BOUTWELUS READY REFERENCE BOOK AND FOR- 74 .F5B7 FITCHBURG. LEOMINSTER: BOUTWELT, A CO.. PUBLISHERS AND PRINTEKS, 1(3 Water Street. 1888. h 74 ^5 Q^ "(>^ n, 1^ f^ TJ llfll ^ »^wi, ^« W«!«^ I ^Mi FOR FITCHBURG, LEOMINST^TR^ -llllli! — ""'^ BOUTWELL & CO., PUBLISHERS AKD PRINTERS, 16 Water Street. 1888. ^ ^^: iK.'i, ^1^ Copyright 1888 by F. N. Boutioe//. ^71 <^^}l^ ■^n^ llllillllKllllllliliiiHIIIIMIIJI iitiiiiiiiiiiiiiisiiiiiiiiiMiniiKiiiritiiiiiij j»n»ri»rfiirii(»ii»ri»ir»ti»n»ii»ii»ti«(i»iiiii«it»ii«ir«it»ii»ii»ir»ri»ttiii»ii«irii \ hidex. 3 \ INDEX. \ Albee, Lyons & Co., 40 \ Atlantic Tea Co., .... . 24 \ Babbitt. L. M 44 : Browuell & Mason . 54 : Buxton, A. A., .... 28 " Calendar, 4 : Chaffin, J. F 22 " Chamberlain, Huntress & Co., . 4t> ' Cheshire R. K .52 \ Estabrook, H. A., .... . 24 : Express, 2') : Fairbanks, C. L . 44 = Farnsworth Bros., 28 = Fire Alarm Signals. . 56 ■ FitchburgR. R. (East.) IH ■ " " " (West.) . 36 = Goodrich, H. A. & Co., . 34 ' Greene, H. G., .... 50 " Guv, . 16 -- Kurd, G. W., 40 \ Introduction, .... 5 \ Lawrence, A. B. & Co., 12 = Larrabee. H. L. & Co., . . ?8 ; Litchfield & Stebbins, . 5a . 10 = Old Colony R. R. to Boston, 8 ; " " "to Worcester, . . 42 ; " " " to Leominster, 42 = Postal Regulations. . 32 ; Post Office, . . 14 = Public LibraiT, . 26 ; Rice. J. F., * 34 = Scott. J. H . 46 ; staples, E. E 20 ; Street Railway . 52 ; Sunday Trains, .... 52 \ Walker's Shoe Store, 6 ; Wilkins. A. A., .... 48 ; Wing, W. C, .... . 30 ; Weather, 26 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiit Calendar. \ CALENDAR, 1888 JANUARY MAY SEPTEMBER s> I 8 15 22 29 S) - 6 13 20 27 ^ -2 9 1623 30 M 2 9 16 23 30 M - 7 14 21 28 M - 3 10 1724 X 1 3 10 17 24 31 '!■ I 8 15 22 29 1' - 4 11 1825 X W 4 II 18 25 X VV 2 9 16 23 30 \V - 5 12 1926 X 1 r S 12 19 26 X r ^ 10 17 24 31 l' - 6 13 2027 X 1- 6 13 20 27 X V 4 II 18 25 X V - 7 1421 28 X i s 7 14 21 28 X s 5 12 19 26 X s I 8 1522 29 X FEBRUARY JUNE OCTOBER & - 5 12 19 26 a> . 3 10 17 24 ij - 7 14 21 28 M - 6 13 20 27 M - 4 II 18 2=; M I 8 15 22 29 l" - 7 14 21 28 1" - 5 12 19 26 1' 2 9 1623 30 W I 8 15 22 29 W - 6 13 20 27 VV 3 10 1724 31 1' 2 9 16 23 X '!■ 7 14 21 28 1' 4 II 18 25 X Y 3 10 17 24 X !•• I 8 15 22 29 Y 5 12 19 26 X S 4 11 18 25 X S 2 9 16 23 30 S 6 13 20 27 X MARCH JULY NOVEMBER s> - 4 II 18 25 .s I 8 15 22 29 s> - 411 18 25 M - 5 12 19 26 M 2 9 16 23 30 M - 5 12 19 26 '!• - 6 13 20 27 i" 3 10 17 24 31 1' - 6 13 20 27 W - 7 14 21 28 \V 4 II 18 25 X W - 7 14 21 28 '1' I 8 15 22 29 r >; 12 19 26 X 1' I 8 15 22 29 1-" 2 9 16 23 30 V 6 13 20 27 X V 2 9 16 23 30 S 3 10 17 24 31 s 7 14 21 28 X s 3 10 17 24 X APRIL AUGUST DECEMBER s> I 8 15 22 29 5 - 5 12 19 26 5 -2 9 1623 30 M 2 9 16 23 30 J\l - 6 13 20 27 M -3 10172431 l' 3 10 17 24 X '!■ - 7 14 21 28 '!■ -4 II 1825 X \ W 4 II 1825 X W I 8 15 22 29 VV - 5 12 1926 X !• <; 12 19 26 X V 2 9 1623 30 l' -6 13 2027 X V 6 13 20 27 X V 3 10 17 24 31 V - 7 1421 28 X S 7 14 21 28 X S 4 II 18 2"; X s I 8 IS 2229 X iiMtniHiiitiitniiiti li'iiiininiiiini i|iiliiiii|>i«iii>iiniiiini'itjiiii|i l?i traduction. J INTRODUCTION. In presenting this little volume to the people of Fitchburg and vicinity we have aimed to arrange in a form convenient for daily use such infor- mation as every one needs and de- sires. Abundant provision has been made for personal memoranda, and the reference matter may be easily found by consulting the index. It is our purpose to issue another edition in the late fall, containing the R. R. time tables for the winter. Those wishing to insert advertise- ments for the Holidays may address the undersigned before Nov. i. BOUTWELL & CO. i6 Water St., Leominster Mass. IIliI|itP»n»lltipilljn!MtlI«ll!!iHl»ll«!tfMf!HM«lii!IIl!SnSi'B!lIII?Mfllllriil.: WALKER. established thirteen years. Never Yet Undersold. AVALKER'S B0ST0I2 SHOE STORE, 182 MAIN ST., FITCHBURG. BOUTWELL & CO., JOB D D m" ir/ 16 Water St., LEOMINSTER, MASS. MEMORANDA. 71 Put not your trust in money, but put your •money in trust. — Holmes. OLD COLONY R. R. TIME TABLE. TRAINS MOVING EAST. Lkave Fitchburg, So. Fitchburgf, Leominster, Pratfs June, Clinton, Bolton, West Berlin, Berlin, North boro. Hospital Stafn .Marlboro June Soiithboro, Fayville. Franiini^ham, Lakeview, S. Franungh'm Ar. Boston, A. M 6.25 §6.28 6.35 §6.43 6.53 §6.57 §7.02 r.05 7.12 §T.15 7.25 7.29 7.32 7.39 §7.40 7.45 8.35 A. M. I 7.25 .m .48 8.03 8.14' 8.18 I 8.27' 8.32' 9.15 A. M p. M. p. M. 9.00 12.15 4.00 t9.03 E12.18 4.03 9.09 12.24 4.10 9.18 12 32 4.18 9.28 12.42 4. '28 §12.46 4.32 12.50 4.30 +9.39 ..5I2..53 4.39 9.45 1.00 4.46 19.47 §1.03 §1.49 9.56 1.13 4..58 10.00 1.17 5.02 10.02 1.19 5.04 10.09 1.26 §1.27 .5.11 10.14 1.32 .5.16 11.00 2.40 6.00 P.M. il 5.25 §5.28 ^5.34 5.42 5.52 §5.56 6.0J 6.03 6.09 §'j 12 6.21 6.25 6.28 6.36 6.41 7.50 TRAINS MOVING WEST. Leave Boston, S. Framingh'm Lakeview. Framing ham, Fayville, Sontliboro, Marlboro June Hosp)ital Stafn Northljoro, Berlin, West Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Pratt's June.. Leominster. So. Fitehb\irg, Ar. Fitehburg, A. M. 7.15 8.00 §8.02 8.05 8.12 8.18 8.23 *8.29 8.33 §8.39 §8.42 8..53 §9.01 9.10 9.191 A. M. p. M. p. M. p. M. P.M. ![ 11.05 2.15 4.30 .5.25 11.15 12.05 2.57 5.17 6.12 12.15 §12.07 5.19 12.10 3.02 .5.22 6.17 12.20 12.17 3.10 5.30 12.28 12.20 3.14 5M 6.25 12.31 12.26 3.19 5.37 6.29 12.36 §12.*3 *3.24 §5.44 §12 45 12.37 3.30 5.48 6.39 12.48 §12.45 §3.36 5.55 t6 44 §12..55 12.. 50 6.00 S12..59 §12.55 *3.42 6.04 §1.04 1.00 3.47 6.09 6.55 '1.09 1.10 6.19 §1.18 1.18 4.06 6.28 7.10 '1.27 §1.24 6-34 7 15 §l.:« t 1.28 4.15 6.37 7.19 I 1.37 W'orkman's train leaves Fitehburg at 6.15, South Fitehburg, §6.18, West Leominster, §6.22, arriving at Leominster'at 6.25 a. m. Returning leaves Leomin- ster at 6.36, West Leominster, §6.39, South Fitehburg, §6.44, arriving at Fitehburg at 6.47. a. m. I Stops only for Boston passengers. |Flag Station. E Will Stop to take passengers for stations south of Pratfs Junction. || Wednesdays and Saturdays only. ♦Stops only to leave passengers. MEMORANDA. Ye stars, that are the poetry of heaven ! — Byron. ikiiiiiiiikiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiii lo NICHOLS &- FROST. NICHOLS AND FROST, Dry Goods, MlLLINE!(Y, AI2D (oARPETS, Lap^gest Stogk, Latest Novelties, & Lowest Pp^ises IN NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS. Best Goods for the least money. NICHOLS & FROST, 150 to 156 Main St., FITCHBURG. iiiiiiiaiiaiiaiiaiiiiiiiiiMaiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMitiiiiaiiiiiiiiiMaiiBiigiiiii MEMORANDA. ii^ Yon will find poetry nowhere unless you /jring some with you. — Joubert, 12 A.B.LA IVRENCE S^ CO. A. B. Lawrence & Co. Wholesale and Retail -I Iron, Steel, Paints, Oils & Varnish. Kubber Paint which will not fade or peel. ALL KINDS FARMING TOOLS, AND FARM MACHINERY. One Low Price to all. Near Depots, FITCHBURG, MASS. MEMORANDA. 13 Politeness is to goodness what words are to thoughts. — Joubert. 14 POST OFFICE. FITCHBURG POST OFFICE. F. A. CURRIER, Post Master. Open from 7.00 a. m., to 8.00 p. m. Sundays from 10.00 to 10.30 a. m. Mails close for Boston, Maine. Eastern N. H. and Mass., at 7.00 and 8.40 a. m., VZ 80, 3.30, 4.45. 7 30 p. m. Arrive at 8.00 and 840 a. m., 1.30, 4.50, 6.45, 8.00 p. m. Close for North Leominster, Siiirley Village, Ayer, Littleton, Acton, Concord, Waltham, fa. m., 4.30 p.m. Arrive, 8.40 a. m., 8.00 p.m.— Close for Sonthern N.H., Townsend, Ashby, 7 a. m., 4.30 p. m. Arrive 9.40 a.m. 6.45, 8 p. m. — Kee'ne direct close at 4 p. m. Arr. 8.15 a. m. — Leominster direct, close at 8.40 a. m., 3.30 p. m. Arr. 9.40 a. m., 6.30p. m.— Lunenburg, close, 9.40a.m. 6.20 p. m. Arr. 8.30 a. m., 4.30 p. m. — Winchendon di- rect, close, 9.00 a. m., 4.00 p. m. Arr. 1, 5.30 p. m. Close for Lancaster, Harvard, Oakdale, W. Boyl- ston, Groton. Pepperell, 7 a. m.. 3.30, 4..30 p. ra. Arr. 8, 9.40 a. m., 6.30, 8 p. m.— Sterling, Clinton, Berlin, Northboro, Marlboro, close, 3.30 p. m. Arr. 9.40 a. m. Close for Worcester, Western Mass., R. I., Conn., 7.30 a. m., 12.30, 5.4.5, 7.30 p. m. Arr., 8, 12.45, 6.30 p.m. Close for New York, Western States, Canada West, 8.15 a. m., 4. 7.30 p. m. Ar. 8 a. m.. 1.30, 8.30 p. m. Close for N. Y. Citv and the South, 7.30 a. m., 12..30, 5.45, 7.30 p. m. Ar. 8' a. m., 12.45, 1.30, 4.4.5, 6.30. Close for W. Fitchburg, Ashburnham, Westminster. Wachusettville, 8.15, 9.1.5, a. m., 4 p. m.— Rindge, Jaf- frey, Peterboro, close at 9.15 a. m., 12.30. Ar. 1.30, 5.10.— Gardner, Otter River, Templeton, Baldwinville, Royalston, Petersham, Athol, Franklin Co., South- ern Vermont, close at 8.15 a. m., 4 p. m. Ar. 1.30, 8.30. In the mail which closes at 7.30 p. m. may be sent matter for North Adams, Western Mass., Western and Southern States. — Sunday mail from Boston arrives at 4.30, closes 5.15 p. m. WEST FITCHBURG P. O. J. F. SHEA, Post Master. Mails East close at 8.10 a. m., 12..S5, 4 p. m. Arrive at 8.45 a. m., 1.30, 5.00 p. m. Mails West close at 8.10, 9.10 a. m., 4.10 p.m. Arrive at 9 and 10 a. m., 5 p. m. Eastern mails take all mail to go East and South. Western mails take all mail to go West and North. ME MORA NBA . /j I It is not he who searches for praise who finds it. — Rivarol, 1 6 GUV'S. GUY'S Comer Crockery Store, 138 Main St., FITCH BURG, always has bargains in CROCKERY, GLASS, CHIIS^A & FANCY GOODS. New Goods arriving ever)- Day. TEAS, COFFEES, & GROCERIES. ALSO, THE Largest FurnitureStore, FOR CASH OR INSTALMENTS. 5 17-519 & 523 Main St., WORCESTER. MEMORANDA. /; When I take the humor of a thing once, I am Hke your tailor's needle, — I go through. — Ben Jonson. 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CO ^ ►-^ to t^ O > ."^ C3 c 4^ OJ Co Ji u tc o< g :» CO CO •r. &i 75 -it ►S • 0) P 4^ ^.rf^co CO a ,-^ 0^ 1-^ ~ Or = ■-s o to --1C5 00 en r; ^5 3 Tl ?r M osciososoiwm*^ U-P S! coco I-* 1-1 ;;» *« 4i g p !^ (t 75 00 w -1 G5 -:f CO Tl o o -1 -1 -5 -1 -5 C5 Cl C5 g *• CO to I-* OCn ^ =5 i CTl Oi CO W 4^ 4- CO o ' ■^ I/i r> 00 to 00 -1 s 2- ~} *— ^ ^ 1-1 i-i ^ *;j O Ui ►— * to to to O Ci CO txS 3 o 4> to -100 CO UT |--^ >-^ C/3 ^ .^> HI n t^ 00 00 -1 -1 -i ci Ci o [ ^ M >■ Co 1 H- h- ~. CJI 4- CO f ^ ■<-csa>otocooo COCOXXQD^^l^- )_( W to O 1— t-* — U> Oi CO S 2 . I , C COCnO>-'tOi-'^0 ^ HH ^ ^ 2 tD -:: to re> on ""^ %^*^ O iO- O 00 CD CO CO CO (♦i. l-i »0 "-i o o g c;i CO C5 00 00 o I- ^ o " OT 01 to lOl-'t-'tOtOtOtOtO ~*»oc;tc^coto>-*p too-^xoooo;-i o 01 CC . Cn*>.>ta>COCOCOCOCo' C505 O > 1-1 K i»i'-' to o F >■ Cd CO t*^ o t— I *« O - C >— ( r ?d 5i > > a >* va H MEMORANDA. ig Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. — Johnson. -'() /;. E. STAPLES. BOSTON Df^Y GOODS STO^E, HEADQl AKTEUS K( 1 1'. Domestic & Foreign RY Goods, SMALL WARES & NOTIONS. Good Values, Low Prices, Fair Dealing, Prompt and Cour- teous Attention guar- anteed to all patrons. E. E. Staples, 178 Main St., FITCHBURG. BOSTON Dry GOODS STORE. i|iif i'a:>.iiIiltM«iiiii(i MEMORANDA. 21 To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first. — Shakespeare. 22 J. F. CHAFF IN. THE BEST PLACE TO BUY OR RENT PIANOS & OI^GANS J. F. CHAFFIN'S. Instruments of all kinds Tuned and Repaired. NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. Easiest running Alachine manufactured. 157 Main btreet. MEM OR A NBA . 23 \ The virtue lies in the struggle, not the prize.— R. M. Milnes. 24 ^{^^^^J^-^aTo^^^ T ATLANTIC TEA CO., T 227 Main St., FITCHBURG, Mass. Yon will always ti«,l ii„- BEST TEAS. CHOICEST COFFEES nnri the most useful PRESENTS, at the ATLANTIC. \ ^'^P ^^^ H^^ «E *" ' ■ > ■ hirtii I iwi / \^ oreester Co, i PHARMA0IST, COR. MAIN & PRICHARD STS., Fitchburg, Mass. iiiiiiiin3iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii3iiiii9iiBiiaiii:iiiiiiiieiiBMiii3iiiiii!ieiiiiii MEM OR A NDA . pj ' Peace Is the eveninf^ star of the soul, as virtue is its sun. and the two are never far apart.— Colton. _. ii.niiil, , .uii, in. ,.iHin„,i„.ni„i„.i,. Mi, ,.„„„„•„., II, ii„.,,i„ini,. = 20 Library, Express, &- Weather Signals. = = PUBLIC LIBRARY. |i ; WALLACE LIBRARY AXD AliT BUILDING. 1" I Open from fl.O) a. m. to 0.0) p. m. eMch day. \ \ I Reading Room open Sundays from 2 to n p. m. \ • '^^,i,^^\9^'^}^P^'^^ "^^'ed^^esdnvH and SntnrdavH from?' ; 2 to 5, swndiiys. 2 to 4 p. m. " = 1 EXPRESS. I WESTMINSTER & FITCMBrRG EX. and STAGE. ? W. A. Baker, Proprietor. \ vi^l'!','! V^^^'^^'lV'i^t^f at 9.S0 a. m. Returning leaves ■ nil f i^ '^J^''^} '"/^o^^ *it 3 p. m. Orders left at Nieh- ■ ^ "A^^'o^ ,«' ^- Y. & Boston Despatch Ex. Co. and ' I G.B.Knowiton-s .348 Main St.,wi]l be forwarded daily! i : ASHBURNHAM & FITCHBURG STAGE & EX. \ • A. G. Whitney, Proprietor. i 'Arrives in Fitchbnrg at 10 a.m. Leaves at 3p m ^ Order Boxes, 864 Main St.. 9 Water St. " LEOMINSTER & FITCHBURG EXPRESS. = H. M, Cady, Proprietor. : Order Boxes at LC. Wrighfs, Nichols & Frosfs -' i^.B. Lawreiices, G. B. Knovvlton-s. H. J. Lewis\s. ' I WEATHER SIGNALS. ■ niP''*^7-'^^ ^^''^^" displayed alone always indicates = clear or tair weather and stationary temp-erature. ; Blue Flag when displayed alone always indicates ; ram or snow and stationery temperature. "^^"^'^t^^'' ^ I Black triangular Flag always refers to temperature ■ ; when placed a],oye white or lilue it indicates warmer' ■ I below white or blue it indicates colder weather. i ■ w}vi"fl^' Flag \yith Black square in centre is the cold l ' tVll \'f ""'^ indicates sudden and decided fall in = temperature,ordered 21 h'rs. in advance of cold wave = I 28 A. A. Bit X toil, and Fariiszuorth Bros. A. A. BUXTON, Dealer in PAPE!^ HANGINGS, Borders & Decorations, Window Shades, Rollers & Ornaments, Drapery Goods, Poles, &c.. At Lowest Prices for best Goods, and a large variety at 209 Main St., opp. the entrance to the Opera House, FITCIIBURG, MASS. Farnsv^orth Bros., ers & Hatters LATEST STYLES IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND FINE FUIOTISHINGS, 146 Main St., FITCHBURG, MASS- 1 MEM OR A NDA . 2g Things past may be repented, but not re- called. — Livy. 30 WILLIAM C. WING. \ViLLiAM C. Wing, REGISTERED PHARMACIST, 174 Main Street. I2BW STORE, FRESH GOODS Thirteen years' practical experience in the Drug Business gives me confidence to offer to Physicians absolute accuracy, careful preparation and intelligent execution of their orders, whether on prescriptions for their patients or demands for their own needs. The public may rest assured that no detail has been overlooked to ensure the proper fulfillment of their needs or wants. Prescriptions accurately compounded. Only the best material used in the manu- facture and preparation of all medicines delivered from my store. A full line of Pharmaceutical Preparations. A complete stock of Patent Medicines. Everything in Toilet Requisites. Choice assortment of Perfumes. Elegant variety of Smokers' Articles. The best Soda Water drawn in the city. In short, all Drug store goods in as great variety as can be found in the largest Met- ropolitan drug stores — at reasonable prices — accompanied by courteous treatment and attention. Inspection invited. WILLIAM C. WING, Registered Pharmacist. MEMORANDA. 31 Talk of patience wlieii you liavebonie him = who has none without repining. — Lavater, : iiii«iiifiiiiiiilirlriiiifiif{itniMtifin«irinftifiilninfiiliiiM 32 Postal Regulations. Latest U. S. Postal Regulations. There are four c'ai-sesof mail matter, as follo^vs: — First Ci.as<=.— This class inr-ludes Tetters, postal oards. scaled paekaKf^-- all matter wholly or ])artly in writiii.t? (whether niaTiPseript or priMluced hy type- write'' <'oj>viiip jjress) drawings and paintiiisrs jiro- duced t)y hand, mamiseiipt for ptiMieation liot ae- companied hy proof sheets, and all personal eorre- sp.ondenee. whether in v.-ri(ine or in print. The rate is 'i'". for each onnee or fraction thereof, exceptiiifr postal cards and letters Cor l(H*aI delirery ])osted at an office where no letter carriers are employed, which are Ic. per ounce or fraction thereof. Second Class. — This class inclnde.s iiewspapers and nnbotjnd T)eriodical publications regularly fssned not less than fotir times a year. Rate. Ic, per pound when mailed by its pnblisher or a news assent, btit if mailed by others Ic. for 4 ounces or fraction thereof. TiriRD f'r.Ass. — This class incb'des bf>oks. photo- srraphs, blank eliecks. drafts, deeds. policies and sim- ilar l)Iank forms, proof-sheets etc. IJate Ic. for '1 oz. Fourth Ci.a8S. — This class includes all articles not embraced iTi precedinsr classes, not liable by their form or nature to injure other articles in the mail or harm thei)ersons enniloyed in the mail service. IJate Ic. per oz. Limit of wei.L,'Iit 4 ])Oini({s. MONEY ORDERS. For Orders not exccediufr ^h> Exceeding $10 and not exceeding $15 3) " '• 40 " " 50 '■• "■ m " " 7t) " '■'■ 80 " ^ When a larger. sum than ^00 is required, additional Orders to make it up must be obtained, POSTAL NOTES for any amount undergo maybe purchased at a Money-order ollice. payable to fx^ar- er within three months from the last (lay of the month during which it was issued. Price. '& cents. S cents. •fl5 10 m 15 4) 2) 5-) 25 60 80 7) 9f, 80 40 \(Q 45 iifiaiiiiraiiaiiairsiiEiKiiaiiiiiiiiiiiantiiaiiintiiici.'a: MEMURAADA. I r 9 : : 8 n « 1 1 9 ' J^C "An ounce of mother," says the Spanish proverb, "is worth a pound of clero-y." — T. W, Hig-ginson. ?^ y. /'". Rice, cDid H . ^[ . Goodj'ic/i &^ Co. EXTRA FINE LINE OF H id FEUIT, COISTFECTIOIS^AEY, and CTGAES at J. F. Rices, 128 Main St., PITCHBUKG, UNDER AMERICAN HOUSE. S (A //. A. GOODRICH cC' CO., 140 & 151 MAIN ST., FITCHBURG, Carry the finest line of Clothing, Men's Furn ish ing Goods, Hats, Tru n ks and Robes in Northern Massachusetts. There is no better equipped Store in Neic England, and no better place to trade in this or any other city. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Illllllt If •! MEMORANDA, ^5 For the will and not the gift makes the giver. — Lessing. jd F! rCHB UR G RA ILROA D. FITCHBURG RAILROAD. IITCIIBUKG TO NOKTII ADAMS. Fxpress trains knve Fitchburg at '..'\, a. n:., +12.05, 14.20, ■H'.3^*'."S p. ir. Gardner, 1124, a. ni., t:12.;i7, IS.r^, t'^-'^S i . \v.. AthoL 10.")4, a.ff.,n 2\ ■^~.'2. t'^.'iG p. in. Orange, 11.02, a. n'.,t5^.4J p. ni. Miller's Falls, li.:.':j, a. m..tlf\'';5 p. ni . Greenfield, 11. '2, a. n\, f-'-'^"', K-^S, tlO.24 *,?..39 p. m. Slielburne Falls. l->.('8. :;2.; 1. +r.( !), tir.53. p. m. North Adams, 1.00, 4::3.2J, 1-8.02, til. 45, p. m., *.\4) a. m. NORTH ADAMS TO FITCHBURG. Exi)ress trains leave North Adams at *12.40, -15.05, Vi.ib, 1 >.riO, a. m., +12.40, p. m. Shelbnne Falls, *\.m, t'J-4r, t3.07, 11. (2, a. m., *].8."' 5.27 p. m. Greenfield, *2.0r, t6.15, -i-8.:-3, 11.30, a. m., 41.50, p.m. Miller's Falls, tG.31, "^SAS., 11.45a. m. Orange, tG.50, +9.07 a. m., 12.05, p. m Athol, t7.17, t5>.34 a. m., 12.31. ^2.59 p m. Gardner, 17.51, 110.05 a. m., 1.0(5 |3- -8 p. m. Fitchburg, *4.21, 18.21, 110.32 a. m.,1.35, |3.5G p. m. ACCOMMODATION TRAINS. LeaA'e Fitchburg for North Adams and way stations^ 8.40, a. m., 1.2(j, 4.49, p. m. Leave North Adams for Fitcliburg and way stations- 1.10 4.44 p. m. Sundays 2.00 p. ra. X Runs only between July 16 and Sei)t. 1, on w-eek days. + Daily, including Sunday. * Runs from Bos- ton to Troy daily, except Sundays. MEMORANDA. 37 Occupation is the necessary basis of all enjoyment. — Leigh Hunt. j8 H. L. Larrabee &= Co. FITCHBURG BOOT & SHOE CO., SUCCESSORS TO U E A N ]sr , ii6 Main Street, FITCHBURG. The Largest Stock in the City. RETAILED at WHOLESALE Prices. H. L. Larrabee & Co., RETAILERS OF THE FINEST SHOES. 349 Main St., FITCHBURG. OUR LINE INCLUDES THE Standard Styles, And many novelties exclusively oiir own. iiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiriiiiiiHiiiitiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiintiiiniiiiniiiiiiiMiuiii* MEM OR A NDA . jq Little opportunities should be improved.— 1 Fenelon- = 40 Albee, Lyons &^ Co., atid G. W. Hiii'd. FINE m Our Sprin^L,'- and Summer line of Men's and Youths' OVERCOATS, SUITS & TROWSERS Is now ready for inspection, and con- tains many novelties. We have made a specialty of Light Weig"ht Overcoats, and would respectfully invate the attention of buyers thereto, ALBEE, LYONS & CO. THE PLACE TO BUY Paints, Oils, Varnishes, AYall Paiicr, Cui'taiiis, Draperies, Lace, and cheai>er goods, Artist's Materials, &c., IS AT G. W. HURD'S, 237 Main St. 237 MEMORANDA. 41 Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Goldsmith. O. C. TIME TABLE. FITCHBURG&VVORCESTER BRANCH O^D COLONY RAILROAD. T-e:ive '^o. Fitchljurg vV. Leominster Leominster Gates Crossing: PrattsJunetion Sterling ^Vashacnrn Sterling June. Ar. Woreester Leave Worcester '^terliiig June. Washacum Sterling PrattsJunetion Gates Crossing Leominster W. Leominster So. Fitchburg Ar. Fitehburg FOR WORCESTER. A. M.j A. M p. M. ■ P HT p >r. *()2r)! 810 1 00 *4 00 615 X ;.28 8 13 1 o;{ t4 03 6 18 t8 17 X\ 07 6 22 (1 f-5 8 22 1 10 4 10 6 27 J8 26 :il 14 ^6 30 f.W 8 30 119 4 18 6 35 8 3G 1 25 6 42 $8 39 $128 1:6 46! 8 41 1 30 6 50 ! 7 51 9 25 2 15 5 34 7 27' A. M. t7 10 +7 13 T19 7 27 7' *9 30 FROM WORCESTER. A. 31, A M. A. TW. P H. p. 3t 6 40 *no 11 30 *2C5 4 50 7 13 12 05 5 23 J7 15 $12 07 $5 25 7 18 12 10 5 29 7 23 $9 01 12 15 5 35 $7 26 $12 19 $5 38 7 32 9 10 12 23 4 06 5 43 7 34 $12 26 $5 45 7 39 12 30 5 50, 7 43 9 19 12 34 4 15 5 55. p. M. $5 0) 7 51 00 X^ 06 *;-;io $ Flag stations. * Via Clinton. $ Sundays. OLD COLONY R. R. TRAINS BETWEEN LEOMINSTER AND FITCHBURG. Trains leave FKeiiburg for Leominster at 6 15. 6 25. 7 25, 8 10, 9 00 A. M., 12 15, 1 ()(», 4 00, 5 25 ( Wednesdavs and Saturdays) 6 15 and 9 00 p. m. Trains leave Leominster for Fitehburg at 6 36, 7 32, 9 10 A. M., 12 23, 1 18, 4 Oo, 5 43, 6 2S, 7 10, 9 15 P. M. and 1 27 A. M. Wednesdays and Saturdays only. The train leaving Fitehburg at 9 00 p. m. will leave at 9 30 on Saturdavs, returning will leave Leominster at 9 45 p. M. MKM (UGANDA. 43 Knowled^^e and timber should not be much used until thev are seasoned. — Holmes. 4t L. M. Babbitt, a?irt C. L. Fairbanks. Mrs. L. M. Babbitt, AND PERFUMERY. Ladies' ai d (hildteirs Hair Cut, Shampooed and Dressed. Also, dealer in Kieh and Fancy Toilet Goods. Wij's to let at Fieasonable Kates. At 01(1 Stand, 199 JNIain Street, FITCHEURG, MASS. C. L Fairbanks, ■i^r BUNDLE WOOD & CHARCOAL. Office: 11 DAY STREET, FITCHBURG, MASS. MEMORANDA. ^j\ What is joy ? A sunbeam between two clouds. — Madame Deluzy. 46 J. H. Scott, Chamberlain, H7intre:^s &^Co HARNESSES HOI^SB SLOTH IDG, AT J. H. SCOTT'S, 201 Main St., Opposite Opera House. FITCHBURG, MASS. CHAMBERLAIN, HUNTRESS & CO., Have a largo assortment of LISLE & JERSEY U NDERWEAR, SILK AND LISLE GLOVES. HOSIERY IN ALL GRADES. Ajrents for Kobiiison"s cleanfast Hosiery. Kid CJloves a specialty. All Kids above 50 cents in price are warranted. CHAINO^ERLAIN, HUNTRESS & CO.. 147 Main St., FITCHBURG. tcii«iisii.^.«.iai.ricita MEMORANDA. ' . 47. When you give, give with joy and smiling. = Joubert. ; THAT THE FITCHBURG STEAM LAUNDRY, No. 21 Pricharcl Street. I« thepluee to get your Laundering done in th( YEf^Y Best Manner, Shirts, Collars and C'ufFs a specialty. Lace Curtains and Pillow Shams done the best style. m • favor us with their patronage. ^ Yours respectfully, A. A. WILKI]SrS. Thompson Bros, and AVaite Bros, art our agents in Leominster. MEMORANDA. 4g The great art to learn much is to under- take a little at a time. — Locke. JO H. G. Greene, &^ Litchfield &^ Stebbins. Established 1865. H. G. GREENE, UNDER AMERICAN HOUSE, FITCHBURG, - MASS. One minutes', walk from Union Depot. VISIT LITCHFIELD & STEBBINS DEALERS IX .rn Li ) Hats, Caps. Gloves, Hosiery, Neckwear, and all kinds of Shirts, Underwear, Overalls and Jumpers. Trunks, Bags and Rubber Clothing. One Price and that the lowest possible. LITCHFIELD & STEBBINS, Under American House, FITCHBURG. iiniiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiininiiiinaiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii MEMORANDA. Money is a good servant, but a dangerous master. — Bouhours. S2 TIME TABLES. STREET RAILWAY. Lunenburg street to West Fit<'hburg. 5.54 a.m. Goodrich street to West Fitchliurg. C.^O. 7.-40, 9.(0. l().-2(), n.0(), ]1.4(ta.m., ie.2'. 1.(0, 1.40, 2.t:0. 3.(Mt. 3.40, 4.2), 5.00, 5.40, (i.-20, 7.00, 7.4 >, H.20. 9.00, 9.40 j). m. Leave Opera House for West Fitchburg. f,.80, 7.50. 9.10, 10.80, 11.10, ll..';Oa. m., 12.:]0, 1.10, 1..50, 2.30, 3.10, 3.50, 4.20, 5.10, 5.51, (i.30, 7.10. 7.50, 8.30, 9.10 p. m. West Fitchburg to Goodrich St., 0.23. 7.