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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1901

Page

3

Foresters Hold Memorial Service for 43 Lost Members

The Lowell Foresters held a memorial service in Foresters hall yesterday afternoon honoring 43 members who died in the past year. About 500 mourners attended as a casket, mourning decor, and candles marked the solemn event. John W. McEvoy gave the address, with Rev. Richard S. Burke delivering the benediction and a program by Hibbard's orchestra and the St. Michael's church quartet.

Lowell Foresters Foresters Hall Lowell Forestry Hibbard E. Cc. Lavigneur St. Michael's Church Quartette Edmund Costello C. R. Court Merrimack Rebecca Camp Edward B. Wright William I. Wright Clara Arch E. Urania Wright Fitchburg Worcester Mabel King Billerica Middlesex Commonwealth Anna Elizabeth Richardson S. S. Matthews Danielson Connecticut Adith Beveridge Milwaukee Wisconsin George E Kinney Mary R. Kinney Grace N. Kinney Boston Suffolk Mary E. Kinney George BE Campridge Lowell Cuartes J. McIntire Esquire H. Folsom Register

Foresters of America Honor Dead in Memorial Service

The gathering led by Edmund Costello, with W. A. Hogan presiding, recited roll calls of members who died in the past year. Candles, hymns, and a solemn memorial ceremony followed, honoring Foresters and Companions of the Forest with prayers on a day of sorrow and remembrance.

Court Hogan Roscoe McDaniels Edmund Costello St. Michael's James A. Murphy Nano Gallagher Thomas P. Boulger Foresters of America

Alban blames Panama railroad for isthmian disturbances

Gen Alban, Colombian commander, returned to Colon from Bocas Del Toro and blamed the Panama railroad for recent trouble at the isthmian gates. He said the dispute arose from men unable to speak Spanish, noted Venezuela has 10000 troops near Tachira, and warned of a forthcoming lawsuit over moving the enemy to Colon gates. He claimed Colombia’s interior is nearly quiet and peace prospects are bright.

Colon Colombia Galveston Alban Tribune Bocas del Toro Panama Associated Press Bocas Venezuela Tachira San Cristobal Las Cascadas Republic

Irish Envoys Visit Providence in Enthusiastic Rally

John E Redmond Patrick McHugh and Thomas ODonnell with a Boston delegation arrived at Union station and were welcomed by Irish American citizens. They spoke at Infantry hall to about 3000 people, urging Irish freedom and prompting a local United Irish League branch formation. Tonight's rally caps their Providence visit before Europe departure next Wednesday.

Providence Hk. I John E. Redmond Patrick McHugh Thomas O’donnell Boston Union Station Narraganset Hotel Infantry Hall Spooner Redmond Ireland United Irish League Europe

Compulsory Education Urged by Filipino Official Aides

Manila luncheon hosted by the Press Club of Manila features Acting Civil Governor Wright General Chaffee and L R Willey. Willey states compulsory education for Filipino children is a principal government obligation. Wright and Chaffee emphasize sustaining civil authority and establishing American institutions in the Philippines.

Manila Press Club of Wright Gen. Chaffee L. R. Willey Philippines Chaffee Wilfley

Vote for Dimon Paid Adv Encourages justice and liberality

A community oriented political advertisement urges voters to support Dimon, promoting fairness and open-minded governance as guiding principles. The brief note frames Dimon as a choice aligned with just and liberal policy.

Dimon

Six Day Team Race Opens Madison Square Garden

International six day bicycle team race begins in Madison Square Garden with 17 teams led by Freeman and Walthour. prize money totals 1500 for first and 250 for sixth, rule changes allow riders to continue after a tire puncture.

New York Madison Square Garden Willam C. Rothwell Simar France Jiall McLaren England Fisher Chevellier LePoutre Muller Italy Fredericks Jaak Switzerland Kerff DeRek Belgium Karnstadt Franks Germany Lawson Julius Sweden Butler McDean Scotland Newkirk Munro Southern McEachern Walthour McFarland Freeman California King and Samuel Bobby” Walthour Archie’ McWachern Gougoltz Simaro Miller Waller Elkes Jimmy’ Michael Hal Hall de Roeck Norcott Jones Cleveland

Major Van Tetes Doubtful Death Report Amid Duel Claims

Amsterdam reports inability to confirm Maj. Van Tetes death after claims of a duel with Prince Henry. Telegraaf says he had a quiet night and an operation by Prof. Narauth. Utrecht hospital and official circles offer no information.

Amsterdam Major van Tetes Wilhelmina Prince Henry

Haljo Tied to Sofia Arrest and Stone Kidnapping

Vienna reports Haljo, detained in Sofia on December 7, is alleged to be involved in the kidnapping of Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary, in a broader claim linking him to the Stambuloff assassination case.

Vienna Haljo Sofia Stambuloff Ellen M. Stone

New Sleeping Car Service to Chicago From Boston

Announcement of a new sleeping car service leaving South Station Boston at 6 p m with through routes to Buffalo Detroit and Chicago via Boston Albany New York Central and Michigan Central railroads described as the best quickest safest direct double track service from New England. Promotion by A B Hanson General Passenger Agent invite readers to request a brochure titled West Bound.

Chicago South Station Boston Buffalo Detroit Albany New York Central Michigan Central New England Hanson

Fleeced Flannels for Kimona Dressing Gowns

A. G Pollard & Co advertises Panne flannelette 48 s i extra heavy fleeced material in patterns suited for kimona jackets and morning gowns. Prices quoted per yard and remnants offered in center aisle Palmer street store and basement listings.

Palmer Street A. G Pollard & CO

For Sale Advertisement Listing Details

For sale an excellent business opportunity in the city center due to owner managing another business. Also for sale a five acre farm two miles from Lowell post office with one acre of woods fruit trees new buildings and priced at $1200. Apply to T. H. Elliott 6 Central Street.

Lowell T. H. Elliott Central Street

Gen Dimon Candidate Appeal

A statement praising Gen Dimon as a candidate with unquestioned purpose and ability to protect taxpayers. The line urges voters to cast their ballot for Dimon with a paid advertisement note.

Gen Dimon

Dry Sunday in Providence Brings Raids on Barrooms

Police patrolled Providence Rhode Island Sunday as liquor sellers faced restrictions. Two kitchen barroom raids and three arrests marked the day while officers emphasized enforcement and caution. Dealers anticipated post license profits but found compliance demanding and vigilance steady.

Providence R. I Police Commission

Pneumatic dynamite gun test at Hilton Head shows promise

Savannah reports the new pneumatic gun tested yesterday under army officers led by Major Ira McNutt. Located at Port Royal harbor entrance, it demonstrated a 6000 yard range with eight projectiles, six detonating on impact and two with depth fuses. Nitro gelatine charges ranged 50 to 200 pounds. Five dummies tested speed, all fired within 10 12 minutes, followed by forty 1180 pound dummies in an endurance run with no hitch.

Savannah Hilton Head Army Ira McNutt Ordnance Department Port Royal Harbor

Duelling in Austria-Hungary Nearing End After Petition

A Vienna Times despatch says a public appeal has led to a doomed duel culture in Austria Hungary. The protest was signed by influential and ordinary citizens, with Austrian society represented, and a similar Hungarian movement is under way.

London The Times Vienna Austria-Hungary Hungary

Devoe Paints Backed by Easy Dealer Guarantee

A Lowell Massachusetts letter to the mayor recounts Devoe lead and zinc paint guarantees offering sales agents latitude to resolve complaints at their expense. It cites Rhinebeck New York dealer J H Asher & Co reporting only one complaint since 1876 due to rain before the fourth coat. The firm defends leaving discretion to the local dealer to act fairly.

Devoe J. H. Asher & Co Rhinebeck N. Y F. W. Devoe & CO

Benson's Plaster claims unmatched quick relief and trust

A promotional note extols Benson's Plaster as faster and more effective than rival plasters for coughs lumbago asthma bronchitis and other external ailments. It cites 5000 physicians and a wide public approval and urges purchase from druggists with 25 cent samples, via Seabury Johnson Mfg. Chemists NY.

Benson Europe America United States Seabury & Johnson, Mfg N.Y

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the Foresters’ Memorial Services Supreme Chief Ranger W. A John W. McEvoy Ers Bizet Miss Gallagher Wiegand Emn Messrs Murphy Boulger Richard S. Burke North Chelmsford R. S. Burke W. A. Hogan Foresters’ Memorial Foresters Enaieline Rew Young Corbett Walthour and Miss Stone Adams Providence Police Commission S. C David Fagan Bongabon Neuva Veija 24Th Colored) Infantry Fagin Lowell, Mass Sapolio Pain Parker RED Cross Carter & Sherburne’s Merrimack, Cor Bridge St Pawtucketville Grand Street Highlands Belvidere High Street W. &. Dodge, Wirt Aan Central Commonwealth OF Massachu Lowell Steam Carpet Cleaning Works GC. H. Chadwick & CO F. L. Maddocks Harry Richardsons Merrimack Street Dr. Benoit
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