Chamberlain arrives in Durban South Africa with conciliatory tone
Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain landed at Durban on the Good Hope amid welcome crowds. He urged reconciliation with Lord Milner, spoke on Dutch and British unity, and said Boers had invited to fight in Somaliland, calling for equal rights for new subjects.
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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
Libertyhall residents held a Christmas gathering with tasteful decorations and a pleasant entertainment. Santa Claus gave gifts from two well laden trees, while families and visitors from Marlboro Providence Manchester Billerica attended. Sunday school gifted books and candy, with Charles Hodge and several helpers praised for organizing the program.
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Libertyhall
Santa Claus
A. J. Blaisdell
Rosamond Spaulding
F.C. Byam
D. W. Bickford
T. Park
Mar
Whist Tournament Prize Winners at Republican Club
The first prize went to Theodore Pauleon and Peter Casey won the second prize. The Baptist church Sunday school held its annual Christmas tree event, with many youths present and gifts distributed to children. The North Billerica Cricket and Football club plans its annual dance on Friday January 23, changing from the usual cork party, starting at midnight. Mills paid their workers on Wednesday instead of Friday, the usual payday.
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Republican Club
Theodore Pauleon
Peter Casey
The
Baptist Church
North Billerica Cricket and Football Club
Christmas gathering gifts at Moore's mill and choir rehearsal note
Mr and Mrs James Turner will spend Christmas with friends in Providence Rhode Island. Mark Ingham overseer of drawing spinning and jack spooling in George Moore's mill No 2 was thanked by his helpers with a sideboard. John J Curry second hand in jackspooling department received a umbrella and dress suitcase from his helpers with Ada Hiepy ard delivering the speech. There will be no rehearsal of the North Chelmsford choral society this week. next rehearsal is Wednesday evening at 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 daughter of Hillside pastor
In town, many families display Christmas trees especially among German households on Swain street. Despite a snowstorm, a large audience attended Christmas exercises at Hillside Congregational church vestry. Early program featured recitations by Verna Hodge Ida Gunther Ethel Tucker Ethel Welch Minnie Scott and songs 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
Acton Centre Cattle Destroyed Under Government Orders
Seventy five cows mainly owned by J and W C Robbins were shot and buried in a trench on the Robbins estate on the 24th. The destruction under government orders brings sympathy for sufferers and fear among farmers about dairy trade and future cattle purchases for three months. A Sunday school gathering with children's choir selections followed.
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W. C. Robbins
Robbins
Christmas Eve Party Ends With Santa's Lost Whiskers
Rev. F. P. Wood led a holiday gathering featuring iced cream, cake, and an illuminated Christmas tree whose candles caused Santa Claus to lose his whiskers in a small mishap. Despite the setback, gifts of candy and oranges brightened the room for all attendees.
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F. P. Wood
Santa Claus
Willard Hospital Beneficiary From Lucy Richmond Read Will
Boston's Lucy Richmond Read leaves five thousand dollars to Willard hospital and hints at a bequest from the Billings estate. A. Elmer Blake, recently on the street railway, rests in Somerville hospital after extended leave and travel to Cambridge to care for a sick brother. Peter Kavanagh, driving for Henry D Lyons, narrowly avoids disaster near a bridge as a track incident ends with a killed horse and a needed repair. H. Walter Gleason joins Fowle Cobb and Pearson’s Boston firm as the J H Pearson Co reorganizes at the Bedford street site.
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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 pastor Merriam to leave for Derry New Work
Pelham Congregational church bids farewell to Rev. Charles L. Merriam after long service marked by deep community ties. He departs for a call in Derry New Hampshire as Pomona Grange installs officers and church choir events brighten town life.
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Pelham Congregational Church
Charles L. Merriam
Derry
N. H
Merriam
Beaudoin and Jubinville United in Christmas Marriage
Eugene Beaudoin and Matilda Jubinville were married at St Jean Baptist church parish residence Christmas afternoon. Rev Fr Perron officiated the ceremony.
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St Jean Baptist Church
Eugene Beaudoin
Matilda Jubinville
Fr. Perron
O. M. IL
Goulin and Gauthrie Wed at St Jean Baptiste Church
Christmas afternoon Arthur Goulin married Miss Angelina Gauthrie in a ceremony at St Jean Baptist church with Rev Fr Nolin officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple then departed for a short wedding tour.
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Arthur Goulin
Angelina Gauthrie
St. Jean Baptist Church
Fr. Nolin
Couple United in Marriage at St Jean Baptiste Parish
Rev Fr Nolin ofl OM L united Wilfred Laflamme and Miss Cea saria Cote in marriage at the parochial residence of St Jean Baptiste church on Christmas day with a simple ceremony attended by family and friends.
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Fr. Nolin
St. Jean Baptist Church
Wilfred Laflamme
Ceasaria Cote
Marriage of Louis Pameton and Martha Laurin
Louis Pameton and Miss Martha Laurin were united in marriage at the parochial residence of St. Baptist 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
Parish Ceremony Binds Joseph Hamilton and Helen Frechette
At St. Jean Baptiste church parochial residence on Christmas night the couple Joseph Hamilton and Helen Frechette were married. Rev. S r Campeau O M L officiated the ceremony.
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St. Jean Baptist Church
Joseph Hamilton
Helen Frechette
S’r. Campeau
Jette and Gilbert Marry at St Jean Church Residence
In the parochial residence of St. Jean church, Joseph Jette wed Miss Marie A. Gilbert on Thursday night with Rev. Ir Perron officiating. Also in the city, December 24, at 46 Kirk Street parsonage, Edmund W. Cross and Miss Alice J. Smith married by Rev. J. F. Allen.
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Joseph Jette
Marie A. Gilbert
St. Jean Church
Ir. Perron
Seventh anniversary supper at Unity guildAnnie Cantata after supper
The seventh anniversary supper will be held at Unity guild on Saturday evening. A Children's Cantata will follow, prepared under the guidance of Mrs Killpatrick after weeks of rehearsal.
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Unity Guild
Mahin Advertising Expands To 8th Floor Chicago Office
Mahin Advertising company will occupy the entire 8th floor of the Williams Building at 200 Monroe Street in Chicago on December 27, marking its fourth anniversary. The firm has grown to 116 employees, with 291 active advertisers and a 12,000 square foot facility housing all major departments from magazine and newspaper advertising to accounting and mailing.
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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 concern and will build in Birmingham. Rumor says United States steel corporation bought a Troy iron concern and will close the plant. Worcester ponders Mr. Moen’s departure from its wire works and the future stance of the American Steel and Wire company which owns Washburn Moon mills. The U S Steel policy favors concentrating operations 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
The weekly ministers fellowship session is set for 10.30 Monday morning at the First Congregational church. All ministers are invited to attend.
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First Congregational Church
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
Advertises Ely Brothers Cream Balm as leading remedy for catarrh with testimonials from B. W. Sperry of Hartford and J. C. Olmstead of Arcola. Claims no irritation or sneezing, priced at 40 cents, mailed from New York. Also promotes affordable warm tenements by T. H. Elliott at 64 Central St with commentary on fuel costs.
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Ely
B. W. Sperry
Hartford
Conn
J. Cc. Olmstead
Arcola
Cts
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Gt Weamer
T. H. Elliott
Central St
Sunday Lessons in Joshua and the Way to Heaven
A compact summary of a period church lesson guide covering Joshua 1 to Luke 2, with Golden Texts and reflections on faith, courage, Jericho, Caleb, cities of refuge, judges, Ruth, Samuel, and a Christmas lesson. The piece emphasizes divine presence, obedient trust, and the heavenly home and the way to it through Christ. It notes the week’s topic and includes closing Bible readings and reflections on dying words and the hope of heaven.
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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 Activities in New York and Brooklyn
Brooklyn union leads local Endeavor outreach with a Bible study class under Dr W W White. Missions giving through boards totals 40 000 to 50 000 while New York Endeavorers exceed 190 000 in 3 148 societies across 31 denominations. The Quiet Hour origin traces to Dr Clark during a long voyage from India to Africa.
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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 of faith inspire Christian Endeavor leaders
A series of quotes urges personal initiative and divine guidance within the Christian Endeavor movement. Rev. Francis E. Clark, Rev. Dr. Edward Taylor, and Rev. W. Swnight Chaplin compare inner spiritual ore to mountains awaiting discovery, urging youths to uncover consecration and pledged service 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
A discussion prompt for all phases of Christian Endeavor work is released with contact details in Lock Box 674 Binghamton NY. The Junior Christian Endeavor World serves junior society interests. William B. Jones of Albany was the first NY state superintendent of Christian Endeavor prison work. he resigned over a year ago and was 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
Lemon Jell-O Wine Jelly Dessert Recipe Ad
A vintage recipe describes making a wine jelly using Lemon Jell-O with boiling water, sugar, sherry, and orange juice. Oranges are cured and filled as the jelly congeals, served with whipped cream. It notes four flavors and a 10 cent price at grocers.
Boston and Lowell Railroad stockholders meet January 7 1903
Notice for the annual meeting of Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation stockholders at the Boston Passenger Station on Wednesday January 7 1903 at 1 50 a m. Items include electing a Board of Directors and consideration of bond issues up to 250 000 dollars dated May 1 1903 payable in twenty years with interest not exceeding four percent and use of proceeds to repay May 1 1903 bonds with any excess used for permanent improvements under the lease with Boston and Maine Railroad dated June 28 1887. Other business may be transacted. Per 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 Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Wamesit National Bank will be held at their banking rooms Tuesday January 20th at 2 o'clock P M for the choice of Directors and transaction of other business. C KE Goulding cashier Lowell December 20 1902. The Old Lowell National Bank stockholders meeting at the banking rooms Tuesday January 20 A D 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 to Hold Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Appleton National Bank of Lowell will hold its annual stockholders meeting in the banking rooms on Tuesday January 13 1908 at 11 o clock in the forenoon for the election of directors and other legal business. 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 Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Prescott National Bank of Lowell announces its annual meeting for stockholders to elect Directors and conduct other business. The session will occur at No. 40 Central street on Tuesday January 13 at 10 o'clock A M. E E Sawyer cashier dated December 12 1902.
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Prescott National Bank of
Lowell
Central Street
E. E. Sawyer
Wanted night watchman with boiler knowledge
Wanted ad seeks a man for night watchman duties with understanding of boiler care. Includes all side work and requires references. Apply to Address F Box 1205 Lowell.
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Adress F
Lowell
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Charles Gray
Chas. L. Hodge
Irene Abels
Lizzie Zipper
Lizzie Ryder
Esther Smith
Wallace
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North Chelmsford
Dracut
Acton Centre
Bedford
Pelham
Pomona Grange
W. H. Nutting
Edith Spear
Estelle JF. Hyde
Willis Pearson
Mary E. Hobbs
Charles W. Hobbs
Howard Chase
Nettie G
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
Deacon
Amos Wood
Max Richardson
Boston School of Technology
Mabel Richardson
Rochester
Rufus Griffin
Haverhill
Pelham Church
Down River
Mary Hobbs
Pelham Cemetery
Uilings
Mn’frs Intervale Mills
Gainebaug, Conn
Beaudoin-Jubinville
Goulin-Gauthrie
Pameton
Laurin
Hamilton-Frechette
Jette-Gilbert
Mahin
Leder
Edius
Cava al School
Golden Text
D. M. Stearns
UriNiGivnn
S. H. Doyle
McKinley
John
Patmos
Isis
Peter
James
Elijah
Luke xv
John x
Lowell National
Appleton National Bank
Prescott National Bank OF Lowell
Yankee
Bartlett
Merrimack Street
G. G. Read
Thompson Hardware Company
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