Oldest Midtig County daily paper in 1836 lineage
The Courier Citizen, established 1836, bills itself as the oldest and best daily paper in Midtig gex county. It announces publication every day except Sundays and holidays from Courier-Citizen Building on Vimeck Street Lowell, charging 12 cents a week or 59 cents a month. COURIER CITIZEN COMPANY.
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Midtiggex County
Ist
Courier-Citizen Buildins
Vimeck Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Boston and Maine R R Trains Between Lowell and Boston
Notice from Middlesex Street Station about train service on the Boston and Maine line running between Lowell and Boston with schedule changes and station details. Indicates operations at Middlesex Street Station and directions for passengers.
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Lowell
Boston
Isolation and debates dominate Lowell politics in 1898
In the Lowell Daily Courier from October 28 1898 Geo Fred Williams laments Col Bryan isolation and recalls his own requests for isolation or promotion. Governor Long backs cabinet seats in Congress for explanatory reach, while both parties push debates. The piece argues Spain views Democratic success cautiously as peace talks stall, urging support for Knox for Congress.
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Geo
Fred Williams
Col. Bryan
Burt Bryan
Fred
Bryan
Welcome Home Sixth Brave Boys of Lowell
The welcome home of the Sixth marks a proud return for the brave boys and a notable achievement by land and sea. The piece lauds the army's essential service despite harsh conditions and public skepticism, highlighting the enormous challenges faced by soldiers during the campaign.
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Lowell
Lowell Soldier Boys Return in Glorious Homecoming
The speaker honors the Massachusetts Sixth and its soldiers for braving hardships at sea and land, praising naval valor and equally recognizing soldiers' sacrifices. He lauds their role in national glory, insisting the homecoming is a romance and the regiment’s fame is imperishable. The nation’s future rests on settling remaining issues with the same resolve.
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Massachusetts Sixth
Lowell Soldier
Welcome Home Sixth Massachusetts Regiment
Quotations warn against overindulgence for returning Sixth veterans and urge careful hospitality. The Boston press stresses the regiment’s strong record, resilience, and high esteem for its leadership, noting a bright past and enduring service as it comes home.
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Sixth
Massachusetts
Boston Journal
City Hall to Replace Schoolhouse as Canvassing Meeting Site
A hearing was held to consider moving the canvassing of electoral returns for the 25th and 27th districts from Lyon street school house and Gorham street court house to City Hall. County commissioners heard arguments from City Clerk Cadman and clerks Parkhurst and Chandler, who cited convenience and better facilities. No legal bar was found, and commissioners are expected to grant the change with no formal action taken.
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Lowell
Lyon Street
Gorham Street Court House
City Hall
Court House
Gould
Upham
Bigelow
Cadman
Geo. A. Parkhurst
Chelmsford
John H. Chandler
Tewksbury
Mr. Cadman
Messrs. Parkhurst
Chandler
Plan to clear Hoosac tunnel by pumping smoke to shaft
Fitchburg railroad and Stanley Electric officials in Pittsfield propose venting tunnel smoke through the central shaft atop the mountain half way through the tunnel. A hood over the shaft would house a mammoth centrifug al fan powered by 125 horsepower from North Adams Electric with a Stanley motor, aiming immediate implementation.
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Fitchburg Railroad
Stanley Electric Company
Pittsfield
Hoosac
North Adams Electric Company
Stanley Electric
Springfield Republican
Yonkers Statesman Quote Exchange Sparks Humor Debate
A Yonkers Statesman snippet captures a witty couplet where she notes her husband rarely laughs at his jokes, and he counters that blame may be misplaced. The brief exchange highlights light domestic humor in a local column.
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Yonkers
Crow Calls and Town Tales From Tyngsboro
A reader recalls a flock of crows and a local hunter using an owl decoy to bait crows, condemns such cruelty, and riffs on Lowell pen shortages. The note also praises late writer Webster and commends police for orderly handling of a crowd at the depot with unpaid officer service.
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Tyngsbore Club
Lowell
Baker and Gott Married in Universalist Rites
Clarence S. Baker and Miss Florence G. Gott wed Thursday afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Rev. C. E. Fisher at the First Universalist church. Bridesmaid Miss Ethel Gott and best man Mr. Arthur Cleveland attended. The couple will reside at 131 Coburn Street.
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Clarence
Baker
Florence G. Gott
C. E. Fisher
First Universalist Church
Ethel Gott
Arthur Cleveland
Coburn Street
Chelmsford Hosts Three Day Evangelist Meetings
Evangelist S Hartwell Pratt of Springfield and Gospel Singer J A Birkholz of New York conducted three days of meetings in Chelmsford at the Baptist church. Morning prayer strengthened faith, Bible readings impressed attendees, and evening Gospel services drew large crowds despite bad weather. The events boosted local spiritual life, with attendance from South Chelmsford, West Chelmsford, North Chelmsford, Middlesex Village, North Billerica, and Lowell. The Unitarian fair closed with a well attended program featuring Ida Marie Rogers, Ethel L. McGrathe, Chas G. Martin, Blanche Martin, Miss Livingston, Louise Campbell, and Warren C. Hin.
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Baptist Church
S. Hartwell Pratt
Springfield
Simger J. A. Birkholz
New York City
Pratt
J. A. Birkholz
D. L. Moody
Carnegie Hall
Cooper Institute
Birkholz
South Chelmsford
Lowell
Ida Marie Rogers
Ethel L. McGrathe
Chas. G. Martin
Blanche Martin
Ethel Livingston
Louise Campbel
Warren C. Hin
Community Notes From South Chelmsford
Several local residents are mentioned: Geo M Fletcher is now more comfortable and can sit up briefly each day. Lorenzo Sweetzer plans to move into a new house in early winter. Laura Jacobs of Manchester New Hampshire visits sister D W Bickford. Russell George remains ill at home. Masonry work continues on the parsonage chimney in B parish.
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Geo. M. Fletcher
Lorenzo Sweetzer
Laura Jacobs
Manchester
N. H
D. W. Bickford
Russell George
Labor Question and New Theatre at City Notes
Professor Edward Cummings of Harvard outlined the shift from tools to machines driving modern industry and its impact on progress, labor, and society. The article previews upcoming lectures and reviews several plays and performances at local venues, noting casts, production quality, and ticket sales timelines.
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Edward Cummings
Harvard University
Middlesex Women's Club
Pilate
Students of Labor
Leiter
Cummings
Concert Postponed and Old Kentucky at Opera House
Concert by the Welsh Singers is postponed due to the lead soprano’s illness and will likely be rescheduled for early November. Saturday features In Old Kentucky, a celebrated American play in two performances with full original scenery. May Irwin engagement announced, promising audience appeal.
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Keith's Theatre
Keith
Boston
Minnie Dupree
Dixon, Bowers
Dixon
Willett-Thorne Fraceurs
Verdi Quartette
Savans
U.S. S
Brooklyn
Boston Commandery
Knights Templar
Pittsburg
Opera House
Old
Kentucky
Metropolis
Litt
May Irwin
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