Try Horties coat Burn Wilsons coat
An advertisement page lists several sales and offers. It mentions Horties coat and Burn Wilsons coat, Wood's bundle sales with coupons, a 58 cent alarm clock, piano leases from M Steinert Sons Co, Rogers knives and stainless ware, and the Prairie State incubator touted as superior. Located promotions reference Merrimack street and Bay State hall with social and meeting notices.
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Hortie
Wilson
Cr. H. Babbitt
Dutton Street
Merrimack Corp
Alexander
Central Street
Boston
Notre Dame Literary Circle
Academy
George W. Fiske
Appleton Street
Lowell
Socialist Labor Party
Joseph Malloney
Workingmon
Bay State Hall
Wood
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Steinert
Fearless riveters soar above Chicago skyline on steel
Steelworkers on high city buildings endure nerve testing to join the Brdggebukiers' union. 25 men work atop the top story 400 feet high, crossing 18 foot beams, jumping to floors below at noon, and hoisting seven ton columns. They face danger from falling objects more than ground crashes, yet their nerve and precision keep them safe. Chicago Tribune reports the creed of strength, skill, and stoic labor.
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Brdggebukiers’ Union
Chicago Tribune
Butler Statue Battle in Massachusetts Legislature
The bill to appropriate 25000 for a Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler statue faced a second hearing in Boston. Opponents urged public funds not to memorialize Butler while supporters, including Rep. Hayes and Col. Higginson, defended his memory and asserted broad public gratitude.
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Benjamin F. Butler
Committee On State House
Boston
Col. N. P. Hallowell
Medford
Gen. Butler
Butler
Commonwealth
T. J. Gargan
General Butler
Massachusetts
Lincoln
General Grant
Admiral Farragut
Charles Sumner
Washington
Cyrus Cobb
Hayes
Mr. Hayes
John M. Thurston
Northbridge
National Home
Henry Lee Higginson
New Orleans
Andrew
Colonel Drinkwater
Higginson
William Endicott
Moorfield Storey
Lowell
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Butler, Storey clash over record at Massachusetts hearing
In Lowell a hearing on a political bill featured Mr. Storey defending Butler's record with a sourced book while Mr. Hayes challenged edits and asserted Butler’s writings omit Storey. A. J. Howe of Lowell supported the governor and senators pressed the bill as thirty locals voiced views before closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Mr. Storey
Lowell
Congress
Middlesex
Essex County
Butler
Mr. Hayes
General Butler
A. J. Howe
Washington
Baltimore
J. Malcolm Forbes
Building Trades Council expands with new unions
The Building Trades council drew a large crowd despite a storm as Electrical Workers Plumbers and Sheet Metal Workers delegates joined. An 8 hour day to start April 1 1902 was endorsed with a plan to levy dues to cover council expenses. Next Friday the council will welcome Boston agents Brophy and Holland to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Brophy
Steam Fitters’ Union
Holland
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Boston
Carpenters’ Union
Nelson
Tremont Theatre's King Dodo Shatters Boston Comic Opera Fame
In its third Boston week, King Dodo at Tremont Theatre draws packed houses unseen in local comic opera. Luders music, 25 numbers, and frequent encores propel the show, with Hitchcock as the lead and Simp son famed for stage allure. New cast additions including Louise Montrose and Oliver Holden bolster a management bent on lasting popularity.
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Dodo
Tremont Theatre
Boston
Bumble-Bee
Diana
Whistlers
Raymond Hitchcock
Cheridah Simpson
Louise Montrose
Oliver T. Holden
Overtime Bill Prompts Labor Leader Floor Chance
A renowned textile worker, who has opposed the overtime bill in past years, is expected to gain floor time at the Trades and Labor council meeting tomorrow. The event centers on labor policy and workplace standards.
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Trades and Labor Council
Evening High School Graduation Exercises Scheduled
The graduating exercises of the Evening High School will occur one week from next Monday night, March 10. The school term closes on Monday next.
Company Offers Large Lot of Secondhand Gas Ranges
Local dealer advertises a substantial supply of secondhand gas ranges, many in near new condition, offered at very low prices. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect inventory and compare deals.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Courier
Camden Messenger endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as highly effective for coughs colds and croup. The paper notes its family use and urges readers especially with small children to keep it at home as a safeguard. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Camden
8S. C
Jotham Goodell Lowell Property Auction Notice
Jotham Goodell announces an absolute auction of valuable Lowell property on Cabot Street near Merrimack and Moody. The three adjacent blocks include 72 74 76 with 20 rooms across four tenements and a basement laundry, 68 with two tenements, and 5169 square feet of land fronting Cabot and a rear passageway. The estate yields about 104 dollars monthly, with rentals from four tenements and two tenements in 68, plus laundry income. The seller, aged 84, describes the property as the best renting investment in Lowell, with strong demand and a prime location. Auction to be held March 6, 1902 at 2:30 PM on the premises, with a deposit of 850 dollars to the auctioneers J E Conant & Co.
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Cabot Street
Merrimack
Moody Streets
Jotham Goodell
Moody Street
Cabot Streets
Lowell
Real Estate Hustle of A. C. Wheelock in Lowell
A. C. Wheelock buys the Merrimack property on Nesmith street from the Merrimack corporation. Wheelock, once a Lowell dry goods trader turned real estate speculator, plans residence use and has expanded holdings including Lee street land bought for a nominal price during the panic era. He recalls early deals, including selling a lot to William H. Parker, now deceased, and notes a growing portfolio with recent purchases totaling over one hundred thousand dollars.
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Mr. Wheelock
Lowell
Merrimack Street
Lie
Wheelock
Lee Street
William H. Parker
Land and property sales sweep the town weekly
Eugene G Russell sells land on Inland street to Amasa Brown. W E Potter Jr reports multiple weekly sales including Bleachery street houses 11 12 13 to Elizabeth Richardson and a corner lot to Annie McKinnon and Mary McGann. The Nesmith Street Burroughs house goes to A C Wheelock via Potter with E R Donovan and J J Grey planning an office at St Peters cemetery entrance. Plans include 300 trees, a Merrimack Mfg Co dye house extension by J H Walker, Mohaar Plush mill by William H Wiggin, brick work to George Staples and foundation to Cyrus Barton. Father OBrien bid on the Ayer residence but owner refused. Mrs Mary Mahoney plans an apartment on Hanks Street with son John S Mahoney drawing plans. Ginter Grocery of Boston leases Railroad Bank Building for three years to start May 1.
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Eugene G. Russell
A. C. Russell
Inland Street
Amasa Brown
W. E. Potter, Jr
Lowell Bleachery Company
Elizabeth Richardson
Cottage House
Carter and
Livingstone Street
Annie McKinnon
Mary McGann
Otis and
Bourne Streets
Agent
Moore Street
Fred E. Haines
Burroughs
Nesmith Street
A. C. Wheelock
E. R. Donovan
John J. Grey
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Merrimack Mfg. Co
J. H. Walker
William H. Wiggin
George Staples
Cyrus Barton
Ayer
Pawtuck Street
Father O’brien
St. Patrick’s Church
Mary Mahoney
Hanks Street
John 8. Mahoney
Ginter Grocery Company
Boston
Railroad Bank
Real Estate Transfers in Week Ending March 1 1902
The record lists transfers including Lowell Rodrick Descheneaux to Georgianna Matte a land and buildings on Endicott Street for 1 dollar, Lowell Breachery to Mary McGann et al on Bourne Street for 2600 dollars, Mary A Joy to Sheldon W Churchill on Wilson Street for 1 dollar, Lena M Holt to Ida J Grey on Carson Street for 1 dollar, Locks and Canals proprietors to Edward P Bliss et al the upper free landing Western Avenue for 1 dollar, Merrimack Woolen Mills to Alois J Pradel on Lakeview Avenue and Third Street for 1 dollar. Verrazano Simpson to Esther.
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Lowell
Rodrick Descheneaux
Georgianna Matte
Endicott Street
Lowell Breachery
Mary McGann, Et al
Bourne Street
Mary A. Joy
Sheldon W. Churchill
Wilson Street
Lena M. Holt
Ida J. Grey
Carson Street
Locks and Canals Proprietors
Edward P. Bliss
Upper Free Landing
Western Avenue
Merrimack Woolen Mills
Alois J. Pradel
Lakeview Avenue
Verrazano Simpson
Esther P. Simpson
Third Street
Esther
Do You Dread March Father John's Medicine Ad Card
A vintage advertisement urges fear of March colds and promotes Father John's Medicine as a pure wholesome food medicine that prevents illness after exposure. It contrasts with nerve-dulling cough balms and presents the product as a body builder for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Obituary for Maria Flynn and Simeon Fraser notice
Maria Flynn longtime Lowell resident dies at 32 Cady Street aged 61. Survived by daughter Mrs Thomas Mulvey six sons William Patrick James Eugene Michael Charles and sister Mrs Catherine Benson of Lawrence. Simeon Fraser aged 74 of 731 Lakeview Avenue found dead in bed Friday morning. heart failure listed as cause after lighting kitchen fire around 5 am and being discovered at 7:30.
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Maria Flynn
Cady Street
Lowell
St. Peter’s Parish
Thomas Mulvey
William
Patrick
James
Eugene
Michael
Charles
Catherine Benson
Lawrence
Simeon Fraser
Lakeview Avenue
Funeral for Thomas J. Davis Veteran Printer Held at Home
The funeral of Thomas J. Davis a veteran printer was held Friday afternoon at his home 404 Bridge street attended by former associates in the printing trade. Rev Charles T Billings of the First Unitarian church and Miss Brainard of the First Spiritualist society officiated. A quartet led by George F Sturtevant sang. Bearers were Libby Taylor Potter and Mahoney. Body entombed in Edson cemetery under J B Currier’s direction.
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Thomas J. Davis
Bridge Street
Charles T. Billings
First Unitarian Church
Miss Brainard
First Spiritualist Society
George F. Sturtevant
Messrs
Libby
Taylor, Potter and Mahoney
Edson Cemetery
J. B. Currier
Obituary notices from Boothby Pitts Flynn and Sullivan
In Boston on Feb 26 Clarence L Boothby funeral arrangements set for Sunday at 1 30 private services at 12 Midland street and 2 o’clock at Free Baptist church in Chelmsford street. Arthur P Pitts aged 41 in city Feb 28 at 7 Hereford place leaves widow and one son Maria Flynn aged 61 in city Feb 28 to be buried at 2 o’clock from 82 Cady street relatives invited Joseph Sullivan aged 60 in city Feb 28 death reported body moved to O Donnell undertaker warerooms.
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Flynn
Maria Flynn
Cady Street
Sullivan
Joseph Sullivan
O’donnell
Picture Framing at Makers on John and Merrimack
A notice urging residents to bring any rescription photographs to Makers at the corner of John and Merrimack Streets for framing work. The item emphasizes this shop as the proper place for such framing tasks.
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John and
Merrimack Streets
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Lowell Daily Courier
Wood's
Prairie State
W. T. S. Bartlett
Ma’frs
Intervale Mills
Quinebaug, Conn
Geo. H. Wood
Moorfield
Rep. Hayes
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Evening High School
Lowell Gas Light Co
Courier
J. E. Conant & CO
Lowell, Mass
Burrows
Nesmith
Street
Merrimack Corporation
John J. Hart
Salman Sirk
Corporation
Sirk
Merrimack Manufacturing Company
Howe
Harry E. Shaw
Fred N. Wier
Odd Fellows
Middlesex Company
Zaker M. Hogen, Et al
Church Street
Ethan A. Smith
George L. Hubbard
Burtt Street
Billerica
E. P. Kenney
Maude B. King
Andover Street
Catherine R. Preston
Annie R. Faulkner
James R. Faulkner
Lilla Evelyn Perry
Andover Road
James R. Adams
Letitia Blenner
Hassett
Lowell and
Billerica Road
Chelmsford
Mary L. Putnam
John C. Blaisdell
Emil T. E. Johnson
John S. Ryan
West Chelmsford
Dracut
Josepha Caderette
Samuel Hagerman
Winnifred B. Robinson
James Stuart Murphy
Albertina Caderette
Brookside
Tyngsborough
Geo. B. Perham
Harry R. Warley
Horace Ela
Huord Street
Telephone
Central ST
Effie L. Palmer
Sbriglia Method
Swan
Lowall
Edgar A. Barrell
Swan Building
Tremont
Whitely
Alice M. Schauss
Ww. P. Brazer & CO. Central
Cor
Market ST
India Digestive
Leanne
THE
India Food CO
Stamford
Conn
J. B. Goodwin
Thorndike ST
W.T.S. Bartlett
W. C. Hinckley
Middle Street
LA Grippe
Optician
Geo. G. Rogers
Garter & Sharburne’s
Sexabies
G. H. Davis
Varnum Ave
Washington Party
A. L. Bacheller
Old Point Comfort
Ely
Arlington Street
Snyder Bros
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