BEVERLY. 
The recent increase in fare which 
the Boston & Northern Street Rail- 
way Company effected on the Glouces- 
ter Branch has been modified by 
President Sullivan, so that the fare 
from Beverly to Essex remains at the 
old rate of ten cents. 
Mrs. Samuel K. Poulan is the guest 
of Mrs. Frank D. Converse of New 
York City. 
The summer time-table on the Bos- 
ton and Maine Railroad goes into 
effect June 5. 
Mrs. Eugene J. V. Huiginn is so- 
journing at Atlantic City, N.J. 
Joseph A. Baker of Lovett street is 
spending a vacation among the New 
Hampshire hills. 
Miss Bertha Standley of Beverly 
Cove is to sail for Europe as maid to 
Mrs. Alexander Cochrane. 
Rev. George A. Hall of Peabody 
will preach at the Washington Street 
church, Sunday, in exchange with the 
pastor. 
The debt of $14,875 was raised by 
pledges at the First Baptist church on 
Sunday. 
Rev. E. E. Strong gave an account 
of his travels in Africa, at the Wash- 
ington Street church, on Friday even- 
ing, before a large audience. 
Mrs. J. A.C. Barnard is visiting 
friends in Norway, Me. 
Mrs. Frank Aldrich will spend the 
summer at No. Hatley, Que. 
Harry Keene is spending 
weeks in Maine. 
Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Penniman 
of Whiteface, N.H., have been the 
recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Peter 
E. Clark of Bartlett street. 
A number of Beverly people at- 
tended the meeting of the Boston 
Young Men’s Social Union, at Tre- 
mont Temple, Monday evening. Rev. 
Roland D. Grant, D.D., a former pas- 
tor in this city, delivered his delight- 
fully interesting and instructive lec- 
ture on the Yellowstone Park. 
A. Frank Patch has purchased the 
Pitcher house at the corner of Ocean 
and Lovett streets. It is understood 
that the price paid was $7600. 
some 
NORTH 
Hardy Ferns and Flowers. 
We make a specialty of Garden Plans, 
aud supply all the desirable Hardy and Ten- 
der Plants for planting same. 
Telephone 754-3 Beverly. 
SHORE BREEZE 
FERNS for the House, 
Boston, Pearson and Annie Foster Sword 
Ferns. Table Dishes and Jardinieres filled 
Roses and Carnations. Floral Work. 
Greenhouses, 38 Rantoul St. Tel. 849-8. 
NORTH SHORE FERNERIES 
188 Hale Street, BEVERLY, Mass. 
The number of people moving into 
the city from other places increases 
each day. Tenements are at a pre- 
mium, and it is difficult indeed to find 
a suitable apartment. 
Fred R. Harper has this week sold 
his automobile and bicycle business on 
Rantoul street to Messrs. Beverly 
Walton and Charles Hoyt of this city, 
who are to continue the business. Mr. 
Harper’s many North Shore custom- 
ers will continue to find the same 
prompt attention as they have hereto- 
fore found at his automobile repair 
shop. 
The death of Mrs. Nannie Brayton 
Peabody at her summer home “ Parra- 
matta,’’ Montserrat, on Wednesday 
morning came as shock to her many 
friends in town. Mrs. Peabody had 
been long identified with the interests 
of the city to the extent that she 
wished Beverly to retain her natural 
beauty, and she was prominent in the 
efforts of the Beverly Improvement 
Society which has this work at heart. 
The Century Club is to give a hose- 
laying contest at City hall on the 
evening of May 26. 
The firemen will attend divine wor- 
ship at the First Baptist church on 
June 4, after which they will proceed 
to Hale street cemetery, where the 
graves of deceased members of the 
Association will be decorated. 
The Ladies Aid Society connected 
with the Universalist church held a 
very successful sale of cake, candy and 
fancy articles at the home of Mrs. 
Katrina Flint, Railroad avenue, Tues- 
day afternoon. 
Mrs. A. D. Perkins has moved into 
town from Wolfeboro, H.N. 
J. FRANK ROLFE, 
PIANOS, SHEET MUSIC and MUSICAL MERCHANDISE. 
PIANOS 
REE Nees 
Pianos Sold on Easy Payment Plan of $10.00 down, $.500 per month. 
(No interest.) 
1 HALE STREET, 
8 Months’ Lessons Free. 
BEVERLY. 
ALDEN WEBB, 
Practical Hlatchmaker. 
Watch, Clock, Jewelry and Optical Repairing. 
MASONIC BUILDING, BEVERLY. 
_ FRANK N. HOAG, 
CUSTOM TAILOR, 
(84 Cabot Street, Beverly. 
Fine Repairing a specialty. 
CHARLES FSEEs 
.. Real Estate and Insurance .. 
NOTARY PUBLIC. 
155 Cabot Street, BEVERLY. 
WINTER BOARDERS. 
BOX STALLS, IF DESIRED. 
ep ee a ee 
79 HALE STREET, Beverly Cove. 
29th Anniversary 
We have been located at 162-164 
Cabot Street, Beverly, Mass., for 
29 years and feel competent to 
give valuable service . ... 
Insurance, Real Estate, Invest- 
ments, Notary Public, and Jus- 
tice..ot. the Peate:- ic: 255<, seen 
SAMUEL H. STONE, BEVERLY, MASS. 
HIGH GRADE WORK. 
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) GUSIOM LOU 
EDWARD F. EVELETH, 
Proprietor. 
55 Broadway, BEVERLY. 
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