Teachers discuss school cities and civic duty in Cuba
Mr. Gill, former director of civics and morals in Cuban public schools, spoke to Lowell teachers about school cities he organized in Cuba and in Philadelphia. He urged building civic responsibility from first grade, viewing each classroom as a ward and arguing for three-branch government in schools while opposing militarism without civic spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson L. Gill
Cuba
United States
Gill
Philadelphia
New England
England
Great Britain
West
Massachusetts
Mr. Sherburne
Lowell
Lowell Choral Society and Philharmonic To Perform Manzonni Requiem
Lowell Choral Society joins with the Philharmonic orchestra at Associate hall on Sunday June 11 for a concert featuring the Manzonni Requiem by Verdi. Nashua Oratorio Society assists with soloists Mrs Caroline Cutler Miss Nano Gallagher Mr Michael Dwyer and Mr Willard Flint. The 40‑piece orchestra will also play Mendelssohn Fingal’s Cave overture under Henri G Blaisdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Choral Society
The
Philharmonic Orchestra
Associate Hall
Nashua Oratorio Society
New Hampshire Singers
E. S. Hood
Caroline Cutler
Boston
Nano M. Gallagher
Michael J. Dwyer
Willard Flint
Lowell
Flint
Mendels- Sohn
Henri G. Blaisdell
Choral Society
When We Were Twenty One draws big crowds in Mountington
Edwards's play by the Mountington DeDeyn Stock Company delights audiences with witty lines and strong performances. D J Sullivan as Waddies delivers infectious unctuous comedy while Mr Burtt shines as the doctor. Friday marks the company’s 100th local performance. A souvenir autograph photo of Mr Huntington will be given to every lady.
Petition for widening of Middlesex Street considered
City committee on streets held a hearing on widening Middlesex Street at the westerly end. The Middlesex petition was withdrawn then reconsidered and view ordered. Other petitions included edge stones on Dartmouth Street and paving Moody and Pawtucket streets. Cost estimates were presented for Pine, Moody, and Pawtucket streets with debate over vitrified brick versus tar macadam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Fairweather
City Hall
Middlesex Street
George L. Fowler
Omer Porter
Fisher H. Pearson
Wood and
Middlesex Streets
Addie Smith
Robert Wood
John Considine
James McFadden
Frederick Sherman
Dartmouth Street
Fleming
James P. Robinson
Blossom Street
John Clancy
Moody
Sarah Avenue
Peter O'Neil
Weed Street
Charles H. Kimball
Fletcher Street
Thos. Kiegan
Alder Street
John and Mary Cahill
Bellevue Street
Jacob B. Currier
Andover Street
Mayberry
Bowers
Mahoney
Pine Street
Pawtucket Street
Moody Street
Hayes
Bimonthly Meeting Of Lowell Dental Society
The Lowell Dental Society held a regular by monthly meeting at the New American house with dinner at 6 30 p m presided over by Dr. Barnes due to Dr. Walker's absence. Arrangements were made for a union picnic with the Lawrence Dental Society at Canobie Lake on June 21. Dr. W E Darling presented a paper on Code of Ethics and Dental Fees, noting ethical growth in Lowell and that fees are too low compared with other Massachusetts cities. He closed with a humorous poem on Lowell's low fees. Members present included Drs Pepin Snyder Sny der Knapp Heald Gulliland Philips Darling Barnes Walker Kinney Burnham and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Dental Society
New American House
Walker
Barnes
Lawrence Dental Society
Canobie Lake
W. E. Darling
Lowell
J. W. Pepin
C. E. Snyder
D. D. Snyder
W. E. Knapp
Bible Class Social at Centralville M E Church
The Bible class at Centralville M E Church hosted members at Roswell Fox's Dracut residence with songs violin and clarinet solos piano pieces and remarks by Rev M Whitaker. Strawberries and ice cream followed. Earlier the Ladies Aid Society held a Friday cake sale at Mrs Gardner Wills 15 Hampshire Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville
M. E. Church
Roswell Fox
Dracut
Daisy Cluer
Guy Johnson
Alberta
Robert Edmunds
Ella Edmunds
Russell M. Fox
Alena Lewis
M. Whitaker
Railroad Law Repealed in Conn
Hartford Conn May 31 The senate and house passed a bill repealing the general railroad law requiring steam railroad corporations to seek charters from the legislature The New York New Haven Hartford railroad backed the repeal as a self protection measure amid threats of a competing line by the New York Central railroad across the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Senate
House
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York Central Railroad
New long roll double breast jackets for boys 8 to 16
Several styles of the new long roll double breast jackets for boys aged eight to sixteen. Made from all wool cheviots and pure worsted serges, with double stitched seams, taped edges, built up shoulders, canvas stiffened fronts, and trousers with double seats and knees. Durability and service at a low price.
A Little Lad Hairline Suit Sale and Boys Apparel Deals
A Little Lad offers fifty fine suits and boys wear in the remnant sale. Lot includes high cost suits, jackets, vests, and short trousers for ages 9 to 16, with dark colors and light mixtures. Also featured are a $25 combination suspender and underwaist for 2 to 10 year olds, suspender belt garments, 50 cent to 25 cent undergarments, and assorted boys’ shirts and accessories in multiple sizes and finishes.
Superior Court Decree Grants Nullity On Marriage Claim
In Boston a superior court decree of nullity was ordered on Lizzie Harnden's petition against Joseph R. Perkins alleging he was non compos mentis at marriage and unable to contract. The case notes Perkins from Westborough and residence at Holliston Massachusetts. Maud Kinnear vs Ernest Kinnear also appears with a nisi decree. Judge McIntire held a probate session on Hannah M. McNulty will with niece Maggie Spooney seeking to set aside for unsound mind and undue influence. Witness Rev. Fr. Ronan testified about executor naming and a proposed bequest for church memorial purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Bend
Lizzie Harnden
Boston
Joseph R. Perkins
Westborough
Holliston
Mass
Perkins
Maud Kinnear
Ernest
Kinnear
Twenty One Trees Die From Gas Leak In Middlesex Village
Residents report twenty one stately trees dying after a gas main laid last fall leaked, injuring roots and bark. Lindens elms and apples show damage as salvage attempts fail, with lines of pipe and imperfect joints blamed for the widespread blight and anticipated removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Village
Lowell Gas Company
Carter
Hadley
Cambridge youths snuff out grass fire near Fels cottage
Seven Cambridge youths from Lakeview rushed to help extinguish a grass fire near August Fels’s cottage at Long Pond. They fought the blaze with shovels, pitch forks, brooms and bags, saving the cottage walls but suffering heat and smoke. Names: Ernest Kelley, William Crowley, John Mc Carthy, Michael Lynch, Timothy Murray, Neil McCarthy, Ernest C. Whitaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Beal's
Ernest Kelley
William Crowley
John McCarthy
Michael Lynch
Timothy Murray
Neil McCarthy
Ernest C. Whitaker
High Street Church Social Fun at Y P S C E
The Y P S C E of High Street church hosted a pleasant vestry social with candy and cake sales and a penny-packer sale offering one cent items. A shadowgraph entertainment drew laughs with Miss Eva Magoon and Miss Josephine Kezer in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street Church
Eva Magoon
Josephine Kezer
Good Concert at the Hillside Church Dracut
An entertaining program at Hillside Church Dracut last evening featured Mrs F L Roberts Miss Ethel Ranger Mrs R M Thompson James E Donnelly and Miss Crystal Deane with performances by Gy m songs violin and readings. The Ladies Aid Society organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Dracut
F. L. Roberts
Ethel Ranger
R. M. Thompson
James E. Donnelly
Crystal Deane
R. G. Booth
John J. Kelly
Ada Wilson
Ladies Aid Society
Kidney Cure Claim Promises Home Distribution
Advertisement promoting a kidney remedy by Frye & Crawford and others, listing ailments attributed to sick kidneys including Bright's disease and dropsy. Claims guarantee and mail order with six boxes priced at $2.50 under a positive guarantee, offering delivery prepaid to any address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Frye & Crawford
Merrimack &J
Meter & Burkinshaw
Middlesex
BE. Carter
Westford Store & Co
Davis Square Drug
A. E. Moore
Baraca Class Debates Christian Businessman Success
The Baraca class of St. Pauls M. B. church held its monthly meeting in the lower vestry with supper followed by an informal talk on whether a man can be a successful business man and a Christian. Dr C H Stowell spoke and the group voted affirmatively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's M. B. Church
C. H. Stowell
Galahad Society Hosts Evening Entertainment
Under the Galahad Society, formed by young men of Miss E C Coburn and Miss Alice Seeton classes, an evening social and entertainment were held at Pawtucket church. A large audience enjoyed a substantial supper and a fine concert featuring Wood and Hall, readings by Miss Alice Livingston, violin by Miss Irene Martin, piano by Miss Zatella Martin, and a flute solo by Mr Bissonette. The Galahad Society managed the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galahad Society
E. C. Coburn
Alice Seeton
Pawtucket
Messrs. Wood and Hall
Alice Livingston
Irene Martin
Zatella Martin
Bissonette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Gill
Opera House
Dental Society
Putnam & Son CO
Central Street
Norfolk
Wesvns
Superior Court
Christian Endeavor Society
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