Plugger Bill Martin Back in Lowell for Short Race Circuit
Plugger Bill Martin, the Lowell cyclist with success in Australia, has returned to Lowell and will race in the United States for the next two months. He appears at every Saturday night event this week and then joins the circuit for short distance races. The 40 year old rider says he will hold his own with the best young competitors, as he did in Australia. He will train at Revere over the next three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Martin
Lowell
Australia
Evere
Revere
Seigneuries and Suitors in Early French Canada Novels
Book reviews discuss The Strength of the Weak by Chauncey C. Hotchkiss and Lord Alingham, Bankrupt by Marie Manning. Both works use seigneurial power and frontier life as backdrop, with vivid scenes of fort life, Bigot’s agents, and Scottish estates, highlighting character and humor amid historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
New France
France
New World
Otchkiss
Chatsworth
Bigot
Dieskau
Chauncey C. Hotchkiss
D. Appleton & Co
New York
America
Europe
Scotland
Alingham
Lord Alingham
Marie Manning
Dodd, Mead & Co
Lord Alingham Bankrupt Bright Summer Read
A pleasant summer story features an English nobleman in financial trouble. The novel charms with cleverness and brightness, avoiding heaviness while remaining cleverly conceived and well executed.
Cape Cod Excursions From Boston Popular Banding to Provincetown
Four sunny days boost Bay Line day trips from Boston to Provincetown on the Cape Cod steamer Cape Cod with 1200 capacity. The Bay Line band provides music on a three to three and a half hour sail each weekday at 9:30 and Sundays at 10. Travelers spend 1.5 to 2 hours in Provincetown for meals and sightseeing, then return to Boston around 6:30. Round trip fare is one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bay Line
Cape Cod
Provincetown
Bay Line Band
Atlantic Avenue
Cape
New England
Fourth of July in Billerica Celebrations and Local Notices
Fourth of July passes in Billerica with bell ringing flags and private celebrations. Notices celebrate longstanding residents, temperance history in Stow, and upcoming events at churches. A long account traces Mrs Edward Wright’s 90th birthday observance and a detailed memoir of local temperance efforts and community leaders.
Stow marks 40th anniversary of Middlesex temperance union
Report from Ayer on the Middlesex Northwest Temperance Union's June 12, 1902 anniversary. Notes founding leaders Rev George F. Clark and Dea Calvin Hale, early Stow temperance pioneers, and 1829 pledge signatories from Stow amid broader reform efforts linked to Bolton's Hill side church and Dr J W Chickering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow
Middlesex Northwest Temperance Union
Ayer
George F. Clark
Unitarian Church of
Dea. Calvin Hale
Mr. Clark
Middlesex County
Dea. Hale
Bolton
Evangelical Church of
Lancaster
Sterling and
Chickering
Justin Edwards
Salem Street
Boston
Edwards
Wilder
Miss Nina Danforth under medical observation in Framingham case
The Globe reports Miss Nina Danforth who shot Andrew J Emery at South Framingham on May 17 is under daily observation at East Cambridge jail by Dr Edward R Utley of Newton. The doctor, a jail physician experienced with mental diseases, will examine her mental as well as physical condition for Attorney General Parker.
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Danforth
The
Globe
Nina Danforth
Andrew J. Emery
South Framingham
East Cambridge
Edward R. Utley
Newton
Utley
Parker
Miss Danforth
Gen
Emery
Dr. Utley
Sanderson
Pepperell Fourth of July Quiet Amid Bell Ringing And Mischief
East Pepperell reports a quiet Fourth with bells at Pepperell Centre and a late bonfire prank. A stolen wagon was returned, fences pulled, and a park site hosted horse races and ball games. A child rescue near Sartelle street ended safely, fire alarms for a lost child and a stove blaze were contained. Mrs. Walter Lincoln, 70, died June 27 in Pepperell. Prescott and Pepperell groups planned socials, picnics, and sales as town officials updated lists and layout notably for the Leighton shop transition slated for Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepperell
Unitarian Church
Congregational Church
East Pepperell
John Marshall
Edna Leona
Leon Whitcomb
Sartelle Street
J. Ohn Williams
Frank Fuller
Gleason
W. F. Heald
Central Hall
Leighton Shoe
Noble Co. Griffin
Cochituate
Pepperell Building Association
Main Street
Foster
LITTLETON NOTES AND LOCAL GATHERINGS ON THE FORTH
In Littleton the Hartwell family and friends dedicated a fine camp at Spectacle Pond for picnicking. George Hutchinson bought the John Dix Warren place. The Young People's Guild discusses The Glory of Obedience with Mrs. W. C. Brown. Rev. Dr. Young to speak at the Unitarian pulpit next Sunday. Mr. Bruce Wyman, recently married in Cambridge to Mary A. Andrews, is Mrs. Mary Bruce’s grandson. Out-of-town guests include Miss Alice Hosmer and Mrs. C. A. Hosmer of Somerville, Mrs. Sarah Frost and C. F. Watts in Charlestown, and Dr. Hosmer of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billerica
John B. Tyler
Milan
Lucerne
Alps
M. J. Stanton
Christ
Frank Holden
John Baker
Alfred Bruce
Douglass Turner
Presbyterian Church of
Edward Wright
William King
Andover Street
Wright
Mary E. Wilson
Boston
Edgar
Wiers
Unitarian Church
Jesus
Garden of
Gethsemane
Robert W. Taylor
Booker T. Washington
Flower Mission
Olive Bartlett
Minot J. Savage
D. D
Robert Collyer, Jr
New York
Minot O. Simons
J. M. Hartwell
Spectacle Pond
George Hutchinson
John Dix Warren
Young People’s Guild
W. C. Brown
Dr. Young
Bruce Wyman
Cambridge
Mary A
Andrews
That City
Mary Bruce
Alice Hosmer
Somerville
C. A. Hosmer
Sarah Frost
Charlestown
C. F. Watts
Hosmer
Bedford
Nichols
M. J. Priest
J. Jacobs
E. K. Adams
T. H. Elliott
Isles of Shoals
Nellie
Edith Houghton
L. E. Fletcher
Nashua
Concord
N. H
Worcester
Calais
Helen Patch Rich
Beverly
George Patch
Clinton
Frank
Local Festivities End Quietly After Caricatures and Pranks
A community gathering awarded prizes to leading citizens in witty occupations, judged by F. A. Patch F. A. Priest and Capt. Smith. Fireworks lit the night as mischief followed, with thrifty trees in front of the Orthodox church torn down, Conant & Houghton’s sign removed, and Whitcomb girls’ place windows broken by drunken rowdies.
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F. A. Patch
F. A. Priest
Capt. Smith
Conant & Houghton
Whitcomb Girls’ Place
West Acton News Briefs and Obituary Notes
West Acton reports Rev. Mr. Reynolds preached at the Baptist church last Sunday and was hosted at Stillman Flagg's. Several locals attended trips to ponds and cottages. Miss Katie Parker returns home from Connecticut. Mrs. Knowlton, widow of Rev I C Knowlton, died in Arlington from a runaway horse. Funeral held in Winchester. she was about 77 with one son Hosea M Knowlton and many descendants.
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Mr. Reynolds
Cambridge
Baptist Church
Stillman Flagg’s
Guy Littlefield
John Littlefield
Guy
Maurice
Lizzie Downie
Whalom
Julia Flagg
A. W. Armstrong
Fritz Armstrong
Hyde Park
Bank
Quiet Graniteville Fourth Ends Without Big Festivities
Graniteville observed a calm Fourth with a local ball game in Lowell and visits to Whalom park near Leominster. Miss Julia Burke to join D L Page Lowell in Spa duties. Shirley loses 5 to 4 to Big 12 in a lively home game aided by errors. Westford beat Big 12 in six innings on Fourth of July morning. upcoming Hillside park game July 12. Walter Longbottom sails to Liverpool aboard Saxonia. Harry Quinn to return from England soon.
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Lowell
Whalom Park
Leominster
Alice C
Etta May Shahan
Fitchburg
Julia Burke
North Westford
D. L. Page Company
Spa
Shirley
Shirley Fellows
Caunter
Rafferty
Shirleys
Frank Loftus
Graniteville
Westford Baseball Club
Westford Common
West Chelmsfords
Hillside Park
Frank Espie
Joe Wall
Walter Longbottom
Boston Elevated Railroad Company
Liverpool
England
Walter
Harry Quinn
B. W
Baptist pulpit supply and family visit brighten holiday
Rev. J W Brigham of Dorchester preached both services and inspired the congregation. Mr and Mrs W E Brooks visited from Somerville for the Fourth. Miss Hila Helen Small, a former Somerville teacher, is visiting friends. O B Richardson has been ill for weeks and rested with his family during the holiday gathering. The Richardson household shared a hopeful table moment before Eddie, Josie, and De Witt Stiles returned to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Brigham
Dorchester
Brigham
W. E. Brooks
Somerville
Hila Helen Small
Walter Stiles
Boston
Concord Notes On Weather and Local Affairs
Concord reports a warm rain improving crops with corn smaller than usual but potatoes large and early. The hay crop is fair and of good quality. Fourth of July celebrations were quiet with typical tourists. Girls Social Circle officers elected: Helen Bass president Christine Mason vice president Miriam Davis secretary Margaret Titcomb treasurer. Four young men arrested last Thursday face court Saturday. Funeral of Dr. Mary B Damon held at her mother’s home with notable speakers and floral tributes. Burial at Sleepy Hollow cemetery with brief service by Rev. Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Helen Bass
Fairhaven Road
Christine Mason
Monument Street
Miriam Davis
Margaret Titcomb
Sudbury Road
Mary B. Damon
Weston
Edward C. Damon
Stow Street
Charles G. Ames
Boston
Dr. Damon
Wellesley College
Westford Grange Fourth of July Celebration Recap
The Grange organized a patriotic celebration with music singing and speeches on the eve of July Fourth. A note of praise goes to the Grange committee for their effort. At Robinson Hall union annual meeting Charles A Chamberlin was elected president with Rev M S Buckingham as vice president and Mary Drew as secretary treasurer. A Stony Brook district Fourth of July display was held at Chamberlain’s Corner managed by Mrs J A Prescott M W Jenkins and Mr F E Bickford with ice cream served to nearly 200 by Mesdames Osgood McMaster Jenkins Prescott G Spaulding and Wetenee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Grange Committee
Robinson Hall Union
Charles A. Chamberlin
M. S. Buckingham
Mary Drew
Stony Brook
Chamberlain's Corner
J. A. Prescott
M. W. Jenkins
F. E. Bickford
Lawn party at residence of Mr Payne on Friday
Dunstable announces a lawn party at Mr Payne's residence on Friday evening July 11. The Ladies' Lyceum Orchestra of Lowell will perform with Mrs Irene Osgood Davis as leader on piano joined by two violinists and a cornet. Ice cream and cake will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Ladies’ Lyceum Orchestra of
Lowell
Irene Osgood Davis
Devoe Paint Promises Longer Life with Fewer Gallons
A Devoe advertisement claims its lead and zinc based paint covers more with less and lasts twice as long as traditional lead and oil mixtures. The copy emphasizes economy and longevity for exterior surfaces, urging homeowners to choose the brand for durability and savings.
Prices Current Lowell Retail Market July 9 1902
Market notes list current asking prices on groceries meats produce and other staples in Lowell. Quotations appear for flour sugar coffee butter eggs lard salt and canned goods with typical customer trade ranges and daily fluctuations observed by local merchants. Prices reflect wholesale to retail spread and regional availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munn & Co
J. B. Cover & Co
D Horne & Co
Killpartrick Tos
F. E. Putnam
Prescott Street
Young Hyson
Java
Japan
Lehigh
Franklin
Cumberland
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Hubby
Henry
Calvin H&le
Boutwell
Maine
Marshall Davis
Maynard
Rock Bottom
Good Templar
Stow Centre
Massachusetts
E. Whitney
Union Evangelical Society
Sudbury
Stow and
Marlboro
Boon’s Plain
White Pond
A. G. R. Hale
Gleasondale
Littleton
West Acton
Westford
Dunstable
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