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Herbert G. Ricker 
Herbert G. Ricker, a former chief 
of police of Manchester, passed away 
at Lynn, Sunday, at the age of 49 
years. Born in Rockland, Me., in 
1857, he has spent most of his lite in 
this section. He lived for some years 
in Manchester, being on the police 
force in 1885 and ’86, and superin- 
tendent of police the latter year. He 
married a Manchester girl, Miss Emma 
Kerr, who survives him, as also do 
two sons, John N. and Wesley K. 
Ricker, a daughter, Miss Frances E. 
Ricker, a brother, Chas. P. Ricker of 
Waltham, and a sister, Mrs. A. M. 
Stevens. Up to the time of his sick- 
ness he was in the paper hanging, 
painting and decorating business, 
being foreman for a Lynn contractor. 
Death was due to heart failure and 
kidney trouble. 
Mr. Ricker was the son of the late 
Lieut. John W. Ricker of Newbury- 
port. He came to reside here in 
1883.. He was a charter member of 
North Shore lodge, A.O.U.W. and 
was the first Master Workman of that 
order. Funeral services were held at 
his late residence Tuesday afternoon, 
Rev. H. J. Covill officiating. Inter- 
ment was at Pine Grove cemetery. 
Hattie E. Crombie 
Miss Hattie E. Crombie, a native of 
Manchester, passed away at her home 
in Lynna week ago Thursday. She 
was brought here for burial Monday. 
Her age was 54 years, 10 months. 
Miss Crombie was a daughter of the 
the late John H.and Hannah Crombie, 
old-time residents of Manchester. 
After the death of her parents, with a 
brother and sister, she removed to 
Beverly and afterward to Lynn, where 
she was held in the highest esteem. 
Funeral services were held at her 
late residence, 308 Essex street, Lynn, 
Sunday afternoon, a number of rela- 
tives attending from here. 
Manchester Shows up Well 
in Educational Report 
The report of the State Board of 
Education contains some interesting 
tables this year showing how each of 
the 353 cities and towns in the state 
rank in their liberality in supporting 
public schools and the interest shown 
by the attendance. 
Manchester is ranked as 11th in the 
list of cities and towns in the amount 
raised by local taxation for the school 
support of each child, with $38.18; 
351st in the table showing the ratio of 
the sums expended for schools and 
total assessed valuation, $1.18 foreach 
$1000; and 64th in the table showing 
the ratio of the average attendance to 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
Established 1876 
RoBERT ROBERTSON, Pres’t and Treas. 
Incorporated 1903 
ROBERT ROBERTSON CO. 
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ENGINEERS... 
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF COMPLETE PLUMBING 
HEATING AND WATER SUPPLY PLANTS 
Beverly, Beverly Farms, Manchester and Hamilton, Mass. 
Connected by Telephone 
the total number of pupils between 5 
and 15 years, 96%. 
Lincoln Day 
Monday, the anniversary of the 
birth of Abraham Lincoln, was ob- 
served as a semi-holiday all over the 
state. In the public schools in Man- 
chester special exercises were ar- 
ranged, and the day wasa half holi- 
day for the children. 
At the Story High school the follow- 
ing program was carried out under the 
auspices of the literary society : 
Lincoln’s Birthday... .'/0...-. Maude Smith 
Song, “ Battle Hymn of Republic”... .School 
Lincoln’s Address at Gettysburg........ 
Willard Rust 
Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address... . 
Agnes Gillis 
S uhesiartyr Renter. ea aiaies Alice Sargent 
Song, “Star Spangled Banner”......School 
Deno Ute tOyAniCOle am ot as Walter Fleming 
“QO, Captain, My Captain”..Annie Younger 
After a short patriotic address by 
Comm E.P. Stanley of Post 67.G.A. 
R., the exercises closed by the singing 
of. America.” 
The Breeze, one year, one dollar 
a 
Quality 
made our 
reputation 
and Quality 
maintains it. 
Attend the 
best school. 
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Board for Horses. 
Horse Clipping. Order Box with Loomis, the Jeweler. 
P.O. Address, BOX 409, MANCHESTER, MASS. 
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Flour, Grain, Hay and Straw, 
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Telephone 123-4, 
Also, RAILROAD AVENUE, CORNER PEARL STREET, GLOUCESTER. 
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House Cleaning, Opening and Closing in Fall. 
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Mattresses Made to Order. 
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BEVERLY FARMS, MASS. 
S. J. CONNOLLY. 
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All work personally attended to. 
Builders of Lawn Tennis Courts. 
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN To HOUSE anp LAND DRAINAGE. 
