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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1899

Page

5

First Baptist Fair Opens at Odd Fellows Hall

The First Baptist church fair opened at Odd Fellows hall to aid the building fund. Displays included a flower pagoda of evergreens and lights, dolls, toys, furniture, aprons, photographs, tea service, and a “Round Robin Cook book.” An art gallery, Witches Camp, and varied tableaux entertained visitors. A turkey supper was served, with concerts and refreshments by Miss Noyes pupils and the American Orchestra attracting attendees.

First Baptist Church Odd Fellows Hall Evergren Lady Board of Managers New York State Building Burns Tuky Long Branch Ali China

Social at John Street Church Dives Into Charity Sale

Ladies Benevolent society held its monthly social at John Street church with a supper led by Mrs. Qua. A fancy articles sale accompanied the event, featuring flower tables by Mrs. Whitcomb, a cake and food table by Mrs. Whitcomb, canned goods by Fred Evans, candy by Miss Wing, and a prominent paper dolls table led by Miss Coburn. Lilian O Brien of Varnum grammar school contributed recitations.

John Street Ladies’ Benevolent Society F. W. Qua Edwin Sanborn Ss. E. Snow Wm. Wood Rose Ingalls C. H. Chadwick C. M. Cushman A. K. Whitcomb Lilla Gregg A. E. Whitcomb Fred Evans M. F. Wing Jessie Sargent Kate Snow Gwendolyn Coburn Mary Helen Jacque Florence Ingalls Lillian O’brien Varnum Grammar School

Fine Musical Programme At Highland M E Church

A passport entertainment at the Highland M E church last night, under the Epworth league, drew a large crowd. The program was well presented with high order numbers and hearty applause. Humorous selections by Samuel P Blood of Concord Junction were especially enjoyable, adding to his prior favorable impression. Other numbers included.

Highland M Epworth League Samuel P. Blood Concord Junction Blood

Financial auction and liquidation bond notes summary

A fragmented list shows Francis Henshaw & Co. as auctioneers with various securities and bank instruments including Nat Shawmut Bank, Nat Bank of the Republic, Nat Eagle Bank in liquidation, Amoskeag Mfg Co, Cocheco Mfg Co, Lowell Mfg Co, Saas Mills at New Bedford, Worcester & Leicester Street Ry Co, Nat Tube Co, Little Tiger Mining Co, Devonshire Building Trust, and Kansas City Memphis & Birmingham bonds. Also mentioned are Mich Tel Co, Erie Tel & Tel Co, River RR, Illinois Steel Co bonds, and Chic & Which RR scrip with mixed liquidation values and coupon notes. several entries show 5s, 4s, 10s with percentages around 93-102% and notes of receivership or nonconvertible status.

Francis Henshaw & Co Nat Shawmut Bank Nat Bank of the Republic Nat Eagle Bank Eeeesnes Amoskeag Mfg Co Cocheco Mfg Co Lowell Migg Co Saas Mills New Bedford Worcester & Leicester St Ry Nat Tube Co Little ‘Tiger Mining Co Devonshire Building Trust Kansas City Memphis Birmingham Mtds Mich Tel Co Consol Mort Erie Tel & Tel Co Bs Ee River RR Illinois Steel’ Co Ss Chic Scrip

Love of a Bonnet sociable at First Congregational Church

The Ladies Benevolent Society hosted a monthly sociable at First Congregational Church with a supper led by Mrs. George McDonald and Mrs. Lawrence. Miss Jane Warfield supervised entertainment including piano by Mrs. Kingsbury and a farce "Love of a Bonnet" performed by Sera Lonto and others. Warfield’s class ran the candy table and Mrs. Williams chaired the apron sale. The Central M E church Men’s Band also held its first social at H. O. Brooks’s home with piano solos, readings, and phono selections by Mr. Berry.

Ladies” Benevolent Society First Congregational Church George McDonald Lawrence Jane EK. Warfield Kingsbury Sera Lonto Ethel Osgood Molly Munn Mae Chapman Pearl Butterfield Jane BE. Warfield Miss Warfield Mrs. Williams Central M. FE. Church H. O. Brooks A. Henderson Steady Judge Mr. Thomas Miss Brooks Miss Meredith Miss Corte Berry

Congregational Society Opens Two-Night Annual Fair

The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational church held its annual fair at Chelmsford Centre for two nights under favorable weather. Officers include Mrs. M A Batchelder president and Miss Marcia H Winn secretary treasurer. Tables offered fancy, household, apron, candy, and Klondike scenes with patriotic decor. An extensive program of vocal and instrumental music followed the supper, with local performers and guests contributing. The sale will continue with a changed program.

Chelmsford Centre Ladies’ Benevolent Society The Congregational Church Weather Bureau M. A. Batchelder W. W. Kilbourne Marcia H. Winn Elizabeth Litchfield Minne Hardy J. A. Barrett A. B. Woodworth Paul Dutton Margaret Ashworth Samuel Hagerman Wm. Mitchell A. J. Howe Myra Hubbard Emma Hubbard Katharine Kilbourne E. R. Marshall Pliny C. Bliss Carry Filliott Horace R. Knowton Edward B. Emerson CO le Howe A. Adams Ihate Dupee Wm. H. Hil Henry R. Hodson Wm. R. Fowler A. J. W. Sweet E. P. Barclay Lois Santamour C. EB. Staples Kate Dupee Henry W. Brown Isowell Carrie E. Read Fiscrence Tread Westford Daisy Shaw Merritt Grace Zitchferd Jack Ft. Parkhurst Scotland

Stock market slips amid London buying and weak mining shares

The market opened with a softer tone as London buying faded and industrials came under pressure. Sugar and leather declined while Pacific railroad stocks held some strength. bets on Bank of England easing supported sentiment. Industrial commission plans against trusts surfaced, with Atchison and American Sugar Refining making dividends and adjustments. Banks increasingly bid for municipal bonds even as some brokers anticipate longer stock deliveries.

Continental Tobaco Cochiti Montana Coke and Coal Co Bingham London Bank of England Rolston & Bass Rockefeller

Atchison Railroad and Mining Securities Ledger

A dated bank statement lists securities including Union Pacific and American Sugar Beet with unlisted options, along with mining listings Arcadian Boston and Montana and Santa Fe. It provides capital stock paid in, undivided profits, notes rediscounted, deposits, and a sworn cashier’s affidavit from Fred H. Ela on December 7.

Atchison Pfd Isis St. Ry Union Pacific Aay Arcadian Bingham Boston Montana Butte & Boston Cochiti Franklin Mitorl Santa Fe Santa Ysabel Amer Bel Tel Am. Steel & Wire East Boston Land Federal Steel U.S. Rubber Silus Land TATE Massachusetts Mipplesex Ss. i Fred H. Ela Coburn Appison Putnam A. Burrnics Gro. W. Firterp Lus Fund Csss

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