Poetic Birthday Tributes to Rev Park by President J E Ankin
The piece presents sonnets honoring Rev Ed wards A P Park on his ninetieth birthday December 29 898 by President J E Ankin of Howard University Washington praising his sacred speech and steadfast leadership. It frames the tribute as a pledge of loyalty and a call for grace and teaching as Park approaches the century mark. It references the son’s ascent and divine guidance shaping future times and wisdom.
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Edwards A.park
D. D
Andover
J. Eankin
Howard University
Washgton
Odd phrases surface in town chatter and lore
A collection of curious lines note a tax on board bills, dispute a misnamed will, and praise Mayor Quincy for longstanding leadership. A grocer seeks accurate weighing and Reynard muses on bird lore while glancing at a tall roost in a local scene.
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Reynard
Humorous Exchange Echoes Across Christmas Stockings
In a comic exchange, Mrs Cobwigger asks what stocking Freddie desires for Christmas, preferring a yard wide but not necessarily wool. The scene shifts to a joke about eternal punishment with exaggerated temperatures, and a wedding quip where Emma and Ferdinand vow lifelong belonging, captured in satirical tones from period publications.
Dingley in Weak Health Notice in Washington
Congressman Dingley suffered a setback last night and his condition worsened this morning with nervousness and little rest. In Raleigh two bills propose segregated railroad coaches and constitutional changes directing tax monies for white and colored schools, noting current disparities in funding.
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Washington, Jan
Dingley
Raleigh
N. C
Robbers Fail to rob Phenix National Bank vault
Burglars blow the bank vault doors with dynamite at Phenix Illinois at 1 am but flee before entering the vault. No interior access gained and no clue found. Damage estimated at $100 as the alarm wakened a nearby hotel proprietor.
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Phenix
R. IL
Phenix National Bank
Indictments Mount in Manchester Oleomargarine Case
In Manchester New Hampshire on January 6 the grand jury read 106 indictments. Forty nine restaurant and boarding house keepers were charged with violation of the oleomargarine law in what was described as the city’s most wholesale round-up. Willard Green, a volunteer, was indicted for second degree murder for stabbing Edward Moore.
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Manchester
N. H
Willard Green
Edward Moore
Havana Customs Receipts Report and Arrivals
Gov Gen Brooke received a telegram announcing Gen Gomez arrived at Remdios and unclear when he will leave for Havana. Funeral held for Col. W H Maybry of the First Texas this morning. Mobile transport arrived with the Fourth and Ninth Illinois. Yesterday's customs receipts totaled $21,000.
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Havana
Jan. G
Brooke
Rafael Carranza
Gomez
Remdios
W. H. Maybry
Texas
Mobile
Illinois
Strained US Filipino Relations Halt Spanish Prisoner Release
Madrid Jan 6 Gen Rios Seeks Release Steps But Ties Between Americans and Filipino Insurgents Block Action. Telegraphs report prisoner release blocked by hostilities and strained diplomacy.
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Madrid
Rios
Manila
Curzon Kedles ton Becomes Viceroy of India Today
In Calcutta on January 6 Lord Curzon Kedles ton formally assumed the viceroyalty with an immense public gathering witnessing the ceremony.
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Calcutta
Curzon Kedleston
India
Retirements Mark Year for Several Generals
WashingtonJanuary 6 Brigadier Generals Stanton Flagler Sumner and Shafter will retire this year with Stanton exiting this month Flagler in June Sumner in August and Shafter in October as their terms expire in a broad shakeup at high command.
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Washington
Stanton
Flagler
Sumner
Shafter
Col. C. F. Simonds Found Dead at Wauregan House
Col. C. F. Simonds, 61, renowned hotel owner, was found dead on the Wauregan House hotel porch in Norwich St yesterday. Officials indicate he was temporarily deranged and may have walked from or fallen from the roof in the early hours.
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Norwich
C. F. Simonds
Col Simonds Dies. Noted Hotel Owner and Mason
Ten years ago Col. Simonds owned the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington Kentucky the largest hotel in the state. He was a winter resident of Norwich and his permanent home was the Hotel Majestic in New York. He leaves a widow a sister and J A Simonds a Canton Ohio hotel proprietor as a surviving kin.
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Col. Simonds
Phoenix
Lexington
Norwich
Majestic
New York
J. A. Simonds
Canton
Nose injury at Lamson Store Service details
George Riley, employed by Lamson Store Service, was struck in the face by a flying piece of iron at 1.15 this afternoon. The incident occurred at the rail yard. He was taken to St. John's hospital where doctors hope to reconstruct the nose. He resides in Andover and boards at Highland House.
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George Riley
Lamson Store Service Company
St. John’s Hospital
Andover
Highland House
Parker Will S Estate Valued At 722307 In East Cambridge
The will of William H Parker filed in East Cambridge probate lists total estate value at 722307 with 637707 in personal property. Abstract shows cash notes securities mills and bank holdings totaling 202457 plus business assets of Parker & Sons at 98041. Legal questions arise over trust funds for family. Huntington Hall plans face city legal and budget considerations.
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William H. Parker
East Cambridge
Parker
Wm. H. Parker & Sons
Former Lowell boy Fred A Small moves to San Francisco
A Vallejo Chronicle clipping notes Fred A Small, son of F J Small of Lowell, who left 16 years ago for California. Once engineer of the steamer Amador, he now serves as chief engineer of the river steamer Apache, moving his family to 40 Oak Street, San Francisco. Friends in Lowell regret the departure. He enjoys a pleasant post, plenty of freedom, and reports being treated like a prince aboard the Apache.
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Lowell
Mr. Small
F. J. Small
California
Vallejo
Fred A. Small
Amador
San Francisco
No. 40
Oak Street
Ayer Home December Report Details Inflow and Aid
The Ayer Home records show 235 residents including 12 adults and 23 children with 5 transient and 5 furnished lodging. No serious illness. a girl six years old placed. Calls totaled 103. Donations listed from numerous individuals and firms including Kitson, Battles, Huntress, Webber, Wells, Conway contributors, and Killpartrick Bros.
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C. P. Kitson
F. F. Battles
G. F. Penniman
H. G. Perkins
Chase
Juliette Huntress
H. B. Greene
A. W. Burnham
Rs. H. H. Carroll
Morrisom Art Co
R. A. Greene
A. 8. Lyon
Messrs
M. A. Taylor
Wm. Nichols & Co
Killpartrick Bros
Arthur Merrill
New Fashion Fad Draws Curious Visitors
Humorous exchange from Tit-Bits notes a little boy and girl reacting to a crowd of women visiting to see a baby. The girl explains they have come to view the latest fashion, while the boy downplays the matter, saying babies are plenty enough.
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Grip Recovery and Health
Thousands report quick appetite return and renewed vigor after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. The tonic claims to purge blood poisons, ease grip symptoms, and restore strength, asserting a "magic touch" to the stomach and overall health. Sold by all druggists. Price
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Hood
America
President Glidden Returns From Midwestern Trip
Charles J. Glidden of the Erie Telegraph and Telephone company has returned from the middle states. He confirms the Erie Michigan Telephone deal, absorbing 20,000 subscribers and $2.5 million in capital. The merger makes Erie the largest Bell patent company with about 50,000 subscribers.
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Charles J. Glidden
Erie Telegraph and Telephone Company
Middle States
Glidden
Michigan Telephone Company
Lowell Midwinter Holiness Convention Opens Today
The Wesley church at Bridge and Merrimack streets begins the Lowell Midwinter Holiness convention at 2 30 o'clock today with a service led by Rev. John Norberry and Rev. Seth Co. Rees a Quaker preacher from Providence R I assisted by a roaster of pastors including Rev. Byron J. Rees of Fall River Rev. Charles Bever of Brooklyn N Y Rev. Frank M Messenger of North Grosvenor Dale Conn and Louis M Mitchell of Bristol Ferry R I The meeting runs until Jan 16 with three services daily at 10 2 30 and 6 30 and will be held in Runels building.
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John Norberry
Seth Co. Rees
Providence
R. L
Wesley Church
Lowell
Brooklyn
N. Y
Frank M. Messenger
North Grosvenor - Dale
Conn
Louis M. Mitchell
Bristol Ferry
R. I
Runels
Bridge and Merrimack Streets
Col Albert Pinder Surrenders City Farm to Moses Wyman
Late Thursday Col Albert Pinder formally surrendered the superintendency of the city farm to his successor Moses Wyman. Wyman was accompanied by Overseers Holgate and Leighton and Dr Waldo F Miles as clerk. Wyman told the employees he saw no reason they would not retain their positions. Pierre A Brousseau has been mentioned for the head farmer role, currently held by Land.
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Board of Health
Fred A. Bates
Harrington
Packer
Mulligan
Mr. Bates
John Welch
Mr. Mulligan
Welch
John F. Murphy
Street Department
Crowley
Supt. Doherty
Public Buildings Department
Huntington Hall
Bennett
Peirce
Albert Pinder
Moses Wyman
Holgate
Leighton
Waldo F. Miles
Wyman
Pierre A. Brousseau
Leland
Obituary: Mrs Chasie A Duren Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Chasie A Duren wife of Edwin Duren died at home 10 Duren avenue Sunday Jan 1 after a brief illness. Born 1840 in Belvidere she taught in Nashua Billerica Bedford Merrimac and served faith community with M E churches. Known for practical Christian life and peaceful conduct she leaves a daughter Mrs Frank E Fox and husband Edwin Duren. Funeral by Rev Caswell and Rev Higgins, interment at Edson cemetery. bearers Dan Mahoney John Hickey William O Neil Timothy O Neil Matthew Coleman Michael Beecher.
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Chasie A. Duren
Edwin Duren
Duren
Samuel Hardy
Belvidere
Hudson
N. H
Nashua Academy
Billerica
Bedford
Merrimac
Tove
Frank E. Fox
H. K. Ferrin
Head & Shaw
John Buxton
A. B. Hunton
Henry Duren
Ethel M. Bowers
Highland M. E. Church
Middlesex Chapel
Daniel Mahoney
John Hickey
William O'Neil
Timothy O'Neil
Matthew Coleman
Michael Beecher
McHugh
O'Donnell
Annie Riley
Pond Street
Lurial
Molloy
Deaths and Obituaries of Dracut and North Chelmsford Figures
Noted Dracut leader John Ames 77 dies at Navy Yard after long illness. He shaped local development with rail and cranberry ventures and leaves widow, son John H Ames, daughter Mrs O A Hamblet. Bridget Kearin, 58 Auburn Street, dies leaving two children. Terence Maguire, 70, former Marlboro streets superintendent and Civil War veteran, funeral attended by North Chelmsford residents. sons serve in U S Army.
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John Ames
Dracut
Navy Yard
John H. Ames
O. A. Hamblet
Washington
Ames
New Hampshire Line
Pelham
Josiah Ames
Life Hamblet
Lowell and Dracut Street Railway Company
Bridget Kearin
Auburn Street
Terence Maguire
Marlboro
Chelmsford
Maguire
United States Army
Manila
Fifth
Massachusetts
Frank
Georgetown
Mass
Lowell
North Chelmsford
Barnard Maguire
Judge Hadley Leaves Court for Rest in Bermuda
Judge Samuel P. Hadley made a final court appearance before a vacation as doctors advised rest in a warmer climate. He will travel with Rev. Michael O'Brien rector of St Patrick's and Rev. William O'Brien pastor of St Michael's to Bermuda, staying at the Princess hotel.
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Samuel P. Hadley
Michael O'Brien
St. Patrick’s Church
William O'Brien
St. Michael's Church
Bermuda
Princess Hotel
Miss Belle D. Bothwell Honored at Westminster Church
Miss Belle D Bothwell received a purse of money Thursday evening at Westminster Presbyterian in appreciation of her organist work for the Sunday school and Y M C E Rev D A MacPhree presented the gift on behalf of the members She will leave to teach shorthand at the business college in Willimantic Conn
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Belle D. Bothwell
Westminster Presbyterian Church
C. E
D. A. MacPhree
Miss Bothwell
Business College
Willimantic
Conn
French Literary Club organized at Y M C A rooms
A French literary club was organized Wednesday evening at the Y M C A rooms with Rev. I B Leclaire as president G Mousette as vice president A Lawrence as secretary and BE Traversey as treasurer The club will offer evening French study classes and meet at the Y M C A until a permanent meeting place is found.
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I. B. Leclaire
G. Mousette
A. Lawrence
Traversey
Y. M
Fire at Bolton Harness Shop on Market Street
Spontaneous combustion started a fire in the harness shop of Thomas M. Bolton & Co. at 311 Market Street this morning. An alarm from box 7 summoned aid. the fire was quickly put out though the building, owned by the Gates estate, sustained smoke damage. Loss is insured through H. C. Church & Son.
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Thomas M. Bolton & Co
Market Street
Gates Estate
H. C. Church & Son
Lowell council installs new Royal Arcanum officers
The Lowell council and Royal Arcanum formally installed its new officers on Thursday evening. Deputy Grand Prompt Re gent John A. Currier of Somerville assisted by Deputy Grand Guide Frank M. Williams of Boston performed the installing rites. The meeting ended with a social hour and supper.
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Lowell
Royal Arcanum
John A. Currier
Somerville
Frank M. Williams
Boston
Funeral of Martin Grady Held at O'Donnell's
Funeral services for Martin Grady were held from O'Donnell's undertaking establishment with burial arrangements completed. The obituary notes the family's gratitude and the community's condolences.
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Martin Grady
O'Donnell
Court Hands Varied Penalties in Local Docket
Judge Fisher presided over eight drunks with outcomes: two released, five fined one dollar and one three dollars. Ernest H Bloxsom and William Barker faced continued cases set for Jan 13 with bonds at two hundred dollars. Edward Lebarge pleaded guilty to non support and was placed on two weeks probation after a tense plea as his wife and he cried in court.
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Fisher
Ernest H. Bloxsom
William Barker
Edward Lebarge
Lebarge
Taunton
Merrimack Mills
Illness and visits touch Crowley street families
Mrs N H Smead remains ill with the grip but slowly improves. Mr and Mrs James M Coburn of Kansas City are visiting Mr Frank Coburn and travel to Europe. Mrs Thomas S Cottrell is ill at Crowley street. D E Dallaire and sisters Emma and Annie return from Lowell after New Year. Maud E Paradis visits home from a south concert tour. Dr Charles R Weed confined at home with grip. Private Robert G Crawford of Co M is father to a baby daughter born Thursday.
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James M. Coburn
Kansas City
Frank Coburn
Coburn
Europe
Thomas 5. Cottrell
Lottie Dell Hall
Crowley Street
D. E. Dallaire
Emma
Annie
Lowell
Nashua
Maud E. Paradis
First Street
Charles R. Weed
Robert G. Crawford
Co. M
Deaths in Dracut and Roxbury mark month birth end
John Ames aged 77 years 1 month and 27 days died in Dracut on January 6. James Gibson infant son of James and Margaret Gibson died in Roxbury on January 5 and was brought to Lowell for burial.
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Ames
Dracut
John Ames
Gibson
Roxbury
James
Margaret Gibson
Lowell
Evening Schools Committee Tours City Schools
The committee on evening schools met Thursday night with the superintendent and toured the schools. They were well pleased with the condition of the facilities and student work observed during the visit.
Cheering Her Up in Old Age
A brief Chicago News quip sketches a couple in a domestic moment. She worries about aging and love while he dismisses her fears, joking about her weak lungs and the chance of never growing old. The exchange captures light social humor on affection and mortality.
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Chicago News
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