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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1898

Page

7

Murphy Confesses to City Financial Scheme

The Citizen reports Murphy admitting no city work in the past year except one day on Carter street school under a contractor. He says he did not earn the $186.89 paid by the city and details a scheme involving Superintendent True to transfer funds. The account covers his meeting at city hall, a late note from True, a side trip to Welch’s saloon, and a later examination behind closed doors.

fLainard D. Murphy Carter Street Murphy City Hall Wiliam T. True Tine True Qua E. B. Peirce Committee On Lands and Koward D. Murphy Crosby and Kidder Streets Trust Company Citiz N

Chaotic city hall hearing over committee chairmanship and bills

The investigation into city accounts and committee leadership moves forward as Alderman Wiggin and others clash over chairmanship. City Solicitor Qua debates role while Alderman Cosgrove is seated as chair. The session covers bill stamping, auditing practices, and potential bill irregularities, with True awaiting counsel and a recess taken after questioning.

Committee to Conduct Inquiry Adopts Adjournment Plan

The committee voted to have the city solicitor act only as legal adviser and then rescinded that decision. Mr Tuttle moved to adjourn until 5 p m Friday. Mr Qua said he would be ready to begin work next morning and for a night hearing if needed. Wiggin suggested more time, Cosgrove proposed consulting Supt True's counsel. Qua said no lawyer is known. Committee adjourned subject to chair call and may meet tonight.

Burton H. Wiggin True Murphy F. W. Qua Wiggin Alderman Tuttle Tuttle Alderman Cosgrove Cosgrove Qua Mr. Cosgrove Garvey FE. T. Goward Goward Mail Committee On Accounts Committee On Morning Mail Mr. Wiggin Mr. Goward Supt. True

Reform Club Ladies Auxiliary entertainment in Columbia

The Lowell Reform club Ladies Auxiliary staged an evening program in Columbia half last night with piano and violin solos, songs, readings, and duets by local artists. A dancing session followed. committee members included Miss Wel lie McNabb and Miss Delia Kehliher. In the Odd Fellows fair, Mayor Bennett visited and patrons filled the tables. Featured acts were Walter Mason, Faith Doty, Mrs. Clark, and Mrs. Mansfield. Court General Shields F of A initiated ten and accepted six propositions. Bay State Colony UOPF nominated officers. Passaconaway Tribe Red Men held exams and prepared for a turkey supper and entertainment next Thursday.

Lowell Reform Club Columbia Michael McHugh Archibald Torquay O. T. Bamber John Lavvalle Fank Dorcott Laura Mary Perrin Lizzie McGrath George McKenna Lizzie Maguire John Keyes Annie May Maher Wellie McNabb Delia Kehliher Aids Rose Connolly Annie Hartley Mamie Hartley Mayor Bennett Walter Mason Faith Doty Clark Mansfield Bay State Colony Bay State Hall Passaconaway Tribe of Red Men Hall

Belmonts Beatens and Electric Oil Relief

Belmonts Beaten claim instant relief from croup using Dr Thom as Eclectric Oil. Advert claims the remedy is perfectly safe and never fails, available at any drug store.

Croup Thomas

Frogs of Windham charm crowd at Grace Universalist operetta

The Grace Universalist church venue, now Savoy theatre, hosted a lively performance of The Frogs of Windham by Burton Leavitt Leavitt. Cast led by Warren Hill and Harry Newell, with Elizabeth A. Duxbury as Gypsy Queen, delivered bright music, strong ensemble work, and engaging dances to a near full house. Henry H. Harris organized the show with help from the church’s youth group.

Grace Universalist Church Shattuck Street Universalist Savoy Theatre Windham Burton BE. Leavilit Highlands Kendal Weston Miss Learned Windham Green Col. Dyer England Lord Linwood Dorothy Sam Larrabee Col. Elderkin Follet Frog Pond Norwich Larrabee Scarlet Feather Stephen White Lairahee Leavtt Warren Hill James Donnelly Herbert Webster Jeannette Louise McLaughlin Daisy Shaw Merritt Harry Newell George Sturtevant H. D. Ferguson Frank Davis Elizabeth A. Duxbury Colonel Dyer Warren C. Hill Harry H. Newell Capt Follett Uncas James E. Donnelly Parson White Frank O. Davis George F. Sturtevant Lim Berger Nepmuck Nepmuck Indian. Herbert E. Webster Prime Dyer Harry W. Knowlton Tom Follett Jack Folllett Lewis A. Pierce Percy H. Moody Alice M. Tucker Zaida Queen Zera Ethel Hanson Zora Elizabeth E. Spofford Zitta Katrine L. Jeanette Zilla Margaret Cheney Zona Lilla Roche Zara Ethel M. Lawrence Zappa Edith ._M. Sparks Ioletta Ella M. Collins King’s Gavotte Daisy J. Ripley Mabelle Cragin Nina B. Wood Edith L. Whitcomb Ethel M. Lawrences S. Alice Gray Lilisa B. Geen Blache M. Farrington Edith M. Sparks Elsie M. Cragin Helen S. Hartwell Water Muzzey Arthur W. Lovejoy Albert L. Wilson Geo. A. Gardner Robert Libby Frederick Clements Nelson Gray Everett Frank Gray Royal P. White William Bagley Chester Hill William Co. Walsh Milton R. Corey Albert Wilson Captain Follet Dyer Henry H. Harris Young People's Society of the Church

Murray Club Grows as Supper Becomes Annual Event

In a First Universalist church parlor, Murray club members and guests held their first annual supper. The group began three years ago with about 15 social founders and now lists around 65 members. Speakers Rev. C W Huntington and George H Johnson praised church unity and community bonding, while musical selections complemented the evening.

First Universalist Church Murray Club C. E. Fisher Arthur D. Gilbert C. W.huntington George H. Johnson Adirondacks Rangeley Lakes Scummer Johnson

Successful Christmas Sale at Unitarian Vestry

The Women’s Alliance by the Vestry held a successful Christmas sale and supper yesterday afternoon and evening. A graphophone exhibit entertained children. sales tables offered useful articles and good business. committees managed fancy, cake, aprons and bags, grab bag, and Christmas tree sections with many volunteers assisting including Miss Adélaide Baker and Miss Mary Wight.

Way and Women' S Alliance Geo. le Hooper J. Tyler Stevens Langdon Adams C. W .Wilder George Bowers Mary Wight W. 5. Lamson Charles Kimball Chas. Blanchard Frank Shaw Pindar Geo. Stanley Noyes Carney Geo. Carter Anna Anderson C. T. Billings A. K. Chadwick E. J. Hylan Gee F. Richardson Adélaide Baker F. M. Robinson George H. Bartlett Florence Young Samuel Youngs C. I. Bowers Geo. Chandler Meta Jefferson Harret Bradley Dora Smiley Arthur Gerry Charles IE. Page W. Wilder Percy Parker C. R. Talbot Ellingwood Carter

Paige Street Church Men Banquet and Entertainment

The Paige street church Men’s league held its annual banquet and an evening program starting with supper at 7 45 in the basement followed by solos readings cornet and songs performed by local members. Committee members and hostess volunteers are listed for service and support.

Men's League Paige Street Church Charles O. Allen Isabel Wiggin Gertrude Pratt Ida Rogers Sadie Porter Lottie Lewis Etta Salmon Cleo Harthaway Flora Armstrong Grace Hatch Mabel Atlen Eva Hoisington Bertha Merrill Maud Landers 5S. L. Brown J. H. Brennan Mathew McKean John Wyman Francis Roberts D. P. Knowlton Nellie Joy Anna Campbell

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