Lawn Party at First Universalist Church in Lowell
Annual lawn party proceeds at the residence of the Rev. C. E. Fisher at 70 Livingston avenue on Wednesday evening June 10. Supper served after 6 30, admission 25 cents. The event is hosted by the First Universalist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Guild
Boston Express Co
Middle Street
New England
Intercolonial
Leeds
Bridge Street
First Universalist Church
C. E. Fisher
Livingston Avenue
Local social notes list guests and engagements
Miss Ethel Keyes visits cousin Miss Ruth A Favor on Chester street. Al R Kennedy returns to Lynn after city visit. Roger Lang back from two weeks at Juniper Point. David J Hurley of the Lowell fire department improves after heart scare. Lena Carlista Fowler engaged to Eugene E Sykes of Springfield Mass. Mrs J K Moody to New York City for a month with sister in Ocean Grove NJ. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Michael Goldrick of 45 Meade street. Bertha Thompson of Dover NH visiting Mrs Florence Buck.
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Ethel Keyes
Ruth A. Favor
Chester Street
al. R. Kennedy
Lynn
Roger Lang
Juniper Point
David J. Hurley
Lowell
Charles M. Fowler
Lena Carlista
Eugene E. Sykes
Springfield
Mass
J. Kk. Moody
New York City
Ocean Grove
New Jersey
Michael Goldrick
Meade Street
Bertha Thompson
Dover, N. H
Florence Buck
Boston Couples Tie The Knot In June Matrimony
In Boston on Monday June 8 Sidney Morsehitman and Katherine Frances Barry were married. Morsehitman manages the Bon Marche Dry Goods shoe department, Barry is a popular local young woman. They depart for an extended trip to New York Atlantic City Philadelphia and Old Point Comfort and will be at home after August 1 at 138 Sixth Street.
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Boston
Mass
Sidney Morsehitman
Katherine Frances Barry
Whitman
Bon Marche Dry Goods Co
Barry
New York
Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia
Old Point Comfort
Sixth Street
Burns to test constitutionality of original package act
Augusta Me June 9 Michael Burns known as the original package man who sold imported liquor in the original package for years has announced plans to test the constitutional validity of the federal act. His statement comes as Lowell mass dealers operate under a no license regime selling imported liquor in original packages. Burns currently runs a local hotel as proprietor and manager.
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Augusta
Michael Burns
Congress
Burns J
Lowell
Mass
Burns
Pearson's Drug Store Showcases Real Fruit Syrups
A Pearson's drug store window display highlights syrups for their fountain drinks made from crushed fruit. Real fruit syrups cost more than imitations, but the store argues that higher patronage and quality justify the price.
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Pearson’s Drug Store
Pearson's Fountain
Miss Blythe Actress Divorced in New York
Mrs. Mary Blythe Daly known to theatre-goers as Miss Blythe obtained a decree of divorce from Arnold Daly. She receives 25 dollars a week permanent alimony for herself and her baby. Daly married July 1, 1900, and she has appeared with Julia Marlowe and Nat Goodwin in several productions. The case was heard in private before referee E. J. Maxwell.
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New York
Mary Blythe Daly
Miss Blythe
Arnold Daly
The Cheapest flour that makes the most bread
An advertisement extols a flour brand claiming superior loaf yield per barrel. It asserts that the barrel of this flour produces more loaves than a barrel of ordinary flour, presenting a price and performance contrast for bakers and households.
Whiskey Seized After Runaway Wagon Crash in Andover Street
Two men Nicholas Marchella and Nicholas Carpenter were arrested after a runaway wagon struck a tree in Andover Street. A nearly 40 gallon barrel of whiskey was seized by Officers O'Brien Lennon and Inspectors Maher Atkinson. The men refused to reveal the liquor’s origin or destination.
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Andover Street
O’brien
Lennon
Maher
Atkinson
Nicholas Marchella
Nicholas Carpenter
Grace Eaton Sends Warm Costa Rica Mission Box Report
Grace Eaton reports from San Jose Costa Rica on a mission box arrival filled with clothes shoes papers and comforts. She describes children devouring raisins and crackers and notes surprise at new items like hats and handkerchiefs. Eaton thanks supporters praising God and mentions plans to reach more towns and keep teaching Hebrews this afternoon at 4 15.
Pretty church wedding in Montreal area featured couple
Laura Dionne and Oscar Vallerand wed at St Josephs with cousin as sponsor and groom’s father as witness. A large reception followed at Cumberland Road home with music and dancing. The couple depart for Montreal on honeymoon and plan to reside at 136 Cumberland Road after two weeks. Also notes on church services, entertainment, and local arrivals.
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Laura Dionne
Ephrem Dionne
Cumberland Road
Oscar Vallerand
St. Joseph’s
Leon Lamothe
Oo. M. L
J. A. Mailloux
Alphonse Vallerand
Ernest Vallerand
Altna Mailloux
Mendelssohn
Edouard Vincelette
Lohengrin
la Hache
Racicol
Joly
Dionne
Alphonse Waller
Adams Street
Pierre Paquette
Arthur Beaucage
Joseph Provost
Jos. A. Mailloux
Wallerand
Montreal
Fraternal Groups Report Activities and Plans in City
Minnequa council No 72 Daughters of Pocahontas met at Odd Fellows Temple with strong turnout despite rain. Two palefaces initiated as tribe plans a strawberry war dance next Friday. The 4th degree to be worked at Haverhill on the 24th. Merrimack lodge No. IL O O F sent a delegation to decorate Brother Frye’s grave in Woburn. Spanish War veterans held a large meeting and plan to attend the National Army convention in New Haven in September. Delegates from Lowell and Major Brady command of East Boston invited to the Hooker statue unveiling parade. Patrick A Hearn of Co F 7th IL c regiment was mustered in and lauded for Spanish War service. The group will compile a history of the organization and officers for Washington. A new command to muster in Boston is planned.
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Minnequa Council No. 72
Daughters of Pocahontas
Odd Fellows
Haverhill
Merrimack
IL O O. F
Woburn
Brother Frye
Upper Memorial Hall
New Haven
Conn
Lowell
P. J. Brady
Boston
Hooker
Brady
Patrick A. Hearn
Co. F
Il. c Regiment
Hearn
Washington
City Bits Recap of Seasonal Jokes and Local Bits
A lively column notes the end of original jokes like the original package and the rise of Blackberries in markets. It mentions violet season, forget-me-not, church picnics, a man with a big bouquet of laurel, sawdust from Flint's mill in Tyngsboro, and coat brushing tips. It references band and sacred concerts, cedar canoes at Vesper Country Club, Freddy Lake’s team retaliation, umpire Sullivan called the $5 man, a Lakeview merry-go-round with old tunes, a New York Philadelphia trolley swindle, and a 17 month pursuit of the swindler.
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Lakeview
Lowell Manufactures Shine in Big Store Supply Chain
Siegel Cooper Co. of New York spans 20 acres with 3500 employees and a vast network. The firm runs a bank branch post office creamery pharmacy laboratory restaurant barber shop and hundreds of other departments. It serves as the New York City sole distributor for The E C Andrews Co only dyspepsia cure and related remedies shipping thousands of packages. A bronze goddess fountain sits at the center of the first floor with many elevators and moving stairs throughout the building.
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Siegel Cooper Co
New York
New York City
E. C. Andrews Co
Boy Hurt by Farm Cow in Billerica Injury Throat Nearest Jugular
In Billerica a three year old, Earl Nichols, suffered a severe neck gash when a town farm cow bumped him as his mother and he attempted to cross near the Billerica Meat Market. His mother also fell and was knocked out several teeth. Dr O Donnell treated the wound and doctors fear no danger unless infection sets in. An upcoming Howe School association reunion is scheduled for June 18 at Billerica Centre Town Hall with a day program, dinner, election, and social events, featuring Hibbard’s orchestra of Lowell.
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Little Earl Nichols
Harry Nichols
Wilson Street
Billerica
Howe School Association
Billerica Centre
Paul Revere Frothingham
Boston
Hibbard
Orchestra of
Lowell
Dracut Crackdown Aims at Unlicensed Wet Goods Carriers
Dracut police tighten the net on expressmen delivering wet goods without licenses within town limits. Selectmen vow support, with Connelly Gallagher and Hill backing enforcement. Rendering Co prepares to vacate by June first. Local society notes Miss Gertrude Fox and Mrs J A McKnight are mentioned in town life updates.
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Dracut
Connelly
Board of Selectmen
Nicholas Gallagher
Frank I. Hill
Gertrude Fox
Bradford Academy
Dracut Center
J. A. McKnight
Pleasant Street
Vermont
Woods Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Lawrence
Mr and Mrs Emerson Woods marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on Jennings street Lawrence with friends from Fitchburg Danversport and West Newbury. Rev F H Page gave the speech as the couple received gifts including a loving cup with $50 in gold. They were married in Lawrence by Rev William C Foster and rode in the first motor car the city boasted. Woods was born in Groton June 29 1829 and moved to Lawrence March 19 1850 to work as a carpenter until retiring around two years ago. he also worked over 20 years in the Boston and Maine car shops. Mrs Woods maiden name was Joy born in Starks Me and she came to Lawrence in 1850. They had two children Mrs John G Carter and Arthur G Woods. the latter died four years ago.
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Emerson Woods
Jennings Street
Lawrence
Fitchburg
Danversport
West Newbury
F. H. Page
Groton
Boston & Maine
Mrs. Woods
Starks
Fanny N
Joy
John G. Carter
Arthur G. Woods
Antique Furniture Restoration and Upholstery Services
We offer upholstering for parlor furniture and odd pieces. Our cleansing process includes machinery and naphtene methods for hair or cotton mattresses. We wash old tick covers or supply the best new fabric and restore antique pieces to their original beauty.
Parish supper notes praise for painting parish man
At the All Saints guild supper Mr W A Ingham attended as Rev Mr Waters thanked him for funding the parsonage painting. Ingham responded graciously and donors were appreciated. The scene marked a pleasing change at the square.
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All Saints
W. A. Ingham
North Chelmsford notes and family milestones
North Chelmsford reports John Varney is more comfortable at home with pneumonia. Rev and Mrs Robert Dunbar welcome a baby girl born Sunday night. Mrs Michael Kinch is ill at home. Mr and Mrs Arthur Garland celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a visit to Mrs Garland's uncle, John Holmes, on Sunday.
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John Varney
Neumonia
Robert Dunbar
Michael Kinch
North Chelmsford
Arthur Garland
Schoolhouse cellar contract awarded to Wm H Fuller
Wigginville reports the committee for the new schoolhouse awarded the cellar work to Wm. H. Fuller who will begin immediately. Schools will close Friday for the summer vacation.
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Wm. H. Fuller
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Grace Eaton
Central America
San Jose
Costa Rica
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Croesus
Florida
Courier
Glenwood
Gookin Bros
Lowell, Mass
George Charette
Iowa
New York Navy Yard
Club Fleur de Lys
Long Pond
Homer L. P. Turcotte
Donat Blazon
Majorique Cossette
Joseph Carriere
Lucien Turcotte
Jean Baptiste Perneault
Edmond Gill
Frank Ricard
Broadway
Thomas J. Goyette
Henri Barry
Moody Street
Joseph Cossette
Joseph Henri Raymond
Fr. Lewis
O. M. I. Mather and Son
Elise Favreau
Paul Vigeant
Napoleon Vigeant
Marlboro
McLeod
Paul Bisconnet
Colburn Street
Cohoes
N. Y
Tancrede Boucher
Andre Belanger
Gershom Avenue
City
Flint’s
Tyngsboro
Willow Dale
Vesper Country Club
Willow Dale Pond
Freddy Lake
Sullivan
N. Billerica
Little Earle Nichols
Boy
Ceylon
India
Lowell Gas— Otto
Central ST
Thorndike ST
School Street
Charles Wheeler
Thorndike Street
J. F. True
Chelmsford
Gardner Bros
Pine Street
Highlands
Wigginville
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Grangh Grocery
Middlesex St
ST. Anne's Parish
Carleton & Hovey's
Munn’s
Bridge St
W. P. Blazer & CO
Hatters and Outfitters
Central, Cor
Market Street
Carter
Carter & Sharburna
Bridz
G. W. Bonneville
Lowell Dental
Merrimack SL
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