Christmas shopping notices fill Lowell ads in 1903
The December 7 1903 issue lists a bustle of holiday promotions: A H Cluer advertises coats blankets robes and sleigh bells at 340 Bridge Street while Dupuis offers fashion reductions and a mecca Lawler's Book Store promotes vast Christmas goods and trading stamps to December 30. Doors open for First Trinitarian church festival December 9 with children performing The Little Gypsy operetta at 7 45 p.m. Ellingwood Co features Turkish Egyptian and Japanese embroidery and jewelry by A J Houston of New York.
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Dutton Street
N. Dupuis
Wyman
A. J. Houston
New York
Ellingwood & Co
Lawler
New England
Merrimack Street
John Street
Local notes on residents and social events in Lowell
Frank Wood, returning from Ottawa university after a recent fire, comes home to Meadowcroft Street. George F. Morgan leads Nashua Postal office, James T. Caffrey becomes Lowell Coal foreman. A large social gathering at Mr and Mrs James Blackstock on Boylston Street features Miss Bertha G Sawyer Dermot James Thompson Mr Wm Reid and Miss Sawyer guitar selections. Mrs Erline Burill stays in Nashua at 114 Ford Street. A political ad backs William T Patten for Purchasing Agent promising businesslike leadership.
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Frank Wood
Lowell
Ottawa University
Meadowcroft Street
George F. Morgan
Lowell Postal Telegraph Office
Nashua
The
Postal
James T. Caffrey
Lawrence
Lowell Coal Company
James Blackstock
Boylston Street
Bertha G. Sawyer
Boston
Dermot
James Thompson
Wm. Reid
Miss Sawyer
Erline Burill
Ford Street
Peter Buckland Arrested for Larceny of Trip Book
Peter Buckland, once a bartender here, was arrested near the fair grounds by Inspectors Maher and Laflamme on a warrant for larceny of a trip book from Thomas H. Kelley. The alleged theft occurred over two years ago and Buckland has not returned to town since. The case is expected to be resolved.
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Peter Buckland
Fair Grounds
Maher
Laflamme
Thomas H. Kelley
Buckland
Peptiron and Pepticon Pills Ad by Hood Co
An advertising notice presents Peptiron Pills chocolate coated as easily assimilated with pepsin iron manganese celery phosphorus and other tonics. The pills are said to aid nervousness dyspepsia anemia neuralgia sleeplessness exhaustion and to nourish strengthen quiet the nervous system improve digestion give color flesh and vigor and promote natural sleep. Pepticon Pills priced 50 cents or one dollar prepared by C Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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C. Hood CO
Lowell
Mass
Catholic Foresters Plan English Speaking Court in Lowell
A yesterday afternoon meeting at the Old Odd Fellows hall discussed forming an English speaking Court of Catholic Foresters for Lowell's English speaking Catholics. Currently Courts St. Antoine and St. Paul are French speaking. Dr. G. A. Payette and Azaire Thibeault led the discussion and another gathering is set to follow.
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Old Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lowell
Order
Court St. Antoine
Court St. Paul
G. A. Payette
Azaire Thibeault
Non-Union Basis Causes San Francisco Restaurant Closures
San Francisco restaurants in wholesale and shopping districts will close and stay closed until the union cooks and waiters strike is settled. When they reopen it will be on a non-union basis. The Restaurant Keepers association with about 70 members made the decision yesterday, with around 200 smaller non-union eateries closing in sympathy.
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San Francisco
Restaurant Keepers’ Association
Burglars Foiled by Store Owners In Danvers
Adv. Danvers, Dec. 7. Burglars were discovered at work in the stores of David S. Brown and Horace G. Putnam here during the night by Chas. Woodman who notified the proprietors. Four robbers were in the stores and when Messrs. Brown and Putnam appeared the burglars met them with a volley from revolvers and made their escape.
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Danvers
David S. Brown
Horace G. Putnam
Chas. Woodman
Messrs. Brown
Christian Science speaker in Huntington hall draws large audience
Nearly a thousand attended Sunday afternoon as Edward A. Kimball of Chicago spoke on Christian Science, presenting a wide view of the belief. In local politics Ward one voters are urged to back Charles A. Kelly for council, while William T. Patten is presented as a fair, independent Purchasing Agent candidate. Taxpayer voters are advised to support Howe.
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Huntington Hall
Edward A. Kimball
Chicago, Ill
William T. Patten
Advy
Lowell
Vote Casey For Mayor In Progressively Clean City Change
In a municipal campaign appeal, supporters push Casey as an honest progressive candidate who will implement fair taxation, curb tax raids, and ensure finances are safe. They promise an administration focused on the many, not a few, and pledge steady leadership at Lowell City Hall.
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Casey
Treasury
City Hall
Lowell
Dirty Attacks on Mr Casey in Lowell Campaign
In Lowell politics the Howe group uses dirty tactics to undermine Mr Casey. A malicious card attacking his intentions circulated to aid his opponent, but Casey urges fair play and integrity. He appeals to intelligent voters to support him and oppose liquor interests backing Howe.
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Casey
Howe
Lowell
Mr. Casey
Hold Fast to That Which Is Good Howe for Mayor
A Lowell civic ballot endorses Charles E. Howe for another term, urging voters to reelect him for continued fiscally prudent municipal management. The appeal highlights Howe’s experience, a policy of economical expenditure, reduced borrowing, and sustained support for police, fire, schools, streets, sewer, and water services. Election is tomorrow Tuesday December 8 with polls 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Charles E. Howe
Howe
No-license favored by Rev Dr Huntington in Lowell sermon
Rev Dr Huntington urged no license for liquor in Lowell citing Nehemiah 7 3 that doors be shut and bars barred He claimed no license reduces harm fewer arrests and less suffering among the poor while noting tax shifts and questioning licensed vendors influence on illegal sales He urged continuation of no license despite tax concerns and city finances
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Lowell
Huntington
Meeting of the Peoples Forum presided by Charles Cowley
The Yesterday gathering of the Peoples Forum drew a large crowd with several municipal speeches. A letter of regret from Mayor Howe was read noting his inability to attend. The event occurred in Lowell, Massachusetts, on December 4, 1903, with Cowley presiding.
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People’s Forum
Charles Cowley
Howe
Drugstore arrest over whiskey sale at 322 Bridge Street
Denis O'Brien, a druggist at 322 Bridge Street, was arrested by Inspector Brown at 6 10 last evening while making a sale of a half pint of whiskey. He was bailed at the police station. Also included are election ads urging votes for Howe and local candidates Edward H. Foye and William T. Patten.
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Denis O'Brien
Bridge Street
Brown
O’brien
Exhibition of Water Colors by Edward S Brigham
Exhibition of water colors by Edward S Brigham at No 239 Westford Street continues for two weeks. Public cordially invited. Lawler's Book Store will bring to the office 20 years of business experience and says he will receive votes from thinking people for city welfare. If elected Casey will go to city hall with no pledge except to act for the good of all. Toy picture books at Lawler's.
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Edwards
Brigham
Westford Street
William T. Patten
Adv
Casey
City Hall
Adyvy
G E Irada announces gifts at 218 Merrimack Street
The ad by Geo E Irada promotes getting the best gifts from his store. It emphasizes memorable returns for customers and urges not to forget the number 218 Merrimack Street for shopping. The message frames a slogan about unique offerings and customer satisfaction.
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G. E. T. Get
Geo. E.irada
Lowell
Ental Bagnar
Merrimack Street
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Lowell Daily Courier
Burn Wilson
A. H. Cluer
Fred. C. Church
Davis & Sargent, Marshall & Crosby
Duff Machine Co
Lowell Scale Co
Mr. Patten
Ady
Edward H. Foye
William H. Wilson
McIntire & Wilson
L Dertian
Catholic Foresters
Christian Science
Charles A. Kelly
Council
Dr. Huntington
Wiliam J. Patters
People's Forum
Charles Cowley, Esq
People’ S Born
Denis O’brien
Centralville
Bridge St
Lawler’s Book Store
Lawler’s
Edward Everett Adams
Odd Fellows Temple
Middlesex Street
William S. Griffin
Swan Building
Effie L. Palmer
Swan Bidg
Prescott
Prescott Street
Carter & Sherburne’s
Bsu
Bisee Merrimack, Cor
W. P. Brazer & CO
Central Cor
Harry
Richardson
J J. McMannon
Brookside
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