Active Recruiting Drives Lowell Draft Ahead of Orders
Sergt Aspin of Company M arrives with two fellow recruiters from Camp Alger. Officers expect orders any moment and urge men to apply at the armory. Inspector General Carter letters authorize canvass and physical exams starting June 18, with detailed forms and roll preparation. Rumors of consolidations and divisions loom as officers anticipate movement and supplies for the Second Army Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt, Aspin
Virginia
Camp Dewey
Sergt. Aspin
Camp Alger
Aspin
Lowell
Sergt
Kittredge
Corp
Dodge
Col. Bogan
California
Florida
Boston
Foster
J. L. Carter
Governor Wolcott thanked for Massachusetts soldiers pay
Telegram from Col. Woodward reports the 6th regiment's officers and men expressing gratitude to Massachusetts and its officers for timely pay. A Houston man found a Civil War writing case stamped Pat Dec 24 1861 and addressed to J F Williams Mass 424th and S M Williams Waul's Texas Legion. seeks to locate the original owner through Adjutant General Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Col. Woodward
6Th
Thomas R. Green
Houston
Tex
Dalton
Sinclair
The
Houston Daily Post
J. F. Williams
424 Regiment
Mass
S. M. Williams
Waul
Texas Légion
S. M
Trouble at Camp Alger Investigation Ordered
Washington June 10 A commission will probe the division hospital at Camp Alger amid a clash between Col A C Girard chief of surgeons and regimental surgeons. Girard sought to centralize hospital supplies from states and regiments, while regiments opposed the policy. General Graham ordered the inquiry after Col Girard defended his actions stating adherence to army rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Col
Girard
Graham
Silver Loving Cup Honors Edward D. Holden at Lowell General Hospital
Trustees of Lowell General Hospital surprised Edward D. Holden at his home with a silver loving cup in recognition of three years as hospital president. Mrs Holden received roses while Mr Holden expressed gratitude and pledged continued interest in the institution. Trustees plan to elect his successor at next Wednesday's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell General Hospital
Edward D. Holden
Holden
Closing Recital Ends E. E. Adams Studio's Fifteenth Season
A reception musical evening hosted by E. E. Adams at the Odd Fellows temple marked the close of his fifteenth season. Performers included Gertrude M. McQuesten, Elizabeth Bennett, John Noonan, Harriet M. Hall, Margaret E. Palmer, Frank W. Davis, Edith M. Haines, George H. Perrault, Luther E. Gilmore, Ida F. Brooks, Klene L. Perham, Alice M. Stearns, Elizabeth E. Spofford, Belle B. Perham, Clinton R. Carpenter, Vera E. Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Adams
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Gertrude M. McQuesten
Elizabeth Bennett
John Noonan
Harriet M. Hall
Margaret E. Palmer
Frank W. Davis
Edith M. Hainés
George H. Perrault
Luther E. Gilmore
Ida F. Brooks
Klen L. Perham
Alice M. Stearns
Elizabeth E. Spofford
Belle B. Perham
Clinton R. Carpenter
Vera E. Brooks
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Lowell Testimony
A Lowell resident, Mrs. Mary Traynor of 28 Pearl Street, reports backache and urinary trouble from overwork. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Willingwood & Co. in Merrimack, her pain eased, headaches cleared, and she felt healthier. Pupils urged to buy via Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Lowell
Mary Traynor
Pearl Street
Willngwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Doan
Eil
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Observances Across Churches For Children’s Day
Tomorrow’s church services feature children’s concerts and day observances at multiple houses of worship. Programs include morning lessons, evening concerts, and special sermons, with patriotic services noted for Worthen Street and related congregations.
Westford Grammar School Graduates Step Up
Graduation exercises at Westford town hall honored eighth graders led by teacher Miss Mabelle Drew with the motto Step by Step. Diplomas were presented by Dr. Sleeper as students recited and performed, including Archibald Hartford and Letitia Ward among graduates Fannie Bannister and Mary Loftus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Westford
Mabelle Drew
Sleeper
E. H. Roper
Philip Barton
John C. Murphy
Mary T. Loftus
Abraham Lincoln
Archie
A. Hartford
Stavoren
Augusta J. Blaisdell
Caldwell
Springfield
Harry QO. Hartford
Clara Barton
Letitia V. Ward
Brier Rose
Laura P. Hinale
Ida Cummings
Augusta Glaisdell
Mary Loftus
Stony Point
L. H. Buckshorn
Fannie Cummings Bannister
Augusta Elizabeth Blaisdell
Warren Hezekiah Blaisdell
Eva Lockwood
Burnham
Ida May Cummings
Albert William Gurney
Frank Gilmore Hall
Archie Augustus Hartford
Beautiful Manila as seen from historic city walls
A Boston Watchman description portrays Manila on the Pasig River with old walls and gates, mingling friars, officials, natives, and veiled trade. It notes Luneta promenade, cathedral and Binondo in contrast, and stone houses with oyster shell windows tempering bright tropical light.
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Manila
San Francisco
Pasig
Binondo
Luneta
Boston Watchman
U S Bunting Club Opens New Grounds at Wigginville
The U. S. Bunting club unveils its Wigginville grounds this afternoon with a match between the first eleven and the next 22. New members have swollen the ranks this season as the committee tests newcomers for both first and second elevens. Selected squads include First team captained by W Gath and Second team led by A I Anson. Umpire A Bradley and scorer Joseph Senior appointed. game to start at 2 30 sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bunting Club
Wigginville
W. Gath
D. Hird
R. Hood
M. Burns
W. Bingley
W. Haigh
T. Southam
J. Patrick
W. Simpson
R. Firth
J. Farrar
A. I. Anson
M. Meiklejohn
A. Cawthra
J. Sugden
T. Crane
J. Greenwood
W. Pearson
W. Ellison
J. Morley
F. Priest
Officers Installed At Waverly Lodge Sons Of St George
At a Waverly lodge meeting of the Sons of St George last evening Wor thy District Deputy Grand President Timothy Clark of Lawrence installed officers led by W Pres John Barker and W vice president Jos Schofield. James Asquith received a badge for most new members in six months, John Howard won second prize. Joseph Aspin received a past president badge. One initiation occurred and one membership application was received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Lodge
Sons of St. George
Worthy
Timothy Clark
Lawrence
John Barker
Jos. Schofield
Samuel Asquith
Arthur Hindle
John R. Whittaker
Samuel Holgate
Joseph Wilmot
J. Su
Iffe
W. I
Robert Foster
W. O
Peter Watson
Clark
James Asquith
John Howard
J. W. Fielden
Joseph Aspin
Lawrence Davenport
Tetley
Journeymen Tailors Meet In Arlington Hotel
The Lowell Lawrence Andover journeymen tailors union held a special meeting in room 9 at the Arlington hotel with strong turnout. General Organizer E. Christopherson of Rockland Ill spoke on union benefits and public education, urging police and fire departments to require the union label on purchases. The next regular meeting is set for Monday evening June 20 at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of Journeymen Tailors
Lowell, Lawrence
Andover
Arlington Hotel
Sit Berson
Rockland
Ill
Police
Fire Departments
Loomfixers Dance Social in Welles Hall Officers Named
The Loomfixers Associates held a social and dance in Welles hall last night, well attended and enjoyed by all. Officers of the evening included General manager Geo W Shields, assistant Phillip R Bourage, floor director Frank Trombley, assistant Ulric Turgon, and aides Wm Fielden Narcisse Larr or Joseph Theberge Eugene Talord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welles Hall
Geo. W. Shields
Phillip R. Bourage
Frank Trombley
Ulric Turgon
Wm. Fielden
Narcisse Laror
Joseph Theberge
Eugene Talord
Continental Limited A Fast Fitchburg Train to Chicago and St Louis
The Continental Limited runs Boston to Chicago in 28 hours and to St Louis in 32 hours daily at 9:30 a.m. It travels through central Massachusetts and the Tunnel Line offering scenic views. For full details, prospective travelers should contact J R Watson Fitchburg railroad general passenger agent.
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Continental Limited
Fitchburg Railroad
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
West Shore
Wabash
Fitchburg
Massachusetts
Connecticut
J. R. Watson
Keith's Theatre Week of June 13 Boston Program
Keith's Theatre lists a diverse June 13 lineup at the Boston house featuring Felix Morris in A Game of Cards, Alex Heindl cello solo, Cosmopolitan trio, Eckert and Heck operatic duettists, Carl Damann troupe, Rio brothers acrobats, Roman ring acts, the Silvers illustrated songs, Coulson aster vocalists, Lovenberg orchestra with popular airs, and Biograph films. Robert Downing arrives June 20 in The Gladiator condensed with original scenery and strong company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Keith
Boston Playhouse
Felix Morris
Frohman Company
Alex. Heindl
Cosmopolitan
Eckert and Heck
Carl Damann
Rio Brothers
Silvers
Coulson Aistera
Lowell Congregational Club Meeting on Foreign Policy Topic
The Lowell Congregational Club will hold its last season meeting at Centre church Dra cut next Monday evening June 13 at 6 o clock. Senator A B Roe of Worcester and Rev A A Berle of Brighton will discuss whether the United States foreign policy on alliances and territorial gains should be changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre Church
Dracut
United States
A. 8. Roe
Worcester
A. A. Berle
Brighton
Greenhalge Debating Society Elects New Officers
The semi annual meeting of the F. T. Greenhalge Debating Society at the High School opened with President Joseph Wright presiding. Officers elected include Victor M. Cutter as President Arthur L. Kelly as first vice president Edith Richardson as second vice president Edna Thompson as secretary and Herbert Goddard as treasurer W C Mac Brayne named sergeant at arms. A vote of thanks was offered to retiring officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Greenhalge Debating Society
Joseph Wright
Victor M. Cutter
Arthur L. Kelly
Edith Richardson
Edna Thompson
Herbert Goddard
W. C. MacBrayne
Bicycle bargains spark season sales in 1898 models
Brazer & Co announce a season bargain on the 1898 Victor and Victoria bicycles priced at 25 dollars, offering a standout deal for both ladies and men. The promotion highlights the $510 model as a value buy with emphasis on quality and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazer & Co
Hqmp
Overman Wheels Offered to Clear Surplus by July First
Overman Wheel Co reduces prices to move a surplus of wheels before July 1st. The company emphasizes no feature concessions, only a cash clearance drive to reduce stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overman Wheel Co
Overman Company
Sale of J. G. Cote stock draws crowds and praise
Prices for staple goods were described as ridiculously low as shoppers rushed to close out items. Dress goods ranged from 6 to 12 1 2 cents, with 16 cent and 37 cent goods also offered. Remaining stock included twisted prints at 2 1/2 cents per yard and 4-ply linen collars among other bargains from A. G. Pollard & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pollard & CO
Walter L. Main Grandest and Best Shows Date Notice
Wednesday June 22 is the date of The Walter L. Main Grandest and Best Shows Consolidated. Reserved seats go on sale the morning of the exhibition at Billingwood's Pharmacy, Merrimack Square. Tailor Cavana ugh moves to larger quarters July 1 No 20 Central Street opposite with a larger stock in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Walter L. Main
Bllingwood
Merrimack Square
Cavanaugh
Central Street
NEW York Sun
America
Boston Junction
Beas
Dewey
Manila
Plain
Walter L
Jete
Eddys
Wernz
Zeno
Europe
Ellingwood
Cough remedy cures long illness, thanks to Chamberlain's
A widow from Claremore Arkansas reports a years long cough finally cured after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes strong relief after the first bottle and full cure after the second, praising the product and its availability at Ellingwood & Co. locations in Claremore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Beard
Claremore
Ark
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central
Central Streets
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Company M
Sergt. Fowler
Visional Company
George L. Fowler, Jr
Carter
Reil
Col. Morgan
John F. Murphy
Memorial Hall
J. F. Murphy
Mr. Dacey
George E. Garity
GOV
Wolcott
E. D. Holden
Edward FE. Adams
Darmnig Igkers
Carter & Sherburne
Second Church of Christ (Scientist
Worthen Street
Eliot Church
Chelmsford Street
Highland
Immanuel Baptist
First Baptist
Middlesex Chapel
Central Methodist
First Church of Christ (Scientist
Jesus
French Baptist Mission
South Common
Siace Universalist
Branch Street
Lockhart
Lincoln
Tanner Streets
Werthen Street
High Street
Westford Grammar School
Grandman
Keith's Theatre
Lowell Congregational Club
Greenhalge Debating Society
Bicycle News
J. G. Cote
Fair Oast
Quincy
Merrimack Street
A. L. Pendergast, Pro
Jones’ and
Eldredge
van Nostrand
P. B
Consumers
Niagara
Merrimack Sq
Norcross & Co
Central Block
Pollard & CO
Ocean House
J. R. Mead
Hamilton
Bermuda
CEAN
York Beach
O, Keilis & Co
Olice
Ho and Company
H. C. Cooper
C. E. Bartlett
Courier
New England
Medina
Koneto
E. J. Medina
Hair Store
Merrimack ST. Lowell
J. B. Goodwin
Dutton St
Central Stree
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