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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1903

Page

10

Local shopping ads highlight crafts, music, and lodge events

The page advertises a Huntington hall charity bazaar and rummage sale with Soldiers' Monument aid, outlines shops at 340 Bridge and 1128 Bridge streets, and promotes leather goods, mouldings, and a new Ring Music Co store at 110 Merrimack street. It notes Babbitt Co opticians and E A Wilson Co cement and bricks and invites Christmas framing.

Limburg Bridge Street E. A. Wilson & Co Babbitt Co Opticians Dutton Street Bon Marche Wator Huntington Hall Soldiers’ Monument Association Devine Harmon Merrimack Street The Ring Music Co Lowell

Local notices report ill health and appointments

Dr. R. E. Bell is ill at his home on Wannalandt street. Mr. C. F. Callahan, principal of the Butler school, was much improved yesterday. Mr. C. F. Hutchinson has been elected a director of the grand lodge of Ma of this state. W. T. Griffin and daughter Mie Harrington have traveled to New York Niagara Falls and Buffalo.

R. E. Bell Wannalandt Street C. F. Callahan Butler School C.F. Hutchinson Grand Lodge of Ma“a Mie "Hiack EP Harrington New York Niagara Falls Buffalo

Eliot Church Ladies' Charitable Society Holds Annual Meeting

The Eliot Congregational church society met in the vestry last night with a baked bean supper. Major Charles S. Proctor chaired the session, reports were read and accepted, and officers for the coming year were elected including vice president Mrs John Graham and secretary Miss Alice Pevey. The society shows a thriving treasury near 500 dollars and featured church quartet music and solos by several members.

Ladies’ Charitable Society Eliot Congregational Church Charles S. Proctor John Graham Alice Pevey W. J. Blake Harry Parker Amos Hill Charles Proctor Arthur Parker Geo. Holden L. A. Olney J. S. Banford Gree Karney F. H. Kelsey Urton Kinney Walter Burtt William Boss F. Prescott Chaoge

Injuries Fatal. Nashua Man Richard Farrell Dies

Richard J. Farrell of Nashua died Tuesday evening at the hospital after injuries suffered at Nashua Junction noon Tuesday. He had both legs crushed and a left hip injury with the left leg amputated. He had lived in Nashua five to six years and previously worked in Lowell. He is survived by his wife and five children John Richard Henry George and Mary a brother Dennis and a sister in Philadelphia and a brother Daniel J. The body will be brought here for burial Friday. Parishioner of St Patrick's Church for 25 years.

Richard J. Farrell Nashua Nashua Junction Mr. Farrell Lowell John Richard A Henry George Mary Dennis Philadelphia Daniel J St. Patrick's Church

Cahill and Wood marry in Choicest Books setting

Michael S. Cahill of Monson Mass and Dora E. Wood of 57 Cambridge Street wed last evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T Clayton Welles at his residence 549 Westford Street. Lawler's provided choicest stock of books in the city.

Michael S. Cahill Monson Mass Dora E. Wood Cambridge Street T. Clayton Welles Westford Street Lawler’s

Oriental Bazaar Ad Promotes G E Tradd Gifts

Geo E Tradd announces he has the best gifts and callers will get value in return. The ad urges shoppers to visit The Oriental Bazaar at 513 Merrimack Street in Lowell and not forget the store number. No branches exist.

Geo. E. Tradd Lowell

Highway Men Liquor Raid Sequel in Pelham

Martin Smith of Windham, New Hampshire, was robbed near the North Pelham electric line, beaten and relieved of $25 and four teeth. He later aided an illegal liquor investigation at Gumpeys hotel, leading to a raid, arrest, and fine for the proprietor. The three robbers remain at large.

Martin Smith Windham N. H North Pelham Mr. Smith Smith Pelham Gumpey’s Garipey George S. Butler B. F. Cutler C. W. Hobbs House of Correction

On the Wabash at the Opera House by Phelan Stock

A large audience enjoyed Joseph Arthur's drama On the Wabash at the Opera House last night despite bad weather. Edwin Forsberg led as Abe Early with Miss Courtney as Esther Starkey. other cast members included J J Owens, J R Mackey, R F Hutchins, Ernest Stone, George Ovey, John Kane, Marie Warren, Mabelle Estelle and Jeanette Howell. Specialties featured a vivid Dream World by Viscount d Hauterives and motion pictures.

Joseph Arthur Phelan Stock Company Edwin Forsberg Abe Early the Plough Boy Miss Courtney Esther Starley J. J. Owens J. R. Mackey R. F. Hutchins Ernest Stone George

Supreme Judicial Court weighs cy pres in church fund case

Arguments heard in George C Osgood et al v John Z Rogers et al before the state supreme judicial court on Tuesday and Wednesday. The $3000 fund from the dissolved John Street church is claimed by High Street church, Rogers Hall, and the next of kin. The cy pres doctrine is the central issue with no decision expected for weeks.

George C. Osgood John Z. Rogers Supreme Judicial Court Lowell John Street High Street Rogers Hall High Street Church John F. Haskell John J. Pickman C. H. Conant A. P. Sawyer John Street Church Haskell Pickman Conant

City Council Allocates 38000 For School Christmas Pay

In concurrence the council approved a 38000 appropriation to fund teachers Christmas wages. Twenty members attended despite rain. A 600 transfer within lands and buildings passed with little debate. Street reports outlined a seven day review, sidewalk assessments confirmed, and a concrete plant cost estimate ordered. Public baths committee meeting was postponed.

J. J. Hayes

Physical culture and dressmaking classes meet tonight

Y. W. C. A. announces that the physical culture and dressmaking classes will meet this evening at 7.30. The junior branch of the physical culture will meet this afternoon.

He Was a Particular Man and Visited Young's Barber Shop

A man praised Mr Young's barber shop in Hildreth building Lowell for its careful grooming and superior service. He claimed his travels showed no barber shop matched the attention to patrons here and urged others to value the Lowell shop.

Young's Hildreth Mr.Young Lowell

The Jolly Grass Widows at Academy of Music This Week

Crowded matinee and evening shows at the Academy of Music as The Jolly Grass Widows continues all week. The burlesque “One Night and Gone” features clean comedy new jokes music and a lively rhythm with a well trained chorus superb costumes and strong variety numbers. Performances run every afternoon and evening with fast paced entertainment from curtain rise to final fall.

Jolly Grass Widows Academy of Music

Casto Theatre Hosts Nelson Milledge in Officer Grogan

Nelson and Milledge star in the bright comedy Officer Grogan at Casto theatre this week. The Todd Judge Family acrobats perform startling feats and are hailed as the best. Green trading stamps accompany every orchestra ticket with two stamps for matinees and five for evening shows. Reserved seats available by telephone.

Nelson and Milledge Casto Theatre Officer Grogan Todd-Judge

Death of Ira R. Allen Prominent Vermont Republican Leader

Ira R. Allen, 44, longtime chairman of the Vermont Republican state committee, died after a brief illness of pneumonia. A Fair Haven businessman, he led the party through multiple campaigns, served in the state Legislature, and held posts in Masonry and banking. He was unmarried.

Ira R. Allen Republican State Committee Vermont Fair Haven Mr. Allen Republican Party Allen Allen National Bank

Webster announces birth of son in city

In this city on December 4 a son was born to Mr and Mrs James E Webster of Westford Street. Lawler's advertises pocketbooks and purses.

Casey Sends Cordial Letter To Lowell Mayor Re-Election

James B. Casey Democratic candidate for mayor of Lowell sends a friendly letter congratulating Mayor Howe on re-election. Howe awaits police commissioner decision after year end with several Republicans named. Col Chadwick considered despite Tremont & Suffolk duties. A recount is sought in ward 9 due to a 17 vote school committee margin.

James B. Casey Howe Lowell Charles BE. Howe Lowel Mass Frank Stearns Edwards’ Chene- Laforest Beals Col A. M. Chadwick Col. Chadwick Offihe Tremont & Suffolk Fmight Tremont & Suffolk Col. Chadwick -Als License Commissiom

Fraternal lodge activities and upcoming entertainments

Fraternal groups from Princess lodge to Emulus Thompson Commandery held meetings and elected officers. New members admitted, entertainments planned including a January ball with Brigham’s orchestra, and a New Year supper and dance slated. Comrades mustered in, officers installed, and routine business conducted amid inclement weather.

Princess Lodge No. 12 I. C. D. of St. George Emulus Thompson Commandery N. C Chester G. Ingalls Mary A. Merrill Edith J. Coggeshall Walter H. Gilman F. K Fred H. Coggeshall Walter H. Emmett Walter E. Phelps W. I Independent Hospitaller Dames of Malta Highland Hall Elvira E. Gladwin

Arrest of John Struzek on warrant in handcuffs

A Pole named John Struzek was arrested yesterday afternoon on a police warrant by Inspector Laflamme. The report notes a local item mentioning Lawley selling a teacher's Bible for 98 cents.

John Struzek Laflamme Lawley

Big Seizure At Moody Street Saloon

Inspector Brown seized liquor worth over $100 from an empty tenement behind John J. Dawson's saloon at Moody and Suffolk. The haul included 22 bottles of ale, whiskey in several containers totaling many gallons, gin in a jug, and a tag with Dawson's name. No claimant appeared. liquor was taken to the police station.

John J. Dawson Moody and Suffolk Streets

Larceny of Clothing Arrest of Mary Earle alias Armstrong

Mary A Earle alias Armstrong aged 37 was arrested by Inspector Walsh for alleged larceny of a coat and black dress skirt from Lizzie Ellsworth at 116 Appleton street. Ellsworth says the items were taken from her room after Mary entered while she was away. A key to the room was found on Mary. Mary claims Lizzie gave the clothing. She has 31 police court appearances in 16 years, mostly for drunkenness, with prior sentences in county jails and state institutions.

Mary A. Earle Armstrong Inspector Walsh Lizzie Ellsworth Appleton Street Mary Ellsworth Police Elizabeth Ellsworth Lizzie Mary Earle State Farm Sherborn

Obituary notices of Welch Mulrain Killey and Ward families

Lyman Welch former resident of this city died at St. Johns hospital last night. Catherine Mulrain two years nine months died at parents home 50 Worthen street. Mary Theresa Killey infant daughter of Edward and Mary Killey died at city hospital. Mrs Rose Ward wife of Patrick Ward of North Chelmsford died last night at sister's home 42 Common street leaving husband two children Mildred and Ruth and siblings Mary Elizabeth Sarah Bambrick and John.

Lyman Welch Willard C Charles A. Welch St. John's Hospital Canaan N. H Catherine F. Mulrain James Catherine Worthen Street Mary Theresa Killey Edward Mary Killey Molloy Rose A. Ward Patrick S. Ward North Chelmsford Common Street Mildred Ruth Mary Elizabeth Sarah Bambrick John

Funeral Services For Kennedy And Dufresne Held

Funeral services were held yesterday for Thomas J. Kennedy at his home on 42 Eighteenth street with Rev. George F. Martin officiating. Mrs. Jenkins and Miss Hathaway sang. Bearers were Dr. G. M. Ward Fred Horne Matthew Rawlinson and Geo H Knowles. Burial followed in Edson cemetery. Earlier, Miss Minnie Dufresne’s funeral was at St. Jean Baptiste’s church with Rev. Fr. Brullard OML officiating. Bearers included Francis Paquin Wm Lennan Pierre Leblanc Jr Joseph Griffin Valmore Barras and Paul Albert. Burial was at St. Joseph’s cemetery with committal by Rev. Fr. Diss OML. Undertaker Albert supervised.

Thomas J. Kennedy Eighteenth Street George F. Martin D. D Jenkins Miss Hathaway Kirk Street Undertaker Young G. M. Ward Fred Horne Matthew Rawlinson Geo. H. Knowles Edson Cemetery Minnie Dufresne St. Jean Baptiste’s Church Brullard O. M. L Francis Paquin Wm. Lennan Pierre Leblanc, Jr Joseph Griffin Valmore Barras Paul Albert St. Joseph's Cemetery Diss. O. M. L Albert

Welch Polchlopek Doucette Obits From Local In Memoriam

Welch Lyman S of Annan Street New Hampshire dies in city hospital. Funeral in New Hampshire at family home Friday. Polchlopek Peter son of Ian and Maryanna, age 2 years 6 months, dies at State hospital. Doucette Marie Helene age 3 months 25 days, at North Chelmsford residence of Jean and Fanny Doucette.

Welch St. John’s Hosital Lyman S. Welch Annan Street N. H New Hampshire Polchlopek State Hospital Peter Ian Maryanna Polchlopek Doucette North Chelmsford Jean Fanny Doucette Marie Helene Doucette

City man jailed for drunkenness in Nashua court

Joseph Goddard of this city appeared in Nashua police court yesterday and was sentenced to thirty days in jail for drunkenness. The item references Lawler's Book Store and poets.

Joseph Goddard Nashua Lawler’s Book Store

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