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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1905

Page

7

Christmas florist and gift ideas in Lowell column

Santa Claus Bulletin presents Walter E. Morse continuing Patten the florist business at 8 Merrimack square with partner Laforest Beals offering greens and bouquets. Hinckley at 54 Middle street sells electric telegraph sets for boys. Hatch at 76 Church street for gift wrapping. Page's 94 Merrimack street stocks Nougatines and candy with delivery via telephone 134.

Walter E. Morse Boston Patten Florist Laforest Beals Merrimack Square Hinckley Middle Street Hatch Church Street Page's Merrimack Street

Death of Miss Marietta Melvin Linked to Shanghai Mission Work

Obituary recounts Miss Marietta Melvin, long time Lowell High School teacher, who died in Shanghai on November 9. She taught rhetoric, languages, and English, guiding pupils to high standards. After leaving Lowell in 1893 she served as missionary teacher for Women’s Union Missionary Society and later did literary work for the Society for the Diffusion of Christian Literature. Born November 14, 1837 in Goffstown, she dedicated 35-36 years to Lowell public schools.

Yesterdday Shanghai China Marietta Melvin Lowell High School Miss Melvin Woman’s Union Missionary Society Society For the Diffusion of Christian Abram T Harriet L. Melvin Goffstown Lowell

Prisoner Tried Suicide in Cell During Transfer

New York reports Giuseppe Faliano, arrested at Port Chester, charged with the murder of John Salva in Greenwich, Conn. He was arraigned and awaits extradition. He attempted to end his own life by beating his head against a wall in his cell during the night.

New York Giuseppe Falianca Port Chester John Salvatore Greenwich Cons Connecticut Hie

Morris Murder Trial Forming Question For Plea

Nothing is decided about the trial form for Geo F. Morris. Counsel James Owens said no definite plan would be known until Wednesday or later. The indictment is for murder in the second degree and the key issue is Morris plea or form of defense.

Geo F. Morris James Owens

France and Paris Spend on Presidential Engagements This Year

France and the city of Paris have spent nearly $100,000 this year entertaining requests and covering the journeys of the president, reflecting rising costs in official hospitality and travel.

France Paris

Trick in Ward One Tries to Swamp Voters

Democratic school committee candidate in Ward 1 facing forged letters bearing prominent names urging support. More than 50 letters circulated with forged signatures from Jas E Donnelly Avery B Clark Frank Scott George W Nuttall James W Barry and a French clergyman. Citizens deny knowledge of circulation as letters aimed to influence ward voters.

Ward 1 Courier-Citizen Jas. E. Donnelly Avery B. Clark Frank Scott George W. Nuttall James W. Barry

Fraternal and Spanish War Veterans Nominate Officers

Edith Prescott Wolcott Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans held a regular meeting at Memorial hall last night and nominated officers for election. James N. Greig was named commander of the Spanish War Veterans. Middlesex 23 F of A held a meeting with four applications and five forestry initiates and set December 29 for officer elections. The court plans a concert and dance at Prescott hall on December 18 to celebrate its 224th anniversary.

Edith Prescott Wolcott The James N. Greig Board of Officers Court Middlesex F. of A Prescott Hall

Merrimack lodge officers nominated and whist prizes awarded

Lowell lodge notes a large meeting with business and a vote to skip January. Merrimack lodge C O F nominated officers including Burndett Ryan Wright Brown Polley. Whist party with about ten tables awarded prizes to Theos Crenan Miss Clara Smith Miss Mehlroy James Thompson Marty Lace Angie Hennessey.

Merrimack Lodge Oer Oe Burndett Theos. Crenan Clara Smith Mise Mehlroy James Thompson Marty Lace Mise Angie Hennessey

Cure a Cold in One Day Tab at Faite Os

A fragment of an old advertisement touts a one day cure for a cold. It mentions a tab or dose and references a purported quick remedy with unclear medical claims. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details or source.

Annual Ball Draws Gentry Amid Election Eve Lodges

The eleventh annual Lowell and Suburban Aid Association ball was held in Prescott hall last night with a concert and grand march. Electric road men from Nashua Woburn and Lawrence attended, special cars delivering guests across the city. Officers included General Manager William Mahoney and Floor Marshal Timothy McCarthy. The event extended past 2 AM and featured a 20‑number dance program.

Lowell & Suburban Aid Association Prescott Hall Nashua Woburn Lawrence Hibbard Coast Artillery Carl David D. Dobson Association John J. Payne Julie Plante Bert F. Tabor Dobson Marie Payne Timothy McCarthy William H. Mahoney John J. Kelly Mary Kelly Letty Mahoney John Lorigan Nellie McNiskin Frank Nelson Alice Dufresne Frank Wotton Anna Wright Henry Nelson Nellie Sanborn William Mahoney Thomas F. Lonergan William H. Fisher T. F. Lonergan John James Kelly George H. Emsiey T. W. Cunningham Joseph H. Moor John McElroy Alfred Killey John Loregan Michael Anthony John O'Loughlin Michael Regan John Burke Martin Hardan Walter Hickey John H. Barry George McKenna John Fort Lacy Michael George Small John Duffy Edward Gaasihohen Michael Riley Rollo Lewis Reception Hayes Joseph Wood John Woodhead Ed. Welch Joan Flannery James Welsh Pred Crowley J. K. Winchester Geo. Boyle C. D. West Rallo Lewis James Hobson Mathew Conley J. Dean Reuben Ripley John Ae John Welch Loring Green Wm. T John Herkenhead W. White Boston & Northern Street Ey Co J. Rh. Conway D. Weet M. Neen F. Conroy M. Harahan W. Mayes Gen

Speaking Contests At the Institute Are Promised

The Middlesea North institute at Chelmeferg Centre Weteeeday will host the speaking contests with town hall proceedings. Granges in the region back the event, with Miele and editors confirming plans. Contestants include Terry Ritterwe and Lewett speakers, aiming for a strong turnout and competitive performances.

Middlesea Chelmeferg Ofa Wens Miele Eves Debei Hetinten Ritterwe Lewett

Re elected Talk on Junior and Evangelical Work

The local union of the U P S C E held its annual meeting with delegates from Lowell churches and Chelmsford Billerica Dracut Tyngsboro. Officers were re elected. Rev R F True praised by Rev Kennett and a musical program followed with talks on junior and evangelical work by Field Secretary Asi M Parker.

Union Lowell Chelmsford Billerica Dracut Tyngsboro Kenngett First Trinitarian Church R. F. True R. F.true A. P. Wedge Grace G. Fuller Walter Chase Clifford B. Carey Eveleth Sargeant Asi M. Parker Maseen CE. Union North Billerica Robert F. True Eliot Paige Street Society

Boston artists to join Lowell recital at Odd Fellows hall

The Lowell orchestra will host a second recital next Sunday at Odd Fellows hall assisted by Stephen Townsend a noted Boston high baritone and Hermann Hecker a Boston cellist. Both artists are familiar to Lowell audiences and have been welcomed warmly in the past. Reserved seats go on sale Friday at Austin's music store 19 Bridge street priced 25 36 or 50 cents.

Odd Fellows ‘Hall Stephen Townsend Boston Hermann Hecker Lowell Austin Bridge Street

Parker Pleads Guilty in Billerica Barn Break In Case

Frank Parker, arrested six weeks ago in Boston for breaking and entering a barn in Billerica and for stealing a horse and carriage, pleaded guilty in the East Cambridge superior court yesterday and was sentenced to one year in the house of correction. Lowell cases will be called in superior court on Wednesday.

Frank Parker Boston Billerica Superior Court East Cambridge House of Correction Lowell

Tea table mishap sparks sister’s frightened plea

Fragmentary note from Harper's Bazaar mentions a Little Sister and Brother dialogue about Georgie breaking the tea-table and mice dishes, with Mama urged to stay calm. Line reads as a domestic scene in a 19th century style. It reflects a light domestic moment in a period social magazine.

Harper's Bazaar

The Pain Family and Dr Miles Pole Pills

The passage lists pain types such as Headache Toothache Earache Backache and Neu ralgia as warning signs of bodily unrest. It promotes Dr Miles Pole Pills as a remedy to soothe and strengthen nerves when nerves are exhausted or irritated, advising use as directed.

Dr. Miles

Miles Medical Co and others listed in Nevada notice

A terse public notice lists Miles Medical Co and Bikhart Indiana among entities related to a local matter. The fragmented text references San Fe and other place names, suggesting an auction or regulatory action tied to a health or medical goods firm and associated firms.

Freshmen Rally Upset Seniors In High School Basketball

In a surprising intraclass game the Freshmen defeated the Seniors 11 to 8 as the crowd roared for the first year girls. Helen Abels scored nine of the freshmen’s points while Rebecca Bartlett and Helen Barnes starred for the Seniors, with Lake delivering a sensational carrom shot.

Helen Abels Abels Rebecca Bartlett Jesse Richardson Louise Thomas Helen Barnes Miss Barnes Miss Lake Gertrude Frisbie Miss Frisbie Patricia Hoole Miss Hope Hatheway Miss Hoole Marion Scribner Miss Scribner Jaques Miss Phillips Miss Isherwood Miss Whitcomb Miss Walsh Miss McMaster Helen Abets Rf T Hope Hathaway Patrica Hoole Whitcomb Freehmen Frieble Scribner Stemnie Ei Sarrah Gertrude Frise Marion Seriimer Hele Webster Catherine Rheiden Gertrude Privaee Patrica Hiede Mise Mabeth Lake Wathaway the & Miere Mise Rowena Sturtevant Margaret Bauth Tiepckheeper Alice Spalding Periots Preehmen Bentere Halietin Mary Pawyer Teeta Nee Sad

Diekees Bee Gloves Pertwer Ont Qeepertet

Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference gloves and a person or place named Nemee with unclear context. The readable elements suggest a product or fashion item described with obscure terms and misreads. No coherent event or action is evident to summarize beyond noting item mentions.

Diekees Bee Gloves

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