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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1903

Page

10

Winter Picnic at First Universalist Church Outing Tomorrow

Classified notes from the Lowell Daily Courier dated December 1 1903 advertise a winter picnic at the First Universalist church for tomorrow night. Other entries include chimney repair servicesEB. A Wilson and G C Prince Son selling lime cement brick. Babbitt Co opticians. telegraphy learning ad. Fireside ranges and heaters agents. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for injuries. Boston Cloak and Suit store offering discounted suits with 300+ options.

First Universalist Church Limburg Bridge Street EB. A. Wilson Ad. Babbitt Co Opticians Dutton Street Bon Marche Board of Patrons Ayer Dr. Thomas P. J. Dusty,& Co Boston Cloak and Suit Store

Burton Guest of Livings ton magnate at chamber events

Mr. Frederick R. Burton lectured before the Women's club and stays with Mr. W. H. Bent of Livingston avenue. Attendees of Bent’s earlier chamber concerts recall Burton’s compositions, enjoyed by guests at the home.

Frederick R. Burton Women’s Club City W. H. Bent Livingston Avenue Bent Burton Ethel Laura Chamberlin Grove Street Clinton

Inventor punished by his own mother's help machine

Harvey Miller, a Cedar Point farmhand and inventor, tested his Electric spanking device called the mother's help. The contraption used phonographs and a paddling board with age and offense settings. Miller strapped himself in, the device escalated from age two to sixteen, and he collapsed before friends halted it. He destroyed the machine after regaining consciousness.

Harvey Miller J. E. Reynolds Cedar Point Here Miller Robert Anoka Minn The Chicago American

Proposals Due for Joint Committee Site Vote

At a meeting of the joint special committee on both house locations held ov. 30 proposals of sites must be submitted on or before Monday Dec. 7 1903. Frank M. Dowling, Clerk of Committees.

Frank M. Dowling

W C T U Meeting Set for Dec 3 at Merrimack Street

The regular W C T U business meeting will be held in rooms 145 Merrimack Street on Thursday December 3 at 3 o clock. A full attendance is desired.

Merrimack Street

Hood's Lotion promises soft hands and lasting floral scent

An advertisement touts Hood's Lotion as smoothing and softening for the hands with a delicate fragrance that endures after application. Claimed oil free and pleasing, the product costs 35 cents and is available at all druggists.

City panel approves loans for streets and bridge work

A city streets committee endorsed loans totaling about 90 025 for projects including the Dummer Street extension and Beaverbrook bridge. The panel also accepted Brown and Essex streets, eyed a 55 000 loan for Dummer Street, a 30 000 loan for the Beaverbrook bridge, and 4 000 for Fifth Avenue extensions with further grade and sidewalk plans pending final estimates.

Committee On Streets Dummer Street Beaver Brook Bridge Molloy Derby Roche E. A. Dorgan Immaculate Conception Church Brown Street Stackpole East Merrimack Streets John W. McEvoy McEvoy Salman Sirk Jacques Boisvert Essex Street Aiken Avenue Hildreth Street Alderman Molloy Braden August Fels Daniel J. Murphy Beaverbrook New York Street Bowers Fontaine Gorham Eastern Construction Company Worcester Mr. Molloy Messrs Fifth Avenue Chage Mammoth Road Mr. Braden

School committee plans Christmas holidays closure

The school committee met briefly to arrange the Christmas holiday. On Dr. Taylor's motion the rule allowing only one holiday week was suspended. Schools will close Thursday before Christmas and reopen Monday after New Year’s Day.

Taylor

Public Baths Committee Hears Property Proposals Near Cross Fletcher

The committee on public baths toured sites including the Erick Stickney lot on First Street and W. W. Richardson on Willie Street with asks of 118,000 and 12,000 dollars. Molloy urged postponing proposals and reopening bids for other suitable parcels, adjourned to December 7 at 3 o clock. The sanitaries committee failed to form a quorum and adjourned to Thursday night.

Derby Fontaine Crawford Street Molloy Dover Street Llewellyn Street First Street Reservoir Street Christian Street Fleming Mr. Molloy Mr. Fleming Braden Committee On Public Baths Derick Stickney W. W. Richardson Willie Street Cross and Fletcher Streets Committee On Sanitaries City Hall

William T Patten Asks Buyer's Agent Vote In Lowell

An article profiles William T Patten Republican candidate for Purchasing Agent in Lowell. It highlights his twenty years in Lowell business, past roles in lumber and paper industries, and his claim to operate without political machine ties while pledging honesty and service to the city.

William T. Patten Lowell Patten Pawtucketville J. M. Wilson & Co Maine New Hampshire Patten Paper Company Wisconsin Mr. Patten Wiliam T. Patten

Stolen Fur Recovered. Suspect Arrested After Short Chase

Police recovered a valuable fur worth about 25 to 30 dollars within half an hour of its loss from P Goldman’s store at Market and Dutton. George E Starr, wearing a light overcoat and carrying a bundle, was arrested after inspectors linked him to the bundle’s contents and the reported burglary. Starr faces arraignment in court to contest the charge of larceny.

P. Goldman Market Dutton Streets George E. Starr Inspector Walsh Starr Goldman

Sunday School Institute for Dracut Churches

The Hillside church hosted a Sunday School institute with Rev. Robert F. True presiding. Mrs Stebbins spoke on home department work, Rev. W J Minchin addressed The Responsibility of the Teachers, and Hamilton S Conant spoke on The Responsibility of the Church to the Sunday School, with spirited singing and an attentive audience.

Dracut Hillside Robert F. True Blossom Street True Stebbins Home Department W. J. Minchin Tewksbury Hamilton S. Conant

Wheel comes off on fire run near Washington Tavern

Assistant Chief Norton and his driver were knocked to the street when a wheel detached from the fire wagon near the Washington Tavern while heading to a fire in Hall street. Charles Cox leapt to steady the horse as the wagon careened, but no one was hurt. The box 28 alarm proved needless after the fire was found in an ash barrel shed with no damage.

Little Canada Norton Washington Tavern Charles Cox Hall Street

Littlefield delivers dramatic Maine congressman's address

A crowd of about 3000 filled the great building to hear the Maine congressman as he delivers a forceful, fast moving talk. His rhetoric alternates between explosive sledge hammer blows and light New England humor, building to a climactic peak before easing with a pleasantry. The event runs Wednesday at 8 p m in the First Congregational church.

Maine New England San Bernardino Run Mr, Littlefield Inc First Congregational Church

Lawrence Man Dislocated Shoulder After Street Fall

William Hunt of 5 Holt Street Lawrence reported to police last evening about 9 80 o clock that he fell on the street and injured his shoulder Captain Ken examined and found a dislocation. City physician Dr. Tabor was summoned and reset the shoulder before Hunt departed for home on the last car.

William Hunt Holt Street Lawrence Ken Tabor

Hearing Set for Miss Downey Hearing at City Hall

The hearing for Miss Carrie Downey, discharged from the training school, is scheduled for tonight at g o'clock in the public hearing room at City Hall.

Carrie Downey City Hall

Young's Barber Offers Tailored Hair Cuts in Hildreth Building

Patrons of Young's in the Hildreth building are assured of personalized hair styling to suit the head shape and customer preferences. If dissatisfied with prior barbering, ask any of Young's eight journeymen for a tailored cut and you will be satisfied with the result.

Young's Hildreth Young’s

Extra Blanket Lots At Bargain Prices From Pollard Co

G Pollard and Co offers street blankets in dark stripes and plain heavy 80 by 84 inches at 1.69 each, wool plaids priced 2.75, stable blankets 0.98, burlap lined quilts at 2.69, and heavy brown duck burlap lined wool filled at 2.69. Basement location.

G. Pollard & Co

B N FRAUDS CONSPIRACY CHARGE IN BOSTON AREA

Boston November 30 three of four men indicted in Boston and Northern Street railway forged transfer check frauds were jailed Judge White sentenced Clarence Mitchell to the Massachusetts Reformatory and G E Morse and J E Maxwell to six months each in the House of Correction for conspiracy and larceny related to forged transfers Frank Collins the fourth defendant received no sentence as the district attorney had urged leniency for his act of turning state's evidence

Boston Boston & Northern Street Railway White Superior Criminal Court Clarence Mitchell Massachusetts Reformatory G. E. Morse J. E. Maxwell House of Correction Boston & Northern Company Frank Collins Collins

Fraternal Empire Colony social aids supper event at Ellis hall

Fraternal Empire Colony held a social and supper last night in Ellis hall with full membership and many guests. Tables operated from 5 to 8 pm under committee chairs Mrs M J Moore and others while a literary and musical program entertained, featuring Governor L J Riley and Supreme Governor E P Lincoln among speakers and performers. The Matthews Musical Club also met, planning to stage further talent this winter.

Empire Colony Pilgrim Fathers Ellis’ Hall M. J. Moore Marion Kappler Ella Lockhart Mary J. Bird Anne Hardy Albert Cole Rose Minor L. J. Riley Agnes Murphy Edna Sawtelle E. P. Lincoln Myrtle Lardieson Mott Ina Murphy O'Connor Dorchester Mabel Dimano Matthews

Auto Crash Near Tewksbury Injures Boston Man

Roy Morse of Boston, passing through Tewksbury, was knocked unconscious after the automobile leaped forward and struck a tree. A young woman companion escaped injury. The car’s steering likely failed. Morse’s injuries were not serious and the pair later returned to Boston. The auto was abandoned in a barn after damaging the vehicle.

Roy Morse Boston Tewksbury Morse Lowell

Evening Classes Meet For Culture And Language

The physical culture dressmaking English and grammar and French classes will meet this evening at 7 30. Women seek a clear healthy complexion. Burdock Blood Bitters claimed to make pure blood.

The Oriental Bazaar Get Better Gifts At Merrimack Street

Geo E Tradd announces a gift offer at The Oriental Bazaar 318 Merrimack Street Lowell. The ad urges customers to remember the gifts and emphasize that what you give you will get back, promoting the store as the place to obtain gifts unlike any other.

Geo. E. Tradd Lowell Oriental Bazaar Merrimack Street

Card of thanks for Mrs. Clara Alica Wriht Salmon

Frederick G. Salmon of North Chelmsford Massachusetts expresses gratitude to friends for support after the death of his wife Clara Alica Wriht Salmon. He thanks those who sent floral tributes and affirms the kindness will be remembered. November 30, 1903.

Clara Alica Wriht Salmon Frederick G. Salmon North Chelmsford Mass

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