Public discourse and civic quirks showcase a nation
A west coast lecturer praises Goethe as the era’s greatest intellect since the Apostles, met by a woman praising Talmage. Hanna supporters ride strong party lines. Royal-ancestry fantasies arise. Boutwell turns four score amid notable life. Eliot’s motto urges truth as trust. A business fountain favors spring water. Troop F cavalry endures brutal heckling at Chelmsford yet remains composed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Goethe
Talmage
Lawrence Mills Dominate Town Business Page
The Lawrence American reports the mills shape town finance and politics while the city eyes Sunday operations and a high school site. Local clubs applaud events and street railway shakeups hint at service changes as payroll curiosities spark city hall debate.
Gladstone’s Health Regarded as Gravest Anxiety
London date January 19 reports in the Pall Mall Gazette that Mr Gladstone’s health causes the gravest anxiety to those around him. His Cannes sojourn has not fortified his strength as hoped and his condition is described as critical. The announcement stirs much excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Gladstone
Cannes
Shareholders Build Texas to Henrietta Rail Line
Citizens across Texas, southern Kansas, northwestern Oklahoma and Indian Territory have built 12 miles of track from Henrietta to Texas toward a shorter line to St. Louis. Farmers and merchants labored on the road and accepted stock shares as payment, all without any working capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Henrietta
Waiting Attitude Marks Maine Mill Strikes
In New Bedford and Biddeford Maine the mill operatives remain in a waiting attitude with no excitement reported. Both sides stay calm as a move to better organize workers progresses and many meetings are called to advance union effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New Bedford
Biddeford
Maine
Balloon voyage to Klondike planned by Vosmer
C W Vosmer plans a Klondike expedition by balloon using a large Chicago World's Fair balloon. He will be accompanied by experienced aeronauts. The announcement comes from San Francisco with the project set for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
C. W. Vosmer
Klondike
Government relief expedition may start on George W. Elder
Portland Oregon January 19 It is proposed to start a government relief expedition to Yukon on the steamer George W. Elder which sails for Skaguay February 1 and will carry supplies and medical aid to stranded miners and settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Elder
Portland
Oregon
Yukon
Skaguay
Mrs Augusta Nack Sent to Auburn for 15 Year Murder Term
Off to Auburn New York January 19 Mrs Augusta Nack left Queens county jail to begin a fifteen year prison sentence for her role in the murder of William Guldensuppe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Augusta Nack
Queens County
Auburn
William Guldensuppe
Marksmen Medals Awarded to Troop F Cavalry Members
Second emergency lecture by Surgeon Amasa Howard at Centre town hall Chelmsford covered scalds burns frost-bites and poison bites with triangular bandaging and stretcher drill. Distinguished marksmen Capt E H Shaw Sergt E H Keyes Sergt J J Monahan Corp E W Sweetser Private L J Parkhurst and many others received badges. summary lists 40 sharpshooters at five points etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavalry
Amasa Howard
Centre Town Hall
Chelmsford
E. H. Shaw
E. H. Keyes
J. J. Monahan
E. W. Sweetser
L. J. Parkhurst
A. Howard
W. J. Quigley
Q. M
C. F. Scribner
A. M. Warren
P. L. Piggott
E. Bartlett
F. L. Fletcher
Walter Perham
O. M. Pratt
E. H. Shaw, Jr
W. Carll
J. Bennett
D. Billson
P. J. Brennan
J. H. Decatur, Jr
J. Finnegan
E. Fisher
J. Fisher
C. 8. Fulton
F. Healy
W. H. Johnson
H. O. Karlson
J. E. Marshall
D. J. McLeod
H. C. Master
H. H. Mills
O. P. Robey
Ross
C. C. Smith
A. BE. Sweetser
J. E. Taylor
F. R. Vieira
A. M. Williams
H. W. Wyman
George Bonnell
J. A. Jordan
Shaw
Howard
Leighton
Quigley
Marksmen Earn Gold Badges and Silver Cups in Rifle Class
Troop F and a second class are lauded for marksmanship. L. J. Parkhurst and E. W. Sweetser earned gold badges and copper stars. Parkhurst and Sergt. J. J. Monahan received silver cups for top scores. Capt. Shaw praised the high efficiency and announced a state library donation for marksmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cers
Inspector General of Rifle Practice
L.J. Parkhurst
E. W. Sweetser
L. J. Parkhurst
J. J. Monahan
Capt. Shaw
Funeral of James McKnight Macrae Held in Lowell
The funeral for James McKnight Macrae was held Monday at 1 30 from his brother A L Macrae 85 Royal Street. Four brothers served as bearers and Rev F K Stratton led the service at the residence. Interment followed at Edson cemetery with C M Young in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKnight Macrae
A. L. Macrae
Royal Street
F. K. Stratton
Christ
Mr. Stratton
Z. A. Macrae
Lowell
C. M. Young
Edson Cemetery
Obituary for Jerome B Gilbert of Chelmsford and Lowell
Jerome B Gilbert, longtime Lowell resident and pattern maker for Middlesex, died in Chelmsford Centre at 12:45 PM after apoplexy. Aged 74, he planned his 50th wedding anniversary for February 28 and is survived by his wife and two daughters, O J Gilbert and Mrs J H McCabe of Lowell, and Mrs C W Orne of Melrose Highlands. Also referenced is the obituary of Mrs Martin, a St Johns Hospital patient, aged about 40, formerly a dress maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome B. Gilbert
Lowell
Chelmsford Centre
Ben
Lowell Lodge, K
Middlesex’ Company
O. J. Gilert
J. H. McCabe
C. W. Orne
Melrose Highs
Ary ‘Martin
St. John’s ‘Hospital
Stacey fined after guilty assault charge at Hadley court
J W Stacey of Haverhill was fined 25 dollars after Monday’s assault and battery conviction. His parents testified in his defense and Stacey returned to Haverhill. Gertrude Tillotson and Lillian Green faced larceny charges for taking two gold watches and a bank book, cases continued to January 20 with 300 dollar bond. Haskins got three months in workhouse and Birmingham one month plus three months for assault on G L Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stacey
Haverhill
Josephine Mears
Stacey
Gertrude Tillotson
Lillian Green
Tillotson
Bon Marche dances to Hibbard orchestra in Prescott hall
Young men and women employed at the Bon Marche danced to tuneful music by Hibbard's orchestra in Prescott hall last night. General Manager George E. Somers and wife led the march. The officers were: General manager George B. Somers floor director Loomis G. Wright aids P. Farrell J. Kennedy J. Lacey G. Gamlin M. Johnson G. Hutchinson C. Flood A. Cutting J. Walsh G. Flemings P. McDonough M. Boulger H. Adams L. Dion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Prescott Hall
George E. Somers
George B. Somers
Loomis G. Wright
Aids
P. Farrell
J. Kennedy
J. Lacey
G. Gamlin
M. Johnson
G. Hutchinson
C. Flood
A. Cutting
J. Walsh
G. Flemings
P. McDonough
M. Boulger
H. Adams
L. Dion
Wamesit National Bank Directors Elected
Stockholders held their annual meeting yesterday afternoon and chose directors H C Howe Samuel Horne P P Perham James W Bennett W H Wiggin P C Gates T J McDonald S B Hall B F Sargent W H Howe G W Knowlton The directors then elected H C Howe as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wamesit National Bank
H. C. Howe
Samuel Horne
P. P. Perham
James W Bennett
W. H. Wiggin
P. C. Gates
T. J. McDonald
S. B. Hall
B. F. Sargent
W. H. Howe
G. W .Knowlton
Merrimack manager Boody hosts Knickerbocker banquet
Boody of the Merrimack house entertained Knickerbocker company members at a ban quet last night. The party was merry and a lady asked what was the matter with Boody, and it was unanimously noted he was all right. The Atherton Machine company annual meeting adjourned until Feb 18 with no business transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boody
Merrimack House
Knickerbocker Company
Atherton Machine Company
Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised cure-all claim
An old advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla absolutely cures scrofula Salt rheum Dyspepsia rheumatism Catarrh and all diseases originating in or promoted by impure blood It is promoted as a great nerve tonic stomach regulator and strength builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Mill Firemen Organize Protective Association
About 180 mill firemen gathered at Building Laborers hall to form the Mill Firemen's Protective association. P. J. Grimes of Fal River spoke, noting he organized 180 mill firemen in New Bedford last Sunday. He will address the local night force Thursday at 8:30 AM as plans finalize within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Firemen's Protective Association
P. J. Grimes
Fal River
Grimes
New Bedford
Carders and Ring Spinners Unite in Lowell Call to Organize
At a regular meeting 60 new members joined the Carders and Ring Spinners union. They voted to send 5c weekly to aid New Bedford strikers. T. P. Cahill of Lawrence discusses benefits from joining the United Textile Workers. Lowell cotton weavers are urged to attend a big meeting at the Burke Temperance Institute to organize, form a strong union, and raise a local fund of $5,000 by May first. The call stresses unity across race and creed to resist potential industrial strife and preserve American wages and living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carders and Ring Spinners’ Union
Spinners’ Hall
New Bedford
T. P. Cahill
Lawrence
United Textile Workers of America
T. F. Connolly
Lowell
Burke Temperance Institute
Board of Trade elects officers and delegates
The annual meeting named Jesse H. Shepard as president and elected A G Cumnock, Chas H Conant, Walter S Watson as vice presidents, James T. Smith as clerk, G Winfred Knowlton as treasurer. A long list of directors was approved and Adams chosen as a delegate to the Indianapolis Monetary Convention. Communications from multiple national groups were received regarding affiliation, policy, and civil service reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Jesse H. Shepard
A. G. Cumnock
Chas. H. Conant
Walters. Watson
James T. Smith
G. Winfred Knowlton
Charles EF. Adams
A. M. Chadwick
Jason Fuller
D. A. Swan
G. H. Marston
Geo. L. Huntoon
H. C. Fuller
Alvin S. Lyon
J. W. C. Pickering
Jeremiah Clark
Gould
J. L. Chalifou
Harvey B. Green
C. M. Erskine
Wm. F. Hills
Chas. Littlefield
F. J. Fleming
H. K. Gates
E. H. Shattuck
James G. Buttrick
Board of Trade Aims at Peddler Legislation in Southbridge
The Board of Trade of Southbridge Mass discusses peddler legislation, reviews past work, and notes a favorable outlook. It reports securing a new industry north of Boston and two applications, including an experienced worsted manufacturer with capital. Directors are authorized to advance the board’s municipal movement with full powers, and the meeting adjourned for two weeks due to late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Southbridge
Mass
Boston
Ice House Fire at Dracut Navy Yard Totals Losses
A late night blaze at Daniel Gage ice houses near Parker avenue Dracut destroyed three burned structures. Uninsured with about 3000 dollars in losses, the shell like buildings collapsed within 15 minutes after the alarm. Firemen extinguished remaining embers and spectators viewed the dramatic scene from nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dracut Navy Yard
Daniel Gage
Parker Avenue
Centralville
Little Canada
Navy Yard
Collinsville
Lowell and
Nashua
Dracut
Philharmonic Concert Promises Popular Programme and Soloists
The Philharmonic club presents a popular programme led by Mr. Diman with noted soloists Mrs. Hascall and Dr. Clark, tickets available from active members and at the door tomorrow night in Associate hall. J P Maxfield circle. Ladies of the G A R install new officers led by Martha F Gilmore. Past President Mrs Richardson honored with a pin. supper served by a committee including Mrs L. N. Arnold and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Club
Diman
J.P. Maxfield
Martha F. Gilmore
Lynn
Rundlett
B. J. Richardson
Lizzle N. Arnold
E. B. Richardson
Mabel Colburn
Reed Held Without Bail In Bunco Case At Police Court
John Reed the banco expert faced a crowded police court as District Attorney Wier moved to remand him without bail and commit him to the house of correction in Mast Cambridge. Col. W. A. Gile represented Reed, who appeared calm and composed as spectators including farmers and local residents watched the proceedings. Reed will next appear in Worcester court.
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John Reed
Banco
W. A. Gile
Worcester
Wier
Reed
Col. Gile
House of Correction
Mast Cambridge
Whitney
Farmer Sweetser
Phineas Richardson
Dracut
Mr. Richardson
Nashua
Cyrus Richardson
Richardson
Skowhegan
Bunco
Lowell
King of
Bridgewater
Pratt
A Very Successful Bed Spreads Sale
A. G. Pollard & Co reports a thriving sale of bed spreads with nearly 1600 quilts sold since Thursday to hotels boarding houses and lodging houses. Buyers purchased up to 30 or 40 of a kind for single locations and expected savings of about half on current and future needs while receiving quilts of high quality with few imperfections.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Warm Underwear and Ulsters Bargains at Low Prices
Warm things of every sort priced well below next winter. All wool black ker sey overcoats $5.00 and $6.00, made to fit and look well. Ulsters heavy and long priced at $5.00, $6.00 and $8.00 with higher options available.
Dickinson Monroe wed in Billerica Centre ceremony
Mr Edward F Dickinson and Miss Edith Monroe both of Billerica Centre were married Tuesday at the Dickinson home with Rev Minat Simons officiating. Ushers were John A Faulkner and J Walter Richardson of Lowell. After a reception, the couple left for Washington and the south for a month, with Mrs Proudfoot of Newton Centre to care for Mr Dickinson's mother during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson-Monroe
Edward F. Dickinson
Edith Monroe
Billerica Centre
Dickinson
Minat
Simons
John A. Faulkner
J. Walter Richardson
Lowell
John B. Tyler
Tyler
America
Washington, D. C
Proudfoot
Newton Centre
Yorke-Chapman wed in small Varney Street ceremony
Geo J Yorke and Grace R Chapman were married last evening in a quiet Varney Street ceremony conducted by Rev O H Denney of Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church. The couple are well known locally and receive best wishes for a happy future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J. Yorke
Grace R. Chapman
Varney Street
O. H. Denney
Mt. Vernon
Local notices and engagements of East Wakefield crowd
Personal notes from East Wakefield NH report Mr George FE Pevey’s critical illness on his farm. Engagements announced for Amy Blanche Wasley and Joseph Norris Marston. Various local figures attend church events and travel plans. John H. Buttrick elected director and president of Lowry Manufacturing, a Boston firm making nautical telemeters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FE. Pevey
East Wakefield
N. H
Amy Blanche Wasley
Joseph Norris Marston
Geo. C. Chase
Bates College
O. H. Denney
E. T. Pitts
Lawrence
Mt. Vernon
Frank P. Putnam
Fred A. Buterick
Texas
Fred E. Medina
E. J. Medina
Bellevue Hospital
New York
BE. P. Flanders
M. E. Austin & Co
Littl
Joey Gumb
Pihl Street
Laura Coburn
Oak Avenue
Addie Howe
Mary Shirley
Gates Street
Return J. Meigs
Paris
England
London
Lowry Manufacturing Company
John H. Buttrick
Boston
Yorke J J Yorke and Grace Chapman wed in city church
In this city on January 9 a marriage was performed by Rev. O H Denney uniting George J Yorke and Grace Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorke Chapman
O. H. Denney
George J Yorke
Grace Chapman
Deaths in the City: Stimpson Towne and Ready
In this city on Jan 19 Lucy E Stimpson 46 wife of Daniel E Stimpson of 207 Appleton street died of diphtheria Burial at Nashua New Hampshire Edward B Towne aged 51 died Jan 19 at No Hall s Place and Annie Ready died Jan 18 at Nov 23 Howe street aged to years Obituary notices brief and local in tone.
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Stimpson
Appleton Street
Lucy E. Stimpson
Daniel E. Stimpson
Towne
Hall’s Place
Edward B. Towne
Nashua
N. H
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nota Bene
Hanna
Mark
Boutwell
Groton
Samuel A. Eliot
Unitarian Club
Lawrence American
Merrimack
Harry A. Stanley
Cadet Theatricals
Tremont Theatre
Charles H. Bugbee
Grecian Senate
K. A
Quindaro Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Hall
John T. Thornber
Bennett
Eaton
Leonard
Jenkins
Lawrence Eagle
Traders National Bank
Middlesex St
Post Office Ave
W. F. Hills
Chas. J. Glidden
Commonwealth OF Massacht
Middlesex
Albina M
Dragon of
Imperial Cloak & Suit Store
Said Lowell
Herman Levy
Zewell
Gladstone III
Off
Touburn
Police Court
Hadley
BON Marche Merriment
Labor Matters
Thomas F. Connelly
Philharmonic
Merrimack Clothing Go
City Hall
Putnam & Son
Central Street
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