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MASSACHUSETTS COTTON MILLS-Bridge Street, near Junction of Merrimac and Concord Rivers. Incorporated, 1839. Commenced operations 1840. Original capital, $1,200,000. Increased in 1846, to $1,800,000. Number of mills 7, and 1 picker house. Four mills, each 157 by 47} feet, 5 stories, built 1839-40; One, 112 by 52 feet, 6 stories ; one, 120 by 64 feet, 3 stories, and one wing for Picker House, 76 by 40 feet, 5 stories, built 1844; One, 118 by 63} feet, 5 stories, and Picker House, 78 by 68 feet, 4 stories, built 1853. Spin- dles, 58,464. Looms, 1,970. Number of overseers, 29. Males em- ployed, 400; females, 1,300. Average number at present in differ- ent departments : Carding, 117 males, 207 females ; Spinning, 36 males, 324 females ; Dressing. 20 males, 145 females ; Weaving, 46 males, 512 females; Picker House, 32 males; Repair shop, 38 males ; Yard, including watchmen, and cloth room, 26 males. Kind of goods made; Sheetings, No 12. Shirtings and Drillings No. 14. Yards made per week, 500,000; Per annum, 26,000,000. Cotton used per annum, 9,100,000 lbs. Motive power, Water-12 Breast wheels, 17 feet diameter; 2 Turbines 7 feet; 2, 9 feet; 2, 10 feet each. Average pay, clear of board, for males, 80 cents per day, and females $200 per week. Number of boarding houses, 44. Tene- ments besides boarding houses, 51. Agents from commencement, Homer Bartlett, Joseph White and Frank F. Battles. Paymaster, Judah Crosby. Pay day, week after third Saturday in each month. Treasurer of Company, Homer Bartlett, Suffolk Bank Building Boston.
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PATENT
DOUBLE VISION
AND
IMPROVED SPECTACLES;
A NEW ARTICLE, VERY CLEAR AND EASY FOR THE EYES. ALSO,
GLASSES
On hand for those who do not wish to purchase new bows.
In fitting Glasses, the true principles of optics carefully ob- served, and a clear, comfortable and easy vision produced,-a consideration of the utmost importance to the wearer.
American, English, Scotch Pebble and French LENSES,
Mounted in Gold, Silver, Steel and Plated Bows, Constantly on hand and for sale at prices from twenty-five cents and upwards; according to the quality. Persons not enjoying good sight are invited to call and examine the above.
Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry
Repaired in the best manner by experienced workmen. J. JOHNSON, NO. 134 MERRIMACK STREET, Three Doors below Old City Hall Building, LOWELL, MASS.
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PRESCOTT COTTON MILLS-Merrimac Street, near Concord River. The Prescott Cotton Mills are owned by the Massachusetts, and the statistics are given together. The agents of the Prescott have been Homer Bartlett, Frank F. Battles and William Brown, who is the present one. Paymaster, Amos Rugg. Pay day, same as Massa- chusetts Cotton Mills.
LOWELL MACHINE SHOP - Dutton Street. Incorporated 1845. Commenced operations, 1845. Original capital, $300,000. Increase $200,000 in 1816, and $100,000 in 1848, making the present capital $600,000. There are four shops, one 338 by 44 feet, one 137 by 32 feet, one 155 by 160 feet, and one 160 by 60 feet. There are two smitheries, one 157 by 56 feet, and one 80 by 30 feet. Also, one foundry 160 by 120 feet. There are 10 overseers and clerks. The number of hands employed varies from 400 to 1,000. In Machine Shop, 350; Locomotive Shop, 50; boiler makers, 10; blacksmiths, 50 ; foundry, 120. Yard hands, including watchmen. 15. Kind of work : Cotton machinery, locomotives, machinists' tools, Turbine wheels, mill work, boilers, castings, &c. From 2,000 to 3,000 tons of wrought and cast iron is used per annum. Motive power, Water-2 Turbine wheels, 6 feet 10 inches diameter, and 1 Breast wheel 13 feet. The number of tenements is 76. Agent from commencement, William A. Burke. Paymaster, William W. Sherman. Pay day, week after last Saturday in each month. Treasurer of Company, J. Thomas Stevenson, 5 Tremont street. Boston.
BELVIDERE MANUFACTURING COMPANY-Howe Street. Incorpor- ated, 1834. Organized 1853, and commenced operations, Sept. 1854. The original capital was $50,000, which was increased to $75.000 in Sept. 1855. The company own 1 mill, which was built in 1853-4. Woolen machinery 6 sets. Number employed, 58 males, 23 females. Kind of goods made; Plain and Printed Flannels and Table Covers, of which 700,000 yards are manufactured per annum. Motive power, Water and Steam. Average pay for males $23, and females $15 per month. Agent from commencement, Charles Stott. Paymaster, Charles A. Stott. Pay day, tenth of each month. Treasurer, Ezra Farnsworth, corner Federal and Franklin streets, Boston.
PROPRIETORS LOCKS AND CANALS. The water power of the dif- ferent mills is furnished by this company, to which reference has been made, page 197. The agents since 1821, have been : Kirk Boott, 1821-1837. Joseph Tilden, 1837-1838. Patrick T. Jackson and William Boott, 1838-1845. Since 1845, James B. Francis. Pay- master, James H. B. Ayer. Pay day, week after last Saturday in each month. Treasurer, John T. Morse, 17 State street, Boston.
LOWELL GAS LIGHT COMPANY-96 Middle. Commenced opera- tions, January 1, 1850. Capital, $200,000. Capacity of works, 150,- 000 cubic feet per day. Officers; John Wright, President ; D. Brad- ford Bartlett, Clerk ; John F. Rogers, Treasurer ; Mertoun C. Bryant, Agent ; D. Bradford Bartlett, Paymaster; John Wright, John Avery, James B. Francis, Sewall G. Mack, Joseph White, Isaac Hinckley, Levi Sprague, Directors.
OTHER ENTERPRISES. Besides the above, are the Wamesit Mills, where various mechanical pursuits are carried on, Mechanics' Mills, the extensive chemical laboratory of Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Richmond's batting factories, sash and blind factories, carriage factories, tan- neries, manufactories of stoves and tin ware, etc., etc., in which a
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Manufactured and sold, Wholesale and Retail, with all the necessary instruments for application.
Machines to let by the week, by application at the house of the manufacturer,
88 CHURCH STREET, LOWELL. MAGNETO-ELECTRICITY AS A REMEDY IN ALL DISEASES DEPENDENT UPON A FAULTY ACTION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Certificates of the highest order, in commendation of these machines over all others, are in possession of the manufacturer.
[Extract from the Judges' Report of the last Fair of the Middlesex Me- chanic Association, held in Lowell, September, 1857.]
" These Machines are similar in structure and design to the 'Burnap Machine,' already favorably noticed, but so improved by a modification of the gearing and otherwise, that their effectiveness, durability, ease of of working, and cheapness are much increased. For these IMPROVE- MENTS we advise the award of a DIPLOMA.
BOSTON, May 21st.
Mr. Davis,-Dear Sir :-- It is now five months since I received your Improved Magneto Electric Machines, with the additional improvement of the dirt et cur- rent. With this I consider it a perfect instrument. 1 have used it with the happiest results, and in every point I consider greatly superior to any thing of the kind I have ever seen or used.
Yours very truly,
BENJ. S. CODMAN, M. D., 13 Tremont Street, Boston.
LOWELL, September 13th, 1858.
Mr. Asahel Davis-Dear Sir :
In answer to your enquiry made a few days since I will say that your Improved Magneto Electrie Machines have given perfect satisfac- tion, in fact, so much so, that a number to whom I had sold machines heretofore, have returned them to have the improvements attached. I I find the dircet current thus giving it the advantage of a battery ; and the absence of gearing, which relieves it of the disagreeable noise, and makes it less liable to get out of order, renders it superior, in my judg- ment, to any machine I ever sold.
Respectfully yours,
C. S. EASTMAN.
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great amount of capital is invested, and which give employment to large numbers. To give full statistics of these would increase the size of the Directory to an unreasonable extent. They are therefore omitted.
BANKS.
LOWELL BANK-Savings Bank Building. The Lowell Bank, the oldest banking institution in the city, was incorporated in 1828, and the first meeting of the stockholders was held May 19th of the same year. The original capital was $100,000, which was afterwards in- creased to $250,000, and reduced in 1844 to $200,000. Par value, $100 per share. Discount days ; Monday and Thursday; Banking hours ; 9 o'clock A. M. to 12 M .; 2 to 4 P. M. Dividends declared the first Monday of April and October. Nathaniel Wright was Presi- dent from its organization to Oct. 1, 1858. The present officers are : James G. Carney, President; J. L. Ordway, Cashier ; C. M. Wil- liams, Clerk; James G. Carney, John O. Green, Cyril French, Ste- phen Cushing, Daniel Cushing, Samuel L. Dana, Joshua Bennett and Hapgood Wright, Directors.
RAILROAD BANK-Savings Bank Building. Incorporated March 19, and commenced business October 3, 1831. Original capital, $200,000; present capital, $600,000. Par value of shares, $75. Discount days ; Tuesday and Friday. Banking hours; 9 o'clock A. M. to 2 P. M. ; on Saturdays, 9 to 12 M. Dividends payable first Monday in April and October. Presidents since organization : Lu- ther Lawrence, 1831-1839; Pelham W. Warren, 1839-1845; Ben- jamin F. French, 1845-1853 ; Samuel W. Stickney, 1853 -. Present officers : Samuel W. Stickney, President John F. Rogers, Cashier ; Lyman C. Munroe, Clerk; Homer Bartlett, Linus Child, Sewall G. Mack, John Wright, Wm. A. Burke, Charles Hovey, George Motley, Charles L. Tilden, Samuel W. Stickney, Directors.
APPLETON BANK-Appleton Block, 102 Central Street. Incorpo- rated 1847, and went into operation the same year. Original capital, $100,000; present capital, $200,000. Par value of shares, $100. Discount days, Monday and Thursday. Banking hours, 9 o'clock A. M. to 12 M. ; 2 to 4 o'clock P. M .; closed Saturday P. M. Divi- dends payable Ist Monday in April and October. Officers : John A. Knowles, President; John F. Kimball, Cashier; Daniel W. Cush- ing, Clerk. John A. Knowles, Abner W. Buttrick, Josiah B. French, George Bragdon, Isaac Farrington, William A. Richardson, John Nesmith, Ransom Reed, William Nichols, Directors.
PRESCOTT BANK-49 Central Street. Incorporated April, 1850 ; went into operation July, 1850. Original capital, $100,000; present capital, $200,000. Par value of shares, $100. Discount days, Mon- day and Thursday. Banking hours, 9 o'clock A. M. to 12 M .; 2 to 4 P. M. ; closed Saturday P. M. Dividends payable Ist Monday in April and October. Present officers : Joel Adams, President; Arte- mas S. Tyler, Cashier ; A. C. Blanchard, Teller ; Chas. A. Ken- dall, Clerk. Joel Adams, Benjamin Adams, J. A. Brabrook, Sam'l Burbank, John L. Cheney, Charles B. Coburn, D. S. Richardson, Charles Stott, E. F. Sherman, Silas Tyler, Jr., E. M. Read, Direc- tors.
WAMESIT BANK-Middlesex Street, corner Thorndike. Incorpo- rated April 28, and commenced operations Nov. 1, 1853. Original capital, $100,000 ; present capital, $150,000. Par value of shares,
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DAILY ITIZEN & NEWS PRINTING OFFICE, 44 Central Street, Lowell, Mass.
This is not surpassed by any office in New England for its means of executing all kinds of
Job and Fancy Printing.
For plain or colored posters it has the
LARGEST SIZED HAND-PRESS IN AMERICA !
It is furnished with all kinds of type, cuts, borders, &c., and its supply is continually increased from the newest fonts that ap- pear ; its proprietors are both practical printers and do their own work, so that their jobs are always in the best style. All kinds of printing done at short notice and fair prices, in
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Flock, Red, Green, Blue, Black, or any desired Color ; for instance,
Sermons, Addresses, Catalogues, Town Reports, Shop-Bills, Blanks, Tickets, Programmes, Posters and Handbills, Labels. Visiting and Wedding Cards, &c., &c.
THE DAILY CITIZEN AND NEWS
Is published at $4 a year, and has the largest subscription list of any daily paper in Middlesex County. It is American Republi- can in politics.
THE WEEKLY AMERICAN CITIZEN
Is issued at $2 a year, and is of the largest size, having MORE READING MATTER THAN ANY OTHER PAPER IN NEW ENGLAND. Postage free in Middlesex County for the Weekly. JOHN A. GOODWIN, Political and General Editor. BROWN & MOREY, Proprietors.
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$100. Discount days, Tuesday and Friday. Banking hours, 9 o'clock A. M. to 12 M., and 2 to 4 P. M., except Saturdays, Divi- dends payable 1st Monday in April and October. Officers : Horace Howard, President; John H. Buttrick, Cashier ; James S. Welch, Clerk. Horace Howard, Sidney Spalding, Alpheus R. Brown, Samuel Horn, Abiel Rolfe, Ignatus Tyler, Abram French, Josiah Gates, Aldis L. Waite, Directors.
MERCHANTS' BANK-Nesmith's Building, 43 Merrimack Street. Incorporated March 28, and commenced operations August 1, 1854. Capital, $100,000. Par value of shares $100. Discount days, Mon- day and Thursday. Banking hours, 9 o'clock A. M. to 12 M., and 2 to 4 P. M .; not open Saturday P. M. Dividends payable Ist Mon- day in April and October. Officers : Harlin Pillsbury, President; John N. Peirce, Jr., Cashier ; Henry P. Webber, Clerk. Harlin Pillsbury, Thomas Nesmith, Asa Hildreth, Isaac S. Morse, Hocum Hosford, Royal Southwick, Jonathan Tyler, Albert Wheeler, Jo- seph Bedlow, Daniel Swan, William W. Wyman, Directors.
SAVINGS BANKS.
LOWELL INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS-Savings Bank Building .- Incorporated 1829. Office open, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur- days, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock P. M. Present officers, Theo- dore Edson, President; John O. Green, Elisha Huntington, John Avery, Vice Presidents ; James G. Carney, Treasurer ; Charles M. Williams, Clerk ; Thomas Ordway, Amos Blanchard, Samuel L. Dana, William S. Southworth, George Motley, Charles L. Tilden, Joseph White, Isaac Hinckley, Daniel Cushing, Trustees.
CITY INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS-Appleton Block, Central Street. Organized in 1848. Receives deposits in sums from one dollar to one thousand dollars, and pays interest semi-annually at the rate of five per cent. per annum, with an extra dividend of the surplus profits every five years. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and Thursday and Sat- urday evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. Nathan Allen, President ; Horace Howard, Wm. North, Josiah G. Abbott, Vice Presidents ; Jonathan Tyler, Aaron Mansur, John Nesmith, Stephen Mansur, John Mixer, Josiah B. French, Jacob Robbins, Abner W. Buttrick, Chas. H. Wilder, Artemas L. Brooks, George Bragdon, Abram French, Trustees. John A. Buttrick, Treasurer. Josiah B. French, Horace Howard, Nathan Allen, Wm. North and John A. Buttrick, Board of Investment.
LOWELL FIVE CENT SAVINGS BANK-49 Central Street, corner of Market. Incorporated in 1854. Receives deposits in sums from five cents to one thousand dollars, and pays interest semi annually, at the rate of five per cent. per annum, with an extra dividend of profits every three years. Open every Tuesday and Saturday eve- nings, from 7 to 9, and every afternoon from 2 to 4, except Saturday. Officers : Horatio Wood, President; Linus Child, Nathan Crosby, Samuel W. Stickney, E. B. Foster, Lowell, Jonathan Hartwell, Littleton, Vice Presidents ; Artemas S. Tyler, Lowell, Treasurer ; John W. P. Abbott, Westford, Joel Adams. Benjamin Adams, Chelmsford, F. P. Appleton, Frank F. Battles, Joseph A. Brabrook, Samuel Burbank, Joshua Converse. Samuel Fay, John F. Kimball, Sewall G. Mack, Isaac S. Morse, William A. Richardson, Ignatius Tyler, Hapgood Wright, Lowell, Trustees.
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36 INDIA STREET, BOSTON.
BAY STATE Varnish Works.
The undersigned invite the attention of dealers and con- sumers to their superior facilities for the manufacture of Var- nish of every variety, suitable for any and all purposes for which it is used.
Our factory (situated in Brighton, Mass.,) is under the super- intendence of Mr. J. Babcock, formerly of Newark, N. J., whose skill in this department is second to none. We have made large outlay of time and expense to perfect our arrange- ments, and are determined to make our Varnishes of a reli- able and uniform quality. Our list comprises a large variety of R. R. Car, Coach, Furniture, Piano Forte, Iron, and other Varnishes, and we would request a trial by all who are interested in the article, particularly those who have hitherto or- dered from Newark and New York (being determined to save to them the expense of extra freight), believing that our efforts, seconded by Mr. Babcock's experience, will enable us to suit the most particular.
We also manufacture and have for sale all colors and materials required for Painting in its various departments. Especially do we call attention to Stimson's Parlor White, pronounced by Prof. A. A. Hayes, State Chemist, as perfect white paint as he ever tested. It combines purity of white and durability, and, when applied with our white Varnish, forms a most beauti- ful enamel for inside work.
Orders by mail or express will meet with prompt and per- sonal attention.
STIMSON, VALENTINE & CO.
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.
HOWARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY-Oid Post Office Building, corner Central and Middle Streets. Chartered 1848. Nathan Allen, President ; and J. W. Daniels. Secretary and Treasurer ; Nathan Allen, Samuel Burbank, Joshua W. Daniels, Ephraim Brown, Josiah G Abbott, Stephen Cushing, Moses G. Howe, Abner W. Buttrick, Caleb M. Marvel, Henry C. Howe, Arthur P. Bonney, Walter Wright, Lowell; Elijah M. Read. Tewksbury ; Alonzo A. Miner and Benj. E. Bates, Boston, Directors.
LOWELL MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY-Mansur's Build- ing. 49 Central Street. the business of this company is confined to th's city. Officers : James F. B. Ayer, President ; Jacob Robbins, Secretary ; Jonathan Tyler, John Nesmith, Ransom Reed, Stephen Mansur, Alpheus R. Brown, Isaac S. Morse, William Fiske, William H. Wiggin, Abram French. James K. Fellows, Alden B. Buttrick, Josiah S. Howe, Jonathan Page, William P. Brazer, Directors.
TRADERS' AND MECHANICS' INSURANCE COMPANY-27 Central Street. Commenced business, June 1848. Insures against fire . Stock and Mutual. Officers : Joshua Converse, President ; Edward F. Sherman, Secretary ; Joshua Converse, Lorenzo G. Howe, Ed- ward Tuck, Thomas Nesmith, Levi Sprague, Charles B. C'oburn, Samuel W. Stickney, Isaac Place, Daniel S. Richardson, Hocum Hosford, Directors.
LOAN FUND ASSOCIATIONS.
LOWELL MUTUAL LOAN AND FUND ASSOCIATION-13 Appleton Block, Central Street. Officers : John W. Graves, President ; J. F. Manahan, Secretary.
MERRIMAC MUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION- 13 Appleton Block, Central Street. Officers: Caleb Crosby, President ; J. F. Manahan, Secretary.
MISCELLANEOUS ASSOCIATIONS.
CITY SCHOOL LIBRARY-Third story, City Government Building. This Library contains over ten thousand volumes, the whole having been re-catalogued during the past year. The Library is open for delivery of books, every week day afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock, P. M, and every evening except Wedneday from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any citizen can have the privileges of the Library, by procuring a certificate of either of the Directors or the Librarian, and paying to the latter fifty cents a year. Officers : Eliphalet Hills, Librarian ; Elisha Huntington, B. C. Sargeant. James B. Francis, Jonathan L. Jenkins, Nathan Allen, Albert B. Plimpton, Joel Powers, Nathan Crosby, Directors.
MIDDLESEX MECHANICS' ASSOCIATION .- Dutton Street, near Mer- rimack House. Incorporated January 18, 1825. The Association own the building, in which is a Library, Reading Room, Exhibition Hall. and other rooms for the use of the officers and inembers. The Library contains over 6000 volumes, a large number of which are standard works. In the Reading Room may be found the most valuable papers and periodicals of the day. There is also an exten- sive philosophical apparatus, cabinet of natural history, &c. In the Exhibition Hall, may be seen a number of portraits of some of our
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If you want the Best White Paint in use BUY
STIMSON'S PARLOR WHITE,
The superiority of this Paint over any other in use, is in its
Unrivalled Whiteness, Beauty of Finish, and Durability.
Painters are especially invited to test its advantages over that of White Lead or Zinc Paint
These advantages are
1st. In its clearness aud purity of white.
2d. In addition to its being a brilliant white, it possesses strength of body equal, or superior, to any other white paint.
3d. " In its freedom from the poisonous qualities of White Lead."
4th. It is less liable to change of color by exposure to foul air or gases ; in this particular, the objection to White Lead will be satisfactorily met.
5th. It mixes as readily, and may be applied with as little labor as other paints.
6th. It possesses a quality which makes it less liable to crack than Zinc Paint.
DIRECTIONS FOR ALIVING.
GLOSS FINISH .- For first coat, (over a prepared ground) thin down with Spirits of Turpentine or Camphene. For second coat, use in thin - ning, three parts Spirits of Turpentine to one part White Varnish.
For GLOSS FINISH, use the White Varnish with enough of the Paint in it to " simply give it color." Where drying is required, use Liquid Zinc Drier, or White Vitriol.
FLATTENED WORK .- For Flattening or Dead Work, mix with good Spirits of Turpentine or Camphene, as with other Paints. The number of coats will depend on the quality of work required.
Specimens on Wood may be seen at our Store.
It is put up in cans of 10 lbs. and 20 lbs. To each 10 lbs of the Paint for GLOSS FINISH, one gallon of White Varnish will be required.
N. B .- To do away with the impression that this Paint is for GLOSS ONLY, We SPECIALLY COMMEND it for any inside work where Lead or Zinc Paints have ordinarily been required, it being superior in all the requi- sites of any White Paint. Although its first cost is more than White Lead or Zinc, it will prove economical in the end.
Manufactured and Sold by
Stimson, Valentine & Co., 36 India Street, Boston.
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most celebrated men. During two or three years past the Associa- tion have had a series of lectures, at Huntington Hall, from some of our most distinguished lecturers. The admission fee to the Asso- ciation is six dollars, and any person, not a member, may be en- titled to the privileges of the Library and ReadingRoom for two dollars each, or three dollars for both. Officers at the present time : William A. Richardson, President; William Fiske, Vice President ; William F. Salmon, Secretary ; John W. Smith, Treasurer ; Nathan F. Crafts, Librarian ; Moses Whittier, Isaac Deming, Josiah Gates, Josiah G. Peabody, Charles L. Hildreth, David M. Collins, John F. Kimball, Trustees. Nathan Allen, M. A. Johnson, William S. Gard- ner, William D. Blanchard, William Hardman, Library Committee.
LOWELL CEMETERY-Southern Section of the City. Incorporated 1841. Consecrated June 20th, 1841. The Cemetery contains about 45 acres, and is beautifully laid out with serpentine avenues, shaded by trees. In the centre of the Cemetery, surrounded by a group of pines, stands a beautiful Gothic Chapel. The price of lots is $35. Officers : Oliver M. Whipple, President; John F. Rogers, Clerk and Treasurer ; William M. Smith, Superintendent. John Nesmith, Jonathan Tyler, Stephen Cushing, Charles Hovey, Joshua Merrill, Cyril French, Samuel W. Stickney, Samuel Burbank, William A. Burke, Paul Perkins, John L. Cheney, Andrew Moody, Trustees.
LOWELL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION-Merrimack Street, corner Paw- tucket. This Association was organized in 1840, by the different manufacturing companies of Lowell. They purchased the large and elegant mansion of Kirk Boott, for a hospital, and devoted it to the use of sick persons in their employ. The charges for beds, medical attendance and nursing is $4.00 per week for males, and $3,00 for females. The patients are expected to pay if able ; if not, the Cor- poration for which they work is responsible. Relatives and friends of patients are allowed to visit them any day, except Sundays, from 10 o'clock A. M. to 12 M., and from 2 to 4 o'clock P. M., and at other times if necessary, with a special permit from one of the Trus- tees, or from the Physican or Surgeon of the Hospital. Patients not connected with the Corporations may be admitted by agreement with the Superintendent. Officers : John Avery, Chairman; Samuel Fay, Secretary ; Linus Child, Treasurer ; Gilman Kimball, M. D., Physician, Surgeon and Superintendent; William Spencer, George Motley, John Wright, Isaac Hinckley, Frank F. Battles, Charles L. Tilden, William S. Southworth, William A. Burke, James B. Francis, Henry Burrows, Trustees.
LOWELL DISPENSARY. Incorporated and established in 1836. The object of this Association is to furnish medicine and medical advice to those who are unable otherwise to obtain it. James G. Carney, Chairman of Board of Managers; John L. Ordway, Secre- tary and Treasurer ; David Wells, Physician for Northern Dis- trict ; Hanover Dickey, Physician for Southern District; John O. Green, John C. Dalton, Consulting Physicians.
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