MANCHESTER SECTION 
MANCHESTER. 
Levi Harvie returned home Satur- 
day from a visit of several weeks to 
Nova Scotia. 
Mrs. Joseph Vasconcellos returned 
hore from the Beverly hospital last 
Saturday greatly improved. 
George Dow left last Sunday for a 
few weeks’ visit with his daughter, 
Mrs. Herbert Eustis at Marblehead. 
Ladies: Why not try a pair of 
Ground Gripper Shoes? What they 
have done for others they will do for 
you. Bells, Central Sq. * 
' The engagement of Miss Audrey Q. 
Calden to Mr. Harry W. Purington 
was announced at a luncheon given by 
Miss Calden at her home in Hudson, 
Feb. 22nd. 
The members of the North Shore 
Master Builders’ association are re- 
quested to eet next Tuesday even- 
ing, March ath, at the Board of Trade 
rooms, Beverly——Robert E. Hodg- 
kins, Sec’y. * 
Two of the local veterans of the 
Civil War, Edwin P. Stanley and 
Daron W. Morse, have just received 
from the state their checks under the 
Schofield gratuity act of last year. 
Manchester people will find especial 
interest in the telephone adv. on 
another page from the fact that the 
George R. Kelly referred to formerly 
lived here, occupying a house near 
Windevere park. 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred K. Swett were 
to have arrived in Jacksonville, Fia., 
Wednesday, from their trip to Cuba. 
Mr. and Mrs. Swett had invitations 
to attend the inauguration next Tues- 
day, though it wouldn’t be a surprise 
if they changed their plans so as to 
be home Monday in time for Town 
meeting. 
A new line of 
Lethbridge’s. 
The local Sons of Veterans’ de- 
gree team went to Salem Monday ev- 
ening to initiate a number of candi- 
dates into the Salem Camp. It was 
a class initiation held under the au- 
spices of Col. Henry Merrill camp 
and the guests of the evening were 
Mayor John F. Hurley, member of 
the post and other camps and divis- 
ion officers. A number of local 
brothers and comrades went up with 
the local team. The highest of 
praise was given the members of the 
team for their efficient work. 
jabots at EK. A. 
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Friday, February 28, 1913. 
MANCHESTER 
The oldest daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Timothy White has scarlet fever. 
Miss Lila Peters of Beverly was the 
guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Burch- 
stead the first of the week. 
Fred Lane of School street has re- 
turned home after an operation for a 
cancer of the lip. The operation was 
at the Mass. General hospital. 
Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Crombie 
have just returned from a wtomf ma 
months’ visit with their daughter Mrs. 
Henry Witt in Belchertown. 
Rodney Dow is among those who 
will attend the inauguration in Wash- 
ington next week. Mr. Dow will 
start with company G of Gloucester 
Saturday. 
Chas. Corliss of Gloucester inspect- 
ed the local camp, S. of V., last Tues- 
day evening. The camp is in splendid 
condition and is one of the most wide- 
awake camps in the state. 
Roderick Macdonald of Chelsea 
made a flying visit with friends in 
town this week. He was accompanied 
home by his two.daughters Grace and 
Eleanor, who have been spending the 
past few weeks in town with relatives. 
Chief Converse made a visit to the 
Forest street section Sunday evening 
When the police arrived, however, 
all was quiet, the parties having been 
“tipped off.” It is said the chief tele- 
phoned for a carriage and in some 
manner it “leaked” out what he in- 
tended to do. He told the occupants 
of the house he visited he did not 
have a warrant, but was simply look- 
ing around. 
Gents: We have the right thing for 
solid comfort for your feet in Ground 
Gripper Shoes. Bell,.Beach St. * 
PRESTON-ROGERS 
Miss May Rogers, daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Ellery L. Rogers of Man- 
chester and Clarence Preston, son of 
Mrs. Harlan Preston, now of Bever- 
ly, were married at the bride’s home 
on North street, Manchester, last 
Saturday by Rev. A. G. Warner. 
Only the immediate families were 
present. The double ring service 
was used. After .a short trip the 
couple will return to Beverly 
where they will make their home in 
the future. Mr. Preston has a posi- 
tion at the United Shoe Machinery 
Co. plant in Beverly, 
MANCHESTER 
A number of Manchesterites took 
in the musical given at the Salem Y. 
M. C. A., last Wednesday evening. 
Miss Catherine Meaney is enjoying 
a two weeks’ visit with her aunt and 
uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Rouke. 
Norman Crafts and Miss Ruth 
Alveda Mamie Erickson of Manches- 
ter were married at the Baptist par- 
sonage Thursday evening, Feb. 20, at 
8.30. 
By invitation of Drill-master Rob- 
ertson the Manchester Boy Scouts 
visited the Salem armory last evening — 
and witnessed the inspection of the 
Salem battalion, M. V. M. 
Harry T. Swett of the local camp, 
S. of V., will inspect the Gloucester 
camp at the second meeting in March. — 
All members of the Manchester camp — 
are invited to go to Gloucester with — 
the inspecting officer. 
The friends of Mrs . George For- — 
ster Allen regret to learn of her poor 
health, at the home of her nephew, 
Osborne Leach in Danvers. She has | 
been living there since the death of 
her husband last month. Mrs. Allen — 
would like to see some of her Man- — 
chester friends. 7 
Norman Olson was one of the local 
Bull Moosers who attended the ban- — 
quet at Boston last Saturday. It is 
rumored on good authority that a — 
working crew is soon to be put at — 
work in this town to make things in- 
teresting in the progressive 
ment. Speakers and lectures, we un- — 
derstand, will be the main features of — 
the town organization. , | 
Handbags at EK, A. Lethbridge’s, * 
The Essex Minstrels, given by the 
Essex Comedy Company, will appear 
in the Manchester Town hall next — 
Friday evening, March 7, under the 
auspices of the Uniform Rank, K. of — 
P., of Essex which numbers among 
its members several Manchester men. 
There will be 64 mixed voices, 25 so- 
loists, 8 ends, and a male quartet. 
Half the number will appear in black- — 
face. ‘There will be a five-piece or- 
chestra. This will be a first class 
show in every respect, and it will be 
well worth attending. All seats re- 
served at 50 cents. Miss Rebecca 
Andrews is one of the soloists, and 
Miss Mears will also sing. Tickets 
on sale at Allen’s and Walen’s drug 
stores, 
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