Lowell Police Crackdown on Burglars and Crooks
The Lowell police have detained a string of burglars and sneak thieves over recent weeks. Notable arrests include James F. Tracy, John Stanton alias Hogan, James Cronin, and Thomas Butler for various larcenies and break ins. Others include Howard, Timothy O Callahan, Charles Hines, Harry English, Tom Kelly, and Fred Parent, all linked to burglary or larceny charges, with many awaiting grand jury actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Quinnette
Ladd House
Middlesex Street
Ballardvale
Andover Court
Hamilton
James F. Tracy
Polce
John Stanton
Hogan
James Cronin
Maher
Tilton
Central Street
Stanton
New Hampshire
Cronin
Thomas Butler
Crook
Sullivan and
Breault
Humphrey Street
Grand
Timothy Edward O'Callahan
Fall River
Lawrence
Winchester
McIntosh
Carter
Somerville
O'Callahan
Hadley
Inspector Walsh
Charles Hines
Hines
Willing Hands concert at First Presbyterian Church
A Pleasant entertainment by Willing Hands at the First Presbyterian Church last evening featured Dianna calarauv own, Mae Huntoon, a quartet performing My Old Kentucky Home, Lillian Holgate readings, Mary Farrell and Sophia White duet, Ray B Gordon and Walter K Means banjo and piano, Edna Craig violin solos and more. The event impressed with strong solo and ensemble work. Evening supper followed in the vestry with candies sold under Mrs. Zimmer and Miss Edna Craig, plus committees named for music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Society of “Willing Hands
Dianna Cala
Lillian Holgate
Miss Mary
Farrell
Sophia White
Ray B. Gordon
Walter K. Means
Mr. Huxley
Willman
Roberts
Hird
Needham
Louise Coburn
J. S. Hastings
Stearns
Zimmer
Derby
Cafebria as Headache Remedy Stands the Test of Time
Time shows Cafebria is not an experiment for headache relief. It has been on the market for years with thousands of users and no reports of harmful after effects. Manufacturers warrant it and are an established concern. All druggists sell it. Have you ever fed it?
Noted Authors and Historic Virginia Home in Fairfax County
Abbie Farwell Brown of Boston writes on literary notes while highlighting Wood Lawn mansion in Fairfax County, built by George Washington for Nelly Custis and now home to Vaughan Kester and Paul Kester. The piece notes Kipling's Kim leading a 1901 best novels contest in London, with The Octopus and Sister Carrie praised. It also profiles Louis Evan Shipman, born 1869 in Brooklyn, Harvard-educated, and his remarks on writing and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Fairfax County
George Washington
Nelly Custis
Washington
Lewis Washington
Wood Lawn
America
Vaughan Kester
Paul Kester
London Academy
Rudyard Kipling
Kim
Academy
Land of
Booms
The
Carrie
Louis Evan Shipman
Ralph Warrant
Lippincott
Brooklyn
Harvard ,University
Henry Esmond
Sothern
Henry Miller
Darcy of
the Guards
Ralph Tarrant
Hillside resident enjoys year round loafing and seasonal town visits
A New Hampshire hill dweller describes a life of constant relaxation except for a few weeks each year when they travel to nearby towns for opera, theatre, and club socials. The narrator emphasizes a simple, content existence with seasonal cultural trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
The Era of Exclusiveness is Past in The World's Work
The January issue of The World's Work highlights America’s expanding political and commercial reach with articles on Our New Horizon by Frederick Emory, minister stories overseas by Chalmers Robert, and Gaillard Hunt on consular reform. It features Pacific Coast trade growth, shipbuilding milestones, and reflections on England as a partner, plus Briarcliff Farm profiles and cattle ranch work for a broad outward-looking issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Frederic Emory
Chalmers Robert
Gaillard Hunt
Pacific Empire
George Hamlin Fitch
Arthur Goodrich
Seattle
Orient
England
Ulysses D. Eddy
W. Woodville Rockhill
Bureau of American Republics
Briarcllf
New York
Mary
Blossom
Earl Mayo
Christmas number highlights of the Broadway Magazine
The Christmas issue centers on theatre with portraits of leading actors and actresses in costume, some in color. Reading covers the stage and New York society affairs, plus miscellaneous pieces designed to engage readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reverend McKnight Receives 80 Dollar Parish Gift
In Sladen street Dracut last evening a purse of 80 dollars was presented to Rev. J. A. McKnight by the parish and friends with a speech by Co. L. Hodge. The event featured a program by the McKnight family and guests, including zobo numbers and conclud ing remarks by the pastor. Light refreshments followed as attendees enjoyed games and social time. Mrs Harris of Westerford, Mass., visits Mrs I Bennett for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McKnight
Sladen Street
Co. L. Hodge
Mc-Knight
Annie Tyrell
Chester Coburn
Mc- Knight
McKnight
Harris
Westerford
Mass
I. Bennett
North Chelmsford Squad 1 Ball Distinction Holiday Event
North Chelmsford Tuesday night Squad 1 Troop F cavalry held an annual ball at the town hall with about three hundred attendees from Chelmsford Centre and Lowell. A fine Olympia orchestra concert ran until 9 and dancing continued to 2, with hall decor praised and a noted reception committee and staff listed. Ice on Leach's pond remains about 10 inches thick though cutting by Boston Ice Co. is doubtful this winter. A note from James J. Quirk in California reports satisfaction with his new work, a former Chelmsford foundry blacksmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelmsford Centre
Lowell
Olympia Orchestra
Fergt
David J. Dixon
H. C. Mitchell
George J. Pope
John J. McQuaid
David P. McNally
Robert Alderton
George W. Brown
Michael Duane
John J. Morning
George N. Quessy
Charles Pope
E. A. Boies
Fred Downs
Thomas J. Larkin
Fred Malialieu
H. G. Spaulding
Walter Gaudett
Quirk
Chelmsford
Funeral Rites For Mason In West Chelmsford And Local Wedding
Remains of Mr. Mason were brought from Boston for burial in West Chelmsford with Rev Hil ler officiating. At Sunday services Rev J H Mansfield preached from Matt ii 1 13. William G Stevens of Beverly and Miss Sadie L Stone of West Chelmsford wed in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev C C P Hiller. The couple’s reception included communion and a wedding trip to Worcester and other places before returning to Beverly. Numerous Christmas events and greetings followed at the church and parsonage with gifts, a purse of 32 dollars to the pastor, and family visits from Maine and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Worcester
Jefferson
Beverly
C. C. P. Hiller
William Ken
Biddeford
Mabel Rumery
Portland
Perry
Florence Jeffrey
Lawrence
Olin CG. Johnson
Lowell
T. H. Hamblett
Fitchburg
Lester
Charles Jordan
Carl Spaulding
Springfield
C. E. Spaulding
Oscar Naylor
Samuel Naylor
Grace Batchelder
Highland Congregational Church
Christmas Gathering And Community Notes In Billerica
A festive Wednesday evening gathering of Sunday school members, teachers, and friends at the Unitarian church in Billerica featured a Christmas tree, gifts, and a special presentation to Rev. and Mrs. Edgar S. Wiers. Other items include plans for Asa Pollard C A R, Sunshine club events, Grange reports, and school openings as 1902 begins. Mrs. Albert Richardson of East Billerica shows improvement amid winter weather reducing church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Church
Annie F. Dodge
Frederic A. Morey
Morey
Edgar S. Wiers
Billerica
Kelton
Geo. P. Greenwood
Asa Pollard
Fred H. Parker
Edward Dutton
Clara Sexton
Howe School
Abijah Thompson
New England Historical and Genealogical Register
Billerica Historical Library
Asa Pollard Society
Albert Richardson
East Billerica
Mr. Wiers
Moses
Joshua
Edith Melvin
Concord
Young People’s National Union
Guild
Wiers
Friends depart for wedding trip, plan new home in Lowe's
Friends traveled from two to four then left on a wedding trip and will settle in Lowe's. Little Annie Greenwood, elder child of Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood, died recently of diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe's
Annie Greenwood
WEST ACTON NEWS REPORTS RETURN TO SCHOOL AFTER VACATION
West Acton notes schools resumed last Monday after vacation days. Rev G Easterbrook was ill from vaccination and no Baptist morning service occurred last Sunday. Sunday school drew a good crowd despite rain. A Christmas Eve festival at the Universalist vestry ended with refreshments. Arthur F Blanchard & Co. recently lost their portable mill by fire in Bol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Easterbrook
The
Baptist Church
Universalist
Arthur F. Blanchard & Co
Bol
Christmas Gatherings and Local Movements Across Acton Area
Christmas Day gatherings mark cross-town families with Houghton, Blanchard and Clark households in Malden Littleton and Newton Highlands. Mead sails to Vienna for two years of medical study. W C T U and Middlesex Northwest Temperance union schedule meetings with prominent speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Wood
Acton
Edgar H. Hall
Houghton
Malden
Mamie Houghton Whitcomb
A. F. Blanchard
G. W. Sanderson
Littleton
Frederick H. Nash
Cambridge
H. T. Clark
Henrietta Clark
Carlos B. Clark
Emery W. Clark
Newton Highlands
Lewis Guy Mead
O. W. Mead
Vienna
Josephine M. Fletcher
Middlesex Northwest Temperance Union
Congregational Church
South Acton
Abram English Brown
Bedford
C. H. Washburn
Maynard
A. H. Armes
Carlisle
A. W. Armstrong
Hyde Park
Christmas Cheer Quietly Shared in South Chelmsford
South Chelmsford spent Christmas quietly with family gatherings at several homes. A party of 15 gathered at Mr. Bickford's, while Rev. Williams stayed in Barnstable and Charles Metcalf spent the day in Boston. Mrs. Leonard Taylor of Natick, R I, visited the Battles home. E
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Battles
Edgar Lapham
Wilbur Lapham
Daniel Bickford
Leonard Taylor
Natick, R. I
J. Q. Battles. E
Arlington Woman Dies After Paralyzed Shock Incident
Miss Rose Benham of Arlington died at Massachusetts General Hospital after a paralytic shock on Massachusetts avenue Saturday night at 7 30. She belonged to an old and well known Arlington family and had many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Benham
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts General Hospital
Arlington
Magee Boy Vanishes After Sightings with Stranger
Wakefield parents dread for 14 year old Arthur Webster Magee who disappeared after being seen with a stranger the day before he boarded the 6 o clock train to Boston. His family on West Chestnut Street has searched for him since Tuesday October 22 with no trace found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Magee
West Chestnut Street
Arthur Webster Magee
Arthur
Boston
Missing Boy Sought After Foul Play Report
Police search for a boy reported missing after a foul play incident. The youth, about 5 feet 2 inches tall with large brown eyes and dark hair, left home wearing knee trousers a gray checked coat and a black cap and did not wear a collar or necktie. Authorities urge finding him quickly.
YMCA public reception scheduled for this evening
The annual YMCA public reception runs from 6 30 to 9 00 PM in the building. Open to the public with both men and women invited, under the Woman's auxiliary and social committee. Music by Wood and Cushman’s orchestra. Refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Woman’s Auxiliary
Wood
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Butler
Howard
Chance
Sheriff Baker
Harry English
Wonder
House of Correction
Tom Kelly
Grady
Kelly
William Hardy
Fred Parent
Parent
William Hogan
Howard A. Selah
Rauyv
Mae Huntoon
My Old
Kentucky Home
Miss Edna Craig
Mrs. Willman
Mr. McLaren
Mr. Needham
Robert Huxley
Mrs. Roberts
Miss Holgate
Sones
Abbie Farwell Brown
Beacon Hill
Broadway Magazine
O AS
Middlesex County
Dracut
North Chelmsford
West Chelmsford
West Acton
South Chelmsford
Wakefield
Harry
Richardson’s
Merrimack Sq
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
Ingrain
Philadelphia
C. C
China
Brussels
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