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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1901

Page

5

Boston Holiday Sways Stock Market And Bullish Outlook

Stock market activity was light in Boston due to a holiday honoring the Battle of Bunker Hill. In New York three issues drew buyers with St Paul up over five points, Cc I rising to 76, and C F L marking gains near 134. Analysts note bullish sentiment and talk of consolidations and rate agreements among western railroads.

Boston Bunker Hill New York St. Paul Cc. F. L Rolston & Hooley Chicago U.S. Steel Gates-Lambert Standard Oil Metropolitan Traction

Framingham National Bank and Other New England Firms

A fragment lists Framingham National Bank in South Framingham Massachusetts and related entries for Bigelow Carpet Co Merchants, Fall River Mills, Boott Cotton Mills Merrimac Mfg Co St Johnsbury Lake Champlain R R Co Connecticut River Railroad Co Am Waltham Watch American Pneumatic Service Co Gas Light Co Swift Co and others with percentages and figures from July 1914 and earlier, indicating a financial or industrial ledger line. It mentions gas light, railroad and manufacturing firms, with small monetary notations and percentages tied to each entity.

Framingham National Bank South Framingham Mass Bigelow Carpet Co Waltham Watch Dow American Pneumatic Service Co., Pf Etic Deuaina Lowell Gas Light Co Swift. & “Co Bs State Nat Eee First Nat. Bank Boston Arlington Mills Boott Cotton Mills Merrimac Pere Marquette Railroad Connecticut ‘River ‘Railroad ‘Co Hotel Trust Mt ‘És

Financial pointers and Arctic food costs noted

The Lowell offices of the Erie Telegraph and Telegraph company have moved to Boston and are now in the Whittier building while the president and vice president stay on Congress street for now. The army allocates about 33 000 pounds of food annually for 15 men, with Arctic consumption higher. Feeding a man in Greenland costs $3 more per month than in New York.

The Erie Telegraph and Tek Arctic Greenland New York

The Lowell Opticians Offer Fitting and Free Examination

The wearer of glasses made by us has access to the latest shape style and material. Our facilities for fitting and testing sites are unequalled in Lowell. Free examination for all. Telephone 846-2. Chas. T. Saul & Co. The Lowell Opticians. ZO Central It.

Lowell Telephone Chas. T. Saul & CO THE Lowell Opticians ZO Central IT

Real Estate Transactions for Week Ending June 15

Real estate notices list transfers across Lowell Chelmsford and Tewkbsbury including Livingston Crawford Market, Shaw Bradley and Dracut streets. Buyers include John Dunfey Elias McQuade Edward Cawley and Henry Tibbetts with prices cited mainly as one dollar or modest sums.

James Calnin Elias A. McQuade Patrick Lynch Market Street Edward Cawley Margaret G. Smith Bradley Street Christian and Richardson Streets Henry L. Tibbetts Serrel E. Clark Shaw Street John F. Haskell East Durant Street Agnes F. Manning Honore F. O’brien Willie Street Mary Jane Smith Rufus O. Adams Agawam Street Oliver D. Wilder Geo. E. Varney

Minstrel Star Jim Wambold Dies in Newark Insane Asylum

James F. Wambold known as Jim Wambold in the minstrel world died in Newark New Jersey insane asylum where he had been an inmate for over 30 years. He previously toured with Spaulding's floating palace on the Mississippi and with Backus minstrels and Sands and Nathan circus as a clown. He was a Mason and an Elk.

James F. Wambold Jim’ Wambold Newark N. J Spaulding Floating Palace Mississippi River Backus Minstrels Sands Nathan Masonic Matt. J. Flynn Chicago Flynn & Sheridan City Sports Big Sensation Troy N. Y Phyllis Courtney

Actress Nobrnga Van Passes After Long Illness

Born in the city, she debuted at nine in The Silver King and later performed in Rip Van Winkle with Joseph Jefferson. She sang coon songs before their vogue and joined Bohemian Burlesquers in 1896, touring with Billy B. Van, marrying him in Boston on December 18, 1897. Her deep voice and vivacity attracted broad attention.

Joseph Jefferson Edwin Booth Charles H. Hoyt Barry and Fay James B. Mackie Miss Nobrnga Van Boston the Mirror Coster

Plan to Oust McLaurin Faces Democratic Party Split

In Columbia South Carolina on June 17, plans to oust Senator McLaurin from the Democratic primary are described. Senator Tillman dissociates, Colone Wilie Jones confirms McLaurin’s marginal status, and a new committee plus state convention in spring and early May are expected to decide. McLaurin vows to resist and warns of a party split if silenced.

Columbia S. C Mc Laurin Tillman Wilie Jones Appell McLaurin Col. Jones Senator McLaurin

Inspectors pursue Blondin mystery in Hartford search

Hartford June 17 inspectors Abbott and Chapman of Boston arrive to tail a fugitive named Wilfred Blondin. Local detectives review a green trunk and bicycle linked to an owner who denies Blondin. Attempts to locate a French-Canadian Marcon family fail. a Canadian named St John says he knew Blondin in Massachusetts years ago.

Hartford Abbott and Chapman Boston Wilfred Blondin Blondin Marcons St John Massachusetts

Anderson Champion Victory at Myopia Open Golf Championship

Willie Anderson of Pittsfield won the United States open golf championship at Myopia course in a straight 18 hole play, finishing 83 to 86 over Alec Smith of Scotland by one stroke. The June 17 event crowned Anderson the national champion in a closely contested final round.

Hamilton Willie Anderson Pittsfield United States Alec Smith Scotland

Vermont's Old Home Week Named for August Dates

St Albans Vt June 17 Gov Stickney today announced Old Home Week for Vermont August 11 17 The event aims to bring together former residents and celebrate state heritage across communities with planned programs and activities statewide.

Vermont St. Albans Stickney

Exeter Jewelry Theft Suspect Arrested in Manchester

John F. Cochrane, linked to larceny of jewelry worth about 500 dollars from Exeter students, was arrested in Manchester. He traveled to Lowell on June 4, a silver watch was recovered, with more gold pins expected. Exeter Chief Gooch and Exeter student Swinburne Hall identified the watch. Cochrane, possibly Corcoran, son of a Cambridge police officer, is wanted in Cambridge on six larceny counts and is held in Exeter jail on 2500 bond awaiting October grand jury.

John F. Cochrane Manchester Exeter Lowell Gooch Swinburne Hall Cochrane Corcoran Cambridge

Chelmsford Couple Wed in Private ceremony

Edward H. Keyes a Chelmsford cavalry lieutenant and Elizabeth Litchfield of Chelmsford Centre wed on Saturday afternoon in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev. E. C. Bartlett with only relatives present. The couple plans a carriage drive and will reside in North Chelmsford.

Edward H. Keyes Chelmsford Elizabeth Litchfield Chelmsford Centre E. C. Bartlett Gladys Fuller North Chelmsford Stearns’s Grove Mr. Johnson Lowell Charlton Ellis Billerica G. T. Parkhurst Alexander Kenngott

Immanuel Baptist Pastor Honored Before August Departure

A large gathering at Mrs. Catherine Dudley’s home on Court Street celebrated Rev. Brown E. Smith of Immanuel Baptist Church before his August departure for rest and study. Frank Leith presented a monetary gift as a token of the community’s affection for their pastor. George H. Stevens of Dracut is recovering from illness. Sarah E. Thurlow was elected science teacher at Watertown High School. John W. Blodgett of Grand Rapids is named to the Republican national committee. George L. Lawson and family go to their Lake Nebunessett cottage. J. H. Boardman joins Putnam & Son in Boston. A. H. Carpenter and wife registered at the Preble House in Portland. Anna May Gould, formerly of this city, was noted. A. Belle Wilson joined Meadeville trip for the Houghton seminary reunion and Buffalo Exposition.

William H. O'Brien St. Michael's Church Richard Boland Thomas F. Boulger Boulger Jesu Nano Gallagher Carolyn A. White M. Russell D. Leary Ladies of Charity of St. John’s Hospital Annie Boyle Messrs Walter Joseph O’brien James Boyle William Russell Martin Maher John J. Gaynor Fr. Boland J. F. Rogers James Conlin Livingston Street Sacred Heart Church Fr. Murphy Thomas Quinn P. Mooney R. Bushee W. Cowell Lyons St. Patrick’s Cemetery Molloy Laura Vicito Front Street Savage Charles Vicito Patrick Sullivan Patrick Carney M. Cox Daniel John J. Murphy Brown E. Smith Immanuel Baptist Church Catherine Dudley Court Street Frank Leith Smith Sarah E. Thurlow Watertown Mark Hanna John W. Blodgett Grand Rapids Mich Blodgett A. G. Cumnock George L. Lawson Lake Nebunessett Westford J. H. Boardman C.W. Wilson Meadville Buffalo Exposition

Police Notes Report Beer Drinking at Shanahan's Court

Peter Contas and Michael Bellas were arrested Sunday afternoon when found drinking beer at No 5 Shanahan's court. Inspector Donaldson and others seized two nquor bottles. M L Savagnan of 36 Common Street keeps a small store and lives upstairs. A cupboard wall behind a partition was found to contain 89 bottles of lager beer.

Peter Contas Michael Bellas Shanahan’s Court Donaldson Bumps Dennett and Breault M.L. Savagnan Common Street

Castoria The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature

A brief, period style item references Castoria and its well known slogan The Kind You Have Always Bought, noting its signature and familiar branding phrases in fragmented text. The readable portions reiterate Castoria as a trusted remedy associated with children and common household use.

Castoria

No Trace of Blondin Sparks Local Passenger Searches

Investigators seek sightings at railroad stations and along roads to a woodlot hoping residents saw Mrs. Blondin alive in the vicinity.

Blondin Seen in Springfield by Custom House Official

Springfield despatch reports Patrick J. Haley of the custom house swears he saw Joseph W. Blondin, the Chelmsford wife murderer suspect, in Springfield Friday morning with another man. Haley claims the man appeared nervous and reacted to Blondin’s photograph with evident recognition.

Springfield Patrick J. Haley The Custom House Joseph W. Blondin Chelmsford Haley Blondin

Blondin Still Free In Boston Murder Case

Boston police pursue clues in the Margaret Blondin murder case seeking J. W. Blondin. Rhoades and other officers visit Montreal and Springfield chasing a trunk and bicycle link, while a report from Hartford hints no new lead. Police doubt a trunk trace will yield fruit and consider a knife likely used to sever the head, not an axe, with the victim found near Chelmsford.

Boston Margaret Blondin J. W. Blondin Rhoades Montreal St. Polycarpe Blondin Springfield Dunham and Hammond Abbott and Chapman Abbott Hartford Davis Pearl Stein Merrimack Street Green Street Chelmsford Meigs

Armenian man questioned in Chelmsford murder case

Lynn June 16 Domadin Megarian was arrested this afternoon on suspicion of being Blondin, the murderer’s husband. He answered Blondin’s description but spoke broken English and proved not Blondin, merely an Armenian resident. After a few hours he was released.

Lynn

Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought

A brief item notes a product reference seen in a period style tag line. It mentions a familiar trademark phrase and hints at a sale or advertisement context without naming specific items or dates. No extra details are provided beyond the standard label.

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Stock Market Boston Exchange Bright, Sears & Co Am. Sugar Ref. Co Am Tobacco Atchison Erie Ball Gen. Electric Manhattan Ocon Mo. Pac M. K.& T. Ptd. National Lead New York Cen Pac. Mail Penn Railroad Aoe Bo. Pac Bo. Ry Seeee Pta Wabash Weat Union Uel-Hocking C Amalgamated R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw &Co Financial Pointers Nicholas G. Norcross Central Straat Ve Haicut Bway, N.Y State St Portland Providence Walnut Street Philadelphia Fourth Avenue Pittsburg Main Street Worcester F. St N. W Washington Guardian Trust Baltimore Cuyahoga Cleveland Market St Martin Donlan William H. Emery John M. Dunfey Crawford Street William B. Ready Ann Kerns Stanley Street Anthony Coger Dracut Street Ithiel O. Ramsdell H. L. Tibbetts William H. Emery Et al John F. McDonald Third Avenue Nellie E. Russell Seventh Avenue Edward W. Thomas Walter L. Parker Middlesex Branch Wilder Streets William T. Downing Esther M. Downing Wm. T. Downing Adams Street Sylvester Bean Harris Carp West Third Street Walter H. McDaniels Alphonse Dalpard Aiken Avenue Christian Street East Richardson Street Ast Richardson Street Chelmsfo Fred H. Tila Emma George Jerusha J. Shedd Joseph A. Green John W. Foster Daniel A. Reardon Patrick Kelley Amantha Perham Francis B. Patch Grove Street Dracut Martha M. Barker Noe Gendraw Fred C. Fox Clara BE. Simpson Chas. A. Morton Mary L. Carson Henry C. Varnum Joseph G. Isherwood East Dracut Tewksbury Wm. H. Anderson Guardian Samuel Tompkins Thomas F. Field Batman Road Peter A. Fay Et al A. C. Wheelock Field John Anderson Boston R. R. Co Joel Mace R. R. Co Arthur Lyman Mary Rochford Berwick Boston and Maine Railroad Bosa and Lowell Railroad Bennett Hall Arthur S. Cook Percy G. Deckham Bond Street M’laurin South Carolina Anderson Phillips Exeter Mary Foy Concord Place James O oWell John England Mary Bridget MecMaster Ellenburg Street Samuel R. McMaster Rhodes Castortitla Twine Ball C. B. Coburn & Co Miss Hope Crawfords Walker & Pratt Mfg. Co Ee. Cheir & CO Crawford New England Katrina Batiste Muslins White Wash Goods Swiss Mall India Victoria Persian Butterick Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Streets N. B Thompson Hardware CO
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