Free dom in spelling and parlor wit from era notes
An English philologist promotes freedom in spelling, noting it is not original. References to Artemus Ward and Josh Billings as early in the field. The Boston Journal editor is dead. A three month forecast warns Boston dogs will send messages by wire. Comments on Congregational churches and Segregationalists. Russia and Turkey clash in a possible global shift. Col Ingersoll is barred from lecturing at Lawrence, Kansas law school. If a Moses among them exists, Robert’s view is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artemus Ward
Josh Billings
Col. Ingersoll
Lawrence
Kan
Moses
Robert
Insignificant Husbands And Tiny Savings In Jokes
A collection of witty quips from newspapers notes lighthearted banter. Jokes involve modest husbands, bundles and ditto marks, a wounded hunter saving fingers, an express choice, and a cab fare punchline from Dobson. The pieces capture era humor and social snippets with named papers cited.
Interest Commences February Deposits at Traders National Bank
Interest begins on deposits in the savings department made on or before 4 o clock Monday February 3 at four percent per year. Interest is added to principal or may be withdrawn on July 1 and January 1 each year. Bank hours 8 am to 4 pm Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm and 7 to pm. Banking rooms 30 Middlesex street and 11 Post Office avenue. WILLIAM F. HILLS, Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders National Bank
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
William IF. Hills
Lodge canvasses Senate on Davis resolution eight oppose
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts conducted a Senate canvass on the Davis resolution defining the Monroe doctrine. He estimates only eight senators will vote against it. He notes many speeches remain and the timing of the vote is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Bad Storm Coming Rages Along Atlantic Coast
Weather bureau warns of a heavy advancing storm with violent easterly winds. Widespread travel disruption reported as winds reach 30 to 60 miles per hour from New York to Boston with ships seeking harbor and wires down along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Weather Bureau
New York
Chatham
Mass
Stamford
Conn
Sandy Hook
Sheriff attaches Gazette plant in New York creditor case
Nashua dated January 24 reports Deputy Sheriff Whitcomb attached the plant of the Gazette company publisher of the Daily Press and the Weekly Gazette in a move tied to New York creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Whitcomb
The
Gazette Company
Daily Press
Weekly Gazette
New York
Habeas Corpus Writ Heard In Boston Supreme Court
Charles A. Martin of Woburn seeks release from Foxboro home for dipsomaniacs. Petition questions act's constitutionality. Judges Morton and associate justices hear arguments. Trial will focus on facts. decision on constitutional issue reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles A. Martin
Woburn
Foxboro
Supreme Court
Morton
Martin
Johnson
Dean
Travis
Bible Teachings At City Meeting Highlight Unity And Study
A preacher urges Christians to live up to privileged faith and reads Psalms on the Bible as the two books of nature and revelation. He warns against skepticism rooted in the heart and stresses studying with concordances. Afternoon services at John Street Church and evening at First Baptist with other churches joining in one venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Needham
God
House of Voltaire
Bible Society of France
Jesus
John Street Church
First Baptist Church
Worthen Street Baptist
Frank D. Munn, Jr
C. J. Sherman
O. A. Merrill
O.A. Merrill
Mr. Huntoon
Wood Jeweler Announces No Reserve Auction All Stock
Wood the jeweler will conduct a public auction without reserve to rapidly reduce a two year stock. The sale starts Wednesday January 2 at 2 30 pm and continues daily at 10 30 2 30 and 7 30 pm. Diamonds watches jewelry and clocks will be offered, with seats reserved for ladies and careful attendee comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Boston
Lawyer Meyer to pursue $85 million estate in England
New York on January 23 lawyer Abraham G Meyer of 132 Nassau Street plans to travel to England as attorney for his family to recover 85,000,000 now and for many years held in chancery for the heirs of David Seymour Strauss of Altheim on the Main Germany who died in India in 1821. About ten heirs are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abraham G. Meyer
Nassau Street
England
West
Meyer
David Seymour Strauss
Altheim-on the-Main
Germany
India
Lowell Foresters Attend Double Installations in New Bedford and Lawrence
Supreme Chief Ranger Smith Supreme Secretary McMurty Grand Secretary Gallagher and Grand Treasurer Harrigan of Lowell attended a public triple installation at New Bedford yesterday afternoon and last evening A party from Lowell Foresters travelled to Lawrence for the installation of officers of Court Pacific Fr of A of Lawrence last night
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Smith
McMurty
Gallagher
Harrigan
Lowell
New Bedford
Lowell Foresters
Court Pacific
Lawrence
New Sunday School Organized in Middlesex Village
A Sunday school was formed in Middlesex Village last Sunday at three o clock with officers Supt W C Coram assistant supt W H Kimball supt primary department Miss Inn Pratt sec Miss Carrie Price treas Miss Florence Falls organist Miss Essie Roach librarian C L D Robinson directors Mrs Alonzo Falls Mrs May Winters Mrs Fernald Fifty people registered as scholars—twenty five children and twenty five adults. The next session will be held Sunday at three o'clock in the old hotel on Middlesex street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Village
W. C. Coram
W. H. Kimball
Inn. Pratt
Carrie Price
Florence Falls
Essie Roach
C. L D. Robinson
Alonzo Falls
May Winters
Fernald
Middlesex Street
Lease Sparks Storm Over First Congregational Church
At a special meeting of the First Congregational society twelve nonmembers leased the land and building for three years for one dollar a year. Debate focused on membership validity, pew rents, and whether the lease can heal or inflame tensions as many warned of illegality and potential court tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
First Congregational Society
Congregational Church
First Church and Society
Geo. Il
Kenngett
Birthday Party At First Universalist Church
Misses Maud Marshall and Blanche Fife led a birthday party last night at the First Universalist church. Miss Fila Morse played the cornet and Miss Jennie L. Lewis read. Tablesaux pantomime and refreshments followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Marshall
Blanche Fife
First Universalist Church
Fila Morse
Jennie L. Lewis
New Hands at Merrimack Store Changes Name and Staff
Arthur J. Cummiskey has taken possession of the store purchased from Frank Howard and aims to furnish a full line of furnishings. He brings Merrimack Clothing experience and understands local demand. Harry Bailey, a rising furnishing tradesman, may join the store in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Cummiskey
Frank Howard
Cummiskey
Merrimack Clothing Company
Harry Bailey
First Y.M.C.A. junior talk on Life in England
Rev. Row ley Green opened a five part junior department series for the Y.M.C.A. last night. His talk on Life in England proved entertaining and instructive for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowley Green
England
Exhibition at Wescott's Gallery Shows 25 Water Color Paintings
Lovers of water colors will find a rare treat in 25 charming paintings by lk Packard of Boston on view at Wescott's gallery Central block for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lk. (. Packard
Boston
Wescott
Central Block
Lawyer McVey Fined For Court Contempt In Hadley Court
Lawyer McVey was fined ten dollars by Judge Hadley for contempt while cross examining Joseph Sternberg. The exchange included a racist remark and the judge ordered arrest before fining the attorney. Donahue paid the fine and the session continued as reporters were silenced at the bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVey
Hadley
Joseph Sternberg
Tuttle
Donahue
Physical instructor resigns from Lowell YMCA
Paul O. Kable, the YMCA's physical instructor, has submitted his resignation to president Wm. H. White. A special meeting will decide the action. Though Kable is respected for his athletic ability and leadership, he reportedly disagreed with the gym committee on policy, notably on whether to maintain church-like rules in certain matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul O. Kable
Wm. H. White
Kable
Lowell
Bicycle Exhibition At Madison Square Garden Draws Big Crowds
All bicycle firms in Lowell attended the Madison Square Garden exhibition in New York this week. Attendees left with pockets full of badges and heads full of plans for the year ahead. Attendance reached 16 186 on Monday and 17 SOG on Tuesday, with a proposal for a September Boston cycle show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
New York
Madison Square Garden
SOG
Mechanics Building
Boston
Massachusetts Mutual Life figures show strong growth in 1895
Capt Daniel Walker represents Massachusetts Mutual Life in Springfield. The 1895 annual report shows new business of 20 961 000, outstanding risk near 7 000 000, assets around 17 000 000, surplus 1 270 000, and premium income 215 000 with higher interest. Death claims fell vs 1894, endowments and dividends rose, surrendered policies declined. The firm begins its 45th year strong with bright prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Springfield
Daniel Walker
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Mutual
Two Funeral Services Held For Hackett and Shirley
The funeral for Benjamin N. Hackett was held yesterday at 2 PM at his 6 East Pine home, with Rev Dr Greene presiding. he was sent to Brewer Missouri for interment. Samuel Shirley’s service followed at 2 PM at Edson Cemetery with Rev Mr Manchester. bearers included Cummings, Swan, Swan, Cheney, and Wentworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin N.hackett
East Pine Street
Farmers Institutes Open in Westford February First
The 1896 series of Farmers Institutes led by Middlesex North Agricultural Society opens at Westford Town Hall Saturday February 1 at 10 oclock. Reverend A A Bickford welcomes attendees and Dr I H Osgood of the State Cattle Commission speaks on the commissions work tuberculosis and related topics. Dinner at 25 cents a plate prepared by Westford Grange ladies with conveyance to and from the station. Alpheus Sallow of Dunstable chairs the committee on institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institutes
Middlesex North Agricultural Society
Westford
A. A. Bickford
I. H. Osgood
State Cattle Commission
Westford Grange
Alpheus Swallow
Dunstable
Committee On Institutes
Local Court Records Summary Jan 24
Adam Douglass charged with assault on Andrew Lebsdill held for Superior court in $500 bond. Peter Ferry for drunkenness given 10 months at state farm. William Galvin charged with carrying a pistol ordered to keep the peace in $100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Douglass
Andrew Lebsdill
Superior Court
Peter Ferry
State Farm
William Galvin
Star Shirts Fit Stout Men Superior Comfort Claim
Our store will close Tuesday through Friday evenings until lunch. White shirts built on a plan to fit stout men with extra fullness, varied sleeve lengths, neck measures 14 to 19 inches. The stout man’s usual trouble ends with these Star shirts, fitting as well as regular sizes and touted as the best fitting shirt.
First L Association of Notre Dame de Bonsecours Event Draws Crowd
St Josephs college hall Merrimack street held 600 seats for the opening program of L Association de Notre Dame de Bonsecours last night. The event featured a chorus, recitation by Master Leon Choquette, Dufresne xylophone solo, Miss E Gagnon singing, E Lavigneur violin, and a soprano solo by Mrs Cyrille Constantineau. A two act comic finale Goodride the Tomboy or the Devil's Snuff Box closed the program, with performers including Eva Leclair H Pinault G Vaillancourt I Cossette E Baril A H Jacques P Paradis D Borel A Boucher F Saucier. An evening supper followed in the lower hall for 150 attendees. Speakers included Mayor Courtney Fr Forget E H Choquette N H Roy A G Pollard J A Lapierre J Choquette J B Hurturbise R J Jean. Proceeds go to swell the Garin memorial fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s College Hall
Merrimack Street
L'Association de Notre Dame de Bonsecours
Leon Choquette
A Dufresne
E. Gagnon
E. Lavigneur
Cyrille Constantineau
Goodride
Tomboy
Eva Leclair
H. Pinault
G. Vaillancourt
I. Cossette
E. Baril
A. H. Jacques
P. Paradis
D. Baril
A. Boucher
F. Saucier
A. Alexander
Lanoux
J. C. Fortier
Mayor Courtney
Fr. Forget
E. H. Choquette
N. H. Roy
A. G. Pollard
J. A. Lapierre
J. Choquette
J. B. Hurturbise
R. J. Jean
Garin
Bay John Beaten In Merrimack River Horse Race
A crowd of 200 watched a $100 match race on the Merrimack river. Bay John and Dexter trotted half mile heats with Bay John winning the first and Dexter taking the next two amid noted brakes. Officials included Judge, Doc Evans, and Starter W J Gilmore. Additional racing featured Monkey Rolla and L C Mack in a spirited feud. The ice was 10 inches thick and racing was strong for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack
Representative Hoban
Bay John
Perry Stiles
Dexter
B. Bi
John
B. G
Hoban
Rin Costress
Doc Evans
W. J. Gilmore
W. A. Bingham
Monkey Rolla
Charles R. Talbot
L. C. Mack
Reception at Kirk Street Y P S C E for Pickering couple
The Kirk Street church Y P S C E held a reception for Mr. and Mrs. J W C Pickering and the Sunday school last night in the avenue. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A W Pickering Louis Aupece and J E Gibson. Ushers and servers numbered about 20 young women in gowns. Misses Belle Batchelder Vivian Knowlton Josie Pickering Florence Peabody Lot tie Dempsey served, with Mrs J E Gibson and Miss Josie Pickering coordinating the supper and Mrs H D Pickering directing decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Street
J. W. C. Pickering
Ave
A. W. Pickering
Louis Aupece
J. E. Gibson
W. B. Edgell
M. R. Corey
Harry Sewell
Arthur Wright
Winfield Knowlton
George Benner
Albert H. Green
Frank Johnson
Belle Batchelder
Vivian Knowlton
Josie Pickering
Florence Peabody
Lottie Dempsey
H. D. Pickering
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Nota Bene
Boston Journal
Heron
Stark
Boston and
Vicinity
Russia
Turkey
William
Washington Star
Mr. Fitzroy
Tie
Parson's Weekly
Roxbury Gazette
Dobson
Chicago
Washington News and Gossip
Daniel
Virginia
Venezuela
Dubois
Idaho
Warren
Wyoming
Olnegas
Transvaal
Bayard
California
Congress
State Department
Hammond
Johannesburg
Wilson
Portland
St. Albans
House Committee On Immigration
Robert de. Ward
Robert T. Paine, Jr
Prescott I
Hall
Mr. Duey
Immigration Restriction League
Representative McCall
Friends of Silver
General Fields
Turner
Lansing
Mich
Stewart
Nevada
Jones
Hamilton
Jefferson
Monroe
Jackson
Lincoln
United States
Associated Press
Lodge
Davis
New Sunday School
First Church
Anti-Kenngett Fac
Mr. McMaster
Huntoon
Chas. H. Richardson
Geo. A. Chase
John McQuestion
J. S. Murphy
Arthur S. Cutler
Charles H. Richardson
M. C. True
Mr. Cutler
Mr. True
Mr. Merrill
Chas. W. Durant
Prudential Committee
Richardson
Committee On Supply
Mr. Murphy
Merrill
First Congregational Meeting House
Russell
True
J. D. Hartwell
J. W. B. Shaw
Carter
Mr. McQuestion
Mr True
Hood
Many J. Snopgrass
Brink
W. Va
Aly
Mood Co
Reeek Wien
Shuman
Wescott’s
Merrimack Clothing
City Hall
Poe
WWEAR
Ywour Krieendas Do
Lowell Y. M.C. A
Farmers’ Institute
Police Court
Putnam & Son
Central Street
Garin Fund
L’ Association de Notre Dame de Bonsecours
Lively
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