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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1894
Page
1
Funeral Notices for Mary Kelley and Patrick Lawton
Mary F Kelley aged 11 died in Lynn while visiting for weeks. Undertaker O Donnell moved her to her parents home 28 Pleasant street. Funeral held this afternoon and interment in Catholic cemetery. McDermott undertaker. Patrick Lawtons funeral held this morning at St Michaels church Hey officiated by Fr Scannell. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Delegations from Court Merrimack AOF Division 11 AOU Emerald Associates Wolfe Tone Guards attended. McKenna officiated with pallbearers from associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Kelley
Lynn
O' Donnell
Pleasant street
Patrick Lawton
St. Michael's church
Hey
Scannell
McDermott
Lowell Notes Show Trade Dull and Legal Checks
Local notes report dull trade in saloons and sluggish activity in the New England and Eastern leagues. Lowell Football club to meet Thursday evening. Milkman Daniel G. Wilson fined 145 for milk law violation. U.S. Marshal Galloupe investigated illegal liquor dealers. Several locals named for revenue law violations. U.S. Tea Co. Lowell advertises samples and product claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
New England
Charles M. Fowler
SUIPING SIG ‘s
uneppipy
suid siey ven
Daniel G. Wilson
Joan Davidson
Crescent beach
Boston & Maine
Harriman Suspender company
Cadet Rifle Team Selects Members for State Meet
The Second Corps rifle team for the state competition includes Lieut. G. E. Worthen, Sergt. W. H. Bean, Priv. G. E. Worthen, and Pvt. C. Burnet among others from the corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. G. E. Worthen
Sergi. W. BH. Bean
Priv. G. E. Worthen
WW. C. Burnet
Nashua Marriage Unites May Still and James Clifford
May Still of Nashua and James Clifford of this city were united in marriage at the Luton house in Nashua yesterday afternoon by Rev. C. W. Rowley. The couple will reside in Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Still
Nashua
James Clifford
Luton house
C. W. Rowley
Lowell
Ledger clerk arrested for altering bank ledger figures
Altoona Pa August 22 Harry Clabaugh a ledger clerk at the suspended second National bank was arrested yesterday for altering figures in the banks general ledger to deceive Bank Examiner Miller A missing landlord Nasawa New Hampshire August 22 J F Wade landlord of the Grand hotel at Mont Vernon has disappeared leaving many creditors behind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALTOONA
Harry Clabaugh
second National bank
Miller
Nasawa
N. H
J. F. Wade
Mont Vernon
The St Job Print Sets City Standard in Printing Quality
No local printer matches The St Job Print for machinery and superior workmanship. Have you experienced their work yet?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Job
Caledonian Games and Electric Bike Meet Promises Thrills
The Social Athletic club staged a sparring exhibition featuring Flaherty and Sullivan as well as bouts between Kane, Cullen, Carney, Leary, Walsh, Haley and others before about 200 spectators. Caledonians prepare for Saturday’s River side oval events with 23 contests valued at 309 dollars including dashes throws and jumps. The Riverside oval hosts a second electric light meeting next Wednesday with one mile handicap 250 class and half mile open races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The Social Athletic club
Martin Flaherty
Jerry Sullivan
Worcester
Flaherty
George Dixon
Sullivan
dukes
Jack Sullivan
Michael Kane
Ralph Cullen
Patrick Carney
Luke Burke
John Leary
Luke Walsh
Patrick Haley
Walsh
Pibroch
Caledonians
Riverside oval
People and travel notes from local city society
A long list of residents visiting or traveling to places such as Old Orchard Augusta Me Birmingham Ala York Beach Kennebunkport and Mount Vernon with numerous marriages engagements and social events. Notable items include Telene Murnighan’s death at 47 Chapel street Dr Carolin and Will Fox returning from Europe, and the Mount Vernon institute trusteeship for George A. Marden and John H. Colby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. W. Cheney
Old Orchard
Fred Howard
Augusta
Julia Wilson
Bridgeport
Lizzie Donahoe
Pleasant street
F. J. Saunders
Ocean Park
J. T. Roy
Birmingham
Ala
Frank J. Gilday
York beach
James Shaw
Mary Shaw
Pittsfield
Paul R. Furlong
West Chelmsford
Ki. J. Griffin
Billerica
Liverpool
George E. Bell
Robinson
Capt
Win. Flynn
QWouse
Sharon Springs
Sev
R. A. Greene
Mount Vernon
Edward &. ene
Dr. Butterfield
Derry
H. Major
M. G. Perkins
Canada
Annie Mosher
Centre street
Newburyport
J. B. Field
Field
W. B. Jackson
Jackson
North Andover
Opening of Fay Bros and Hosford Opera House
Fay Bros and Hosford announce the opening of their opera house for the 1804 95 season with Peter Dailey's A Country Sport a bright farce. Harry M Morse new acquisition formerly with Jed Prouty company is a favorite hero. Doors swing inward Monday evening for a rousing opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Bros. and
Hosford
Peter Dailey
Harry M. Morse
Jed Prouty
Opera house
Mortgage on L L and HL Street Railway North of Boston
A nearly two million dollar mortgage is recorded in Lawrence. The Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill street railway company pledges all real and personal property and franchises in trust for payment of bonds totaling 1800000. The American Loan and Trust Company of Boston acts as trustee for the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LawRencE
Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill street railway company
American loan and trust company of
Boston
Police Committee Probes Police Fund Victory Bill Fight
The police committee will investigate charges that officers helped raise funds to hire counsel to defeat a police bill. Officers who paid lawyer Tapley $105 will be summoned to reveal contributors or face removal if they refuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapley
Boston Carriers Jubilant Over Uniform Supplier Decision
Boston post office carriers cheer a ruling allowing option in uniform purchases. They favor a local dealer in Lowell over the Baltimore firm, believing better prices and choices exist for outfits and accessories. The decision also pleases Lowell carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston post office department
Boston
Baltimore
Lowell
Unemployed commission hearing on Springfield tramps rise
At Springfield last night a hearing before the unemployed commission heard the city marshal report a 59 percent rise in tramps at the station house. Mrs. C. G. Whiting of the Union relief association testified aid was granted to many applicants and that the group plans rag carpet work for women this winter. Labor union representatives testified to the contrast between employment during hard times and normal years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
station house
C. G. Whiting
Tnion relief association
association for aid
Marriage certificate access for minors under age limits
Under chapter 101 of the acts a male under 18 or female under 16 may obtain a marriage certificate from a city or town clerk without probate court order in their district. Parental or guardian consent must be submitted to the judge of probate before the order is issued.
Death of Constable Streeter shocks community
The community mourns after the sudden death of Constable Streeter. Streeter, known as Ife in earlier years, was active in business and served as assessor of taxes in 1885 and 1887 before becoming a constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable Streeter
Ife
Bicycle Theft Report Hits Street Railway Employee
Mr. Wheeler of the construction department for the street railway reported his Stearns bicycle stolen last night from under his nose. Authorities urge vigilance for bicycle thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
street railway
Stearns
Police Court Tries Twelve Drunks and Domestic Disputes
In a police court session twelve drunken defendants faced fines or probation. Michael A. Keon pleaded not guilty to obstructing the street and a continuation set for Saturday. Margaret Smith was fined 82 for striking Maria McCabe, sparking neighborly conflict as the McCabes and witnesses clashed over discipline and accusations. Jane Ackerson and Mary Martin denied assaulting Catharine Martin, who testified about provocation on Fay's court steps. Lawyer Enright represented the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Keon
Margaret Smith
Maria McCabe
McCabes
McCabe
Smith
Jane Ackerson
Mary Martin
Catharine Martin
Catharine
Fay
Enright
Kindergarten Admission Test Drawn For Chelmsford Street
On September 4 at 3:50 p.m. a test will be held in the high school for admission to the training school and kindergarten. Shortly before, a letter signed by 51 Chelmsford residents urged a new kindergarten at the Chelmsford Street school. The school board’s regular meeting, usually Monday night, is expected not to be held. Whitcomb is visiting Bath, New Hampshire, and will tour Plymouth, North Florida summer school after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
vinze
Whitcomb
Chelmsford street
Bath
N.H
othe
Plymouth
Debate on liquor trade at Workingmen's Union meeting
A meeting of the Workingmen's Debating Union was held at Free chapel on Middlesex street. Mr HA Deal opened the debate on the resolution that the liquor trade is the greatest barrier to human progress. Debaters included George Hamlett John P Guild Rhoades Fahes John Noble Murray Sutcliffe Shery and W M Joy. The next meeting will debate eight hours constituting a day’s labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workingmen's Debating union
Free chapel
Middlesex street
HA. Deal
Messrs
George Hamlett
John P. Guild
Rhoades 2. Fahes
John Noble
Murray Sutcliffe
Shery
W. M. Joy
Hearing on Brooks Cowley cases postponed to next Tuesday
The George M. Brooks probate judge's cases against Charles Cowley, to be heard before Henry P. Moulton in the police court library, were continued until next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Brooks
Probate
Charles Cowley
Henry P. Moulton
police court
Chelmsford Officials Review New State Highway Route
State Highway Commission leaders McClintock and Perkins visit Chelmsford with County Commissioner Reed to inspect a proposed road from Princeton street to North Chelmsford. Local officials welcome the plan and discuss funding, maintenance, and state assurances under the latest highway act aimed at improving roads statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. McClintock and
Perkins
state highway commission
Reed
Princeton street
North Chetusford
Middlesex street
Dickman
Dunlap
Johnson
Westall
Bowers
Hoean
Smith
Board of trade
Highland club
commonwealth
Death notices from Bedford Lowell and nearby towns
DEA PHN Joseph T Savage died in Bedford New York last Friday father of Mrs Charles Tewksbury and Mrs S S Hammond of Lowell. James McConville aged 27 died Monday at the Corporation hospital. Funeral from 9 Cady street. Patrick Laughton aged 75 died Monday evening at Ku Lakeview avenue. Nellie E Leslie of S46 Pletcher street died at West Bangor New York at 7 o clock Monday evening buried Champlain New York. Deceased leaves a father, mother and six sisters. Thomas Sieran aged 77 died at Westford Monday night. Mary E B Trask died last evening at 300 Thorndike street aged 14 years survived by two sons and one daughter funeral tomorrow at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Savage
Bedford
N. US
Charles Tewksbury
K. Hammond
Lowell
James McConville
Corporation hospital
Cady street
Patrick Laughton
Ku Lakeview avenue
Nellie EE. Leslie
S46
Pletcher street
West Bangor
N. Y
Champlain
N.Y
Thomas Sieran
Westford
Mary EB. Trask
Thorndike street
Seeing the U. S. How a Boss Stocking Knitter Paid His Expenses
A street vendor in Merrimack Street tells how a UK stocking knitter, boss to twenty hands, travels with a partner to sell stain eradicator to fund his trip. He visited Lowell recently and, while impressed, plans further exploration of American municipal life. Officer Jack Crowley provided local context on governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack street
England
United States
Lowell
Jack Crowley
Middlesex Manufacturing to Resume Work Next Monday
The Middlesex Manufacturing company will resume work in several departments next Monday amid tariff uncertainty and market doubts. Officials will not state the proportion of work to be out, but many men are expected to be employed and no further shutdowns are hoped for at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Manufacturing company
Colored Knights of Pythias meet in Indianapolis
The international meeting opened in Indianapolis on August 22 to reunite the colored Pythians. A quadrilateral split arose over the insurance fund, causing a rift within the order during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
INDIANAPOLIS
the
Colored Knights of Pythias
colored Pythians
Provisional Committee Formed on Lake River Ship Canal
On August 22 in Pittsburg an executive committee was named to devise plans for the Ohio River and Lakes canal project. The group met to draft a public statement outlining the proposed construction and objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PITTsnt ke
Lake Rive ship canal
Ohio river and
lakes
Davenport Gala Honors Sons of Veterans Parade Inaugurates Fair Grounds Battle
In Daverpond Louisiana on August 22 the town dressed for a gala event honoring the Sons of Veterans. The parade drew over 100 men in line and a shan battle occurred at the fair grounds. The national meeting of the Ladies Aid society drew about 60 delegates.
Diamond merchant Warns of Smuggling Rise
Lew Abrahams, a diamond merchant, predicts higher American duties will boost smuggling as America remains a large diamond market. In Chicago five thousand Italians Hungarians and Poles gathered at Rock Island tracks seeking work beyond the 50 men needed. police dispersed the crowd to clear trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpox
Aus
Lew Abrahams
optnion
America
Cmcaco
Rock Island tracks
Clearing Their Skirts in Controversy Over Enrolled Bills
Washington officials deny responsibility for punctuation errors in tariff schedules. Four comparisons found the enrolled bill a perfect copy of the Senate measure. George B. Parsons notes mistakes arose from Senate amendments and notes a semicolon was misused after "diamonds" in the free list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
house
house committee on
congress
senate
George B. Parsons
Body Exhumed Highlights Doctor's Involvement
Mt Hope cemetery exhumation reveals death certificate incomplete and Mary A Mc Donald 60 of Winehendon identified as the deceased. Dr Roberts A Clarke alias Dr A Monroe in custody charged with a criminal operation and to face a habeas corpus hearing next Thursday. Springfield reports unemployed aid commission's three sessions endorsing winter measures and farm work proposals for the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. McDonald
Wine vhendon
Roberts A. Clarke
BR. A. Monroe
Ingalls
Charles street
Saud
Opening of Methodist camp meeting in East Errisu
About five people attended the opening meeting of the annual session at Heddins grounds. Clergymen from southern New Hampshire and eastern Massachusetts were present. Rev. George W. Norris is in charge of the season of worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Errisu
XN. H
Heddins grounds
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
George W. Norris
worslip
Alexandria man ends life after insomnia battle
Henry Dangerfield a well known Alexandria resident shot himself yesterday after months of insomnia. He was said to be well supplied with means and money. The death is noted as a suicide in this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALEXANDRIA
Henry Dangerfield
Boston salesman found dead in Old Orchard hotel
Saco Maine August 22 W E B Weyer commercial traveler for a Boston beet and shoe firm was found dead at the Aldin House Old Orchard yesterday afternoon. Death attributed to neuralgia of the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
W. EB. Weyer
Aldin House
Old Orchard
Drowning near Magdalen Islands claimed four fishermen
Meat Cour, Aug. 22. Valenti Petipas and his son Charles Vigneau perished with Simon Cyr and Nelson Cumming when their fishing boat capsized off the Magdalen islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meat Cour
C. B
Valenti Petipas
Charles Vigneau
Simon Cyr
Nelson Cumming wer
Magdalen islands
Pullman Denies Florence Engagement Report
Chicago August 22. George M. Pullman denies reports that his daughter Florence is engaged to the Prince of Isenberg-Birstein. He refused to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHicaGo
George M. Pullman
Florence
Prince of Isenberg
Northwestern Electric Light and Power Company Assignment
Chcago August 22 The Northwestern Electric Light and Power company has made an assignment. The corporation supplied light and power to private con suite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chcaco
Northwestern Electric Light and Power company
Ninth annual encampment opens in Rochester
The ninth national encampment of the Union Veterans' Union began in Rochester on Aug 22. George Z Oaks declines the nomination for commander in chief due to ill health, with Tim set to receive the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Union Veterans’ union
George Z. Oaks
Tim
Judge Ward dies after stroke at 70 in Rhode Island
Newport reports Judge Henry N Ward aged 70 died yesterday from a stroke. He served 50 years as clerk of the lower courts in Rhode Island’s 61st district. The obituary notes his long public service and local influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
K. J
Henry N. Ward
Rhode Island
Shufeldt Distillers Shut Down Amid Whisky Slump
In Chcago on August 22 the Shufeldt distillers, controlled by the trust, halted operations due to low whisky demand. The plant currently holds about 1.8 million gallons of whisky in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chcaco
Shufeldt distillers
trust
Britannia to Race Vigilant for Cape May Cup
London Ay 22 definite arrangement sets Britannia as rival to Vigilant in the race for the Cape May cup on September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
Britannia
Starving Men Appeal for Aid to Illinois Citizens
Governor Altgeld oversaw a Pullman distress conference as he urged relief for more than 1000 families about 6000 people facing starvation. He called on Cook County commissioners to aid and wrote to Pullman owner Mr. Pullman, proposing rent cancellations or half-time work to provide immediate sustenance while workers resume full employment. Pullman replied, noting only about 160 of the old employes remained and stressing that rents should not be the first relief focus amid the wage crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHICAGO
Ann
Altgeld
conferve
Pullan
Ilinois
Pulltian
tAsarise
Padiman company
Cook county
Pullman
Pulinan
Fire Destroys 65 Businesses in City History
Berville Texas reports a devastating blaze on Aug 22 injuring no one noted as 65 business houses were burned in the historic event marking a severe loss for the city’s commercial district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BERVILLE
Tex
burnett
Manslaughter Case Against 13YearOld Holds City Court in September
Raffael Ropo, 13, arrested in Semerville, accused of drowning cousin Ermero Brogno in a clay pit at East Somerville. Initially considered an accident, medical exam showed no violence. Court heard Ropo admit he may have drowned his cousin. he remains held for trial at the Lowell Superior Court in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raffael Ropo
semerville
Jesse Pomeroy
ermero Brogno
East Somerville
Durell
Ropo
Bragna
Lowell
Barber Frank Fagan Announces Ward Tree Council Candidacy
Frank Fagan popular Central street barber declares candidacy for the Ward Tree common council this fall. He has many friends in the ward ready to campaign for his nomination when time comes. Division 11. A. D. WH held an all night meeting to arrange attendance at the funeral of Brother Janes WeCoavile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fagan
Central street
common council
Fagan
A. D. WH
Janes WeCoavile
Captain Francis Appleton Not Seeking Republican Nomination
Captain Francis Appleton, once a leading Republican congressional hopeful, is not a candidate in this year’s race. The longtime figure, described as a blue blood contender, did not pursue the nomination after his prior bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Appleton
Water board clerk resigns after shortage found
Nathaniel Mc Brean resigns as clerk of the water board amid a $1000 shortage on the 1882 books after an expert accountant’s report. Mrs Uunnah McMurray of Ward Three dies at 153 Charles Street aged 64, leaving a son and three daughters including Mrs Coretius E. Duzaa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uunnah McMurray
Ward Three
Charles street
Coretius E. Duzaa
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FUNERAL SERVICES
U.S
Galloupe
Jon J. Gray
Mrs. Curtin
Thomas Roche
Belvidere
China
the Ledger
James F. O'Donnell
PRACTICAL UNDERTAKER
Market Street
Worthen
FAY BROS. & HOLFORD
T. M. Bb Panawit
Gates’ Block
ARD CAWLEY
Portland
Rogers Street
John Street
KINGSBULY
Bridge Street
Strout & Kingsbury
Sux
George Moir
Moir Bros. & Co
Jennie MacIntosh
Jennie Dunham
Sarah Sparks
Liltsboro
Bure S. Myers
Eva J. Carey
George Keangelt
Liberty street
Tudson
Mass
Williams Mansfield
Chevalier lodge
Knights of Pythias
Washington, D. C
William Tinker
Walter A. Gilman
Chas. A. Cross
John Mack
Martin Mack
Detroit
Mich
John
James B. Cahill
Parker McDonand
John McNeese
New York city
Ward McAllister
Bowery
Cahill
Lowell bank
Bethlehem
clover
Wranket
L. L. & HL Street Railway
Haverhill
THE POLICE COURT
Judge Frye
Chelmsford
City Council
DEA PHN
McManmon, florist
Prescott & Merr
ksts
U. S
Middlesex Company
Resimore
Davenport
state commission of the
C. Merritt
U. V. UT
Watson ve. Black
THomMPsox
The People’s party
Thomas Watson
Heo
J. C. ©. Black
Democratic party
Paris
France
Herr Dowe
vAachen
Pullman’s Model Town
Cov. Altgeld
PEO
PLE
ILLINOIS
People Relief
SouTHaMpTos
Rogers, Peet & Co
York
Beeville
PUTNAM & SON
Cor. Warren
Betails
Associated Press
THE SUN
B. Snowden
A. B. ‘Treadwell & Fader
Sugarmen & Co
Lae Mansfied Drug company
NATHANIEL M. BROW
Salenvea Water Board
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