Dry Goods Market Shows Quiet Trade and Steady Demand
The dry goods market reports quiet trading in plain cottons and fall supplies, with rising inquiries for year‑ahead orders from converters and for export to China and Africa. Printing cloths stay weak, yarns in surplus, and colorfast woolens show steadiness as retailers and jobbers prepare for a brighter spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Africa
Fall River
Providence
Boeton
George Campbell & Co
Philadelphia
Washington
Quartermaster’s Department
Campbell
Slipped Handcuffs A Magician Prison Escape At Police Station
French Canadian magician George Brindamour of the Phelan troupe was jailed at the Opera house week in a no charge case and escaped from handcuffs at a police station. He called at the deputy’s office, freed his wrists, and later proved the door lock would not budge until Keeper Holman produced a key. Brindamour claims he can remove any handcuff and has staged similar feats in many cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brindamour
Phelan
Opera House
Davis
Prindamoor
Brindamour
Oficer
John Hickson
Holman
Davin
Ten Polanders Stranded In Nashua Seek Louisiana Route
A group of thirty Polanders arrived in Nashua by foot and in carriages misdirected from New York. They lack funds for rail fare and plan to join a Louisiana colony via Worcester. Police assisted as they camped at Greeley farm, barefoot and unable to speak English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
Greeley Farm
Concord Street
New York
Louisiana
Paton
Per
Worcester
Market Opens Higher But Dims In Early Trading
The New York stock market showed a brisk opening with large transactions and higher prices, led by Sugar, St. Paul, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, the Atchisons and T. C. I. Enormous buying orders from banking-linked commission houses appeared, but gains faded as the day progressed. CB&Q and St. Paul fell two points, American Tobacco fluctuated, Tamarack in Boston slipped after an initial rise, while directors declared a quarterly dividend on common and preferred shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Paul
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Atchisons
Boston
American Tobacco Co
C. B
C&g
C&r
Livig
Col. F. &l
Beoera
Sig Ut Paper
Manhattan Steee
Pac
Pacific
Reading
Pacide
Lexen & Vac
Union
Bing i U
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Chicago Junction
Miinisu
Daly
Bingham Ath Ile
Boston and Eeahee
Aim Butte
Cochitt Nh
Kio River Breeklin
Isle
Old Dominion Meg
Ioy
Utah
Christmas Observance at Dorchester Reform School for Women
The 200 plus inmates held a quiet Christmas with morning Catholic Mass by Rev. Charles F. Glendon of St. Stephen's, a recreation period, and superintendent Mrs. A. Otten giving small tokens. Shipp Brothers of Dorchester provided evening chapel entertainment, greatly enjoyed by the inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory Prison
Charles F. Glendon
St. Stephen's Church
A. Otten
Shipp
Dorchester
Everett and Small Wed at 76 Maple Street
Miss Jennie Small and Mr. James Everett married at the bride’s parents home on Maple Street yesterday afternoon. Rev N W Matthews of Primitive Methodist church officiated. Elizabeth Small served as bridesmaid and John Everett as groomsman. Guests from Hamilton and South Framingham attended. The couple will reside at 76 Maple Street after a New York trip returning January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Small
James Everett
Maple Street
N. W. Matthews
Primitive Methodist Church
Elizabeth Small
John Everett
Hamilton
Fh. L. Webster
South Framingham
New York
Christmas gatherings and engagements in Dracut Centre
Personal notes recount a New York trip for church work by Rev George C Wright, engagements announced for Lilian Endicott Owen to Nathan Porter Lamson and Trarelene Stone Lawson to Dwight Moody Pratt. Local families host Christmas events with trees, music, and guests from Amherst Harvard Boston and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Wright
New York
Lilian Endicott Owen
Nathan Porter Lamson
Willard Chase
Avon Street
Mamie Ethel Chase
Santa Claus
Sammy Davis
Warren Fox
Amherst College
Edward Stevens
Harvard
Edith Kelly
Boston University
Julia Fox
New England Conservatory of Music
Marion Stevens
Derry Academy
Dracut Centre
Obituary for James Marren lifelong city resident
James Marren a life long resident of this city died at his home 420 Fletcher street Monday evening after a lingering illness He was born in Lowell in 1838 and ran a Market street grocery later served 17 years in the assessors department He then worked in real estate and life insurance until illness forced retirement Survived by wife Elizabeth three daughters Margie Mary Elizabeth and one son Arthur Q John son died at 23 Harvard street this morning aged six Funeral notice later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marren
Fletcher Street
Mr. Marren
Lowell
Market Street
Elizabeth
Margie
Mary
Arthur Q
Sarah A
Coolidge R. Johnson
Harvard Street
Millie Frazer
Lewis Street
Margaret
Peter Gray
Edward
The
Blake, Plumworks
East Cambridge
Gibbons
East Union Street
Annie
Anthony Gibbons
Mamie Gibbons
Remains of Trafton Mad dock and multiple funeral notices
The remains of Trafton Mad dock aged 22 were sent to Swanaville Maine for burial after dying at home on Sunday evening. Funeral notices follow for George Hughes John Dacy John Leadbetter and Florence Yates with details of services locations times and undertakers. burials occurred in Catholic cemeteries and Immaculate Conception church ceremonies were led by Rev Fathers Roland Joyce and Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafton Maddock
18Th Street
Swanaville
Undertaker Young
George
A. Hughes
Sil Bridge Street
St. Michael's Church
Father Roland
John
James Hughes
George R
Samuel
Mr. Morrison
Roland
Molloy
John Dacy
Fayette Street
Immaculate Conception
Rev. & T. Ford
Mesere
Freeman
Harlowe
Waterman
Cella
Edeon
Uadertaker Weinbeck
Florence
Joseph
Eileabeth Yates
Obituary notices and funeral details from Chelmsford and local towns
Funeral notices list Paul F. Litchfield of Chelmsford and multiple local residents. Services held at homes or churches, with burial in Carlisle or Edson cemetery, arranging undertakers named. Names include Johnson, Thompson, Freeman, Marren, Gray, Gibbons, Twombly, Buttrick, Hungerford, Chandler, and Litchfield. Details note ages, addresses, and family survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Currier
Christmas Eve Vestry Festivities In Chelmsford Highlight Santa Visit
Santa Claus brightened Central Congregational vestry in Chelmsford with a lively Christmas program. Miss Kate Dupee and others performed piano pieces and pantomime tableaux while Rev. E C Bartlett shared stereopticon views. The Old Time Christmas Party featured stock stockings and a tree gifts. younger attendees also played basket ball in the afternoon, Cavalry defeating Y M A 14 12 after a tied second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Central Congregational
Kate Dupee
Periha Bartlett
Ethel Hagerman
Carrie Knowlton
Jessie Atwood
E. C. Bartlett
Switzrland
Artist
Santa
Foward Leeton
Pastor Ellis
Town Hall
Troop F Cavalry
Young Men's Athletic Association
Cavalry
Ralph W. Emerson
John H. Wilson
James Mooney
Williston Carll
Daniel Haley
BE. Redman
Fréd Holt
Reanie Cole
Arthur Adams
Joe Mason
Sverowl
Checker Tournament Between Haverhill and Lowell Clubs
The Haverhill and Lowell checker clubs met Tuesday at Belvidere YMCA rooms after dinner at a local hotel. Lowell won the two games 19 to 4 and 1 drawn, with both sides hampered by several missing players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill Checker Club
Lowell Checker Club
Y. Moc. L of Belvidere
Lowells
Dearborn
O'Donnell and Gilbride Sells Soiled Handkerchiefs
The firm notes a large surplus from holiday sales of handkerchiefs that are soiled or mussed. They will group and mark down about 200 dozen used in show windows and other store fixtures to ensure brisk sales. Bargains target staple merchandise and rapid turnover.
Also Mentioned on This Page
DRY Goods Market
Stock Market
Pettigrew
Hanna
Cripple Creek
Bright, Sears & Co
Shlerdorn
Everett-Small
John D. Willman
St. Peter’s Church
Trreline Stone Lawson
Dwight Moody Pratt
Dartmouth
Colonial Hall
H. M. Thompson
W. H. Howard
H. Pillsbury
Arthur L. Dexter
Bates College
Lewiston, Me
Rev
Lewis Dexter
Westford Street
D. W. Shaw
Kennebunkport
W. S. Shaw
Broadway
F. B. Barnes
C. S. Clark
Marion
F. R. Clark
W. L. Clark
Stackpole Street
Ladies’ Aid Association
Young Women's Guild
Lowell General Hospital
Middlesex Club
C. R. Goddard
Marlborough Street
Alfred Livingstone Goddard
Mary Wilcox
Hilda Dugdale
Johnson
Mammoth Road
Charles W. Johnson
Anna J. Buttrick
Hungerford
Liberty Street
George Hungerford
Chandler
St. John’s Hospital
Hannah Chandler
Ayer
Weinbeck
Litchfield
Chelmsford
Paul F Litchfield
High Street
Middlesex County
Haverhill
Dr. Richardson
Pere
Raunders
Bavote
Ecc
Rheehey
Morrie
McKillop
Seell Parrett
Mayberry
Peafmim
Randall
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Central ST
Prescott ST
Rom Sabe &Y
TRE Ravuroad National Bank
Mack Street
Cara
Saffets
Herat
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