Santa Claus Surprises Polyland on Christmas Eve
A playful Christmas tale unfolds as Santa drops in through the chimney to gift the children of Polyland. The Robbys and their friends, ready for toys and treats, greet him with a rousing wake up. Papa Rosy prompts Santa to pledge gifts for every child, and Santa agrees to keep the promise as he begins his rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polyland
Robby
Santa
Santa Claus
Papa
Sina
Land
Papa Rosy
Globe Bank Became Winged Amid Name Mixups
The passage notes a Globe bank now is Winged, with mixed references to Congressman Boutelle and Boutwell. It mentions Plymouth Rock, Beers damming a river, and British efforts, plus political candidates practicing for city messenger roles and the spruced shops during the holiday period.
Christmas sale and oyster supper at Vestry hall Tewksbury
A Christmas sale and oyster supper under the Ladies Aid society was held at Vestry hall in Tewksbury on a Wednesday evening. Mrs P Pike and Mrs J H Yeoman led supervision. Entertainment included a male quartet led by Billings and Fairgreaves with others. solos by Harold Blackburn and Bella Lavine. piano by Jeannette Pike and Small. Numerous tables were organized by a long list of ladies for fancy, apron, doll, flower, boys, candy, and supper duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Vestry Hall
Tewksbury
P. Pike
J. H. Yeoman
Henry J. Billings
Arthur Fairgreaves
D. Taylor
Clarence Clarke
Harold Blackburn
Bella Lavinge
Lowell
Jeannette Pike
Miss Small
E. J. Taylor
Forrestail
Miller
Philips
Miss Spaulding
Clark
Miss Jeannette Pike
Miss Morrell
Henry Billings
Miss Davis
Parker Foster
Thompson
Klernan
Rufley
Lawton's Body Lies in Paco Cemetery Chapel
Lawton's remains were placed in the chapel at Paco cemetery after private services at his residence. The body was carried by staff members and Troop I Fourth Cavalry. Public services are planned to be held later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Engineer Killed in Buffalo Train Collision
Passengers escaped as engineer William Lanigan was killed and fireman Herman Rhultz fatally injured when a Lackawanna passenger train collided with an engine at the Buffalo and Southwestern road junction. Passengers were shaken but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Wm. Lanigan
Lackawanna Road
Herman Rhultz
Georgia bills bar negroes from Berths in sleeping cars
Governor Candler signed a law banning sleeping car companies in Georgia from providing berths to black passengers. Berths may only be offered in coaches designated for Negroes, effectively making the measure law and shaping limited seating for non whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Candler
Carnegie gifts £20000 for Dumfermlin swimming baths
Andrew Carnegie donates £20000 to Dumfermlin to build swimming baths and gymnasium. In a letter he notes the gift arrives as a Christmas gesture from a loyal son, with the funds to reach London in time for the town's holiday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Carnegie
Dumfermlin
Churchill Reaches Haven After Boer Escape
London dispatch reports Lady Randolph Churchill receiving a cable from Winston Churchill. The captive-turned-escapee says he has arrived safely at Delagoa Bay, following capture by the Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Delagoa Bay
London
Randolph Churchill
Moody Evangelist Dies at Home in Northfield
Dwight L. Moody, renowned evangelist, died at his Northfield home this noon at age 61. He leaves a widow, a daughter, and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
East Northfield
Dwight Ll. Moody
Congressman Boutelle Ill in Boston Hotel
Congressman Charles A Boutelle of Bangor Maine, chair of the naval affairs committee, fell seriously ill at Youngs hotel in Boston on Thursday afternoon. He was taken to his room unconscious then delirious and diagnosed with congestion of the brain. Dr G M Johnson attended him and his brother E P Boutelle arrived from Bangor to aid.
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Charles A. Boutelle
Bangor
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Young's
Boston
Boutelle
M. Johnson
E. P. Boutelle
The
Ranger Whigs
Johnson
Mrs Dodge Dies After Falling Boston Sign Injury
Mrs Charles S Dodge of 269 Westford street Boston was struck by a falling 75 pound sign on Winter street and died at City hospital at 8 45 this morning. Her husband and son were with her. she never regained consciousness after the blow. The incident occurred at No 6 Winter street as workmen removed the sign when an eye bolt broke. A boy nearby was knocked down in the rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Dodge
Westford Street
Winter Street
Boston
City Hospital
Dodge, Jr
Lowell
Dodge Couple Involved After Injury Incident
Police report a man and wife injured in an incident at their home. Lieutenant Webster informed their son Charlie P. Dodge, who works with his father on Payne Street. Dodge senior was out of town and expected back later. the son rushed to Boston and telegraphed his wife that the mother’s injuries were serious and the father should return immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
The Hosford Club Holds Charity Style Poverty Party
The Hosfords hosted a poverty and character party in Associate hall on Thursday with about 400 couples. A burlesque parade by Corntessel prize band opened the evening, followed by a barcube reception and dancing to H icards orchestra. At 10 pm a cake walk awarded prizes to John Sligo, Michael Finucan, and Johnny Curry. Officers and committees were listed, and another party was planned for the last Friday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosfords
Associate Hall
Corntessel Prize
Hicards
John Sligo
Michael Finucan
Little Johnny Curry
Mr. Finucan
John J. Driscoll
Edward J. Burns
Charles F. McManus
William F. Egan
Dennis J. Kelley
John F. McNabb
Michael J. Logan
Timothy E. Flynn
Michael E. Powers
John F. Kelley
Lewis A. Lowring
Frank Rk, Brown
Charles Jones
John Collins
Frank Redding
Wm. J. Collins
Michael A. Cuff
Joseph McMahon
Charles Leclaire
Patrick F. Noonan
James A. McCusker
Christmas Post Office Rush Grows With Packages Delays Expected
The annual Christmas mail surge began, with longer lines at the stamp window and heavy downtown deliveries. Extra carriers will handle peak days, but many routes still face delays as carriers strive to deliver as much as possible before Christmas. The flood of mail peaks Sunday and Monday, with eight and eight o clock deliveries prioritized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carvriers
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cures For Various Ailments
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the great remedy for dyspepsia rheumatism catarrh and other blood related complaints. It cites testimonials from Agnes D Derby Jamestown New York and Mrs Peterson Kibbey Montana claiming relief for rheumatism and catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Agnes D. Derby
Jamestown
N. Y
Salaries Revised by City Council Committee
The city council salaries committee met to adjust the next year’s pay for officials. Increases and cuts were proposed for the assistant city clerk, weights and measures, fish warden, assessors, fire department officers, and other staff. The session ended with several increases approved and a few reductions, adjourned at 11 15 o clock.
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Dimon
Derby
Walker
Markham
Flanders
Derpy
Howe
Alderman Derby
Mlanders
Ordnance
Superintendent of State Aid
Crushed Under a Train Kills Edward McArdett in Lawrence
Edward J McArdett aged 28 of 50 West street Centralville was fatally injured in a Lawrence freight train accident near the Lowell street bridge. He stepped to another track to avoid a coming engine, caught his foot, and was run over by the locomotive and cars. Despite swift aid, he died at the city hospital about 2 15 pm. He leaves a wife, parents, a brother John R and sisters Mrs James H McMahon Helen and Veracunda. Undertaker O Donnell to Lowell with the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McArdett
West Street
Centralville
Lawrence
McArdell
Manchester and Lawrence
Lowell Street Bridge
Boson & Maine
McArdenl
John R
Merrimack Street
James H. McMahon
Helen
Veracunda
O'Donnell
Lowell
Christmas at Dickson Bros
Dickson Bros present a large Christmas stock with low prices on chinaware bric-a-brac toys games and knickknacks at 68 Merrimack Street. The store emphasizes tea and coffee gifts and claims to be the only Lowell importers of high grade teas and coffees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson Bros
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Neckwear sale in men’s stores draws ladies’ praise
A Christmas display highlights elegant neckwear for ladies and men. The shop touts its wide range of silk weaves, Ascots, English Squares, Tecks, Imperials and Puffs, with exclusive Eng lish Squares and embroidered squares as gift options.
Safe at American House after missing night
Mrs. Charles Walker of West Ford, reported missing last night, was found safe this morning sleeping in a room at the American House. She said she separated from her son in a crowd and went to the hotel to wait for him, trusting he would call. Clerk William Sears aided her and she remained hopeful he would appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walker
Westford
William Sears
Saia
Tost
Sears
the Citizen
Millions Back City Police Pension Petition
City Hall reports show a strong petition behind a police pension list approved by council and mayor. The signees, representing substantial taxable wealth, would largely affect future budgets though only two or three pensions may be granted soon amid departmental tensions and pending notice issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Richardson
A. C. Wheelock
Wm. H. Anderson
Samuel P. Hadley
C. H. Hanson
George Runels
Michael Corbett
Charles J. Glidden
T. Costello & Co
D. H. Varnum
BE. M. Tucke
J. Tyler Stevens
R. G. Bartlett
George H. Wood
Arthur H. Hosford
James H. McDermott
B. A. Smith
Daniel Gage
George C. Dempsey
J. L. Chaufoux
Walter L. Parker
S. K. Dexter
O. B. Ranlett
James G. Buttrick
Edward W. Trull
Edward L. White
E. W. Thomas
Addison Putnam
Frank P. Putnam
Freeman B. Shedd
Asa C. Russell
Crawford Burnham
Wm. B. Spaulding
C. Tf. Hood
S. C. Davis
John J. Donovan
George J. Carney
Joan C. Vincent
Joseph Marion
A. G. Pollard
Frank W. Hall
Mean thief robs widow after funeral at Railroad Street
Mrs. Eliza Thompson returned from her husband William Thompson's funeral to find a man in her 71 Railroad Street home. He used a duplicate key to enter and search rooms for valuables, escaping after she yelled for help. A clock was reported missing. police were notified.
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Eliza Thompson
Railroad Street
New Drill Shed for High School Armory
The high school regiments will gain a finer drill facility as the new armory rises. With unusually fine weather and diligent staff, roofing may finish in a few weeks. The building will serve as a manual training school with carpentry, machinist, and blacksmith shops and a large drill hall for the regiments.
New Armory Drill Hall Rendered With School Rooms
A plan for a state armory drill shed in Westford Street includes a central hall with a four side gallery seating about 700. Eight class rooms and a large drawing room will flank the hall for manual training instruction. Architect is Harry Prescott Graves. The building promises to be among the best in the state.
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Iment
State Armory
Westford Street
Harry Prescott Graves
Funerals Report Multiple Local Burials
The body of Annie Black died Wednesday was moved to Pembroke Me for burial. Joanna Daly had solemn high mass at St Patrick's with burial at St Mary's cemetery Lawrence. Augustus Nison funeral from 332 Lincoln St with Mass at Sacred Heart Church and burial in Catholic cemetery. Rose Rahall funeral from 546 Rogers St with services at Immaculate Conception Church and burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Annie Black
Summer Street
Pembroke
Molloy
Joanna Daly
St. Patrick's Church
Father Burke
Father Gilday
Father Leonard
John Daly
Bassett
Dennis Whaley
Patrick H. Guyton
St. Mary’s
Lawrence
J. F. O'Donnell
Augustus Nison
Lincoln Street
Sacred Heart Church
Fr. Murphy
Peter Davey
Rose Rahall
Rogers Street
Immaculate Conception
Fr. Dorgan
OO. M. I
Messrs. Riley, Tighe
Tyrrell and Welch
J. H. McDermott
Infant Gloria Betencirte Dies at 128 Charley Street
Death notices show Gloria Betencirte infant daughter of Lea and Carlotta Betencirte died at home in this city on December 22 at 128 Charley Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betencirte
Charley Street
Gloria
Lea
Carlotta Betencirte
Clarifications and Visits Noted in Local Notices
Personal note from H W Hezelton of Hutchins Rubber Store denying liquor case ties. Includes travel of Joseph A Bruley to New York, Maude L Clough visiting Manchester acquaintances, Joseph H Boardman ill at home, Dan W Shaw visiting son in Broadway, John Lennon improving from pneumonia, and birth announcement for Varney daughter born Dec 22 in this city.
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H. W. Hezelton
Hutchins
Durant Street
Dracut
H. E
Joseph A. Bruley
Westford Street
New York
Maude L. Clough
Linden House
Manchester
N. H
H. Lane
Pine Street
Joseph H. Boardman
Hanks Street
Dan W. Shaw
Kennebunk, Me
W. S. Shaw
Broadway
John Lennon
Police Court Heckled: Drunks Fined and Debts Decided
In Hadley court this morning Patrick H. Murphy paid $5 and Maria Richardson $3 fines for drunkenness. Morris Goodman was fined $10 for peddling without a license. Frank E. Thorpe got one month probation for drunkenness. Frank Riley’s larceny case was continued to December 27. John McKinnon’s complaint of wife non support was settled. Aldage Ducharme given probation for alleged theft of $1.78 from Albert Rondeau. Catherine Heightian no guilty to larceny of articles from Mary R. Davis. fined $15 after representation by J. J. Pickman. Lindsy Bennett not guilty of larceny, case continued to December 29. James R. Adams, Robert Latham and William McBride guilty of liquor nuisance. Adams $75 fine, others discharged. William McClure kept liquor and was found guilty, fined $100, appealed and held for the superior court on $800 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Patrick H. Murphy
Maria Richardson
Morris Goodman
Frank E. Thorpe
Frank Riley
A. Stein
John McKinnon
Middlesex Street
Dew
James R. Adams
Robert Latham
William McBride
Chelmsford
Adams
William McClure
J. J. Harvey
G. W. Poore
McClure
The Value of Intuition in Christmas Gift Selecting
A columnist extols women’s intuitive judgment in choosing men’s furnishings, tracing a shopper who bypasses many options to reach “Fashion Corner” near City Hall. The piece observes women's skill in neckwear, gloves, muf flers, handkerchiefs, and related items, while the narrator departs to check for city messenger candle dates.
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City Hall
City Messenger
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Nota Bene
Globe Bank
Boutwell
Plymouth Rock
Pla
Providence
Rhode Island
Savings Department of the ‘Traders’ National Bank
Traders’ National Bank
Middlesex St
P.O. Ave
Middlesex S
Lawton
Paco Cemetery
Andrew
Carnegie
Moody
Boutelle III
Young's Hotel
Hosford Club
Henry
Indianapolis Journal
Committee On Claims
Ance
Davis
Shattuck Street
Central Street
CHOTC
Cor. Worthen
Hind
Ned Hinds
Merrimack Clothing Co
City Ilelt
Ciy Hall
Moses Wyman
Albert Pinder
Board of Overseers of the Poor
George Bowers
Alfred &. Lyford
Bowers
George W. Poore
John F. Haskell
Haskell
Girard P. Cadman
Charles W. Bell
Republican
William A. Delmage
George C. Evans
Crowley
Board of Police
Bhicksemith
Varney
Edward
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