French Mission Arrives in Boston for City Welcome
The Count de Rochambeau and the French mission reached Boston at 5 pm from Newport. Mayor’s secretary M J Curran greeted them at Back Bay station, then escorted to the Somerset. After rest, attendees toured theatres and social events ahead of a busy day.
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Boston
Count de Rochambeau
Newport
R. I
Back Bay
M. J. Curran
Collins
Somerset
Pops
State House
Starvard University
Defective chimney causes townhouse fire in North Jay
A defective chimney at George Grounder’s boarding house triggered a morning blaze in North Jay Maine destroying the boarding house and two small wooden structures. Total loss 7000 dollars with 2500 insured as residents fled in night clothing and Lewiston aid was declined.
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North Jay
George Grounder
Lewiston
Gronander
Open air dance by Bachelor club at Belle Grove pavilion
The Bachelor club connected with the B T I held its first open air dance at Belle Grove pavilion last night. About 8 30 to midnight attendees enjoyed Atwood's orchestra as the organization shows promise. Officers in charge included Joseph Halligan general manager John Curry assistant general manager Thomas Flynn floor director Thomas Devlin assistant floor director and a list of aides.
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Bachelor
Belle Grove Pavilion
Atwood
Nose
Joseph Halligan
John Curry
Thomas Flynn
John Devlin
Thomas Coleman
Thomas Flanagan
Edward
Lake Shore Line Promises Unmatched Comfort and Safety
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway boasts a perfect roadbed, advanced safety signaling, powerful engines, and luxurious equipment. It pledges travelers an unprecedented level of comfort and safety on journeys between East and West, urging riders to choose the Lake Shore road.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Meee
Lake Shore Road
Teachers Social Club organized at St Patrick’s church
The Sunday school teachers at St Patrick’s church organize a social club naming Sadie Mc Court as president and Mary Rourke as vice president. Etta Callahan is recording secretary with John J Murphy as financial secretary and John J Meehan as treasurer. The first monthly social is planned at Willow Dale next Friday night.
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St. Patrick’s Church
Sadie McCourt
Mary Rourke
Etta Callahan
John J. Murphy
John J. Meehan
Willow Dale
Jimmie’s Sunday School Teaches Firm Admonition
The text captures a stilted antebellum style exchange in which a man asks about a companion and insists on direct speech without evasions. The dialogue emphasizes bluntness and a warning to avoid secrecy.
Probate Court notices on Levi B Hall estate in Lowell
Notices detail a citation in the Massachusetts probate matter of Levi B Hall late of Lowell. Hattie D Pond as executrix of George A Kimball’s will presents administration accounts and a final account, with court in Cambridge summoning all interested parties to appear June 3, 1922. Publication via Lowell Daily Courier required for three weeks and mailing of copies to interested parties.
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Levi B. Hall
Lowell
Hattie D. Pond
George A. Kimball
Cambridge
H. Folsom
Eventful day brings Mamie McLean back to health
Mrs Mamie McLean of Detroit recounts years of illness from a childhood cold, doctors giving up, and a dramatic turn after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She credits the medicine with restoring strength, appetite, and normal bodily functions, stating she now enjoys good health and gratitude to the remedy.
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Mamie McLean
HK. Corress Street
Detroit
Mich
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Schnectady
N. Y
Young Lady Marshal Leads New Boston Grave Decree
A four member Post 185 delegation decorated soldiers graves in New Boston led by Miss Alice W. Gowing the school teacher acting as marshal. Speakers Rev H W O Millington Rev Geo F Kenngett Selectman Ut on Col Ripley and Rev William Brown followed by a Grand Army memorial service and student recitations led by A W Coburn and others.
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Frank S. Pevey
E. A. Robinson
Andrew Liddell
John H. Colburn
New Boston
Alice W. Gowing
Lowell
H. W. O. Millington
Fifth Street Baptist Church
Geo. F. Kenngett
Trinitarian Church
Upton
Tyngsboro
Col
Ripley
William Brown
Unitarian Church
Post 120
Gowing
Pevey
McKnight
Hillside Church
A. E. Kingsbury
Silas R. Coburn
Selden Colburn
A. W. Colburn
Courage and Citizenship Eulogized by Grand Army Group
An address extols courage as a civic virtue beyond battlefield valor. It honors fallen soldiers and urges dedication to American citizenship, with a salute to Grand Army companions, attendees, and a Ladies of G A R supper hosted by Post 185.
Post 120 Exercises Endorse War Bravery at Edson Cemetery Supper
About 300 members of Post 120 attended an evening with a supper hosted by W R C No 33 after marching from Edson cemetery. The program featured Rev J M Craig recounting Civil War experiences with the Christian sanitary commission, praising soldierly courage on the operating table and noting six Post 120 losses this year. He urged that the spirit of veterans remain part of national life after the last veteran is laid to rest.
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Edson
Post
Clark
J. M. Craig
First Presbyterian Church
Craig
Christian Sanitary Commission
Dutch Gap
Grand Army of the
Memorial Hall observances honor late mayor in G A R service
After a post parade the G A R Post 42 gathered in Memorial building. Commander Cowley opened with tribute to the late mayor and read a Gen. Dudley letter praising Dimon and Lieut. Simon for soldierly qualities. Speakers included Rev. George H. Johnson and Miss Ober. Band selections preceded and followed by brief remarks from W R corps and post leaders. Supper served upstairs by Women’s Relief corps and volunteers.
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Post 42
Memorial Building
Charles Cowley
Nathan A. Dudley
Dimon
Ship Island
30Th New York
Gon. Andrews
Gen. Butler
Comades
Simon
Chase
Lowell
John Giblin
George H. Johnson
Jeremiah Crowley
Miss Obe
Ladd and Whitney Circle G A R Holds Memorial
Ladd and Whitney circle No 8 Ladies of the G A R visited Edson cemetery to decorate the graves of deceased sisters and conduct their memorial service for the circle.
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Ladd and Whitney
Edson
Parade Notes at Post 185 Hall and Veterans Decor
Ladies of Ladd and Whitsey circ le set a handsome table for the parade. Grand Army graves now outnumber comrades three to one. New Boston marshal praised for easy and graceful duties. Col Ripley oversaw hitch free arrangements. Capt Ken leads blue coats. S of V captain honored with bouquet. boutonnieres by Ladies Aid. Monument square festooned and beds fresh after rain. Cake prize to Post 185. Walter A. Leach made the winning cake. Also included is a diatribe on biliousness and a promo for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by druggists.
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Ladd and Whitsey
Grand Army
New Boston
Col
Ripley
Ken
Cannon
Sons of Veterans
The
Aid Society
S. of V
Ladies’ Aid Society
Monument Square
Hattie Best
Walter A. Leach
For Rent and Sale Ad from Chelmsford Area
TO RENT five rooms in repair near the mills seven rooms in Middlesex street best furnished rooms in the city FOR SALE a nice little two acre place in Chelmsford with fruit and new buildings seven-room cottage and stable hem house only 1600 T. H. ELLIOTT 64 Central street Tel 908-2
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Middlesex Street
Chelmsford
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Doe and fawn seek human refuge in rural tale from Sullivan County
A New York Sun item recalls wild deer seeking help from people when pursued by dogs. Stories include a splen did doe in Carley seeking shelter from hunters, a fawn entering a farmhouse and finding care, and a doe that stayed on a farm until her death, illustrating deer behavior and human- deer cooperation in Sullivan County.
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Sullivan County
New York Sun
Maine
Carley
A. G. Welch
Welch
Melvin Carley
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