Chamberlain Lands in South Africa Receives Warm Welcome
Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain arrived at Durban on the Good Hope after a Nov. 23 voyage from Portsmouth. He spoke of conciliation with Lord Milner, praised British and Dutch courage in the war, urged racial equality for new subjects, and accepted Boers’ offer to fight in Somaliland amid cheers.
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Durban
Natal
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Portsmouth
Eng
Good Hope
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Milner
South Africa
Somailand
Suburban Christmas gathering in Libertyhall village
Libertyhall residents held a Christmas Eve gathering with tasteful decorations and a Santa Claus visit. Sunday school members received books, gifts, and candy. gifts were given to Mrs. Charles Gray and the Sunday school superintendent Charles Hodge. Notable visitors included George Sanborn from Manchester and Mr. and Mrs. Woods from Billerica.
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Charles Hodge
Charles Gray
Chas. L. Hodge
Irene Abels
Lizzie Zipper
Lizzie Ryder
Esther Smith
Wallace
George
Prize Whist Tournament Won By Pauleon And Casey
The Republican club whist tourney awarded first prize to Theodore Pauleon with Peter Casey taking second. The Baptist church Sunday school held its annual Christmas tree on Wednesday with many youths present and gifts given to children. The North Billerica Cricket and Football club plans its annual dance on Friday January 23. Both mills paid workers on Wednesday instead of the usual Friday pay-day.
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Republican Club
Theodore Pauleon
Peter Casey
The
Baptist Church
North Billerica Cricket and Football Club
Turner couple to spend Christmas in Providence R I
Mr and Mrs James Turner will pass Christmas with friends in Providence Rhode Island. Mark Ingham overseer of drawing spinning twisting and jack spooling at George Moore mill number two was presented a sideboard by his helpers with a speech by John J Curry. John J Curry second hand in jackspooling was given a umbrella and dress suitcase by his helpers with a speech by Miss Ada Hiepy ard. There will be no rehearsal this week for the North Chelmsford choral society. next rehearsal is Wednesday evening in the vestry of the Second Congregational church.
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James Turner
Providence
R. I. Mark Ingham
George
Moore's Mill
John J. Curry
George C. Moore
Diphtheria confines Marion McKnight. town trees noted
Marion McKnight, daughter of Rev J A McKnight, is confined at home with diphtheria. Christmas trees are visible among many families, especially German households on Swain street. Despite snow, many attended Hillside Congregational church Christmas exercises in the vestry with recitations by Verna Hodge Ida Gunther Ethel Tucker Ethel Welch Minnie Scott and singing by Verna Hodge Blanche Eklund.
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Marion McKnight
J. A. McKnight
Hillside Congregational Church
Swain Street
Verna Hodge
Ida Gunther
Ethel Tucker
Ethel Welch
Minnie Scott
Blanche Eklund
Destruction of 75 Cows Strikes Robbins Estate in Acton Centre
On the Robbins estate in Acton Centre seventy five cows, mostly owned by J and W C Robbins, were shot and buried in a trench on the 24th under government orders. The destruction damages dairy operations and undermines cattle rearing prospects for local farmers. A Sunday school gathering with choirs and children's performances accompanied the event.
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W. C. Robbins
Robbins
Christmas Eve Party Ends with Santa Losing Whiskers
A community gathering hosted by Rev. F. P. Wood featured iced creams and cake beside an illuminated Christmas tree piled with candy and oranges. The event’s only drawback was Santa Claus losing his whiskers to a candle fire, dimming the celebration slightly.
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F. P. Wood
Santa Claus
Willard Hospital to Benefit From Read Will Bequest
The Willard hospital is named as a beneficiary in the late Lucy Richmond Read of Boston will, with a 5000 dollar bequest. A further bequest is promised from the Billings estate. A. Elmer Blake visits Somerville hospital after months as a streetcar conductor. he took leave to Cambridge to care for a sick brother, then returned to work briefly before illness forced him to stop. Peter Kavanagh, Lyons clerk, reports a snowbound crash near North Lexington when his sleigh struck a rail. a warning failed to stop a car and Lyons’s horse was killed, repairs required. H Walter Gleason has joined Fowle Cobb Pearson of Boston. Fowle withdraws, and the veteran staff organize as the J H Pearson Co on Bedford Street.
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Willard Hospital
Lucy Richmond Read
Boston
Billings
A. Elmer Blake
Somerville Hospital
Blake
Cambridge
Charlie
Peter Kavanagh
Henry D. Lyons
North Lexington
Lafely
Pelham Farewell Sermon for Rev Merriam at Pelham Congregational
The Pelham Congregational church prepares for Rev. Charles L. Merriam farewell sermon as he leaves for Derry New Hampshire to begin a new call. The community laments his long pastorate praising his leadership in church and town life and awaiting his replacement. The article also notes Pomona Grange officers, church choir gatherings at William G Butler home, and local illness with diphtheria affecting Mrs Webster and her son.
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Pelham Congregational Church
Charles L. Merriam
Derry
N. H
Merriam
William G. Butler
Butler
North Pelham
Bertha Greeley
Grace Colman
Fannie Carleton
Emily Wood
Dillie Atwood
Susie Cutter
Isbhe! Webster
Myrtie Chase
Estelle Hyde
Ellen Cutter
Bertha Underhill
Henry M. Currier
Otis A. Gage
Wm. G. Butler
Daniel M. Webster
Howard M. Chase
Henry M. Wood
Alice M. Hillman
Country
Beaudoin and Jubinville Wed at St Jean Baptiste Parish
At the parochial residence of St Jean Baptist church on Christmas afternoon, Eugene Beaudoin and Matilda Jubinville were united in marriage with Rev. Fr. Perron, O. M. IL, officiating.
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St Jean Baptist Church
Eugene Beaudoin
Matilda Jubinville
Fr. Perron
O. M. IL
Goulin and Gauthrie Wed at St. Jean Baptist Parish
Christmas afternoon Arthur Goulin and Miss Angelina Gauthrie united in marriage at St Jean Baptist church parochial residence. Rev Fr Nolin officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple began a short wedding tour.
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Arthur Goulin
Angelina Gauthrie
St. Jean Baptist Church
Fr. Nolin
Marriage at St Jean Baptist on Christmas Day
Rev Fr Nolin ofl OM L joins Wilfred Laflamme and Miss Cea saria Cote in marriage at the parochial residence of St. Jean Baptist church on Christmas Day.
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Fr. Nolin
St. Jean Baptist Church
Wilfred Laflamme
Ceasaria Cote
Pameton and Laurin Wed at St John Baptiste Church
Louis Pameton and Miss Martha Laurin married at the parochial residence of St. Jean Baptiste church on Christmas day. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Sr. Campeau, O. M. I.
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Louis Pameton
Martha Laurin
St. Jean Baptist Church
S*r. Campeau
Marriage at St Jean Baptiste Church Residence
On Christmas night Joseph Hamilton married Helen Frechette at the parochial residence of St. Jean Baptist church. Rev. S'r. Campeau OML officiated the ceremony.
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St. Jean Baptist Church
Joseph Hamilton
Helen Frechette
S’r. Campeau
Jette and Gilbert wed at St Jean church parochial residence
In a Thursday night ceremony at the parochial residence of St. Jean church Joseph Jette married Miss Marie A. Gilbert with Rev. Ir. Perron officiating. A second brief notice states Edmund W. Cross and Alice J. Smith wed at the Kirk Street parsonage with Rev. J. F. Allen officiating.
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Joseph Jette
Marie A. Gilbert
St. Jean Church
Ir. Perron
Seventh Anniversary Supper At Unity Guild
The seventh anniversary supper will be held at Unity Guild on Saturday evening. A Children's Cantata will follow, rehearsed for weeks under Mrs Killpatrick.
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Unity Guild
Mahin Advertising Expands to Williams Building Chicago
The Mahin Advertising company announces occupancy of the entire 8th floor of the Williams Building at 200 Monroe Street Chicago on December 27 marking four years since the agency began with five people. It now staffs 116 employees, with 291 active advertisers and 12 000 square feet of space across multiple departments.
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Mahin Advertising Company
Williams
Monroe Street
Chicago
Iron industry drift shifts to new centers
The American Bolt company of Lowell merges with a Birmingham Alabama firm and will build plants in Birmingham instead of Lowell. Reports say the United States steel corporation bought a Troy iron concern and may close the plant. Worcester debates Moen’s retirement and its possible impact on the local American Steel and Wire ownership of Washburn Moon mills. The US Steel policy aims to concentrate near Pittsburgh.
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American Bolt Company
Lowell
Birmingham
Ala
United States Steel Corporation
Troy
N. Y
Worcester
Moen
American Steel and Wire Company
Washburn & Moon Mills
Pittsburg
Springfield Republican
Ministers Meeting at First Congregational Church
Weekly fellowship for ministers to meet at 10.30 on Monday morning at the First Congregational church. All ministers invited.
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First Congregational Church
Ely Cream Balm Promises Relief for Catarrh
Advertisers tout Ely Brothers medicine as the top treatment for catarrh with testimonials from B W Sperry and J C Olmstead. Balm claimed not to irritate or cause sneezing, available at druggists for 40 cents or by mail from New York. Also an ad for affordable warm tenements at 64 Central Street, promising comfort and repair for $6 to $9 monthly.
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Ely
B. W. Sperry
Hartford
Conn
J. Cc. Olmstead
Arcola
Cts
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Sunday Lessons on Joshua and the Way to Heaven
A detailed church lesson summary covering Joshua chapters 1 to 24 with golden texts and reflections. It outlines themes from Be strong in Joshua to choosing whom to serve, plus the time of the judges, temperance, Gideon, Ruth, Samuel, and a Christmas lesson. The weekly topic centers on our heavenly home and the way, citing Christ as the exclusive path with supporting Bible readings.
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American Press Association
Leson I
Joshua
Josh
The
Jordan
Yin
Red Sea
Christ
Jericho
Aith
Jerichos
Israel
Caleb
Moses
God
Egypt
Hell
Ruth
Naomi
Samuel
H. C. Trumbull
Iesson XII
David
Christ the Lord
Earth
Hegnade
Christian Endeavor In New York Unions Promote Fellowship
Kingston local union hosts visiting committee from all societies to share cheer and inspiration. Brooklyn union prints local Endeavor news, conducts Bible study with Dr. W. W. White, and begins mission study in seven divisions studying The Price of Africa. New York Endeavor numbers exceed 190,000 members in 3,148 societies across 31 denominations and missions gifts total 40,000 to 50,000 dollars. Birthplace of the Quiet Hour traces to Dr. Clark's Indian voyage inspiring meditation and prayer.
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Christian Endeavor
New York
Kingston
N. Y
Brooklyn
Christian Endeavor News
W. W. White
Bible Teachers’ Training School of
New York City
New York Army of Endeavor
Dr. Clark
India
Africa
Nuggets in Christian Endeavor Teachings from Past Preachers
A compact extract highlights quotes from Rev. Francis E. Clark Rev. Dr. Edward Taylor and Rev. W. Swnight Chaplin. It emphasizes personal initiative invention and the spirit of God guiding youth in the Christian Endeavor movement likening unmined ore to consecration and pledged service waiting to be unearthed and shaped for the Master.
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God
Francis E. Clark
Edward Taylor
Christian Endeavor Society
W. Swnight Chaplin
Christian Endeavor notes and leadership changes in New York
Question topics for Christian Endeavor work are welcomed. Address Lock Box 674 Binghamton NY. The Junior Christian Endeavor World serves junior societies and members. William B. Jones of Albany was first NY state superintendent of Christian Endeavor prison work, resigning over a year ago and succeeded by W A Horn of Lockport.
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Binghamton, N
New York
Christian Endeavor World
William B. Jones
Albany
New York State
Christian Endeavor
W. A. Horn
Lockport
Delicious Wine Jelly Dessert From Jell O
A simple recipe uses one package Jell O one pint water sugar and sherry with the juice of six oranges. Cured oranges are filled when partly congealed then chilled and served with whipped cream. Optional sherbet cups and extra wine for richer flavor. Four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry offered at 10 cents per package.
Boston & Lowell Railroad annual stockholders meeting notice
The Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation announces its annual stockholders meeting will be held at the Passenger Station in Boston on Wednesday January 7 1903 at 1 50 a m for electing a Board of Directors and to consider issuing bonds up to 250000 dated May 1 1903 to fund maturing bonds and support permanent improvements per lease with Boston and Maine Railroad. The meeting may address other lawful business. By order of the Directors Henry B Cabot Clerk. 27 29 30
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Boston & Lowell Railroad Corporation
Boston
Los
Boston & Maing Railroad
Henry B. Cabot
Wamesit National Bank Annual Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Wamesit National Bank will be held at their banking rooms Tuesday January 20 at 2 o'clock P M for the choice of Directors and the transaction of any other business that may legally come before them Attest C KE Goulding Cashier Lowell December 20 1902 The Old Lowell National Bank directors meeting will be held at the banking rooms Tuesday January 20 1903 at 10 30 A M CHAS M WILLIAMS Cashier Lowell Mass December 12 1902
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WAMES
IT National Bank
Wamesit National Bank
C. Ke, Goulding
Lowell
Chas
M. Williams
Mass
Appleton National Bank Announces Annual Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Appleton National Bank of Lowell will be held at their banking rooms on Tuesday January 13 1908 at 11 oclock in the forenoon for the election of directors and the transaction of any other business that may legally come before them. E King Acting Cashier Lowell Mass December 3 1902.
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Appleton National Bank of
Lowell
E. King
Mass
Prescott National Bank of Lowell Stockholders Meeting
The Prescott National Bank of Lowell holds its annual stockholders meeting at the bank rooms at No. 40 Central street on Tuesday January 13 at 10 o'clock A M. E E Sawyer cashier December 12 1902.
Wanted Night Watchman For Boiler Care In Lowell Ad
Classified notice seeking a man for night watchman duties with boiler care skills. Inquire with references. Address F., Box 1205, Lowell.
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Adress F
Lowell
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