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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1902

Page

8

Bailey Bayley Family Holds Ninth Annual Gathering in Cambridge

About 135 members of the Bailey Bayley Family Association met at the Colonial Club in Cambridge for the ninth annual gathering. The absence of Sen. Joseph W. Bailey was noted. Edwin A. Bayley presided as dues were raised from 25 to 50 cents to fund member reports. A dinner followed with speeches and visits to local historic sites. New officers announced include President Andrew J. Bailey and several vice presidents.

Bailey-Bayley Family Association Colonial Club Cambridge Joseph W. Bailey United States Texas Edwin A. Bayley Lexington Lothrop Withington England Washington Elm Harvard College Longfellow Houses Christchurch Washington Agassiz and Peabory Memorial Hall Andrew J. Bailey Boston Edwin W. M. Bailey Amesbury Charles O. Bailey Newbury Nathan Bailey Peabody Horace W. Bailey George Edson Bailey Mansfield James A. Bailey, Jr Arlington William P. Bailey Malden William H. Reed South Weymouth James R. Bailey Lawrence

Bailey Bailey Family Association Secretary Leads Genealogy Read

Hollis R. Bailey of Cambridge serves as secretary of the Bailey Bailey Family Association and has published a record tracing three New England branches. The lineage is described as complex with possible origins in French bailie Latin baily or English bailie meanings guard or jail keeper. Members listed include John Alfred Bailey Lowell Edwin Bayley Lexington and others.

Hollis R. Bailey Cambridge Wiliam E. Robie Waltham John Alfred Bailey Lowell Edwin A. Bayley Lexington Stephen G. Bailey J. Whitman Bailey Boston Gertrude E. Bailey Ashland Dudley P. Bailey Everett Abbie F. Ellsworth Rowey Eben H. Bailey Anna 8. Bailey Elmer S. Bailey Harrison Bailey Fitchbure New England Hollis R. Bailey, Esq Association Newngland

Porto Ricans Show Higher Post Office Exam Scores

The civil service commission reviewed Porto Rican postal service exam papers and found a surprising result. Failures were heavier among Americans than Porto Ricans, and in the US geography test Porto Ricans outperformed Americans with higher averages and even a perfect score. The Porto Ricans’ educational advantages over Filipinos were noted.

Washington Civil Service Commission Postal Service Porto Rico United States Philippines

Whooping Cough Relief from Cough Remedy

A parent recalls a severe bout of whooping cough in their son, fearing pneumonia and croup, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eased the illness and prevented further attacks. The account notes the remedy’s availability through local sales.

Chamberlain

Worshiping the Golden Calf Lesson Commentary

The lesson commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns discusses Israel's idolatry with the golden calf as Moses delays on Sinai. It links Aaron's role, God’s command, and the consequences of turning from the living God. It notes Moses interceding, the ensuing judgment, and the atonement foreshadowed in later scriptures.

D. M. Stearns God Moses Aaron Hur Israel Egypt Jeroboam Devil Christ John xiv Josh Phinehas

Beecham's Pills Promote Health for Women

Remove the causes of suffering to the sex and bring swift relief. Those who have used Beecham's Pills report restored health, sparkling eyes, elastic steps, clear skin, and natural grace. The pamphlet in each box contains special instructions. Sold at drug stores in 25c boxes.

Middlesex County Notes on 1902 Valuations and Local Changes

The 1902 assessors returns for Middlesex County and Westford show a town valuation of 1,499,590 with 698 polls and 412 horses, plus increases in cows, hens, sheep, swine, and dwelling houses. The tax collector is prepared for payments, while Henry Crockett will tap water at Stony Brook school. Abiel J. Abbot and family vacationing at Yellowstone, Esther Perry Taylor to Bangor, and Boston departure noted.

Henry Crockett North Chelmsford Stony Brook Unitarian Church Abiel J. Abbot Yellowstone Park California Esther Perry Taylor Bangor Maine Boston

Former shipping clerk heads to St Louis for future work

A former shipping clerk for George C. Moore's mill left Thursday for St Louis Missouri to pursue future employment. D Kane and Fitchbore granddaughter visit Patrick S Ward household. Katie McTeague vacations at Nantasket beach. St John parish North Chelmsford picnic raised 564.61 with parish table leaders earning prizes for ticket sales.

George C. Moore St. Louis D. Kane Fitchbore Patrick S. Ward Katie McTeague Nantasket Beach St. John’s Parish North Chelmsford St. John’s T. A. Society Holy Name Society Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Young Ladies’ Sodality C. Remmel

Gypsy camp near Dracut prompts town action

A gypsy band of seven women, five men and six children with twelve horses camped near the New Boston cross roads causing damage to gardens and grass. Residents report horses roaming free and several bicycles taken. Two local officers ordered the group out of town at 2 a.m. The Navy Yard Village Improvement Society held a brief vestry meeting Thursday evening with routine business only.

Navy Yard

Chelmsford Notes Local Changes and Notable Plans

Chelmsford engages in street and utility upgrades as state engineers mark grade stakes on the Lowell road from city line to Golden Cove and Lowell Gas Light workers trench Chelmsford street for a new main near the city farm. A petition to route the Maynard Acton electric road along the main highway draws broad support.

Hannah H. Perham South Street Grace M. Felch Dutton’s New Hampshire Frank A. Emerson Wells Beach State Highway Commission Lowell Road Golden Cove Lowell Gas Light Company Chelmsford Street

Shattuck return to Dover and local notices in East Pepperell

East Pepperell notes Henry O Shattucks return to Dover N H. Mrs E J Ripley directs M E church food sale July 26. Thayer siblings leave Aeolian orchestra. clover and alfalfa crops on Cabel Richardsons High street. Mehitable Rideout Wright dies after brief illness. William Jenkins buys 20 acre Townsend farm. rain disrupts farmers. new shoe shop arrivals and workers in town for upcoming factory startup.

Henry O. Shattuck Dover N. H E. J. Ripley M. E. Church Blood’s Block Jerry Anna M. Thayer Aeolian Orchestra Cabel Richardson High Street Richardson Mehitable (Rideout) Wright Townsend Street Blood Hale William Jenkins Townsend Haynes

North Chelmsford Supply Co enlarges plant and new machinery

North Chelmsford Supply Co expands its operations adding hundreds of feet of floor space as plans for further machinery are set. High school pupils enjoyed an electric car ride to Boston and Cambridge led by Percy F. Parsons and Miss Ethel D. Fisher. Thomas H. Larkin joins Arlington hotel as clerk. William P. Dunnigan was...

North Chelmsford Supply Co Supply Co North Chelmsford High School Boston Cambridge Percy F. Parsons Ethel D. Fisher Thomas H. Larkin Arlington Hotel Lowell William P. Dunnigan

Littleton Local News and Social Snippets

Copper long distance lines added and a new central office booth described as convenient. Residents noted include Miss Clara Stowell visiting Worcester and Old Home Week in Holden, Mrs. A H Knowlton and son with cousin in Clifton, Mrs. E K Adams in Allston, Miss Helen Brown in New York, Rachel Ireland in Pepperell, and P B Whitcomb entertaining four grandsons. Unrelated items mention Rev Dr Young at the Unitarian pulpit, a youth guild topic, N Tenney installing a steam heating plant, two youths fined for mischief in court, Needham & Fletcher starting Kimball house project, and a line about a melting harlequin ice cream gown.

Clara Stowell Worcester Holden A. H. Knowlton Parker Clifton Knowlton E. K. Adams Allston Isles of Shoals Helen Brown New York Rachel Ireland Pepperell Handley Whitcomb Dr. Young Young People's Guild Chester M. Hartwell N. A.tenney South Acton Charles S. Robbins Ayer Needham & Fletcher C. A. Kimball

Christian Endeavor topic on medical missions urged by Doyle

Rev Doyle urges July week focus on missions with emphasis on healing alongside preaching. He cites Christ's commission to heal the sick and teach, arguing Christianity values body mind and soul, aiding foreign missions through medical work, gaining trust and access, and opening hearts to the gospel.

H. Doyle Christ Church of Christ Mr. Moody Heathendom

Property Tax Notices for Ward 6 Precinct 3 and 2

Collector's notices list assessments for several parcels in Ward 6, Precincts 2 and 3. Items include John J. Ganley at 81 Boynton Street and Arthur Genest at 129 Aiken Avenue with specific lot sizes and adjacent landowners. Other entries name Ann Gray at 47 Fulton Street Elie Leclair at 3 Dalton Street and Leon Metivier at 29 Farmland Road with tax year 1900 figures.

John J. Ganley Boynton Street Said Street F. A. Page N. Peabody Arthur Genest Aiken Avenue Said Avenue A. Maule Eli Delisle Ward 6 Ward Elie E. Leclair Dalton Street J. W. Bennett Boisvert and Sanborn Leon Metivier J. Boisvert

Lead Kindly Light and the moving Light in darkness

The Episcopal Recorder reflects on obedience as the law of service guiding the faithful. It argues that following the moving Light through night to dawn brings spiritual clarity and eternal home. The message emphasizes enduring allegiance amid wavering doubt and imminent death for faith.

Episcopal Recorder

Charity and Truth in Speech Reflect on Kindness and Caution

A reflection on avoiding rumors and speaking truthfully. It urges charity toward others, forbids believing or spreading unverified bad thoughts, and stresses honesty only when truly necessary. The adage emphasizes mindful speech under moral scrutiny.

Sacrifice and Purity Sermon Quotation by Hohenzollern

A quotation from Hohenzollern emphasizes that love is shown through sacrifice and that purity enhances its beauty, comparing love to white garments of virtue. The lines frame moral ideals of devotion and moral integrity in intimate ties.

Hohenzollern

Resignation Poemin Lippincott’s Magazine

A short verse fragment expresses resignation from public struggle and a turn toward subdued hope. The speaker invokes fate, ambition, and despair, contrasting a once blooming ideal with the humble herb of peace. The tone is reflective and cautiously hopeful.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bailey -Bayley Edwin A. Bayley, Esq The Bailey- Bayley Family Association American Press Association Jesus Mark Ill John Paul Jesus Christ Beecham Middlesex County Westford Dracut Chelmsford East Pepperell Littleton Christian Endeavor Office OF the Collector of Taxes Lowell, Mass County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts Ward 5 Frank Clark Wentworth Avenue J. H. Shepard M. J. Wilkins Ss.ices Thomas Miles Fayette Street Edward Tracy Rose A. Dowd PRS 1000Orsiere Ca Chesnenerrs Fairmount Street P. F. Mellen Sycamore Street William W. Morse Parkview Avenue Laurel Street Almira A. Denton Maggie T. Farley Lane Street Eaid Street Chas. P. Perham Mary D. Beede Charles H. Boisvert Lilley. Avenue Wilhelmine Champagne J. A. Rower Mary E. Costello West Fifth Street Charlotte Duff Anthony Pheasey Peter A. Fay Shaw Street Richard Dobbins E. B. Welch Aviance Euclide Martel Mt. Pleasant Street Bessie Fitzgerald Chas. F. Taylor Ellen J. Murphy Vernon Street George E. Metcalf Marion J. Sherwood Thomas G. Quinn L” Street Jewett Street T. Harrington Jennie E. Brockway Precinct Benjamin Vincent Barker Street B. Vincent P. A. Fay Hovey Street M. J. Healey Bertha BE. Braley Claire Street Ellen Sullivan Patrick Lawrence McCrain Parol Soo Oc Cordacdaascg Ward 7 Addie Brown Robert Street Sixth Avenue Mary Rails A. J. Ryan Allie E Coulombe Gershom Avenue Gershom James Ellen Cronan Seventh Avenue Henry Emery Avon Street John J. Dawson Suffolk Street Suffolk and Moody Streets David D. Hill Jennia M. Dodge Merrimack Street A. Archambeault Decatur Court Vrs Rcci Annie C. Faulkner Sargent Street EB. R. Deehan Phillips Street Cigitosius Mary F. Faulkner Jefferson Street M. F. Faulkner J. F. O'Donnell Pace Ibuks John F. Gallivan School Street Matilda J. Marsh Matilda E. Mills Constant Henotte Bedford Avenue J. B. W. Coburn J. B. V. Coburn J. F. O’donnell Julia Kelley C. P. Chase M. Myron J. M. McQuade Ineds Co Eiss H. C. Howe M. Needham Charity Henry van Dyke Lippincott’s Magazine Citizen Sun L’etoile Andrew G. Stiles City of India Digestive Biscuit Caleb L. Smith Middlesex St Anchor Line United States Mail Glasgow Londonderry Henderson Brothers Broadway Denis Murphy Appleton Streat Lowek
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