Night of Lanterns and Music at Mohair Cricket Club Picnic
The Mohair cricket club held its first annual grounds picnic at Chelmsford and Newell streets, drawing 1500+ attendees. Lanterns hung from apple trees, arc lighting lit the lawn, and the club house became an open air theatre with a National band, choirs, solos, and a late evening dance. Organizers led by General Manager John H. Mills staged decorations, entertainment, and refreshments, delivering a grand, well-attended community event.
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Mohair Cricket Club
Chelmsford
Newell Streets
Mght
Newell Street
Isaac Mason
Osmond Long
Joan Wibberley
Dayd Hird
John Buckley
Thomas Pickles
Alfred Favor
Rylah Firth
William T. Sutcliffe
Joseph Harrison
Harry Needham
Harry Mosely
Thomas Needham
J. E. Willman
Nettie Roberts
Golconda
John H. Mills
Fred G. Humphriss
Charles Gale
Fred Jenness
Fred George
Thos. Gibson
John Harriman
Cas. Jenkins
Charles Northrop
Charles Aveyard
Thomas Southam
David Hird
Isaac
George Faulkner
Harry Davis
Robert Curl
Theron Stirks
Gage Mintoff
Asa Stirks
John Clow
William Barnes
Home Week in Lowell Emphasizes Church Role and Civic Pride
The First Trinitarian Congregational church held large services and a well attended Sunday school amid plans for summer social activities. A letter urges church involvement in Old Home Week with services, a city hall reception, and a grand industrial and suburban parade to celebrate the home and loyalty to Lowell.
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First Trinitarian Congregational Church
Salisbury Beach
Merrimack Square
Kenngett
Christ
Church of Christ
Legislature of
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Casey
Lowell
William McKinley
St. Louis
Death of Lucille Soper Ruled Accidental Gas Asphyxiation
Lucille M. Soper, 16, daughter of Melvin L. Soper of 25 Burlington Ave, was found dead in her bedroom yesterday morning from gas asphyxiation. Police report says she fainted while trying to turn off the gas before retiring Saturday night. medical help arrived too late.
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Lucille M. Soper
Melvin L. Soper
Burlington Ave
Hahn's Case Puzzles Ohio Excommissioner Hearing Set
In Mansfield Ohio July 13 William M Hahn former state insurance commissioner faces another circuit court hearing this week The case then goes to the Ohio supreme court to determine priority between Gov Nash's extradition warrant to New York and the local warrant under which Hahn is arrested He has stayed at his Suburban home under sheriff surveillance amid conflicting counsel opinions
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Mansfield
William M. Hahn
Circuit Court
Ohio Supreme Court
Gov. Nash
New York
Hahn
Corner Stone Laid for St Anne’s French Church
Fall River July 13 corner stone of St Anne s French Catholic church laid today with rites led by Bishop Mathew Harkness of Providence. About 10 000 people attended as Rev Harmisdis Des Lauriers of New Bedford preached a sermon. A banquet followed for clergy and French societies. the Dominican church has been under Dominican direction since 1887.
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Fall River
St. Anne’s
Mathew Harkness
Providence
Hormisdis Des Lauriers
New Bedford
St. Anne’s Church
Dominican Fathers
Death of Miss Adam Matthews in Haverhill
Miss Adam G Matthews daughter of Alphonso Matthews was found dead in her bed this morning by her mother. A strong smell of illuminating gas was noted and Dr E H Goodwin said the cause was asphyxiation. The medical examiner has not yet reported. She graduated from high school in 1896.
Ada Eugene Vroman Leslie Dies in New York
Mrs Ada Eugene Vroman Leslie died after a lingering illness in New York. Born in 1846 she gained early fame at sixteen for contributions to prominent periodicals. She married Alfred Leslie, son of Frank Leslie, edited the Ladies Bazar after his death, and helped her sons Arthur and Frank organize the Leslie syndicate in later years.
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New York
Ada Eugene Vroman Leslie
Alfred Leslie
Frank Leslie
Leslie
General Morgan Dead at Yonkers aged 62
General Thomas J. Morgan died today in Yonkers after months of asthma. Born in Franklin Indiana, he joined the Civil War as a private and rose to brevet brigadier general. He later served as commissioner of Indian affairs under President Harrison and was secretary of the Home Mission society of the Baptist church at his death.
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New York
Thomas J. Morgan
Yonkers
General Morgan
Franklin
Ind
Harrison
Old Home Week and Religion’s Place in the Celebration
The passage urges peace and prosperity, praising the church, and registering “from Lowell” when visiting the “old New Hampshire home.” It argues religion should have a voice in Old Home Week and that celebrations should honor the true spirit of the Home idea.
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Lowell
Old New Hampshire
Palm Tree Christians Sermon At First Congregational Church
Rev. Ralph Gillam delivered a sermon on Lessons from the Palm Tree at First Congregational Church. He compared the righteous to palm trees that flourish through unity, deep roots, and usefulness, enduring storms and growing toward heaven while remaining evergreen. Mrs. H. R. Hanson sang at the evening service and a testimonial for Christ was given.
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Ralph Gillam
First Congregational Church
Mr. Gillam
Jesus Christ
H. R. Hanson
Christ
Jewish converter Rev Isaac Selman speaks at Immanuel Baptist
Yesterday at Blossom street Immanuel Baptist hosted Rev Isaac Selman of Boston a former Jewish rabbi who described his conversion journey and discussed Jewish history and Christianizing efforts. In the evening Pastor Rev Robert F True delivered the second in the series of talks.
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Immanuel Baptist Church
Blossom Street
Isaac Selman
Boston
Robert F. True
Sermons for Youth Highlight The Young Man Series
A series of special sermons to young people on The Young Man delivered with practical guidance and strong reception. The day featured high quality singing including choir selections, solos by Miss Alice Stearns of Chelmsford and Rev. R. F. True. A third sermon in the series will be given next Sunday evening July 20 on The Young Woman.
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Alice Stearns
Chelmsford
R. F. True
Ideal Christian Manhood Sermon at Y M C A Meeting
The Y M C A meeting yesterday afternoon featured Rev T Clayton Welles of Highland Congregational church addressing men on Ideal Christian Manhood. He urged continual self consecration and self sacrifice to resemble the Master by following His teaching and leadership.
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T. Clayton Welles
Highland Congregational Church
Nicaraguan Telegraph Chief Denies Bluefields Taken
Mangua Nicaragua July 13 The director general of telegraphs of Nicaragua declares Bluefields has not been taken by Revolutionists contrary to reports Government reports announce the capture July 7 of a number of Revolutionists near Bluefields
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Mangua
Nicaragua
Telegraphs of
Bluefields
Body Identified Of Woman Found Dead In Lawrence
The unknown woman found dead in Lawrence Friday last has been identified as Margaret Murphy. She had worked in local mills. Manchester New Hampshire was believed to be her home.
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Lawrence
Margaret Murphy
Manchester
N. H
Australian dancer Saharet gravely ill in Berlin
Saharet, the Australian dancer en route from St. Petersburg to New York for a long U S engagement, was stricken by peritonitis and is now dangerously ill at the Westminster hotel in Berlin on July 13.
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Berlin
Saharet
St. Petersburg
New York
United States
Westminster
German steamer Altai floated after grounding near Kingston
Kingston Jamaica July 13 The German steamer Altai which ran ashore outside the harbor while en route from Fort Simon to New York has been floated and is under survey. The vessel is believed to be undamaged.
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Kingston, Ja
Fort Simon
New York
Mortuary Report for Week Ending July 12 1902
Population 99 574 total deaths 49 deaths under five 22 infectious diseases include acute lung diseases diphtheria and typhoid fever. Rates compare weekly figures with 1903 26 58 per 1000 vs 19 32 and 17 75 for prior weeks. Typhoid fever 3 diphtheria 4 other diseases listed by health authorities.
Funeral notices from Chelmsford street era obituaries
A long list of funerals is noted with details on burial sites, officiants, undertakers, and church services. Entries include Sarah J. Tighe, Daniel Fitts, Hannah McMillen, Lottie McNamara, Jane Flavin, Nicholas Cokotseles, Thomas Kelley, Mrs Joseph Gelinas, Elizabeth H Thompson, and others. Burial locations include St Patrick's cemetery, Edson cemetery, and the French cemetery East Chelmsford.
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Sarah J. Tighe
George
Teresa Tighe
St. Patrick's Cemetery
McDermott
Daniel Fitts
Bell Avenue
Mr. Kenyon
Mansfield
Young & C
Hannah McMillen
Tyler Street
C. E. Fisher
Stanley, Crothers
Stowe
McCoghlin
Edson
Young & Co
Lottie McNamara
Worthen Street
Molloy
Jane Flavin
Chelmsford Street
St. Patrick’s Cemetey
Walsh
Nicholas Cokotseles
Massachusetts Mills
Thomas Kelley
Chapel Street
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
O'Donnell
Joseph Gelinas
Salem Street
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Fr. Diss
A de Goleman
Highland Ge Rebekahs
Emulus Thompson Commandery
Golden Cross
Obituaries and Death Notices from City Listings
Edson cemetery and Kelly family death notices list J A Weinbeck of Kelly and infant Elena Blight. Thomas Kelly dies at 108 Chapel Street with services pending. Leo Garrigan, 3, and Lucille Soper, 16, die in city notices with July dates. Louise Buckly, 57, noted in Billerica. Funeral details: Tuesday at 2 pm from residence. friends invited.
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Buckly
Billerica
Louise Buckly
Vital Statistics Deaths for Week Ending July 12 1902
A list of deaths with ages and causes from David Healey to Volkeryck and a final entry noting Girard P Dadman as City Clerk. Includes ages from newborn to 84 and causes such as pneumonia, cholera infantum, heart disease, and accidents. Strong names include Caroline Emery, Mary Connor, Margaret Casey, Esther Carmichael, Catherine Casserly, Frederick Sargent, Elizabeth Cunningham, John Sheridan, Bridget Coffey, and Arthur Dion.
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David Healey
Caroline Emery
John Norton
Josiah
Alexander Morse
Margaret Casey
Aurore Larue
Patrick H. Short
Mary Connor
Mary Masterson
Margaretia M. Quinn
George H. Hall
Charles Baxter
Stefania Culakieviz
Alice H. Frankland
Edmund Albert
Mary M. Bean
Joseph McLaughlin
Marie Gagne
Andrew Crowe
Dorothy McCullough
William Logan
Marie F. Elliott
Ella Bedard
Esther Carmichael
Mary E. Cottingham
William Richard
Lilly E. Kelly
Catherine Casserly
Frederick M. Sargent
Bright
Nicholas Coupertillious
Elizabeth Cunningham
John Sheridan
Mary McDevitt
Blanche Richard
Francis E. McCabe
Robert Law
Marasmus
Jane Flavin
Hannah McMillin
Eliza A. Whalen
Etudienne Gelinas
Emile
Volkeryck
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G. F. Kenngett
Lucille Soper
Haverhill
A. Weser Bros
Golden Rose
Vermont
Elgin Creamery
Elgin
I. Rose & Co
West India
Libby
York State
Eiffel Tower
Ginter
Regina
Maine
Ginter Grocery
Merrimack ST
Formosa
Palm Tree Christians
Horace Ela
Hurd Street
Telephone 580
THE
Bluefield
Famous Dancer
Mortuary Report
Courier
Edson Cemetery
J. A. Weinbeck
Vital Statistics
Girard P. Dadman
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