Lowell Textile School Graduation Exercises Informal Ceremony
The Lowell Textile school held graduation for evening classes with trustees, palms, and Bard's orchestra. Speakers urged skilled labor, industrial lectures, and the future of American manufacturing while diplomas were awarded to graduates across cotton, woolen, worsted, designing, chemistry, dyeing, weaving programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Textile School
Iibbard
Alexander G. Cumnock
Board of Trustees
James T. Smith
Thomas F. Connolly
Lowell
Edward D. Holden
United States
England
Mr. Holden
Edward W. Thomas
Joseph L. Chalifoux
William W. Crosby
Cumnock
F. F. Ayer
Lawrence graduates dominate local chemistry course cohort
The Lawrence text notes that Messrs White Head and Buzzell are from Methuen, Mr Donovan hails from North Andover, and Mr Hunter resides in Bedford, with the remaining graduates from Lowell. Williamson was the sole student to complete the full three years of the chemistry course among 18 starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Whitehead
Buzzell
Methuen
Donovan
North Andover
Hunter
Bedford
Lowell
Williamson
Chemistry
Parrot Heals Widow in New York Tenement Tale
Jacob Riis recounts how Mrs. Ben Wah, an elderly Iroquois widow in a New York attic, was soothed by a green parrot with a red tuft sent to share her room. The bird’s presence lifts her loneliness as neighbors donate funds and a cage arrives, sparking a warm, transformative recovery that echoes through the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Riis
New York
Ben Wah
Charity Organization Society
Europe
Thumb prints not fixed through life say New Orleans doctor
A New Orleans physician disputes the claim that thumb marks are immutable from birth to death. He cites experiments showing skin wear and healing can alter the prints, making old impressions unrecognizable compared with new ones. He notes changes occur when the outer skin is damaged and peeled, such as after blistering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times-Democrat
New Orleans
Mae
Hs Fellows
Monks of Malabar thrills Opera House crowd
At the Opera House last night Francis Wilson headlined The Monks of Malabar a three act comic opera with Miss Louise McLaughlin as Cocodilla drawing enthusiastic local praise for her singing and acting. The tale follows Boolboom an ivory merchant fleeing India and a plan to dodge a fatal law while rival suitors complicate the plot. The production drew strong notices for Wilson Celeste and Bradford with a standout song and dance numbers leaving the audience amused and impressed. A special notice previews Alice in Wonderland tonight and tomorrow with Elizabeth New Jersey children benefiting the retirement fund for teachers drawing a record crowd and netting about 2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wilson
Malabar
Louise McLaughlin
Louise Lawton
J. Cheever Goodwin
Ludwig Englander
Mr. Wilson
Boolboom
France
Anita Tivoli
India
Nabob
Wilson
Erminie
Marie Celeste
Anita
Joseph
James
John
Lowell
McLaughlin
Zizibar
Edith Bradford
Harry Luckstone
Daru
Hallen Mostyn
Opera House
New York Herald
Elizabeth
N. J
Jacob's Theatre
Mystery Bell Ruse Delights North Billerica
A noon bell ringing in North Billerica caused a crowd to gather as townsfolk speculated on a fire. It was a practical joke inviting Captain Talbot’s home arrival, with youngsters and a few adults part of the merriment and a returned note confirming the ruse. The tale also notes local bunco attempts and ongoing town projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Billerica
Baptist Church
Jonas Whatmough
Mr. Whatmough
Capt
Thomas Talbot
Captain Talbot
Billerica
Maxwell
Kilbourn Townsman Eugene Kilbourn Dies After Illness
Eugene R Kilbourn of Townsend died at Massachusetts General Hospital after an intestinal operation. He was born November 25 1846 and taught in Townsend schools. A longtime M B E church trustee and Sunday school superintendent, he remained active in church duties until shortly before his illness. He passed on May 12 after a Friday operation and a Saturday onset of peritonitis. His wife kept vigil at his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts General Hospital
Eugene R. Kilbourn
Mr.Milbourn
Townsend
Nathan
Eunice (Snow)Kilbourn
Appleton Academy
New Ipswich
N. H
M. BE. Church
Townsend man remembered for community service and faith
Obituary notes a Townsend resident remembered as a cheerful Christian, town selectman, library trustee Treasurer, and charter member of Townsend Grange. He married Abby Turner in 1881 and left four sons, two sisters, and two brothers. Funeral in M E church featured Epworth league and grange participation and clergy from Townsend Worcester. The tribute praised his integrity, advocacy for right, devotion to family church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Grange
Abby C. Turner
Nancy
Eunice
Townsend
Silas
Grand Haven
Michigan
Sidney
Sandusky
Ohio
M. E
Epworth League
Charles Fuller
G. L. Eastman
G. A. Wilder
Grange
A. A. Gerrish
The
Coopers
A. C. Josselyn
E. G. Whitney
C. W. Hildreth
Seaver
E. E. Abercrombie
B. A. Willmott
Granville Pierce
Alonzo Sanderson
Worcester
Kilbourn
C. E
Congregational Church
Boynton to Move Bakery Interest from Groton to Lowell
Mr George L Boynton has bought an interest in a Lowell bakery and will relocate from Groton. Mrs Boynton will close their home and join him this week, while remaining connected to local activities by presiding at least monthly. The couple leave fall plans unstated. B S Clark Post joined a W R Co memorial service with songs and recitations. A M Crane and M P Palmer spoke after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Boynton
Lowell
Groton
Boynton
B. S. Clark Post
W. R. Co
A. M. Crane
M. P. Palmer
Post Commander Duren Leads Veterans at Closing Exercises
Post Commander Duren and comrades Hawkins Gale and Moore of Littleton spoke acceptably as the exercises closed with singing The Old Coffee Kettle. The refrain was led by the corps president Mrs. M. E. Boynton, by invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duren
Hawkins
Gale
Moore
Littleton
M. E. Boynton
Billerica Centre Hosts Shirt Waist Party and Fare Petition
A town hall party led by T. E. Smith drew about 40 couples with Pease's orchestra from Lowell providing music. Citizens of Billerica sign a petition to the Railroad Commissioners praising the five cent fare on electric cars to Lowell, thanking the board for hearings on September 28. The Billerica ball team is set to play the Stonehams on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Smith
Pease
Orchestra of
Lowell
Charles E. Hosmer
Honorable
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Billerica
Stonehams
Birthday party for Mrs Dryden at home
About thirty friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Edward Dryden's home last evening to celebrate her birthday. Activities included games readings and music with a side board gifted by close friends. Trust ice cream and cake were served and the party ended around 10 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dryden
North Chelmsford Carpenters Take Posts at Moore Mill
John LaMountain and Edward Seymour become carpenters at George C Moore's mill. Work continues on tearing down brick sections of the Silver and Gay machine shop after a recent fire. a new two story brick building is planned. Dave Knox to work summer at Perlie Carkin's lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John LaMountain
Edward Seymour
George C. Moore
Silver & Gay
Dave Knox
Perlie Carkin's Lodge
Shiloh Literary Society Meeting Tonight
Dracut notices say the Shiloh Literary Society holds its regular meeting this evening at the home of Miss Julia M. Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh Literary Society
Julia M. Fox
Andover ministers and visitors discuss mass general association
Sunday services by Rev. Shipman and Rev. Noyes with others in Andover as Massachusetts General Association delegates fill the town. Prof. Moore and Dr. Platner highlight talks on ecclesiastical history and the times. The Starbuck funeral is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shipman
Charles Noyes
North Andover
James H. Laird
Hinsdale
South Church
A.B. Colton
Boston
Moore
Seminary
Charles BE. Starbuck
Shawsheen
Frederick Palmer
Christchurch
F Andover
Massachusetts General Association
George F. Moore
Henry M. Moore
Reuven Thomas
J. W. Platner
Harvard
Harvard Delegation Attends Unitarian Conference at Northboro
A Harvard delegation from the Unitarian society attended a conference of Unitarian churches on Thursday May 16 at Northboro. A barge and private teams carried attendees to Hudson where electrics shuttled them onward. The Congregational ladies sent a barrel of clothing to Miss Lillie Whitney in Jacksonville Florida on May 15 for fire sufferers and contributed a substantial sum of money. Mrs Jerome Farnsworth remains severely ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Society
Conference of
Unitarian Churches
Northboro
Hudson
The
Congregational Society
Lillie Whitney
Jacksonville
Florida
Jerome Farnsworth
Local church notices and social updates from Still River
The column lists Union Memorial services at Still River Baptist Church with Rev J G Miller speaking on Fraternal Reconciliation. It notes visits by Mrs Helen Cummings and Mrs Andrew Fairbanks, Miss Helen Savage’s return from Washington, and Abbie M Taylor's marriage to Henry L Harrington. Memorial Day plans include G A R travel routes and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Cummings
Andrew Fairbanks
Boston
Helen Savage
Washington, D. C
Union
Baptist Church
Still River
J. G. Miller
Post 48
Woman's Relief Corps
Cecil Cummings
Somerville
Zephar Taylor
Abbie M. Taylor
Henry L. Harrington
Leominster
Monthly Union Temperance
Unitarian Church
Quartette
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
Ayer
Harvard
Shirleys
Harevard Town Hall
Frices Current Lowell Retail Market May 23 1901
Market prices from local grocers and mills listed by firms including Buttrick & Co. J. B. Cover & Co. D. W. Horne & Co. Killpartrick Bros. F. E. Putnam. Commodities cover grain corn barley meal oats rye meal cotton seed meal shorts buckwheat middlings gluten meal and coal with figures noted in bush and per hundred weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Buttrick & Co
J. B. Cover & Co
D. W. Horne & Co
Killpartrick Bros
F. E. Putnam
Prescott Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Textile School
J. F. Connolly
Thomas Barnes Hitchcock
Frank S. Willey
Paul Bancroft Wesson
Edward S. Swift
Ernest H. Nelson
William J. Jones
Daniel F. Donovan
Thomas Farrell
Paul Carl Burghardt
Charles Henry Holgate
Ernest W. Chippendale
William Aspinwall
Edward J. Scanlon
Walter Killerby
Hudson Peel
Alfred Law
Archibald Grant
Michael Grourke
Bennett Whitehead
Fred Smith
Daniel Hill
Henry Davis
Noah Brooks
William Oscar Buzzell
John James Cheetham
Ralph Hunter
Wilfred Lord
Jackson Chadwick Minge
John T. Noble
Hiram Leland Reynolds
Edward Burnett Saunders
Isaac F. Williamson
Ugh B. McQuade
Hilip Shannon
Ank Morris
Frank M. Berry
Wiliam Frame
Herbert Cowdell
William A. Eviscon
John H. Gagan
Messrs
Willey
Burghatéx
Aspnwall
Scanlon
Peel
Law, Smith
Lord
Br. BR. Williams
Ele Ibe
Bob Schenectady
N.Y
Séktoril
Bunco
Wawence Boat Club
Fordway Bridge
Cimmuttee
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
Chambre
Goffs Falls
Faulkner Park
McQueenan
Talbot School
Talbot Avenue
Nancy Perry
Chris Holmes
Merrimack St
Cook, Taylor & CO
Billerica Centre
Chelmsford
North Chelmsford
Dracut
Andover
COAL
Nes
Turkey
Oran
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