Ground Broken For New Primitive Methodist Church
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Saturday for the First Primitive Methodist Church at Gorham and Ellsworth, with Rev. N W Matthews and Rev. W H Yarrow in attendance. Speakers urged community support, noted past progress, and praised the society’s work as the site near the parsonage and Gorham street engine house was dedicated for a new edifice. A collection was taken to fund the project and a future building committee was named.
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Primitive Methodist Church
Gorham and
Ellsworth Streets
Butler School
Gorham Street
Ellsworth Street
First Primitive Methodist Church
N. W. Matthews
W. H. Yarrow
Eli Turner
A. C. Russell
Congress Street
J. C. Ayer
Thomas Leland
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Thomas Wood
J. C. Ayer Company
Christ
Lowell
Memorial service honors Knights of Pythias dead
A five lodge Knights of Pythias memorial service remembered 215 former brothers. Graves at local cemeteries were marked with bouquets, a 5:30 pm service at Pythian hall followed, then a procession to the First Trinitarian church for a lecture on true brotherhood.
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J. C. Ayer
Guy, Greenhalge
Lowell Lodge
Calvin Chamberlain
George S. Cheney
Jared P. Maxfield
Hines Lodge
Francis Carll
W. E. Robey
Charles D. Starbird
C. G. Thurston
Middlesex
van Buren Sleeper
O. A. Willard
Charles A. Godfrey
Chevalier Lodge
A. B. Stevens
Charles E. Poore
Wamesit Lodge
Pythian Hall
Merrimack Street
Frank B. Wright
James McDowell
Charles Cowley
P. C
George W. Putnam
P. C. Alvan E. Joy
Kirk Street
Paige
Bridge
Merrimack
Dutton Streets
Lowell
Wamesit
Samuel H. Hines
Chevalier
George F. Kenngett
Brotherhood
Damon
Pythias
David
Jonathan
Joseph
Good Samaritan
Melvin W. Clark
Alexander Walker
Samuel Malagian
Clarence Virtue
Calvin L. Joy
Asa W. Mead
James Barrett
Edward A. Barnes
Samuel H. Hines Lodge
George E. Varney
Euric L. Leighton
Walter E. Blakeley
Joseph Kerr
Joseph W. Stiles
Middlesex Lodge
James Williamson
Hood
J. B. Romaine
R. Chase
F. Spicer
Charles S. Copeland
Dexter G. Morrill
Charles Haskell
Samuel Arnold
William Brooks
E. A. Barnes
I. B. Romaine
First Sod Placed for New Church Site
The ceremony recalled the church’s organization 30 years ago and ended with Asa C. Russell receiving the shovel used to turn the first sod on the new church site. The pastor led the doxology and benediction to close.
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Asa C. Russell
Trades and Labor council proceedings in Lowell
Delegates warmed debates approve decisions and resolutions. Sympathy votes favored Machinists for shorter workday. McCullough to coordinate with brewery delegates on an ice crusher contention. Letters from Fitchburg New Bedford Fall River and Gov Crane noted Connolly may join state arbitration board. Kansas Women’s Union Label League asked Lowell to form a local union. Names Tecate Connolly Convery King Barrett and Lynch tasked to secure grounds pricing for Labor Way sports. Firemen to hold open meeting addressed by economists. Condolences offered to Brother Rafferty. Numerous new delegates admitted and wage talks discussed by several members.
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Trades and Labor Council
C. H. McCullough
Central Labor
Fitchburg
New Bedford
Fall River
Mass
Thomas F. Connolly
State Board of Arbitration
Crane
Connolly
League of Kansas
Lowell
Air Wives
Tecate
Convery
King
Barrett
Lynch
Lowell Clerks Push Thursday Afternoon Closures
At a Lowell meeting of the Butcher and Grocery Clerks association a committee was appointed to visit store proprietors who did not close last Thursday afternoon. They will learn plans for next Thursday and report at the Tuesday evening gathering.
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Lowell Butcher and Grocery Clerks’ Association
Fruit Farm Near Towell Listed at 2600 Dollars
A 14 acre fruit farm near Towell with 9 room house, 3 acres of small fruits and a large orchard of apples pears and quinces. Described as well located and a bargain at 2600 dollars. Apply to T H Elliot 64 Central St.
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Towell
T. H. Elliot
Central St
Dracut Bullet Injures Man On New Boston Road
Herman Gunther was struck by a rifle ball on the New Boston road near Collinsville while returning from Elliott Morgan's to Geo H Stevens. He was taken to Lowell General hospital. the weapon is believed to have come from the Dracut rifle range. The Y M C A society of Collinsville held a gala day and lawn party at St Mary’s church grounds, featuring booths, races, and dancing with Atwood’s orchestra.
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New Boston
Herman Gunther
Geo. H. Stevens
Gunther
Elliott Morgan
Charles Kendall
Morgan
Stevens
Mr. Gunther
Lowell General Hospital
Dracut
Y. M. C. I. Society of
Collinsville
St. Mary’s Church
Albert Hawkins
Bartley McCarthy
Harry Burke
Winnie Carrick
Atwood
Winnie Canneran
Minnie Fenlon
Katie Roughan
Katie Kennedy
Mamie Bromley
Agnes Murphy
E. A. McQuade
M. I. McCluskey
Mary Joyce
Belle McKee
Frances Hickey
Mary Minahan
Ellen McQuade
Edna Cooke
Martha Rogers
Flower Table
Mary Burke
C. E. McCarthy
Susie Fenlon
Mary Nolan
Katie Cullinan
Rosie Nolan
Katie Burke
Josie Rogers
Bridget Sullivan
Fannie Tucker
Alice Kennedy
Alice McDonald
Rosie Gorman
Annie Mack
Nora Mack
Tonic and Cigars
T. J. Brennan
Thomas Spellman
Frank Kiernan
Thomas Burke
T. Horman
P. Meade
James Mooney
Samuel Johnson
F. Cullinan
B. McCarthy
Trilby club gathers for meeting and new member pins
Middlesex County Chelmsford reports the Trilby club meeting with W Hosmer Redman present. Three new members were admitted and initiated with Billy the family pet producing silver pins. Floral concert at Unitarian Sunday school featured Him with decorations, anthems, recitations, and children performances led by Supt Hall and Miss Parkhurst.
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Trilby Club
W. Hosmer Redman
Billy
Unitarian Sunday School
Wm. H. Hall
Edgar F. Parkhurst
Emma L. Parkhurst
M. Florence Perham
Dorothy Parkhurst Hall
Ethel Wright
Elizabeth Warren
Rachel Fletcher
Miriam Warren
Willie Adams
Fred Parkhurst
Marion Adams
Stella Carll
Elsie Wilson
Louis Burndrette
Helen Lord
Eliza Spaulding
Funeral of James H. McNally in North Chelmsford
Funeral services for James H. McNally were held at St. John's Catholic church with a high mass conducted by Rev. Richard S. Burke and a deacon and sub deacon from nearby parishes. The Mass featured selections by the church choir and notable local singers. McNally, born July 1859 in North Chelmsford, long worked as a moulder and later as church sexton. He was a charter member of Court Wannalandt M C O F and active in several local societies. Burial followed at St. Patrick's cemetery in Lowell. A Wannalandt park dog race capped the day with Little Bobs winning.
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James H. McNally
St. John’s Catholic Church
Richard S. Burke
John J. Shaw
St. Michael’s Church
John McKenna
St. Peter’s Church
Fr. Duffy
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Schmidt
Hattie Faulkner
James E. Donnelly
E. F. Faulkner
Lowell
Josie E. McCabe
Mr. Faulkner
North Chelmsford
Chelmsford
St. John’s Church
Richard
Burke
Court Wannalandt, M. C. O. F
Holy Name Society
Court Merrimack
Troop F Cavalry
Court Wannalandt
Court Westford
Graniteville
Patrick J. O'Neil
Loretta J. O'Neil
Papa
Regina McNally
Marie MccMnaney
Irene Ward
Taunton
Banigan Family
Manchester
N. H
George
William O’nell
Hannah Drinan
Celia Murphy
Patrick McCluskey
St. Patrick’s Choir
Maggie Dunnigan
Court Wannaland St. M. Co. O. F
William J. Quigley
John F. McManamin
Jeremiah O’connor
Patrick
Ward
Frank G. Mack
Savoy Theatre
Jennie
Little Bobs
Winneby
Ricu
Whippet Dog Show Announces Two Prize Offers
Arch Monks announces a $50 silver pitcher prize donated by James G. Birtwell of Lowell for a whippet meet. In July Wannalandt park will host another big event with a $75 prize from Geo. Kitchener of Lowell for the best dog open to all whippet dogs in the United States.
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Ard
James G. Birtwell
Lowell
Wannalandt Park
Geo. Kitchener
United States
Rail fare between Lawrence and Lowell urged to drop to ten cents
Lawrence Eagle argues that after consolidating the Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill road with the Lowell and Suburban line, a ten cent fare between Lawrence and Lowell is reasonable given current traffic and comparable routes. The paper invites authorities to justify any higher rate and pledges space to present reasons.
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Lowell
Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill Road
Lowell & Suburban
Lawrence
Haverhill
Lawrence Eagle
How Some Writers Work In Their Writing Rooms
A survey of authors reveals varied routines and rituals from Ouida’s predawn, scarlet study to Jokai’s nocturnal violet ink habit. Zola avoids daylight, Eliot favors sunshine and silence, Wells rewrites with brutal self critique, and Tennyson constructs a soundproof room for focus.
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Ouida
Maurice Jokai
Sarah Grand
Baring Gould
Essex
Zangwill
H. G. Wells
Charles Knight
Lady Audley
Zola
George Eliot
Mr. Lewes
Tennyson
Surrey
Brady Tintes
Ibsen
Country Week fund lawn party in Lobdon Lowell area
A Country Week fundraiser lawn party was held at Miss Daisy Lee’s Tewksbury home with Lowell High School students directing. Afternoon attendance grew into a lively evening event with white gowns, Japanese lanterns, a Lowell High School orchestra, impersonations, dancing, and a promenade. Proceeds benefited the Country Week fund through multiple sales tables.
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Country Week Fund
Daisy Lee
Tewksbury
Lowell High School
Lee
Charles McGrail
Walter Sheppard
Kenneth Bruce
Osborn Cilley
Marion Gray
Daisy Farrell
Percy A. McKittrick
Edward J. Clark
Carl Staples
C. H. Hill
F. K. Stearns
E. F. Livingston
L. W. Hall
Woman forgets Easter bonnet. man’s lace flowers lie in band box
A local church scene recalls heavy spring rain since Easter as a woman mistakenly wears a rusty hat to worship while her companion’s elaborate bonnet design remains untouched in a band box containing lace and flowers.
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C. Russell
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Lowell Lodges
Knights of Pythias
Custom
L. B. and
G. Clerks
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Sprudel
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Dragut
Hillside
Vernon Hodge
Hattie Welch
Howard Ashton
Herman Hodge
Ethel Tucker
Harold McKnight
Roy Humphries
Edith Tucker
May Knox
Alice Gaynor
Bessie Moores
Marion
Mildred McKnight
McKnight
Congregational and
Sunday School Publishing Society
Middlesex County
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New York City
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Malvern, Pa
Maid
Sapolio
Treasury
Arizona
Vulture Gold Company
Capital
Treasury Stock
H. William Stevens
Vulture Cold Company
Parker
D. P. Knowlton
Eighteenth St
Prescott St
F. G. Gulliland
Wyman's Exchange
Corner of
Ireland
Merrimack Sis
Boston & Maine Railroad
St. Louis
St. Paul, Mianeapolis
Pullman
Itetus
D. J. Flanders
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Pawtucket
Marlboro
South Framingham
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Albany R. R
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Albany
Concord Junction
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Stonington
Mansfield
Peter Clark
A. C. Kendall
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Salem
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Amesbur
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Montreal
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Sedgwick
Bar Harbor
Jonesport
Machiasport
Frank Jones
Wonom
Ayer Junction
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W. N. & P. Divisio Nashua
Milford
Wilton
Greenfield
Peterboro
Bennington
Hillsboro
Keene
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Concord
White River Junction
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Warner
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Newrt
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Lyndonville
Ao River
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Burlington
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Monco
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Boston Air Line
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