Captain Bluitt and Other Sketches Review
A critical look at Captain Bluitt by Charles Heber Clark notes its blend of humor and pathos. It praises vivid character sketches including Saul Tarsel and a humorous rural school board scene while calling the book entertaining though not a major novel.
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Captain Bluitt
Aptain
Walter
Papa
Grandpa
Grandma
Saul Tarsel
Clark
Robinson
Baptist Choir
Mr. Matlack
France
Dani
General Washington
Country Women’s Culture Club
Charles Heber Clark
Henry T. Coates & Co
Philadelphia
The Ballet Dancer versus The Land of the Cockayne
The Ballet Dancer by Matilde Serao offers a grim Neapolitan portrait of a homely young dancer striving to stay honorable amid temptations. Critics favor The Land of the Cockayne for its vivid urban life and artistry, while deeming The Ballet Dancer true but less welcoming to family reading. Published by Harper & Brothers at $1.50. sold by G C Prince & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Matilde Serao
Harper & Brothers
G. C. Prince & Son
Miss Katherine E Conway’s New Catholic Novel Lalor’s Maples
A reviewer praises Katherine E Conway’s latest story Lalor’s Maples for Catholic readers. The author’s faith and thoughtful critique of church life shine through, balancing sincerity with kindness. The piece notes her keen observation of men and women and her ability to engage a broad audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lalor
Mildred
Conway
Lalor
Katherine E. Conway
Pilot Publishing Company
Boston
Miss Conway
Fireside Chimes in New Thought Rhymes
Martha J. Foster publishes a booklet of fifty or more poems for readers of the new thought movement. Dedication to lovers of truth, preface promises heart throbs and Love mission in thought atmosphere. Serious, not frivolous, Alliance Publishing Co. of New York, 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Foster
Alliance Publishing Co
New York
Orloff and His Wife by Maxim Gorky review
The piece argues Gorky’s Orloff and His Wife shares the unrest and realist zeal of Foma Gordyeeff. Orloff and wife descend from peasantry to confront society, with Orloff failing and drinking, while his wife aids the poor. The reviewer notes blunt, vivid depictions of Russia’s oppressed, praising Gorky’s virility and promise for Russian literature. Published by Scribner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxim Gorky
Gorky
Orloff
Foma Gordyeeff
Foma
Russia
Tolstoy
Isabel F. Hapgood
Charles Scribner’s Sons
New York
Christmas observances and local notices in Middlesex County
The piece lists Christmas events across four religious societies with vestry gatherings, prayers, and Christmas trees. It notes a funeral in Bolton for Mrs Jane Maria Haynes aged 65, describing her family, last rites, and mournful tributes. It mentions college travelers and homecomings.
Local residents return for the holidays in Amherst and area
Warren Fox returns home from Amherst for the holidays while Arthur Coburn comes back from New York. The Christmas Eve entertainment committee plans a Friday meeting at Harry Fox’s home and the Central Congregational Sunday school will rehearse for the Christmas concert Saturday at 2 30 in the afternoon. The Y P S C E nominating committee meets Sunday at 5 30 in the Central church chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Fox
Amherst
Arthur Coburn
New York
Harry Fox
Central Congregational Sunday School
Central Church
Pretty Main Street wedding links Gale and Johnson
A refined ceremony at Mr and Mrs John Gale's residence on Main Street united Miss Callie D Gale and Mr Pheifer Johnson of Boston with Rev J Herbert Yeoman officiating The couple were attended by Howard Johnson John Williamson and Annie Gale A wedding supper followed as music and dancing prevailed They depart on the 935 train to Boston for their honeymoon and will reside at 505 Shawmut Avenue Boston Mrs J Herbert Yoeman travels to Wilmot NH due to her mother’s illness Additional items note visits from John F Spaulding and upcoming Christmas events at local churches and schools closing for two weeks vacation
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John Gale
Main Street
Callie D. Gale
Pheifer Johnson
Boston
J. Herbert Yeoman
First Congregational Church
Howard Johnson
John D. Williamson
Lowell
Annie Gale
Almont
Johnson
Shawmut Avenue
J. Herbert Yoeman
Wilmot
N. H
Funeral for Andrew J De Roehn in Forge Village
Andrew J De Roehn, switch-tender for the B and M W railroad at East Pepperell, was killed by a switching engine. His funeral held at Forge Village village hall with Loyal Oak and Self Help lodge members in attendance, conducted by Rev. Sherrard Billings. Interment in Fairview cemetery Westford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. de Roehn
East Pepperell
Forge Village
Loyal Oak Lodge
M. V
Self Help Lodge
Sherrard Billings
St John’s Episcopal
Our Andrew
John Edwards
Weaver
John Spinner
Familly
John and
William Baker
Lillian Spencer
Meriden
Conn
Fifield
Davis
McMurray
Chas
Balmforth
Kidder
Cooleridge
Nashua
N. H
Daniel Splain
James Wilde
Fairview
Westford
N. G
John W. Campling
V. G
P. G
Frederick Davis
Edward Hunt
William Burnett
Harry Catchpole
Wilfred Normington
Charles Benson
B. W
West Acton Notes on Local Residents and Events
Mrs Hianson of Lynn and her daughter Mrs F E Tasker are mentioned amid village concerns. Mrs Howe of Santa Barbara attends W C T U meeting with State president Mrs Katherine Lente Stevenson. Pine Needles sale announced for Thursday evening in the Baptist church vestry. Ladies' Benevolent Society annual sale with supper and entertainment held last week with music by the Acton orchestra and readings by Miss Laura A Brown highly praised for natural delivery and uplifting selections.
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Hianson
Lynn
F. E. Tasker
Howe
Santa Barbara
Cal
Katherine Lente Stevenson
A. A. Hart
Baptist Church
Westford Christmas Sale Brightens Congregational Church
Westford parishioners enjoyed the Christmas sale at the Congregational church vestry with a refined display of desserts from Mrs Parsons sewing class and candy by Edson Boynton. Music featured solos by Predo Snow and Gehle with thanks to organizers. The article notes a Christmas sermon by Mr Roper on Dec 22 and a tree program on Christmas night. A pickerel catch and local improvements are also mentioned alongside Amherst student John A Taylor’s return for the holidays.
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T’nion
Littleton
Roper
Congregational Church
Santa Claus
Nabnassett Pond
George W. Bussey
George C. Moore
Nabaassett Pond
John A. Taylor
Amherst College
Debating Society
Westford
West Chelmsford
Middlesex Hunt Club Holds Concord Hunt Breakfast
The Middlesex Hunt club met in Concord on the last day of November. Cold ground canceled a run, so members adjourned to Col Barretts house for a hunt breakfast hosted by R R Barrett. Guests included Misses Young Auburndale, Mrs Snelling Lincoln, Harold Baker Auburndale, and Williams College students Edward Thorpe and G Kirkland Smith.
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Middlesex Hunt Club
Concord
Town Hall
Col. Barrett
R. R. Barrett
Misses Young
Auburndale
A. Henry Higginson
South Lincoln
G. H. D. Lamson
Weston
J. St. Lee Abbott
Harold Baker
G. Kirkland Smith
Williams College
Arlington man discovers unknown body in woods near Forest street
Robert A. Gilbert found a man hanging from a small apple tree on Mrs. Leonard’s land in Arlington Heights. Medical Examiner Swan identified no marks or papers for ID. The deceased, 40 to 45, 5 feet 8 inches, 169 pounds, with dark hair and gray whiskers, wore a blue overcoat and striped trousers. items found include a gold watch and chain, two pocket knives, pencils, and a key. Death ruled as self-inflicted. Body held briefly for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Gilbert
Cambridge
Forest Street
Arlington Heights
Keystone
Bedford Christmas program and society reorganization
Bedford notes announce a December 22 Christian Endeavor meeting on Our Gifts to Our King led by Rev. F B McAllister. A Trinitarian Sunday school Christmas concert follows next Sabbath at 430 PM with special music. The Christian Endeavor society reorganization last Friday elected President Deacon Leon B Smith and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
F. B. McAllister
Trinitarian
Dea
Leon B. Smith
Bedford Society Treasurers Report And Local News
The treasurer reports year revenue of 95.44 with 4.36 cash on hand and plans to pay 25 toward church debt, now pledged at 2300 with partial receipts. Local injuries include Mrs Dimond with a broken leg and Mrs Johnson recovering after ice slip. Public schools begin holiday break December 20 with reopening January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma J. Hughes
Clara H. Hartwell
L. Downing Whittemore
Lookout Committee
Nellie F. Sweetnam
L. D. Whittemore
L. B. Smith
W. G. Webber
F. B. McAllister
B. J. Hughes
Harold A. Gleason
M. Bernard Webber
Boston & Maine Railroad
West Bedford
George M. Dimond
Fletcher Avenue
Johnson
John Kirkegaard
Wood
Lewis Lawrence
Frank T. Lawrence
Lawrence
Concord High School
Bedford
Newton
Ernest R. Leeman
Moritz Emery
Epworth league at West Chelmsford discusses events and notes
The Epworth league met at Miss Winship’s Saturday evening with strong attendance. Miss Winship led Current Events and Miss Esther Taylor spoke on the Isthmus Canal. Mr. McNaughton discussed Congress and Rev. Mr. Hiller expanded on Carnegie’s university gift and its sufficiency. Next meeting set for Jan. 11 at Miss Parkhurst’s. Sunday services included smoke-affected morning worship and a planned quarterly conference after Sunday school. Debating society plans a December 21 program. Hon. H. P. Fletcher visited Sunderland, Vermont.
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Epworth League
Carnegie
Washington
Taylor
H. PB. Fletcher
Sunderland
Fletcher
Stow Grange officers elected and town hall meeting planned
The Stow community notes an entertainment and Christmas tree at the town hall on Tuesday evening December 24. State Grange attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Balai Mr. and Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Lewis. The Borough Pomona Grange meets next Thursday at 10:30 AM with sessions on farming efficiency and direct election of US Senators.
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Balai
F. Stevens
N. Lewis
State Grange
Springfield
M. J. Moore
Grange
R. P. Harriman
G. W. Bradley
E. F. Wheeler
J. S. Moulton
N. Ss. Lewis
Boo Hy Wheeler
Shervington Vance
Hi. Stevens
Bolam
Ceres
Conant
Pomona
Whitcomb
Flora
Ida Dwinells
Pomona Grange
Town Hall
H. S. Hapgood
Stow
Chas. Allen
Berlin
Edmund Sowerby
Marlboro
United States
Billerica Grange elects officers for 1902 at Dec meeting
At the Billerica grange gathering on Thursday evening December 12 final degrees were conferred on two candidates. A harvest feast followed and officers for 1902 were elected: Master George P. Greenwood Overseer Sears J. Cook Lecturer Dr. Charles E. Hosmer Steward Frank Fuller Assistant steward Fred Mason Secretary Mrs. Cora Baker Treasurer Clarence A. Bowman Chaplain Mrs. Lulu M. Hutchins Gate keeper George M. Mills Ceres Mrs. Geo. P. Greenwood Pomona Mrs. Sears J. Cook Flora Mrs. Clarence A. Bowman Lady assistant steward Mrs. Jennie Lyons. Attendance was good and the evening was pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billerica Grange
George P. Greenwood
Sears J. Cook
Charles E. Hosmer
Frank Fuller
Fred Mason
Cora Baker
Clarence A. Bowman
Lulu M. Hutchins
George M. Mills
East Pepperell Tragedy At Rail Station Kills Local Employee
East Pepperell mourns after Andrew DeRoehn, a longtime office worker, is fatally struck by a tender from a shifting engine while crossing the tracks near the 9 am passenger train. He leaves a wife and three young sons on Tarbell street. The Beacon lodge notes a social at Odd Fellows hall on Dec 17. Harriet Baron Shattuck's remains arrive for burial in West cemetery after dying in Charlestown on Dec 3.
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East Pepperell
Andrew DeRoehn
Tarbell Street
Beacon Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Fred A. Nokes
New York City
Harriet Baron Shattuck
Charlestown
West Cemetery
Local Briefs and Notices Highlight Town Events
Obituary notes Rufus Shattuck’s widow dies at Reuben Shattuck place on River street. son Marcellus C. Shattuck in New York with Butterick Publishing. Pension up $10 for Elias Colburn. State Grange attendance from Prescott and Middlesex Worceser Pomona groups. Parker and Stevens on committees. S. P. Hayward now in Seattle. East Village Social club meets on music. Christmas tree event at Prissot grange. Nashua river lower than expected after heavy rain. White River Shoe shop fundraiser urged. Mrs. H N Tower operated on for appendicitis at Massachusetts General Hospital. Willis Perry recovering from grip with typhoid fever.
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Rufus Shattuck
Reuben Shattuck
River Street
H. J. Johnson
Marcellus C
New York City
Butterick Publishing Company
Elias Colburn
State Grange
Springfield
George A. Mahoney
Prescott Grange
George P. Parker
Chas
A. Dennen
Mr. Dennen
Avander N. Blood
James Starr
Middlesex Worceser Pomona Grange
Arthur J. Stevens
Parker
Stevens
White River
H. N. Tower
Whipple & Tower
Massachusetts General Hospital
Reforming butter markets or oleomargarine advantage debate
The writer argues processed or renovated butter harms farmers by yielding low returns, comparing eight to ten cent prices to honest creamery butter. They condemn filthy milk and handling, oppose process butter competing with good butter, urge taxation and stamping, and favor oleomargarine as price-stabilizing.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Poultry Notes for December on Breeding and Incubation
December guidance urges careful mating of fowls for spring broilers, maintain incubator readiness, record daily incubator conditions, and manage moulting hens to boost egg yield. Emphasizes buying stock early, selecting quality birds, and planning for early hatched pullets to profit in September and October.
City case awaits full bench opinion as solicitor ill
It is not known whether the city will seek to have the case reported for the opinion of the full bench. Mr. Qua, the city solicitor, is confined to his home by illness, and could not be seen last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qua
Christmas Gift Focus Sets Week of Local Merchants
shoppers urged to buy gifts from home merchants this week to support local businesses during the Christmas season. The appeal highlights local shops, special deals, and community support as the holiday shopping tide rises.
Annual Meeting Notice of Boston and Lowell Railroad
The Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation will be held at the Passenger Station in Boston on Wednesday January 1 1902 at 10 30 a m for electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other lawful business.
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Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation
Boston
Prescott National Bank of
Lowell
Central Street
E. E. Sawyer
J. F. Sawyer
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Raymond Dodge
Zelia Cutler
Middletown University
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Levi Wheeler
Bolton
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Rebecca Hosmer Haynes
Acton
Nathan D. Hosmer
Haynes Homestead
D. F. Hall
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Bertram D. Hall
Coce
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C. B. Stone
F. C. Nash
Earth
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Jane Maria Wheeler
Worcester
Worcester State Normal School
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