Thompson Hardware Co offers bargains on bikes and baskets
D W Horne Son have plenty of stove coal and picnic baskets in a fine assortment at the Thompson Hardware Co. The store advertises bicycles, Dr Thomas Electric Oil for pain, Tay lor Roofing Co repairs for gravel roofs, and pantaloons at half price with honest quality and stylish trousers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Horne & Son
Thompson Hardware Co
Thomas
Taylor Roofing Co
J. L. Chalifoux
Portland Woman Visits Longtime Friend in 284 High Street
Mrs David L Tracy of Portland Ore visits L J Richards at 284 High Street. The piece notes their 25 year Oregon residence and that she was married at the same home. It also mentions Old Home Week visits by Mrs John B Sawtelle and son Percy from Pawtucket R I, plus a Mt Vernon F B church choir gathering hosted by Mrs FE Gordon with performances and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Tracy
Portland
Ore
L. J. Richards
High Street
Burton
Providence
Emma Cogswell
Carrie Millin
Gordon
Injuries Reported From Local Accidents At Shops And Homes
A boy named Alfage Beau claire fell at his Adams street home yesterday and broke his right arm. He was taken by ambulance to St John’s hospital. George Frelletier of Spaulding Sweatt’s shoe shop injured three fingers on a stitching machine and was sent to Emergency hospital. Mrs Burns, aged, overcome by heat at 99 Lincoln street, was moved home to 651 School street by ambulance. John B Welsh, Charlestown steamfitter at Lowell Machine shop, had two fingers crushed and may require amputation. he was admitted to City hospital in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfage Beauclaire
Adams Street
St. John’s Hospital
George Frelletier
Spaulding & Sweatt
Rock and
Willie Streets
John B. Welsh
Charlestown
Lowell Machine Shop
City Hospital
Boston
Red Jackets
Cambridge
Mass
Baw Beese
South Gardner
Protector
Brockton
General Butler
Lowell
Lynn
Warrens of
League
Samuel Abbott, Jr
Andrew J. Cummings
Portland
George W. Corbusier
New Haven
John D. Randall
Portsmouth
N. H
B. Frank Moody
William H. Hathaway
Hyde Park
William H. Rankin
New Bedford
Paine Memorial Hall
Prince of Pilsen Extends Run at Tremont Boston
The Prince of Pilsen enters its twelfth week at the Tremont theatre in Boston with a bright score by Luders and witty lyrics by Pixley. New cast members Henrietta Lee Edgar Norton George DeLong and Jeanette Bageard have won favor as the production’s mise en scene and color scheme captivate audiences during a run likely to run to September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Lee
Edgar Norton
George DeLong
Jeanette Bageard
Keith's summer business thrives with vaudeville and new acts
The Keith's venue reports strong summer business with standing-room crowds in evenings. New living pictures draw praise as among the best shown in the country. Festa fettes orchestra and fresh tableaux add to an appealing season. For the week starting August 4 the lineup includes Louise Montrose, Kaufmann bicycle troupe, Scott and Wilson, H. V. Fitzgerald, Maddox and Wayne, and Joseph West with Ida Lewis in A Night of Surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith's
Living Pictures
Fadettes Woman's Orchestra
Louise Montrose
Wagon service for businessmen with painted ads
Businessmen gain convenience from a wagon service that provides horse and wagon with optional driver. The company paints and letters the wagon with the buyer’s name and business, keeping everything in good order. No risk and reduced trouble, telephone 77 303.
Gas Arc Lights Show Cheaper Steady Illumination
The Lowell Gas Light company plans to install gas arc lights for stores halls and large areas. They claim this lighting gives a large volume of light that is better diffused steadier and cheaper than electric arc lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Gas Light Company
Veterans Muster Draws Firemen And City Illumination
The New England Veteran Firemen muster featured forty six hand tub teams listed by city and town, followed by a Springfield band concert. City Hall glowed with yellow lights outlining windows and a tower eagle, with red and blue accents. The illumination will continue tonight courtesy of the Lowell Electric Light corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Winnisimmet
Chelsea
Tekcosnoon
Woonsocket
Springfield
Roxbury
Gaspee
Providence
Central Falls
Eagle
Lynn
Waltham
Protector
Brockton
Hancock
Nonantum
Washington
Revere
Redjacket
Cambridge
Gen. Taylor
Everett
Alabama Coon
Stoughton
Neptune
Newburyport
Pheonix
Marblehead
Baw Beese
Gardner
Eureka
Arlington
Hingham
Charlestown
Fall River
City
Liberty
King Philip
Rockland
Weymouth
Defiance
Uncle Sam
Manchester
Columbia
Winchendon
Haycart
Pawtucket
Portland
Malden
Colby T. Kittredge
City Hall
Lowell Electric Light Corporation
New England States Veterans Firemen League Founded 1890
The New England States Veteran Firemen's League formed November 20 1890 in Boston with 18 associations. It established rules for tournaments and a death benefit. By 1902 the league had 786 members in 72 associations and awards a silver torch trophy to tournament winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England States
Veteran ‘Firemen’'s League
Boston
Veteran Firemen’s Association
Washington Street
Pawtucket
R. I
William T. Cheswell
John H. Kinyon
Providence
W. B. Thomas
New London
League
New England
Hartford
Red Jackets
Lowell
Funeral Notices for Annie Harding and Others in City
The obituary notices outline funerals for Annie Harding infant daughter of Thomas and Anna Harding at 238 Dutton Street with burial in St. Patrick's cemetery. Other services include Bessie Charles, Martin Ducey, Mrs. Julia Ladd, Janet Bolton, Mrs. Emily F Churchill, W. H. Spalding, Sarkis Partig, and a 4 PM service for an unidentified man at 32 Cross Street, all conducted by local clergy and undertakers with burials in St. Patrick's, Edson, or Lowell Catholic cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Harding
Thomas and
Anna Harding
Dutton Street
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
O'Donnell
Bessie Charles
William Foley
Old Harbor Street
Boston
St. Peter’s Church
Daniel J. Heffernan
James E. Donnelly
Mollie Ivers
Donnelly
James F. O'Donnell
Martin Ducey
Cross Street
Ead
Callahan
Farrell
Murphy
Riley
Ducey
Mangin
Harrington
Molloy
Julia Ladd
Varney Street
Warren Gilman
George A. Frost
J. T. Rexford
James Cornock
Clark
Harry Stocks
Floyd
Lowell Cemetery
Currier
Janet Bolton
Robbins Street
Mr. King of
Hopkinton
Dean
Andrew Wilson
Edwin Cope
L. E. Kimball
Franklin Cooledge
Edson Cemetery
Emily F. Churchill
Louise Longmore
Exeter Street
A. St. John Chambre
Woodlawn Cemetery
Young & Co
W. H. Spalding
Congress Street
Capt. Owen
Salvation Army
J. A. Weinbeck
Sarkis Partig
Weinbeck
Edson
Drawings in Old Home Week contest sparked secrecy clash
An executive session of the New England league sold prize drawings to a private buyer who planned to market them for profit. Press and veteran groups were barred while public order and parade plans remained hidden. After confrontations at the St Charles hotel, City Councilman James B Casey pressed for disclosure, and a final agreement kept prize money flowing and the drawing result released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England League
Cambridge
Lowell
League Committee
St. Charles
S. F. Abbott
League
James B. Casey
Casey
King and Queen Do a Marvelous Act at Willow Dale
A newspaper tour of Willow Dale features the diving horses King and Queen under trainer W. D. Marren. The pair perform two daily dives, show conditioning and gentleness, and attract Old Home Week visitors and firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Dale
W. D. Marren
O. K
Humane Society
Lowell Military Band Concert Draws Large Crowd
The Lowell Military band under James A. Murphy led a concert on the North common last evening during Old Home Week. A large crowd attended and enjoyed a varied program with popular airs, many humming or whistling along after each piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Common
Lowell
James A. Murphy
Controversy Fails to Mar Opening Celebration
The hotel celebration opened last night without incident as thousands enjoyed the programme. Electrical illumination of the city hall was done by Tucke and Parker, contributing to the festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucke & Parker
Carriage Exhibition At Keefe And Horan Agents
Keefe and Horan on Middle Street near Central display about 30 new vehicle designs from different makers. Public may buy these carriages at factory prices with full workmanship and material guarantees. Entire stock must be closed out within thirty days, no exchanges accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Keefe
American Band Plays Afternoon Concert on South Common
The program today on the South common runs from 3 to 5 pm performed by the American band. Featured pieces include Promenade and Battle of the Waves, overtures by Rossini and Verdi, marches and waltzes, plus popular tunes and rousing finales conducted by J. P. Burleigh with director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Common
NeTeRs
Bowers
Ivacencecsidae
Lorenberg
Schwartz
Grocery and Provision Clerks Elect Officers for Six Months
The Grocery and Provision clerks met on Tuesday and chose J. J. McCluskey as president D. P. McKenna as vice president H. J. Johnson as secretary C. E. Oben as treasurer A. F. Adams as guardian and trustees J. Anglain J. Conaton William Walsh. They plan a trolley party soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McCluskey
D. P. McKenna
H. J. Johnson
C. E. Oben
A. F. Adams
J. Anglain
J. Conaton
William Walsh
Merrimack Valley Kennel Club Plans Saturday Outing
The Merrimack Valley Kennel Club met in Lawrence to perfect plans for a Saturday afternoon outing. A special car will transport members and invited guests from Boston Lowell and Haverhill with their dogs to Boehm's Grove for a pleasant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack Valley
Old Folks At Home Center Welcomes Old Home Week Guests
Tewksbury Centre opened its Old Home Week with a welcome to residents past and present. About 150 registered, 75 letters of regret read, and a Mozart quartet performance followed a 12 o clock reception. Henry M. Billings presided as Rev. C. L. Pierce opened the afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewksbury
Centre Village
W. H. Lee
Henry M. Billings
Lowel
Martha
Andover
Bailey Follett
Marietta
Ohio
George PF. Farmer
Lowell
George R. Parker
Somerville
Caroline B. Scarlett
Norwich
Fraternal Lodge Plans Beach Outing and Foresters Meeting
Centralville lodge I O O F held a regular meeting with routine business. The outing committee reported arrangements for a Hampton Beach excursion next week with many tickets sold. A Foresters of America meeting drew 21 applicants. Thomas Moss opened the session and introduced W H Stafford and J J Gallagher who explained the order’s aims. The next Foresters meeting in Foresters hall is Sunday Aug 10 at 230. The court will be instituted Thursday Aug 28 in Foresters hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville Lodge
Hampton Beach
Court of Foresters of America
Foresters’ Hall
Thomas Moss
W. H. Stafford
J. J. Gallagher
Yardage Sale of Lawn Remnants at Fixed Price
Mill remnants amounting to over 1000 yards of Victoria India Lawn and fine sheer Organdie lawns 40 inches wide offered at a single price. Qualities valued from 12 1 2 to 1 4 cents per yard, sold at 6 3 4 cents per yard in the basement by A. G. Pollard & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria India Lawn
Blue Dime Receipts Special Offer Notice
All persons saving blue dime receipts should take advantage of our Saturday and Monday offer. Dickson's Tea Store at 68 Merrimack Street advertises the deal. A testimonial from C. W. Lenhart of Bowling Green praises Dean's Ointment for curing a leg sore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson's Tea Store
Merrimack Street
Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Henderson Memorial Rites For 77 Year Old Woman
In Henderson city on July 29 at her home 126 West Meadow road Saphronia Henderson aged 77 years 9 months 26 days funeral services Friday at 2 20 o clock at 126 West Meadow road friends and relatives invited Boston papers please copy.
Private Sale Of Oil Paintings And Mirrors At Auction Prices
Auction items including oil paintings and mirrors remain unsold from last Saturday. The store offers private sale at about one fourth real value, inviting customers to view and purchase affordable works. Located at Corner John and Merrimackers under GEO. E. MAKER, promoting the Courier subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. E
John and Merrimackers
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Tremont Theatre
Keith’s Theatre
Conway Transfer Company
W. C. Hinckley
Electrician
Middle Street
Red
N. E. Veterans
The
Firemen’s League
Volunteers
Boston Common
Worcester
Conn
Watch City of
Nonantutm
Newton
Massy
Baw Beeke
White Angel
Salem
Vixen
Lowes
Hay Cart
Phoenix
Eagles of
Equine
Trovatore
Verdi
Czardas
Hasselman
Kennel Club
Solon W. Stevens
A. G. Pollard & CO
Ipany
Courier
Emerson
Merrimac
Sawyer Carriage Co
W. H. I. Hayes
Hayes Lovell
W. P. Brazer & Co., Hatters and Outfitters
Derby & Morse
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