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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
10
Burn Wilson's Coal offers soft hats at 1.38 and coal at 2 dollars. H L Bailey & Co advertises 69 Merrimack street. If coal is unaffordable hot water bottles start at 49 cents. A W Dows & Co promotes the 7-20-4 ten cent cigar on sale through first class dealers in New England and wholesale by jobbers.
Mrs A A Denton of 416 Westford Street will spend the winter at Burnap Cottage in Southern Pines North Carolina. Rev C W Huntington gave an illustrated talk on Norway at the High Street church for the Young People’s society. He showed 50 to 60 slides from a summer trip with party members depicting the route to North Cape and back via Christiania and Norway’s natural features and events of the journey.
A Westminster Presbyterian church fair at the Y M C A rooms opened yesterday afternoon and evening with strong social and financial promise. Decorations and attentive attendants colored the booths. Committees include Fancy table Mrs. Robert Walker chairwoman, Candy and fruit table Mrs. Hattie Frazier, Cake table Mrs. Duncan McKinnon, Apron table Miss Maggie Dickinson, Gents furnishing Kenneth McKittrick, Art table John Finch, Fishing pond Mrs. Wm. McElroy, Advertising Mrs. D. T. McKinnon, Supper Mrs. Archibald, Market D. T. McKinnon, Lemonade George Purl, Handkerchief Jennie McKittrick.
Painters hall hosted a dampened turnout as officers’ election was postponed to December 24. The main issue is a State Legislature bill to license all stationary firemen, with broad legislative support. Once rival unions now unite to back the measure, a joint three-association committee meets in Boston next Sunday at 2 PM to discuss it.
Dan Gray, a Minneapolis wheel barrow pusher, aims to cover 14,000 miles in 700 days to pay off a $2500 mortgage held by John Helton of Mankato. After 517 miles in 22 days, he is 77 miles ahead of schedule and has gained seven pounds. Gray’s route spans Portland Missouri Jacksonville Florida San Francisco Tacoma and back to Minneapolis. He will be away two years to complete the journey, leaving his wife and three children. Chicago Inter Ocean.
An old testimony recounts how coffee worsened a woman’s nervous system, stomach failure, and insomnia. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, she recovers fully, regains energy, sleeps well, and gains mental sharpness. A friend also improves after stopping coffee.
The Lowell Historical Society, formed from the Old Residents' Historical Association, held its first meeting in Memorial hall with Professor Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard addressing members. New members were welcomed, the society outlined plans to publish a sixth volume from existing records, and emphasized collecting material to illuminate Lowell's 1845 to 1865 period.
Knights of Sherwood Forest postponed six month officer elections to December 29. Three candidates initiated. two more applications handed in. Prosperity circle hosted a 50-couple complimentary dance in Foresters hall led by Minnie Keilon and a committee. Cadet orchestra performed. Semi annual election set for December 30. Emulus Thompson commandery held a busy meeting with Grand Commander Rauskolb and Crowther visiting. Degree work on one candidate conducted by a mixed staff of five ladies and six men. Grand officers spoke, supper followed. Committees organized supper and entertainment with local members assisting.
The Ladies' Charitable association of the Eliot church held a supper then its annual business session. Officers elected include President Mrs Co N Childs and Vice President Mrs E W Pease. Reports from secretary Mrs C T Flemings and treasurer Miss Clara Horne noted. Music by the church quartette and a duet by Miss Maude C Blackmer and Mr Edward Swift followed.
Mr. W Hi leaves for his trial date amid a troubling scandal involving Mrs. Per kine alias Mrs. F L Roberts. He reads the gossip then destroys it in fire, pacing the room in mental strain. He avoids friends, talks to himself, and shows wild eyes and fear of sounds.
A dramatic case unfolds as a woman seeks damages for fractured affections. She expects a substantial award and plans spending, aided by a patent appetite for dress gear. Public interest soars as the Y M C A hosts a December 13 trial likely to attract a large crowd with startling and humorous moments.
Ann Arbor authorities report the University of Michigan faculty have taken a firm stand against betting by students under their jurisdiction. About $4000 in wagers were posted at a Thanksgiving football game, prompting the faculty senate to adopt resolutions that suspend students for betting on any event involving university teams in the future.
Rev Geo E Martin D D leads Bible study at Kirk Street church Friday at 7 30 in connection with the regular Friday service The pastor will deliver an instructive lecture on The Ten Commandments to accompany the evening service
Clyde Fitch adapts The Bird in the Cage from German to a Massachusetts paper mill setting. Cast includes Goring, Loring, Daly, Milliken, Post, Satterlee, Harrigan, Henderson, and Earle. The play centers on Rosalie torn between virtuous Philip Loring and foreman Johnson, with Milliken praised. the company sets stage for The Defender next.
A theater synopsis reviews the play When the Harvest Days Are Over. Tom Johnson’s absence as a father drives Jessie’s romance with Robert Travers while an adopted son schemes to separate them. After numerous trials the lovers reunite as harvest days end, with a second love story between Billie and Sal. Admission for ladies with a coupon is 15 cents for best reserved seats tonight.
Rev D J Stafford of Washington DC will speak on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar next Wednesday evening Dec 17 at Associate hall under Knights of Columbus auspices. At 34 he is noted for deep literary and oratorical skill, wide Shakespeare library, and a fine voice and elocution.
The city committee on public baths met at city hall for a short session. Chairman Roche and Councilmen Parks and Worcester attended while Burns and Derby were absent. The panel approved pursuing a public baths system and to review potential sites O Dowd estate on Hurd Street Sanborn estate on Lee Street and Coburn estate on Merrimack Street. The water department reported about 100 meters out of order due to the cold, prompting repairs by Supt. Thomas.
At the regular meeting of the Carpenters union held Tuesday night at 22 Middle Street the following officers were elected: President A Lee Vice president John Hutchingon recording secretary John Carmichael financial secretary John Pion treasurer J B premier conductor William W Callahan warden Charles Roper trustee Dan McFayden After the business meeting the members had a short empire talk and heard the election returns. If Banta Clause is wire he will make his Visita this Year in a coal wagon. Freesing children cannot play with dolie and jumping jacks.
City officers led by James G. Hill Fred H. Rourke and Martin J. Courtney meet to cut split and haul wood from the city farm for distribution to the needy amid record cold. Each applicant to receive limited fuel as officials act to ease dire frost hardship and avoid jail or almshouse. Courtney notes the plan may be legal uncertainty but the relief is urgent.
A wartime era ad urges readers to buy hot water bottles and Pine Balm from Howard's Drug Store at 967-3 and 197 Central Street. Offers include a two quart bottle at 49 cents and a larger bottle at 85 cents, plus mailing options and low rates.
A wedding last evening at 7 45 at 138 Grove street united Frank George and Jennie McIntosh in the First Presbyterian church with Rev J M Craig officiating. Only relatives and a few out of town friends attended. The bride wore white muslin with duchesse lace and roses. bridesmaid Katherine McIntosh, best man John McIntosh of Boston. A reception followed. couple to reside at 183 Grove street. Gifts included money from the Old Ladies Home matrons, a dining table from Willing Hands, and dining chairs from the Christian Endeavor society.
A Lowell Ministers’ union committee requests churches to set aside one Sunday yearly as Hospital Sunday to highlight hospital needs. They propose the second Sunday in December each year with special services and a generous offering for Lowell General Hospital. Rev. A St John Chamre endorses the hospital’s noble work, noting the charitable organization’s 1902 year achievements.
George F. Kennott appeals for strong public support of Lowell General Hospital. He notes 249 persons cared for and 3312 days of free treatment, with frequent crowding and a call for a maternity ward. The letter urges generous gifts and a hospital Sunday offering to bolster finances.
The Debating club met at Vincent building and heard a challenge issued to Frederic T. Greenhalge society of the High school. The question was whether the State can prohibit the sale of dear margarine. The affirmative had no presenter. the negative by Avery and Mack won the decision. The article notes the unpopularity of the man who never shuts a door behind him.
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