-P "-^^0^ \n .^ ^^ o^ <"" -^^ <^^ , ^ • ' A^ r-/^ ^r-->^ '.JJ^S .^-^^^ '.} cj> - « « o ' o,^ %> V o > C" .,,#• /%. ■-,^.- ^*^% i^^-- /\ ■._. . '^0^ ^oV" ^"-^^ 4 O ->-fiv- .^ . ^^^..^ V ,^* Z^^iK', v>* .-isM;' 0* » » • • THE AWRENCE GAZETTEEI v: CONTAINING A RECORD OF THE IMPORTANT EVENTS IN LAWRENCE AND VICINITY FROM 1845 TO 1894, A HISXORY OF THE CORPORATIONS, INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, CHURCHES. SOCIETIES, CLUBS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ; NATIONAL, STATE AND MUNICIPAL STATISTICS, AND A VARIETY OF USEFUL INFORMATION. LAWRENCE: PUBLISHED BY CHARLES G. MERRILL, M 1894. Transacts a General National Banking Business. 1014 Bay State National Bank, 303 ESSEX, COR. LAWRENCE STREET. BAY STATE BANK, BAY STATE NATIONAL BANK. "*^- 1865. National Charter Renewed, 1885. CAPITAL, $75,000. PAR VALUE, $75. JOSEPH SHATTUCK, President. SAMUEL WHITE, Vice President. JUSTIN E. VARNEY, Cashier. LEWIS A. FOYE, Teller. GEORGE W. HILLS, THOMAS CI FCC GEOROE o"S"v^rs or N. ^„.„„e. jXp^^^l^l^f ' , , , , TAMES H FATOXr J'-'^c-i^M H. blONE of N. Andover. GEORGE Eolvfs . ,oW V°«^ '^*™' ^' -^JQHN L. BREWSTER. Baixk HoTars from 9 to 12 A/m., and from S to 3 P. M. SATURDAY AFTJCBNOOJfS, NOT OV1<:n iDiscoTJiTT, - - nv^oiNrr)^-ys. Merchants Natl Bank 264 ESSEX STREET, LAWRENCE, MASS. Incorporated, 1889. Capital, ^100,000, Exchange Drawn on all the Principal Cities of Europe AT CURRENT RATES. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES TO RENT Banking Hours, 9 to 3. Saturdays, 9 to 1 JAMES R. SIMPSON, President. W. E. PARKER, Vice President. J. A. PERKINS, Cashier. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; JAMES R. SIMPSON, W. E. PARKER, James R. Simpson & Co., Grocers. Agent Pacific Mills WILLIAM OSWALD, C. A. DeCOURCY, William Oswald & Co. , Dry Goods. Attorney-at-Law F. c. Mcduffie, "• ^^- field, Agent Everett Mills. Essex Savings Bank w H riT TT A. B. BRUCE, W. H. l^li.i^, ^^. ^ ^.^^ ^ ^^^ Clothing. Wholesale and Retail Baker C H BEAN ROBERT REDFORD, Bean & Poore, Lumber. Agent Arlington Mills C. J. R. HUMPHREYS, Agent Lawrence Gas Co. GEJfBltAIj JiUSIKH.SS AND ItlJiKfyiOHS- liOOM. ARLINGTON NATIONAL BANK, 305 ESSEX ST., COR, LAWRENCE ST. ORGANIZED. MAT 6, 1890. Capital, $100,000, Surplus. $29,000. WILLIAM S. KNOX, Preside nL JAMES HOUSTON, Teller. WM. W. SPALDING, Vice Preside}//. JOHN E. WHITE, Asst. " ALBERT E. BUTLER, Cashier. THOS. HOWARD, Bookkeeper. nDIS,ECTOK,S : W. S. KNOX, FRANKLIN BUTLER, A. E. MACK, WM. W. SPALDING, C N. CHAMBERLAIN, JOHN FORD, J. W. HIGGINS, ANDREW SHARPE, KIRKE W. MOSES. BANK HOURS FROM 9 A. M. TO 3 P. M. SATURDAYS, 9 A. M. TO 1 P M. No. 2j/f'/. Telephone^ No. ^6. THTE T^aelfie Kational ^ank, LAWRENCE, MASS. CA.PITAL, - - S150,000. JAMES H KIDDER, LEWIS G. HOLT, ASHTON LEE, D. F. ROBINSON, A. H. ROBINSON, JOSEPH STOWELL, BYRON TRUELL, MICHAEL CARNEY and JOHN A. WILEY of North Andover. Accounts of Merchants and Manufacturers Solicited. JAMES H. KIDDER, President. W. H. JAQUITH, Cashier. A. J, CROSBY, Teller. F. P. BUGBEE, Bookkeeper, ORGANIZED, 1872. The Lawrence National Bank, COR. ESSKX STREET AND BROADWAY. Capital, $300,000. Surplus and Profits, $43,000. WM. P. CLARK, President. H. K. WEBSTER, Vice President. H. L. SHERMAN, Cashier. HERBERT H. A. PLATT, Teller. A. D. McFARLIN, Bookkeeper. A. W. STEARNS, WM. P. CLARK, H. K. WEBSTER, H. A. BUELL, E, BICKNELL, H. L. PETERS, C. C. CLOSSON, L. P. COLLINS, B.B.HART, A. A. LAMPREY, JOHN P. SWEENEY, SAM'L ROBINSON. Bank Hours from 9 to 12 A. M., and 2 to 3 P. M. Not Open Saturday Afternoons. Discount Day, Tuesday. The Broadway Savings Bank, CORNER OF ESSEX STREET AND BROADWAY. Open Every l>ay Except Saturdays from 9 A. M., to 1 P. M. Interest commences on the third Wednesday of January, April, July and October. Dividends are payable on the third Wednesday of April and October, and when not drawn are added to the principal, thus securing compound interest. THOMAS SCOTT, President, Vice-Presidents— A. W. STEARNS and MORRIS KNOWLES. JACOB EMERSON, Methuen, PATRICK MURPHY, GEO. E. CHICKERING, WM. P. CLARK, A. A. LAMPREY, W, E. ROWELL, CARLOS C. CLOSSON, DANIEL HARDY, L. P. COLLINS, W. H. GILE, HORACE L. PETERS. JAS. B. SMITH of Andover. C. K. PILLSBURY, ALFRED J. FRENCH, JOS, H. STONE of N. Andover. GILBERT E. HOOD, Treasurer. CLINTON 0. ANDREWS, Teller. INCORPORATED MARCH 10, 1868. Lawrence Savings Bank, 255 ESSEX STREET, LAWRENCE, MASS. HEZEKIAH PLUMMER, President. D. SAUNDERS, F. E. CLARKE, R. H. TEWKSBURY, Vice Presidents. W. W. SPALDING. Treasurer. H. G. HERRICK. J. S. HOWE, Methuen, J. S. NEEDHAM, J. A. WILEY, North Andover, GEO. S MERRILL. A. E. BUTLER, L. G. HOLT, A. E. MACK, W, W. SPALDING. JOHN R. POOR, WM. T. Mc ALPINE. OPEN D^ILY, FROM 9 A. M., TO 3 P. M. Saturday Evenings from 7 to 8. CLOSED ON LEGAL HOLIDAYS. ESSEX SAVINGS BANK, 296 ESSEX STREET. IT COMMENCED BUSINESS OCT. 6, 1847, SINCE WHICH TIME IT Has Paid Ninety-two Dividends, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY FIVES MILLiIOIVrS of DOLiLiARS, ^^^Its Assets amount to $6,800,000, °^^Mi?iior??s^surpruf!^'^ JOSEPH SHATTUCK, President. JAMES H. EATON, Treasurer. VICE-PR KSIDENTS: JAMES H. KIDDER, SAMUEL WHITE, WALTER E. PARKER. TRUSTEES; JAMES H. EATON, H. M. WHITNEY, H. K. WEBSTER, GEORGE E. DAVIS, CHARLES U. BELL, GEO. G. DAVIS. JAMES R. SIMPSON. NATH. STEVENS, FRANKLIN BUTLER. OPEN DAILY FROM 9 A, M. TO 1 P.M. LAWRENCE ONE-PRICE €1 j^ i_.^i^G-E] LiisrE ftm-. ALNA/'AYS ON HAND. AND EN'KRYTHING THAT PERTAINS TO THE GENERAL MAKE-l'P Ol" A dje. IT- Dressed (pan. To HA\K VOUK BOYS LOOK -NEAT AM) NATTY YOU CAN DO IT AT TlIK LEAST EXPEXSK HY TRADINC; AT 431 ESSEX STREET 431 LAWRENCE DAILY EAGLE, THE EVENING TRIBUNE PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAYS. Essex weeKLY eablg, PUBLISHED SATURDAYS, BY THE H. A. WADSWORTH CO., 12 Lawrence Street. JOB PRINTING OF ALL KINDS PROMPTLY DONE. TELEPHONE, 144-2. The Saturday Evening Star. Publi^lied at 246 %^^ex Street. Ie, William Luscomb. 1887. Samuel Knowles, William E. Gowing, D. Frank Robinson, John Russell, James W. Joyce, Nathan A. Holt. 1SS8. Thomas Clegg, Charles T. Main, Cliarlus H. Davis, George I. Haeberle, Franklin But- ler, John Hartley. 18S9. Thomas Clegg, Charles T. Main, Charles H. Davis, George I, Haeberle, Franklin But- ler, John Hartley. iSqo. Frederick M. Libbey, Charles T. Main, George B. Elliott, Arthur A. Bailey, Otis Free- man, Jr., Lewis P. Collins. 1591. George W. Hall, August Stiegler, Andrew F. Shea, George S. Junkins, Otis Freeman Jr., Lewis P. C611ins. 1592. James H. Martin, Richard W. Doyle, Josiah S. Whitehouse, William J. Butler, Daniel Gallagher, John W. Bolton. 1893. Herman Bruckmann, Fred N. Abbott, George H. Kittredge, George S. Junkins, Ezra W. Hodgkins, Richard W. Ellis. Resigned. f To fill vacancy. || Died. H THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. THE CITY DEBT, JANUARY 1, 1893. Municipal, $281,408 64 Ordinary Citv— 1855, 80,000 00 SewerLoan, S.R.V. I., 300,000 00 Union St. Bridge loan, 65,000 00 Water Works Loan, 1,103,406 41 Gale's Hill Improve- ment Loan, $ 40,000 00 Water St. Sewer Loan, 60,717 55 Total Debt, $1,940,432 60 MUNICIPAL MEETINGS. Mayor and Aldermen, second and fourth Monday evenings of each month, at 8 o'clock. Common Council, first and third Wednesday evenings of each month, at 8 o'clock. School Committee, last Thursday evening of each month, at 8 o'clock in the High School building. Water Board, the last business day of each month, at 8 p. m., in the basement of the City Hall. Board of Fire Engineers, last Monday eveining of each month, at No. 5 engine house, Lowell street. Overseers of the Poor, last Friday evening of each month. The office hours of the City Clerk, City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, and the City Auditor are from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., and 7 to 8, Tuesday evenings. Those of the Superintendent of Schools froin 7.45 to 8.30 a. m., 11.15 a. m. to 12.15 p. m., and 4 to 5 p. m. Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p. m. CITY DEPARTMENTS PAY DAYS. Regular Monthly Pay Day — the eighth of each month. School teachers are paid on the Wednesday or Saturday, whichever pre- cedes the eighth of the month, except before the summer vacation. Salaries and pay-rolls of firemen, payable quarterly, will be settled on the first regular monthly pay day of the month following. Pay rolls for day laborers are made up to Saturday night of each week, and paid on the Tuesday following. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 15 CORPORATIONS, THE ESSEX COMPANY. Incorporated March 20, 1S45, with a capital stock of $1,000,000. The stockholders organized April 16, 1845, by the choice of Abbott Lawrence as president, and Charles S. Storrow, treasurer and general agent. E.vcavations for the dam across the Merrimac river were commenced August 1, 1845, and the first stone laid September 19th of the same year. The structure is 1629 feet in length, and the average height of masonry above the bed being 32 feet, it is capable of furnishing mill powers equiva- lent to 10,000 horse power. This Company built the north canal which is 5,330 feet long, being 100 feet wide at the inlet and narrowing down to 60 feet at its outlet. Water was let into this canal for the first time November 29, 1847, and December 10 of the same year was utilized as a mill feeder. The first important application of power was February 24, 1848, when water from the canal started the main wheel in the Bay State mills. The turbine wheel in the Essex Company's machine shop was first started Dec. 5, 1848, and that of the Atlantic Cotton mills, May 10, 1849. The Essex Company also engineered and built for owners or sold to them the Atlantic Cotton mills. Upper Pacific, Pemberton and Duck mills; also the Lawrence Machine Shop, besides constructing the reservoir on Prospect hill, building the Andover bridge over the Merrimack river, the lumber dock on Water street, the south canal, and other important enter- prises, which have largely promoted the growth and prosperity of Lawrence. The capital stock was subsequently increased to $1,500,000 but later reduced to $500,000 by cancelling its shares from tunds received from sales of land, mills and water power. Abbott Lawrence held the office of treasurer until his death in 1855, and J. Wiley Edmunds chosen his successor. Charles S. Storrow has served as treasurer and agent from the first organization to the present time. The cashiers have been George D. Cabot, Hon. John R. Rollins, Henry H. Hall, and Hon. Robert H. Tewksbury, the present incumbent. The chief engin- eer is Hiram F. Mills. l6 THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. THE LAWRENCE MACHINE SHOP. Early in 1S46, the Essex Company established a machine shop in the Essex Yard on its own account. The same year it commenced the erection of the stone buildings bounded- by Union, Canal and Garden streets, now owned and operated by the Everett Mills corporation. The new company was named the Lawrence Machine Shop, and work commenced on the foundry building July 10, 1846. The capital stock of this corporation was $750,000, in shares of $75 each. The stone buildings were completed in the fall of 1848, and the machinery first set in motion Dec. 5th of that year. While operated by the Essex Company, Caleb M. Marvel was superin- tendent, and after its conveyance to the new company, ( I^awrence Machine Shop,) Samuel Batchelder became president; J. H. W. Page, treasurer; Gordon McKay, agent, and John C. Hoadley, superintendent, — the latter becoming agent in 1854. The manufacture of locomotives was a specialty in this shop, although anything in iron work was done there. .Several hundred skilled machinists were employed in building locomotives, which were considered to be equal to those of other manufacture. The Hoadley portable engines were first made in these shops; also the first steam fire engine, and the McKay sewing machines. The business depression of 1857 proved fatal to this heretofore prosperous corporation, causing the shops to be shut down for a period of two years, when the land and buildings were sold for a nominal sum to the Everett mills corporation. The machinery was removed and sold, %\hile the buildings were reconstructed internally and fitted up with cloth-producing machinery. BAY STATE MILLS. These structures were laid out April 11, 1846, and building actuallv commenced on the foundations June 7, 1846. The water wheel of the river mill was first set in motion Feb. 24, 1848. The buildings comprised 4 mills and a dye house, the third of the three central mills not being finished until 1850. Woollen goods, then new in American manufacture were first pro- duced, and in 1848 all-wool plaid shawls, known as the " Bay State Shawls," were successfully woven, 315,000 of which were produced in 1850. The manufacture of felt carpets was attempted, but with unsatisfactory results. The other products of these mills prior to 1857 were fine woollen plaids unci cassimeres. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 1 7 This corporation failed during the period of the financial panic of 1857' and two years later the buildings, machinery and dwelling houses were sold to the Washington Mills corporation, formed largely of creditors of the Bay State mills. Samuel Lawrence was treasurer and general agent of the corporation during its existence. The first agent was M. D. Ross, who was succeeded by Samuel Webber. Later Capt. Oliver H. Perry filled the position of general manager from 1850 to 1857, his successor being Capt. Gustavus V. Fox, who was afterwards assistant secretary of the navy. Alfred P. Clark held the po- sition of paymaster during the entire period of the corporation's existence. WASHINGTON MILLS. This company was granted its charter by the legislature in 1858, and organized with a capital of $1,650,000, Joseph S. Fay being treasurer and agent. The mill property was that formerly belonging to the Bay State mills. Operations were commenced by the new corporation in 1859, part ot the machinery having been supplanted by that used in the manufacture of cotton and worsted goods. The mill buildings used by the Bay State have been demolished or burned and a large new six-story building erected on the site. The products are fancy cassimeres for men's wear, twilled blue flannel coatings, and opera flannels. The corporation was re-organized in 1886 with a cash capital of $2,000,000, and the manufacture of worsted yarns, men's wear, cloakings, dress goods, and overcoatings commenced, employing 3000 operatives in September, 1893. The treasurers have been Joseph S. Fay, Joshua Stetson, Henry F. Coe and Frederick Ayer. Gustavus V. Fox, Edward D. Thayer, William H. Salisbury, Thomas Sampson, F. H. Jealous and E. P. Chapin have been the local agents, and William M. Wood its present manager. The selling agent is S. J. Weaver, 74 and 76 Worth street. New York city. LAWRENCE DUCK COMPANY. This mill was incorporated in 1852 and commenced operations the fol- lowing year. The original owners were Albert Fearing, Isaac Thatcher and David Whiton. Its capital stock is $300,000, and the products are sail duck, duck for rubber belting and hose, paper makers' cotton felt, tent, duck and sail twine. Isaac Hayden was the first agent, and Willard B. Hayden, pay- master. The present officers are Aaron Hobart, treasurer; William A. Bar- rell, agent; F. G. Davis, Boston, and S. M. Marshall, & Co., Chicago, sell- ing agents. l8 THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. ATLANTIC COTTON MILLS. This extensive and flourishing corporation was organized Feb. 3, 1846, with an authorized capital of $1,500,000. The mill was constructed in three divisions, ground having been broken for No. 1 mill, June 9, 1846, in which the wheels were started up for the first time, May 10, 1849, and the first cloth woven the same month. No. 2 mill was started up Sept. 4, 1849. and ground broken for the No. 3, or central mill, Feb. 15, 1850. The machinery for the latter building was made at the Lawrence Machine Shop. The first cotton for any of the Lawrence mills was received Jan. 12, 1849, by the Atlantic cor- poration and the first cloth woven the following May. All the buildings, water-ways and wheel-pits were constructed by the Essex Company. The corporation has suffered from financial causes previous to 1876, when the capital stock was reduced from $1,500,000 to $1,000,000, the stockholders surrendering five shares of old stock for one of the new, virtually reducing the old stock to $300,000, but adding $700,000 in cash to the new capital of $1,000,000. This action resulted in a new era of prosperity which has con- tinued since that time. Abbott Lawrence was the first president of the company. The treasur- ers have been Charles S. Storrow, William Gray, William Gray, Jr. , and William Hooper, the present incumbent. Gen. Henry K. Oliver served as agent until 1859, his successors being Joseph P. Battles and W. F. Sherman. PEMBERTON COMPANY. What was formerly known as the Pemberton Mills was incorporated in 1853, and two years later operations wei-e commenced in the manufacture of varied assortment of staple cotton goods in the si.x-story mill which had been erected. Almost from the start the mill was operated at a loss ow- ing to the depressed condition of the market, and was obliged to suspend operations from 1857 to 1858. In February, 1859, David Nevins and George Howe of Boston purchased the plant and machinery, boarding houses and stock for $325,000, the name of the new firm being changed to the " Pember- ton Manufacturing Company," and continued as such until Jan. 10, 1860, when the mill fell at ten minutes before five o'clock in the afternoon, burying 600 persons in the ruins, of whom 89 were burned to death or killed, 17 died from injuries, 43 others severely injured, and 2 disabled for life. The same year the mill was rebuilt hy David Nevins, George Blackburn and Eben Sutton, the controlling owners, and has since been known as the " Pemberton Company," the first president being Mr. Nevins. Henry S. Shaw, 82 Chauncy street, Boston is treasurer, and Fred E. Clarke, agent. The capital stock is $450,000, and the mill operates 27,000 spindles, 870 looms and employs about 550 females and 200 males. TME LAWRENCE GA5JETTEER. I9 PACIFIC MILLS. This large, prosperous and enterprising corporation ranks among the foremost of manufacturing concerns in the world, which bv sagacious man- agement, coupled with a spirit of enterprise on the part of its officials, has achieved that success of which but a few other corporations of a similar magnitude can boast. The company was incorporated in IS53, but previous to that time (May 24, 1S52) grounds were broken for the foundation of the upper mill by the Essex Company which erected the main mill. The first foundation stone was laid June 1, 1S52, at the south-east corner of the main mill structure. When the mills were started up in 1855, it was the intention of the company to confine its productions to ladies' dress goods from either wool or cotton wholly, or combined, and machinerj^ adapted to that purpose was procuied, including the needed appliances for a print works and dye house. The expense of such an undertaking necessitated an increase in the cap- ital stock, which was raised to $2,500,000. The corporation enjoyed a short era of prosperity until the panic in 1857. Meanwhile the president, Abbott Lawrence, and the treasurer, Jeremiah S. Young, had died, and with these misfortunes, coupled with the panic, the stock of this corporation, the par value of which was $1,000 a share, was sold as low as $75 during those dark days, but since then have sold for upwards $2800 each in open market. George H. Kuhn succeeded Mr. Young as treasurer, but his term of ser- vice was brief, and was succeeded by J. Wiley Edmunds, who ser^■ed 22 years as treasurer, until his death in 1877. Much of the prosperity of the Pacific mills is largely due to the foresight and shrewdness of its selling agents, James L. Little & Co., and its late treasurer, Mr. Edmunds. During the war from 1861 to 1864 the Pacific mills enjoyed a remarkable era of prosperitj', when the machinery in the mills in other manufacturing places were idle, and gradually increased to such an extent that in 1877 there were 65,000,000 yards of cloth produced by these mills. In 1864 the Central Pacific mill was built, and four years later the Lower mill was erected and started up. The mills have 180,000 cotton and worsted spindles, and 6900 looms, and employ 2500 males and 3100 females when in full operation. It requires the fleeces of 650,000 sheep to furnish a week's sup- ply of wool, and $400,000 worth of dyestuffs are used annually. William C. Chapin was made superintendent of the print works July 10, 1853, and two years later appointed local agent and manager, but resigned in 1881, and was succeeded by John Fallon, then superintendent of the print works. The present agent is Walter E. Parker, who has filled that position since 1818 The treasurer is Henry Saltonstall, and Lawrence & Co., selling agents. The goods produced are calicos, lawns, shirtings, delaines, armures, alpacas, coburgs, serges and other varieties of worsted goods. 20 THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. ARLINGTON MILLS In 1857, Abial Stevens developed the banks of the Spicket river so as to form a water power hy building a dam west of Broadway and constructing a a dike north to Ingalls' hat factory in Methuen, the latter being rebuilt in 1867. The old wooden building used by Mr. Stevens as a piano case manu- factory was sold by him, and later used as a hat factory, and at a more recent period by a flax-cotton manufacturing company in making rugs and carpets. These were followed by the Berkeley mills, and later by a batting mill which lost heavily by a fire. The Arlington mills were incorporated in 1865. In October, 1866, the the wood mill building and machinery were totally destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt of wood in 1867 when the capital stock was increased from $200,000 to $240,000. A re-organization was effected in 1869, and the name changed from the "Arlington Woollen Mills" to the "Arlington Mills." The capi- tal was further increased in July, 1876, to $320,000 and later to $500,000. Since the wooden mill has been replaced by a substantial brick structure another brick mill fronting on Broadway and Chalmers street has been built, also a two-story brick building south of the Spicket river, used for weaving. In 1885 a cotton mill was bnilt on Ingalls street, Methuen. The company was the first to successfully manufacture jblack alpaccas, mohairs and bril- liantines in the United States. The corporation employs over 2500 persons. The first agent was Jno. Craven, who was s ucceeded by Robert Red- ford. The goods which are now made in these mills are ladies' worsted and cotton dress goods, fine worsted and cotton yarns and harness twine. The selling agents are Harding, Marshall & Co., of Boston. EVERETT MILLS. This company was incorporated in 1860. It had previously purchased the Lawrence Machine Shop property, having fifteen acres of land within its enclosure. It was formed under the auspices of Samuel Batchelder, with a capital of $800,000, and in June, 1860, commenced the manufacture of dress goods, ginghams, and a general variety of cotton fabrics, the demand for which has necessitated the addition of three large mill buildings, and the company now has 60,000 spindles, 1400 looms, and employs 600 males and 650 females, and is capable of producing 200,000 yards of cloth per week, the goods manufactured being cottonades, cheviots, dress goods, denims, etc. George C. Richardson & Co., of Boston were the first selling agents ; Samuel Batchelder, treasurer, and D. D. Crombie, agent. Mr. Crombie's successors have been John R. Perry, David M. Ayer, Charles D. McDuffie {ind Fred C. McDufiie. Geor S. Sillsbee is the treasurer. ■fHE LAWRENCE GAZEl^TEER. H RUSSELL PAPER COMPANY. In 1853, A. &, A. Norton and the Lawrence Paper Co. purchased mill powers at the foot of the north canal to carry on the business of manufac- turing paper. The next year William Russell started a mill on a small scale. Later, Samuel S. and Daniel P. Crocker and Salmon W. Wilder erected mills and carried on business for several years. In 1S64, the Russell Paper Company was organized with Hon. William A. Russell as treasurer, having a capital stock of $200,000. While it makes the manufacture of fine news, cap, manilla and blotting paper a specialty, it co:itrols a patent for converting wood pulp as an important ingredient for p ; t r stock, and besides the mills in this city the Company owns others in N-,.- -lampshire, Vermont and other places. WRIGHT MANUFACTURING COMPANY. In TS'K Algernon S. Wright, an overseer in the Atlantic Cotton mills with Artemas W. Stearns and Dr. Alfred J. French formed a partnership for, the manufacture of woollen yarn and leased a mill for that purpose. Later the project was abandoned, and at Mr. Stearns' suggestion, the mill was equipped with suitable machinery for making braids. Starting with 50 braid inachines, the number has been increased to 900, and 150 persons find employment in producing a large variety of mohair and other braids. The company was incorporated in 1874 with a capital of $60,000, and organized by the choice of Dr. French as president, A. S. Wright, superintendent, and A. W. Stearns, treasurer. The building owned by the company is 250 feet long and four stories high, fronting on Island street. The officers are A. W. Stearns, treasurer; C. Swift, superintendent, and W. L. Warden, clerk. STANLEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY. The original buildings owned by this company were built by Gordon McKay for the manufacture of the McKay sewing machines. The Stanley Manufacturing Company was incorporated in March, 1882, with a capital of $100,000. A. P, Tapley was chosen president, and F. F. Stanley, treasurer. Two lai-ge new brick buildings have been added to the plant, wherein nearly 200 men are employed in the manufacture of McKay sewing machines, the McKay and Bigelow heeling machines, the McKay and Copeland lasting machines, and a general line of shoe machinery. M. V. B. Paige is the res- ident agent, and Charles E. Hardy, paymaster. 22 THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. LAWRENCE WOOLLEN COMPANY. Capt. Oliver H. Perry and others in 1863 built a brick mill, three stories high on Union street, extending from Island street to the Merrimack river. The capital stock was $150,000, the shares being $100 each, The mill com- menced operations in 1854 in producing woollens, cloakings, suitings, opera flannels, shawls, etc. George P. Upham was treasurer, and Wendall, Fay & Co., selling agents. The mills were purchased by Philips & Kunhardt in 1886, and have since been operated by that firm in the manufacture of wool- len goods. The New York office is at 54 and 56 Worth street. LAWRENCE GAS COMPANY. This corporation was formed in 1849, Vi'ith a small capital, but in 1867 it was increased to $400,000. The original plant was built by the Essex Com- pany and the Bay State mills at their joint expense. Gasometers were erected on Marston and Valley streets. The company was incorporated Feb. 14, 1848. James J. Storrow was president for many years, and was succeeded by Hon. George L. Davis. The company has recently purchased the plants of the Lawrence Elec- tric Lighting Co,, and the Edison Electric and Illuminating Co., and by combining these, control practically the lighting system in Lawrence, North Andover and Methuen outside of the lai-ger mills, besides supplying electric power for mills, shops, printing offices, etc. The superintendents have been Henry G. Webber, Richard R. Harriman, Hannibal H. Church and C. J. R. Humphreys, the latter being the present agent. The president is N. H. Emmons of Boston, and Gardiner P. Gates, treasurer. MONROE FELT AND PAPER COMPANY This company is located in South Lawrence. It was incorporated in 1881, with a capital of $60,000. They manufacture ingrain wall papers of their own invention which have found an extensive sale; also carpet, manil- la and roofing paper — producing about twelve tons daily. Hon. William T. McAlpine is agent, and Henry T. Hall, treasurer. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 2^ ARCHIBALD WHEEL COMPANY. This company was incorporated in 1871, with a capital of $60,000, for the purpose of manufacturing iron-hubbed wheels by the Archibald patent process. A large building on West street was erected and fitted up with the most improved machinery, and the excellence and durability of these wheels soon gained for them a world-wide reputation, which they continue to main- tain. Four-fifths of the wheels used on steam fire engines in this country are of that manufacture, and to a considerable extent have been adopted by the United States government. The officers are E. A. Archibald, president and agent; Hezekiah Plummer, treasurer, and E. H.Archibald, superin- tendent. Wheels for express, truck and farm wagons are also manufac. tured by this corporation. The capital stock is now $90,000. J. M. HORNE & SONS COMPANY. About IS7S, John H. Home commenced the manufactureof paper-mill machinery on a limited scale in a shop near the foot of the north canal, but the excellent qualities of the machines produced by him won the patron- age of paper manufacturers to such an extent that in 1885 a large two-story brick building was erected by Mr. Home on the east side of the Boston & Maine railroad tracks, opposite the South Lawrence passenger station, and which was subsequently enlarged. The firm of J. H. Home & Sons Co. was incorporated in 1SS8, with a capital of $125,000. The officers are John H. Home, president; John E. Home, treasurer, and B. F. Home, superinten- dent. EMMONS LOOM HARNESS COMPANY. In 1874, Thomas A. Emmons erected a building on May street in which he began the manufacture of loom harnesses, and which has become one of the leading industries in the western part of the city. When the factory building was erected it was thought to be sufficiently large to accommodate the business for many years, but in 1885 it was found necessary to enlai-ge it to nearly twice of its original size. Until the suspension of operations in most of the large mills, in the summer of 1893, the firm employed about 125 persons steadily. The company was organized in 1884, G. B. Emmons being president, and T. A. Emmons, treasurer and manager. 24 THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. OTHER INCORPORATED ENTERPRISES. The Bacon Paper Company, incorporated in 1863, was founded by Jerome A. Bacon, and located on Marston street, power being furnished from the north canal. Its productions are machine and super-calendered flat cap and book paper; also news and colored paper, producing six tons daily. H. M. Knowles is president; J. A. Bacon, treasurer, and J. A. Ripley, superin- tendent. Farwell Bleachery. Incorporated, 1886, with a capital of $200,000. The bleachery and dye house are located on the bank of the south canal and about 100 persons are employed there. The establishment has a capacity of producing monthly 1,500,000 yards of bleached goods and 500,000 yards of colored goods. The oflicials are J. B. Ayer, president; John W. Farwell, treasurer, and Kirk W. Moses, superintendent. Globe Worsted Mills. Incorporated, October, ISSO, the capital being $30,000. The mill is located on Allen street, and manufactures wors- ted carpet yarns of all descriptions, also, worsted yarns of all grades, colors and mixtures, noils of all kinds and tops for roller lapping. Thomas Clegg is treasurer, and Samuel Robinson, agent. Lawrence Line Company' Incorporated, 1881 ; capital, $50,000 The articles produced are braided and laid cotton, linen and silk fish lines; also, bleached and unbleached chalk lines. H. F. Mills is president; L. S. Mills, treasurer, and Joseph Marston, clerk. L. Sprague Company. Manufacturers of bobbins, spools and shut- tles at the factory on Lowell street. The company was established in 1864, in a small wooden building, which has given way to a large two-story brick structure, wherein about 150 men are employed. The officers are William E. Heald, president, and Enoch F. Coburn, treasurer. Merrimac Paper Company. Incorporated in 1881, with a rapltrl of $100,000. The production is mainly confined to newspaper, engine e'zed cap paper, book and envelope paper, producing about eleven tons dail\' A. N. Mayo is president and treasurer, and Charles S. Mayo, superinteiu'ent. Prospect Worsted Mills. Incorporated, 1891, the capital strr1< '^e- ing $150,000. Fine worsted yarns are produced in the company's mill en the south canal. Samuel Robinson is president and treasurer. [Note. — Other local unincorporated industrial establishments are men- tioned elsewhere in this work.] IMPORTANT EVENTS IN LAWRENCE. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 27 IMPORTANT EVENTS IN LAWRENCE. 1S45. Apr. 16. Organization of the Essex Company. Aug. 1. Excavations made for the foundations of the Essex Compa- ny's dam, across the Merrimack, river, on the Methuen shore. Sept. 1. The frame of the first dwelling house in Lawrence raised at No. 2 Turnpike street. Sept. 19. The first stone in the dam laid. Oct. — The first store opened, on the south side of the Merrimack river, by Josiah Crosby. 1846. Jan. 1. Dr. Moses L. Atkinson, the first physician in Lawrence, opened an office on Turnpike street, Apr. 28. First sale of land by the Essex Company. June 9. Ground broken for the foundation of the Atlantic mills. June 24. The first drug store opened by Nathaniel Wilson, June 25. The frame of the Essex Company's saw mill raised, near the head of the north canal. July 10. The first stone of the Essex Company's foundry laid. Aug. 1. Organization of the Merrimack Congregational Society. Aug. -. The Lowell and Andover railroad incorporated, with W. E. Livingston, president. Aug. 12. Work was commenced on the first brick building in Law- rence, at the corner of Canal and Hampshire streets. Aug. LS. The Lawrence Aqueduct Company organized with $50,000 capital, with the object of obtaining water from Haggett's pond. Aug. -. The Merrimack Total Abstinence Society was formed with James Whiting, president, and Nathaniel Ambrose, secretary. Dec. 4. Timothy Osgood opened the first boarding house in Law- rence, in one of the Essex Company's houses. 1847. Jan. 13. The name of this place (Merrimack) changed to Lawrence. Jan. 17. The first Universalist preaching service held in Merrimack hall, Rev. Thomas Whittemore, officiating. Mar. 1. Nathaniel Ambrose opened the first private school in Law rence, in the Essex Company's building on Turnpike street, which was later removed to the " Plains." Apr. 26. The so-called "Black House riot " occurred on Water street. May 27. Ground was broken for the Bay State bank building at the corner of Essex and Lawrence streets. June 12. The Lawrence fire department organized. Aug. 26. The first hand engine company, known as " Rough and Ready," No. 2, was formed, with J. H. Ham, foreman. Previously the Essex Company had procured a small engine, " Essex," No. 1, which was manned by its employes until purchased by the town. Established, iseo. Sl^iJX. 1^. B^lfdli^, MANUFACTURER OF 1 J BACKERS AND FANCY BiSC rrr -^-^^ LAWRENCE, MASS. 285, 287 and 289 Lowell Street. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 2^ 1847. O.ct. 19. The coffer dam in the Merrimack river gave way when two of the workmen were drowned. Capt. Charles H. Bigelow, the constructing engineer, and others were more or less injured. Nov. 17. The corner stone of the Haverhill st. M. E. church laid. Nov. 20. Syphon hand engine, No. 3, was placed in service. Dec. 20. A daring attempt made to rob the Essex Company's safe. Dec. 20. Henry K. Oliver appointed agent of the Atlantic mills. Dec. 22. Rev. George H. Clark ordained pastor of the Universalist church. 1848. Feb. — The Essex Comaany's hotel on Turnpike street, near Tre- mont, opened under the management of T. J. Coburn. Mar. 18. The machinery in the Bay State mills first started up. Apr. 15. The first brick laid on No. 2 Atlantic mill. June 6. Steamer Lawrence, with a delegation of citizens made its first trip from Lawrence to Newburyport and return. June 8. Hon. William Stevens appointed justice of the police court- July 4. First public celebration in Lawrence. July 25. The Lawrence Protection Company, for fire service, was organized with Artemas Parker Jr., foreman; also, a hook and lad- der company, L. M. Wright, foreman. Sept. 8. Father Theobold Mathew delivered a temperance address on the common. Dec. 15. An anti-slavery convention was held in Odd Fellows' hall, on Hampshire street, James M. Buftam of Lynn, presiding. 1849. Feb. 10. Dr. Moses P. Clark and his wife were arrested for procur- ing abortion on the person of Miss Catherine L. Adams of Lynn, and Darius Taylor held as an accessory to the crime. Feb. 6. The Lawrence Brass Band, Mr. Taft, leader, was organized. Of the original members, but three, D. Frank Robinson, J. Clinton White and Dr. David T. Porter now reside in this city. Mr. Rob- inson succeeded Mr. Taft as leader in May, 1856. May — The Lawrence Light Infantry organized. 1850. Apr. 22. A dastardly attempt was made to blow up the house of Daniel Saunders at the corner of Turnpike street and the Lowell road, by placing a keg of powder on the doorstep. Aug. 9. Caleb B. Hill and another young man, were arrested on a charge of arson, and each held in $800 for further trial. Oct. 4. The Manchester and Lawrence railroad leased to the Con- cord railroad. Nov. 25. Horace Greeley lectured before the Lawrence ^theneum. 1851. July 4. General celebration ; Charles E. Stanley, chief marshal. 1852. July 6- Homer A. Cooke succeeded J, F. C Haves as publisher of the Lawrence Courier. Sept. 20. The Essex County agricultural fair held in Lawrence for the first time. While firing a salute in honor of the occasion, Hen- ry Nelson had both hands blown off. ESTABLISHED IN 186'J'. JOHN K. NORWOOD, iX^^ii^SXC^, I No. 6 LAWRENCE STREET, LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 3 1 1853. Feb. 7. Thomas Francis Meagher visited Lawrence. Mar. L The land on the north-east corner of Essex and Appleton streets was purchased by the Central Congregational church Mar. 5. The city charter adopted. July L The Lawrence Courier commenced to be issued semi-weekly. July 4. General celebration. July IL The salaries of the city officers were established as follows : City clerk, $800; treasurer, $300; marshal, $600; street commis- sioner, $300, Aug. 1. The corporations paying the largest taxes were assessed the following sums : Bay State mills, $10,080; Atlantic mills, $9,950.22; Essex Company, $6,644.41 ; Lawrence Machine Shop, $4,200; Pa- cific mills, $1,740; Lawrence Duck Company, $770; Lawrence Gas Company, 385 ; Boston & Maine railroad, $371. The tax rate was $7 per $1000 valuation. Oct. 17. The flag staft", now on the common, was raised at the Gar- den street engine house. 1854. Jan. 5. Chandler Bailey chosen city marshal. June 14. The store of Stillman Towne,.on Essex street, robbed of $3000 worth of silks. July 8. A small-sized riot occurred, caused by the display of a flag " Union down," from a building on Oak street July 4. General celebration. Aug, — The Lawrence Bridge Company incorporated. Sept. 27. The Essex County agricultural fair held in this city. Oct. 1. The Pacific mills bell rung for the first time. Oct. 3. Thomas B. Perkins of Salem 'appointed keeper of the house of correction in this city. Oct. 4. Rev. Henry F. Harrington assumed the editorship of the Lawrence Courier. Dec. 24. A committee of citizens chosen to form a relief society. Dec. 26. The Lawrence Provident Association was organized by the choice of John C. Hoadley, president, and R. S. S. Rust, secretary. 1855. Jan. 1. There were 116 men discharged rom the Bay State mills for lack of work. Mar. 22. The Rough and Ready hand engine company disbanded, and the following day another company was formed with AlonzoK. Currier, foreman. Apr. 7. The first number of the Lawrence Republican issued. Mar. 13. Rev. George Packard chosen superintendent of schools. July 4. General celebration; B. F. Watson, chief marshal. Aug. 20. The piano forte case factory of Abiel Stevens & Sons was closed permanently. Aug. 21. The Merrimack River Lumber Company advertised its plant for sale. Sept. 1. The Lawrence Sentinel plant purchased by Geo. A. Gordon. Oct. 23. The first number of the "True American," a Know Noth- ing organ, published by George W. Sargent & Co. ESTABLISHED, 1875. Z. T. ^VERRILL, cinker md Broker ) stocks, Bonds, and Investment Securities OF ALL KINDS BOUGHT A.ND SOL<2) In Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Chicago Markets. PRIVATE WIRES, PROMPT SERVICE, HONEST TREATMENT. No. 253 ESSEX STREET, - LAWRENCE, 38 WATER STREET, IBOSTQN. fHfi LAWRENCE GA^EtTEER. 33 1855. Dec. 10. Oliver King, Samuel White and William C. Ajer were arrested for the robbery of $50,000 belonging to the U. S. govern- ment from Livingston & Wells express Co., and for which offence each served a long term in prison in Detroit, Mich. 1856. Jan. 16. John B. Fairfleld, principal of the South Grammar school, resigned that position May 13. Syphon 3 engine house, on Oak street, partially burned. May 28. Gen. H. K. Oliver made several gifts to the High school. July 13. Syphon engine company. No. 3, disbanded. July 15. Mayor Warren authorized to purchase for the city the Essex hand engine for $400. July 30. A Fremont club organized with John C. Hoadley, president. Sept. 6. Samuel J. Pike, principal of the High school, resigned. Oct. 30. A mass meeting held in the City Hall to devise means for aiding the sufferers in Kansas. Oct. — Col Thomas H. Benton addressed a meeting in the City Hall. Nov. 5. The locomotive " Gov. Weare " exploded its boiler near the Haverhill street crossing, killing engineer Judkins and the fireman- Nov. 28. The Pacific house on Common street opened as a hotel. Dec. 16. Owen Brady, slater, killed by a fall from the City Hall roof. 1857. Apr. 2. W. H. Farrar, principal of the Oliver school, resigned. June 29. The census returns returns showed 1925 voters in this city. July 20. Benjamin Bordman assumed the editorial management of the Lawrence Sentinel. Aug. 11. Work commenced in excavating for the Common pond. Aug. 22. The house of John Cole, 90 Summer st., struck by lightning. Oct. 5. The True American, the Know Nothing organ in Lawrence, ceased its existence. Oct. 29. Gen. N. P. Banks addressed a meeting in the City Hall. Nov. 25. George P. Wilson appointed general agent of the Lawrence Provident Association. 1858. Feb. 15. Minnehaha division, Sons of Temperance, instituted. June 30. The steamer Merrimac made its trial trip on the river. July 24. The steam fire engine built in the Lawrence Machine Shop was completed and a trial made with three local hand engines. July 28. Clement & Cressey awarded the contract to build the court house, whose bid was $21,264. Aug. 5. Work commenced on the " One Hundred Associates" brick building, now known as Ordwaj' block. 1859. Jan. 1. The Washington mills company organized. Jan. 13. The Lawrence Courier property sold to John E. Harriman. Jan. 13. Rev. Martin J. Steere assumed the pastorate of the Univer- salist church. Mar. 3. George P. Wilson chosen city missionary. Mar. 19. Heavy freshet, doing considerable damage. kSTAfiLIStiED IN 18^3. IT IS A bACT KILEY BROTHERS are offering BETTER BARGAINS in DRY GOODS THAN ANY OTHER STORE IN LAWRENCE. We carry only the very best quality of snoods, and buying direct from the manufacturers and importers, we are enabled to sell high grade goods at prices lower than would be asked for inferior goods elsewhere. In our stock at all times can be found a large assortment of ^iFine T^reM Good/>, Shawls, Cloaks, Silks, Velvets, Linens, Cottons, Ginghams, Hosiery, Corsets, Trimmings, Macintoshes. J^^ A cordial invitation is extended to all to visit our store and inspect our goods and prices. PILGRIM STORE, 290 to 294 Essex St., - Pilgrim Block, LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 35 1SS9. Apr. 3. Rev. Jonathan J. Brajton, the deposed pastor of the Univer- salist church, commenced holding a series of Sundav meetings in City Hall. July 4. Celebration; B. F. Watson, chief marshal. July 20. The Lawrence Machine Shop property sold for $660,000. 1860. Jan. 10. The Pemberton mills fell at 4.48 p. m., burying about 600 persons in the ruins- ( See Pemberton mills, page 18.) Jan. 20. George S. Merrill purchased the Lawrence American plant. July 5. The Pemberton Manufacturing Co. received from the insur- ance companies $93,375, or 22 1-2 per cent, of its total insurance on its mill property before the building fell. July 7. Pacific steam fire engine. No. 1, arrived and placed in service. Aug. 1. Essex hand engine company disbanded on account of inter- nal dissensions. 1S61. Apr. IS. The Warren Light Guard, Co. F, and Lawrence Light In- fantry, Co. I, of the Sixth regiment, started for the seat of war. Apr. 15. A mass meeting held in the City Hall which was addressed by Hon. Daniel Saunders, Maj. B. F. "Watson, John K. Tarbox, George S. Merrill, Thomas A. Parsons and others. Apr. 16. The city government voted to appropriate $5000 to aid the families of those members of the Lawrence soldiers who had gone away that morning en route to Washington. Apr. 22. The Lawrence ph^'sicians voted to tender their professional services gratuitously to the families of the Lawrence soldiers of the Sixth regiment. Apr. 23. Another large mass meeting held in the City Hall. April 27. A Home Guard company formed in this city. May 1. Two companies recruited in this city which were later Com- panies F. and K. of the 14th i-egiment. May 2. The funeral services over the remains of Sumner H. Need- ham, of Co. I, Sixth regiment, and killed in the Baltimore riot, were held in the City Hall. Aug. 2. Companies F. and I. of the Sixth regiment returned home and were tendered a grand ovation. Aug. 15. The residences of Nathaniel White and Thos. S. Stratton were entei-ed by burglars who stole articles valued at $1000. Apr. 15. The Bay State bank offered $5,000 to the government. July 25. The Atlantic mills suspended operations for a short time, Aug. 7. The two companies of the 14th Mass. reg. left Lawrence. Sept. 2. W. J. Rolfe resigned as principal of the High school. Sept. 4. A small strike occurred among the help in the Pacific mills Oct. 3. Charles B. Melvin sold the Franklin house to A. C White- 1862. Mar. 6. The Atlantic steam fire engine purchased by the city. June 4. The Tiger steam fire engine arrived here. June 4. Luther Ladd and John C. Hoadley resigned as aldermen, and Samuel B. Kimball and James Byrom cliosen at a special election. - Aug. 20. John R. Rollins authorized to raise a military company. Oct. 29. John B. Gough lectured in the City Hall. I'iS TABLISHEl), 1886. •:SL,_ --7fc3^L j'onjsr j\i- L'YKrcn, C>.c ^ekt^ kqd li'ovij^iori^, VEGETABLES AND CANNED GOODS, etc., 41 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, Mass. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 37 1863. Apr. 28. A fair held in the City Hall under the auspices of the com- mittee of " One Hundred and Fifty." Apr. — Gen. George B. McClellan and wife visited Lawrence. May 30. The Sixth regiment, ( nine months, ) returned home. July 9. The first draft made in Lawrence when 103 names were drawn. Sept. 8. The dry goods firm of Bailey & Truell dissolved, and Mr. Truell opened a store in his building now 249 Essex street. Sept. 23. A firemen's muster in this city. Oct. 12. Syphon hand engine sold to the town of llopkinton, N. H. 1864. June 1. The ofiicers of the Russian fleet in Boston visited the Pacific mills. June 16. A meeting of the enrolled citizens of Lawrence was held to devise means of avoiding drafts and filling the quota. July 1. Capt. E. J. Sherman authorized to raise a company for three months' service near Washington, D. C. July 14. Capt. Sherman's company went into camp at Readville. Aug. 10. City Marshal Chandler Bailey with Officers Federal B. Ham and John S. Perkins dismissed from the police force. Sept. 27. The Essex county fair held in this city. Oct. 30. The funeral services over the remains of Capt. ^oseph W. Kimball were held in the City Hall. 1865. May 4. The committee of the enrolled men of Lawrence made a re- port that $27,884 had been raised, of which $20,834 were paid by individuals and the balance from the corporations. The payments had been $24,256.84 in bounties, $168 in contributions, and $3,050 borrowed on conditional loans, returned. July 4. Public celebration ;JJames Carey, chief marshal. While fir ing a salute William Sharrock had both arms blown off. July 6. The Fourth Light Battery organized with Henry M. Mcln- tire, captain, Frank Annan and George G. Durrell. lieutenants. July 17. Robert Gunning arrested for attempting to shoot ofiicers Pingree and Boardman. July 23. 23. James D. Kent, a newspaper confidence man, arrested, and required to furnish bail in $5000. Aug. — Gen. U. S. Grant with his family and staff visited Lawrence and were tendered a banquet in the Citj' Hall. Sept. — Michael Harrington, James O.Brien, John Flanagan, Frank Smith and Michael O'JBrien were arrested in this city, charged with a murderous assault on Sheriff" Howe and Joseph Butler in Groton. Nov. 9. The Lawrence Temperance Association organized. Dec. — The store of William A. Bolkcom robbed of $3000 worth of goods in the night time. 1866. Jan. 25. The Bonney Light Battery armory completed. May 5. Henry L. Sherman, clerk of the]Police Court, resigned and Charles E. Briggs appointed^as his successor. June 15. About 100 stand of arms, purchased'.by the two local Feni- an circles, were stolen from Bridgman hall onOak street. 1865. 1893. H. A. BUELL & CO., GROCERS. OUTGROWTH AND SUCCESSORS TO Eastman & Buell, 1865, D, S. Jordan & Co., 1871, H. A. Buell & Co., 1865, Shattuck Bros., 1887 Davis, Murphy & Co., 1891 The growth of the city is partly due to the fGood Food we have furnished. H. A. BUKLL, C. H. HARTWELL, J. L. LAMPREY tHE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 3§ 1866. July 7. Mrs. Betsey B. Rogers Was arrested on a charge of starving a a child named Charles Caton in her house on what has since been called " Starvation alley," between Essex and Common streets, be- low Jackson street. Evidence was produced showing that she had been entrusted with the care of nine other children not her own. July 15. James Stephens, C- O. I. R. , visited Lawrence. Aug. 28. William A. Bolkom arrived home from New Jersey, where he recovered a portion of the goods stolen from his store, and se- cured the arrest of William H. Chase and a Mrs. Whitney for com- mitting the theft. Both were convicted and sentenced to five years in the State prison. Sept. 11. Thomas Mudgett, a saloon keeper, was arrested for pass- ing counterfeit money, and held in $2500 to the U. S. court. Oct. 17. Gen. N. P. Banks addressed a meeting in the City Hall. 1867. May 21. The McKay sewing machine works were started up. Oct. 21. Ground broken for the horse railroad. The track from Methuen village to the Everett mills was completed Nov. 20. Nov. 15. The street letter boxes introduced here Dec. 13. St. Vincent DePaul conference organized. 1868. Feb. 5. The High school building dedicated. Feb. 7. Dedication of the orphan asylum. Mar. 1. An organ costing $2,500 placed in the Free Baptist church. Mar. 6. The books and other property of the Franklin Library As- sociation were transferred to the public library. Mar. 17. St. Patrick's day celebration; H. Turbett, chief marshal. Mar. 20. Charles A. Colby, cashier of the Bay State bank, resigned. Mar 29. Death of Rev. Father Taaffe. Apr. 15. The Lawrence Flour mills were started up. May 14. Eben L. Chapman arrested on a charge of conspiracy with N. H. Banfield, to defraud the latter's creditors. June 26. The Arlington mills dam gave way. July 20. The Eagle and American commenced to be issued daily, Aug. 1. The bridges over the Merrimack river were made free. Aug. 20. The Montgomery Guards of Boston gave an exhibition drill in the City Hall. Aug. 25. Hon. Anson Burlingame and the Chinese embassy visited the Pacific and Washington mills. Sept. 2. The name of Turnpike street changed to Broadway. 1869- Jan. 21. The citizens of Ward 5 held an indignation meeting to con- demn the action of Mayor Davis in refusing to appoint James T. Boardman as a regular police officer. Mar. 20. Five horses owned by Stevens Dockham were drowned in the north canal. Apr. 19. The eighth anniversary of the passage of the Old Sixth regiment through Baltimore was celebrated in this city, May 20. The Lawrence Riding Park Association organized. ESTABLlSHEt), 1881 h ^OFFICE, NO. 253 ESSEX STREETS LAWRENCE, MASS. Telephone No., 35-3. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 4 1 1869. May 25. Four boys, James Collins, Dennis Sullivan, Patrick Kenne- dy and Charles McCarthy, while boating on the Merrimack river, were carried over the dam. Collins and Sullivan were drowned and the others rescued with much difficulty. July 25. The fire alarm telegraph system completed. Aug. 1. A ten-hour meeting, addressed by Charles Cowley, Lowell, Ira Stewart, Boston, and Thomas Webb of P'all River was held In the City Hall. Sept. L Gilbert E. Hood elected register of deeds for the Northern Essex district, Sept. 10. The Essex convention of the Female Suft'rage Association held in the City Hall, which was addressed by William Lloyd Gar- rison, Julia Ward Howe and Rev. Gilbert Haven. 1870. Jan. 5. Thomas McLaughlin arrested for poisoning a valuable horse owned by John W. Porter, and held in $7500 for trial. Feb. — The Lawrence Cornet Band organized. Mar. 21. The Knights of St. Patrick organized, John J. McDcrmott chosen the first commander. Apr. 6. The Augustinian Society of this city organized with pow- er to hold real estate. Aug. 20. The alterations in the City Hall completed. Oct. 12. An extensive celebration by the Essex county Odd Fellows was had in this city. Oct. 20. The residence of Sidney A. Jewett, 136 Haverhill street, was entered in the night by Patrick Daley, who fired a shot at Mr. Jewett. Daley was arrested and sentenced to a long term in prison. 1871. Feb. 29. Timothy Dacey elected captain of Co. I, Sixth legiment. Mar. 17. St. Patrick's day parade; Thomas Cornelie, chief marshal. Mar. 25 A reception was tendered to Gen. T. F. Bourke. Apr. 22. The Washington steam fire engine placed in service. May 21. William R. Scott and Miss Emma C. Home each took a dose of laudanum, furnished b}' Scott, with suicidal intent. Miss Home died, and Scott, who recovered, was convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to six j'ears in the State prison. June 3. Andrew J. Walker, owner of a dry goods store in Church block, was arrested for obtaining goods under false pretences. June 25. The Pemberton Mutual Life Insurance Co. was organized, with Dr. Alfred J. French, president. Aug. 12. The safe in the North Andover depot robbed. Oct. 5. Carroll Sanborn, a notorious burglar, was captured and fatally shot in South Lawrence by Police Officer J. F. Donovan. Oct, 19. The cases of fraud and conspiracy against Andrew J. Walk- er were tried in the Superior court, and Walker found guilty. Nov. 5. Nathaniel G. White elected president of the B. & M. R. R. 1872. Jan. 2. James Keenan and Michael Bums were tried for the larceny of silks from S, F. Snell's dry goods store, and each held in $3000. Jan. 13 Jesse G. Gould appointed clerk of the Police Court in place of Charles E. Briggs, deceased. KSTABLISHBD IN 1870. lAyWES W. JOYGE, MANUFACTURER OF CARRIAGES LIGHT AND HEAVY WAGONS BUILT TO ORDER. No. 102 ConcoTd Street, LAWRENCE, MASS. Jan. 16. Jan. 29. Feb. 7. Feb. 9. Feb. 17. fHE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 4.3 1872. Jan. 16. Wm. H. Marrow succeeded Daniel Floyd as city messenger. Elbridge Josseljn, iron founder, attempted suicide. Saunders hall dedicated. The brick engine house on Garden street completed. A petition was sent to the legislature for the passage of an act to provide for a water supply. Feb. 20. Rev. George P, Wilson, city missionary, resigned. Mar. 17. St. Patrick's day parade; Capt. Dacey, chief marshal. May 7. A special election held. The vote on accepting the water act was 1298 in favor, and 830 against. For allowing the sale of beer, yes, 1204; no, 1136. May 13. The Bioadway Savings bank commenced business. May 14. The local board of underwriters was organized with A. V. Bugbee, president, and Albert D. Swan, secretary. June 18. E. P. Morse & Co. of Methuen failed, owing about $50,000. Oct. 17. Maurice F. Dearborn and Frank Kimball of Lawrence arrested for shooting at officers Cooper and Knight in Methuen. 1873. Feb. 23. Rev. L. L. Wood, pastor of the Second Baptist church' tendered his resignation. Mar. 17, The aldermanic committee submitted their report on the alleged frauds in Ward Four at the previous city election. Mar. 19. The Everett Fire Insurance Company organized with an authorized capital of $200,000. Aug. 20. The hall of Needham post. No, 39, G. A. R., was formally dedicated. Oct. 23. William W. Lowell of this city was arrested for the murder of his wife in Lewiston, Me. Nov. 13. Ground broken for the reservoir on Tower hill. 1874. Jan. 11. The armory of the Lawrence Light Infantry in Brechin block was dedicated. Mar. 9, Patrick Daley of this city, serving a life sentence in the State prison, attempted to escape from that institution. May 12. Rev. Joshua Coit installed pastor of the Lawrence Street Congregational church. Sept. 15. The chimney in the Pacific mills yard completed. Oct. 12. Parade and muster of the fire department, Dec. 28. James M. Fairfield arrested for assault on his wife, with alleged intent to kill, and was held in $10,000 for a future trial, but the case was subsequenth' settled outside of court. Dec. 29. Col. R. O. S. Burke of the Fenian army addressed a mass meeting in the City Hall. 1875. Jan. 5. John R. Poor, conductor on the Boston & Maine railroad, had both legs cut off by the cars at Lowell Junction. Jan. 13. The enlargement of the jail building was finished. Feb. 10. Converse Hatch, proprietor of the Broadway hotel, was arrested on a charge of levying blackmail, and held in $6,000. Feb. 16. Franklin hook and ladder carriage was placed in service. May 1 About 20 dyers embployed in the Everett mills struck and were promptly discharged. l';s I'A in.ISHKl), 1878. J. R. SliMPSON & CO., WHOLSALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, f 11 411 It IP A\ UTfflr Local ^istT'ibiztiirg Agents FOR THE CELEBRATED Londonderry Lithio Spring Water. 343 MSSEX STB:Et.T, LAWRENCE, MASS. trtE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER* 4^ 1875. June 7. Notices were posted in the Atlantic mills announcing a shut down from July 10 to Sept. 1. Julj 14. Andrew Loring and John Welch burned to death in a house near the reservoir. July 12. The Orange riot occurred. 1876. Mar. 27. E. L. Hunkins, jeweler, arrested for burglary in John M, Richards' music store. July 4. Celebration of the 100th anniversary of independence. July 20. The directors of the horse railroad voted to extend the road to the south depot. Sept. S. The town of Methuen celebrated its 150lh anniversary. Dec. 4. Funeral of Rev. George Packard. 1877. Jan. 25. Aaron N. Joy, overseer in the Pacific mills, arrested for falsifying the pay rolls in his department. Feb. 12. Strike of the engineers and firemen on the Boston &r Maine railroad. Feb. 27. Putrick Cunningham, 341 Chestnut street, arrested for in- cendiarism, and held in $1,500. Mar. 2. Chief Peter M. Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, addressed a public meeting in the City Hall. Apr. 11. The aldermen refused to appropriate $300 for the Memorial Day exercises. Apr. 22. Silas H. Loring elected alderman from Ward 6 in place of John B. Howard, deceased. Apr. 30. Hearing before the mayor and aldermen on the petition of the Lowell and Lawrence railroad to extend independent tracks to North Lawrence, which was granted the same day. May 28. Prof. Bell gave a public exhibition of the telephone work- ings in the City Hall. June 6. William H. Thompson, hair dealer, 93 Essex street, arrested for incendiarism, and held in $5,000 to the Superior court. June 18. Miss Bertha Von Hillern gave a 24-hour walking exhibition in the City Hall. July 1. Rev. George W. Perry, pastor of the Universalist church, tendered his resignation. July 7 Asaph W. Goodrich was arrested for committing an assault on three small children with a loaded shot gun, and held in $2,000 to the Superior court. Sept. 25. The 57th annual exhibition of the Essex County Agricul- tural Society was held in Lawrence. Oct. 5. John Blake and Timothy Sullivan, noted house breakers, arrested by City Marshal O'Sullivan. Dec. 21. A reception was tendered Gen. James Shields in the City Hall by the citizens of Lawrence. 1878. Jan. 7. Elihu W. Colcord was arraigned in the U. S. court on a charge of unlawfully opening the letters of E. Frank Pao-e. Jan. 13. The Lawrence Firemen's Relief Association formed, with A. R. Brewster, president. ESTABLISHED IN 1860. JAMES J. STANLEY, Flour, Grain and Produce. ORIGINAL PROPRIETOR OF Stanley's Improved Compound Condition Food, FOR HORSES OR CATTLE. 305 and 307 COMMON STREET. L(iYei^y kud "BokMir)^ ^tkble, LAWRENCE, - - MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 47 1S78. Feb. 12. John Daley, Timothy Kennedy and Jeremiah McDonald arrested for larceny from Henry P. Doe's jewelry store. Mar. 1. Charles S. Whittier, town treasurer and collector in Methu- en, absconded with $12,000 of available funds. Mar. 11. Police Officers John S. Frost and George W. Libbey were before the committee on police, charged with hanging by the neck in the police station a colored boy named William Harris. Mar. 15. William Hyde, a ministerial student, arrested for gross and lewd immoral conduct. Mar. 25. A run was made on the Broadway Savings bank, it being caused by the rumor that $150,000 had been withdrawn. An exam- ination by a bank commissioner showed a shrinkage of $70,000 on the bank stock and mortgages. A temporary injunction, restrain- ing the bank from receiving further deposits, was applied for. Apr. 1. A run was made on the Essex Savings bank, which was of a short duration, as all depositors who desired to withdraw their funds were promptly paid in full. Apr. 5. Mrs. Mary C. Josselyn brought a suit for $5000 damages against Dr. Eugene S. Yates for alleged malpractice which it was claimed caused the death of her husband. Apr. 14. The trustees of the Broadway Savings bank deposited $100,000 with the savings bank commissioners as a guarantee fund to its depositors. May 12. The safe in the North Andover depot robbed of $132. May 16. George R. Waterman, formerly clerk in the Pacific mills counting room, was arrested for embezzling $100,000 from that cor- poration, for which offense he was sentenced to twelve years in the State prison. July 19. Dr. Sidney C Bancroft, dentist, and his assistant, Charles Swan, arrested for setting a fire in Simmons' block, and each held in $8000 for trial. Aug. 25. The steamers Kitty Boynton and Charles L. Mather came up the river to Lawrence for the first time with several barges of coal in tow. Sept. 4. Elder Daniel Carr and his paramour, Mrs. Louisa Spencer, arrested for adultery. Sept. 10- Rev. A. E. White installed as pastor of the Universalist church. Sept. 21. St. Thomas' church dedicated. 1879. Jan. 1. Harrison Hume, superintendent of schools, resigned. Jan. 1. Edward Caufy, station agent at the north depot, resigned. Jan. 15. Capt. Samuel Langmaid brought a libel suit against the Eagle, claiming $5,000 damages. Mar. 16. The new passenger station at the head of Essex street opened to the traveling public. Mar. 20. The Arlington mills safe robbed of $24,000 by Moreland, Cass and Delaney. Apr. 1. Park S. Warren, principal of the Oliver Grammar school, resigned. Apr. 1. Mrs. Mary Josselyn was awarded $500 by the jury injher suit against Dr. Eugene S. Yates for malpractice. l:stabi.ishkd, sb:pt. 19. isev. F0RD BROTHERS, ©iGROCERS.i^ CORNER OF OAK AND SHORT STREETS, LAWRENCE, MASb. JOHN FORD, ROGER FORD, PATRICK FORD. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 49 1879. May 13. A fair in aid of St. Anne's church was opened in Saun- ders hall. May 29. Beach's soap factory entered by burglars, one of whom was arrested and bound over in $10,000 to the Superior court. July 17. Postmaster General Key and other distinguished guests visited Lawrence and entertained by Congressman Russell. July 30. Prescott G. Pillsbury, cashier of the Lawrence National bank, was arrested for defalcation of $64,000 of the bank funds, for which he was sentenced to three years in the house of correction. Sept. 10. An extensive Odd Fellows parade occurred in this city; Alexander B. Bruce, chief marshal. Sept. IS. The Gate City Guards of Atlanta, Ga., visited Lawrence, being the guests of the Sherman Cadets. Oct. 20. Parade of the Lawrence fire department. Nov. 24. A mass meeting held I0 take action concerning the project to erect a soldiers' monument on the common. ISSO. Jan. 16. Charles Stewart Parnell visited Lawrence and was given an ovation in the City Hall. Feb. 11. Andrew Smith, town treasurer of North Andover, embez- zled $30,000 of the town's funds. Feb 23. Lawyer Charles H. Chellis of Boston instituted a libel suit against the Lawrence American, claiming $20,000 damages. Mar. 30. Chemical engine. No. 5, was placed in service. Apr. 10. R. B. Risk succeeded R. F. Bishop as superintendent of the Industrial school. May 1. Irregularities discovered in the Pacific mills, concerning the purchase of materials, which were exposed by Richard Preston. May 3. A girl, 20 years old, named Henrietta Woods, was found en- slaved in a cellar in the house 37 Jackson street, kept by Mrs. Julia D. Kenyon. The latter, and Nellie Annis, a table girl there, were arrested on a charge of cruelty to the Woods girl. Mrs. Ken- yon was sentenced to three years, and Miss Annis one year in the house of correction May 11. Mrs. Adelaide C. Fisher, teacher in the Saunders school, was discharged by the school board for severely punishing an eight-year old boy nam.ed Driscoll. May 31. John Fallon appointed acting agent of the Pacific mills. June 13. Eugene I. Gingras, who was serving an eighteen months' sentence for blackmailing, died in the house of correction. June 16. Joseph Walworth, superintendent of the Pacific mills I worsted department, resigned. June 28. The large brick chimney in the Upper Pacific mills yard, and Davis & Taylor's flour mill, were struck by lightning. July 4. General celebration. Aug. 31. Michael Lonergan and Patrick Moriarty were burned to death in a small underground room of the Pacific mills. Sept. 1. Daniel Donovan, an expert thief, arrested for breakmg into the stores of Thomas Dobson and Zenas Folger on Esse.x street. Oct. 25. Large Hancock and English parade in this city. ESTABLISHED, SEPT. 19. 1867. GEORGE L. GAGE, DEALER IN mAj Ceal I Ipre^sOTedi Moe^, UME, CEMENT, HAIR, DRAIN PIPE, etc., 694 ESSEX STREET, 34 V^EST STREET, Telephone, S6»-S. Telephone, 68- S. LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 5 1 1881. Jan. 3. The aldermen passed an order that all the members of the the regular police force be disharged at noon, Jan. 4. Major Web- ster declined to enforce the order, he claiming that the major and aldermen were two distinct bodies, and he was opposed to the order. Feb. 1. An injunction was served on the citj treasurer, restraining him from pajing the salaries of those policemen in Januarj. Feb. 11. An Irish land league meeting held in the Citj Hall to pro- test against Michael Davitt's imprisonment. Addresses were made bj Hon. John K. Tarbox, Hon. R. H. Tewksburj, Col. John P. Sweenej', E. T. Burlej, Esq., and others. Feb. 18. The Montgomerj Guards of Portland, Me., visited this citj, being the guests of the Lawrence Light Infantrj'. Apr. 1. Walter E. Parker of Woonsocket, R. I., succeeded Albert R. Field as superintendent of the Pacific mills. Apr. 13. The house of Abiel Wilson in North Andover was burglar- ized in the night time bj Arthur and Luther Foster, young college students. The former was shot dead bj Mr. Wilson, while Luther was arrested and held in $5,000 to the Superior court for trial. Apr. 19. Five prisoners, Charles Willev, John Dohertj, Patrick Fox, John Kennedj and Frank L. Brjant, escaped from the house of cor- rection, through a window in the workshop. Apr. 2.S. Lewis Towej, a barber, was fined $10 and costs in the Police court for shaving a person on Sundaj. He appled the next daj for the issing of warrants against the horse railroad officials; the editor and reporter of the Eagle, also the druggists who did business on Sundajs. Judge Harmon denied the request. Maj 12. Rev. Thomas M. Miles of Meriden, Conn., was installed as pastor of the Central Congregational church. Maj 13. The Lawrence Light Infantrv visited Portland, Me. Maj 26. The Opera House first opened, Maggie Mitchell appearing in " Jane Ejre." Sept. .S. The worsted mills in South Lawrence were shut down. Sept. 6. Henrj T. Wing & Co. sued the citj for $10,000 damages owing to sewage in the Spicket river. Sept. 26. Public services held in the City Hall regarding the death of President Garfield. Nov. 6, The Garden Street M. E. church re-dedicated. Nov. 13. The Lawrence Street Congregational church re dedicated Nov. 18. The Turn Hall building dedicated. Dec. 4. The German Presbjterian church re-dedicated. Dec. 29. Several prominent citizens tendered a banquet to Messrs. Armington and Sims in Saunders hall. 1882. Feb. 7. Maj. Smith M. Decker elected colonel of the Sixth regiment. Feb. 9. The Invalids' Home and Day Nurserj on Methuen street was formallj opened. Mar. 4. The second span of the iron bridge over the Merrimack river was carried awaj bj a freshet. Mar. 4. James Redpath tendered an ovation by the Irish societies of this citj. KSTABLISHED IN 1864. ^. E, j\iACirs ® t% %%%%%mxt ^gi TELEPHONE NO. 36. N0. 7 LAWRERGE STKeGT, LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 53 1882. Mar. 14. A general strike occurred among the operatives in the Central Pacific mill, when 64,000 spindles were stopped and .iOOO persons temporarily thrown out of employment. Apr. 10. Joseph Stone, agent of the Central Pacific mill, complained that the police interfered with the strikers who desired to return to work, but an investigation failed to sustain the charge. May 30- William B. Fawcett, a prominent musician, was found dead in his room on Essex street. June 24. The Broadway bridge completed and tested. July 4. General celebration ; James W. Joyce, chief marshal. July 24. The act to provide for the Spicket river improvements was was accepted by the city government. Aug. 19. Samuel Ames was arrested for assault with a loaded shot gun on two boys named William and Charles Smith. 1883. Feb. 28. Charles H. Cate, a mason, attempted to murder Mrs. Mar- tha S. Anderson, a milliner, in her room, 253 Essex street. She was shot twice, but without fatal results. Cate shot himself in the head and died almost instantly. Feb. 22. The financial embarrassment of the Augustinian Society was made public. May 19. The Lawrence Light Infantry started for Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 6. The Si. Mary's church property, including the parsonage, sold to Peter Holihan for $73,700. Oct. 24. The first entertainment in the Old Residents' course was given in the City Hall. 1884. Jan. — Mrs. Charles T. Daniels, and her son, Henry L. Daniels, James Walker, Samuel Fawcett and Curtis Hines, all from this city, were drowned by the sinking of steamer City of Columbus. Mar. 3. Capture of the Johnny Dobbs gang of burglars. Mar. 24. The suits against the Augustinian Society were commenced in the Superior court. E. T. Burley appeared as counsel for the plaintiffs, and Thomas J. Gargan of Boston for the society. The witnesses examined were Archbishop Williams, Rev. William Orr and Rev. D. D. Regan. Ttie jury awarded Mrs. Ellen Fahey, one of the plaintiffs, $1240 with interest from the date of the writ. Apr. 1. The Morning News was first issued. Apr. 28. Hon. Caleb Saunders was arrested on a charge of tamper- ing with the ballot boxes in the city clerk's office, and after a long hearing was held in $1000 to the Superior court. June 20. The stores of Samuel W. Fellows and Warren E. Rice, 265 Essex street, robbed of $2,500 worth of goods in the night time. June 24. Lieut. Wm. H. Donovan elected captain of the Lawrence Light Infantry. July 2. A wrestling match occurred in the Opera House between Decker and McMahon, which resulted in a draw. July 26. The Atlantic mills were shutdown for two weeks on account of a depression in the cotton market. The Everett mills were also stopped from Aug. 1 to Aug. 18. Sept. 10. The second wrestling match between Decker and McMa- hon occurred in the Opera House, which was won by the latter. 1849. 1846. 1894. H. M. WHITNEY & CO., ]]\nm AND /POTHECAPS Established, corner of Turnpike and Lowell streets by Nathaniel Wil- son, June 24, 1846. Moved to the corner of Essex and Lawrence, May 29, 1S4S. H. M. Whitney became a partner, Sept. 1, 1849, under the firm name of Wilson & Whitney, In 1852, Mr. Wilson's entire interest was pur- chased by the present owner. Nov. 12, 1881, Mr. Whitney moved one door east, 297 Essex street. In 1887, Mr. George C. Ketchum became a part- ner, under the name of H. M. Whitney & Co. This is the ot^ Oldest Established Drug Store in tiie Gity,^^ and for the past 45 years under the direct supervision of Mr. Whitney is now continued with Mr. Geo. C. Ketchum as the active partner, and his brother, Edmund Ketchum, as senior clerk, and three assistants. One or more of the three registered men are always in attendance. ACCURACY, QUALITY AND FAIR DEALING, have always been notable points in this Pharmacy. With the present com- bination, and very large and varied supplies, the people of this vicinity may be assured they can find anything belonging to a first-class drug store always as represented, and at as low a price as the same grade of goods can be found anywhere. 297 ESSEX STREET, LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 55 1 SS4. Nov. 23. The first number of the Sunday Telegram issued. Nov. 29. The 48-hour walking contest in the City Hall commenced At the close, Vaughan, the Englishman, scored 181 miles, 18 laps; Edwards, champion of Australia, 170 miles, 1 lap; John Meagher of Lawrence, 148 miles, 9 laps Dec. 2. The Boston & Maine stockholders, at a meeting in the City Hall, voted to lease the Eastern railroad, the vote being 36,507 in favor, and 3,008 against. Dec. 17. George Mansfield, a burglar, arrested in South Lawrence. Dec. 27. B. B. Russell, principal of the Oliver school, resigned. 1885. Jan. 31. James Sheridan arrested for causing the death of Annie Kelley, 13 years old, by cruelly beating her. Feb. 14, he was con- victed of manslaughter and sentenced to five years in prison Apr. 27. John H. Collins, general secretary of the Gospel Missiont and his sister, Mary A. Collins, were arrested on a charge of incest and each held in $5,000 to the Superior court. May 13. John Meagher defeated James W. Raby in a ten-mile walk- ing contest at the Riding Park. May 17. The Parker Street M. E. church dedicated. July 2. Harlan P. Parsons, a letter carrier, was arrested on a charge rifling letters, and sentenced to 18 months in the house of correction. Sept. 12. The Washington mills purchased by Frederick Ayer. 1886. Jan. 6. Henry K. Goodwin, who shot Albert D. Swan, was convicted of murder in the second degree, and given a life sentence in the State prison. Gen. B. F. Butler was Goodwin's counsel. On the first ballot the jury stood one for conviction ol murder in the first degree, seven for murder in the second degree, and four for acquit- tal. ( See murders.) Jan. 6. Thomas Sampson appointed manager of the Washington mills. Mar. 19. The new city hospital building dedicated. May 10. The Sherman Cadets vvere disbanded and later re-organized as Battery C, Light Artillery. May 10. The Packard schoolhouse re-opened. May 18. The Lawrence Electric Lighting Company was organized with Gen. M. P. Merrill as president, and W. E. Heald, treasurer. May 15. Battery C organized. Lpwrence N. Duchesney was chosen captain; William L. Stedman and George A. Sanborn, lieutenants. June 11. Patrick Murphy appointed postmaster of Lawrence. Aug. 12. Extensive irregularities were discovered in the accounts of William Gray Jr., treasurer of the Atlantic Cotton mills. Mr. Gray committed suicide soon afterwards. Aug. 27. George A. Tucker, a noted criminal, and Ida Nutting were arrested in North Andover for polygamy. Oct. 6. A firemen's muster held in Lawrence with engines present from Salem, Newburyport, Merrimac, Beverly, Methuen, Andover, North Andover, and Manchester, N. H. Nov. 8 A meeting of Richard Preston's creditors held, when the assets were found to be $49,078.35 ; liabilities, $90,484.55. ESTABLISHED IN 1877. eWHRAN & JOY(2E, Soda Ma n ufa e tu r e r6 AND - ^^^^^^' ^ " ^ ' i ' H! T^.S-^^ Nos, 433, 435 and 437 COMMON STREET, LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 57 1887. Jan. 3. In the case of William Sullivan vs. the estate of Albert D. Swan, the auditor allowed the plaintiff $11,751.84. Mar. 17. St. Patrick's day parade; Hon. John Breen, chief marshal, Apr. 19. The case of Tower, Wing & Co. against the citj was set- tled by the payment by the city of $5000. May 9. Lawrence Lodge, No. 65, of Elks was organized, Hon. A. B. Bruce elected as exalted ruler. June 2. The maj'or and aldermen unaniniouslv refused to grant the petition of the Haverhill and Lawrence railioad concerning the location of its proposed route within the citv limits. June 25. The temporary bridge over the Merrimack river below Union street, was partially carried away bv a freshet. I July 7. Strike of the ring spinners in the Pemberton mill. July 20. The contract for buiUling the iron bridge over the river in Union street awarded to the Boston Bridge Co., whose bid was $39,790. Sept. 2 Herbert Barker was arrested for breaking into Bickncll Bros, clothing store and stealing money therefrom. Sept. 11. The residence of the Augustinian Fathers robbed of jewel- ery, watches, clothing, and other valuables. Sept. 15. The second carnival on the Merrimack river occurred. Oct. 1. Attorney General Edgar J. Sherman tendered his resigna- tion to Governor Aines. Oct. 11. Bunker Hill encampment of Charlestown entertained by Kearsarge encamptment of this city. Oct. 11. A meeting of the mayors of Massachusetts cities held in Lawrence. Nov. 30. Police Officers Paul Hannagan, Dennis Sullivan and James T. Brady were discharged, and Joseph Kline. Edward Moolic, John P. Shea and Adam Wuest appointed regular police officers. 1888. t'eb. 1. The Lawrence Board of Trade organized. Mar. 8. Benjamin F. Hawes, a hatter, was arrested in Chicago and brought to this city, charged with concealing property valued at $7200, and bound over to the Superior court. Apr. 19. The 27th anniversary of the -' Old Sixth" regiment was observed in this city. May 8. Rev. Thomas Spooner installed as pastor of the F"'ree Bap- tist church. June 9. The administrators of the estate of Michael Melvin sued the Russell Paper Co. fur .$10,000, while Evans and Monaghan, who injured by an explosion, sued for $5,000 each. June 26. Capt. W. H. Donovan elected major of the ninth regiment June 28. E. R. Goodwin elected principal of the High school. July 3. The Lawrence Coffee House Co. commenced business. July 15. The soldiers' monument in Methuen dedicated. Aug. 5. Strike of the weavers in the Arlington mills. Aug. 13. E. F. O'Sullivan elected captain of Co. F, ninth regiment. Oct. 9. Essex County Odd Fellows parade in Lawrence. ESTABLISHED IN 1881 FMBM^m, m HEADQUARTERS FOR Solid Silver/^ Plated WitiE. Rog« Bros.' 1817 Knives, Forks and Spns A SPECIALTY. WE CABBY A LABGE STOCK, GIVING OUR CUSTOMERS A GOOD VARIETY TO CHOOSE FROM. We have also a great variety of HcLngtng and Tal)le Lamps, Dinner, Tea, Toilet and Lemonade Sets, Vases, Ornaments, &c. A FULL LINE OF WHITE WARE ALWAYS IN STOCK. 389 ESSEX ST., LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GA2^ETTEER. 59 1888. Oct. 10. The annual parade of the Essex County Total Abstinence Union took place in this city. Oct. 19. Emery H. Barker, who was sentenced to seven years in the State prison for burglary, pardoned by Gov. Ames. Oct. 21. Rev. Father Godin, of St. Anne's church, was assigned to a parish in St. Paul, Minn. Nov. 10. The arched stone bridge in East Haverhill street collapsed. Nov. 15. Eben F. Dolbier of this city arrested on a charge of ab- ducting Gertie Blake, and held in $3,000 for further trial." Dec. 10. The street railroad company granted permission to extend its tracks m Broadway to the Andover line. Dec. 16. The county commissioners voted to award $2.S,000 to the city towards paying the cost of the iron bridges over the Merrimack river. 1889. Feb. 9. An attachment of $10,000 was placed on the Washington mills property by Thomas Sampson for alleged breach of contract. Feb. 20. Mrs. Carrie C. Dow of California brought a $3,500 suit against Mayor Mack, regarding unsatisfactory business matters. Mar. 9. Dr. J. G. McAllister's team was precipitated in the Shaw- sheen river at the Merrimack street bridge, in which were the doctor and his children, who escaped injuries. Mar. 19. Charles Lincoln, murderer and thief, arrested in this city. Apr. 15. The Lawrence Grocery and Provision Clerks' Asssociation organized. Apr. 29. The vote in Lawrence on the proposed prohibitory amend- ment to the constitution, and to amend the city charter, resulted in a majority of 2492 against prohibition, and 3847 against amending the city charter. May 8. E. Frank Page, with his wife, and Mrs. Susan Berry of New York, and Mr. Page's team were precipitated from the North Parish bridge between Lawrence and North Andover into the Shawsheen river. Mrs. Barry was drowned. Mr. and Mrs. Page recovered $1,600 from the city for personal injuries. May 26. The Lowell street school closed owing to diptheria. June 1. The aldermen granted a location for the Haverhill and Law- rence railroad. July 13. A firemen's muster held in in Lawrence. July 18. The Canoe Club's house dedicated. July 22. Officers of the Pilgrim Fathers' Hall Association elected ; Horace A. Wadsworth, president. Julj' 30. President Harrison passed through Lawrence, and given a reception at the south depot. Aug. 19. Mrs. John F. Hogan, residing on Farnham street, while washing, was drowned in a tub of water. Oct. 18. George B. King, janitor of the court house, fined $25 for tampering with a juryman. Oct. 28. James Watts, overseer in the Atlantic mills, made an unsuc- cessful attempt at suicide by shooting himself in the head. Dec. 7- The first number of the Weekly Examiner published. 1 ,S'I AJiJ.lSHKD, DEC. 1,1876. *\^ GEO. E HOGAN, GROCER, AND DEALER IN Flour, Teas, Coffees, Spices and Toljaccos. Nos. 248 Broadway and 386 Haverhill Street, LAWRENCE, MASS. All the Leading Brands of 1 0-cent Cigars for 7 Cents. TrtE laWreisTce gazetteer. 6t 1889. Dec. 14. Joseph H. Morgan, founder of the Royal Conclave of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, arrested for libelling the officers. Dec. 28. The Merchants National bank remove J to its new building. 1890. Jan. 8. Maj-or Crawford ordered the hotel bars to be closed Sundaj's. Jan. 12. The new mill in the Everett yard completed. Jan. 18. W. J. Hinchliffe elected clerk of of overseers of the poor. Jan. 14. John S. Herion, superintendent of the Merrimack Spinning Co., arrested for incendiarism, and held in $5,000. Jan. 21. Two writs of attachment were placed on the property of J. H. Prescott & Co., for $10,000, in favor of Mrs. Harriet Pike and Miss Helene Josselj'n. Feb. 1. Henry S. Herion arrested in Providence, R. I,, on a charge of being implicated in setting a fire in the Merrimack spinning mill. Feb. 1. The stockholders of the Lawrence Coffee House authorized the directors to close up its business. Feb. 25. Henrj Greenburg arrested for setting a fire in his furniture store, on Essex street, Nov. 4, 1889. Feb. 25. The ^rial ladder truck arrived and tested. Mar. 4. The city government declined to become the custodian of $1,000 oftered by Patrick Sweeney, the income from which should be applied annually to provide prizes for pupils in St. Mary's school. Mar. 14. The Loyal Women of American Liberty presented the High school with a national flag. Mar. 24. Edgar E. Mann of this city arrested on a charge of falsely personating a United Siates detective. Apr. 12. The Stanley Brewing Co. merged into a British syndicate. Apr. 16. Mayor Crawford refused to sign the liquor licenses granted by the board of aldermen. Apr. 16. The I^awrence Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association organized. Apr. 30. The license muddle settled by revoking seven which had previously been granted and substituting seven others. Apr. 30. Davis, Murphy & Co., grocers, assigned to H. K. Webster. May 26, Gen. Russell A. Alger, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, visited Lawrence. May 26. An order was adopted by the city government to have nine hours constitute a day's work by the city employes. Mar. 29. St. Mark's chuj-ch dedicated. June 19. The Merrimack Valley street railroad sold to a syndicate. July 23. Thos. E. Thompson elected principal of the Essex school. July 26. Destructive cyclone in South Lawrence. July 29. The drawer in the money order room in the post office was robbed of $125 in the day time. Sept. 1. Postmaster Holt assumed the charge of the post office. Sept. 1. Superintendent R. B. Risk of the Industrial school, was succeeded by H. E. Swan of Lowell. Sept. 11. The State Firemen's convention, continuing three days, was held in the City Hall. ESTABLISHED IN 1865. 4 -*« STATIONER Slank Seek fflanufaclurer^ WALL PAPERS, etc. 19S and 197 lOss-e^ StTeet, i.a.'w^reisic-e;, m^bs. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 63 1890. Sept. 14. Rev. E. C. Abbott, of the Unitarian church, resigned. Oct. 14. Sham fight and field day in Lawrence by the Ninth regi- ment and the local militia. Oct. 30. James Danehv sentenced to nine years in the State prison for assault on Dr. M. A. Digman with a loaded revolver. Nov. 8. Burglars stole $400 wortli of jewelry from the house of Thomas Clegg on Prospect hill. 1891. Jan. 1. The freight transfer in South Lawrence completed. Feb. 10. Gov. Russell and staff' visited Lawrence and attended the Grand Army ball in the City Hall. Feb. 10. The Republic mills on Holly street sold to a syndicate. Feb. 26. Gen. N. A. M. Dudley garrison organized. Mar. 19. The Atlantic co-operative bank incorporated. May 28. Work commenced in re-laying the horse railroad tracks for electric power. May 30. The hand engine purchased by the veterans' association. June 22. Col. Melvin Beal elected chief engineer for three years. Jnn. 23. Clinton P. Vose appointed probation officer with a salary of $1,000 a year. July 4. General celebration. Aug. 20. The steamer Startled Fawn, having 175 passengers on board, was partially sunk in the river near the dam. Aug. 31. The electric cars made their first trips from Lawrence to Methuen and North Andover. Sept. 1. Mrs. N. G. White and daughter donated $50,000 towards the ^" ^ — ■ new public library building. Sept. 8. Hearing commenced in Salem on the Searle-Hopkins case Sept. 17. The third annual parade of the Essex county Knights of of Pythias occurred in Lawrence. Sept. 22. The Essex county fair opened in this city. Sept. 22. George L. Weil appointed trial justice in North Andover, Oct. 28. Rev. G H. Young installed pastor of the Unitarian church. Oct. 30. The Boston Fusileers were entertained by E. F. Searle. Nov. 30. The Pilgrim Fathers' hall building dedicated. Dec. 26. The store of Ira P. Lamson, on Amesbury street, reported to have been robbed of $500 in the night time. Dec. 28. W. F. Moyes appointed clerk of the Police court. Dec. 29 Haville Leighton, aged 78, and his wife, Barbara, died within six hours apart at SO Abbott street. 1892. Jan. 20. Charles J. Keefe was fined $1,000 for throwing John McMahon from his saloon into the street on Broadway. Jan. 1. The new public library building finished. Feb. 1. The Home Club leased rooms in the Odd Fellows' block. Feb. 4. The commissioners decided to locate the armory building on the corner of Amesbury and Methuen streets. Feb. 4. John W. Sanborn appointed general manager of the Boston and Maine railroad. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 64 1892. Feb. S. Gov. Russell and staff attended the opening of the Grand • Army fair in the City Hall. Feb. 17. The new library building opened to the public. Mar. 14. The Unitarian club formed. Apr. 5. Thirty engravers in the Pacific mills were dischaiged for demanding shorter hours of work. Apr, 21. Steps taken towards instituting legal proceedings against the aldermen for alleged corruption in granting liquor licenses. May 5. The trial of Aldermen Bolton and Martin was commenced in Newbnryport, and each held in $6,000 for further examination. May 15. The corner stone of St. Mary's convent laid. May 15. About $2,000 worth of liquor seized at the Bradford Arms house on Park sti"eet. June 13. Alderman Bolton was tried at Salem in connection with the boodle case. The jury stood 7 for conviction and 5 for acquittal. July 7. The Arlington and Pemberton banks were consolidated. July 11- The wages of city laborers increased to 2$ a day. Aug. 11. A shocking accident occurred on the electric railroad in North Andover, when a car was overturned, fatally injuring Miss Edith C. Larson, and 15 others badly hurt. Sept. 19. Suits aggregating $70,000 entered against the electric rail- road company on account of the North Andover accident. Sept. 27, The Essex County fair held in this city. Oct. 24. The case against Alderman John W. Bolton was tried in this city, which again resulted in a disagreement of the jury. 1S93. Jan. 3. Miss K. A. O'Keefe, a high school teacher, resigned. Jan. 5. The Lawrence Savings bank purchased the Pemberton bank building. Feb. 27. Police Officer Frank Stoeher dismissed from the force. Apr. 11, The aldermen refused to discharge Police Officer Timothy J. Kelleher, who was suspended from duty by Mayor Mack. Apr. 19. The new armory building dedicated. May 8. The aldermen refused to make any appropriation for a cele- bration on the Fourth of July. May 8. Tower, Wing &^ Co., shoddy manufacturers, assigned. May 15. Stephen Tobin alias Taylor, arrested for polygamy. May 21. The aldermen refused to license the Jewish pawnbrokers. May 21. The Lawrence Improvement Co. organized; capital, $3O,0CO_ May 31. Briggs & Allyn Co.'s new shop was publicly dedicated. June 19. Police Officer Patrick O'Connor discharged. June 21. Bethany Commandery, Knights Templar, entertained the commanderies from Dover and Laconia, N. H. July 24. Police Officer W. S. Paisley dismissed from the force. Aug. 4. Notices were posted in the mills announcing a shut down after Aug. 12. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 65 DEATHS OF PROMINENT CITIZENS. I859. Apr. 12. George W. Benson, attorney. 1861. Apr. 6. Rev. James O'Donnell, pastor of St. Mary's cluirch. Nov. 13. Rev. Silas Blaisdell, school teacher. 1864. Nov. 5. Nathaniel Wilson, city treasurer. Nov. 23. R. W. French, overseer Washington mill and ex-alderman. 1866. Sept. 11. Nathaniel White, cashier Bay State Bank. 1S67. May 20. Lewis Young, overseer Atlantic mills cloth room. 1868. Jan 13. James K. Barker, ex-mayor. Jan. 18. Hon. Thomas Wright, attorney. July 13. Jason H. Dana, tinsmith and stove dealer. 1869. Mar. 22. Andrew S. Jordan, retired grocer. 1870. Mar. 10. Nicholas G. Paul, master mechanic B. & M. R. R. Apr. 10. Sylvester A. Furbush, assessor. 1872. Oct. 8. Daniel Saunders, founder of Lawrence. 1873. Aug. 8. Dr. Seneca Sargent. 1874. Feb. 17. George R. Rowe, city clerk. 1875. Feb. 4. Dr. John Stowe. May 18. Frank Davis, mayor in 1869. 1876. Sept. 15. William H. Boardman, contractor and ex-alderman. Nov. 30. Rev. George Packard, rector of Grace church. 1877. Jan. 31. J. Wiley Edmunds, treasurer Pacific mills. Mar. 9. Richard R. Harriman, superintendent Lawrence Gas. Co. Mar. 17. John B. Howard, alderman and retired merchant. Mar. 21. John B. Atkinson, merchant tailor. July 22. Phineas M. Gage, contractor. 1S78. Feb. 4. William Barbour, chairman Lawrence Water Board. Feb. 17. Rev. L. D. Barrows, formerly pastor in Lawrence. Mar. 22. Michael Mann, councilman and grocer. May 31. Nicholas Chapman, ex-alderman. Sept 27. Nathaniel Ambrose, ex-city marshal. Dec.'__4. Charles E. Briggs, attorney, KSTABLISHliD IN 1863. W. W. eOLBY, FUNERAL I FURNISHING UNDERTAKER, <1 SALESROOMS, - 276 COMMON STREET,[> Residence, - 274 Common Street, LAWRENCE, MASS. Coa^muiiidktioii Ijy Yelepl]oiie. m^ All Orders Pertaining to the Undertaking Business romptly attended to, Day or Night. tU^ LAWRENCE GA^^ETTEER. 67 1879. Jan. 2. Nathan Wells, for 20 years chief clerk in the post office. 1880. Feb. 21. Andrew J. Perkins, broker. Mar. 6. William A. Kimball, hardware dealer. Apr. 6. Ivan Stevens, attorney. June 17. Oliver Pearl, formerly overseer in the Atlantic mills. July 6. Peter Smith, director Lawrence National bank. Dec. 10. Capt. Timothy Dacey, of Fenian fame. 1881. Jan. 16. Rev. James Murphy, pastor St. Patrick's church. Mar. 19. David Nevins, part owner of the Pemberton mills. May 6. Dr. George W. Garland. June 7. Ebenezer Carter, overseer Washington mills. June 20. Dr. William E. Riggs, dentist. 1882. Jan. 6. Everard H. Kelley, druggist. Feb. 7. Hon. Artemas Harmon, ex-alderman of Lawrence. Mar. 4. George H. McFarlin, ex-councilman and merchant. May 15. Joseph J. Nichols, ex-representative. 1883. Oct. 3. Louis Weil, clothing dealer. Oct. 22. Milton Bonney, ex-mayor. Oct. 25" Gustavus V. Fox, formerly agent Bay State mills. 1884. Jan. 13. George B. Parsons, city editor Daily Eagle. Feb. 10 Dr. Michael Roberts. Feb. 20. Samuel M. Newhall, paymaster Pemberton Company. Apr. 1. Joseph V. Sweeney, attorney. Apr. 6. John J. Doland, wood and coal dealer, Apr. 16. Rev. P. C. McGovern of St, Mary's church. 1885. Jan. 25. Dr. Isaac Tewksbury, aged 91 years. Feb. 2. Levi Emery, ex-representative. Mar. 7. Patrick F. Halley ex-president of the common council. Apr. 3. Oliver D. Rideout, overseer Pacific mills yard. Apr. 11. Daniel Nason, conductor B. & M. R. R. Apr. 15. Alfred Churchill, stable keeper. Apr. 19. Alonzo M. Carr, grocer. Apr. 20. George F. Curtis, furnishing goods dealer. May 5. Amasa Bryant, blacksmith and ex-alderman. May 6. Nathaniel H. Banfield, hotel keeper. May 15. John E. Cushing, city auditor, June 23. Adolphus Durant, a large property owner. July 1. John McGairy, journalist. Sept 5. Stephen D. Yates, blacksmith. Sept. 19. Thomas S. Stratton, ex-alderman, in Minnesota. 1886. Jan. 24. RufusReed, wood and coal dealer. Feb. 14. Charles H. Barnes, asst. paymaster Washington mills. Mar. 26. Bradford Cheney, carriage dealer. Mar. 31. William M. Dow, overseer Pacific mills. I'.srAIU.TSHP'l), 1877. WATERHOUSE & PARSONS, FUNERAL AND + fiiriiisltiiin w 11 tier falter tern SALESROOM* JVo. 47 ^mesbnr'y Sti^eet LAWRENCE, MASS. ALL CALLS, DAY OR NIGHT, PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. A Lady in attendance when required. G. W. WATERHOUSE, S. C. PARSONS, Residence, 16 Tremont Street. lic^sidence, 268 Bruce Street. Telephone connections with salesrooms and residences. THE LAWRfiNCEi GAZETTEER. 69 18S6. May 16. Charles E. Byrom, brass founder. May 20. Samuel W. Kendrick, overseer Pemberton mill. Juue 6. Edwin Sargent, farmer. June 14. Gen. Michael P. Merrill, assessor for 15 years. June 16. Harrison D. Clement, contractor. July 28. Dr. Eugene S. Yates, ex-city physician. Aug. 24. Bailey Bartlett. deputy sheriff. Sept. 12. Nathaniel G. White, ex-president B. & M. railroad. Sept. 12. Cyrus Williams, ex-alderman. Nov. 3. Rev. Charles F. Sullivan. Nov. 24. Patrick Griffin, ^police officer. Nov. 29. Paul S. Chadbourn, mason. Dec. 28. Rev. Stephen Keegan, in Californis«:. 1887. Jan. 6. J. Irving Beetle, post office clerk. Feb. 1. Dr. Anthony B. Magee. Mar. 10. James A. Treat, hardware dealer. Mar. 28. William F. Gearin, soda manufacturer. May 20. Hon. John K. Tarbox. May 28. Abiel R. Chandler, real estate agent. Aug. 1. Daniel J. Costello, police officer. Aug. 3. James C. Brown, ex-alderman. Sept. 12. Samuel M. Stedman, manufacturer. Sept. 17. Hon. Nathan W. Harmon, police court judge. Oct. 23. William F. Birtwell, registrar of voters. Dec. 10. Dr. David Dana. Dec. 28. Major Edward A. Fiske, paper hangings dealer. 1888. Jan. 19. Rev. George W. Bosworth, D. D. Feb. 5. Wilbur Fisk Gile, attorney. Feb. 15. David A. Wilson, baker. Feb. 23. Phebe, widow of Daniel Saunders, sen., aged 91 years. Apr 5. Frank Robinson, ex-champion light weight wrestler. Apr. 25. James B. Wiggin, ex-superintendent of the city farm. Apr. 29. Henry F. Barnard, furniture dealer. June 4. Capt. John H. Robinson. Aug. 18. P. C. V. Worthley, stone contractor. Oct. 22. Thomas F. Tucker, assessor. Nov. 6. Prescott G. Pillsbury, ex-bank cashier. Dec. 13. Samuel M. Davis, real estate agent. Dec. 15. Amos W. Giles, flour manufacturer. 1889. Mar. 9. Joseph L. Barnes, overseer in the Pacific mills. Mar. 20. Dea. Joseph Chuechill. Mar. 23. Henry B. Thompson, overseer Pemberton repair shop. Mar. 31. James H. Severance, contractor. Apr. 12. Abel Webster, ex-representative. Apr. 16. David Dow, formerly master mechanic in the Pacific mills. / ESTABLISHED lU 186d By John J. MaHoney. M. J, MAHONEY, UNDERTAKER, COR. HAMPSHIRE AND BRADFORD STS., LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 7 I 1889. May 9. Jeremiah S. Field, retired merchant. May 14. John H. Barry, ex-street commissioner. May 27. Peter W. Lyall, attorney. May 29. Archibald McFarlin, retired ice dealer. June 14. Charles Smith, retired grocer. June 15. William P. Cooper, express proprietor. July 11. C. T. Wilcox, insurance agent. Aug. 8. Albin Yeaw, real estate dealer. Aug. 16. Patrick J. Desmond, grocer. Aug. 16. William Bower, overseer Arlington mills. Sept. 19. Moses Perkins, ex-assessor. Nov. 8. Lewis Stratton, stationer. Nov. 10. Dea. James D. Herrick, ex-assessor. Dec. 6. Rev. 1. H. McConnell of the First Methodist church. Dec. 15. John Fallon, formerly acting agent Pacific mills. Dec. 15. Hector P. Linn, retired merchant tailor. Dec. 16. John Abercrombie, ex-alderman. 1890. Jan. 2. Gen. Eben Sutton of North Andover. Jan. 21. Thomas P. Kemp, hat and cap dealer. Jan. 21. Mrs. Dr. M. B. Kenney. M. D. Jan. 30. Albert Warren, third mayor of Lawrence. Feb. 8. Dr. Aaron Ordway, aged 76 years. Feb. 22. John C. Payson, letter carrier. Feb. 27. Fred O. Merriam, letter carrier. Mar. 8. James M. Beeley, paymaster Arlington mills. May 12. Horace A. Wadsworth, publisher Lawrence Eagle. June 6. Miss Aphia C. Eastman, school teacher for 36 years. June 21. FVanklin Saunders, express proprietor. July 4. Aretas T. Scott, musician. Sept. 1. John L. Royer, conductor B. &. M, railroad. Sept. 4. Andrew Daley, veteran caterer. Sept. 5. Daniel B. Simpson, grocery clerk. Sept. 6. John J. O'Gorman, merchant tailor. Sept. 28. Charles H. Smith, express messenger. Dec. 4. David C. Richardson, master car builder, B. & M. R. R. 1891. Feb. 4. Sylvanus A. Ellis, music teacher. Feb. 9. Samuel S. Morey of the " Morey letter" fame. Mar. 2. Dr. Timothy Sullivan. Apr. 4. Ferdinand Pfefterkorn, musician, aged 83 years. Apr. 23. Lemuel Huntoon, Jr., jeweler. Apr. 27. Joseph Butterworth, proprietor of the Central house. May 11. Rev. Michael D. Murphy. May 26. Henry Noyes, fish warden 20 years. June 20. Lovell L. Blood, proprietor Pacific house. July 11. Asa M. Bodwell, farmer. ESTABLISHED, 1869. JOHN BREEN, e6 SALESROOMS AND RESIDENCE, 371 0/>ed ^eefj Lamb, Muttoa and all -kiads of Pork Products. 413 and 415 HAVERHILL STREET, T.^:S?il]S.t LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 77 SUICIDES IN LAWRENCE. 1850. May 25. Timothy W. Tibbets, by shooting. 1867. Feb. 13. Fred A. Colby, 13 years old, shot himself in the pastor's room in the Free Baptist church. 1872. Mar. 7. A man named Morse hung himself at 570 Essex street. 1874. Nov. 25 Miss Carrie Guptill, IS years old, di owning in the river. 1875. — Frank B. Smith, aged 30 years, taking poison. June 27. Thomas Manchester cut his throat after attempting to kill his wife in their house on Newbury street. 1877. Jan. 28. Col. William B. Coan, by taking laudanum. Apr. 21. Francis McQuade, by hanging in the police station. 1878. May 12 John Gibbs, section hand in the Pacific mills, by cutting his throat. 1881. June 3. Josiah Hackett of Methuen, hanging. June 27. Thomas Deitzel, 6 Brook street, shooting. 1883. Feb. 28. Charles H. Cate, by shooting, at 253 Essex street. July 9. Cyrus Johnson, 30 Amesbury street, by hanging. 1884. Mar. 18. John C. Guy, aged 21 years, taking poison. Mar. 18. Thomas Brennan, by hanging in Bickford's stable. 1885. May 12. James Harrop, 57 Chelmsford street, shooting. 1886. Mar. 28. Robert R. Whittier, a former Lawrence dry goods dealer, by cutting his throat in Salem, N. H. 1887. Mar. 18. Maurice J. Bresnahan, superintendent of the Wamesit mills, by shooting. June 8- Cornelius McCluskey, by shooting, near Frye Village. 1888. July 4. Mrs. Elizabeth Stoddard, taking poisoii. Nov. 1. James Byrom, brass founder, by drowning in the canal. 1889. Apr. 1. Alpheus Bolles, a Methuen farmer, by hanging. Apr. 27. Andrew Moyes, 2 Central Pacific block, by shooting. Apr. 28. Isaac Somerville, grocer, 287 Lowell street, by hangin"-. Aug. 12. Henry Sullivan, 40 years old, and arrested for the murder of his infant child, hung himself in the police station. Oct. 23. Joseph S. Bonney, 9 Fulton street, by shooting. Nov. 22. William Black, by shooting and fixUing into the canal. Dec. 29. Soloman Charles, 652 Haverhill street, taking poison. Feb. 26. Jennie Stover, 17 years old, living at 233 Prospect street, killed herself in a field in West Andover. ESTABLISHED IN 1 863* ©ENTRAL riOHSE, LAWRENCE, MASS. Opposite Boston & I^owell Depot and Opera House. STEAM HEATED. ELECTRIC LIGHTS. Coii\tr|ef(?ikl Meil\< Iftekdqtiki'tei',^. JOS. JACKSOIT, - Proprietor. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 79 1890. May 4. Lewis Heffner, overseer in the Washington mills, hy throw- himself into the Spicket river. May 26. George Brooks, 24 Washington corporation, by cutting h is throat with a razor June 2. John H. Morse, superintendent of the Methuen mills, by shooting himself in the mill yard. Aug. 16. Edsvard Woswick, by shooting himself after attempting to murder his wife. Apr. 15. John O'Hare, by drowning in the south canal. 1891. July 5. Miss Bertha Ebersack, by drowning in the Spicket river. Oct. 23. James Starblrd, stable keeper, by drowning in the canal. Dec. 18. Sarah Leach, 405 Haverhill street, by hanging. 1892. Feb. 21. Frank Harrison hung himself in the Lawrence jail. Mar. 20. John F. Malloy, aged 18 years, by shooting. Apr, 11. Elton P. Richardson, machinist, hy shooting. Apr. 23. Fred Mclntire, 48 years old, by hanging in the jail. Apr. 24. Peter Eno, a wife murderer, by hanging in the jail. May 27. Mrs. John D. Glidden, aged 64 years, hung herself in her house, 12 Valley street. June 15. Robert Berron, 21 Lake street, by cutting his throat. f)0!)(5E;'g YS'V'I^f^N', 331 and 333 l^]ssex Street^ OPPOSITE B. &, L. DEPOT, JLA.WRKNOE, - - M-ASS. THOROUGHLY RENOVATED AND NEWLY FURNISHED. ELECTRIC LIGHT, STEAM HEAT, ere. -^EUROPEAN PLANJ>- ARTHUR S. DODGE, - Proprietor. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. FATAL ACCIDENTS AND CAUSES. 1864. May 10. Josiah Page, watchman in the Washington mills, mangled by the machinery. May 27. James Gilday, run over by a team. June 9. Andrew Burke, suffocated in a brewery vat. Oct. 10. William Daley fatally shot by Officer N. M. Storer. 1865. June 16. Patrick Sheehan, killed by the cars. 1866. Oct. 16. Charles A. Duggan, killed in the Pacific mills. 1867. Jan. 29. Mrs. Margaret Flynn, by the cars. Feb. 20. Mr. Ridley, second hand in the Washington mills, by fall- ing down an elevator well. Feb. IS. Mr. Clark, a slater, falling from the Atlantic mills roof. 1872. Jan. 24. Michael Connelly, gateman, killed by the cars. 1873. — G. W. Davol, run over by the cars at the Water street crossing. 1874. Feb. 17. Albert Holt, by falling into a scalding vat in Beach's soap factory. 1876. Jan. 17. John Lawler, by falling from a wall. Mar. 1. John G. McDonald, run over by the cars at the north depot. 1877. Nov. 20. Orlando Lawrence and wife of North Andover, killed at the Osgood street crossing. 1879. July 18. Charles Cummings killed by falling from a window at No. 2 Washington corporation. Aug. 2. Timothy Sullivan, slater, killed by falling from a roof. 1881. Apr. 8. William H. Deming, killed in the Washington mills. Ang. 3. Benjamin Weeks killed by being thrown from a team. 1882. Jan. 9. Philip M. Bullock, run over by cars. Aug. 4. Margaret Donovan, aged 9 years, by accidental burning. Nov. 10. George Ferguson, accidentally shot. 1884. Mar. 6. John T. Trees, William Moreland and Michael Cronin, were killed by a boiler explosion in Trees' dye house. June 24. Mrs. Delvina Parant, by burning. Aug. 9. Robert Harrington, by falling from a window at 39 Wash- ington corporation. Sept. 17. John Dole, a mason, by falling from a third-story window of the Arlington mills. 1885. Mar. 31. Maxwell Crawford, run over by a horse car in Merrimack street. ESTABLISHED OCT., 1878. « ©t^AH©If »Tt DEALER IN Coal, Wood AND Masons' Supplies Lime^ Cement, Hair, Bricks, Sand, Akron Sewer Pipe, &c. OFFICES, 8 WEST STREET, 263 BROADWAY, TELEPHONE, 154-3. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 83 1885. Sept. 12. James Keegan, of Atlantic engine company, No. 2, was fa- tally burned by vitrol at the chemical works fire in Methuen. 1886. Apr. 10. Florence McCarthy, a brakeman, run over by the cars. May 2. John Haley, 10 Pacific corportaion, killed by a fall. May 8. William Veston, killed by falling from the roof of the Ever- ett boarding house block. July 12. Thomas Comber, run over by the cars. July 15. Joseph Massey, overseer in the Washington mills, by a fall. Aug. 28. John Alexander of North Andover, was crushed by his team in Merrimack street. Aug. 30. William Russell, killed in Russell's paper mills. Nov. 4. Henri Lacaillade, accidentally shot by John McNamara. Nov. 15. John McDonough, run over by a freight train. Nov. 21. Cornelius Murphy, suffocated by the caving of a sand bank on Tower hill. 1887. Mar. 2. Mrs. Chas. E. Kent, burned to death while heating alcohol. Mar. 31. Joseph Power, milkman, killed by being thrown from team. Apr. 17. Thomas Nicholson, three years old, drowned in a cesspool at the corner of Hampshire and Lowell streets. May 24. William Estey, run over by a horse car. June 7. Daniel D. Donovan, driver of an ice cart, was run over and instantly killed. July 21. Horace E. Stone, brakeman, killed in South Lawrence. Aug. 11. Charles A. Welch, railroad brakeman, killed. 1888. Apr. 20. Michael Melvin was fatally scalded by an explosion in Rus- sell's paper mill. June 5. Fred Legendre, section hand B. & M. R. R., run over by an engine. Aug. 20. Mrs. Mary Egan, 21 Kingston street, burned to death. Aug. 21. George Trow of Andover, was thrown from a carriage and killed. 1889. Feb. 29. John P. Stevenson, run over by the cars on the canal tracks. Feb. 26. Mrs. William F. Fuller died fron the eftects of a coasting accident. Apr. 24. Albert E. Holt, aged 15 years, was shot in the head by Walter Washburn. May 1. Mrs. Margaret Bresnahan, killed by the cars in South Law- rence. May 15. Alexander Arthur, killed in the Monroe paper mills. June 3. Patrick Ryan, by falling from a window at 638 Broadway. Nov. 13. Laura Wadleigh, an inmate of Pattee's road house was fa- tally burned. Nov. 14. Kate Donovan, aged 7 years, burned with a kerosene fire at 7 Shattuck street. 1890. Mar. 8. Jennie Richardson aged 15 years, burned by lamp explosion. Mar. 24. I. Burt Gardner, painter, killed by falling from a staging. Established in 1855 by Henry Barton. ji. B- ^. ¥o>if^i^iKs, DEALER IN Pamf4, OiU^ f^pl^tufpj CHEMICALS AND MILL SUPPLIES. -* /ITLAS*y\MXED< PAINT, ♦* Artists' Colors and Brushes, No. 191 ESSEX STREET, . LAWRENCE, MASS- THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 85 1890. May 12. A brakeman named Mahonej, from Fitchburg, was killed on the canal tracks. July 9. Mark Schockin, fatally scalded in the Washington mills. Sept. 3. William Lakeland, by falling from a window at 93 Pacific corporation. Sept. 13. Frank Blish was fatally injured in a row on Newbury street. Dec. 27. Peter Rogers, a brakeman, killed by a shifting engine. 1891. Feb. 9. Conductor E. Wilmarth, killed near the Salem street bridge. Feb. 16. Bridget Morrisey, 33 Common street, was burned to death. Apr. 13. Frank Dearborn, a B. & M. brakeman, killed in South Lawrence. Apr. 27. John Addison, killed on the railroad in North Andover. May 2.S. Patrick Connors, fireman in Lewis' scouring mill, killed by the bursting of a steam pipe. May 26. William W. Woodman, switchman in the South Lawrence yard, killed by the cars. June 29. Cornelius McLeod, killed at the South Broadway railroad crossing by the cars. July 21. Mrs. Sarah Farrell, killed at the Merrimack street crossing. Nov. 26. Humphrey Kearns, 13 Lawrence street, killed by a fall. Dec. 25. Mrs. Philomena O'Hare, 657 Essex street, and Patrick Cline, 2 Duck corporation, were both fatally burned. 1892. Jan. 1. Mrs Hannah Crowley, 18 Elm street, killed by a fall. Feb. 1. Mrs. Mary Crehan, 233 Oak street, was fatally burned. Feb. 3. Dr. Alvin T. Magoon, killed at the Osgood street crossing. May 23, John Langtry, aged 5 years, was run over by an ice cart. July 1. Eusebe Boucher, crushed by an elevator in the Atlantic mill. July 12. Patrick H. Donoghue, journalist, aud member of the fire department, killed at a fire on Salem street. July 18. Miss Ida Harrison, fatally burned hy a lamp explosion. Nov. 29. Simeon T. Briggs. by an elevator in the Pacific mills. Dec. 19. James Fleming, killed by a fall in Fairfield's block. EDWARD WOOD, AGENT FOR Ml SfeamMiip Line^j Bankers' Checks from the Old Country Cashed. SOVEREiaNS BOUaHT AND SOLD For remittances to the OLD COUNTRY, or for the use of travellers, thej afford unequaled facilities, as they can be cashed everywhere in Eng- land, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, and are also available at favorable rates of exchange in the principal cities in Europe. 519 ESSEX STREET, LAWRENCE, MASS. in, ipoissoisr, nKALER IN flirugs, He^kines andl C|firaieafe, FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES, d-c. 39 FRANKLIIT STREET, LAWRENCE, MASS. Physicians' prescriptions carefully compounded, BELLE-ISLE, VIGER & CO.. -€*IDI?.TJC3-a-ISTS , 47 Franklin Street, and 66 Hampshire Street, THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 87 DESTRUCTIVE FIRES. (Where the Logses were S3000 and upwards ) 1849. Oct. 17. John B. Howard's store and other buildings in South Lawrence, $ 10,000. Nov. 28. The Merrimack house on Turnpike, nearTremont street, 25,000. 1850. Feb. 28. The Bangor block and 5 other houses on Common street, near Newbury, 12,000. Aug. 16. Car shops of the Boston & Maine railroad, in South Lawrence, 25,000. 1851. Feb. 11. The armory of the Lawrence Light Infantr}', with its contents and B. H. Clark's store on Merchants' row, consumed, 12,000. June 15. Lawrence hall building, corner Amesbury and Common streets, 9,000 1855. Mar. 21. The wooden block corner of Essex and Jackson streets, 5,000. 1856. Robbins' belting factory on Broadway, 13,000. 1857. May 10. Crocker, Briggs & Co's paper mill, 12,000. Aug. 20. Page's building on Broadway, 3,000. Oct. 5. The Methuen hotel and ten other buildings, 25,000. 1858. Sept. 10. A. R. Brewster's grist mill, 3,000. 1859. Aug. 12. The United States hotel, Church block, Edwards' paint shop burned, also the spire of the Unitarian church destroyed, 52,000. 1860. May 2. Wilson & Allyn's factory and Gale's carriage shop on Lowell street, " 20.000. July 21. The wooden block adjoining the city stables on Lowell street, when a woman and child perished, 3,000. Aug. 26. W. W. Briggs' cashmere mill at the mouth of the Spicket river, 18,000. 1862. Jan. 1. Russell's paper mill, loss, 8,000. 1865. Jan. 27. Everett mills dye house, 50,000. Sept. 26. Russell's paper mill, 20,000. 1866. May 14. Ashworth's brewery, and Flanders & Severance's shop in the Essex yard, 15,000. June 19. Ladd Si Co's planing mill, Clement & Cressey's and W. H. Chase's shops in the Essex yard. .^SECTJ^ 1 867. 894. JNO. K. NORWOOD, Notary Public. K. S. NORWOOD, Justice of the Peace. A G E N C Y . I- e) JNO. K. NORWOOD & Co., Managers, Just 27 years ago, Mr. John K. Norwood begun business, and he looks back today upon a quarter century of prosperous years, and years which have built up and made permanent, a lucrative, successful business. It was in 1867 that Mr. Norwood began business here, opening up in an up-stairs office at the corner of Lawrence and Essex streets. Lawrence had at that time but 27,000 people, and the only four other agents of insurance; E. B. Currier, A. C Chadvvick, D. S. Swan and J. H. Stannard. Of these, only one now remains of the five, besides Mr. Norwood, who souglit public patronage in 1867. From the outset, Mr. Norwood's business career met with success. After a few months he removed his office to more pleasant quarters on Pemberton street, where the printing office of S. W. Fellows is now located. Then for 10 years he was at 339 Essex street, an finally in 1872 he moved to his present centrally located office on Lawrence street. Here from a humble beginning, he now acts as agent for 29 fire, life and accident companies. Twenty-five years ago he was agent for but two — the Citizens' Mutual of Boston and the Merrimack Insurance Company of Andover. Mr. Norwood has been a very prudent underwriter, making money for all of his companies, so that the total of Lawrence losses will not exceed 10 per cent, of the total amount of money received in premiums, and has returned to policy holders over $100,000 in dividends. Ho. 6 LAWRENCE ST[|EET, - m\lEl, M>SS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 89 1866. June 28. Pemberton mill store house, containing $40,000 worth of jarn. Aug. 12. Boston & Maine car shops in South Lawrence, $100,000- Aug. 28. N. H. Banfield's stable and N. A. Bishop's stove store on Common street, 6,000 Oct. 9. The Arlington mills totally consumed, 200,000 1867. Apr. 8. Desmond's hat factory on Broadway, 40,000 Sept. 1. Gale & Ames' carriage shop on Lowell street, 12,000 1868. Nov. 17. H. K. Webster's grist mill, Pillsbury's machine shop and Davis' foundry, loss about, 30,000 1869. Mar. 21. The Baptist church in Methuen burned. July 8. Thomas S. Stratton's hat factory in the Essex yard, 17,000 Sept. 3. O'Sullivan Bros.' hat factory on Daisy street, 35,000 1870. Feb. 6. Stevens Dockham's stable on Essex street, with 14 horses burned, 4,000 Oct. 19. Lawrence Lumber Co's planing mill on Lowell street, 125,000, 1871. June 23. The building at the north-east corner of Common and Amesbury streets and Stowell's shop burned, 30,000 July 18. Clement & Cressey's shops in the Essex yard, 17,000 Aug. 8. Bowen, Emerson & Co's hat factory, Methuen, 24,000 1874. Feb. 16. The Saunders school house in South Lawrence partially burned, 4,000 Apr. 11. C. H. Tenney & Co's hat factory in Methuen, 50,000. 1875. July 11. House near the reservoir burned and two boarders perished. Oct. 4. West wing of the Washington mills, 50,000. 1876. Mar. 10. The summer house of Col. Gilson in North An- dover, 10,000. Aug. 10. Emmons' loom harness manufactory, 4,000. Dec. 25. Wooden building north-west corner of Essex and Newbury streets, 7,000_ 1877. Sept. 27. Chas. Ingalls & Son's hat shop in Methuen, 35,000. Oct. 11. Everett mills' dye house, 18,000 1878. Jan. 13. Pacific mills' print works, 130,000. Sept 1. Gale's carriage shop on Lowell street, 20,000_ 18SO. Jan. 18. Russell paper mills, 8,000. July 1. Atlantic mills' cloth room, 6,000 July 17. H. K. Webster & Co's store house and Sanborn & Tucker's wood sheds, 4,000. 1881. Apr. 14. Smith & Dove's mill in Frye Village, 50,000. July 17. The Broadway bridge over the Merrimack, 60,000. ^882. Jan. 1. Lawrence Industrial school building, 3,500. Feb. 17. Daily Eagle office, 3,000. June 23. Pacific mills' storehouse, 400,000* Oct. 11. George Pearson's house and barn, 192 East Haver- hill street, ^ 3,000. ESTABLISHED IN 1867. JOHN H. STAFFORD, MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF BRUSHES ^'©mifc©p Diis.t©PBi« 0^^ Special attention given to Manufacturing and Repairing Machine Brushes of every description. 573 Essex Street, LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 9^ 1883. Jan. 19. Atlantic mills' packing room, 5,000- Aug. 6. Wright Mf'g Go's braid mill, 150,000. 1885. Jan. 1. Lawrence Lumber Go's building Essex jard, also Briggs & Alljn's shops, 17,000. Feb. 18. Russell paper mills, 30,000. Mar. 18. Packard schoolhouse in South Lawrence, 25,000. Sept. 12. Lee, Blackburn & Go's chemical works. 1886. Mar. 1. Three passenger cars and the overhead bridge in Lowell street, 5,000. Mar. 7. Methuen woolen mills, 7,000. Apr. 10. The river building of the Pemberton mills, when George McKenzie and John Miller were fatally burned, 100,000. July 13. McGartney's planing mill on Salem street. 3,000. Dec. 22. The Enamel Bobbin shop on May street. 3,000. 1887. May 4. The bridge in Union street over the Merrimack nver. May 17. No. 1 mill of the Washington Go., 150,000. Nov. 8. Kent & Bruce's bakery, 3,000. 1889. Mar. 28. Essex Savings Bank building, 10,000. Apr. 20. S. F. Dawson & Go's leather board mill, 3,000. Sept. 14. A. L. Welton's buildings in Methuen, 6,000. 1890. Jan. 13. Merrimack Spinning Go's mill on Island street, 20,000- Nov. 23. Ordway block, 5,000. 1891. Feb. 5. G. R. Mason's house on Haverhill street, 3,000. 1892. Apr. 15. Boston & Maine freight depot on Broadway, 30,000. ESTABLISHED IN 187 1 LACAILLADE BROS., DEALERS IN r©fieriies and J [l»"6oi§i©ns, MEAT, HAY, HORSES, etc. 474 Gommon Street^ LAWRENCE, MASS. This firm commenced business in 1871 at the corner of Valley and Hampshire streets as Grocerj dealers, under the partnership of Charles. Elie and Elisee Lacaillade. Five years later they built the building which they now occupy at 474 Common street, for the purpose of enlarging their rapidly increasing trade, they selling at wholesale and retail a large quantity of canned goods, butter, cheese, teas, coffees, common and fancy crackers eggs, potatoes, flour, hay, etc. Annexed to the Grocery is their where you can find the best of meats, vegetables, and farmers' produce of all kinds. In 1882 they opened a B iV K E: I? Y ^^ on Common street, under the management of Lacaillade & Co. where they remained over five years, when the establishment was removed to Nos. 186 & 190 VA^LL.EY STR ET, the place formerly occupied having become too small for their growing bus- iness. Besides Bread and Pastrj- of all kinds, they have A. Fine X«iiie of Confectionary, and also a a good stock of Grocery goods, Bread and Pastry Flour, etc., etc. TICKET AGEITTS for CANADA and THE WEST. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 93 DROWNING CASES. MERRIMACK RIVER. 1861. Aug. 15. Mrs. Marj Smith, John Bower and Oswald Ajrey. 1875. — Archibald Neal, aged 53 years. 1876. Mar. 27. William Hart of South Lawrence. 1877. Apr. 13. Two bojs named Nesbitt and McGregor. 1882. Jan. 7. Charles Robinson, aged 9 years. Apr. 26. Charles Myers, a workman on the Broadway bridge. June 12. Miss Estelle Ewill. Sept. 7. Miss Kate Garvey. 1884. Apr. 15. Andrevv Donovan, aged 16 years. July 9. Gustave Keefe, aged 16 years. 1885. Jan. 5 David Woodruff, aged 14 years. July 5. Patrick McNamara. July 15. James Barlow, aged 15 years. Harry E. Whittemore, councilman from ward 6. Fred E. True, aged 20 years. Charles H. Berry and Stephen W. Whittier. Michael Higgins, aged 21 years. Harry E. Hamlin and Albert E. White. Frank P. Mosson, aged 16 years. Fred W. Latour. John Higgins, aged 15 years. Daniel Murphy, aged 8 years. George Walker, carried over the dam in a boat. SPICKET RIVER. Fred Kimball of Methuen. George W. Turner. Thomas Danahy, aged 8 years. George Robinson, aged 10 years. James Butler. Mrs, Catherine Dowd. John Hogg, watchman in the Globe mills. 1887. Aug. 31. 1888. July 1. July 81. 1889. July 12. July 22. Aug. 16. 1890. May 1. 1891. Aug. 2. Aug. 20. 1893. Apr. 5. 1878. June 13. Dec. 11. 1882. Jan. 3. 1884. Jan. 13. Nov. 2. 1885. July 16. Oct. 29. A161iiDf6*©M Co-Ooerative Association INCORPOBATKD JULY 13, 1884. Capital Stock, Oct. 1, 1893, $67,198.00. Sinking Fund, $12,802.77. Central Stores, 475 and 177 Broadway. BRANCH No, 1, BRANCH No. 2, 19 and 21 Lawrence Street. 17 Hancock Street. DEALERS IN Reliable Groceries, Dry Goods, Wood and Goal. Sells for cash at average market prices. Profits, after deducting ex- penses, divided among customers. GEO. DEWHIPuST, General Manager. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 95 1887. May 24. John Waldron, aged 3 years. 1889. Feb. 26. William Kress. May 30. Mrs. Michael Doherty. July 1. Edward Ford, aged 14 years. Aug. 25. Patrick Holland. 1890. Feb. 7. Edward Hart and Michael Doherty. July 1. Arthur Judson, aged 12 years. IN THE CANAL. 186.S. Sept. 28. Willie Chapman, aged 3 years. 1866. Apr. IS. John Lynch, stone mason. 1868. July 1. Fred M. Bonney, aged 19 years. 1879. Aug. 10. Michael O'Donnell. 1880. Jan. 11. August Rosenburg, aged 60 years. 1881. Frank W. Nelson, painter. 1882. May 20. Mrs. Lydia Myers. 1883. Jan. 14. Thomas Minnehan. 1885. Sept. 3. Mrs. M?ry Dwyer, aged 60 years. 1887. Aug. 23. Robert Browdie. 1889. May 9. George Burnham, machinist, Pacific mills. July 27. Philomene Lacour. 1890. June 6. Thomas Cullinane. Aug. 6. Thomas Noj^es. Sept. 14. Martin McCarthy. Sept. 28. Patrick McCarthy. Oct. 3. Nicholas Fitzgerald. OUT OF THE CITY. 1871. June 5. John Meadowcroft, William Bamford, John Wagstaft", Sam- uel Allen and William McElroy, drowned in North Andover pond. 1884, Aug. 11. Capt. William A. Shirley of the Salvation Army, in New Jersey. 1885. Aug. 20. Charles and Arthur Winkley at Hampton beach. 1SS9. June 15. George A. Robbins, a letter carrier, in Haggett's pond. June 30. Charles Pearson, in the Shawsheen river. Sept. 16. George W. Chandler, stone contractor, in Methuen. 1891. Sept. 6. Alexander Perrie of Lawrence, at Island Pond, N- H. 1892. Aug. 21. Alverdo N. Phillips, overseer in the Everett mills, and past commander Needham post, 39, G. A. R., at Salisbury beach. ion INCORPORATED JULY 12, 1884. Capital Stock, Oct. 1 , 1 893, Sinking Fund, $67,198.00. $12,802.77. Central Stores, 475 and 477 Broadway, BRANCH No, 1, 19 and 21 Lawrence Street. BRANCH No. 2, 17 Hancock Street DEALERS IN Reliable Groceries, Dry Goods, Wood and Goal. Sells for cash at avera-ge market prices. Profits, after deducting ex- penses, divided among customers. GEO. DEWHIRST, General Manager. THE T.AWRENCE GAZETTEER. 97 CHURCH HISTORY OF LAWRENCE. LAWRENCE STREET CONGREGATIONAL. The Men-imack Congregational Society (so called) was organized August 1, 1S46, but the name was changed to the Lawrence Street Congre- tional Church the following year, and January 5, 1847, meetings were com- menced to he held in a small wooden building, costing about $L000 at the corner of Haverhill and Lawrence streets. The present church edifice was dedicated October 11, 1848, which has since been remodelled and enlarged. Pastors-Rev. Lyman Whiting from June 16, 1847, to January 6, 1850; Rev. Henry M. Storrs from January 15, 1852, to March 1, 1855 ; Rev. Alexan- der H Clapp, D. D., and Rev. Charles Beecher from March, 1855, to Aug.. 18.56- Rev. George B. Wilcox from September, 1856, to 18.59; Rev. Caleb E. Fisher from April 13, 1859, to Octc^ber, 1873; Rev. Joshua Coit from May, ■ 1S74 to 1885; Rev. William E. Wolcott from Feb. 25, 188.% to 1894. CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL. Organized December 25, 1849, and from that date until August 5, 1854 m.eetings were held in the City Hall, when the new church at the corner of •Essex and Appleton streets was dedicated, and in which services were he d until August 12, 1859. when the structure was totally destroyed by Are. In •the fall of the same year work was commenced on the stone church fronting the common on Haverhill street which was dedicated June 1, 1860. Tune 28, 1883, the Central and Eliot Congregational churches were consoa- . dated, and and the name changed to Trinity Congregational ch"-h. Pastors-Rev. Lyman Whiting from March to November, 1850 Rev E C.Whittlesey from February to October, 1851; Rev^ William C. Foster n-om January 16, 1852, to Sept. 2, 1857; Rev. Daniel Tenney from Septem- ber, 2, 1857, to September. 1862; Rev. Christopher M. Cordley from 1862 to Tune 26, 1866; Rev. William E. Park from 1866 to 1875 ; Rev- f-ge". Ide from 1875 to 1880; Rev. Thomas M. Miles from May U, 188 to June 28, 1883; Rev* John L, R. Trask from Nov. 19, 1884, to July 2, 1888, Rev. William A. Keese from April 11, 1889, to 1894. 98 THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. SOUTH CONGREGATIONAL. A Sunday school was organized in 1852 by M. C. Andrews and J. B. Fairfield. Benjamin Coolidge, of the Essex Company, was very much in- terested in the school and church project, through whose influence the land upon which the church stands, was donated to the society. The church was organized May 13, 1868. The original Sunday school building was on the site of the Swan estate, corner of Andover street and Winthrop avenue, and from 1852 to 1857 sessions were held Sundays only during the summer months. Mainly through the efforts of George A. Fuller, to whom the suc- cess of the school is largely due, the school was removed to the Tiger engine hall in the winter of 1857, and six months later changed its place of meeting to the South Lawrence passenger station. A chapel, 20x30 feet in size, was erected on South Broadwaj' in the summer of 1859, and dedicated in September of that year. Owing to the steady growth of the school, in 1861 an addition of 10 feet was made to the building, and in June, 1864, work was commenced on a newer and larger chapel, the present one, which was dedicated Dec. 25, 1864, its cost being about $6,500, of which the residents of South Lawrence contributed $1,000; the people on the north side of the river, $1,000; William C. Chapin, $500, and the remaining $4,000 was given by Mr. George A. Fuller, who had been superintendent of the Sunday school from 185^ until the fall of 1864, when he resigned and Deacon J. L. Barnes chosen his successor, the latter serving three years. George Hardy was chosen superintendent Oct. 27. 1867. On the first Sunday in October, 1865, preaching was commenced by Prof. Edward A. Park of the Andover Theological Seminary, who continued to supply the pulpit until the October following the organization of the church, and a larger part of the time occupied the desk himself. May 13, 1868. the church was formed, to be called the South Congregational church. The first pastor to occupy the pulpit after Prof. Park retired was Rev. James Gregory Doherty, from October, 17, 1868, to October, 18, 1869. Rev. Leon ard Z. Ferris was pastor from March, 20, 1870, until March 25, 1873, when his successor was Rev. Clark Carter, who occupied the desk until July 1, 1888. Rev. Edward Abbott Chase, supplied the pulpit from Oct. 1. 1888, to Nov. 21, 1889, at which time he was installed as pastor, and has since been in charge of the parish. ARLINGTON UNION CHURCH. Organized Dec. 30, 1885, but was re-organized as a Methodist Episcopal church May 15, 1891. Services are held in a chapel situated on Lake street. Rev. William S. Searle organized the church in 1§85, and has remained pastor to the present time. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 99 ELIOT CONGREGATIONAL. Organized Sept. 28, 1865, by several members of the Lawrence Street and Central churches. Services were held in the City Hall and Grace church chapel until September 6, 1866, when the brick church building on the corner of Appleton and Methuen streets was dedicated. In July, 1881, the church united with the Central church and societ\'. Pastors — Rev. William F. Snow, from Sept. 13, 1866, until his death January 11, 1871; Rev. Theodore T. Munger, from June 14, 1871, to January 9, 1875; Rev. John H. Barrows, from March 14, 1879, to September 12, 1880; Rev. Edward P. Hooker, from January 12, 1881, to June, 1881. UNITED CONGREGATIONAL. Organized in 1871 as a Primitive Methodist church in Franklin hall. The present edifice was built and occupied in 1872. In 1877, the name of the church was changed from the Primitive Methodist to the Tower Hill Con- gregational, and since March 2, 1886, has been known as the United Congre- gational church. Pastors— Revs. W. J. Hartshorn, from 1881 to 1883; J. W. Savage, from 1883 to 1885; John T. Whalley, from 1885 to 1888; F, H. Boynton, from 1889 to Dec, 1892. The present pastors ( 1893) are F. L. Whipple and E. S. Ellis. EBENEZER PRIMITIVE METHODIST. The Primitive Methodist church on Centre street, known by the corpor- ate name of Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Church, was first started in May, 1887, by a number of ministers who came from Lowell, where they were at- tending a conference. The first services were held in the Y. M. C. A. room of this city, and later in the rooms at the corner of Broadway and Methuen street. Subsequently the saloon and bowling alley at the corner of Camden and Centre streets was leased, where services were held until 1890, when a church building was erected which was dedicated in Jan., 1892. Pastors— Mrs. M. F. Shipman, from July, 1887, to May, 1888; Rev. O. M. Cousins, 1888 to 1889; Rev. Thomas Evans, 1889 to 1891; Rev. John Mason from the spring of 1891 to Nov., 1893, the present time. lOO THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. HAVERHILL STREET METHODIST. In June, 1846, the first Methodist preaching service in Lawrence was held at the house of Charles Barnes, No. .S Turnpike sti-eet. The Essex Mission, (so-called), was organized June 1, 1846. Two months later, the MethodisN moved across the street in the attic of an unfinished building which was called " Concert Hall." The church building at the corner of Haverhill and and Hampshire streets, was dedicated Feb. 20, 1848, the sermon beinj preached bj Bishop Janes. The church edifice was remodelled and en^ larged in 1860. Pastors — Rev. James L. Gleason, 1846-'47 ; Rev. L. D. Barrows, D. D. 1847-'48; Rev. James Pike, 1849-50; Rev. Moses Howe, 1850-'51 ; Rev. Samue. Kellej, 1851-'53; Rev. R. S- Rust, D. D., 1853-'55 ; Rev.' Jonathan Hall, 1855-'57; Rev. William McDonald, 1857-'58; Rev. F. A. Hughes, 1858-'59;^ Rev. J. H. McCarthy, ]859-'61; Rev. Sullivan Holman, 1861-63; Rev. R. S. Stubbs, 1863-'64; Rev. George Dearborn, 1864-'65 ; Rev. L. J. Hall, 1865-'67; i Rev. D. C. Knowles, 1867-'70; Rev. E. F. Pitcher. 1870-72; Rev. L. D. Bar- rows, D, D., 1872-75; Rev. D. Stevenson, D. D., 1875-78; Rev. D. C, Knowles D. D., 1878-'81; Rev. Edward C Bass, D. D., 1881-'84 ; Rev. W. L Gill, 1884-'86; Rev. Madison A. Richards, D. D., 1886-'89; Rev. I. H.McConnell, D. D., 18S9-'90; Rev. H. A. Spencer, 1890-'93 ; Rev. W. H. Hutchin, 1893 to GARDEN STREET METHODIST. This society is the outgrowth of a Mission Sunday school, organized by by members of the Haverhill Street church in what was then known as the " Union school house," on Newbury street, below Essex. The first sessior of this Sunday school was held April 24, 1853. The church organizatioiflj was effected June, 1853. Services were held in Pantheon hall, corner of Newbury and Common streets, until October, 1854. and afterwards in ilie City Hall until Jan. 14, 1855, when the vestry of the new church building ;it the corner of Garden and Newbury streets was first occupied. May 17, 185 7, the audience room of the church was opened for services. The Pastors have been : Revs. Albert C. Mansur, 1853; John McLaugh- lin, 1854 '55; Calvin Holman, lS56-'57; Warren F. Evans, 1858; Henry II. Hartwell, 1859-'60; C. M. Dinsmore, 1861; Albert C. Manson, 1862; Andrew J. Church, 1863-'64; A. P. Hatch, 1865; Charles U. Dunning, 1866,-'67,-'68; Truman Carter, 1869-70; Lewis P. Cushman, 1871,-72,-73; George W. Norris; 1874-75; Willian E. Bennett, 1876; A. E. Drew, 1877,-78.-79; Geo. W. Norris, 1880,-'81,-'82 ; Charles Parkhurst, 1 883, -'84, -'85 ; Jesse M. Durrell, 1868-'87,-'88 ; Thomas Tyrie, 1888 to date, Dec, 1893. lOI THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. PARKER STREET METHODIST. This church and society sprang into existence through the efforts of Rev. D. C. Knowles, who in 1869 formed a bible class and Sunday school in South Lawrence. The Parker Street Methodist society was organized Sept. 16, 1870, and within a few months afterwards a one-story wooden building, 22x40 feet, was erected on Blanchard street. The corner stone ot the church at the corner of Parker and Abbott streets was laid July 8, 1873, and the new house of worship dedicated in 1S7.S. While maintaining services in the small structure on Blanchard street, the desk was supplied by Rev. Messrs. Tilton of Derry, N. H., Keyes of Woburn, and Sargent of Maiden. The first settled pastor was Rev. W. J. Parkinson, in 1873. His successors have been Revs. Garrett Beekman, Al- len J. Hall, Converse L. McCurdy, T.J.Abbott, William A. Braman. J, Hambleton, C. M. Melden, Lewis P. Cushman, Charles H. Hannaford and Henry Matthews, the latter being pastor in 1893. GERMAN METHODIST. In 1871, the Germans of Lawrence made an unsuccessful effort to unite the Catholic and Protestant element of their countrymen in a movement to establish a church in which services could be held in their own language, also a school for teaching their children in the elementary branches in the German di;'.lect, but before anything definite was agreed upon there arose a dissention among the conflicting elements which resulted in the abandon- ment of the project. A meeting of the German Protestants was held in the City Hall basement, in May, 1872, at which it it was unanimously voted to establish the church and school, and to rent the Eliot chapel in which to hold religious exercises. Rev. L. B. Schwartz of Boston conducted the first ser- vice in the chapel, June 23, 1872. The German Church and School society was incorporated June 5, 1873. The church building on East Haverhill street was dedicated Dec. 12, 1875, where regular meetings were held until April, 1878, when it was voted to dispense with the services of preachers sent by the Methodist conference. The Methodist element thereupon with- drew, organized a separate society, and erected a church on Vine street, which was dedicated Dec. 11, 1881. August Wallon, a student, was the sec- ond pastor, and was succeeded by Revs. Adlin Wolff, Philip Stahl and Henry H. Heck. 102 The LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. ST. MARK'S METHODIST EPISCOPAL. A Mission Sunday School was orsfanized at the corner of Bodwell and Margin streets, March 17, 1878. The following jear, (Dec, 1879), the Bodwell Street M. E. church was organized in the same building, but the name was changed to St. Mark's M. E. Church in 1890, about the time the new church edifice at the corner of Essex and Margin streets was dedicated, (May 22, 1890.) Pastors— Revs. W. H. Stewart, from Dec, 1879, to April, 1880; William Ramsden, from 1880 to 1883 ; E. P. F. Dearborn, from 1883 to 1884 ; W. E. Bartlett from 1884 to 1887; William McNallj, from 1887 to 18SS ; Mellon Howard from 1888 to 1889; William Ramsden, from 1889 to 1891 ; Thomas Whiteside, from 1891 to date, (Dec, 1893.) GRACE EPISCOPAL. Commencing, Oct. 11, 1846, services were held in the wooden chapel at the corner of Common and Jackson streets by Rev. George Packard. The chapel was completed and consecrated November 29, 1846. May 5, 1852, the stone church edifice was consecrated by Bishop Eastburn. Rev. George Packard died Nov. 20, 1876, and Rev. William Lawrence chosen rector of the parish. Rev. William Lawrence, ( now Bishop Law-rence.) resigned December 1, 1883, and was succeeded by Rev. Augustine H. Amory, the present rector. The brick chapel on Garden street was built in 1887. ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL. This church was legally organized May 14, 1866, at a special meeting, but from 1864 to May 1866, meetings were held in the Essex engine house on Morton street. In 1866, the wooden chapel on Morton street was com- pleted, and in 1870 was removed to its present site on Bradford street. The rectory was built and occupied in February, 1879. The parish had no settled rector previous to May 14, 1866, but the ser- vices were conducted by students from the Andover Theological School and a Rev. Mr. Skeele had officiated at some of the services, Afier the legal organization was effected. Rev. A. V. G. Allen became its first settled rec- tor until Dec. 30, 1867, The other rectors have been. Revs. Charles Clark Harris, from March 8, 1868, to March 21, 1869; James Hattrick Lee, from March, 1869, to May 28, 1873; Belno A. Brown, from Oct. 8, 1873, to Jan. 18, 1878; William G. Wells, from Jan. 28, 1878, to Oct, 1884; J S. Kent, to Oct. 29, 1884, to July 16, 1888; Henry Wood, from Jan. 1, 1889, to date. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 103 FIRST UNIVERSALIST. The First Universalist Society was organized Nov. 15, 1847, and the first meetings held in tlie school house on the southerly side of Haverhill street near where the Battery building now stands. Meetings were afterwards held in Bridgman hall, on Oak. street, and later in Lawrence hall, ( since known as Music hall,) on Common street. In 1852 a church edifice was erected on Haverhill street. In 1865 the building was remodelled and enlarged, also a spire was added. A chuich was organized in connection with the society in 1859. Pastors — Revs. George Henry Clark, from Nov. 14, 1847, to June 15 1851; Henry Jewell, from Oct., 1851, to 1852; James Riley Johnson, from June 1, 1852, to June 24, 1855 ; Jedediah Jenkins Brayton, from Oct. 24, 1855, to August, 1S58; Martin Jencks Steere, from Jan. 3, 1859, to July 1, 1860; George Sumner Weaver, from Oct., 1860, to March 31, 1873; George Wil- liam Perry, from June 5, 1873, to Oct. 1, 1877; Alphonso Everett White from July 1, 1878. to July 1, 1886; William Erastus Gibbs, from Oct. 1, 1886 to the present time, ( Nov., 1893.) FIRST BAPTIST. Early in the spring of 1847 a movement was made looking to the forma- tion of a Baptist society in the then young town of Lawrence, and services irregularly held in private homes or school houses until June, 1847, when a permanent church organization was effected, the new body taking the name of the Amesbury Street Baptist Church. Measures were at once taken to provide a meeting house, and a temporary building erected on a lot in rear of its present site, but this structure soon found to be inadequate to accom- modate the increasing congregations, and the Essex Company gave the lot of land at the corner of Haverhill and Amesbury streets, wheu the society commenced the work of building the church they now occupy, which was completed and dedicated Oct. 20, 1850. Its cost was about $5,000. Pastors— Rev. J. G. Richardson, from Dec. 5, 1847, to July, 1852 ; Rev. A. W, Sawyer, from Oct., 1852, to Jan., 1855; Rev. Frank Remington, from June, 18.56, to Aug., 1859; Rev. Henry F. Lane, from Dec, 1859, to Nov., 1862i Rev. George Knox from Oct., 1863, to Aug., 1864; Rev. George W.' Bosworth, from Nov., 1855, to Feb., 1868; Rev. John B. G. Pidge, from Sept., IS, 1869, to April, 1879; Rev. Richard Montague, from Aug., 1879, to Jan.. 1884: Rev. O. C. S. Wallace, from Jan., 1885, to Jan., 1891; Rev. F. W Ryder, from April, 1891, to date, (Nov., 1893.) 04 THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER, UNITARIAN CHURCH. This society was organized Aug. 30, 1847. The first meetings were held in the Odd Fellows' hall on Hampshire street, and later in a chapel which had been built for that purpose. In May, 1S50, the wooden church building at the corner of Jackson and Haverhill streets was dedicated, the tower and and spire of which was destroyed by fire Aug. 12, IS59, and has not been re- placed. The society, though not large in numbers, has been comprised to a considerable extent of the wealthy and prominent citizens of this city. Pastors — Rev. Henry F. Harrington, from March 1, 1848, to 1854; Rev. William L. Jenkins, from 1855 to 1865; Rev. James H. Wiggin, 1866; Rev. James B. Moore from 1867 to 1872; Rev. Charles A. llayden, from 1S7> to 1876; Rev. Edmund R. Sanborn, from 1877 to 1SS6: Rev. Edwin C. Abbott, from 1887 to 1890; Rev. George H. Young, from 1891 to . UNITED PRESBYTERIAN. In June, 1854, Rev. A. McWilliams of Boston organized a Presbyterian society in Lawrence, with 47 members. The small wooden church which formerly stood on the site of Ford Brothers' store, corner of Oak and Short streets, was built in 1856, where services were held occasionally until 1870,, when the church edifice on Concord street was built, and since enlarged.. Pastors — Rev. James Dinsmore from 1859 to 1862 ; Rev. John Hogg from 1867 to 1875; Rev. John A. Burns, from 1876 to 1884; Rev. Robert A. McAvael, D. D., from 1887 to Nov., 1S93, when he was granted a prolonged vacation at his own request. SECOND ADVENT. This church was organized in Nov., 1870, although as early as June, 1858 meetings were occasionally held in this cily, there being no settled pas tor until about 1886. Commencing in 1865, the Adventists worshipped in a chapel on Common street, w^est of Hampshire, and later erected a chapel on Concord street, which was dedicated Dec. 16, 1866, and where services are regularly held. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. IO5 FIRST FREE BAPTIST. The First Free Baptist church was organized Jan. 17, 1847. The cliurch worshipped in a small chapel at the corner of Haverhill and White streets. The Haverhill street property was sold in 1S.'^7; the building was cut in two and made into two dwelling houses. The present church building, at the corner of Common and Pembcrton streets, was dedicated April 21, 1857, an^j is now valued at $22,000. Pastors: Rev. J. E. Davis, from Jan. 17, 1847, to Oct. 1, 1849; Rev. Jon- athan Woodman, from Oct. 1, 1S49. to Oct., 1852; Rev. G. P. Ramsay, from Nov., 1852, to Nov., 1855; Rev. A. D. Williams, from Dec, 1855, to July, 1857; Rev. E. M. Tappan, from Sept.. 1857, to Dec. 12, 1860; Rev. J. Burnham Davis, from May, 1861, to Jan. 23, 1866; Rev. E. G. Chaddock, from June, 1866, to 1869; Rev. J. A. Lowell, from Oct., 1870, to April, 1872; Rev. Alphonso L. Houghton, from Sept. 4, 1872, to Oct. 2, 1880; Rev. C- A. Bickford, from Oct., 1880, to Oct., ISSl ; Rev. Thomas H. Stacy, from March, 1882, to Sept., 1886; Rev. D. McDermid, from Nov., 1886, to Nov., 1887; Rev. Thomas Spooner, from 18SS to the present time, (Nov., 1893.) SECOND BAPTIST. In 1860 the need of a second Baptist church was recognized. The grow- ing city gave promise that another church would be well supported, and the overtaxed audience room of the First cliurch emphasized the demand. Ac- cordingly, with perfect unanimity of feeling, the First church resolved to plant a new church. On the 13th of August, I860, a company of the First Baptist church met to consider the question of a new organization, and Thursdaj', Sept, 6, a committee reported that the letters had been granted, and the pastor of the First church, with members were present to assist in the new organization. Seventy-one members, with letters from the First church formed the organization of the Second Baptist church. The new church met for worship in the City Hall. Jan. 21, 1861, the society voted to purchase the Chapel of the Christian Disciples, for $1,100. Rev. Frank Remington was the tirst settled pastor, who served the church faithfully for eighteen months. In the spring of 1864 the present building site was pur- chased, the chapel moved and put in order, at an expense of $10,000. In 1874 the old chapel was torn down and the present building was erected at a cost of about $28,000. Besides Rev. Frank Remington, the other pastors have been : Rev. C. F- Tolman, from Sept., 1862, to 1864; Rev. Henry A. Coo ke, from Feb., 1865' to Sept., 1869; Rev. A. R. Medbury, from Oct., 1869, to April, 1870; Rev. L. L. Wood, from Sept. 28. 1870, to 1873; Rev. Geo. W. Gile, from July, 1873 to 1879; Rev. R. B. Moody, from Jan., 1880, to Aug., 1883; Rev. F. M. Gardner, from April, 1884, to Dec, 1891; Rev. E. P. Tuller, from June, 1892, to the present time, (Nov., 1893.) I06 THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. ROMAN CATHOLIC. In April, 1846, Rev. Charles Pfrench first visited Lawrence, and began to hold religious services in the houses occupied by Irish Catholic people. A few months later he succeeded in causing a wooden chapel to be built at the corner of Chestnut and White streets in which a school was established and religious services held, the school being taught by Messrs. O'Connell and Bresnahan. Father Pfrench died in January, 1852. In the month of Novem- ber, 1848, Rev. James O'Donnell celebrated mass and preached his first ser- mon in Lawrence in Merrimack hall, at the corner of Jackson and Common streets, and about that time work was commenced on the small, wooden structure which until ISSO was on the corner of Haverhill and White streets. The stone church on Haverhill street, now used for school purposes, was completed in 1853, it being but one-half the size of the present structure, which was enlarged in 1860, and re-dedicated by Bishop Fitzpatrick. The corner stone of the new St. Mary's church, at the corner of Hampshire and Haverhill streets, was laid Aug. 19, 1866, by Archbishop Williams, and the church edifice dedicated Sept. 3, 1871. The parochial residence on Haver- hill street was completed Oct. 5, 1873. The chime of bells in St. Mary's church tower were placed in position Dec. 12, 1884, and consecrated the fol- lowing day. June 5, 1880, the clergy of St. Mary's church celebrated the first mass in the Lawrence house of correction. Rev. John P. Gilmore celebrated the first mass service in Methuen, Dec, 8, 1876. The old stone church on Haverhill street, which had been fitted up for school and hall uses, was re- opened Oct. 12, 1879, and few months later occupied for school purposes. A convent was built at the corner of Haverhill and Hampshire streets, in 1893. Rev. JamesO'Donnell died April 7, 1861, aged 54 years. His body was buried in the church yard where it remained until April 4, 1872, when it was removed to St. Mary's cemetery. The clergymen who have since been in charge of St. Mary's church have been Rev. Ambrose Mullen, Rev. Louis M. Edge, Rev. T. Galberry, Rev. John P. Gilmore and Rev. J. T. O'Reilly. The brick structure known as the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion, was dedicated in November, 1855, and in May, 1861, the bell in its tower was rung for the first time. Feb. 9, 1868, the Orphan Asylum adjoin- ing the church was dedicated. Rev. Father J. H. D. Taafte, who for eight- een year was pastor of this church, died Nov. 29, 1868, aged 68 years. His successors have been Rev. M. J. L, Doherty, Rev. C. T. McGrath, Rev. William Orr, and since 1875 services have been conducted by the Augustin- ian clergymen from St, Mary's church. During Father Orr's pastoi'ate, St. Patrick's church in South Lawrence was built, and dedicated March, 17, 1870. For several years services were held in the basement, but recently the upper portion of the building has been finished and towers placed over the roof. St. Laurence's church, at the corner of Union and Essex streets, was dedicated by Archbishop Wil liams, in July, 1875. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. IO7 GERMAN CATHOLIC. This society, known as the Church of the Assumption of Marj, was or- ganized in 1S87, and erected the church edifice near the corner of Lawrence and Park streets. The first pastor was Rev. Michael S. Sagg. who, in 1892, was succeeded by Rev. B. B. Schmickler, O. S. A. FRENCH CATHOLIC. Tiie French Catholics began agitating the subject of gathering a church in 1871, holding meetings first in Essex hall, and soon afterwards in a small building purchased on Lowell street. Work was commenced in building St. Anne's church in 1872, which was not finished until 1875, when under ,the pastorate of Rev. Oliver Boucher, it was sufficiently completed to be used for divine services A parochial school was established in 1880, and which is now maintained in the brick building erected in 1892, on Haverhill street. The present pastor (1893) is Rev. J. M. Portal. PRIMITIVE METHODIST. ( prospect hill.) This church was first started in August, 1892, by Rev. J. Mason, in the mission chapel, at the corner of Howard and Allston streets. The confer- ence of 1893, in May, took the mission in charge, and appointed Rev. J. H. Trenberth as its pastor. On account of the many failures made by other churches in efforts to keep a chapel open, the work of the Primitive Metho- dists has necessarily been slow, but it is increasing slowlj' but surely. GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN. The church building on East Haverhill street was dedicated Dec. 12, 1875. The first pastor was Rev. P. F. Hoffman, who remained until Jan. 1, 1878, when he was succeeded by Rev. A. Herman Hager, who occupied the pulpit about five years. Rev. Frederick O. Zeisch was installed pastor of the church in Oct., 1883, and resigned in 1885, and was succeeded by Rev. Fred- erick C. Saure. The pastor in 1893 is Rev. George C Mueller. L^^SVRKTvrCE iOl^ H Ho. 181 Hkgt Skvei^liin ^tt^eet, LAWRENCE, MASS. ICE CREAM, $1.00 PER GALLON ^^THE VERY BEST! BRANCH OFFICES: 55 Winter Street, Haverhill, W. R. Johnson, N. Andover French, Puffer & Co., 389 Essex Street, Lawrence. A. J. LERNED, PROPRIETOR, TELEPHONE NO. 1 3 O. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 109 LODGES AND SOCIETIES. MASONIC. Grecian Lodge, A. F. and A. M., was chartered Dec. 14, 1825, to be held in Methuen. It continued there until 1838, when the charter was sur- rendered to the grand lodge. After the incorporation of the town of Law- rence several of the old members petitioned the grand lodge for a restoration of the charter, which petition was granted Dec. 27, 1847. From that date the lodge has continued in Lawrence. Its meetings were first held in a hall at the corner of Essex and Amesburj streets, and afterwards in apartments over the store now occupied by Geo. W. Colburn & Co. Later the lodge held its meetings in the hall at the corner of Essex and Jackson streets, until 1872 when all the Masonic bodies moved to Saunders block. Grecian lodge has a membership of about 300. The following have been its worshipful masters : 1826. Alvah Josselvn. 1827. Rev. C. O. Kimball. 1828. Rev. C. O. Kimball. 1829. Thomas Thaxter. 1830. Stephen Huse. 1831. Stephen Huse. 1832. Stephen Huse. 1833. Stephen Huse. 1834. Stephen Huse. 1848. Stephen Huse. 1849. Benjamin Bordman. 1850. Stephen Huse. 1851. Leonard Stoddard. 1852. Leonard Stoddard. 1853. Thomas Wright. 1854. Stephen Huse. 1855. Stephen Huse. 1856. Benjamin Bordman. 1857. Benjamin Bordman. 1858. Qijincj W. Lovering. 1859. N. P. H. Melvin. 1860. N. P. H. Melvin. 1861. Nathan W. Harmon. 1862. James R. Simpson. 1863. James R. Simpson. 1864. James R. Simpson. 1865. James H. Kidder. 1866. James H. Kidder. 1867. John Haigh. 1868. John Haigh. 1869. John Haigh. 1870. George W. Chandler. 1871. George W. Chandler. 1872. Salmon W. North. 1873. Salmon W. North. 1874. Charles H. Littlefield. 1875. Merrill N. Howe. 1876. Merrill N. Howe. 1877. Samuel R. Davis. 1878. Marcus M. Chandler. 1879. Marcus M. Chandler, 1880. John A. Brackett. 1881. John A. Brackett. 1882. J. Wilbur Stott. 1883. J. Wilbur Stott. 1884. Aaron M. Stahl. 1885. Aaron M. Stahl. 1886. Harry M. Eames. 1887. Harry M. Eames. 1888. John D. Morrison. ' 1889. John D. Morrison. 1890. William Wilkinson. 1891. John Smith. 1892. John Smith. 1893. Edward F. Hartwell. 18 5 4. 1864. 1891. FILLER & ©Hard, DEALERS IN Fish of all Kinds, OYSTERS, CLAMS, LOBSTERS, etc., < in their season.) 337 COMMON STREET, UWRENGE, MASS, This Market was established in 18.S4 by Andrew Wiggin, who carried on tne business until 1864, when his son, Gilinan P. Wiggin, became a partner, under the firm name of A. Wiggin & Son. After the death of the senior partner, in 1869, the business was conducted by Mr. Gil.uan P. Wii;gin until 1891, when he sold out his interest to Frank C. Fuller and S \.muel T. Chard, thcj having been clerlis for Mr. Wiggin 13 and IS years resoective- iy. The patrons of this market are assured of securing there THE BEST GOODS WHICH THE MARKET AFFORDS, AND CAN RELY ON ITS REPUTATION FOR Prompt Attention, Honest Dealings, and O^^LOW PRICES. ..^fl Orders promptly filled and goods delivered every week day in all parts of the city. Teams visit Methuen every Wednesday and Saturday, and North Andover, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The patronage of the public is solicited. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. Ill Tuscan Lodge of Masons was organized in 1862, although its charter was not granted until Dec. 10, 1863. Its meetings were held in the hall at the corner of Jackson and Essex streets until 1872, and since in the Masonic hall, 246 Essex street. It has a membership of about 200, and is in a pros- perous condition. The following have been its worshipful masters : 1862. Lemuel A. Bishop. 1863. Lemuel A. Bishop. 1864. Lemuel A. Bishop. 1865. Pardon Armington. 1866. Nathan W. Harmon, 1867. Pardon Armington. 1868. Daniel Nason. 1869. Daniel Nason. 1870. Aaron A. Currier. 1871. Aaron A. Currier. 1872. Gideon VV. Waterhouse. 1873. George F. Talbot. 1874. George F. Talbot. 1875. George F. Talbot, 1876. William S. Miller. 1877. William S. Miller. 1878. William Fisher. 1879. William Fisher. ISSO. Alvin D. Elliott. 1881. Alvin D. Elliott. 1882. Israel S. Worcester. 1883. Israel S. Worcester. 1884. Mather H. Holmes. 1885. George L. Miller. 1886. S. Henry Furber. 1887. S. Henry Furber. 1888. Benjamin Andrew. 1889. Benjamin Andrew. 1890. Henry L. Sherman. 1891. Henry L. Sherman. 1892. Edward G. Carleton 1893. Edward G. Carleton. Phcknician Lodge of Masons was organized in 1870, its meetings held in Jackson hall until 1872, and since that time in Masonic hall, 246 Essex street. The membership in 1893 was 120. The past masters have been : 1870. Andrew Sharpe. 1879. Andrew Sharpe. 1880. William A. Barrell. 1881. William D. Lamb. 1882. Octavius T. Howe. 1883. Octavius T. Howe. 1884. T omas M. Cogswell. 1885. Thomas M. Cogswell, 1886. William T. Kimball, 1887. Thomas M. Cogswell. 1888. Thomas M. Cogswell. 1889. Parry C. Wiggin. 1890. Parry C. Wiggin. 1891. Parry C. Wiggin. 1892. Alfred P. Showell. 1893. Alfred P. Showell. The regular communications of this lodge are held in Masonic hall on the third Wednesday of each month, except July and August. Lawrence Council, Royal and Select Masters, was organized Dec. 9, 1868, and holds its regular meetings in Masonic hall, on the last Wednesday of each month. It has a membership of about 100. William Fisher has held the position of thrice illustrious master since 1878. ESTABLISHED IN 1885 HERMAN B RUCK MAN, DEALER IN FLOUR, GRAIN. HAY, Poultry Supplies and Seeds, J 58 South ^roadwaij^ LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWKICNCE GAZETTEER, 113 Mount Sinai Royal Arch Chapter, was chartered Oct. 1, 1861, and its present membership is about 200. Us regular convdcations aie held in Masonic hall on the last Thursday of each month. The high priests have been as follows: Nathaniel P. H. Melvin, William H. [acjuith, D. Frank Robinson, John Haigh, Aaron A. Currier, Thomas Leyland, Wm. Fisher, Alvia D. Elliott, S. R. Nowell, William D. Lamb, Samuel R. Davis, Benj- Andrew and Harrv M. Eaines. Lawrence Council, Royal and Select Masters, was organized in December, 1S68, and has 100 members at the present time, (1893.) The regular meetings are held in Masonic hall in September, March, Janua- ry and November of each year. The thrice illustrous masters have been John Haigh. in 1869 and 1870: Thomas Leyland, in 1871 and 1872, and Wm- Fisher, from 1873 to 1894. Bethany Commandery', Knights Templar, was granted its charter Dec. 29, 1864. and has a membership of 200 in Dec. 1893. The following have served as its eminent commanders : George F. Talbot. George F. Talbot. Horatio G. Herrick. Horatio G. Herrick. Wallace M. Priest. D. Frank Robinson. D. Frank Robinson. D. Frank Robinson. D. Frank Robinson. D. Frank Robinson. D. Frank Robinson. D. Frank Robinson. William Fisher. William Fisher. William Fisher. The Lawrence Masonic Mutual Relief Association was organi- zed June 29, 1874; rc-organized and incorporated Dec. 12, 1884. It is com- posed of Master Masons who are members of either of the Masonic lodges in Lawrence, Methuen, Audover and North Andover, or anv who may be permanent! v residing in either of liiose places. Its object is to render pecu- niary aid to the families of its deceased members. Upon the decease of a member, the Association pays to the person designated by the deceased as many dollars as there are members, and this sum is made up by an assess- ment upon the members. The Association has made payments upon 5'2 deceased members since its organization. The present officera sre, Melvin Beal, president ; C- H. Littlefield, secretary, and W. II. Russell, treasurer- 1864. Pardon Armington. 1879. 1865. Pardon Armington. 1880. 1866. Pardon Armington. 1881. 1867. William H. Jaquith. 1882. 1868. William H. Jaquith, 1883. 1869. William II. Jaquith. 1884. 1870. D. F^rank Robinson. 1885. 1871. D. Frank Robinson. 1886. 1872. Caleb Saunders. 1887. 1873. Caleb Saunders. 1888. 1874. John Haigh. 1889. 187,v G. M. Stoddard. 1890. 1876. G. M. Stoddard. 1891. 1877. Thomas Leyland. 1892. 1878. Thomas Leyland. 1893. RICHARD W. ELLIS. JAMES JOHNSTON. ESTABLISHED IN 1885. THje GROCERY AND TEA HOOSE, No. 491 ESSEX STREEET, LAWRENCE, MASS. ELI-IS A JOHITSTOIT, - Proprietors. 'WHOIjES.i^XiE J^IS^ID I^ETJ^IXj- THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. II5 INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS. United Brothers Lodge. No. 122, was instituted May 28, 1847, in the building on the south-east corner of Hampshire and Common streets. It is the parent lodge of Odd Fellows in Lawrence. The members held meetings in that hall several years, and as the membership increased they removed to a larger one on Essex street, over where Bevington's insurance office is now located. Here they held their regular ineetings until the completion of the Odd Fellows block, in 1874, when they moved into their present elegant lodge hall. This lodge has had a steady, healthy growth, its present mem- bership is 335. The total assets of the lodge amount to $24,224.09. The meetings are held every Monday evening. The following members have filled the noble grand's chair, who are now living: Thomas Ayrey, Jonathan Auty, Joshua Ashworth, J. O. Battershill, Thomas Bevington, H. P. Benner, Fred Bevington, Henry E. Burckel, Thomas Butterworth, Theopilus Blythe, John L. Burton, James Butler, Hugo Beil, W. H. Black, Jeremiah D. Drew, Edmund R. Davies, Henry P. Danforth, 3eth F. Dawson, A. Z. Drummond' Henry W. Gessing, Charles E. Hardy, Thomas Hadfield, Geo. H. Higham, Geo. Heath, Hugh Henry, Allen Glen, Geo. J. Harrison. John W. Judson, J. Alfred Kershaw, Fred W. Kidd, Alvah Locke, Samuel C Logan, W. K. Mason, James Morgan, John Phillips, Benj. W. Palmer, Alexander Poison, Henry S. Paige, John Sager, George Salthouse, A. H. Salisbury, Thomas Smythe, Fred R. Smythe, R. G. Wheelwright, George E. Walker, Thomas Webb, Tames Gray and Charles Connor. MoNADNOCK Lodge, No. 145, U. O. O. F., was instituted August 21, 1866, with 15 charter members, although eight months previously the sign- ers for the charter withdrew from (Tnited Brothers lodge and met weekly in in rooms in Church block. After encountering a considerable opposition from the local parent lodge, the petitioners were successful in obtaining the desired authority to form a second Odd Fellows lodge in Lawrence. From the time it was instituted up to present it has been in a flourishing condition, having a membership of about 422. The meetings are regularly held in Odd Fellows hall, Wednesday evenings. Those who have served as noble grands are the following: lS66-'67, M. T. Wadlin : 1868, Charles B. Foster, Adam EiSTABLISHtED IN 1886. -€^ JAMES O'NEILL.^^- 43 HAMPSHIRE STREET, (corner of common street,) All work in this establishment is done under the supervision of the proprietor, and by experienced workmen. Entire satisfaction guaranteed. isr. E. :m:i^ili_.e, DEALER IN . , 111! PATENT MEDICINES, DYE STUFFS, cSrc. iSTo. 4=4: hami^shirh: stkeet, Particular attention paid to compounding physicians' prescriptions. DEALER IN Otemff»f ¥#fem®®©»f p PIPES, AND OTHER SMOKERS' ARTICLES, Wo. 89 BROADWAY, LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. ll^ Bedell ; 1869, G. L. Allen, C. Belden Smith ; 1870, George H. Foster, Joseph Kershaw; 1871, E. C Walker, C. S. Parker; 1872, J. G. Robinson, Jesse G- Gould; IS73. J. S. Bonnej, George N. Dow; 1874, John J. Doland, F. B. Wilson; 1875, J. F. Burnham, A. A. Sanborn; 1876, Stephen C. Parsons, Orlando Lawrence; 1877, Arthur M. Holt, H. M. Chadwick ; 1878, James A. Crummett, William K. Foster; 1879, Willis P. Smith, William F. Birtwell ; 18S0, Charles H. Russell, Charles E. Watson; 1881, James A. Noble, Geo. H. Green; 1882, Daniel B. Simpson, Arthur E. Cole; 1883, William E. Bradbury, Clarence H. Sawyer; 1884, Fred M. Libbey, Samuel E. Parker; 1885, J. Foster Colquhoun, William Henderson: 1886, James H. Miles, George H. Seavers ; 1887, H. W. Eastham, Milton I. Kimball; 1888, Charles M. Taylor, Sidney H. Brigham ; 1889, Hugh P. Simpson, John S. Osgsod; 1890, Charles A. Leach, John L. Tattersall ; 1891, Charles G. Rut- ter, K. B. Eastman; 1892, Joseph L. Bonney, Leo W. Heftner; 1893, Chas. A. Morgan, George H. Miller. Harry M. Chadwick was secretary of the lodge 13 years previous to July, 1S91, when he was succeeded by John L. Tattersall, the present incumbent. Lawrence Lodcje, No. 150, I. O. O. F.,was instituted August 31, 1869, with the following list of charter members : George Lamb, William Bower, Thomas D. Sellers, Thomas Ridgeway, William Mitchell, John Edwards, Amos R. Ingham, John II. Statford. William Wardman, Alexander McGea- chy, James S. Hutchinson, Thomas Wilkinson, Edward Taylor and John W. Barlow. Of this number but three remain — Thomas D. Sellers, John H. Stafford and Amos R. Ingham — eleven having joined the silent majority. Grand Master Thomas C. Porter, assisted by his board of grand officers, installed the following as the first principal officers of the lodge : William Bower, N. G. ; James S. Hutchinson, V. G. ; John Edwards, recording sec- retary ; John H. Stafford, permanent secretary. Immediately after the in- stallation 32 members were admitted by initiation and 3 by card. Harmony and prosperity have gone hand in hand, and as a natural result the lodge stands numerically and financially one of the strongest in the jurisdiction, in Nov., 1893, a membership of 330, and assets of over $16,000. It has had as presiding officers, William Bower, James S. Hutchinson, William Mitch- ell, William Wilkinson, William Wardman, John Edwards, John H. Staf- ford, William F. Buxton, Joseph E. Sykes, Thomas D. Sellers, S. A. Stow- ell, Charles S- Cousins, Alexander B. Bruce, F^rank. L. Calderwood, George W. Mitchell, O. F. Marston, James Patterson, George L. Harris, Charles E. Keut, Solon F. McQuestion. Henry Barker, A. A. Philbrick, Samuel Miller, John A. Brierly, John W. Crossland, Wilbur L. Lyman, John W. Burford, ESTABLISHED 1 870 DECKER & WHITITER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, THE FINEST TEAS AND COFFEES A SPECIALTY No 68 Amesbury Street^ LAWRENCE, MASS. FLOUR I OOXJIslTRY PRODUCE RECEIVED DIRECT FROM HEADQUARTERS. S. M. DECKER. L- D. WHITTIER. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. II9 J. H. Tomlinson, Richard H. Fox, Hector F. Morse, John Ball, George W. Dow, S. L. Robinson, Peter W. Lyall, Charles F. Rea, W. A- Bower, Isaac Kelley, Leavitt Hubbard, Robert Driver, John Lejbourne, John R. H. Ward, Charles F. Sargent, George F. Rogers, Alfred Bradbury, Robert Hill and John Willian. Ruth Rebekah Lodge, No. 2, I. O. O. F., was instituted Dec. 10, 1869, with 32 charter members. Since that time 736 persons have united with it, of whom 490 were in active membership, Dec. 1, 1893. The noble grands, with their terms of office, are as follows; Andrew Thompson, 1870; Richard Wheelwright. 1871: William Mitchell, 1872 ; Thomas Butterworth, 1873; Richard Wheelwright, 1874: Thomas D. Sellers, 1875; Charles E. Hardy, 1876; James Morgan, 1877; Stephen C. Parsons, 1878; Uretta McAllister, l879-'80; Elizabeth Slater, 1881,-'82-'83 ; Hann;'h M. Simpson, 1884; Jennig Jones, 188.'^; Addie S. Rowell, 1886; Sarah Higham, 1887-'88; Sophia Webb, 1889: Elizabeth Clark, 1890; Emma J. Currier, 1891: Hannah S. Bennett, 1892; Hattie Kirk, Addie S. Rowell, 1893. The regular meetings of the lodge are held on the first and third Fridav of each month, in Odd Fellows hall. Crystal Rebekah Lodge, No. 8.S, 1. O. O. F. , was instituted P'eb 27. 1890, by Grand Master Edward H. Kavanagh and the board of grand officers of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Massachusetts. The charter members were J. Foster Colquhoun, Katie Colquhoun, Stephen C. Parsons, Julia A. Parsons, Orlando Lawrence, Alma J. Lawrence, William E. Bradbury, Nellie A. Bradbury. William Henderson, Louise G. Hender- son, Harrison M. Chadwick, Emma F. Chadwick, Arthur E. Cole, Sarah E. Cole, Benjamin A. Smith, Sarah A. Smith, William B. Allen, Jennie M. Allen, Edmund E. Branch, Emeline A. Branch, Margaret Rutherford and Henrietta F. Hadley. The first officers were J. Foster Colquhoun, N. G. ; Jennie M. Allen, V. G. ; Annie Black, recording secretary; Henrietta Had- \ey, financial secretary, and Emma F. Chadwick, treasurer. On the evening of Feb. 27, 1890, the degree was conferred on 103 candidates, and the mem- bership, Oct., 1, 1893 was 264. Regular meetings of the lodge are held in Odd Fellows hall on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The past noble grands have been J. Foster Colquhoun, Jennie M. Allen, Katie Colquhoun, Ophelia A. Rutter and Ardella C. Crowell. ESTABLISHED, SEPT, 1884, TJi^irX^OJR &C GO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER Si MEATS, PROVISIONS, HAY, STKAW, GRAIIT, FEED, etc. MILT. KRS' ^aEN^rS. Pillelif/s I XXI Hill. FRANKLIN HOUSE BLOCK, (Cotner af (^toabxoa^ an^ Common ^ty LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 121 Kearsarge Encampment, No. 36, I. O. O. F., was instituted Sept. 11, 1868, and its membership July 1, 1893, was 323. From its commencement, up to the present time, the encampment has been in prosperous condition, it having assets valued at $6,229.97. The regular meetings are held in Odd Fellows' hall on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. The follow- ing are the past chief patriarchs who are now living : Howard M. Moulton, Alexander B. Bruce, Jacob E. Nash, J. T. Blanch- ard, Stephen C. Parsons, William A. Bower, Frank A. Rowell, Hugo Beil, Enos S. Robinson, George B. Bradbury, Thomas D. Sellers, Harrison M. Chadwick, C. Belden Smith, Francis Dolan, John Sager, William K. Foster, Arnold H. Salisbury, George H. Greene, Clarence H. Sawyer, Dyer S. Hall, John D. Spear, Robert Hill, Otto F. Seiferth, George H. Hadley, John S. Taplej-, J. Alfred Kershaw, George W. Towne, John Leybourn, Frank A. Warren, Isaac W. Marden and Melvin T. Wadlin. Lawrence Encampment, No. 31, 1. O. O. F., was instituted March LS, 1853, with the following charter members: P'ranklin Grant, Alfred Showell, John T. Loring, John B. Atkinson, Ira Linnell, Thomas Scott and Thomas Barr. The following were its first officers ; Franklin Grant, chief patriarch ; John B. Atkinson, high priest; John T. Loring, senior warden; Thomas Scott, junior warden ; Alfred Showell, scribe, and Thomas Barr, treasurer. The encampment existed until July 1, 1857, when, for lack of support, it surrendered its charter. The encampment was re-instituted Oct. 15, 1S74, with the following charter members, all of whom belonged to Kearsarge encampment: Charles E.Hardy. E. R. Davis, John Phillips, jr., John H. Hulford. Thomas Hevington, T. R. Newell and John B. Atkinson. The en- campment has had up to 1892 a slow growth, but now has 140 members, and is in a flourshing condition, and its meetings are held in. Odd Fellows' hall on the first and third Friday evenings of each month. Grand Canton, No. 17, Patriarchs Millitant, received its warrant Dec. 1. 1887, which was granted to 19 Lawrence members of Grand Canton Shawmut of Boston. Six months later, it was decided to have a grand can- ton, consisting of two components, and a new warrant was procured. The membership increased to that extent that the expectation of its projectors were realized, and components numbered 54 and 57 were organized, the for- mer taking the precedence in rank. The first captain was C. Belden Smith, and Clarence H. Sawyer, first lieutenant: Francis Dolan, ensign; Frank A. Rowell, clerk, and Amos H. Gilman, accountant. June 21, 1888, the office r of the second component were chosen, when Amos H. Gilman was elected captain; Frank L Calderwood, lieutenant; George Kirby, ensign, and Wal- ter Rigby, clerk. In Nov., 1893, the canton had 112 members, and at that ESTABLISHED IN 1874. CJiLiuf jlJIiIj Jo Nos. 198, 200 and 202 Essex Streeet, - Lawrence, Mass. AMERICAN European Plai ELECTRIC CARS PASS THE DOOR TO AND FROM EVERY TRAIN, FIRST CLASS Ladies and Gents' DINING ROOMS AND riliard Hall CONNECTED WITH THE HOCSK. S Terms Moderate. OPEIS D^Y _A]SrT) NiaHT. W, J. HANRAHAN d- GO. - Proprietors. M. E. HANRAHAN, Clerk. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 1 23 time the officers were : Component 54, George W. Towne, captain ; Chas. A. Leitch, lieutenant; E. W. McAllister, ensign. Component 57 : John G. Weston, captain; Arthur E. Colby, lieutenant; George H. Miller, ensign; John L. Tattersall, clerk, and E. W. Home, accountant. The regular meet- ings are held on the third Thursday of each month. The Lawrence Odd Fellows Hall Association was organized in 1874, with the object of providing a suitable home for the several local soci" eties of Odd Fellowship. The capital stock of $75,000, divided into shares of $25 each, was soon subscribed for, and in April, 1874, the association was formed and its first officers elected. The lot of land at the south-east corner of Essex and Lawrence streets was purchased, and work commenced on the handsome building on the site earlv' in the following July. The structure was completed in October, 1875, and the two upper stories occu- pied by the lodges in that month. The original estimate of the cost of the building was $75,000, but nearly $20,000 more were required to fit up the lodge and encampment rooms. The building committee were C. B. Smith, D. S. Hall and VV. F. Buxton. Tlie first meeting in the subordinate lodge hall was held Oct. 14. when it was formally dedicated. It was the original intention to fit up the second story for office purposes, but the offer of the city to lease it a term of years for the public library was accepted and the plans changed. The Home Club have occupied the apartments on the sec- ond floor since the removal of the library to Haverhill street, in 1891. The ground floor was originally fitted up for four stores, which have since been been converted into one, and now ( 1893) occupied by L. C Moore & Co. The first board of directors were James S. Hutchinson. Dyer S. Hall, C. Belden Smith, William F. Bu.xton, Joseph S. Bonney. A. H. Salisbury and John Sager. Mr. Hutchinson was was its first president, and after his death, was succeeded by John Sager, the present incumbent. The treasurers have been Albert D. Swan and Dver S. Hall. The Ladies' Union Charitable Society was organized in 1875, and since that time has had charge of the General Hospital on Methuen street, for the care of acute cases of sickness and accidents ; the Day Nursery for day care of small children, and a training school for nurses. Its present officers are. Miss A. F. Carter, president; Mrs. C. U. Dunning and Mrs. G. W. Sargent, first vice-presidents ; Mrs. W. F. Sherman, secretary; Miss C. F. Prescott, assistant secretary, and Miss Helen Chamberlin, treasurer. INCORPORATED IN 1849. Jj kWylti n n UM U U lli 1 D SUPPLIERS OF-YA-.-^ ^ki » ARC ELECTRIC LIGHTS, INCANDESCENT ELECTRIC LIGHTS. DEALERS IN GAS HEATING STOVES, GAS RADIATORS, GLEGTRie FIXTUHGS, Electric Motors, Electric Shades, Gas and Electric Appliances of every Description. 256 ESSEX STREET, - LAWRENCE, MASS. C. J. R. HUMPHREYS, Agent. THE I.AWREiSrCE GAZETTEER. 1 25 UNITED ORDER OF PILGRIM FATHERS. The Supreme Colony, I'nited Order of the Pilgi-im P'atners, is one of the leading fraternal death benefit orders. Originating in Lawrence, it was organized in February-, 1S79, and March 15, of the same vear, was incorpor- ted under the laws of Massachusetts, with the following charter members : Jonathan C. Bowker, James E. Shepard, H. A. Wadsworth, A. J. French, Charles R. Peters, Henry W. Rogers, Charles A. McCarthy, Moses B. Ken- ney, William L. Seaver, Albert V. Bugbee, Alfred W. Allyn, Fred R. War- ren and Charles Lloyd. In carrying out its promise of protection, the order has paid up to Nov. 1893, $1,373,0.30.,35 to the benificiaries of its deceased members, and a large amount in sick benefits. Its business is confined to New England, and it membership, Nov. 1, 1883, exceeded 17,000. April 5, 1891, was laid the corner stone for Pilgrim Block, a building owned by members of the association, and dedicated to its use, on the south side of Essex street, east of Lawrence street- It was completed and oc- cupied in December, 1891, and in architectural design and finished workmanship is unexcelled in Lawrence. Mrs. Flora W. Bowker was its supreme secretary in 1878 and 1880. In March, 1881, she was succeeded by James E. Shepard, who has since held that office. Albert V. Bugbee has been its supreme treasurer from the date of its incorporation. Jonathan C. Bowker, for many years paymaster for the Atlantic mills corporation, was the first past supreme governor, and the other supreme gov- ernors ha\'e been as follows; 1879. Horace A. Wadsworth. 1880. Horace A. Wadsworth. 1881. Jesse II. Harriman. 1882. Jesse H. Harriman. 1883. William H. Emery. 1884. William H. Emerv. 1885. Nathan R. Morse" 1886. Nathan R. Morse. 1887. Nathan R. Morse. 1888. John H. Rowell. 1889. John H. Rowell. 1890. Moses P. Brown. 1891. Moses P. Brown, 1892. John L. Bates. 1893. John L. Bates. LOCAL SUBORDINATE COLONIES. Mayflower, No. 1. Incorporated, Feb. 15, 1879. Meets Monday even- inge in Pilgrim block. Membership, 494. Rose Standish, No. 4. Incorporated, Dec. 8, 1879. Meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month in Pilgrim block. Membership about 191. Columbia, No. 5. Incorporated, Jan. 31, 1873. Meets first and third Friday evenings in Pilgrim block. Membership, 256. ESTABLISHED, 1885. ¥, m. EMM^m^ Sfj ©@ DEALERS IN Sla^le and lanciq Sreceries, CONFECTIONERY AND CIGARS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. STATIONERY AND PERIODICALS, etc., o<\Nos. 71 BROADWAY and 595 COMMON STREET, >> LAWRENCC, MASS. Agency- for the sale of the BOSTON POST and JOURNAL; also, all the leading New York, Boston and Lawrence daily and weekly papers. D^NeAN WOOB, ♦ROT/IRY PUBLie, %1-i. Ssse:^ Street, ^QOjreHGe, (Poss. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 1 27 Samoset, No. 20. Incorporated, Sept. 9, 1874. Meets first and third Wednesday evenings in Pilgrim hall. South Broadway. Membership. 105. Philip H. Sheridan, No. 120. Incorporated, March 4, 1SS9. Meets first and third Thursdays in Pilgrim block. Membership, 4.S7. LiNXOLN, No. 124. Incorporated, May 8, 1889. Meets first and third Wednesday evenings in Pilgrim block. Membership. 209. MiANTONOMO, No. 136. Incorporated, March 14, 1892. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays in Pilgrim block. Membership, .376. Gen. Sherman, No. 139, Meets second and fourth Wednesday even- /ngs in Pilgrim block. Incorporated, March 30, 1892. Membership, 144. Kssex, No 143. Instituted, March 30, 1892. Meets first and third Monday evenings in Pilgrim block. Membership. 117. Roger Williams, No. 2. (Methuen.) Instituted, April 24, 1879. Membership, 137. Bradstreet, Xo. 126. ( North Andover Depot. ; Instituted, [ulv 30, 1889. Membership, Hi. P.. P. O. ELKS. Lawkknc!-: Lonc.i:. No. 65, B. P. O. ]':lks, was one ot tiie first of east- ern lodges to be instituted when the boom in '■ Elkdonf commenced in 1887. The first efibrts for its establishment were made by Brother Fred E. Atteaux, at that time exalted ruler of Boston lodge. No. 10 assisted bv brethren in Boston and Providence. Much of the credit for labor in working up the charter i-; due to Brother Winfi^ld G Merrill, who at tiiat time was a mem- ber of No. 14. The only other resident members of the order in Lawrence at that time were Joseph Butterwortli and Frank W. Putnev. The first new member to sign the charter list of 45 members was Hon. A. B. Bruce, who was mayor of Lawrence at the tmie. The lodge was instituted May 15, 1887, in Odd Fellows hall, which was a memorable occasion, [t has since gained a stong foothold among the many worthy organizations in Lawrence, and has among its members are many leading citizens of Lawrence. During its existence it has spent nearly $1000 in charity, and assisted in the formation of many lodges in the vicinity of Boston. The meetings are held in Pythian hall. 180 Essex street, on Wednesday evenings. The lodge has obtained a charter, and secured the lot of land at the coVner of Essex and Hampshire streets, with the view of erecting a building thereon in the near future. The exalted rulers have been : 1887, Hon. Alexander B. Bruce; 1888-'89, C. Belden Smith; 1889-'90, Phineas B. Robinson; 1890- '91, Winfield G Merrill; lS92-'93, Everett T. Collins. The secretaries have been Richard J. Shea from 1SS7 to 1890, and John T. Brown from 1890 to the present time. ESTABLISHED IN 1875. F. SeriNElDER, mtMimm ? -■ ^ \y> ^ AND DEALER IN ' f WITCHES. Gold and Sliver, OF EVERY MAKE JEWELRY AND Silver Ware CLOCKS, A Large Stock OF ALL KINDS. SPECTACLES Eye Glasses Watches Adjusted, Cleaned or Repaired CLOCK AND JEWELRY REPAIRING. TSTo. 243 ESSEX STREKT, (Saunders Block,) LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 129 GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. In 1866, a large number of the gallant soldiers and sailors who served in the war of the rebellion, and were later residents of Lawrence, organized a branch of the Army and Navy Union, which flourished several months when it became affiliated with the Grand Arm}' of the Republic, and since Dec. 10, 1867, has been known as Needham Post, No. 39, Department of Massachu- setts, G. A. R. It was named after Corporal Sumner Henry Needham, of Co. I, of the " Old Sixth" Massachusetts regiment, who was killed in Balti- more, Md., April 19, 1861, being one of the first martyrs of the rebellion. Since the Post was organized the names of nearly 700 veteran soldiers and sailors have been placed on its membership roll, of which more than 300 have died or removed from Lawrence. At the present time, ( 1893) there are 403 members in good standing, and during the quarter century of its existence has disbursed many thousands of dollars in relieving the wants of their needy and unfortunate comrades, their widows, orphans or persons depending upon them for support, thereby aiding to prevent such from becoming subjects for public charit}'. Its meetings are held Wednesday evenings in Needham hall, 239 Essex street. Its commanders have been : 1867. George S. Merrill. 1868. George S. Merrill. 1869. Tames B. Wildes. 1870. Edward A. Fiske. 1870. Chase Philbrick. 1871. Lawrence N. Duchesney 1872. Frank Davis. 1873. Stephen C. Parsons. 1874. lames Noonan. 1875. Edgar J. Sherman. 1876. Lorenzo D. Sargent. 1877. Daniel F. Kiley. 1878. David Johnston. 1879. Frank O. Kendall. 1880. William H. Coan. 1881. Andrew C Stone. 1882. John F. Hogan. j 1883. William D.'Curt s. 1884. George II. Flagg. 1885. Jfimes f. Stanley. 1886. Charles H. Couillard. 1887. Charles U. Bell. 1888. George L. Gage. 1889. William Holmes, 1890. Charles E. Locke. 1891. Alverdo N. Phillips. 1892. Charles H. Littlefield. 1893. William E. Gibbs. 1894. Lewis G. Holt. Needham Relief Corts, No. 5F>, received its charter Oct. 7, 1885, (m the application of 70 ladies, whose huslninds, brothers or fathers were members of the Grand Army of the Repuiilic. Since its organization it has not only increased its membership, init in a quiet way accomplished a vast amount of self-sacrificing work among the homes of soldiers' widows and children, which for reasons in many cases could be better attended by wo- men than men. The local corps has a membership of ISO, and its meetings are held in Needham hall on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. L. D. Sargent Camp, No. 21, Son.s ok Veterans, was instituted P'eb. 4, 1885, having 21 charter members. As its membership has not increased to that extent as was anticipated at the start, it has prospered since that time and it.s meetings held on the first and third Thursdays in Needham hall. ESTABLISHED IN 1868, JOHN SLATER, PRACTlCjlL D oo:px=ei?-s:m:ith:. DEALER IN n STOVES, Mf ES m FURliACES Kitdl^eTi l^tii^ni^liiT)^ 0ood^. MONITOR OIL STOVES AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED Model Grand and Magee Mystic Ranges. COR ESSEX AND HAMPSHIRE STREETS, LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. I3I LAWRENCE BOARD OF TRADE. During the fall and winter months of 1SS7, several public-spirited and prominent business men of Lawrence became interested in a scheme which was devised looking towards the most eftective means to secure a union of the energies, influences and action of citizens in matters pertaining the pub- lic welfare of the citizens of Lawrence, to encourage all legitimate enter- prises, and to provide for the frequent meeting and conference of business men and active citizens. This resulted in the organization of the Lawrence Board of Trade, Feb. I, 18S8, when the following officers were chosen : Pres- ident, James H. Eaton; vice-presidents. Hon. Alvin E. Mack, William F. Sherman, Alfred A. Lamprey; secretary, Charles A. DeCourcey ; treasurer, Arthur W. Dyer; directors, Hon. Robert H. Tewksbury, Henry A. Buell, Walter E. Parker, Thomas A. Hutchins, William Oswald, John P. Sweeney Horace A. Wadsworth, Patrick Murphy and Franklin Butler. During the first two years of its existence but little was accomplished except devising plans and discussing measuris presented at it-, regular monthly meetings the results of which were beneficial in later years. It was mainlv through the action of the Board that Lawrence became a railroad billing point, which was of great benefit to manufacturers and business men. It was in- strumental, through the exertions of President Butler, in causing the large wool scouring establishment, and by the energy of President Bruce, caused a shoe manufactory to locate in South Lawrence, the widening of Broadway, at the railroad crossing, and set the ball in motion towards securing other measures looking to the further prosperity of the city, and welfare of the public. President J. K. Norwood, during his term of office, took an active interest in devising a feasible plan to make the Merrimack river navigable from Haverhill to Lawrence, causing surveys to be made and plans prepared with an estimated cost of work, besides, at his personal expense, he visited Washington, where he urged the government officials to use their influence in aiding to carry out the project. He also vigorously advocated the plan for the extension of Winter street, and secured the names of persons repre- senting ninety per cent, of taxable property of the city to a petition for the proposed extention of that street. The presidents of the Board have been : James H. Eaton, 1SS8 ; William F. Sherman, 18S9; Franklin Butler. 1890; John K. Norwood, lS91-'92 ; Hon. Alexander B. Bruce, 1893. Charles A. DeCourcey, George H. Eaton, James E. Simpson, George W. Hall and Daniel F. Dolan have served as secretarv. The present membership of the Board is about 160. Its regular meetino-s are held on the second Wednesday evening of each month at No. 246 Essex street, and the annual meeting in January. Ci1#^'' « '35 ^ ^ar||/^f S^-c^^c^ « BROADWAY, - LAWRENCE, MASS., OPPOSITE THE BOSTON AND MAINE PASSENGER STATION. GEORGE Q. PATTEE, Proprietor. f . SjW®X & ©@.« f DEALERS IN Groceries ^ Pro n/> imi^j Flour, Tea, Coffee, Butter, Lard, etc., 369 ELM STREET, - LAWRENCE. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. I33 VOLUNTEER VETERAN FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION. PLirsuatit to a call for Veteran Firemen of Lawrence to meet in the Board of Trade rooms on the evening of April 16, 1890, a meeting was held and a temporary organization effected by the choice of Capt. Benjamin F. Chadbourne as chairman, and Charles G. Merrill, secretary. After several of tliose present expressed themselves in favor of forming an association a committee of live was chosen to draw up a constitution and by-laws and pre- sent them at a subsequent meeting. The Hrst i-egular meeting of the asso- ciation was held in the City Hall basement, May l.S, when the organization was perfected, and the following officers chosen : John K. Norwood, presi- dent; Col. Melvin Beal, vice-president; Charles S. Stackpole, secretary; Abiel Morrison, treasurer: Hon. John R. Rollins, historian; Charles E. Goss, Albert R. Brewster, David Beatty, William W. Colby and Thomas Shannahan, trustees. The constitution provides that any person of good character who pertormed fire duty in Lawrence, Methuen. North Andover and Andover, prior to the introduction of steam fire engines, either as an active, honorary, contributing member, is eligible to membership by paj'ing one dollar annual dues, and also others may be elected honorary members by paying a certain sum each year. The regular meetings of the Association have since been held in the hall of the Old Battery building on Haverhill •treet. on the first Monday evenings in January, April, fuly and October, the annual election of officers occurring at the July meeting Mainly through the eftorts of President Norwood, a hand engine was purchased for the Association, which was renovated and ornamented at a considerable expense, so that it compares favorably with the handsome and costl}' machines owned by similar organizations in other cities. This is kept in readiness to promptly respond to any call to perform fire dutv should its services be needed. Since the Association was formed it has been pre- sented with an elegant silk banner, also a number of relics, including old- time fire scenes, hose pipes, buckets, trumpets, hats, lanterns and imple- ments used in the fire service of Lawrence during its early davs. The Asso- ciation participated in the tournaments in Lowell and Boston in lS91-'92. Starting in 1890, with 78 active members, the number has inci-eased to 263, and the honorary list bears 71 names on the roll. President Norwood and Vice-President Beal have held those offices from the time the Association was formed. The other present officers are George M. Colbv, secretary; John T. Howard, treasurer, and William R. Pedrick, historian. I. O. O. F., MANCHESTER UNITY. LoY.\L Heart.s of O.'XK Lodge, No. 6294, meets first and third Tuesday evenings, in Unity hall, 39 Appleton street. LovAi. Essex Lodge, No. 6259, meets second and fourth Saturdays, in Unity hall, 39 Appleton street. ESTABLISHED, 1885. E. ^W. SJ^iTBOI?.iT, MANUFACTURER OF T^ocrdj Sc0h and ^lind^j WINDOW FRAMES, DOOR FRAMES, WINDOW GLASS, OFFICE AND SALESROOM, ISTo. 556 ESSEX: STREET. Cabinet Making, Counters, Tables, STORE FINISH, BRACKETS, MANTELS, etc., at Shop, ^ IsTO. 616 ESSEX STI^EET. c^ Shop a.nd Street Jobbing Done to Order on Short Notice. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. I35 UNITED WORKMEN. Pacific Lodge, No. 6, Ancient Order United Workmen, was in- stituted Dec. 25, 1S7S, in Commandery hall, by Supreme Deputy H. A. Shorey of Boston, with 10 charter members, and which has increased to 281. Its regular meetings are held in Manchester Unity hall on the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month. The following have held the office of master workman: 1879, James Hazen jr., S. Henry Wilson ; 1880, Lyman Cheney, Jr., G. F. Roberts; 1881, J. G. Craig, Zenas Folger ; 1882, J. G. Craig; 1883, F. L. Prince ; 1884, W. C Albee ; 188.5, Zenas Folger ; 1886, '87, -'88, John A. Stevens; 1889. Andrew C Trull; 1890-'91, James O. Sav- age; 1892, J. Frank Gooding; 1893, George Mowatt. CALEDONIANS. The Lawrence Caledonian Club was organized Sept. 1, 1S77. The first meetings of the club were held in Templars' hall. They removed to the Shepherd's hall, where thev held regular meetings two years. January 1, 1877. they met in their chibrooms in Brechin block for the first time, where they remained ten years. In July, 1889. the lodge secured a larger hall in the same building, which it still occupies. The Club was incorpor- ated Jan. 4, 1884, and now has over 200 members. The following have been its chiefs : Charles Murray, William Hendry, Peter W. Lyall, James Robert- .son, James Patterson, Richard W. Ellis, Colin Kerr, Adam Walker, James Gray, Andrew McFarlane, Alexander Rolley, Robert Mungall, Alexander Hendry. The present officers are: William Morrison, chief; Robert C. Da- vis, first chieftain; James B. Lyall, treasurer; Andrew McFarlane, clerk ; and Robert McCarlie, financial secretary. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. Court Montgomery, No. 6386, meets in Jackson hall on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Court City of Lawrence, meets in hall, 39 Appleton street, on the first and third Wednesdays of each mouth. Court Columbia, No. 6012. meets in G. A. R hall, every second Friday evening of each month. Court Essex. No. 8344, meets in Unity hall, on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Court St. Monica, No. 78. ( Catholic Order.) Meets in Unity hall on the first and third Mondays of each month. ESTABLISHED, NOV. 15, 1886, KENNELLY J SYLVESTER, MUSIC ♦ STORE DEALERS IN PI/IROS, ORGANS, Sl^eet ^n^id VIOLINS, AND EVERYTHING IN THE MUSICAL LINE. WHEN YOU WANT TO HI Y A PIAITO OB, OKGiiLlT, H^-BUr THE BEST.^^^^i AS THEY ARE THE CHEAPEST. — o— Tuning, Repairihg /nd Polishing Done in the Best Possible Manner. 24:8 and 250 ESSEX STREET, Saunders Block, LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER, 0/ ORDER OF THE GOLDEN CROSS. Olive Comaiandery, No. 19, meets first and tliird Monday evenings, in Black Prince hall, 288 Essex street. Ea.stern Star Commandery, No. 37, meets second and fourth Saturday evenings, in Maj'tlower hall. Loyalty Commandery, No. 253, meets second and last Mondays in each month, in L\ceum hall. KNIGHTS OF HONOR. Merrimack Lodge, No. 162, meets second and fourth Wednesdays, in Black Prince hall, 288 Essex street. Adelphic Lodge, No. 543, meets first and third Tiuirsdavs in Manches- ter Unity hall, 301 Essex street. ORDER OF UNITED FRIENDS. AnniA Council, No. 7, meets second and fourth Thursday evenings, in Columbian hall, 292 Essex street. Bay State Council, No. 162, meets first and third Friday evenings, in White Rose hall, 301 Essex street. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Qltinuaro Lodge, No. 32. Organized, April 4, 1870. Meets Monday evenings in Pythian hall, ISO Essex street. Membership, 150. Black Prince Lodge, No. 36. Organized, Dec. II, 1888, with 22 char- ter members. The growtli of the lodge has been slow but steady, until over 70 members are now enrolled. Meetings are held every Friday evening in Black Prince hall, Adams' block, 288 Essex street. The past chancellor commanders are F. L. Wisvvall, G. A. Molonzo, O. K. Currier, C. H. Jewett, G. H. Leek, A. W. French, E. L. Watson, A. P. Bowlby and C. W. Malonzo, ORDER OF TONTI. Massachusetts Lt)DGE, No. 75, meets second and fourth Tiuirsdavs of each month, at 253 Essex street. BuRBANK Lodge, No. 389, meets first and third Saturday evenings, in Golden Cross hall, 39 Appleton street. Germania Lodge, meets first and third Friday evenings of each month, in Mathes' hull. ESTABLISHED IN 1875. SAMUEL SMITH. ( Successor to WILLIAMS & SMITH,) MACHINIST Machinery of all kinds Made and Repaired. Worsted Machinery, . Gill Box Screws, etc. Shafting with Patent Hangers and Couplings. Large Pullejs and Gears made to order. Particular attention paid to FORGING OF ALL KINDS. OF BOLTS AND BUILDERS' IRON WORK. BJE M&WM'M MM^MIMEMJ, JIGGERS, P ADDERS, WARP DYEING MACHINERY, etc. ALSO DEALER IN 620 ESSEX STREET, - LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. I39 ORDER OF SECURITY. loNA Council, No. 1, meets second aiui fourth Tuesday evenings, in Black Prince hail, 288 Essex street. Harmony Council, No. 2, meets second and fourth Thursday even- insrs, in Black Prince liall. ROYAL ARCANUM. Lawrence Council, No. 17, meets second and fourth Friday evenings, in Maytiower hall, 292 Essex street. Merrimack Council, No. 1148, meets second and fourth Mondays, in Columbia hall, 292 Essex street. NORTHERN MUTUAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION. Alpha Associates, No. 1, meets first and third Tuesday evenings, in St. George's hall, 234 Essex street. Essex Associates, No. 2, meets second and fourth Monday evenings in Prohibition hall, 301 Essex staeet. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS. Division No. 1, meets on the first and third Sunday afternoons of each month, in Ford's hall, Oak street. Division No. S, meets first and third Sunday afternoons, in Hibernian hall. Oak street. SONS OF ST. GEORGE. Friendship Lodge, meets second and fourth Thursdays in St. George's hall, 234 Essex street. Merrimack Lodge, meets first and third Thursdays, in St. George's hall, 234 Essex street. Daughters of St. George, meet first and third Wednesday evenings, in St. George's hall. ESTABLISHED IN 1863. h F 7^' ^ w. & ©o o^) AND DEALERS IX Flour I ©ountry PROBueE, 617 COMMON STKK! T, Near Boston and Maine / Railroad Depot, \ LAWRENCE. MASS. ESTABLISHED 1872 ANDREW B. AHERN. DEALER IK GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, CROCKERY, WOODEN WARE, etc. A Fine Line of Teas, Coffees and Spices. COR. WHITE AND ELM STREETS, LAV/RENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. I4T MISCELLANEOUS. Security Lodge, No. 22, Knights and Ladies of Honor, meets first and third Thursday' evenings of each month, at 301 Essex street. Castle Oliver, No. 97, Knights and Ladies of the Golden Rule, meets on the third Friday evening of each month, at 39 Appleton street. Golden Rule Alliance, meets first and third Mondays of each month, at 253 Essex street. Clan McPherson, Order of Scottish Clans, meets first and third Fridays of each month, at 301 Essex street. Essex Council, No. 3, Home Circle, meets first and third Friday evenings, at 307 Essex street. Saunders Union, No. 6.^9, E. A. U., meets first and third Wednesday evenings, in Pythian hall, ISO Essex street. Star Council, No. 5, American Legion of Honor, meets first and third Monday evenings, at 300 Essex street. Unity Lodge, No. 18, N. E. Order of Protection, meets first and third Wednesday evenings, at 228 Essex street. Order of American Mechanics, meets Tuesday evenings in Red Men's hall, 307 Essex street. Wonolancet Tribe, No. 29, I. O. Red Men, meets every Monday evening, at 307 Essex street. Order of Orangemen, meets second and Fourth Fridays, in Prohibi- tion hall, 301 Essex street. Lawrence Council, No. 67, Knights of Columius. Organized, January, 1893. M. J. Mahoney, grand knight. FRENCH SOCIETIES. L'Union St. Joseph, meets second and fourth Mondays in each month, at 433 Common street. La Societie St. Jean Baptiste, meets first and third Wednesdays, at 433 Common street. Le Cercle Montcalm, meets second and fourth Wednesdays, at 433 Common street. Societie St, Vincent de Paul, Charles Lacaillade. president. Le Club Canadien Francais, meets second and fourth Fridays, at 543 Common street. • Lawrence Military Band, C. J. A. Marier, leader. Rooms at 391 Methuen street. Organized in ISSl. ESTABLISHED IN 1877. BANIEL F. Mee>qRTHY, DEALER IN Ho. 231 OAK STREKT^ A LARGE AND CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF o<]GROCERIES AND CANNED GOODSt> Always kept in stock, also the liest quality of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Lamb. Poultry, etc All of which will be sold cheap for cash or approved credit. ^§^ GOODS PROMPTLY DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE. TO ALL PARTS OF THE C IT 2' AND SUBURBS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. I43 GERMAN SOCIETIES. Lawrence Tukn-V'erein, meets e\erv Moiuia\ evening, al Turn Ilall. 44 Park street. Schiller Lodge, D. O, II., meets every Monday evening in Schiller hail, 280 Prospect street, I^'reiheit Lodge, D. O. IL, meets every Wednesday evening in Schiller hall, 280 Prospect street, Ba\arl\n Readinc; Society, meets every Thursday evening, at 4 Park street. Lyra Singing Society, meets every Wednesday evening, at 41 and 43 Herkeley street, St, Alovsius Aid Society, meets on the third Wednesdays in each month, in Matthes" hall, SociALi.sT Society, meets every Saturday evening, in Matthes' hall. COURT SESSIONS. POLICE COURT.— Sessions are held daily, except on Sundays and legal holidays, at 9, a, m,, in the Police Court room, for the trial of criminal cases. For civil cases, Tuesday foienoons, at 10 o'clock. SUPERIOR COURT. Criminal Terms. At Salem the fourth Monthly in January : at Newburyport, the first Monday in May, and at Law- rence oij the fourth Monday in October. Civil Terms. At Lawrence, first Monday in March; at Salem, first Monday in June, and at Newburyport, first Monday in September. PROBATE COURT At Lawrence, second Mondays in January, March, May, June, July, September and November. At Salem, first and third Mondays of each month, except the third Monday in August. At Newburyport. fourth Mondays in January, March, May, June, July, Septem- ber and November. At Gloucester, fourth Monday in April and October. At Haverhill, second Monda\- in April and October. SUPREME COURT. At Salem, third Tuesday in April and first Puesdav in November. ESTABLISHED 1893 WILLIAM J. BUTLER, DEALER IN" mi%j (S>|©es an,dl ilufefeers OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Ladies and Children's Shoes in Every Variety. PROMPTLV DONE AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. 419 BROADWAY, LAWRENCE, MASS, DAVID KMOIATI^SS, WA' n iM iVU AND J m\ "il 369 ESSEX STREET, LAWRENCE, MASS. Particul.ir attention paid to Watch and Clock Repairing. An ex- perience of 40 years in that work is a sufficient guarantee that satisfaction will be given to our patrons. Jewelry repaired and engraved. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. I45 IMPORTANT EVENTS IN LAWRENCE, FROM AUG. 1, 1S93, TO JAN. 1, 1894. 1893. Aug. 1. The Morning Sun, :i one-cent daily newspaper, commenced to be issued from the Lawrence American office. Aug. 11. The Pacific mills suspended operations until Aug. 28. The Emmons Loom Harness factory was stopped for an indefinite time. Aug. 11. The Pemberton mills officials announced a shut-down of six weeks' duration. The Washington mills commenced the sus- pension of work fof an indefinite time. Aug. 14. Rev. Chxrles F. Swett, rector of St. Thomas' eurch, re- signed. Aug. 16. John Crowley, a freight brakeman, died at the hospital. Aug. IS. Miss Lilly P. Shepherd, for fourteen years principal of the Training school, resigned. Aug. 24. Nelson J. Calderwood, a carpenter, fatally injured by fail- ing from a staging at McEvoy's block on Valley street. Aug. 26. Ex-Councilman Henry E. Sugatt drowned at Mt. Desert. Sept. 1. The electric cars made their first trips between Lawrence and Haverhill. Sept. 11. The Pacific mills print works resumed operations. Sept. 12. The Washington mills were started with a reduction of wages, which the next day the loom fixers declined to accept. Sept. 16. Phillips &' Kunhardt's mill resumed operations. Sept. 17. Mrs. Delia McGovern, 80 Lawrence street, fatally burned. Sept. 20. The filter gallery completed. Sept. 27. Sanford W. Brown, a carpenter, killed by the cars. Sept. 28. William P. While, milk inspector, arrested on an alleged charge of attempting to levy blackmail. Oct. 2. The John R. Rollins schoolhouse formally opened. Oct. 6 The house of Mrs. Charles E. Pinkham, 631 Andover street, and the store. 69 Essex street, were each partially burned. Oct. 14. The first number of the Saturday Evening Star was issued under the management of James E. Donoghue. Oct. 14. The Everett mills commenced running 35 hours a week. Oct. 14. The Arlington mills, which had run two weeks, were again shut down. Oct. 20. John Creeley and Michael Leahj- were arrested for burglary in Cooper's clothing store, 583 Essex street. THE FINCH PATENT CHIMNEY TOP. The ONLY TOP that will prevent smoke and soot from blowing down during the changes of wind and weather. GLO. W. HORN, ROOFER. ONLY AGENT FOR Bee-Hive Brand Roofing IN LAWRENCE AND VICINITY. Roofing Slate, Zinc, Dry and Tarred Sheatiiing Papers. Agent for l-'iiicli Patent Cliiimu\ To]). Office, 613 Common St., LAWRENCE, MASS KSTABLISHED 1872. EDV/IN JOSSELYN, i iir if i ^"^tAsj^® -■^ AGENT FOR THE FAIRBAIRN HOLLOW GRATE BAR. Small Machinery Castings «, Specialty _ All orders promptly attended to and delivered at short notice. ALLEN STREET, ' ''" '""" '"' °' J i Summer Street- ) LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. I47 1893. Oct. 23. William Curtin was killed by the cars in North Andover. Oct. 26. Bartholomew Flanagan arrested for barglary in T. H. Kel- ley's store on Broadwaj'. Nov. 2. John Churchill's slaughter house on Marston street burned. Nov. 7. State election. Hon. F. T. Greenhalge chosen governor; George L. Gage, state senator; Thomas A. Brooks and John M. Lynch, democrats; John Haigh and James H. Derbyshire, republi- cans, elected representatives from Lawrence. Nov. 8. Herbert J. Watson of North Andover, convicted of assault on Miss Saran L. Rea, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Nov. 20. Fire occcurred in Dionne & Vincent's dry goods store. Nov. 23. George Dixon the prize fighter, was fined $100 for assault- ing Patrick Hennessey at an exhibition in the Opera House. Nov. 30. Corporation Dectective Chase Philbrick died, aged 70 years. Nov. 30. Austin P. Neal found dead in Storrow Park. Dec. 5. City election. The democrats elected their tnayoralty can- didate, one alderman and five common councilmen. The vote on license was, yes, 3952; no, 3393. Dec. 12, The weavers in No. 2 mill of the Washington corporation struck, but returned to work the following Wednesda}', Dec. 14. Two midnight fires occurred; one in Dustin's machine shop, and the other at 222 High street. Dec. 24. John Wilton murdered his wife, Emily, at their home in North Andover. Dec. 24. Isaac F. Osgood, postmaster at North Andover, died. ESTABLISHED, 1885. E. E. BURNHAM. FRANK G. PAGE. ^^llniriu mm Lwili m MANUFACTURERS OF PURE OAK TAIED mM\ BELTIl. Top Roll Ooverers, AND DEALERS IN Mill Bupplies of all Kinds. LACE LEATHER, LOOM STRAPPING, PICKERS AND FACTORY LEATHER. doi^. ^i^okdwk}^ ki)d L(Owell ^t., LAWRENCE, MASS. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 149 FARES FROM LAWRENCE. TO STATIONS ON THE BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD SYSTEM. Alton Bay, N. H.. $2 02 Keene, N. H., $ 85 Portland, Me., $2 23 Amesburv, 77 Kennebunk, Me., 1 60 Portsmouth, N. H, 1 10 Andover, 08 " port, 1 80 Reading, 35 Ayer, 70 Londonderry, N. H 50 Rochester, N. H., 1 44 Ballai-dvale, 14 Lowell, 35 Saco, Me., 1 83 Beverly, 64 Lowell Junction, 16 Salem, 59 Biddefbrd. Me., 1 83 Lynn, 73 Salem, N. H., 18 Boston, 60 Maiden, 50 Salisbury, 70 Bradford. 18 Manchester, 88 Salmon F'ls, N. H . 1 15 Byfield. 40 Manchester, N. H., 65 Somervillc, 55 Canobie Lake, N. H. 23 Marblehead, 67 S. Newmarket, " 75 Center Harbor, ' 2 87 Melrose, 45 Tewksbury, 24 Danvers, 44 Melrose Highlands 44 Topsfield, 46 Derry, N. H., 38 Merrimac, 50 WakeHeld, 40 Dover, " 1 03 Methuen, 5 Wells Beach, Me., 147 East Salisbury, 70 Middleton, 31 West Medford, 52 Exeter, N. H., 63 Nashua, N. H., 70 Wilmington, 30 Farmington, N. H . 1 73 Newburyport, 55 Wilson's, N. H., 45 Georgetown, 32 Newmarket, N. H., 79 Winchester, 46 Gloucester, 97 Newton, N. H., 50 Windham, N. H., 30 Great Falls, N. H , 1 37 North Andover, 5 Woburn, 42 Groveland, 25 North Berwick, Me. 1 28 Wolfboro, N. H., 2 39 Hampton, N. H., 88 N. Conway, N. H., 3 27 Wyoming, 47 Haverhill, 18 Old Orchard, Me., 1 95 York Beach, Me., 1 86 Ipswich, 89 Peabody, 54 PUBLIC AND LODGE HALLS. Adelphic, 301 Essex. Armory, over Police Station. Black Prince, 298 Essex. City, cor. Appleton and Common. Columbia, 382 Essex. Father Mathew, 200 Oak. Ford's, 109 Oak. Franklin, 281 Essex. Golden Cross, 38 Appleton. Hamel's, 205 Park. Harauguari, 280 Prospect. Hibernian, 280 Oak. Jackson, 175 Essex. Lincoln, 292 Essex. Lyra, 41 Berkeley. Manchester Unity, 301 Essex. Mathes', 6 Hall. Mayflower, 292 Essex. Needham, 239 Essex. Phil Sheridan, 292 Essex. Prohibition, 301 Essex. Pythian, 180 Essex. Red Men's, 307 Essex. St. George's, 234 Essex. Saunders, 246 Essex. Schiller, 280 Prospect. Standish, 292 Essex. Turn Hall, 44 Park. White Rose, 301 Essex. Y. M. C. A., 24 Appleton. RICHARD LEOItfARD, AND DEALER IX CHOICE HAVANA AND DOMESTIC CIGARS. DICK'S BEST. HOME INDUSTRY, 10 ct. Cigar. 5 ct. Cigai-. 109 Oxford Street, La^^^^rence, Mass. ESTABLISHED IN 1868. 87, 91 and 97 SOUTH BROADVrAir; DEALER IN €r©£erie.s, ll£af anti ]pr©oisi@ns CANNED GOODS, etc. Goods promptly delivered in Lawrence and vicinity free of charge. THE LAWRENCE GAZETTEER. 151 LOCATION OF SCHOOL HOUSES. High, llaveiiiill t;trecl. oi)pusite L:i\vrencc Coninion. Oliver Grammar, Haveriiifl street, opposite Lawrence Common. Packard, Grammar and Intermediate, corner Abbot and Parker .street.-^. Essex, Grammar, head of Essex street, Tower Hill. John R. Rollins, Grammar and Intermediate, cor. Howard and Piatt streets. Saunders, South Rroadwav, near Andover street. Arlington, Tenne_\- street, between Park anil Arlington. Storrow. Storrow street, near Storrow Park. Walton, Melhuen street, cor. Newburv. Harrington, Newburv street, cor. Elm. Riverside, cor. Don le and School streets. Training, Oak street, near Short. The other public schoolhouses are on streets indicated by their names. VETERAN VOTERS OF LAWRENCE. At the town meeting held March 6, 1853, when it was decided to accept the city charter, there were 1242 voters whose names were on the check-list. Of these but 69 now reside here, w ho are : Andrews. W H., Fairticld, James M., Morrison Abiel, Armington, P. H. Farnham, Josiah W., Morse, Daniel A., Aver, Perlev, Eav, Augustus M., Murphy, Patrick, Baldwin, Monroe, Glidden, John D., Osgood, Timothy, Battles, Jo.'^eph P., Goodrich, A. W., Pearson, Abel G'. lilood, Albert, Giittin, Benjamin, Pillsburv, Cyrus K, Brewster, Albert R., Ham, Federal B., Pingree' William E. Briggs, Alanson. Ham. Henry S., Plummer, Hezekiah, Bunker, A. S., Hum, Thomas C, Poor, Edward P. Burrage. J. Q^ A., Hardy, Daniel, Poor, George, Ikitler, Frederick, Hart, John, Robinson, f). F" rank, Cabot, George D., Higgins, Amos, Sanborn, George, Cate, Thomas J., Hills, George W.. Scott, Thomas. Chadbourne, B. F., Houghton, N. P., Sibley, Kneeland, Churchill. John, Howe, Merrill NT., Simmons S. P., Clark, Albion (i.. Hutchinson. John L. Stearns, A. W., Closson. Carlos C., Jordan, Daniel S., Stearns, Samuel, Colby. John. Knowles, Morris, Stoddard, Alphonso, Colby, William W., Leeman Wellington, Stowell, Joseph, Conwav, Thos. H., Lvford, W. S., SuIlivan,"William, Currier. E. B., M'elvin. N. P. II.. Varnum, Luther N., Dolloff, Elijah B.. Merriam, J. Frank, Waterhouse, G. W. Drew, Jeremiah D., Moore, William H., Withington, Henry, ESTABLISHED, 1865, E. yWeGABE & S0NS. MANVIACTLTRERS OF Steam Boilers for Dwelling Houses, BLEACHERS, OIL TANKS, etc, SECOND-HAND BOILERS BOUGHT AND SOLD, And Boilers Repaired i/i the Best Mainur at Short Notice. Essex Yard, Cor, Broadway and Water Street, I.A."WI^El