Obituary of Mrs. Lomira Bailey of Harmony
Mrs. Lomira Bailey widow of Martin L. Bailey died yesterday at her son Albion Bailey’s home 195 Oxford Street after a short illness in her eighty fifth year. Born in Leeds in 1816 she was daughter of Hon Willan Gould and eldest of seven. Surviving are her son Albion and daughter Mrs Maria Page. two siblings survive. She lived in Cambridge and Harmony before moving to this city after her husband and son Charles died. She was beloved for her kindly disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomira Bailey
Martin L. Bailey
Harmony
Albion Bailey
Oxford Street
Leeds
Willan Gould
Addieon Gould
Lawrence, Masa
John H. Gould
Hoatechinson
Minn
Sangerville
Dexter
Cambridge
Bhosaiend
Charles
Maria Page
Gliman
Sesame Method Keeps Colored Linens Fresh
Farmers washing at home use Gold Dust Washing Powder in wash water and dry in the shade to preserve color. The method helps red tablecloths and colored napkins stay bright for longer.
Charity Sale to Aid Needy Causes at Mrs Fickett's Parlor
The club named for its mission will sponsor an annual sale of fancy and domestic articles to raise funds. It will be held at Mrs. E M Fickett's parlor 6 Deering Street on Wednesday and Thursday all day and evening. A painting by Miss Helen Petten donated for the sale will be on view. Norway reports an epidemic of starlet fever prompting closure of public schools to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Fickett
Deering Street
Helen Petten
Norway
DROPPED DEAD. Man faces sudden danger on way to work
A man with heart trouble fears sudden death as he travels to his job, contemplating the risk of collapsing before reaching his destination. The fragment suggests concern for his health and the possibility of an unexpected early demise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Mundell
Dr. Pierce
Soren
C. L. Arundell
Saco bank clerk arrested for stealing letters from mail
Carl C. Parcher, York National Bank clerk at Saco, was arrested by the post office inspector after allegedly reaching through to steal insurance reports from James T. Harper's box. Parcher, a respected church member, pleaded not guilty and was bound over for the February district court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Carl C. Parcher
York National Bank
Saco
Post Office
James TI. Harper
Saco Post
Harper
Parcher
York County
Porcher
Sumner OC
Free Baptist Church
Parober
Christian Endeavor Society
Thornton Academy
Academy
J. J. Harper
Post Office Inspection Department
Mr. Emerson
Mr. Harper
Oarl Parcher
Marshal Thomas
John T. Emerson
Hampden Fairfeld
Enid
Aker Carl
Man Remains Charged in Letters Case Under Study
The article notes a young man who has continued to take letters addressed to Mr. Harper despite police efforts. Detectives are on the case, Washington has been informed, and the man’s actions are described as persistent and possibly insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Harper
Mr. Harper
Missing steamer Merrimac reported abandoned at sea
The Elder Dempster liner Merrimac bound for Belfast, 48 days from Quebec, is posted as missing at Lloyds. The 45 crew members and cargo of deals are insured, with reinsurance quoted at 10 guineas per cent at Lloyds, two passengers unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dempster Line
Merrimac
Qisbes
Belfast
Lloyd
Quebec
Lioyaa
Waverleys and Quakers Tie In Pine’s Alleys Match
In a tense tournament night at Pine’s Alleys the Waverleys and Quakers each won two games. Bean and Hooper delivered strong performances as the contest stayed close until the final Salab. Earlier at South Portland, Portland defeated South Portland by 77 points. At Trefethen’s alleys, Excelsiora topped Olympias by 75 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine's Alleya
Jeya
Quakers
Bean
Hooper
South Portland
Portland
Trefethen
Excelsiora
Weddings and local political results in Boston area
The marriage of Tom B Peters and Carrie G Lord occurred at the bride's home 148 Congress street with Rev J M Atwood officiating and guests present. Adelbart Lawrence Kent and Leodora Francis Patton wed at 243 Cumberland street, with plans to move to Temple street Somerville. December 13 Boston results show Hart elected mayor by 2 084 over Collins, 40 078 to 68 504, total vote 81 196. strong support for relaying Tremont street car track, license and eight hour workday votes favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom B. Peters
Mies Carrie G. Lord
Albert Lord
Congress Street
J. M. Atwood
Church of the Messiah
Mrs. Peters
B Street
Adelbart Lawrence Kent
Boston
Leodora Francis Patton
Rollins LT. Hook
Cumberland Street
Kent
Lremont Street
Lime Trust Formed in Rockland Area
Rockland reports a syndicate has bought the lime industry including the largest quarries and most manufacturing plants and Lime Rock railroad. A fleet of coasters operates between Rockland and New York, handling lime traffic for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Trust
Rockland
Hockland
New York
English education lecture denounces English class system
Prof Earle Barnes formerly of Stanford University told teachers that England lags behind America in education, noting state support ended after age seven and that private schools produce better writing. He cited class barriers, debt, and distrust of ideas as harms and contrasted American reforms with English structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Barnes
Lelin
Stanford University
HK. J. Whitehouse
Germany
England
France
Eaton
National Union Iat
Los Angeles
National Union
Prate
Chuired
Osste
Natute High School
Earle
Phild
Karle
Billiard Match Draws Crowds at Preble House
A Wednesday evening billiards clash at the Preble house featured Mosts Yattes and J B Kendrick of Boston. Yattes posted 190 points with a best run of 44 while Kendrick scored 150 and achieved a 10 average. a straight rail run by Yattes reached 10 and Kendrick 3.3?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preble House
Mosts Yattes
J. B. Kendrick
Ovoth
Boston
Kendrick
Yattes
Mr. Kendrick
Wedding Notice for Morrill Goddard and Mies Jesmaine Hugg
Cards announce the wedding of Morrill Goddard, a New York journalist, to Mies Jesmaine Hugg in Hot Springs Ark at St Luke's church on December 28. The bride is daughter of Col D C Rugg, a retired Hot Springs millionaire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Morrill Goddard
New York
Mies Jesmaine Hugg
St. Luke's Church
Col. D. C. Rugg
Prohibition National Convention Set for June in Chicago
The national committee of the prohibition party met in Chicago and decided to hold the prohibition national convention there on June 27 next year. Twenty six committeemen from eighteen states attended as the contest for the convention remained spirited. Also noted are Grau opera principals to stay at the Falmouth hotel during their visit: Mms. Brembrich, M. Salignac, Signor Bevignani, Signor Pini Corsi and M. Meaz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Committee of the
Prohibition Party
Grau Opera Company
Falmouth
Mms. Brembrich
M. Salignac
Signor Bevignani
Signor Pini-Corsi
M. Meaz
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Mien Cored
W. Knapp
M. D
Hell Bidg
Detroit Mich
Omega
Specialty Club
Duallas
Dempster
Pime's
Trefethen's
Waverleys
Johnaen
Bob Peterson
Ala
Oliver
Kooper
Peters—Lord
Kent—Patien
America
Hoff Sciiés
Ialz
Cienmarrich Ted
Leo Febrik
Demlim
Paris
Wien
New-York
Johann Hoff
Castoria
Rou
A. M. Bininger & Co,’S Successors
Peace Glen
Guppfy & CO
Tks
W. L. Gard
Free Street
Ceciodtt
Lovering
Washington St
Mouton
Deci
Chichesters
Draggtets
Melick Fe
Peiere
Ella
Fullerton
Law Office
Fullerton & Sharps
Broadway
William Fullerton
Associate
Justice Court of Appeals
T. G. M. Jengkes
Morning Street
Bovit
Maine
Lewiston
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