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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1902

Page

10

Danvers Treasurer Welch’s Death Links to Bank Shortage

Danvers reports confirm Albion F Welch, late treasurer of Danvers Savings Bank, died recently after neck carbuncle surgery. irregularities valued at thousands likely spanned eight to ten years. money taken in small sums, but total deficit remains undetermined. bank unaffected, some deficit already covered, estate and life insurance to cover more. guaranty bond will fill remaining gap.

Danvers Albion F. Welch Danvers Savings Bank Welch Alepho Temple Mystic Shriners

Mine Inspectors Hear Testimony On Coal Field Conditions

Scranton December 4 mine workers presented witnesses from Hazelton and middle coal fields detailing job losses and alleged violations of the post strike return to work agreement by Coxe and other companies. Miners argued unions faced discrimination and said fear of company representatives with inspectors silences reports of dangerous conditions. The commission will summon mine inspectors to testify on the new issue of inspectors being accompanied by company reps.

Scranton Anthracite Strike Commission Hazelton Middle Coxe

Gompers Voices Union Stand On Incorporation

Boston December 4. President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor outlined the union position against incorporation at the Economic club of Boston. He argued legal action against incorporated bodies and misinterpretation of laws could harm organized labor, opposing Brande who supported incorporation.

Boston Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Economic Club of Louis B. Brande Mr. Gompers

Students Revolt Shuts Odessa Ecclesiastical Seminary

A serious student uprising in Odessa Russia leads to 50 arrests 300 rustications and a decision by the Holy Synod to close the seminary. Authorities fear a revolutionary movement among religious students unprecedented in the region.

Odessa Russia Holy Synod

Piles Cure Promised By Mail Order Remedy

A reader letter touts a medical claim for pile cure using Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Ointment sold by mail order. The note praising the remedy claims long relief after an operation was advised and credits a newspaper notice for discovery. It includes a hometown address and price details for the cure packages.

Ams Kinife Aberg W. Tith Street Dee Moines Ous Deeg Co. Marshall Ces Mets

Civil War Veteran Healed by Kennedy Remedy

A Canastota New York veteran J W Stanton contracted Rheumatism during the Civil War and suffered for years until a friend recommended Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The ads claim it purifies blood dissolves uric acid clears urine restores kidneys and bladder, aids bowels, nerves, and strength. Available in 60 cent and 1 dollar sizes with free trial sample by mail from Dr David Kennedy Co Rondout New York. Kennedy Golden Plasters also advertised to strengthen muscles and relieve pain.

J. W. Stanton Canastota N. Y David Kennedy Matt David Kennedy Co. Corporation Rondout N.Y

Ex Speaker Reed In Serious Condition In Washington

Washington December 4 ex Speaker Thomas B Reed faced critical illness tonight with kidney trouble and uraemia coma earlier in the day. Appendicitis symptoms subsided but new complications heightened danger as doctors reported temperature pulse and respiration readings and noted araemic features.

Washington Thomas B. Reed Gardner W. C. Goodnow Reed Mr. Reed Dr. Bishop

General Caldwell Sketch Highlights Civil War Career

At the Post 42 meeting, G A R Commander Cowley recounted Gen John C Caldwell’s Civil War service from his 1861 Eleventh Maine commission through brigadier general promotion in 1862. He led brigades at Savage Station Peach Orchard White Oak Swamp Antietam and Fredericksburg and commanded divisions during Gettysburg and Mine Run. After service he held Maine posts, later touring as an official and promoter for Lakewood New Jersey as a healthful resort with rail links to New York and Philadelphia.

G. A. Rk Cowley John C. Caldwell Morris Island Caldwell Maine Eleventh Maine Volunteers O. O. Howard Pair Oaks Howard Richmond Savage Station Peach Orchard White Oak Swamp Antietam Fredericksburg Chancelloreville Gettysbars Hancock Gibbon Gettysbore Rappahannock Station Mine Run Brandy Station Washington

Plan to ease quarantine on New England cattle proposed in Portland

Portland plans to ship cattle from Canada and the West in sealed cars with government vetting to satisfy British quarantine rules. A meeting among Dr. Salmon, Consul Clipperton, Jameson of Dominion Line, and Dr. Huntington explored routing Montreal to Mattawamkeag to Portland via Maine Central. Officials say the suggested route poses no danger, and New Hampshire quarantine was revoked as only one herd near the state line is affected.

Boston New England Portland Canada West D. E. Salmon Agricultural Department Clipperton Mgr. Jameson Dominion Line Huntington Department of Agriculture Maine Montreal Mattawamkeag Canadian Pacific Railroad Maine Central Salmon New Hampshire Bureau of Animal Industry Massachusetts

Disease Rampant in Marlboro Area Cattle Quarantined

Massachusetts commission inspectors report widespread foot and mouth disease in Marlboro and nearby Southboro. Two cases found in D. Felton herd in Marlboro, 56 cases in a 75 cow Southboro herd belonging to James Johnson, six cases in William A. Phelps’ ten cows. All affected herds quarantined. more cases expected in coming days.

Marlboro Massachusetts Commission D. Cc. Felton Southboro James Johnson William A. Phelps

Obituary for Miss E Florence Moore in Lowell area

Miss E Florence Moore died early Dec 4 after a severe bout with erysipelas she never fully recovered from. A long time secretary and treasurer at Woods Sherwood Co Centralville she was a DAR charter member and known for business ability and cheerful selflessness. Also noted is the death of Michael McEvoy of Pawtucketville with his widow Mary and son James.

E. Florence Moore Boston Lowell General Hospital Miss Moore Lydia Darrah Daughters of the American Revolution James Ray Woods Sherwood Co Centralville E. P. Woods W. H. Anderson E. J. Neale Michael McEvoy Fort Avenue Pawtucketville Mary James McEvoy

Endorser group meets with Roosevelt on Christian Endeavor aims

Washington dispatch reports Rev. Francis E. Clark president Rev. Clarence E. Berman field secretary William Shaw treasurer and George B. Graff publishing agent presenting the United Society of Christian Endeavor. The President praised the society's citizenship work and the value of united Christian effort.

Washington United Society of Christian Endeavor Roosevelt Francis E. Clark Clarence E. Berman William Shaw George B. Graff United Christian

Cattle Disease Reported in North Providence

Providence R I December 4 The first cases of foot and mouth disease in cattle are reported in North Providence. The infection is not serious in humans but fear of contaminated milk unsettles residents. Authorities quarantine all infected cattle and examine surrounding herds.

Providence R. L North

Bolan Sentenced In Drunkenness and Destruction Case

In a police court session, Patrick Bolan was found guilty of drunkenness and wantonly breaking glass after witnesses testified he entered a saloon seeking trouble and damaged multiple windows. He was ordered jailed five months for the vandalism and one month for drunkenness, with appeals to the January superior court term.

Patrick Bolan James Murphy Bolan Martin Murphy Union Street St. Peter's Church Mr. Murphy Gorham Street Peter Clain James Finnegan Finnegan

Columbia Theatre Boston Stages Edward Rice Show Girl Cast

Edward E Rice production Bar net presents a bright tuneful funny show at Columbia Theatre Boston with a strong cast including Dailey Lythgoe Wallace McNeil Hutchinson Whren and Abrahams. Highlights include Waltz Me Sally Susie Anna Anna and There She Sits All the Day with encores. Matinees Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Edward E. Rice Barnet Columbia Theatre Frank Laler Dionysius Fly Wises Cap Fanny Fferapes David Lythgoe Armour Ober Dailey Garrick Forrest Macleary Nell McNeil Jhoone Jhones Katheryn Hutchinwn Cecelia Gay Katheryn Whren Lady Bethe Yolande Wallace Lady Clarissa David Abrahams Thomas the Cat Anna McNabb Neil McNeil Sally New York Anna Anna Mr. Dailey Miss Wallace Boston Messrs. Dailey McNeil Princess Psyche Mr. Lythgoe

Obituaries from Winnown City December deaths notice summary

Obituaries and notices list deaths of Winnow residents with names ages and addresses. Winnifred Newhall aged 3 years 8 months at 1 Bennetts court off Marion street Lilla Adams Stott aged 44 at 173 Nesmith street Arthur Trudeau 19 years 4 months 14 days at 14 Marshall street Michael McEvoy at 86 Fort avenue E Florence Moore of 39 Twelfth street with services at her home Saturday 2 p.m. and relatives invited without further notice.

Newhall Bennett's Court Marion Street Winnifred Newhall Stott Nesmith Street Lilla Adams Stott Trudeau Marshall Street Arthur Trudeau McEvoy Fort Avenue Michael McEvoy Moore Twelfth Street Florence Moore

Deaths and obituaries in brief from across states

RECENT DEATHS report Franklin Babcock Noyes longtime railroad official and Connecticut state auditor died at 71 in Stonington from apoplexy. Charles H. Dow founder of Dow Jones Newswires died in Brooklyn at 74, born in Connecticut. Ellen Orvenon widow of John Harris former US consul at Venice and Confederate nurse died in Florence at 86. A brief local comment mentions Lowell park plans and a hoped worthy park commission.

Franklin Babcock Noyes New England Railroad Clreren Old New York, Providence and Boston Stonington, Conn Connecticut Geo. E. Lounsbery Mr. Noyes Thos. Noyes Rhode Island Army of the Revolution Charles TH. Dow Wall Street Dow, Jones & Co Brooklyn Springfield Republican Samuel Bowles Florence Italy Ellen Orvenon John Harris United States Venice Laeres

Mead building fire destroys Rockford department store

In Rockford Illinois on December 5 a five story Mead building housing Watham Bros. & Co. department store and Rockford Business eye burned down last night. The losses are placed at 275000 with insurance of 230000.

Rockfor Mead Watham Bros. & Co Rockford Business Eye Laws

Smith Wilkins marry at home in Liberty Street ceremony

Mr George E Smith of 18 Plain Street and Miss Bertha A Wilkins of 1463 Middlesex Street were united in marriage on Wednesday December 3 at 5 p m by Rev George F Kenngett at his residence 296 Liberty Street.

George E. Smith Plain Street Bertha A. Wilkins Middlesex Stret George F. Kenngett Liberty Street

Phoenix 8 A very pleasant dancing party at Asadelate hall

A Phoenix and A C dancing party at Asadelate hall drew a fair crowd last night with 20 numbers on the program. Flanagan's Bingle orchestra of Marlboro provided music and the event was declared a grand success with favorable financial results for organizers. Principal officers listed include General manager Frank J. Carolan and assistant Michael Murphy. Moor director John Ready and assistant Moor directors J. McNamara PF. Delehanty, chief aid John T. Conway.

Asadelate Hall Phoenix & A.C Flanagan Bingle Orchestra Marlboro Michael Murphy Moor John Ready Aseietant Moor J. McNamara PF. Delehanty John T. Conway

Remnants of Heavy Skirtings at Pollard Co

New stock of heavy esatinets in dark grey navy and ape mix with about 100 yards of popular flake style on block and navy lengths priced 20 cents per yard. Also remnants of corduroy plain or fancy at 35 cents per yard. Remnant department basement A. G. Pollard Co.

A. G. Pollard

Holiday Goods at Wood's Jewelry Store

Holiday goods fill Wood's display windows as crowds gather to inspect an array of diamonds jewelry watches and bric a brac. The department store style shop emphasizes special pre Christmas pricing and encourages inquiries by phone at 936 13 for prompt service.

Wood New York Horton

Burglars Enter Elm and Chapel House of Mathews

Burglars broke into Mrs. Mathews home at Elm and Chapel Tuesday night and carried off a small sum of money and clothing. Mrs Mathews, who does laundering, owns many valuable clothes some of which are believed missing. No police report has been filed yet.

Mathews Elm Chapel Street

Elite Club Hosts Second Dance of the Season

The Elite club held its second dance of the season last night in Presentt hall about eleven. Hibbard's orchestra played for dancing. The affair followed a unique order and was proposed by In & Way. Management duties rested mainly on General ma Walter B Scott floor director Marty W Durrough chief aid George Harper.

Hibbard Walter B Scott Marty W. Durrough George Harper

All our two dollar soft date, 1.98 WL Bailey and Cog

A terse note lists a price of two dollars for a soft date item and references 1.98 WL Bailey and Cog located at 69 Merrimack Street, indicating a small business listing or ad entry.

Bailey & Cog Merrimack Street

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Vers Bank Official Gompers Critical Gen. Caldwell Lowell Lincoln Springfield Hil Lakewood Pine New Jerey Lekeword Philadelphie Lakewoed New Jersey Central General Aconger England Mass GEO Waltham Elgin Wy Fourrerour America Reed & Barton H. Wood Central Street C. E F. H. Hodges OLD B. & M. Depot Poston Park Commission Smith-Wilkins Phoenix A.C Wood's Elite Club Whitney Mansfield Lowe Swan Building van Buren Hall Trinity Court Miss Mary ER. Reilly Effie L. Palmer Sbrigila Method STUDO Swan Bidg Edward Everett Adams Odd Fellows’ Temple Middlesex Street Wanterd Norcery Lowell Steam Harry Richardson’s Merrimack Sq Thais Office
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