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Newspaper

Lowell Sun

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1894

Page

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South Side Street Railway Petition Denied on Vote

Hearing in the aldernmanic chamber on the South Side Street Railway petition for two locations ended with a vote to allow withdrawal. Pro and anti witnesses debated Andover and Stackpole street routes, with residents voicing noise, damage, and value concerns while officials weighed city interests and Lowell impacts.

South Side Street Railway company Dickinson Bagley C. R. Johnson Larkin T. Trull Tewksbury Andover South Lawrence Lowell & Suburban railroad Hon. G Richardson Lowell & Suburban Railway Wakefield road Daniel A. Swan Troll Stackpole street Stackpole East Merrimack streets Andover street Dennis Murphy Selectman Boutwell John Davis Ludlam Merrimack company Courtney Engineer Mills the Locks and Canals company Mills D. W. ©. Farrington Nesmith street Willis Farrington Burke Mr. Courtney J. Tyler Stevens Lowell E. H. Shattuck Mr. Trull Horace Coburn board of Pennsylvania Attleboro Lowell road Judge Kennedy old road Westford street Clements Lovejoy Davis G. F. Richardson Lowell & Buburban street railway Lawrence erested Lawser Trull board of aldermen Dunlap South Side company Stanley Westall

Interesting Reminiscences of the Organization and Its Work

The 50th anniversary of the YMCA was observed with President Hills in the chair and James L. Gordon of Boston as speaker. Gordon traced Sir George Williams founding London YMCA in 1884 and praised the organization as a Bible rooted, anti saloon movement urging young men to steadfast faith. Rev. Mr. Kengotsiso spoke.

association Hills James L. Gordon Boston Jones Floyd Dr. Pepin Kengotsiso

Ward Five Demands Moody Street Bridge And New School

Residents of Ward Five advocate a Moody Street bridge over the Merrimack to spur Pawtucketville growth and improve access. They push extensions to Aiken Street and a Ford Street canal bridge, widen Varnum Avenue, and seek fencing and police protection around the North Common. A new Bartlett school is also deemed necessary. Delays worry residents as they seek public improvements and steady progress.

Ward Five Pawtucketville Moody Street Merrimack Muchland Aiken street Ford street canal Varnum avenue Mammoth road Lamb street Tom” Connell cominon patj Varney street Fletcher street Broadway Pawtucket street Bartlett school Durgin

Funeral Services for John Carr Held at Pelham Home

The funeral for John Carr was held yesterday afternoon from his Pelham home with large attendance. Bearers were Oscar Carlton, Ransom Hobbs, Granville Currier and Wm Richardson. Rev Mr Berry conducted the service. Burial followed at Edson cemetery after services for Isa belle Forsythe at Mrs A D Dents Cabot Street residence by Rev George F Kenngett.

John Carr Pelham Oscar Carlton Ransom Hobbs Granville Currier Wm. Richardson Mr. Berry Geo. F. Kenngett Isabelle Forsythe A. D. Dent Cabot street Edson cemetery

Local notes on church event and visits mix with poker tale

The piece mentions Fred W. Goodwin linked to a poker tale, a Paige Street church entertainment run by the A C F and Sunday school, and a roar of laughter from the audience. Mrs. Sylvester Bean returns from Franklin New Hampshire with trout from Mt. Kearsage as her son in law C G Rowell reports a 100 fish catch last Saturday. The First Congregational church Maternal Association holds its final meeting in the vestry and plans a reception for Annie S Harlow with committee members listed.

Fred W. Goodwin Paige street A.C. F Sylvester Bean Methuen street C. G. Rowell Franklin N. H Daniel Webster Mt. Kearsage First Congregational church Annie S. Harlow Annie S. Harlow, superintendent of the juvenile department of the Sunday school Bell Bert Stevenson A. E. Kelley T. F. Durning

Clarence E Corbett Hosts Fourth Annual Lawn Party

Boatman Clarence E. Corbett hosted his fourth annual lawn party and supper on Pawtucketville street. The yard featured Japanese lanterns, an ice cream supper from 6 to 8 30, and dancing in the skating rink afterward. About 75 couples attended the event organized by Mrs. Corbett with help from Miss Malverna La pierre Miss Jennie Woods and Elvina E. Clarke.

Clarence E. Corbett Merrimack river Pawtucketville street Corbett Malverna Lapierre Jennie Woods Elvina E. Clarke

Chelmsford Street Church Entertainment Night

A large audience attended the musical and literary entertainment at Chelmsford Street Free Baptist Church last evening. The program featured piano solos, cornet solos, readings, piano duets, songs, harmonica solo and duets, performed by listed local artists and favored by the crowd. A bat and ball promotion offered with purchases at the U S Tea Co. corner Central and Prescott streets.

Chelmsford Street Chelmsford Street Free Baptist church Hattie Pressey Gelino Roberts Bagshaw Leatham Ella Morse Belle Harrington Hall Minnie Lockhart Chas. V. Barker Robert Leatham Nettie Roberts James H. Beetle Mrs. Gelino U. S. Tea Co corner Central Prescott streets

Forty Lives in Raymond Excursion Train Wreck Rumor

An Associated Press dispatch reports a Raymond excursion train wreck caused by Fraser River cloud burst with forty lives said lost. Montreal later notes Canadian Pacific officials deny the loss rumor and say the party is delayed at Field awaiting track clearance. passengers are housed at a hotel awaiting news.

Associated Press Sux Vancouver Frazer River MONTREAL Canadian Pacific Field B. C

Miners in Conflict at Farmersburg Drafts Gearing Up

A fierce battle rages at Farmersburg with many wounded on both sides. More military companies are being drafted to the scene as authorities contend with the clash between miners and opposing forces.

Farmersburg

Weddings in June Bring Many Local Unions This Week

A series of weddings fills June as several couples marry in recent ceremonies. William A Chandler and Blanche E Blaisdell wed at 25 Robeson Street with Rev. George H Johnson and Rev. James Alexander officiating. Mamie I Austin ties to Channing E Wilkins at 17 Hampshire Street with Rev. George N Howard officiating. James H Roberts weds Eflen Austin at 42 South Walker Street with Rev. C L Merriam. C C Haskell and A J Howe wed at 91 Fourth Street with Rev. H N Q O Millington. Lizzie Rowe Cross and Dr William E Hills marry at Appleton Street Presbyterian Parsonage with Rev. Dr Robert Court.

William A. Chandler Blanche E. Blaisdell Robeson street George H. Johnson James Alexander Tewksbury Edith Davis George F. Blaisdell Arthur Choate Mark Avery Chandler Robson street C. ft. Austin Hampshire street Mamie I. Austin Channing E. Wilkins the New England telephone George N. Howard Wasfield Wilkins Wachusett street Fourth street C.C. Haskell A. J. Howe Hf. N. Q O. Millington Presbyterian Appleton street Lizzie Rowe Cross Lubee Maine William EB. Hills Chelmsford Robert Court Hills

Larceny Case Hears Four Dranks At Police Court

Mary McEvoy was sentenced to the work house for six months. Helen Ceball pleaded guilty and was jailed for one month. Antoiina Ducleck was bailed by her husband and failed to appear. Anthony Keefe’s case for illegally removing a barge was continued to morrow. Both defendants were Armenians and mill weavers at Prescott mills.

Mary McEvoy Major Noyes Helen Ceball Antoiina Ducleck Prescott Ducleck Ceball Anthony Keefe

Three Local Deaths Reported in City Homes

Minnie Brown aged 42 wife of Charles Brown died Tuesday at 22 Third Avenue. Elijah Mills aged 77 died Tuesday at 627 Chelmeford Street. Rose Cowteau aged 2, child of Zephyr and Celina Cowteau, died yesterday at 141 Fletcher Street.

Minnie (. Brown Charles Brown Third avenue Elijah Mills Chelmeford street Rose Cowteau Zephyr Celina Cowteau Fletcher street

Old Folk’s Concert at Centralville M E Church

An evening concert drew a large audience with a 30 voice chorus led by J Avison Baker. The program included songs, solos on organ and spinet, readings, duets, and a quartet with multiple named performers. They also mention Carpet Mills to Close and worker layoffs. Escapes from the city farm reported.

Centralville M. E J. Avison Baker Ye Wee Bountiful Dalton Mehitabel Hall reading Hopeful Loberg Patience Coourn Jeddidiah Johnson Perseverance Hallowell Charity Johnson Deliverance McFarland

Enraged Miners Attack Littles Coal Mine Loot and Fire

A Pekin report details a bloody assault on Littles coal mine five miles down the Illinois River. About 500 miners crossed the river, clash with a sheriff posse, and defend the tower amid heavy gunfire. Fatalities include John Jackson and Edward Bloom. the siege also wounds Ed Porter and Peter Little. Property losses top $30,000 as the mob burns buildings and the powder house before fleeing by river.

Bricowinetox Tils Pekin Little’s Ilinois river Frederick Bentonville Hlinois Littles John Jackson Edward Bloom Ed Porter Peter Little Little brothers Edward Little

Funds For the Naval Militia Aid Approved

Acting Secretary McAdoo approves annual funds for state naval militias listing Massachusetts 4243 Rhode Island 1085 Connecticut 657 New York 8553 Pennsylvania 2113 Maryland 9693 North Carolina 1633 South Carolina 285 California 8573 Illinois 3548 Michigan 744. Meetings secret at Berlin on silver commission. gold currency not jeopardized. Townsend prize oration finalists announced for commencement week: R D Paine J B Reed J J Hall Ro H Nichols C D Kyle G F Vonslyke.

Washincrox McAdoo naval militia Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Maryland North Carolina South Carolina California Illinois Michigan New Haves R. D. Paine J. B. Reed J. J. Hall Ro H. Nichols C.D. Kyle G. F. Vonslyke

Bankruptcy of Baron Thurlow Reveals Big Deficit

London June 7 A statement on Baron Thurlow bankruptcy shows liabilities of 447 457 pounds and assets of 9 080 pounds The insolvency stems mainly from the collapse in value of several shares linked to his British legation tenure in Washington and related holdings.

LONDON Baron Thurlow Washington

Peculiar Disappearance and Quick Return of South Boston Girl Agnes Clark

A 13 year old girl Agnes Clark from South Boston vanished four months ago. She was found yesterday at the House of the Good Shepherd and returned home. Across the country reports include a Universalist convention in Bipperary D Me, a confession of a $10000 theft by Benjamin W Thornhill in St Louis, and a river death of James D Smith. Humbert cabinet talks in Rome. Bernard Bardeen dies of apoplexy in Providence. William Walter Phelps remains ill in ExGcLewoop N J with high fever.

Boston Agnes Clark House of the Good Shepherd Providence James D. Smith Seckonk river Smith

Minneapolis Completes 10 Hours At Sea Then Sails Again

The cruiser Minneapolis logged a ten hour run at sea in calm but rough conditions caused by easterly winds. Weather worsened with seas churning as it prepares to depart once more. In Vancouver water levels fall, with bodies recovered and many drowned at Yale area.

DELAWARE Minneapolis Vancouver B. C Yale

Ex Secretary Foster Returns After Orient Visit

Ex Secretary of State Foster arrived from the Orient on the steamer China. After the Behring sea commission finished in Paris, Foster began a tour of the rid. Mrs Cleveland and party arrive in Greenwich on the yacht Oneida after leaving Washington yesterday.

San Francisco Foster Orient China Behring sea commission Paris rid Greenwich Oriot Conn Cleveland Benedict Oneida Washington

Morocco rebels threaten Tangier and Tetusa

In Morocco, several tribes rebel openly while Khaliif of Tangier, having left for Tetusa, is forced to return for fear of rebel attack. In Indiana, Knightsville strikers halted a coal train and stoned the engineer to death on Vandalia tracks Marblehead to Relieve the San Francisco. Accused of Burning His Shop in Rutland Vermont, Fred B. Mascott of Castleton is jailed on bail. In Topeka Kansas Major Morrill of Hiawatha is nominated for governor on the first ballot with 771 votes.

Taxcinn Morocco Khaliif Tangier Tetusa KNIGHTSVILLE Ind RUTLAND Fred BK. Mascott Castleton Kansas Morrill TorERKA Major Morrill Hiawatha

Dressy man fitted with our tailor made suits

When you see a stylish man with refined clothes, know we helped fit him. Many customers who previously used a local tailor now come to us for well cut garments. We offer a long three button frock and vest, imported Clay Worsted frock, fashionable length, at $15.

Rebels Seize Salvador as Gutierrez Is Proclaimed President

New York June 7 The Herald reports General Gutierrez proclaimed president of Salvador after a night of turmoil. US Navy ship Bennington helped secure the American consulate, with Lieutenant Coffin in charge ashore to protect citizens and property. Rebels looted barracks and shelled nearby woods while US sailors arrived to curb further pillage. Fort Wayne and other cities report receivers appointed for utilities and stern public safety actions, reflecting unrest and legal moves across multiple towns.

New York The Herald La Libertad Gutierrez republic of Salvador Bennington United States Coffin navy Thomas Colocho

Rockingham conference closes with large attendance

Amesbury Mass June 7 The second and closing day of the annual convention of the Rockingham conference comprising the Presbyterian churches of southern New Hampshire and a portion of Massachusetts was largely attended Rev W C Bouton of Deering Me gave an address in the forenoon and in the afternoon a discussion on church work was held.

AMESBURY Mass Rockingham New Hampshire Massachusetts W. C. Bouton Deering

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