynnfield Street
Lynnfield
Salem
Boston
Lynn Boundary
Floating Bridge
Galem
Wakefield
Peabody
City
Typical Southern Storm Passes Over New England
A typical Southern storm moved over New England late tonight with its center west of Boston, affecting the six states as it passes through. The weather system brought unsettled skies and gusty conditions across the region as residents prepared for continued winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Coastal storm rages with hurricane force winds and heavy rain
A severe coastal storm lashes the region with east and southeast gales, heavy rainfall in the south and Maine, and several inches of snow in New Hampshire and Vermont. Coasting fleets report exposed positions off the coast while Block Island peaks near hurricane strength at 84 mph. Four schooners ashore at Beverly with crews rescued from one vessel. Gloucester reports downed wires and damaged shore facilities. five river barges and the tug Bronze sunk in Newburyport harbor with no loss of life.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Chatham
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Block Island
Gloucester
Dolliver's Neck
Newburyport
Bronze
Hazel Dell
Notre Dame Reading Circle Discusses Shakespeare Reading
Notre Dame Reading Circle held its Sunday meeting on December 2 with an oral reading of Julius Caesar and a sketch on Women of Shakespeare. Members were urged to attend a December 12 meeting at 7 PM to elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Julius Caegar
Citizens' League Bout Over Non-Partisan City Government
City dispute centers on Citizens' League stand against Republican party efforts and a proposal to withdraw league nominees in favor of Republican candidates. League officials argue for honest, economical, non-partisan rule, while Republicans resist joint action and face potential defeat in mayoral and alderman races.
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Citizens’ League
League
Republican Party
Citizens’ Municipal League
Messrs
A. D. Carter
Charles Runels
A. B. Woodworth
Republican Ward
Stevens
Putnam
Carter
Rmely
Woodworth
Republican Committee
Teels
Mayor must wield ability to reform city government
Ex-Alderman B. B. Pierce joins the Democratic advisory board as part of a broader discussion on skills required for top leadership. The piece argues a mayor should know evils in city government and possess the experience will to implement remedies and organize for execution.
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Shouki
B. B. Pierce
Democratic Advisory Board
Colonial fair at Central Congregational church upcoming
Middlesex County reports the Central Congregational church annual Colonial fair to be held next Wednesday and Thursday the 13th and 14th with sales tables headed by Mistress J Adams Bartlett, Mistress Samuel Hagerman, Eben R Marshall, a Quaker matron and others. An Old Folks concert follows the fairs and the Unitarian guild hears Mrs Heady Park discuss Changes of Character.
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Central Congregational Church
Old
Virginia
J. Adams Bartlett
Maryland
Samuel Hagerman
New York
Eben R. Marshall
Pennsylvania
C. L. Howe
Plymouth
Lillian Kilbourne
Edith Hagerman
New England
H. R. Hodson
C. E. Staples
T. Adams
Billerica Street
Conert
Unitarian Guild
A. Heady Park
Public hearing on Lexington and Boston Street Railway plan
The hearing, held Saturday at 2 30 in the Gleason library building, drew about 40 residents. Horace B Parker argued for a single track with sidings, from Concord town line through Lowell and to Chelmsford, with fares five to ten cents and school tickets at 10 for 25 cents. A five member committee was named to meet Concord officials on feasibility. The session closed without remonstrances, and a social event is planned at town hall Thursday December 13 under the Unitarian society with supper and a concert by local clergy and groups.
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Lexington and Boston Street Railway Company
Selectmen’s
Gleason Library
Dr. Robbins
Concord Street
Concord Town Line
Lowell Street
Chelmsford
Horace B. Parker
Carlisle
Concord
Lowell
Fitchburg
Worcester
D. W. Robbins
W G. Blaisdell
Charles A. Skelton
Unitarian Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Young People’s Guild
Mr. Billings
Mr. Badger
Boston
Ladies Benevolent Society Sale and Supper in Billerica
The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Orthodox Congregational church in Billerica will hold its annual sale and supper this afternoon and evening. Proceeds benefit church and community programs.
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Ladies’ Benevolent Society of
The
Orthodox Congregational Church of
Billerica
Lowell Gas Light Co Heats Homes With Instant Hot Water
The Lowell Gas Light Co offers an unlimited hot water supply at a moment’s notice by turning a faucet. Gas usage stops when water is off. The Kenwood heater requires no boiler though it can be used with one. Office demonstrations show its advantages. Also advertised is the Welsbach Yusea Mantle claiming 50 percent more light and three times strength, and gas cooking ranges for sale.
Price of gas discount and prompt payment terms
Gas price details show a discount for prompt payment and no charge for meteor usage. No charge for running supply pilose fommet malnlintoe cone aces' coflara. Orders wheel at Grace, promptly attended to.
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Coflara
Gace
National WCTU Convention Opens With 500 Delegates
Washington December 4. The national convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union opened at Lafayette theatre with nearly 500 delegates from every state and territory. Mrs Cornelia Forbes of Connecticut named sergeant at arms. a cable to Lady Henry Somerset expressed loyalty. Mrs Lillian Stevens noted gains for abstinence, while finances showed $27,286 receipts and $25,189 expenditures. The evening session featured a “Welcome night” with a large audience, a children’s procession, and songs.
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Washington
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Lafayette Theatre
Cornelia B. Forbes
Connecticut
Henry Somerset
Lillian M. N. Stevens
Susan M. B. Fry
Ilinois
Hiah
Mra
Helen Morton Barker
Fighteen National
Stock Price Dispute Tangles Central Massachusetts Shares
Central Massachusetts stock price talks resume before the railroad commissioners. Protests against fixing preferred at $65 and common at $15 are heard, with investors arguing for higher values and equity between preferred and common.
Woman's Christian Temperance union acts on army canteen
Washington dispatch reports the WCTU convention adopting resolutions against the army canteen and drafting petitions to the President Congress and major powers. Petitions call for prohibiting frearme liquor and opium imports into the Philippines and other possessions, and urge Senate ratification of a Central Africa protection treaty. Hood's Sareapartila is advertised to cure various ailments.
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Washington
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convention
Congress
Philippine Islands
Senate
Central Africa
Descendants of Columbus Held in Cadiz Asylum
A Spanish paper reports Manuel and Maria Columbo, siblings and descendants of Columbus, are currently inmates of the Asylum for the Homeless in Cadiz. Their papers allegedly prove their lineage.
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Columbus
Manuel
Maria Columbo
Cadis
New York Newhaven Hartford R R Announces Daily Schedules
On and after June 10, 190, all trains from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot depart for Fort Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations at 11.25 am and 6.25 pm. Connections at South Framingham with Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west. at Concord Junction with Fitchburg R R. The 6.25 pm train links with the Stoning ton line for New York City the south and west. Sundays service to South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence listed at 7.15 am. C Peter Clark Gen Supt. C Kendall Gen Pass Agent.
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Lowell
Middlesex Street
Fort Taunton
New Bedford
Newport
Providence
Pawtucket
Marlboro
South Framingham
Way
Boston
Albany R. R
Worcester
Springfield
Albany
Concord Junction
Fitchburg R. R
Stonington
New York City
South Framingha Mansfield
Peter Clark
C. Kendall
Pass
Woburn
Ayer Junction
Fitchburg
Nashua
Portland
Rochester
Amherst
Milford
Wilton
Greenfield
Peterboro
Benning
Hillsboro
Keene
Manchester
Concord
Frankin
Lapanesante
Tver Junction
Franklin
W Poes
Tford Jnapee
Verena
Claremont
Angouth
St. Johnsbury
Lyndonville
Re River
Montlier
Begex Junction
Bton
St Alba
Bt Johns Sad Ee Treal Aventral
Vermont Line
Montreal
Quebec
Aot
Boston Air Line
Ierbrooke
Bedford
Wilmington
Flanders
Boston and Maine Train Schedules Updated October 8 1900
Updated timetable details for Boston and Maine routes include departures from Middlesex Street Lowell and Merrimack Street Depot Lowell for Boston and many connections. Schedules list numerous daily and Sunday times and destinations including Lawrence, Salem, Haverhill, Newburyport, Portsmouth, Exeter, Dover, Rochester, Portland, St John, Bangor, and Montreal with numerous minor variations and notes on non-running Saturdays.
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Merrimack Street
Lowell
Boston
Middlesex Street Station
A. m
Lawrence
Salem
Mass
Haverhill
Exeter
Dover
Rochester
Alton Bay
Somersworth
N. H
Saco
Old Orchard
Portland
Augusta
Bath
Waterville
Lewiston
Skowhegan
Bangor
Belfast
Rockland
St. John
N. B
Halifax
N. S
Montreal
Quebec
Eastport
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Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
Beverly
G. W. Hines
Calais
Notre Dame Reading Circle
E. B. Horn CO
Washington ST
New
Africa
the City Campaign
Charles A. R. Dimon
Fred H. Rourke
Richard J. McCluskrey
John J. Sullivan
Philip Desmarais
James F. Miskella
Patrick Conlon
Gardner W. Pearson
James H. Carmichael
Wesley Sawyer
Joseph Mullen
Dimon
Knowles
Acushnet Mills
National Executive Board
Loomfixers’ Union
Acushnet and Hathaway Mills
National Board
Richard Shoveltos, Jr
John McCarthy
Branch 8
Fall River
United States
National Union
Executive Board
National Federation of Textile Operatives
American Federation of Labor
Hart
Middlesex County
Tyngsborough
Dominion Line
Queenstown
Liverpoo
Averpoolnew
England
Commonwealth
Dominion
NAVIA
Liverpool
State St
Dennis Murphy
Appleton S T
O. R. Benson
Gorham St
F. B. Leeds
Bridge St
J. F. O'Donnell
Market
Cor. Worthen Bts
Anders Thomasson
Central St
Kenwood
C. M
Central Massachusetts
Boston & Maine Railroad
Jackson
Preferred
Godfrey Morse
G. H. Bemis
H. G. Southwick
W. T. Cummings
Edward Cobb
FB. B. Curtis
Gargan
Calvin Terry
Bartholomew
Barre
Martha B. Greene
Craven
Graves
Chester H. Graves & Bons
A. W. Downs & Co
W.C. T. U. Convention
Hood
Gray
VT Kalt
Price Aeat
Arthur Rhodes
Courier-Citizen Building
A. F. Roach
Bridge Street
Cutter
Sherwood, Taylor
Hunter
F. C
Jones’ Ale
Harvard
Holland
Pte
Apa
Memmimack Sth
Masron
T. H. Boyle & CO
Railroads
Boston & Maine
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
D. J. Flanders
Gen’l Pass
Tkt. Agt
Buston
Newhaven & Hartford
R. R
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