Fortified native wines and royal loyalties in court
Bowles of wine fetch high when Judge Hadley sets market price. The court room is described as packed though certainty about the courtroom crowd is uncertain. The piece notes Luna as an aggressive Filipino and references Gen Otis as unlikely to be moon struck. John Harvard again receives annual paint and is praised as a red scholar in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Luna
Gen
Otis
John Harvard
Cambridge
Way-Conant Nuptials Celebrate Boston Pair in Worcester
Miss Augusta Fielding Conant and Frederick William Way were married at the bride’s brother Frederick Conant’s home in Worcester. Rev. L C Manchester officiated in the presence of relatives. Henry L Huntress attended the groom. no bridesmaids. A luncheon followed and the couple began their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Fielding Conant
J. E. Conant
Frederick William Way
Boston
Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Frederick Conant
Westford Street
L. C. Manchester
St. John's Church
Henry L. Huntress
Visit of Miss Livingston in Washington D C
Miss Agnes Livingston of Pawtucketville is in Washington D C visiting a dear friend and plans to stay about two weeks. Mr and Mrs Thomas Wardell welcome a baby daughter at their home. Mrs J J O Dwyer of 148 Midland Street hosted twenty friends last night with a phonographic exhibition by Edward O'Brien and family members contributing to the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Livingston
Pawtucketsville
Washington, D. C
Thomas Wardell
J. J. O'Dwyer
Midland Street
Edward O'Brien
Obituary notices for Mary Shepherd Irene Downing and Franklin Appleton Pickering
In this city on May 23 Mrs Mary A Shepherd widow of James Shepherd aged 67 funeral at the Ladies Home Thursday at 2 30 In this city may 23 Irene Downing age 9 months 25 days at the home of her parents Andrew and Thomma Downing 4 Varley avenue and Franklin Appleton Pickering aged 68 years 9 months 24 days in Newington New Hampshire May 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Ld Ladies
Mary A. Shepherd
James Shepherd
Downing
Andrew and
Thomma Downing
Varley Avenue
Irene Downing
Pickering
Newington
N. H
Franklin Appleton — Pickering
Her Theory about Bughts Mane Like Hair
Maud wonders why young Mr Bught wears long hair. Miss Cayenne says he is lionized and feels uncomfortable without a mane. The quip reflects social teasing in a Washington Star snippet.
Vedette Bicycles Offered At Thompson Hardware
Thompson Hardware Co sells Vedette bicycles in two 99 patterns at 25 and 26 dollars each. The un equaled pricing stands out in local commerce as a notable bargain for riders and hobbyists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Hardware Co
Eighty years old Queen Victoria celebrated in England
Torrents of rain greeted Queen Victoria on her eightieth birthday with Windsor a holiday and choral serenades. The London celebration was postponed to June while Windsor honors included a knighting in Windsor. Berlin hosts a Potsdam palace banquet with imperial attendance. The report also covers local social events, an inquest on arson in Jaquith farm, and municipal notes on street railway, stolen team recovery, and Civil War veteran commemorations with bells and band selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen Victoria
Windsor
Eton
J. T. Laundry
W. H
Arthur G. Kidder
The
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Congregational Church
Vyentry
Ada Huntly Pillsbury
Nashua
Eugene Field
Pillsbury
Ada Huntly
O. W. Hill
Boston
Jaquith
Blake
Woburn
Street
North Woburn
Wilmington
Reading
A. T. Bond
Selectman Kelley
New Hamp Shire
Blond
Lawton Troops Engage Filipino Forces Near Manila
Gen Lawton's rear guard of two Third and two Twenty Second Infantry regiments clashed with insurgents near San Miguel Balinag and Santarita. One killed, fourteen wounded, twenty prisoners, thirty rifles seized. Lawton's force arrived at Malolos after twenty days and twenty-two fights, claiming 28 towns captured and large rice destruction with substantial enemy losses. Oregon and Minnesota regiments return to Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Lawton
San Miguel
Balinag
Pasig Ferry
Bell
Santarita
Malolos
Oregon
Minnesota
Strike Ends as Buffalo Dock Laborers Win Demands
Buffalo May 24 dock hands ended a five week dispute by securing nearly all demands. Workers swarmed the docks to seek work as strict binding agreements placed no friction, delighting business leaders. In Washington McKinley cabled Queen Victoria on her anniversary expressing respect and best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Washington
McKinley
Queen Victoria
Beloved Maine Teacher Willeam L Jones Remembered
Middlesex County recalls Willeam L Jones born Fairfield Centre Maine who overcame illness to attend Coburn Classical Institute and Colby College class of 9 with high honors. A self taught educator, he supported college papers and plays, helped on his family farm, taught yearly, earned A M in 1897, and uplifted his scholars and the middle class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willeam L. Jones
Fairfield Centre
Maine
Coburn Classical Institute
Colby College
Waterville
Salem Salutation: 91 Year Old Bertram Home Inmate
Hiram Andrews of Salem is 91 and the oldest resident at the Bertram Home for Aged Men. A Carlisle native, he came to Salem after childhood schooling here, worked as a carpenter and pattern maker, joined the Salem Mechanic Light Infantry, and remained an earnest universalist. He was twice married and fathered five children who all died. He has several surviving siblings and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Andrews
Salem
Bertram Home
Carlisle
Nehemiah and Mary (Thompson) Andrews
Centre
Jocelyn
Washington Street
Southwick
Essex Street
Otis Andrews
California
William Andrews
San Francisco
William D. Dennis
Memorial Day procession set for Chelmsford schedule
The Chelmsford Memorial Day march forms at the town hall at 9 15 led by Chief Marshal Erastus A Bartlett. The route runs through Central Square Littleton Street to the cemetery for G A R rites, then to Bridge Street and the common for a monument salute and dirge before returning to the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus A. Bartlett
Town Hall
BE. A. Bartlett
James P. Omerson
W. R. Fowle
H. R. Hodson
Talbot Mills
North Billerica
Arthur M. Warren
Chelmsford School
Fred McNutt
Veterans’ Association
Perham
J. A. Bartlett
High
Central Square
Littleton Street
Alfred Day
Bridge Street
Central Congregational Society
H.S. Perham
E. C. Bartlett
Burton W. Potter
Kaeq
Worcester Bar
Sixth Regiment
Mth
Vermont Regiment
Grange Meeting Details June 1 Arbor Day Programs
At the grange meeting on June 1 the lecturer will discuss Arbor Day observances by members followed by readings and quartet songs from Tl Madagascar. A short paper on Francis Hill, the lecturer’s subject, will be presented. Union memorial services are set for Sunday at the Unitarian church with veterans and G A R members expected. Rev L H Buckshorn will give the address before leaving for California. Decoration of soldiers graves is planned for Tuesday the 30th with a band, march and hall address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. C. Bartlett
Carl L. Atwood
Geo. A. Parkhurst
James P. Emerson
Francis Hutchinson
Elizabeth Litchfield
Leighton
H. N. Wilson
Carlisle
James A. Hadley
H. B. Proctor
H. S. Perham
Nantucket
Grange
Madagascar
Francis Hill
Lectur
Resignation Read By South Chelmsford Pastor
Last Sunday Rev. A. A. Bickford, pastor of the Baptist church at South Chelmsford, read his resignation to take effect July 1. He has twice held the pastorate here and earned the respect and esteem of all who have known him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Bickford
Baptist Church
South Chelmsford
Body of Ayer man found in culvert after missing days
The body of 27 year old Albert Chauvin, missing from his home in Ayer since Tuesday, was recovered from a culvert beneath the Fitchburg road on Monday. Death appeared to be drowning with no signs of foul play. Chauvin was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Chauvin
Ayer
Fitchburg Road
Chauvin
Reading Woman's Christian Temperance Union Anniversary
The Reading Womans Christian Temperance Union marked its 23d anniversary at the First Baptist church on Tuesday night. County president Mrs. Rolfe of Concord delivered the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Woman's’ Christian Temperance Union
Rolfe
Concord
Ladies Whist Club Holds Final North BilLerica Meeting
The Ladies Whist club of North Bil lerica held its final meeting of the season Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs F H Parker Supper was served during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Whist Club of
North Billerica
F. H. Parker
City Hall gossip hints at council rifts and debt limits
City hall chatter suggests divisions within the council beyond party lines over new construction and sewer work. The debate centers on paving plans, the Westford street contract, and a looming debt limit of 117 500, with officials like Alderman Libby pushing contracts and Superintendent Cheney facing information requests. Also noted are numerous obituaries and funeral services for local residents, listing several families and church ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Appropriations
Robert BE. Crowley
Boston Paving Company
Libby
City Hall
Westford Street
Dimon
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Rosalie Dumas Paulint
The funeral of Mrs Rosalie Dumas Paulint widow of Julius Paulint and mother of several relatives was held this morning from her Westford Street home with services at St Patrick's Church. Energy and music marked the mass with a large turnout of relatives, floral tributes, and clergy from multiple orders assisting. Interment followed at Catholic Cemetery with a substantial procession of bearers and officers arranging church and home services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Dumas Paulint
Julius Paulint
Charles M. Williams
Lucius F. Paulint
Julius J. Pawint
Westford Street
Bt. Patrick's Church
M. J. Leonard
Richard 8. Burke
Fr. McHugh
W. D. Joyce
John P. Reynolda
Sisters of Charity
KE. F P. Faulkner
Schmidt
O. Salutaris
P. P. Haggerty
J. J. Finn
Local Obituaries Notice Listings
Mrs Catherine Holland aged 35 dies at home 62 Newhall street after long illness leaving husband Patrick Holland street department worker and three children. Mrs Ann Hartigan 65 dies at 45 Bleachery street widow of Thomas Hartigan survived by son Thomas. Michael Tully civil war veteran dies at 2 Kinsman street survived by wife and two daughters. Anastasia Collins dies at St Johns hospital age 87 leaves two sons Michael Collinsville and John Lowell. Timothy J Lyons dies at Highland avenue North Chelmsford age 4 leaves wife four children three brothers three sisters. Mrs Anna Merrifield formerly Miss Colwell buried in Lowell cemetery services Thurs 10 30 am cemetery chapel invited friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Holland
Newhall Street
Patrick Holland
Ann Hartigan
Kinsman Street
Anastasia Collins
St. John’s Hospital
Michael
Collins’ Mills
Collinsville
John
Lowell
Timothy J. Lyons
Highland Avenue
North Chelmsford
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Inside Out
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for poor blood and weak organs. It claims internal health, vigor, and a flushed complexion result from prompt use, citing a testimonial from Hattie J. Taylor of Woodstown New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hattie J. Taylor
Woodstown
N. J
Private Aldrich Dead of Company G Sixth
Private Harvey M. Aldrich of Company G Sixth regiment died after a long illness linked to his Porto Rican service. He passed at 29 Washington street after hospital care in Lowell General. He was 19? No, 4 years of age? This entry notes his death and the forthcoming military funeral arrangements and community reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey M. Aldrich
Lowell
Porto Rico
Washington Street
Aldrich
Lowell General Hospital
Company G
Capt
Carr
Sergi. Hunton
Corp. Doyle
Chester A. Aldrich
Ble
William H. Brown
Gorham Street
Manchester Unity Odd Fellows
Company I
Prodigal Son closes parish anniversary with choral concert
The spacious church hosted a musical finale drawing many nonmembers. Soloists included John Wibberly Arthur T. Munn and others in Sullivan’s The Prodigal Son. Baldin conducted with aid from Harry Whittemore Grace church Manchester. Rev Chambre spoke on music in worship amid a parish reunion tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messiter
Hodges
Farrant
Goss
Baldwin
Harry, Whittemore
Grace Church
Manchester
N. H
Dr. Chambre
Continued A Week In Police Court Case Details
The case of Camille Roussin and Zolique N Leclair charged with unlawfully keeping liquor was continued for one week by Judge Hadley. Defendants held on $200 bail each. John M Ryan embezzlement case postponed to June 1. Three drunks noted. Annie C Claire sentenced to one month workhouse. Mary A Langan fined $2. James H Finness assigned to Probation Officer Tuttle for six months. Mary J Carney, sentenced to six months workhouse, withdrew appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Roussin
Zolique N. Leclair
Hadley
D. J. Donahue
John M. Ryan
Joseph S. Saratekin
Annie C. Claire
Mary A. Langan
James H. Finness
Tuttle
Mary J. Carney
Special Services At Central Fu Church Revival Continues
The special services at the Central fu church on Paige and John streets drew sizable crowds. Rev. Smith Thomas Ford preached last night from the text Let the filthy be filthy still Let the holy be holy still. Tonight Rev. F A Warfield will speak and the next two nights will feature Rev. W H O Millington and Rev. A BE Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige and
John Streets
Smith Thomas Ford
F. A. Warfield
D. D
W. H. O. Millington
A. BE. Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nota Bene
Savings Deposits & Payments
S&ntu
Raders Nat
Ban
Provident Life and Trust
Robert F. Marden
Courier-Citizen
E. Medina
Hal
Merrimack Slrce
England
President McKinley
Berlin
Victoria
Potsdam
Middlesex County
Chelmsford
Westford
Shuman
Merrimack
Cheney
Committee On Sewers
Board of Aldermen
Hincheyharp
Sadie
Marguerite Pevey
Post Office
Nellie
Elizabeth Lynch
Delia Jones
J. J. Robinson
Susie McNearney
J. W. Westwood
Daniel V. Donovan
James EB. Donnelly
N. D. Drury
Familly
Patrick Roane
Dennis Cohen
Andrew Dooley
Marblehead
Thomas Rothwell
Samuel Robinson
Joseph Robinson
New Haven
Conn
Jeremiah Geary
Lakeview Avenue
St. Michael's Church
Richard Boland
Rogers
Thomas Hennessey
William McDonald
William Murphy
James Callahan
John O'Neil
Michael Murphy
Jere
Cross
James
Kate Tweed
Sarah Conlon
George Small
William J. Corbett
Fletcher Street
George F. Kenngett
Edson
Molloy
William W. Giles
Pelham
James Green
James Cummings
Fred A
Albn A
George W
Harper B. Giles
Charles Adams
J. A. Weinbeck
Rev
Wm. Brown
Tyngsboro
Post 185
Frank Adams
Fred Baron
Andrew Liddell
H. W. Allen
Grand Army
J A. Bartlett
J. R. Pletcher
Lowell Cemetery
Jeremiah Hurley
Worthen Street
St. Patrick's Church
Fr. Burke
Aulkner
O'Donnell
Bridget Berlin
St. Patrick’s Church
O'Brien
Mrs
Sarah L. Robinson
Church of the Sacred Heart
John P. Reynolds
Adelaide Bb. Sullivan
James Bo. Donnelly
Nano Gallagher
St. Peter’s Church
Thomas P. Boulger
Mabel Ware Murphy
Mags
James Murphy
Thomas Boulger
BH. Molloy
Messrs
Arthur Hearney
John Dooley
Marbiehead
United States Cartridge Company
Frank J. O'Heir
Health Department
Private Aldrich
G Co
Sullivan
St. Anne's Church
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