Aged Billerica Resident Mrs Faulkner Dies at 86
Mrs Luther W Faulkner died at her home in Billerica Centre at 10 last night after a brief illness. She was 86 and leaves a daughter Mrs Benjamin F Wild of Somerville and three sons Frederick A of Stafford Springs Conn Richard H of Billerica and John A of this city. Born Martha Merriam in Chelmsford she married Mr Faulkner Oct 13 1842 and lived much of her life in the centre village where the Faulkner home on the Dr Howe estate was a social center. She was active in church work and known for hospitality and support of the Unitarian society. Her interests included nature art gardening and preserving local history especially a colonial room and Olden Times artifacts. Her memory endures in the community.
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Luther W. Faulkner
Billerica Centre
Benjamin F. Wild
Somerville
Frederick A
Stafford Springs
Conn
Richard H
Billerica
John A
Faulkner
Ner
Unitarian Society
Boys Brave Rescue From Hale's Brook Ice Breakage
Albert Hermer aged two and Christo Hermer aged nine nearly drowned when broken ice on Hale's Brook between Lincoln and Plain streets gave way during coasting. Edward Stanley, Elmer Victory, Everett McFadden, and Romeo Couture all plunged into the icy water, saving Albert and averting tragedy amid dangerous conditions.
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Albert Hermer
Christe Hermer
Lincoln Street
Hale's Brook
Lincoln
Plain Streets
Albert
Christo
Edward Stanley
Stanley
Elmer Victory
Everett McFadden
Romeo Couture
McFadden
Couture
Middlesex Company to Raise Wages for Operatives
The Middlesex Company posts a notice that starting January 1, 1906 all non supervisory workers will receive a ten percent wage increase despite last year’s $40,000 loss. The Hathaway theatre bills Mary Larose and company in The Sailor and the ore a lively sketch with daily matinees and evening shows.
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Middlesex Company
H. Perry
New Hathaway Theatre
Larose and Company
Tom Nawn
Cough Medicines Contain Opiates Warned Prompt
An old notice warns that many cough syrups, aside from Foley’s Honey and Tar, contain opiates causing constipation especially in children. Foley’s Money and Tar is promoted as safe and non constipating. Beware unsafe substitutes sold by Ball and Burkinehaw at 419 Midviesex St Cor Thorndike St distributor.
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Foley
Herous
Balls & Burkinehaw
Midviesex St
Bankrupts Revealed by Ledger Report
A Philadelphia Ledger snippet shows a dialogue where creditors identify the bankrupt, describe the man with the fur overcoat and diamonds as the principal debtor, and discuss the status of the bankruptcy proceedings.
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Cory
Philadelphia Ledger
Sewer Hearing Endorses Several City Sewers
The city sewers committee at city hall recommended building sewers on Columbia street Cornell street and Wedge street. Columbia street sewer 210 feet long cost 225 dollars. Cornell street 240 feet long cost 225 dollars. Wedge street 145 feet long cost 230 dollars with anticipated partial city reimbursement. Meeting adjourned sine die.
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City Hall
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Grant
Cosgrove
Walker
Rowers
Fisher H. Pearson
Columbia Street
Pearson
Cornell Street
Pearom
John A. Bail
Andrew Moffatt
Re. Holmes
Er. G. Russell
Wedge Street
Wedee Street
City Council to Act on All Recommendations Friday Night
The city council will consider all recommendations at Friday night’s meeting. Officials and residents await decision on the proposals and potential changes to local policy.
Lowell Choral Society Considers New Constitution
The Lowell Choral Society in Middlesex street plans adopting a constitution at tonight’s meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Members from Lowell and nearby areas are invited to rehearse Faust and The Messiah under Mr Henry Merdell. A public recital and a two day Easter festival are proposed, with a nominal Ship fee granting rehearsal access.
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Lowell Choral Society
Odd Fellows Hall
Middlesex Street
Lowell
Henri Miaiedell
Meester
Faust
Joaniah
Ladies of Charity Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting of the board of directors at the house at 7:20. The printing committee and Irwine Aud meet at the same hour.
Phosphate in Bag Leads to Arrest Near Launders Street Bridge
Gilbert Noyes and Michael Harrington, both over 30, were arrested last night near the Launders Street bridge by Sergeant John Crowley after one man claimed the load was phosphate. The bag reportedly contained feathers and the pair admitted stealing the bene from a house near the rendering works, with larceny charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Noyes
Michael Marrington
Launders Street
Seret John
Crowley
Harrington
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Horace
Hale’s Brook
Hathaway Theatre
Pany of
Laugh Makers
Courier-Citizen Office
Central Street
Rogers-Peet CO
Rogers
Peet
Rogers, Peet & Co
Oxford
Peets
Choral Society
Ladies OF Charity
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