Lowell police roundup nets burglars after string of thefts
Lowell officers have crippled a rash of crime by arresting burglars and sneak thieves roaming Middlesex street to Ballardvale and beyond. The arrests include James Tracy and associates linked to a Ladd house burglary, John Stanton and James Cronin captured in Central street, and Thomas Butler the carpentry tool thief. Officers Maher Tilton Sullivan Breault and Inspector Walsh staged swift captures, with multiple suspects held for grand jury action. Local notorieties such as Howard and O Callahan add to a lengthy rogues’ gallery as likenesses are posted in the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Ladd House
Middlesex Street
Ballardvale
Andover Court
Hamadton
James F. Tracy
John Stanton
Hogan
James Cronin
Maher
Tilton
Central Street
Stanton
New Hampshire
Cronin
Birs
Thomas Butler
Crook
Sullivan and
Breault
Humphrey Street
Grand
Timothy Edward O'Callahan
Fall River
Lawrence
Winchester
McIntosh
Carter
Somerville
O'Callahan
Lowll
Hadley
Low
Fred Parent
Parent
Willing Hands at First Presbyterian Church Entertainment
A pleasing concert by the Willing Frands society last evening at the First Presbyterian church featured Diana oat e a gay men Miss Mae Huntoon and a varied program of quartets solos duets and violin and banjo pieces. Mrs Willman Mrs Roberts Mr Hird Mr Needham and others performed with Miss Louise Coburh as accompanist. A supper followed in the vestry with candy sales overseen by Mrs Zimmer Miss Edna Craig and committees named for music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Society of “Willing Frlands
Diana Oatea
Mae Huntoon
My Old
Kentucky Home
Willman
Roberts
Hird
Needham
Bird
Louise Coburh
J. S. Hastinge
Stearns
Farrell
Zimmer
Cafebria as headache remedy proves lasting relief claim
Time shows Cafebria is not an experiment for headache relief. It has been widely sold for years with many users reporting near immediate relief and no harmful after effects. Manufactures warrant it and druggists stock it. Have you ever filed it.
Noted Authors and Historic Homes in Fairfax County
Abbie Farwell Brown of Boston fame is linked with Beacon Hill heritage. The Fairfax mansion Wood Lawn, built by George Washington for Nelly Custis, hosts Vaughan Wester and Paul Wester, noted authors. Kipling’s Kim tops a London Academy contest, with few American titles noted, including The Octopus and Sister Carrie. Louis Bean Shipman, Brooklyn born and Harvard educated, discusses his writing career and plays, highlighting Ralph Tarrant as his first non play-derived story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Fairfax County
George Washington
Nelly Custis
Washington
Lewis Washington
Wood Lawn
America
Vaughan Wester
Paul Wester
Vaughan Kester
London Academy
Rudyard Kipling
Kim
Academy
the Octopus
Carrie
Louis Bean Shipman
Ralph Vyattant
Lippincott
Magiazine
Brooklyn
Harvard University
Henry Bemand
Sothern
Henry Miter
Darcy
Hillside life and seasonal visits to town arts
The speaker describes living year round in the New Hampshire hills except for a few weeks when they descend to towns for opera theater and club socializing. The memoir voice emphasizes retreat from city life and immersion in seasonal cultural outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
The Era of Exclusiveness Is Past in World’s Work
The January issue of The World's Work emphasizes America’s political and commercial expansion, presenting vivid incidents abroad and calls for a unified global trade effort. It features Emory on new horizons, Chalmers Robert on ministers abroad, Hunt on reorganizing the consular service, Fitch on the Pacific Empire, Goodrich on building the largest ships, and Eddy on England as a partner with Rockhill notes, plus illustrations of the Harlem Farm and a cattle ranch day’s work.
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
Hrarelff
New York
Mary
Blossom
Earl Mayo
Broadway Magazine Christmas Number Highlights The Stage
The Christmas number features portraits of actors and actresses in costume, some in color, with readings about current stage roles. It also includes pieces on New York society affairs and miscellaneous articles aimed at engaging readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Parish honors Rev McKnight with surprise purse gift
In Sladen street Dracut a joyful gathering presented Rev J A McKnight a purse of money rather than a desk as a token of esteem. C L Hodge delivered a speech and McKnight thanked the givers with a prayer. The evening featured zobo entertainment and games then light refreshments. Mrs Harris of Westerford visits Mrs I Bennett in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McKnight
Sladen Street
C. L. Hodge
Mc- I Knight
Annie Tyrell
Chester Coburn
Mc-Knight
McKnight
Harris
Westerford
Mass
I. Bennett
North Chelmsford Cavalry Ball Draws 300 In Town Hall
Tuesday night Squad 1 Troop F held their annual ball at the town hall with about 300 attendees from Chelmsford Centre and Lowell. An Olympia orchestra concert ran 8 to 9 pm, then dancing until 2 am. event decor was noted as prettily done and organizers included General manager Fergt. David J. Dixon and a long list of privates and corporals. Ice on Leach's pond measures about 10 inches, with doubts on winter cutting by Boston Ice. A report notes James J. Quirk enjoying work in California, having formerly worked at the Chelmsford foundry blacksmith shop.
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
J. Fred Mallalieu
H. G. Spaulding
Walter Gaudett
Corp
William H. Quigley
Joseph E. Marshall
James J. Egan
George F. Jones
Leach’s Pond
Boston Ice Company
James J. Quirk
California
Quirk
Chelmsford
Remains of Mrr Mason buried in West Chelmsford
In West Chelmsford on Saturday December 21 the remains of Mr Mason father of G H Mason were brought from Boston for interment at the local cemetery with Rev Mr Hiller officiating. The article also notes a Christmas sermon and a double ring wedding of William G Stevens and Miss Savie L Stone, plus church events and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr. Mason
G. H. Mason
Sboston
Mr. Hiller
Mason
Weatford
J. H. Mansfield
D. m
William G. Stevens
Beverly
Savie L. Stone
West Chelmsford
C. C. P. Hiller
Mr. Grant
Graniteville
Copp
Stevens
Worcester
Jefferson
C. Cc
PB. Hiller
Elassex
Wilam Allen
Biddeford
Mabel Rumery
Portland
Perry
Florence Jeffrey
Lawrence
Olin C. Johnson
Lowell
T. H. Hamblett
Fitethburg
Lster
Charles Jordan
Carl Spaulding
Springfield
Eo Spauuding
Cear Naylor
Samuel
Wedding trip follows friends' 2 to 4 visit tale
The account notes friends visited from 2 to 4 and then left for a wedding trip, planning to settle in Lowe's residence. It also reports the recent death of Little Annie Greenwood, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Greenwood, from diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe’s
Annie Greenwood
Christmas Socials at Unitarian Church in Billerica
A festive gathering of Sunday school members, teachers, and friends in the Unitarian vestry celebrated Christmastide with lively games, a decorated tree, and a gift token presentation to Rev. and Mrs. Wiers. The event included remarks on gratitude, a picture gift for Mrs. Wiers, and a warm, communal close.
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
Howe School
Town Hall
Abijah Thompson
New England Historical and Genealogical Register
Billericva Historical Library
Asa Pollard Society
C. A
West Acton Notes and Local Happenings
West Acton schools resumed after vacation days last Monday. Governor Easterbrook faced illness following vaccination. A morning service occurred at the Baptist church and the Sunday school drew a good crowd despite rain. A Christmas Eve festival at the Universalist vestry ended with ice cream. Arthur F. Blanchard & Co. lost their portable mill in Bol—.
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Flov. G. Easterbrook
The
Baptist Church
Universalist
Arthur F. Blanchard & Co
Bol
Christmas gatherings and notices from Acton to Cambridge
A stream of Christmas events fills the region. Families like the Houghton, Blanchard, and Sanderson clans gather in Malden Littleton and Acton, with readings by Miss Hattie Davis and Miss Virginia Sanderson. Lewis Mead sails to Vienna for two years of medical study, while local groups plan meetings of the WCTU and Middlesex Northwest Temperance union with noted speakers Abram English Brown and Rev. Washburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Clark
Carlos
Clark
Cambridge
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 in South Chelmsford Village
Quiet Christmas observed in South Chelmsford with several family gatherings at Battles Lapham and Bickford homes. Fifteen relatives shared a festive meal at Mr Bickford’s while Rev Williams visited Barnstable and Mr Metcalf spent Christmas in Boston. Mrs Leonard Taylor of Natick, R. L., visited her parents Mr and Mrs J Q Battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Battles
Edgar Lapham
Wilbur Lapham
Daniel Bickford
Leonard Taylor
Natick, R. L
J. Q. Battles. E
Missing Boy Believed to Have Met With Foul Play
A missing boy, described as 5 feet 2 inches tall with large brown eyes and dark hair, is suspected of being in danger. He wore knee trousers a gray checked coat and a black cap, and left home without a collar or necktie. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
YMCA public reception announced for evening hours
The annual public reception of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held in the building this evening from 6 30 to 9 o'clock. The event is open to the public and both ladies and gentlemen are invited. It is directed by the Woman's auxiliary and the social committee with music by Woodend Cushman's orchestra and refreshments to be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Woman's Auxiliary
Wood End Cushman’s
Weather Warns Of Ice Cream Shortage Next Summer
A lighthearted note warns that if the weather man fails to keep the freezer turning, there may be a shortage of ice cream next summer. It underscores the link between weather conditions and frozen treats availability.
Arlington Woman Dies After Paralytic Shock on Massachusetts Ave
Miss Rose Benham, struck by a paralytic shock on Massachusetts avenue Saturday night at 7 30, died at Massachusetts General Hospital at midnight. She belonged to a long established Arlington family and was well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Benham
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts General Hospital
Arlington
Disappearance of 14 year old Arthur Magee in Wakefield
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Magee of West Chestnut street report their son Arthur Webster Magee has been missing since Tuesday October 22. The 14 year old grammar school student was last seen with a strange man and boarded the 6 o clock train to Boston the next morning. The parents fear harm and seek any trace of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Magee
West Chestnut Street
Arthur Webster Magee
Arthur
Boston
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Kelly
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William Hogan
Howard A. Selah
Lilian Illolgate
Miss Mary
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Ray B. Gordon
Walter K. Means
Ar. Tuxley
Miss Edna Craig
Mrs. Willman
Mr. McLaren
Mr. Needham
Violin
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Hussey
Mrs. Roberts
Miss Hulgate
MX Coool
Abbie Farwell Brown
Beacon Hill
Broadway Magazine
Middlesex County
Dracut
North Chelmsford
Albert Richardson
East Billerica
Mr. Wiers
Moses
Joshua
Edith Melvin
Concord
Young People’s National Union
Guild
West Acton
South Chelmsford
Thompson Hardware Co
Harry
Richardson’s
CREA
Merrimack Sq
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Ingrain
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