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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
10
A Lowell broadsheet from Brady headquarters declares Charles E. Howe unfit for mayor unless wealthy, arguing riches earned through public office taint integrity. The piece attacks Brady’s rivals, defends Howe’s honesty, and contends the city should not bar capable men for lack of wealth.
H. L. Bailey & Co. at 69 Merrimack Street offers full dress shirts with coat style cuffs attached for 1.50. The cigar branded 7-20-4 is warranted as imported filler and wrapper and strictly hand made.
James Simonds son of Frank Simonds at Saranac has recovered from fever and convalesces, expected to be about soon. C P Kelley of American Hide & Leather Co. is home with a severe cold at 159 Fort Hill Ave. Dr James F Loughran joins St Johns Hospital surgical staff. Dr Breton plans to go south for health. John Boughton of Manchester Unity and Supt Gillow’s staff is seriously ill at 309 Thorndike St. Mr and Mrs F B Shedd and Miss Shedd sail from New York to the Bahamas for winter.
Officers and teachers of Kirk Street Sunday school enjoyed a social gathering in the vestry parlors last night. Henry A. Smith supervised a dainty supper and program with papers on Bible teaching and the teacher's relation to the school.
A monthly Ladies Benevolent society sociable at the First Congregational church offered a fine audience, good supper, and entertaining numbers. Albert Leith performed He Died on the Fighting Line and Asleep in the Deep after an encore, with Miss Alice Leith delivering a dramatic recitation. Blanche Shaw sang two tunes while Leith accompanied, and later Charles Kidder and Pearl Butterfield provided more melodic gems.
The Board of Deacons of the Kirk Street Congregational church announce a series of sermons by Rev George Edward Martin on timely social topics. The first sermon is December 7 at morning service with remaining discourses following on consecutive Sabbaths as announced. Christ and Social Progress covers progress, Christianity in social progress, the kingdom’s outlook, and a reverent study of the King’s final word for world conquest.
The Ladies Social Circle of Worthen Street Baptist held a sewing bee in the church vestry to fashion garments for an upcoming rummage sale. An evening social with supper followed a spelling match led by Mr Cols Cleveland. Organizers included H OD Wilson, Mrs Charles Carr, Brock, Mrs Harris, and Mere Ritchte with sewing led by Mrs Win Fin and Mrs Prescott.
A New York man recounts years of indigestion headaches and vertigo after coffee caused weakness. After switching to Postum Food Coffee his tremors ceased, appetite returned, and he felt healthier. He stopped medicine entirely and credits Postum with restoring well being.
Last night city and suburban traffic stalled from 7 to 8 then to midnight as one boiler failed and the remaining two could not meet demand. Power house boiler repaired by morning. lines from Lowell to Nashua halted. some riders walked or hired carriages. Local committees and charity tables organized a fair to raise funds while trains resumed tomorrow.
An evening program in the First Trinitarian church vestry benefited the kindergarten department of the Sunday school led by Miss Elsie Cragin. Children performed tableaux of popular advertisements, with mini actors and recognizable brands like Merlin's Food and Rubi foam. Many poses impressed audiences.
The First Universalist church held its annual fair in the vestry featuring well arranged sales tables, a central display, and tasteful greenery. A standout candy table and a popular popcorn booth drew attention, while a minstrel show led by Mr. Fred H. Pearson offered clean, lively entertainment. End men included John Me. Namara Percy Moody and Frank Johnson with a strong chorus and Cushman’s orchestra enhancing the evening. Mrs. C Entwintle organized the event and supervised arrangements, contributing to the fair’s overall success. Sunday School Miss Goulding led the sales table duties.
Sunday school home department workers in Lowell gathered for exchange of ideas and expert guidance. Miss I M Skilton reported 28 departments with 732 members and five public institutions plus 27 messenger helpers and three Sunshine bands. Speakers included Mrs Flora V Stebbins and Rev M D Wolfe stressing individual effort in evangelism and development of the home department.
A requiem mass was celebrated in Rome at the Canadian college chapel for Superior Louis Colin founder of the college who died in Montreal. Archbishop Bruchest of Montreal officiated a pontifical mass with many distinguished persons in attendance.
Advertises house coats and bath robes as ideal gifts for men. Describes luxury materials, trimmed coats with long rolled lapels and woolen blanket robes with plaids and decorative ends. Prices range from 3.50 to 10 dollars highlighting affordability and stylish design.
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