Their Silver Wedding at High Street Home
Mr and Mrs Frederic J Flemings celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a large reception at their High Street Lowell home. Guests from Boston Cambridge New York Providence Lawrence Attleboro Antrim N H Andover and other locales attended. The event featured smilax and cut flowers, Atwood's orchestra, and a variety of gifts including a silver tea service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Flemings
High Street
Boston
Cambridge
New York
Providence
Lawrence
Attleboro
Antrim
N. H
Andover
Lowell
Burtt
Atwood
Lester A. Flemings
Alice
Flemings
Charles Flemings
Warren Reid
D. L. Page Company
Lena M. Reid
Ethel Reid
First Baptist Church
Frank A. Bowen
H. C. Fuller
M. Bancroft
W. H. Pepin
A. F. Swanton
Charles A. Eveleth
Harry Stocks
A. F. French
Arthur J. French
Loring L. Trull
E. F. Ferrin
Nellie French
J. F. French
Eliot H. French
Oscar Swanson
G. F. Malmstead
F. A. Amidon
Worcester
Isley
Manchester
C. N. Rhodes
Haverhill
L. G. Holt
BE. A. Bartmess
Yonkers
N. Y
Ella Holt
Memorial Day Plans by G A R Committee
A joint committee of three G A R posts met in Memorial hall to finalize Memorial day plans. Commander Robinson of Post 185 presided as subcommittees reported progress and chief parade marshal Dr George E Pinkham was not present until the meeting’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Worthen
Adjt. Worthen
Park Garden
Belvidere
Nesmith
East Merrimack
Merrimack
Monument Square
City Hall
Dutton Street
Shattuck
Huntington Hall
Shattuck Street
Huntington
Jackson Halls
Memorial Hall
Robinson
George E. Pinkham
Ife
Stories of the Sixth Master Mechanics Reunion
The Master Mechanics squad of Company 66th Massachusetts Infantry U S W held its first annual reunion at the St Charles hotel. Tales of campaigns and camp life were shared by Durrell Spaulding and others. A business meeting elected Phillis president and Brackley clerk for the year. The group plans an annual reunion on May 6, the squad’s 1898 Camp Dewey organization date, with hopes every member attends in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th
Massachusetts Infantry
Pearl T. Durrell
Judson Philips
Calvin Dewel
Forest Durant
Charles Spaulding
Waldo F. Miles
Ralph A. Brackley
St. Charles Hotel
Cal
Camp Alger
Jud
Durrell
Spaulding
Priv
Brackley
Porto Rico
Phillis
Camp Dewey
Local cycling and racing news including Lowell riders and Burkes All-Star game
Tonight in Associate hall Burkes second team faces an All-Star aggregation in a hot contest. Lowell cycling activity increases as riders train for expected meets headlined by Claude Hamilton and Emery Soule. The 8 C W plans summer meets likely to eclipse prior records, while Plugger Pt1 Martin continues to win in Australia. Albert Porter promotes a $10 forfeit for a purse race with George Brady. James T Wild completes a 104 mile century from Forge Village to Walpole in 15 hours 45 minutes riding time despite a strong wind.
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Burkes
Lowell Flyers
Claude Hamilton
Lowell
Emery Soule
Soule
Martin
Australia
Albert Porter
Fred Maguire
George Brady
Forge Village
Walpole
James T. Wild
Middlesex Club Women Lead State Federation Efforts
The Middlesex club reports four years on the State executive board. Mrs. Charles E. Adams chairs the directory committee and, with Mrs. Virginia G. Hill, completed a widely demanded club speaker directory. The club expands its program with 89 sessions, 40 member-led meetings, and courses in literature, art, science, and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Adams
General Federation
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Milwaukee
Norton
Tyler and Perry
Middlesex Club
Charles T. Billings
Laura Knott
Charles Eliot Norton
America
Lowell
Tyler
Balliett
Whitney
Salem Normal School
Club Year in Review Highlights Botany and Lectures
About one hundred fifty members attended a year’s program illustrating botany topics with slides and demonstrations. Notable events included a bacteria lecture by Dr Thomas B Smith and sociological talks by President Frost and Miss Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Thompson
Thompson
Professor Perry
Perry
L. E. Davie
Boston
Colonial Hall
Science Committee
Hollis Webster
Ganong
Tyler
Grace D. Chester
State Normal School
Miss Chester
Thomas B. Smith
Board of Health
John Graham Brooks
Frost
Berea College
School of Housekeeping
Mary Trueblood
Middlesex Hall
Norton
Mr.Mabie
Jer
van Dyke
Miss Farmer
Clarence Eddy
Adamowski
Kneisel
Zangwill
Kidd
Adler
Cummings
Chapman
Qliss Cole
Franken St
Mma
Whitcomb-Riley
Seton Thompson
Grossmith
Iba
West Virginia's Coal Supply: Immense Global Potential
A Philadelphia Times ponder piece calculates West Virginia coal reserves at 12.8 trillion cubic feet, about 411 billion tons, and estimates vast logistics energy from the state. It argues the world’s fuel supply may outlive fears of exhaustion and urges readers to note the extraordinary scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Philadelphia Times
Penn Square
Philadelphia
New York Harbor
How Lorna Doone Got Launched
H W Sawtelle recalls the rise of Lorna Doone from a modest 500 copy three volume first edition to a popular single volume edition. He notes accidental popularity spurred by a junior publisher and a coincidental link to the Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise. Carleton & Hovey advertise a 25 cent thermometer reduced to 6 cents.
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Lorna Doone
England
Australia
Marquis of Lorne
Louise
Lorne
H. W. Sawtelle
Review of
Carleton & Hovey's
Taylor Roofing Co. offerings and service motto
The Taylor Roofing Co. advertises roof repairs and related work including gravel roofing, carpentering, cellar cementing, house painting, and shingling. It promotes readiness and invites customers to send their address for figures, listing 140 Humphrey St and telephone contact. Taney operates in out of town places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Rogging Company
Eat Nuts and Grow Fat Salvation of Nut Sales
An old newspaper ad extols peanut products with claims on health and appetite. It promotes salted peanuts at 10 cents per pound, salted pecans and almonds at 75 cents, plus peanuts in shell and assorted nuts. It cites peanut paste for sandwiches in half pound jars at 20 cents and one pound jars at a higher price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
A New Welsbach Light Promises Brighter Gas Lighting
Lowell Gas Light Co announces the Welsbach Light with the Yusea Mantle claiming 50 percent more light and three times the mantle strength. It promises long life, bright output of 100 candle power per light, and low cost under half a cent per hour. Also offers first class gas cooking ranges on installment plan.
Price of Gas With Prompt Payment Discount Noted
A local notice outlines a price reduction for gas buyers who pay promptly, detailing the discount amount and eligibility requirements. The notice emphasizes faster transactions and potential savings for customers who settle invoices without delay.
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Tewksbury
James Flemings
Mr. Piemings
Howe
Billerica
Florence E. Dickerman
Mr. Wagner
Worthen Street
M. E
Florence E
James F
John A. George A
Charlotte A
Clara L
Harry B
Alice M
Stories OF the Sixth
Local Sporting News
Glore Const Company
Mass
Seton-Thompson
Yellow Stone Park
Garner
Professor Tyler
Mabie
Dante
Miss Dixon
Browning
Royce
Stanley Hall
Tennyson
John Kelloes
Johnson
Gotte
Johnson Laboratories, Inc
Phila
W. T. Griffin
Appleton Street
Meadowcroft Street
Caleb L. Smith
Middlesex Street
Ourieritizen Company
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