Camp Alger Moves Hinted As Bristow Site Sought
Falls Church Va June 14 there is growing likelihood troops at Camp Alger will shift to a new site Bristow station about 30 miles away Drill activity paused by rain Paymaster Dobbins resumes Massachusetts Ninth payments Capt Murray to send 560 of about 1000 to home Brig Gen Duffield and staff arrive to organize brigade Headquarters selected Assistant Quartermaster General McMillan, son of Senator McMillan, arrives Parades conducted veterans and officers visit Ninth regiment recruits arrive in Falls Church daily Mostly 93 degrees with calm air Inspections planned for next week Rumors say a new camp site is being prepared but officials deny knowledge of the move Two wagons of express packbees arrive from home friends of Massachusetts boys Battalion field sports planned for Bunker Hill day including Ninth vs Sixth baseball Shadow of possible relocation lingers with regimental ordnance inspection condemning 34 rifles and ramrod bayonet rifles to be issued Bathing pool under construction 650 ramrod bayonet rifles in service expect 175 more A lantern parade and spread mark Company A Ninth regiment 100th anniversary observance June 17 at Camp Alger wedding news: Meg L Cheney bridesmaid Arthur D AHard best man ceremony at Boston venue 48 Bowditch street residence after August 1
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Falls Church
Camp Alger
Bristow Station
Dobbins
Massachusetts
Murray
Duffield
Wilcox
McMillan
Senator McMillan
Garretson
Dennis O'Callahan
South Boston
Timothy Timehan
Biddeford
Edward Gunes
Somerville
Pennsylvania
Mercury
Washington
Lieut. Moore
Col. Woodward
Quartermaster Sweetser
J. E. Alexander
Alexandria
Ninth Regiment
Molloy
Company E
Bunker Hill
Vroom
Hart
Keefe
Boston
Columbian Guards
Local Wedding Service Unites Miss Julian and Sidney Bailey
A noon ceremony at 69 Hastings Street united Miss Aurelia Julian and Sidney Bailey in marriage. Rev. C E B Fisher officiated with Rev. George Coburn on piano. The couple, both employed by local firms, received gifts from friends, relatives, and Sunday school classes of the First Universalist church as they begin a brief New York honeymoon. They will reside at 69 Hastings Street after September 1.
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William
Hall
Bfastings Street
Juilian
C. EB. Fisher
Sidney
Blanche Hall
Thomas D. Bailey
George E. Coburn
St. Bailey
Geo. H.ood’s
Miss Mall
Highland Provision Company
First Universalist Church
New York
Charles Clough and Lilian Allard wed at Bowditch street home
Mr. Charles Alfred Clough and Miss Lilian Emma Allard were united in marriage last night at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Allard, 48 Bowditch street. Rev. L. W. Staples of St. Paul's C church performed the ceremony.
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Charles Alfred Clough
Lilian Emma Allard
Isaac Allard
Bowditch Street
L. W. Staples
St. Paul's C Church
Duff Minnaugh wed in Rockingham ceremony
Mr John J Duff a Rockingham employee married Adelaide M Minnaugh this afternoon at St Peters church Rev William H McDonough officiated The reception followed at 542 Gorham street hosted by the D L Page Co Gifts included an oak sideboard from Alpine club and a couch from Rockingham proprietors The couple plan a short wedding tour and will reside at 542 Gorham street after July 1st
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John J. Duff
Rockingham
Adelaide M. Minnaugh
William H. McDonough
St. Peter’s Church
Gorham Street
D. L. Page Company
Margaret Minnaugh
Joseph Duff
Alpine Club
Duff
Conley and Mellen Wed in Noon Ceremony
Mr. Martin F. Conley of Sullivan & Conley and Miss Lizzie F. Mellen tied marriage at noon with Rev. Michael Rowan officiating. Katherine Mellen served as bridesmaid and Patrick Conley as best man. The couple left for Portland after a short wedding trip and will reside at 7 Richmond Street, at home to friends after July 1. A reception followed at the bride’s home for immediate friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin F. Conley
Sullivan & Conley
Appleton Street
Lizzie F. Mellen
John Mellen
Warren Street
Michael Rowan
Katherine Mellen
Patrick Conley
Richmond Street
Hersome and Cormick Couple Wed in St Paul Parsonage
In St Pauls parsonage Walker Street at 2 30 this afternoon Mr Albra W Hersome and Miss Bessie G Cormick were married by Rev L W Staples A wedding supper followed at the home of the bride s parents Mr and Mrs John D Cormick 7 Fort Hill Avenue Only immediate friends and relatives were present They leave tonight for a two week wedding trip They will be at home at 7 Fort Hill Avenue after July 1
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St. Paul's Parsonage
Walker Street
Albra W. Hersome
Bessie G. Cormick
L. W. Staples
John D. Cormick
Fort Hill Avenue
Reage and Be nard Wed at St Jean Baptiste Parish
Mr Frank Reage and Miss Ida Bernard were married by Rev Fr Gagnon at the St Jean Baptiste parish residence yesterday morning. Miss Laura Picard served as bridesmaid and William Rease was best man. A reception followed at the bride's parents home, 220 Westford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reage
Ida Benard
Fr. Gagnon
St. Jean Baptiste
Laura Picard
William Rease
Westford Street
Strawberry festival by St Anne's Girls' Friendly Society
The St Anne's branch held its annual strawberry festival last night with strong attendance. The event supported a week’s outing at Milford holiday house in summer. A fancy table, candy table, and refreshment room were managed by designated ladies, with performances by Mrs Gilman and Miss Harriet Conant among others. The decor featured national colors and bouquets, with a neatly written menu bearing the Wid Glory monogram.
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St. Anne's
Milford
N. H
Chambre
McArthur
Lizzie Marr
Ada Chadwick
Ada Garner
North Billerica
Helen Savage
Henrietta Willey
F. A. Estes
Armstrong
Gregg
Mowatt
Edgerton
Alice Saunders
Collins
Hart
Cleworth
Swapp
Cullen
Douglas
Tainter
McAlden
Maddox
Savage
Dresser
Breen
Gray
Young piano pupils perform at Miss Calderwood home
Miss L Ella Calderwood hosted a recital in High Street featuring solos and ensembles by her piano pupils. Alva Burrage Myra White Bertha Russell and others joined in two pianos trios and eighthand pieces showcasing careful teaching and practice.
Righted at Last in Cape May Romance Rescue
In Cape May two years ago Dor othy Mosher, Alix Wint, and John Christopher vied for Dorothy’s hand. Christopher lost a ring duel and left town. Dorothy wed him later on his schooner. Wint joined Hereford Inlet life saving and rescued Dorothy from a wreck, then she married Wint two days later.
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Cape May
Dorothy Mosher
Alix Wint
John Christopher
Dorothy
Wintena Christopher
Christopher
Alix
Wint
Hereford Inlet
Northbar
Dilated stomach linked to overeating and relaxed stomach
A New York Ledger summary notes that a dilated stomach results from generalized relaxation of stomach muscles, often due to overeating. It explains slow digestion causes impaired secretions, and suggests remedies including small fluid intake, nutritious concentrated meals, massage, electrical treatment, and regular exercise for recovery.
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New York Ledger
The Life of a Mandarin in 19th Century China
A Cornhill Magazine writer depicts mandarins avoiding foot travel and public life, preferring indoor leisure. Even judges travel incognito with guards, while social life centers on poetry, banquets, and private entertainments with merchants. By sunset towns are quiet, and mandarins return to intimate rooms for tea, meals, and evenings with wives, concubines, and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornhill
Marquis Tsong
Canton
Kewkiang
China
Japanese literature merits and translation limits
Western views of Japan focus on the present and promise a fuller history. Translation challenges arise from agglutinative language and dialect differences, which blur poetry and prose. translations often undervalue original works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Lippincott’s
Naval Code Signals Remember the Maine controversy
A Philadelphia Record quote from a naval officer criticizes newspapers for displaying flags claiming to spell Remember the Maine under the international signal code. He notes the Navy refuses to disclose official signal letters for vessels like the Maine and explains flag books use water‑fading ink and periodic code changes.
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Philadelphia Record
Maine
United States Navy
Maritime Exchange
Washington
Navy Department
Rainbow critique of color harmony in childhood attire
A Philadelphia Press reminiscence recalls a woman noting strict costume matching for women and children. While visiting the country a rainbow appears after a shower, and her daughter exclaims with comic misfit, listing violet to red and calling it horrid taste.
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Philadelphia Press
Financial Markets Report From Boston and New York
Financial markets in Boston and New York are summarized from Bright Sears and Co. The report notes trends across equities and bonds, with brief mentions of notable movers and price directions on both exchanges. No explicit figures are provided in the fragment.
Preferences favor traditional dishes and native menu terms
The Caterer argues that American diners prefer familiar old fashioned dishes and English language menus, noting foreign names should be retained only when necessary. He cites examples like Potage a la Reine and Chicken a la Reine to show demand drops for unfamiliar terms and recalls a gingerbread specialty from a summer resort to illustrate guest interest and word of mouth.
Bargain Display At Pollard Co Dress Goods Drapery
Lowell shoppers are invited to Pollard & Co to shop dress goods and ribbons at special half price. 37 pieces of this season’s suiting reduced from 75c to 35c a yard at Palmer Street. Damask, sheets, pillow cases, and crepe goods offered with low prices. Merrimack Street sections feature corsets, gowns, and screen doors with patriotic emblem.
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Merrimack Street
Alfie
Beach
Palmer Street
Alste
Wool to suit: six hours four minutes record
Thomas Kitson of Stroudsburg mills Pennsylvania set a new record by turning six sheep wool from shearing at 6 30 am into cloth and a finished suit by 12 34 pm. The prior best was about eight hours.
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Thomas Kitson
Stroudsburg
Pennsylvania
Kitson
Zephir and Scotch Yarns At Half Price
Yarns from J. G. Cote stock on sale at about half regular prices. Zephir yarns 64 cents per skein, Scotch 15 cents, German town 8 cents, Bedford Ball 6 cents. All colors and clean goods, Basement.
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Camp
Alger
Meg L. Cheney
Arthur D. Ahard
Mrs. Clough
Bailey-Hall
Clough—Allard
Duff—Minnaugh
Conley—Mellen
Hersome—Cormick
Rease-Benard
Girls’ Friendly Society
Miss Calderwood
Naval Code Signals
Bright, Sears & Co
New York Market
Aimer
Spivites
Bakamnekeenens
Atchison, DE Aeeeceseeres
Brooklyn
Chicago
Ose Weseciences
Wen Hlectric Co
Louisville & Nagisville
N.Y
OonWala
Oman
Pacific
Gay
S. Leather
Wabash
L. B
Mining Butte & Bods
Franklin
Bell Tel
Lowell
Guesday
A. G. Pollard & CO
R. & G. Thompson
Z. Z
Spoce
G. Pollard, & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
Zephir
Ocean House
J. R. Mead
Hamilton
Bermuda
CokAs
York Beach
Ellis & Co
J. B. Goodwin
ZO Dutton
The
Courier
Jd Cents Bach
O'Donnell & Gilbride CO
Merrimack
Palmer and
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