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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1899

Page

11

Public lecture on expansion policy at State Normal

Hugh J Malloy defended anti imperialism while James Lyford argued for expansion. The event featured a musical program with students performing piano, readings, and songs. Malloy challenged international law and argued the United States lacks clear title to the Philippines, urging justice over conquest.

State Normal School James ©. Lyford Hugh J. M. Boy Peasing Long McMahon Parker Eagan McKinley Spain Molloy Philip Philip Sober United States Great Britain Philippi Philippines Mr. Molloy William Pitt Dmund Burke Fox Louisiana Napoleon Texas Northwest Territory Alaskan Russia Mexico Scott Philippine Islands Canada

Fuist Resigns as President of Ladies Auxiliary at Y M C A

M C A notes report Mrs Fuist resigns from the Ladies Auxiliary presidency. A Wednesday meeting at Y M C A rooms gathered about 20 boys aged 14 to 20 to form a junior department. Ms M Robinson, secretary of State work for boys, attended and offered suggestions.

Addison Avery Frank Sweetser Fuist Ladies’ Auxiliary

Returned from Cuba Meades find Cuba not inviting

Mr and Mrs William V Meade have just come back from Cuba where Mrs Meade was born. He criticizes first class trains and high Havana hotel rates. He notes officials’ salaries and warns Americans against investing, citing Cuban preference for Cuban trade and political agitation for Estes Rathbourne. He recalls electric railway plans, destroyed blockhouses, prison visits in Matanzas, and a sign controversy over white clientele.

William V. Meade Cuba United States Estes Rathbourne New York Ohio Dolan Lawrence United States Mail Service William H. P. Sheridan Roxbury Boston Havanese Charles Smaller Lowell Santa Clara Havanna Matanzas Havana Anc

Land Improvement on Hildreth Street by Wheeler

Henry T. Wheeler bought land on Hildreth Street from the Hildreth and Barker estates. He drained swampy areas using dynamite to clear stone, uncovered a high quality gravel bank, and supplied material for city macadam on the Hildreth road. He built a slaughter house and barn with a 150 ton ice house fed by a local brook. A dwelling is expected to be erected next year.

Henry T. Wheeler Hildreth Street Hildreth Barker Mr. Wheeler Wheeler

Embroidery Class Announced by Peoples Club

The Peoples Club invites women to join a Saturday afternoon embroidery class at the Women’s Branch beginning December 2 at 2 30 if enough interest is shown. Classes limited to ten, with Mrs Frank Falls of Lawrence teaching. Apply at club rooms 22 Swan’s Block on evenings or Saturday afternoons.

Swan's Block Frank Falls Lawrence Lowell

European Bicycle Trip Promises Great Public Interest

The proposed European bicycle journey in 1900 under the Courier-Citizen company and led by Mr. 32.7 Shadduck is expected to be a strong success. Pamphlets with trip details are available at this office or from Mr. Shadduck, 251 Middlesex Street.

Courier-Citizen Company Shadduck Middlesex Street

It is never too late to mend health with Hood's Sarsaparilla

A health warning urges readers not to neglect a cough or ailment. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to tone blood and improve health, urging prompt action for restoration and vitality.

Hood

McMahon Miller Tie The Knot In Ottawa Ceremony

Charlies J. McMahon and Mae Miller, a well known young couple, wed Wednesday afternoon at Immaculate Conception church parish residence. Rev William D Joyce officiated with Thomas Flynn as best man and Mary A McMahon as bridemaid. A reception at 75 Quebec street from 8 to 10 followed.

Charlies J. McMahon Mae Miller William D. Joyce Immaculate Conception Church Thomas Flynn Mary A. McMahon Quebec Street

Sumner Titcomb and Mabel Lyon Wed in City Church

Mr Sumner Titcomb and Miss Mabel C Lyon both of the city were married at the residence of Rev Smith T Ford of the First Baptist church on Wednesday afternoon Only immediate relatives attended the ceremony.

Marriage at Sacred Heart Church Unites Flanagan and Mahan

At o clock Wednesday Rev Fr Reynolds united in marriage Daniel J Flanagan and Maggie A Mahan at the Sacred Heart parish residence. Only relatives attended the ceremony but a reception followed at the Bleachery street home with many friends present and joyful.

Fr. Reynolds Sacred Heart Church Daniel J. Flanagan Maggie A. Mahan Soupte

Moran- Moran marriage at Immaculate Conception Church

Mr Patrick W Moran of 4 Tyler Street and Miss Ellen G Moran of 9 John Street were married on Wednesday at the parochial residence of Immaculate Conception Church. Rev William D Joyce O M I L officiated.

Patrick W. Moran Tyler Street Ellen G. Moran John Street Immaculate Conception Church William D. Joyce O. M. IL

Lynch and Finn wed in quiet Peabody ceremony

Mr Joseph Lynch of 20 Harris street Peabody Mass and Miss Bridget Finn daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Finn of 29 Butterfield street were married late Wednesday afternoon by Rev William D Joyce at the Immaculate Conception church parochial residence. The ceremony was quiet but joyous with warm wishes and congratulations and substantial gifts given to the couple.

Joseph Lynch Harris Street Peabody Mass Bridget Finn Michael Finn Butterfield Street William D. Joyce Immaculate Conception Church

Joyce-Wedding Unites Rev William D Joyce and Fiore Elien Fitzgerald

Reverend William D Joyce joins in wedlock on Wednesday. Groom Francis Davey of 129 Colburn Street and bride Elien Fitzgerald daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Fitzgerald of 263 Concord Street. The Daveys receive many proofs of esteem from friends and relatives.

William D. Joyce Francis Davey Colburn Street Elien Fitzgerald Edward Fitzgerald Concord Street Davey

Conductor Martin Price Marries Miss Mary Finan

Mr Martin Price a popular Lowell and Suburban street railway conductor wed Miss Mary J Finan daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Finan of 20 Huntington street. Rev William D Joyce officiated at Conception church with a reception at nearby Corral street home where friends gathered and gifts were exchanged. The report also notes Augustus Long of Lawrence married Miss Annie Winn of this city at St Patrick s parochial residence with a reception at the bride s parents home 187 Mt Hope Street.

Martin Price Lowell & Suburban Street Railway Mary J. Finan Daniel Finan Huntington Street William D. Joyce Immaculate Conception Church Corral Street Price

McLaughlin and MastersonWed at St Peters Parochial Residence

Mr John McLaughlin and Miss Kath erine Masterson were married by Rev Father Ronan at St Peter s parochial residence on Wednesday night. Mr Mus R Gookin served as best man and Miss Rose McLaughlin was a bridesmaid. The couple will reside at 43 Elm street after their wedding tour.

John McLaughlin Katherine Masterson Father Ronan St. Peter’s Mus. R. Gookin Rose McLaughlin Elm Street

Clark Myron Wedding At St Patrick Parish Residence

Louis Clark and Mary A Myron married yesterday at St Patrick's parochial residence in a small ceremony attended by local family and friends.

Clark-Myron Louis Clark Mary A. Myron St. Patrick’s

Marriage of Mr Prescott A Buzzell and Miss Elizabeth A Little

A ceremony was held yesterday at 4 o clock at 379 Middlesex street with Rev. Smith T. Ford of the First Baptist church officiating. Only close friends attended and a reception followed. many valuable presents were received. Also listed are numerous other nuptials in the city on Nov 29 at St. Josephs and St. Patricks parochial residences with Rev. Fr. Amyot, Fr. Leonard, and other priests presiding. The pairs include Elisee Geland and Etosanna Bourque, Charles Theriault and Marie Louise Gagnon, Luke Finn and Maggie Kelley, David Laviolette and Emma Theriault, Frank Riley and Elizabeth Connor, John Sullivan and Elizabeth Brown, Thomas Nicholson and Grace Ella Haskell, Frank J. Young and Emma P. Kelley, Martin Walsh and Delia Healey, Michael ONeil and Ella Clancy, Michael OBrien and Mary Connors, Bartholomew Whalen and Nellie Winn, Patrick Gaffney and Mary Gaffney, Patrick Whelan and Elizabeth Roach, Peter Corrigan and Mary Balfry.

Prescott A. Buzzell Elizabeth A. Little Middlesex Street Smith T. Ford First Baptist Church Beland-Bg Bourque St. Joseph's Amyot Elisee Geland Etosanna Bourque Theriault-Gagnon Charles Theriault Marie Louise Gagnon Finn Kelley St. Patrick’s John McHugh Luke Finn Maggie Kelley Larivierre-Theriault David Lavivierre Emma Theriault Riley—Connor Michael O’brien Frank Riley Elizabeth Connor Sullivan Brown St. Michael's Fr. Gilday John Sullivan Elizabeth Brown Nicholson-Haskell Thomas H. Nicholson Grace Ella Haskell Collinsville Gilday Young-Keiley Ella Clancy Leonard O' Brien-Connors St. Patrick's Michael O'Brien Mary Connors Whalen-Winn Bartholomew Whalen Nellie ‘Winn Gaffney-Gaffney Patrick Gaffney Mary Gaffney Whelan-Roach Fr. Leonard Patrick Whelan Elizabeth Roach Corrigan-Balfry Peter Corrigan Mary Balfry Leonar

Fritz in a Mad-House at the Opera House

Big audience greeted Joseph K. Smet and Lottie Gilson in Fritz in a Mad House with lively farce in act three. Emmet praised for acting and charm, Gilson praised for singing and soubrette role. strong supporting cast and a final matinee. Faust at Morrison's Romantic classic returns with new scenery and electric effects for one last local run, Saturday show and matinee.

Opera House Fritz Louisiana Sousa Paul Dresser New York Santiago EB. M. Dresser Pritz Faust Lewis M Morrison Morrison

Ishams Olectoroons at Music Hall Delight Lowell Audiences

Music Hall hosts John W Ishams Olectoroons to capacity crowds with strong chorus singing and polished performances. Belle Davis Miss Marion Henry Billy Miller and the Britons Joe and Sadie receive praise. company closes with operatic selections. Nouvelle drama La Belle Russe arrives Monday Dec 4 with Rose Stahl and cast promising high calibre entertainment.

John W. Isham Music Hall Lowell Belle Davis Messrs. Smart and Williams Marion Henry Olio Billy Miller Joe Sadie Madison Square Root Garden New York Smart Williams William English David Belasco Maryland Rose Stahl William Bonelli John Ince Frederick Cook Eliza

Savoy Theatre Presents Solaret Vaudeville Show

A cosy Savoy Theatre program last evening featured Solaret as top act with graceful dances and light effects. The bill included Bon Ton Trio and others. Matinees daily at 2 15, 10 and 20 cents. evenings at 8 15, 10, 20 and 30 cents. See daily papers for next week’s bill.

Solaret Geo. Kingsbury Clint Bessie Robbins John T. Powers Eustes

Arizona at Tremont Promises Insight Into Southwest

The Tremont theatre will host Arizona next Monday evening December 4. The play centers on Canby's cattle ranch and Fort Grant offering studies in Spanish American architecture and character. Author Augustus Thomas, a Missouri native and former Arizonian, draws on his western experiences to portray diverse nationalities and frontier life.

Arizona Tremont Theatre Great Southwest Canby Frontier Army Post Fort Grant Augustus Thomas Missouri Thomas Kansas Fraser Aravaipa Valley

Japanese stage in Tremont with Kawagami and Mme Yacco

A touring Japanese company from the Mikado's Imperial beat at Tokio led by Kawagami Ojiro and Mme Yacco, billed as the Henry Irving and Ellen Terry of Japan, will perform at the Tremont theatre on Tuesday Thursday and Friday December 5 7 and 8. They present two plays The Earnest Statue Maker and The Geisha and the Knight.

Frederic Remington Imperial Beat Tokio Kawagami Ojiro Mme. Yacco Henry Irving Ellen Terry Japan Paris Tremont Theatre T and 8

Keith's Boston theatre week offers historic line up

The programme for the week of December 4 at Keith's Boston theatre features Cissie Loftus impersonations, Mme Adelaide Hermann in A Night in Japan, the farce A Man of Chance with Dempsey Mitchell Clifton, The Kissing Bridge operatic comedy, The Little Mother sketch, Miles and Nitrain acrobats, Rosalre trapeze, Goolmans musical comedians, and James G Barrows company in Pactics. The biograph presents new motion pictures.

Keith Boston Cissie Loftus Mme Adelaide Hermann Japan Thos. J. Dempsey Joseph Mitchell Miss Clifton Mary Sherwood Smedley Sketch Club Conway and Leland Miles and Nitram J. C. Medway Rosalre Goolmans James G. Barrows

Poe Life at College Virginia Years Ago

Edgar Allan Poe entered the University of Virginia in February at age 18, having spent years in London and Stoke Newington. He excelled academically, explored Ragged Mountains, and later occupied Room 13 where he penned early works including Tamerlane. He was sober and orderly, not the midnight debauchee some claim, and remains a revered figure in American letters.

Edgar Allan Poe University of Virginia New University Stoke Newington London John Allan Poe Gaffey Boston William Wertenbaker Griswold Hawthorne

Wash Your Eyeglasses With A Bath Soaks And Scrub

An optician urges regular cleaning of spectacles with warm water soap and a soft brush, followed by polishing and tissue cleaning. He cites cases of blurred vision from neglected lenses and recommends a drop of ammonia in soapy water for best results.

New Orleans Picayune

Family reunions and the bonds they renew

A nostalgic note on family reunions highlighting the warmth of shared time and the enduring ties that bind relatives across generations, emphasizing how gatherings reinforce affection, memory, and support within the kin network.

The Diamond King dramatic success by Y M C I troupe

The Young Men's Catholic Institute drama group staged The Diamond King at Immaculate Conception school hall. The western mining camp tale featured a broad cast with notable songs between acts and prize giveaways including gold, a parlor suite, a range, a gas lamp, a dictionary, and a gas stove funded by local benefactors.

Young Men's Catholic Institute Immaculate Conception School Silver Bell Shea Dalton McGinn Tracy Lizzie Henry Wing Lee Edward Shea Thomas M. McGinn Laura Bernier John McCaffrey Frank Cassidy New England Joseph BP. Cooney Green Mountain Home John Datton Sandy Marvin Thomas F. Quinn Silas Steel Snd Ggbesenessi BURR Parley Jubal Jones Win Klee Anee Ciee Po Shea Yosemite Bill Pad Cha Walter Burrell U. S. Army Nas Lee EO Soule Frank Sibartiec Tom Ledanmenn Delton Juan Palacio Joseph P. Cooney Viol Vascard Philip Redfern B. T. Tracy Nellie Marvin Linda Fee John Marvin Nellie Mary Keough Dollie Wallace Gidvvsbancavoss Seccac Tees Eagmle Henry St Clair Hertel Waverly Place New York James EB. Hyde Broadway James King Pleasant Street A. Merrill Kennebunkport Range Colburn Street Standard Dictionary Mulligan East Merrimack Street Mary Healey Fayette Street Oblate Fathers Gookin Brothers Peter Davey T. Costelo T. H. Tmwler Father Gigeault O. M

Prize drill and dance at Westford armory selection of winners

About 200 couples attended the prize drill and dance in Westford street armory. Sergt H L Wadsworth won first prize a silver cigar case. Corp J C Laing took second a French briar pipe. Hibberd's orchestra played until 1 am under Capt A D Mitten and Lieut J S Gillow with a full officers’ staff.

Company M Westford Street William Fairweather Rose Hunton Gillow Sergt. H. Ll. Wadsworth Corp. J A.D. Mitten J. S. Gillow P. McNulty Aid H. T. Caldwell Aids H. L. Wadsworth HM. W. Whiteley J. M. Lund W. EB. Chamberlain J. C. Laing

W. E. Stratton’s Twelfth Annual Concert in Lowell

The twelfth annual W E Stratton concert at Odd Fellows temple drew a large Lowell audience and delivered a high quality programme. New York banjoist A A Farland performed in eight numbers including cradle song and Alice Where Art Thou, earning warm praise despite his first Lowell appearance. Walter Eccles of Boston entertained with humor and songs including Josh Jackson's visit to New York and a parody on The Old Oaken Bucket, ending with Burlesque Magic. The Tabasco club selections, led by J A Handley, followed with strings and mandolins adding to the lively program.

W. E. Stratton Odd Fellows Temple Mr. Stratton A. A. Farland New York Cipal Lowell Inhcult Alice Walter Eccles Goston Josh Jackson Tabasco Club J. A. Handley A. C. Spaulding G. B. Hill Mandons

Amphion Club and Pupils Impress at Concert Return

W M Rice mandola and others drew encores as the Amphion club performed the Am Phion Galop with spirited acclaim. The opening numbers by the pupils showed Miss Parland’s training, and she added a few more selections after the program.

W. M. Rice Mandola Who Dar Amphion Club Parker Tucke Hay Gordon Sidney Whipple Warren Scribner Winthrop Batricx Mandon Pupills

Burkes Easily Defeat Worcester Team In Institute Event

Burkes Temperance Institute hosted a basketball and dance evening at Associate Hall. The Burkes defeated Father Mathew's Worcester team 22 to 3 after a fast, hard game with strong passing. Reagan led scoring with five baskets, Tierney and Kelleher also prolific as fouls limited early action.

Burkes Temperance Institute Burke Father Matthew Worcester Giants Burkes Pete’’ Reagan Goa Cullen Tierney Reagan Hehir FPR M. O'Neilly Cullen Kelleher Brady Marley Wiseman Tierney Ig Smith Reagan Fr. M Kelleher M. J. Burkes George Rooney

Turkeys distributed to White Brothers & Co. employees

Thanksgiving Eve at the Lowell plant of Hide and Leather company distributed 300 choice turkeys to married men and heads of families. About 1500 employees enjoyed the firm's generosity, with a total weight near 2500 pounds and a scene of hearty cheers for the thoughtful donors.

White Brothers & Co Lowell Hide and Leather Company

Massasoit Play Staged at Lyon Street School

A juvenile drama Massasoit was presented at Lyon Street School with a large cast led by Joseph O Connell as Massasoit and Chas Willette Gow as Miles Standish. Priscilla was played by Ethel Geary, and Peregrine White by May Gentry. The show featured Pilgrims, Indians, and animal characters as second and third grade pupils acted in period costumes and offered Thanksgiving gifts of toma hawks at the end.

Massasoit Lyon Street Joseph O'Connell Miles Standish Chas Willette Gow Bradford Sylvester Harris John Alden Daniel Meehan Miles Brewster John Shea Priscilla Ethel Geary Peregrine White May Gentry

Thanksgiving Party at Loom Fixers' Hall Draws Dancers

A social party and cake walk in Loom Fixers' hall Wednesday drew a merry crowd. Miller's orchestra played while officers J K E Jennery floor director, Adam Blais chief aid, and Frank Tremblay general manager led the event.

Miller's Orchestra J. K E. Jennery Adam Blais Frank Tremblay

JOLLY FOUR DANCE AT HISHLAND HALL BY BOX PARTY

The Joly Pour organized a box party and dance in Hishland hall on Wednesday with the Lowell Cadet orchestra providing the music. Officers listed include General manager Alexander Du charme and assistants Archie Gagne and Omer Lavoie with others named in reception and staff roles.

Jolly Four Joly Pour Hishland Hall Lowell Cadet Orchestra Alexander Ducharme Archie Gagne Omer Lavoie Louis Ducharme Anna Brosserza Imma Gagne Ida Nocbel Altice Bolsvert

Primary Teachers Union Weekly Meeting at Paige Street Church

The Primary Teachers' union will hold its regular weekly meeting Friday afternoon at 4 15 in the vestry of Paige Street Free Baptist church. Mrs Cc T Upton will teach the lesson for the following Sunday and Mrs Asa Reed Dilts will give an address. All interested in Sunday school work are invited.

Cooking School Opens Friday Night This Season

The Ministry-at-Large Cooking school will begin this season on Friday night at 7:30. Those wishing to join may leave their names or send them in on a postal card.

Dec. Ltd

Lenhart Credits Dean's Ointment for Leg Soreness Cure

C W Lenhart of Bowling Green Ohio reports relief from a rumming itching sore on his leg after using Dean's Ointment. He says the ointment removed the burning and provided a permanent cure.

Dean C. W. Lenhart Bowling Green

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Hugh J. Malloy Woman's Auxiliary H. C. Fuller W. W. Richardson Fuller Richardson F. P. Kinney Association Kinney Fulter Mrs. Meade People's Club Titcomb Lyon Moran—Moran Davey—Fitzgerald Price—Finan Buzzell-Little Savoy Theatre Keith's Theatre Armory Mr. Parland Basket Ball Lyon Street School Cooking
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