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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1901

Page

5

Former Congressman Boutelle Dies at McLean Asylum

Charles Addison Boutelle, 62, of Bangor Me died at the McLean asylum in Waverly Mass after more than four years of treatment for brain trouble. Pneumonia, developing last Sunday, was the immediate cause. Daughters Grace Annie and Mrs. William W. Palmer of Bangor survived, with Grace at the bedside. Boutelle, born Feb 9 1839 in Damariscotta Maine, served in the U S Navy, later edited the Ranger and Whig and Courier, presided as Maine Republican delegate, and was elected to the 48th Congress and subsequent terms. He sum­ moned to Boston from Bangor in his final illness, and spent his last months at McLean.

Boston Charles A. Boutelle Bangor McLean Alyue Waverly Mass Boutelle F. M. Johnston Jolly F. M. Johnson B. P. Boutelle Johnston McLean Asylum Charles Addison Boutelle Damariscotta Yarmouth Academy United States Navy West Gulf Charleston Wilmington St. John’s Bluff Jacksonville U. S. S. Sassa Albermariele United Nyanza Mobile Mississippi Sound New York The Ranger Whig and Courier Maine

Foresters of America Open State Convention in New Bedford

The State convention of the Foresters of America opened at Guard's Armory in New Bedford with about 400 delegates. Mayor Charles S. Ashley and Dennis J. McAuliffe welcomed attendees, and State Deputy Bernard Flaherty of Fitchburg responded to the offer of the freedom of the city before the session turned private.

New Bedford

Postal Dept Blamed In Embezzlement Case At East Northfield

Boston May 21 Judge Lowell criticized the Washington post office department during sentencing in the Samuel E Walker embezzlement case at East Northfield. Walker fined 300 for misappropriating 400. Edward W Lang pleaded guilty to mailing obscene pictures. sentence deferred. William W Closhessey got ten years for uttering counterfeit coins at East Boston. Leslie L Newton had obscene letters case placed on file.

Boston Post Office Washington Lowell Samuel E. Walker East Northfield Walker Edward W. Lang Haverhill Massachusetts Reformatory William W. Closhessey East Closhessy Leslie L. Newton Greenfield

General Association Congregationalists Meet in Andover

The 99th annual meeting of the General Association of Congregational churches of Massachusetts opened at Andover Theological Seminary church. Prof. George P. Moore gave the welcome, Henry M. Moore presided, and Rev. Eugene Webster reported 601 churches with 113235 members. About 150 delegates attended with over 200 expected tomorrow as work begins. session ends Thursday.

Andover General Association of Congregational Churches of Massachusetts Andover Theological Seminary George P. Moore Henry M. Moore Somerville Eugene Webster Neponset Massachusetts

Still Dragging for Reed Body in Brockton Reservoir

Divers search the Brockton reservoir for the body of Hon William L Reed believed drowned. Although 76 he was a capable swimmer and may have swum before sinking. This afternoon a systematic search focused on nearby woods.

Brockton William L. Reed Brockton Reservoir Reed

Men search woods and reservoir for missing man body

Forty one men divided into three squads search the adjacent reservoir area. George F Keith, son in law of the missing man, offered a $300 reward. The city pays the searchers by the hour. Tonight excessive dynamite was exploded to stir the water in hopes the body surfaces. Search is expected to resume in the morning.

George F. Keith

Blood Better. Miss Davis may recover after shooting

Bridgewater May 21 Miss Fawn Davis seriously injured by H E Blood in last evenings shooting remains critically ill but shows signs of possible recovery. Doctor probes wound while Blood, wounded in the head, is held at the lockup and insists he is not dying. Mrs Nickerson injured slightly as the shooter spoke of his apparent remorse while his stepdaughter and the Nickerson family face the aftermath.

Bridgewater Fawn Davis H. E. Blood C. J. Mercer Linnie

Nervura remedy praised for child with chorea

A Brockton father reports his daughter Esther improved after using Dr. Greene's Nervura Blood and Nerve Remedy for chorea. The ad urges immediate treatment for nervous disorders in children and offers free advice and examinations from Dr. Greene at 834 Temple Place Boston.

Dr. Greene

All at Sea Fall River Mills Fail To Agree on Curtailment

Fall River manufacturers remain at odds as outside mills refuse to join curtailment plans. South and New England price cuts persist with quotations at 24-16 cents while the selling committee offers several proposals, including wage cuts of ten percent and production curtailment. Some see potential in a combined wage reduction and production curtailment to move stock, others distrust collective action and favor individual management.

Transcript Fall River New England New Jersey Manufacturers’ Association Association

Bomb Blast at Cambridgeport National Bank Wounds Clerk

A dynamite bomb exploded around 10:46 AM in the Cambridgeport National Bank stairway near the money room. Cashier Will Roaf was struck by bricks but remained at his desk. no theft occurred. Inspector Murray confirmed dynamite. the blast damaged the banking room, upper offices, and surrounding walls. The bank, Asa P. Morse president, Will F. Reass cashier, Walter G. Davis clerk and manager, reorganized 1845, sits at 591 Massachusetts Avenue. No suspect seen. a real estate man recalled a suspicious remark. The blast suggests a time bomb possibly planted the night before.

Boston Cambridgeport National Bank Will Roaf Walter Davis John T. Dwyer Dwyer Cambbridge Massachusetts Avenue Jay Law Office FE. H. Jose Ie Walter G. Davis Asa P. Morse Chas. James Frank H. Jones Chas. Bullock Levi Hawkes

Asheville Floods Hit City and Surrounding Areas

A special report from Asheville describes the heaviest rainfall in years causing ruined bottomland, gulches on hillsides, destroyed bridges and impassable roads. The electric light plant fires were reached by floodwater and the city lost power. At Biltmore, cottages flooded and residents moved belongings upstairs. In Knoxville, Upper Mast Tennessee saw unprecedented rain washing out bridges and rail lines. trains blocked and telegraph wires down.

Asheville Biltmore Vanderbilt Knoxville Tenn Upper Mast Tennessee

Ex-Secretary Alger Aboard Ship Ill With Brights Disease

In Detroit on May 1, friends report ex Secretary of War Alger is gravely ill aboard a ship en route to Carlsbad Germany. Bright's disease grips him, with end near only a matter of time. He has long been precarious since retirement from the cabinet. For weeks he has been confined to his room and callers were told gall stones caused his malaise.

Detroit Mich Alger Carlsbad Ger Bright Gen. Alger

Municipal leagues admitted to affiliated membership

The National Municipal League announces to Philadelphia on May 21 that by order of its executive committee the Massachusetts Civic League and the Municipal League of Lowell Massachusetts have been admitted as affiliated members.

National League Philadelphia National Municipal League Massachusetts Civic League The Municipal League Lowell Mass

Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years Suffering

Josh Edgar of Germantown Cal recounts fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism and says he found relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports being cured promptly and remaining symptom free. The liniment is advertised as available from all druggists.

Josh Edgar Germantown Cal Chamberlain

Herald critiques Mrs Stannard on role ideals

The conservative Herald also criticizes John Strange Winter for praising a woman’s sole aim as a regular income and wife and mother. It argues Mrs Stannard aspires to broader ambitions beyond that limited ideal.

Herald Stannard John Strange Winter

Hobart Mausoleum to Be Built in Barre Vermont

The planned mausoleum for Vice President Garrett A Hobart will be constructed in Barre Vermont. It will measure 40 by 22 feet on the floor and stand 18 feet high with fluted Tonic columns and carved capitals. The contract price is believed to be about 25000 dollars.

Barre Garrett A. Hobart Paterson N. J

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