First Anniversary of Rectorate at House of Prayer
The House of Prayer marks Rev. Warner E. B. Ward’s first year as rector with an address recounting blessings and growth. He recalls benefactors, the 1898 rescue by Rev. Joseph A. Foster, parish tasks, and plans for spiritual renewal inviting faithful self examination and prayer for a year of greater blessedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner EB. L. Ward
House of Prayer
Gae
Joseph A. Foster
St. Thomas's Church
Methuen
Lowell
Church of Jesus Christ
Christ
Calvary
Warner PF. L. Ward
Parish religious year marked by daily offices and festivals
The parish notes continuous worship since Lent began with daily divine and choir offices when rooms permitted. Lenten Friday litanys featured sermons by visiting preachers from St. Thomas, St. Luke, St. John's, and others. Holy Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion, marriages, and burials occurred, with 311 Eucharists and 835 communions, 126 sermons preached, and a notable Whitsunday Episcopal visitation. Community life grew through Sunday school efforts and social guilds, with an August retreat at New Ipswich and a Highland hall fair in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints
Osborne
S. Mary the Virgin
S. Elizabeth's Guild
F. M. Clendenin
D. D
Joseph A. Foster
St. Thomas's Church
Methuen
Charlies S. Hutchinson
St. Luke's
Chelsea
L. C. Manchester
St. John’s
Lowell
Huntington
Supr
Wm. Lawrence
Whitsunday
Homestead Inn
New Ipswich
New Hampshire
Sisters of St. Margaret
St. Elizabth’s Guild
Guild of St. Mary, the Virgin
Highland Hall
Anonymous Letters and the Courage of Signatures
Rev Dr Bartlett urged readers at Kirk Street church to sign letters to newspapers, arguing anonymous notes invite deception and misrepresentation. He cited politicians and churchgoers, urging editors to require names to add accountability and trust to public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Street
Dr. Bartlett
Church of Backsliders
Lowell
Callidate
Worthen Street
Rachael
First Baptist fair to open midweek with events and talks
The First Baptist society schedules a three day fair at Odged Fellows hall Middle sex street starting Wednesday at 3 PM. Activities include a children's entertainment at 4 15 PM Wednesday, a 6 to 8 PM supper, and an American orchestra. Thursday features a lunch counter and the Humaniphone entertainment. Rev Sarah Dixon of Tyngsboro spoke in the morning on Christian security. A German evening is planned at Henry W Barner’s residence with Young People’s society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Society
Odged Fellows Hall
Middlesex Street
Sarah Dixon
Tyngsboro
Henry W. Barner
Young People’s Society
St Pauls church marks 60th anniversary in new building
The St Pauls Methodist church observes its 60th anniversary in the current building with a sermon by Pastor L W Staples. He recalls Chelmsford Neck history, the Merrimack company origin, and the churchs 60 blessed years of growth, faith, and community impact in Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
L. W. Staples
Lowell
Chelmsford Neck
East Chelmsford
Merrimack Company
Chapel Hill
St. Paul's Methodist Enisnocel Church
M. E
Bulding
St. Paul's
Why No License Rev Staples Denounces Lowell Saloon Policy
Rev L W Staples preached at St Pauls urging no liquor license in Lowell citing fewer arrests and steadier streets. He argues open saloons ruin youth and endanger homes, condemning license as wrong and a denial of human brotherhood and God’s law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Staples
Lowell
St. Paul's Church
European bicycle trip prospect announced in 1900
The Cour sier-Citizen company promotes a European bicycle trip under Mr G. J. Shadduck with pamphlet details available at the office or from Shadduck at 251 Middlesex Street. The item mentions Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Dr Wood’s Norway Pure Syrup as health remedies and jokes about club gossip with Charlie and Willy Boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursier-Citizen Company
KE. J. Shadduck
Amiphlet
Shadduck
Middlesex Street
Charlie
Willy Boy
Supreme Court Decides Against the Addyston Pipe Trust
The Addyston Pipe ruling shocks the market with a Sherman anti trust decision. Stocks fluctuate modestly as Bell Telephone Erie Telegraph and Sugar react to the news. Union Pacific Strong and reports of Denver Rio Grande absorption stir speculation while treasury actions buoy bank liquidity into Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Addyston Pipe Company
B. Q
Union Pacific Common
Denver and
Rio Grande
Colorado Midland
Union Pac
Vanderbilt
Chesapeake and Ohio
Tolston and
Bass
National banks and mills listed in estate of trustee
A list of financial securities and corporate bonds including several banks such as National Union Bank National Shawmut Bank and New England Telephone and Telegraph Co along with manufacturers like Amoskeag Mfg Co and Salmons Falls Mfg Co. The document records holdings and state evaluations with statuses by order of trustee and administrator including specific issue dates and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Union Bank
State National Bank
Blackstone National Bank
Plymouth Nat. Bank
Plym- GU
Eis. Lever
Vegedees
Somerville
Mass
National Bia
Cores Saveeper
Amoskeag Mfg. Co. Acu
Shaw Stocking Co
American Waltham
American Writing ‘Paper Co
Boston Wharf Co
Boston Athenaeum
American Writing Paper Co
Charles River Street Railway
Kansas City
Erie Telegraph “and Telephone Co
Sabeee
R. L. Day & Co
National Shawmut Bank
New England Telephone and Telegraph Co
Lawrence Gas Light Co
Erie Telegraph and Telephone Co
Coll. Trust
Michigan Telephone Co. Consolidated Mort
Francis Henshaw & Co
Nat Hide & Leather Bank
Amoskeag Manfg. Co
Pepperell Manfg Co
Sis Seo Eas
B & M R KR
National Tube Co
Mass Elee
Trust
Central Union Tel Co
National Webster Bank
Lancaster Mills
Atch
Topeka & Santa Fe
Pacific Coast Co
Waltham Watch Co Mort
Gold Pole
NFE Tel Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
the House of Prayer
W. A. Bartlett
Gail
Eagle Brand
Borden’s Condensed Milk Co., BM
Art Earnest But Mistaken Bachelor
Fis Baptist
High Street
Hood
Dr. Wood
Norway Pure Syrup
Bell Telephone
Federal Steel
Erie Telephone
Butte & Boston
New York
Treasury
Boston
Bright, Sears & Co
Atchison
Atchixon
Union Pacific
Arcadiansee Eee
Baltic Ass’ Fa
Ontana
Katte & WN
Donnell & Gilbride Go
Richard Carvel
David Harem
Peter Sterling
Zenda
Caleb West
Rosa Carey
Bertha Clay
Conan Doyle
Marie Covelli
Longfellow
Whittier
Milton
Byron
Emerson
Aik
JSC
McLaughlin Bros
Tuck & Dutton
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
Lowsh
Wpontay
Pollard & CO
C. J. W. May
Nard Co
S Stock
Maynard
A. G Pollard & CO
Cliddle Streets
Apees
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