Easy Victims as Lowell Beats Parson F. in Polo Clash
Lowell outplayed Parson Fparsin temperance town 11 to 4 in Huntingdon Hall. Portland and Lawrence slated next, with Lowell’s passing and driving by Lewis Perce and Cameron delivering standout showings. Fox and McKay endured a heated exchange before referee John Conn halted the flare up and kept play moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson Fparsin
Lowell
Huntingt
Portland
Jason
McKay
Port Amt
Cameron
Campbell
Mallory
Lawrence
Pierce
Lewis
Hipon
Roberts
Plymouth
Perce
Jean
Holuerness
Fox
Pothaldep
John Conn
Calel
Lowell Lewis
Jason Pierce
R Campbell Jean
Moe Ray Holderness
Ances
Lowell Pierce
Portland Campbell
Lowell Jean
Jason Summmary
John Boston
Pura Connell
Clinton Defeats Plymouth 4 2 In Rough Late Night Game
Clinton beat Plymouth 4 to 2 as the second period stayed tight and the locals pulled away in the third. The game featured a melee with torn clothing after a clash between Miller of Clinton and Lincoln of Plymouth, and team play carried Clinton to the win. Lineups included Clinton Lincoln Hipson Cunningham Roberts Hadley Gardner Woods Cashman Mullen and Plymouth Roberts Scheakee Clinton Lincoln. Referee Connolly and Thiner Hartwell officiated before an attendance around 6 hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Plymouth
Miller
Lincoln
R Hipson
Cunningham R
R Roberts Hadley
C ¢ Miller Gardner
Hb Woods Cashman
Mullen
Roberts
Scheakee
Scaseaease Pessa
Euasey
Cunningham
Hipson
Steps—Cashman
Foul— Madley
Connolly
Thiner
Hartwell
Salem Polo Team Defeats Worcester 8 to 1 on New Year’s Eve
Salem polo squad routs Worcester 8 to 1 at the local rink as Hara shines in a strong team effort. Lineup featured Murphy Daly Wodtke Houghton Moran Devlin Morin O Hara Bircete Heffernan Bannon and Tim Worcester. Final score Salem 8 Worcester 1 with stops by Barchon Moran Heffernan and a turnout of about 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Worcester
Hara
Balim Worcester Murphy
Daly Wodt
Houghton Wodlthe
Devlin-Morin O'Hara
Bircete Meffernan
Bannon
Tim Worcester
Houghton
Wee
Papmie
Ceeeee Aiein
Murphy
Esalem
Salem, Wodtke
Ben Score
Salem &, Wore
Daly
Bar Chon
Heffernan
Fou
Devlin
Moran
Slarbush
Lincsorter
Atetendance
Lewiston Defeats Lawrence In One Sided Ice Contest
Lewiston beat Lawrence 7 to 1 in Lewiston Maine on December 31. The Lewiston players dominated from start to finish with strong teamwork and control of the hall. Janelle, Mercer and McGilvray led the home club as key scorers and playmakers throughout the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Lawrence
Lewistons
Janelle, Mercer and McGilvray
Lewiston and Mercer Tie in Rough Cage Clash
Lewiston and Mercer battled through a hard fought game with Tibbitts leading scorers at 24 for Mercer and 29 by Burgess and Whippie contributions. Referee O'Brien oversaw the 1100 in attendance as McDonough kept a steady timeout cadence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibbitts
Gavitt
Wiley
Lewiston
Lawrence
Mercer
Weijipie
McGilvray
Vyitt Hayes
Wiley Janelle
Devlin Burgess
Pasghee
Abel
Rusnel —Mercer
Whippie
O'Brien
Tinner
Polo League Results From Regional Matches
Lowell-Lowell defeated Portland 11 to 4 while Clinton bested Plymouth 4 to 2. Lewiston beat Lawrence 7 to 1 and Salem Worcester show 1 in the final score line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Lowell
Lawrence
Plymouth
Worcester
Lewiston Wy
Portland Feres Lj
Salem S Ih
Lowell
Portland
Clinton
Lewiston
Salem
Lowell Polo Previews Showdown With Lawrence
Brockton and Lowell sportswriters debate referee reliability and team form as Lawrence visits Lowell for a pivotal polo match. Fans anticipate a strong turnout while noting Brockton’s early season struggles and Lowell’s need to win to restore confidence.
Keegan Kicks In Six Day Bike Race At Park Square Garden
Boston's Park Square Garden hosts the second day of a six day bike race. Keegan and Krebes faced scoring disputes, Gougoltz challenges faded, and McFarland toppled the last sprint as riders held back for the final dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Park Square Garden
Keegan and
Krebes
Kelsey
Carni
Worcester
McConnell
Gougoltz
Leander
Keegan
Wing
McFarland
Munroe
McLean
Muller
Butler
Maya
King
Samuelson
Simar
Freeman
Rutz
Fischer
Chevalier
Krebs
Jack
Mohairs Club Plans Ball and New Club House
The novelty and character ball committee and Mohairs executive board meet at Secretary Fred G. Humphrisss home to finalize arrangements for the annual ball in Huntington hall. Work starts on a new club house under contractor Thos Johnson. Secretaries of Merrimack Valley Cricket league meet to set next seasons schedule. A State league discussion includes Seawell Lawrence Lynn Boston clubs with a banquet planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohairs
Fred G. Humphriss
Manchester Street
Huntington Hall
Thos. Johnson
Vthe Bunting
Mohair
Boston and Lynn
Zions and
Billericas
Jack Priestly
Theron Stirks
North Billerica
Burns
Gath
Billerica
Buntings
Briggs
Gen. Emsley
Fred Harrison
Sam Whittaker
James G. Birtwell
League
Birtwell
Lawrence
Merrimack Valley
Arlington Hotel
Lowell
New England
United States
Boston
Seawell
Lynn
Branding system proposed to stop horse ringing fraud
Charlen M. Jewett, secretary of the New England Trotting Horse Breeders association, will push at the National Trotting association congress for a branding method to fix each horse's identity and curb the long-standing practice of ringing. The proposal cites use on large stock farms with many horses to safeguard pedigrees and trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charlen M. Jewett
New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
National Trotting Association
England Humble Begins New Year With Editorial Moralizing
London reports a watch night gathering outside St Pauls to greet the new year. Editorials center on the South Africa war and Britain bracing for renewed efforts, plus notes on U S development and American trade competition as key features of an eventful year. The Daily Telegraph says the fit of disquiet has passed and the English people find inspiration in their differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Paul's
South Africa
United States
Daily Telegraph
First Spiritualist society hosts New Year festival in Odd Fellows hall
Members of the First Spiritualist society held their annual New Year festival in the Old Odd Fellows building hall last night. The lyceum postponed its Christmas tree and presents. Santa Claus, A. E. Jordan, distributed gifts as a musical and literary program unfolded with piano solos, dialogues and recitations by Inez Gerge, Rita Jordan, Alice Gregory, Margie Lafontain, Olga Lofgren and others. Light refreshments followed, then games as guests welcomed the new year. The event was organized by Fred H. Coggeshall and the executive board with committee members listed for reception, entertainment, tree, games and kitchen duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiiritualist Society
Odd Fellows
Lyceum
Santa Claus
A. E. Jordan
George Harvey
Color Fairies
Inez Gerge
Rita Jordan
Alice Gregory
Marge Lafoontain
Elma ‘Lofgrin
Marie Semple
Olga Lofgren
Gryce Hunnewell
Forest Ring
Little Flowers
Margie Lafgntain
Idi H Cornock
Alie Brown
Elma
Alga Lofgren
Reuben
Ruachel
St Nick
Fred H. Coggeshall
F. H. Coggeshall
W. F. Ireland
J. Gregory, Jr
W. A. Pihl
H. Lofgren
Minnie Ingalls
Daisy Brainard
A. Farr
A. FE. Jordan
Ella A. Favor
Anna
Cogeeshal
J. B. Arthur
New Year Party at Edmunds Studio Entertains Musicians
Mgr Percy Waldron Edmunds, vocal culture teacher, hosted an impromptu New Year gathering at his studio last evening for a group of musical guests. Several fine numbers were performed, including pieces by Mr Pritzkow, now at the Savoy, and at midnight New Year greetings were exchanged with wishes for Edmunds to prosper in his work here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
Percy Waldron Edmunds
Pritzkow
Savoy
Mr. Edmunds
Valentine Party At The Armory Planned For Feb 14
A Valentine party is scheduled at the armory for February 14. The next inspection of Company G is set for January 7, led by inspecting officer Major Marshall. Company C will host its invitation party tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Marshall
Co. C
Terry Mce Govern Sullivan Title Fight Planned
New York on December 21 reports the Terry Mce Govern Dave Sullivan bout will occur in San Francisco before Yosemite A between March and April 3. Officials settled the date during a meeting in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Terry Mce-Govern
Dave Sullivan
Yosemite A
San Francisco
Machne
O'Brien Bros. Teas Offer Cut Prices on Lumps and Vases
The O'Brien brothers tea dealers at 227 Central Street announce closing out their entire line of lumps vases jardinieres and fan v China at cut prices. Shoppers are urged to inspect stock and take advantage of the reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jardinieres
O’brien Bros
Central Street
Burkes vs P A C Basketball at Huntington Hall
Friday night game between Burkes and P A C to be held in Huntington Hall Itc. Seals on sale at Ellingwood Co McMannon's florist Prescott street and Lang's drug store Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkes
Huntington Hall
Itc
Ellingwood & Co
McMannon’s
Florist
Prescott Street
Lang's
Merrimack Street
New Year Resolutions Guide Local Drug Store Hopeful
The article notes New Year resolutions, repeating a business vow to carry the finest drugs and medicines, keep stock fresh and complete, sell at fair prices, and serve all patrons in the best manner. It emphasizes steadfast commitment to quality and value.
Hurdy Gurdy Night at Chelmsford Town Hall
In Chelmsford the Unitarian society's entertainment committee hosted a poverty party with 50 couples dancing despite no decorations or refreshments. Prizes of popcorn and a rolling pin were awarded to Mr and Mrs John Banks for displays of hardship. The event ran past midnight, while local marble workers delayed action on an eight hour day due to illness, postponing a strike for a week to ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Unitarian Society
Charles S. Fulton
Edgar F. Parkhurst
Winthrop A. Parkhurst
M. Florence Perham
Herbert A. Knowlton
New York
Joseph &. Warren
Ervin V. Sweetser
Harry L. Parkhurst
Three Officers Dead In Boer Camp Attack
London dispatches report British camp near Col. Firthman attacked on December 24 by Gen. De Wet’s force. Nine officers killed in the engagement as a number die of wounds. Kitchener reorganizes artillery reinforcements into mounted infantry. Orange River Colony land settlement program already underway aiding veteran settlers with government loans of farming tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Bor
Firman
de Wet
Mujuba
Orange River Colony
Rail sale negotiations seen to close by mid January
The Chronicle reports that talks for selling the North Pacific Coast railroad to a New York Colgate and San Francisco syndicate, including John Martin and others, are likely to resolve positively by mid January. A railroad rumor says Southern Pacific recently bought land at Point Richmond, the Santa Fe terminus, and may build a spur there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Chronicle
North Pacific Coast Railroad
James B. Colgate
New York
John Martin
Lkely
Southern Pacific
Point Richmond
Santa Fe
Ninth smallpox case reported in Woonsocket RI
In Woonsocket Rhode Island the ninth smallpox case was disclosed today and described as the only severe instance. Six patients remain in the isolation hospital while the others will be transferred there for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket, R. I
Strike Delayed As Marble Makers Seek Talks
Boston December 31. At the request of marble manufacturers delays in strikes were extended to allow talks. No agreement reported yet as workers and employers prepared for renewed negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Weavers at Atlantic mills vote to stay out on strike
Lawrence December 31. Striking weavers met at Carpenters' hall and resolved to remain out until their demands are met. Another meeting is planned for tomorrow.
Dark and Bloody Ground at Madrid Bend Feud Territory
The Mississippi River isolates Kentucky Point at Madrid Bend opposite New Madrid Missouri, creating a lawless zone known for the Darnell-Watson feud with overcounted killings. The region lacks court, jail, or official authority and is accessible only by water or long overland routes, enabling fugitives to evade sheriffs from Hickman and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Madrid Bend
Island No. 10
Ringe
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
America
New Madrid
Hickman
Fulton County
Kentucky Point
Bayers
Chicago Tribune
The Development of Personal Power
A fragmentary excerpt argues humans are threefold beings physical mental and spiritual and hints at a larger universal force behind existence offering power and strength to those who understand it. The passage emphasizes humility toward a greater force shaping the universe.
Daily spiritual bath for personal power, Wilcox quote
A passage urges daily spiritual bathing as essential for mental health and power. It contrasts physical hygiene with a daily mental calm and meditation, warning that tyrannical power boomerangs to destroy the mind, quoting Ella Wheeler Wilcox in January success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A Marriage in Persia: Customs of the Bride and Arranged Ceremonies
A description of a Persian wedding detailing the bride’s bath with female relatives, alms given as the groom arrives, guarded procession with lanterns, a veiled bride on a waiting horse, the feast and drum, and a sheep sacrifice at the threshold. The piece ponders whether these acts appease gods or seal the covenant.
Excerpt praises Booker T. Washington and Negro progress at Atlanta Exposition
A Southern governor lauds the negro exhibit at the Atlanta exposition of 1895. He notes the large space built by African Americans under Booker T. Washington and asserts the whites’ approval of their progress, marking a peak in industrial educational work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker T. Washington
Miley HR. McSweeney
South Carolina
Sear the CA BTRA. Tha Kisd You Have Always Daught
A fragmented OCR item references a phrase about someone who has always taught a child. The readable text is incomplete, offering no clear event, names, dates, or places to ground a fuller summary.
Notice to ring for kindling wood and best service
The message invites readers to call for kindling wood and top quality service. It emphasizes quick contact by phone to obtain the best kindling options available.
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Hardman
Jacob Doll
Ring
Merrimack
Polo League
Furbush
Joe Fox
John Connell
Jake Morse
Brocktons
Brockton Enterprise
James Mulvaney
Mulvaney
Spickerville Equintette
Lawrence Sports
Wileyvites
Huntingson Hall
Ellingwood
Hibbard
Orchestra
Patsy” K
Daily Mall
Board, OF Police
Board of Police
Charles A. Eveleth
Hildreth
John M. Farrell
Westview Street
Charles H. Worester
Middlesex Street
Samuel B Pike
Edward BR. Donovan
Charl S H. Keyes
Church Street
Olivina — Pelland
Page Street
Adeline Hubet
Lee Street
Gorge Y. Hodge
Chelmsford
Benjamin Russell
Second Avenue
Albert P. Davis
White Street
Joseph Henry
Thorndike Street
Bowen Z. Pearce
Charles H Luscomb
W. Meadow Road
Aaron Brawerman
Max Mew
Concord Street
Charles F. Dempsey
Music Hall
Dutton Street
John W. Sawyer
Lincoln Street
Gregoire Bros
Peel and Billiards
SamulBsby
Andreas Poulos
Market Street
Adeline Hubert
Lakeview Avenue
Willian P. Smith
Cricket Chat
England
Militia Notes
McGovern
Falls & Burkinshaw
C. F. Blanchard
Oppsite Northern
Men’s Dept
Stag” Brand
Onaus
BON Marghe Dry Goods CO
Men’s Department
Persia
John PF. Quinn
Dix Street
Gorham
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