Westford Academy celebrates graduation day and honors long service
Graduation exercises at Westford Academy took place in the Unitarian church on a sunny Friday. Gov. John D. Long and other officials spoke as three graduates Eva L. Burnham, Albert W. Gurney, and Archie A. Hartford received diplomas. The program featured essays on the referendum, a Panis Angelicus performance, and remarks on women’s advancing roles in society. The board elected officers, and a new student catalogue was approved for printing.
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Westford Academy
Unitarian Church
Frost
Miss MacDonald
Geo. T. Day
J. A. Bartlett
Edward Prescott
Daisy Shaw Merritt
M. S. Buckingham
A. E. Prescott
Mr. Buckingham
Unitarian Society
Eva Lockwood Burnham
Albert William Gurney
Archie Augustus Hartford
Archie A. Hartford
Switzerland
United States
South Dakota
Minnesota
Canada
Westford
Panis Angelicus
Edna L. Ferguson
Ben Hur
Gehler
Barnby
Albert W. Gurney
Thizeh
Egypt
B. C
Albert E. Prescott
Eva L. Burnham
Women’s Congress
Harriet Hosmer
Miss Stebbins
Mary Livermore
Frances Willard
Clara Barton
Helen Gould
Hartley
Horton
Mr. Horton
J. D. Long
Charles 8S. Hamlin
Sbeston
Gov. Long
H. E. Fletcher
America
D. L. Page Company
Grace
J. S. Moulton
Board of Trustees
The
John D. Long
Sherman H. Fletcher
H Edward Prescott
Abiel J. Abbot
George T. Day
E. A. Horton
J. Adams Bartlett
Abiel J. Abbott
Henry M. Wright
Reverend Baker Surprises Portland Prayer Meeting
Rev. Dr. Baker of Portland attended the First Congregational church prayer meeting last evening, arriving unannounced to lead the gathering. A large crowd, over a hundred, welcomed the surprise as Rev. Ralph Gillam previously led the session.
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Dr. Baker
Portland
First Congregational Church
Ralph Gillam
Baker
Club Fees Due Reminder for Members
Members are reminded annual fees are now due and must be paid before July 1 to Mrs. A. G. Pollard at 110 Mansur Street.
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A. G. Pollard
Mansur Street
Fewer Gallons, Wears Longer Paint Claim Debated
An old advertisement asserts Devoe Lead and Zinc paint covers more with less and lasts twice as long as traditional lead and oil mixes, promoting efficiency and durability for building coats.
Cures Told Of Pink Pills For Pale People
A Worried man from Ohio recounts paralysis recovery after trying Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He credits neighbors in Sistersville and the pill remedy with restoring movement and energy, noting improved walking and feeding himself within weeks. The ad touts pills as a cure for various nerve and blood disorders available at druggists or from the company.
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Mr. Hubbard
Mrs. Smith
New York
Sistersville
W. Va
Timothy Cushion
Mr. Sipher
Sipher
Cushion
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schnectady
N. Y
Rochester Man Hid From Taunton Murder Police Say
Rochester police report a man named John E. Gallagher alias John E. Dunn, wanted for murder in Taunton, Massachusetts, has been working in Rochester with the Rochester Railway Co. A $300 reward is offered. Taunton details describe Gallagher entering a window at midnight November 3, 1897, shooting Joseph McMahon and wounding his wife, with Gallagher intent on killing the whole family before fleeing.
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Rochester
N. Y
Taunton
Mass
John E. Gallagher
John E. Dunn
Joseph McMahon
Gallagher
Rochester Railway Company
McMahon
Taunton Street Railway Company
Wedding Presents From Maker's Corner Shop Ad
Wedding presents suggested as framed pictures and mirrors from Maker's at corner No. Foley's Kidney Cure recommended for kidney health. Sold by F. C. Goodale and C. B. Carter.
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Foley
F. C. Goodale
C. B. Carter
Carleton & Hovey Clearance Sale Highlights Bargains
Three months after a low price sale by Carleton & Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street the firm touts bargains from solid back toothbrushes at 10c to assorted toiletries and housewares. Items include soap, alcohol stoves, talcum powder, bath sponge, whisk brooms, thermometers, brushes, powders, and more, with many items priced at 6c to 10c and nothing over 1c for some.
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Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack Street
Beacons Hill House Monday Highway Bills Move Forward
Boston sending lawmakers toward final action on a Boston subway bill and a reassessment measure for highway costs. Senate engrossed the subway bill with no debate, setting Monday at 1 30 for House debate. Lynn highway bill passed 63 to 48. Cape Cod beach grass bill faced reconsideration in Senate, engrossed 18 to 14.
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Boston
Senate
House
Manning
Lynn
Cape Cod
Harvell
Mann
Gibson
House Proceedings on Amendments and Caucus Reform
The House debated reconsidering yesterday’s vote on a popular vote amendment to the constitution. Debates covered Boston precinct caucuses under election commissioners, Somerville applicability, and primary elections. Several amendments were rejected or engrossed, with adjournment pending Friday’s schedule.
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Dean of
Wakefield
Adams
Melrose
Luce
Somerville
Boston
McNary
Kinney
Draper
Story
Gilpatric
Duff
Coulthurst
Mr. Quinn
Messrs. Brigham
Marlboro
Quinn
Parker
Springfield
Saugus River
Commercial Street
Lynn
Committee On Ways and Means
Messrs. O'Neill
New Bedford
Keenan
State Board of Charity
Cruel Teacher At South Grammar School Incites Outrage
Ernest Berry of East Hamilton lies at home with a broken leg and injuries to the head after alleged brutal punishment by Mr Gates, principal of South grammar school. The incident occurred about 10 am while Berry read poorly. The boy remained in the outer room until 11:45 am before authorities were summoned. The school committee will investigate the affair.
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Hamilton
Ernest Berry
Gates
South Grammar School
East Hamilton
Methuen
Senate debates reruns and engrossments in day session
Senators tackle reclaiming province lands for Province Town harbor with 27009 spent already and no gains. Nye supports waterworks bill while others amend revisals. Boston surface drains sewer bill engrossed and subway bill advanced. Slade’s ferry bridge review postponed after a recess. Senate adjourned to Monday.
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Senate
Harwells
Rockland
Provincetown Harbor
Nye
Cape
Berry
Suffolk
Jones
Middlesex
House
Slade's Ferry Bridge
Fall River
Somerset
Fales
Norfolk
Ways and Means
Morrison
Morse
Hampshire
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promises Instant Pain Relief
Farm accidents occur frequently with cuts stings and bruises. The advert claims Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves pain instantly and encourages keeping it handy for all injuries on the farm.
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Thomas
Foley's Honey and Tar Alleviates Bronchial Coughs
Chronic bronchial troubles and summer coughs can be quickly relieved and cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by F. C. Goodale and Co., Cartar.
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Foley
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C. B. Cebu
NEW York Cloak and Suit CO
John Sirée
Eastman Kodak Co
Rochester Optical Co
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South Grammar School of
Gardner Bros
Pine Street
Highlands
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Hibbard
Lakeview Theatre
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Brown University
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Woburn Brass Band
Tremont Theatre
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MMNER
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Lexington & Boston St. Ry
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Aewton
Park Street
Sullivan Square Terminal
Lexington & Boston Street Railway
Lexington, Mass
Newton No Railway Co
Newtonville
Ker
India
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Caleb L. Smith
Grogery
Middlesex St
C. and
Hire’s
G.G Resa
Wm. Nichols & Co
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Anions
Ce Otis
Willow Spring Water Co
P.O. Sox
H. M. Sargent
Mgr
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