G S Griggs Found Dead In His Room
George S Griggs a pawn broker and former manager for Plugger Bill Martin was found dead in his Merrimack street room. Epileptic fits suspected as cause. the room was extremely hot and smelled of decay. Corbett forced entry after no response from Tuesday night departure until Wednesday discovery. death attributed to epilepsy per Medical Examiner Irish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Griggs
Bill Martin
Merrimack Street
Irish
Anarchist Teacher Shot by Former Pupil in Philadelphia
Voltairine LeCleyre a noted anarchist and language teacher was mortally wounded by Herman Helscher a former pupil in broad daylight on a Philadelphia street. Helscher said he killed because they were sweethearts and he claimed she broke his heart. LeCleyre age 36, Helscher 24, a crowd witnessed the shooting and Helscher was taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Voltaiine LeCleyre
Herman Helscher
Helscher
Christmas Social at State Normal School
The State Normal school closed for two weeks of Christmas holidays. The school social club hosted a Christmas social with charades, a Christmas tree distribution by Dr. Lyman C. Newell, refreshments, and dancing. Gifts included a framed picture for janitor Mr. O'Neil and Mrs. O'Neill, plus a cash gift from the students. engineer Mr. Clark was also remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Rosatie Roach
Lyman C. Newell
O'Neil
Police Assignments Change Amid Night Shifts Citywide
Police posted roster changes last night detailing new shifts and routes across Burnett Acre to Pawtucket ville Lakeview Conway and more. Several officers including Dooley Greek colony J J Dwyer and Flanigan were reassigned to markets streets depots and fair grounds with specific shift times noted. In a separate note the passage mentions public ovens in Japanese cities offering meals for a small fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
Acre
Pawtucketville
Clancy
Lakeview Avenue
Conway
Winter Street
City Farm
Creamer
Dooley
Market Street
J. J. Dwyer
Ayer City
Marly
Upper
Middlesex
Fitzgerald
Fair Grounds
Flanigan
Frawley
Chapel Hill
Hersey
Liberty Square
Mulrey
Keeper
Anthony Murphy
Belvidere Heights
Page
J. N. Welch
Hoasford Square
Westford
Chelmsford
Whelan
Northern Depot
Perry Street
Moore
Injured Springfield Man Awarded 37000 In Avon Railroad Case
Brockton December 19 An award of 37000 was granted to Frank J Cashin of Springfield in his superior court suit against the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad for injuries from the Avon railroad accident of 1901. He sought 75000 and the trial spanned three days with testimony showing his condition worsening at age 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Frank J. Cashin
Springfield
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Avon
Arm Amputated After Freight Car Accident
Arthur H. Hicks a 22 year old brakeman for the Boston and Maine railroad had his left arm amputated just below the shoulder after a freight car mishap behind I. Hood laboratory. He fell from a box car as cars jerked together and was carried to St Johns hospital where doctors said recovery odds were favorable for a young healthy man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Hicks
Boston and Maine Railroad
St. John's Hospital
I. Hood Laboratory
Giant Sunny Jim Sign Dominates Broadway Corner
New Yorkers are astonished by a vast 15 416 square foot painted sign on two eleven story buildings at Broadway and Spring Street. The 112 foot 6 inch tall figure of Sunny Jim and a brief message promote Force with extreme scale details about his features and a small dog at his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Spring Street
Sunny Jim
United States
United Kingdom
Chinese goods attract gift buyers at Wong & Co
W. Wong & Co in John Street advertises a fresh importation of Chinese and Japanese novelties for holiday gifts. The display includes bric-a-brac toys silks and other chotee items inviting public attention before the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wong & Co
John Street
Prince's GFORE Store Promises Quality Over Quantity
A local shop touts well chosen articles at moderate prices with merit in every item. The store emphasizes quality over size, offering many nice little things at small prices. A stray note mentions a two heart design with one heart beating at 60 and the other at 160 times a minute.
Working Girls Asked to Write Mrs Pinkham for Advice
A public appeal invites working women who are unwell to contact Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for free guidance. A testimonial from Miss Janet Paine of New York City praises the Vegetable Compound for alleviating back pain poor appetite sleeplessness and painful menstruation after use. The notice warns of a $6000 forfeit if the original letter cannot be produced and urges taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Janet Paine
West 125Th St
New York City
Manslaughter Verdict in Sharkey Case Recommends Mercy
In New York Nicholas Fish banker killed after a September street meeting with Sharkey and two women, jurors convict Thos J Sharkey of second degree manslaughter and urge mercy. Sharkey to be sentenced Monday. Doctors say the blow caused Fish's death despite preexisting illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thos. J. Sharkey
Nicholas Fish
Sharkey
Fish
Lowell Woman Dies in Columbus After Brief Illness
Mrs. Clara Leonard, 22, wife of Lt. Charles S. Leonard of the 20th Infantry, U S A., died Thursday night in Columbus Ohio from convulsions after a brief illness. Formerly Miss Ashworth of 38 Pine Hill Street Lowell she married Lieut Leonard in May. Parents William and Jane Ashworth, a brother William and sister Jennie survive. Body to be brought to Lowell for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Leonard
Leonard
Charles S. Leonard
20Th Infantry
Columbus
Miss Ashworth
Pine Hill Street
William
Jane Ashworth
Jennie
Lowell
Freeman Arrested After Prolonged Spree In Central Street
Edward Freeman was arrested late yesterday afternoon by Officer Grinnell from his home behind Frye and Flynn's store on Central Street. He was taken to the police station in a tremens bordering condition as fear rose he might die at the house. Freeman, a painter by trade, had lived in squalor for a week and could have found work with A. C. Wheelock. He is due before Judge Hadley this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Freeman
Grinnell
Frye & Flynn
Central Street
Freeman
A. C. Wheelock
Hadley
Trade Review: Cotton Prices Rise as Woolen Trade Brisk
New York December 19 Trade notes a firmer cotton market amid holiday demand for heavier goods. Weather and rail congestion limit some sectors while cold weather boosts furs, clothing, and sleighs. wool and woolen machinery show strength and orders for next year rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bra‘istreet
Christmas Gatherings Mentioned in Local Notes
Middlesex County notes Mr Pulsifer and family from Plymouth New Hampshire have stayed with John Scoberia Miss Annie L Williams will visit Barnstable friends over Christmas week A Christmas tree event is planned at Liberty hall on Christmas Eve December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulsifer
Plymouth
N. H
John Scoberia
Annie L. Williams
Barnstable
Liberty Hall
Smallpox case prompts quarantine in Saxonville
Dr. F L Morse of Boston confirms a Saxonville mill employee has smallpox. The board of health orders vaccination and house quarantine. An unoccupied building is seized as a pest house for isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Morse
Boston
Board of Health
Saxonville Mills
Coal Distribution Plan At Wakefield Church
Wakefield First Congregational Church has devised a plan to provide about 10 tons of coal to those in urgent need. Coal will be bagged in 100 pound lots and sold for 40 cents per bag, with a limit of two bags per person. Distribution is overseen by Joseph L. Gooch, George H. Sweetser, and Charles F. Walton, with applications accepted from all applicants regardless of church affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church of Wakefield
Joseph L. Gooch
George H. Sweetser
Charles FE. Walton
Bedford News Briefs From Local Meetings And Changes
At the Y P 8 Co annual meeting Bedford elected Deacon Leon Bo Smith as president L. D. Whittemery as vice president Clira Hartwell as secretary and Mrs M E K Laws as treasurer The United Workers reorganized naming Adrianna Wood as president Jennie N Clark as vice president Alice Lane as secretary and M E Loomis as treasurer Orthodox church organist Lewis F E Pierce resigns effective January 1 1903 The Bedford house operated by W K Tibbetts to close Monday due to coal shortage Boarders to relocate Mrs Malvina Lawrence suffers a serious shock Dr Hamblen treating the case A K B Blake obtains 30 days delay from electroc raids and will substitute at Blake grocery in Cambridge The note ends with the farewell greeting How do you
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Bo Smith
L. D. Whittemer
Clira He Hartwell
M. EK. Laws
United Workers
Adrianna Wood
Jennie N. Clark
Alice L. Lane
M. E. Loomis
Lewis FE. Pierce
Bedford House
W. K. Tibbetts
Blt. Wilkins
Copley Square
Boston
Co. Grigg
Waltham
Malvina Lawrence
Hamblen
A. KB
Blake
Cambridge
Hy Irtie
Watches for sale in multiple lots with named brands
Several watch lots offered with 14kt gold filled or solid cases and Waltham or Elgin movements. One lot priced at 814.98, another at 315, a third at 9.98, each described as warranted or extra fine with maker details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Elgin
Waltham Or
Télgin
Diamonds and Diamond Rings Auction Offerings
Warantable diamonds offered as good value with a large line of diamond rings weighing 12 to 2 carats. 14k hand made settings in Plain Tiffany Belcher or fancy. One lot special selected white diamonds set in 14k hand made settings. Prices start at $10 up to $200 for diamond rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffany
Belcher
Silver Plated Novel Ties and Boxes Exhibit
Fragmented catalog notes describe silver plated items including novel ties and top glass pint boxes. It mentions 300 silver plated tail receivers and references measurements like 38c, but the text is garbled with unclear context and pricing.
Silver Plated Bowls Candles and Nuts Sale Listing
A sale advertisement lists 75 silver plated cream bowls and 300 silver plated candle sticks with shades, 300 brass candle sticks, 2h sterling silver thimbles, 100 sets nut picks and nut forks with crack resistance, 150 sets of nut picks, and 50 sets of nut picks 12 with nuclei crack features. Prices up to 10 dollars.
Clocks Offered in One Day Auction Event
Auction notice lists 50 beige clocks and 25 gilt large clocks from a single consignor. Also described are one lot of hand painted china items and a large one day sale with strike hour details and notable consignor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Salens
Special Bargains in Gold Jewelry Design Styles
Special bargains feature solid gold link cuff bracelets in bright polished Roman or rose finish, priced $2 to $6. One lot gold link buttons set with diamonds at $5 per pair. One lot gold filled brooch pins like $10 pins, pearls and opals, $1.50. One lot solid gold brooches with pearls and opals $4.08. One lot gold brooches with diamonds and pearls in sun bursts shapes $6.50 to $12.
Umbrellas on Display at Local Store with Silver Handles
Handsome umbrella handles hang from our store as umbrellas line the shelves. A special 26 inch Gloria lot with storing silver handles for ladies draws attention. Prices range from 48 to 1.00, with many styles available for eager customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspen St
Local notices and community updates from an early 1900s town
The passage reports coal shortages with Bedford Coal Co. unable to promise delivery, widespread use of wood for fuel, and poor fuel facilities. It lists Grange officers elected for the year including G W Bradley and Rev J S Moulton, with installation set for January 6, 1908. Hoof and mouth disease cases are absent, stock tied to A M Teele to be killed, a new schoolhouse plastering underway, and Walter Wheeler recovering after surgery. Marriage between Silas Fairbanks of Hudson and Edna J Whitcomb announced for December 31 at her mother’s home. Rev J S Moulton preached with Rev Bubtzly from Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grange
G. W. Bradley
W. H. Whitcomb
M. Whitcomb
G. Bolam
S. Vance
J. S. Moulton
Ek. S. Wheeler
N. S. Lewis
G. K
C. F. Wheeler
Walter Wheeler
Massachusetts General Hospital
Silas Fairbanks
Hudson
Edna J. Whitcomb
Dee
J. F. Whitcomb
Mr. Bubtzly
Acton Centre Church Call Declined and Fall Fair Notice
Rev Edward Blanchard of Brookfield declines a church call at Acton Centre. Mr Gates of Andover seminary preached last Sunday. Ladies held annual fall fair in the meeting house with ice cream and cake, a pleasant event. Dole family back in Cambridge. Taylor to use village house this winter. fuel prices prompt housing questions. Advert shows warm tenements from six to nine dollars monthly at 64 Central Street contact T W Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Blanchard
Brookfield
Gates
Andover Seminary
Sun Bey
Dole
Cambridge
Coc Taylor
Taylor
T. WW. Elliott
Central St
Wamesit National Bank Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice lists Wamesit National Bank stockholders annual meeting to elect directors and transact any other lawful business. Meeting set for Tuesday January 10, 1902 at 10:30 am at the bank in Lowell Massachusetts. Charles M. Williams cashier signs the notice.
Appleton National Bank to hold annual stockholders meeting
The Appleton National Bank of Lowell will hold its annual meeting at the bank in Lowell on Tuesday January 1 in the forenoon for election of directors and any other legal business. King acting cashier Lowell Mass December 3 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamesitt National Bank
Tooclock BP. M
Therm
Coe. Goulding, Coushier
Lowell
Appleton National Bank of
Tins Lock
King
Coehter
Moms
Prescott National Bank of
Directom
Central Street
EB. Sawyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. S. Griggs
Plugger Martin
Mr. Griggs
James Corbett
Griggs
Merrimack
John Streets
Corbett
Lover
Miss LeCleyre
Normal School
RAINC
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Arthur Hicks
Prince
Miss Paine
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Thomas J. Sharkey
Nicholas
Columbus, Ohio
Los
America
Adams, Taylor &Co
State St
Cac
Trade Review
Middlesex County
South Chelmsford
Saxonville
Wakefield
Bedford
Diamonds
Geo. H. Wood
Bedford Coal Co
Acton Centre
Bears
Iplah
NEW York Cloak and Suit CO
Iz Joun
Wse
Wamesit National Bank
Lowell National Bank
M. Williams
Coshies Lowell
Mase
Appleton National Bank
Prescott National Bank OF Lowell
Lowell Gas Light Company
Massachusetts
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Messrs. R L. Day & Co
Real Eatate Exchange and Aucting Board
Corner Water Street
George W. Brothers
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