Holiday Gift Advertisements and Local Retail Offers
A collage of Christmas shopping promos and apparel notices. A. W. Dows & Co. touts neckwear while Alexander the tailor advertises fine overcoats. 7-20-4 cigars go on sale nationwide. S shops promote coat, slippers, and leather goods from H. L. Bailey & Co and P. E. Devine. Local merchants urge house painting, wall coverings, and cutlery gifts for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bartlett
A. W. Dows & Co
H. L. Bailey & Co
Merrimack Street
Alexander
Central Street
New Tngand
Brewster
John Carr
Coachan
C. I. Hood
Andover Street
Upwell
Mass
Hillside
Dracut
J. A. Menight
Velock .m
Velock
A. L. Kittredge & Co
Star
H. B. Shattuck & Son
P. EF. Devine
Reverend Cooper to Speak in Lowell Churches Today
Rev E J Cooper of the China Inland Mission visits Lowell as guest of Rev Ralph Gillam to speak at morning services for Mr Gillim and at evening service for Rev Robert F True. He witnessed Boxer Rebellion atrocities and can discuss the subject knowledgeably. Walter Cotton visits town. Joe Pattee receives 300 pound deer antlers for office display. Choir practice at St Patrick’s for Immaculate hymn. Miss May George hosts Kris Kringle Klub surprise with watch chain gift to Miss George.
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E. J. Cooper
China Inland Mission
J. Hudson Taylor
China
Lowell
Ralph Gillam
First Congregational Church
Gillim
Robert F. True
Immanuel Baptist Church
Blossom Street
Cooper
Joseph Pattee
Campton Village
N. H
F. James
Brer Joe
Egan
St. Patrick's Choir
Elizabeth D. Reardon
Kris Kringle Klub
May George
North Cheltmsford
Miss George
Kittie Quinn
Colombia’s Struggle and Heroes Through Centuries
The passage recounts early explorers Vasco Núñez de Balboa and Columbus, noting Balboa’s Pacific gaze and Columbus’s 1502 American landing. It traces New Granada under Spanish rule, a 1515 insurrection, and a nine year war, leading to Bolivar uniting Venezuela with New Granada in 1819 and Colombia’s birth.
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Colombia
Atlantic
Pacific
Columbus
New Grenada
Bolivar
Washington
Venezuela
Grenada
Lyell Earle
Donahoe
Westminstre Presbyterian Fair Finale Draws Huge Crowd
Last night marked the grand finale of the annual fair hosted by Westminstre Presbyterian Church at the YOM.CG AL venue. A large crowd attended and booth sales delighted the committees, yielding a substantial amount of money.
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Westminstre Presbyterian Church
Yom.cg
Geography Classes Reach Skyward in Root Garden Vision
A Boston Globe quip reflects on an ideal geography class set high in a root garden some twenty stories above ground, with a nod to astronomy as a related theme.
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Boston Globe
Prize Fighter Wallis Credits Postum For Comeback
Prank Wallis Hlinde champion featherweight recalls coffee harming his heart and nerves before a major fight. A friend advised Postum Food Coffee, which he began using two weeks prior. He reports improved breathing and reduced nervousness, leading to a victorious return.
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Wallis
Repeating Voter Fraud Tied to Ward Four Case
A complaint filed yesterday by Albert Willis to the Republican city committee cites an illegal voting scheme in Precinct 2 Ward 4. Reported incidents include men with already cast ballots and a ringer system in several wards, with arrests and evasions noted as vigilance prevented fraud.
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Tremont Street
Albert Willis
Republican City Committee
Samuel E
Willis
Loyal Excelsior lodge marks 24th anniversary in Prescott hall
The Loyal Excelsior lodge I O O F M held its 24th anniversary in Prescott hall with a major audience and a formal program. George Emsley chaired the event and Kittredge's orchestra provided music while speakers and performers included Robert Houston G. S. Holroyd Bella Lavigne Edward Holroyd and Richard Trickett. The gala concluded with a dance and reception as the lodge reflects on its history and current status with 160 members and $6000 in bank.
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Bella Lavigne Cornet
H. Baker
Edward Holroyd
Richard Trickett
Kittredge
George Emsley
Andrew W. Mowatt
George W. Emsley, Jr
L. P. Hands
E.F. Knowlton
E.G. Jones
G. Rawnsley
E. A. T. Ericson
Ernest Chippendale
J. Holmes
J. W. Gregg
Peter Caddell
Nelson E. Huntley
John M. Dean
Stuart J. Gregg
Thos. Robinson
Robert J. Houston
Gilbert Hunt
Grand Lodge
Beamer Union Elects Officers in City Mills
Beamers union votes elected officers led by President John Burt and Vice President James Connell. Officers include Wallace McLean recording secretary, David Latham financial secretary, George Couthran treasurer, trustees John Hastings, Robert Conroy, Wallace McLean, executive committee Michael McCann James McArdle Joseph Queen James Connell Wallace McLean Mederil Rippel. About 69 members with $202 in treasury after dues and taxes, refreshments and entertainment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harkins
Samuel Muller
Walhrie McLean
Jobin Hestings
Women Missionary Society Trims Meeting to Jerusalem Trip
The Womens Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church moved its regular meeting to the church last evening to present a public program about a Jerusalem trip led by Mrs. S. L. Markland. Papers were read by several members, songs performed, and Rev. S. T. Ford spoke as Mrs. Tibbetts presided.
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Womens Missionary Soeciety
First Baptist Church
Jerusalem
Mra 8
L. Markland
Gibraltar
Jaffa
Holy Land
Joshua French
Mra
Ko Cleveland
Gertrude French
CT. Gardner
Etta Rutherford
Holy City
T. Ford
Ree Marks
Mr. Tibbetta
HL L. Tibbetts
Novelty Supper Held at Centralville Methodist Church
A novelty supper at the Centralville Methodist church last evening drew good attendance. Arrangements were handled by a ladies committee chaired by Mrs. A J Kirby. The program was informal with light refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville Methodist Church
A J. Kirby
Entertaining nautical opera at Cheantres Opera House
The Defender a nautical musical in three acts by Charles Dennee and Allen Lowe, received its first Boston inspired presentation in Lowell. Strong cast led by Will Armstrong and a host of notable performers wowed the audience with superb singing, dancing, and elaborate costumes. The program promises further performances with added acts and vaudeville selections.
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Defender
Charles Dennee
Allen Lowe
Will Armstrong
Sir Thomas Teaton
Richie Ling
Alexander Clark
Gilbert Clayton
Chas Wayne
Emma Carus
Flossie Averell
Josephine Kirkwood
Loila Faust
Clara Lavine
Mr. Dooley
Alexander Clark and Company
Lotta Faust and Company
Lotta Faust
Charles Wayne and Company
Miss Carus
Lowell
Down East Folks at Academy of Music in Lowell
Large audiences enjoyed the comedy drama When the Harvest Days Are Over at the Academy of Music yesterday. The company concludes its Lowell engagement with a Monday through Wednesday run of Down East Folks, a New England life depiction with Lemarr in the lead and self supplied scenery. Ladies with coupons in the other column may attend the opening performance for 15 cents.
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Academy of Music
Lowell
New England
Lemarr
Neil Burgess
Burgess
Down East
Foy and Clark Lead Cast of A Sprin of Youth Skit
Heading the bill at the Casto next week will be Foy and Clark, prince and princess of fun promoters. They appear in a Will M. Cressey skit titled A Sprin of Youth. The comedy is light and full of nonsense, likely to win favor.
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Casto
Berol
Edwards
Ronney
Gladstone Sisters
Madame Flower
Rice Brothers
Edwina Mercier
W. J. Tompkins
Prof. Josselyn
Foy and Clark
Prince and Princess of Fun
Will M. Cressey
Worthen Street Baptist Sunshine Class Fair Profits for Charity
The Sunshine class of Worthen Street Baptist Church held a Thursday fair in the vestry under manager Mrs Florence Bean. Tables for candy, cake, popcorn, lemonade, and ice cream showcased red white blue green and gold themes with matrons and helpers named. The event net about 35 dollars for charitable work, followed by an evening program featuring piano solos and duets, songs, readings, and an Indian club exercise, drawing a large crowd despite snow.
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Worthen Street Baptist Church
Florilah Bean
Minnie Steeves
Ethel Trueworthy
Edith Erskine
Mabel A. Dix
Lila Field
Bessie Getchell
Abbie Bean
Ruby Robson
Maud Starkey
Eva Harvey
Alice Erskine
Marion Whitman
Nettie Studley
Alice
Amelia Howard
Hearing at Melrose Over Double Track Plan
Melrose aldermen held a hearing on a proposed double track on Main Street from Porter to Franklin. The Boston & Northern Street Railway asked for a double track from Franklin to Wakefield line, but not Porter to Franklin. Residents argued widening damages property value and shading. Abutters included G P Anderson and J D Whidden. The franchise decision will be considered next Monday.
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Melrose
Main Street
Porter Street
Franklin Street
Boston & Northern Street Railway Company
Main
Waakefield
Charles F. Woodward
Railroad Company
Porter
Franklin Streets
G. P. Anderson
J. D. Whidden
J. A. Hurd
Oscar F. Frost
Seth E. Benson
Fred Calkins
Pain Balm Promoted For Back And Chest Ailments
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to plaster for lame backs and pains in the side or chest. It claims deep seated muscular and rheumatic relief with no equal, and notes availability through all druggists.
Harvard honors Lowell High School standout John J. Rogers
John J. Rogers son of Jacob Rogers and a Lowell High School product earns a prestigious academic distinction at Sanders Theatre Cambridge Harvard. The honor recognizes high scholarship without monetary prize and follows his senior year as valedictorian Carney medalist and class president. The article also covers the Frederick T Greenhalge Debating society debut, constitution revision, town meeting plans, and upcoming social committee activities at the High School with Rogers among the organizers.
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John J. Rogers
Jacob Rogers
Lowell
Harvard
Sanders’ Theatre
Cambridge
Rogers
John Rogers
Officers Association
Frederick T. Greenhalge
Harvard College
Frederick T. Greenhalge Debating Society
Henry Packer
John C. Leggett
William A. Driscoll
Paul A. Green
Rachel Flint
Francis N. Mitchell
Frank Sherburne
Williston Church Grows as Pulpit Star Baker Leads
Williston Congregational Church Portland Maine reports strong finances with seven thousand dollar income covering expenses and no deficits. Charitable giving set a record with five thousand five hundred forty nine dollars to outside charities while missions and benevolent work receive large support. Dr Smith Baker will address the Congregational club banquet at Eliot church next Monday evening.
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Smith Baker
Williston Congregational Church
Portland
Williston
First Congregational
Haker
Congregational Club
Eliot Church
Fraternal Officers Elected and Lodge Updates in Lowell
Lowell council Knights of Columbus elected G K Robert J Thom as grand knight and other officers at a regular meeting. Circle No 8 Ladies of the G A R held a whist event with prizes awarded to Mrs Fall Mrs Clara Mahoney and Mrs E Robinson. Merrimack Valley lodge LO C F M A nominated officers for Dec 26. Highland council 970 Royal Arcana held a large meeting electing officers including Regent Walter F E Smith and District Deputy Grand Regent Henry M Potter of Boston visiting.
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Lowell Council
Knights of Columbus
G. K
Robert J. Thomas
Dennis J. Murphy, Esq
James J. Walsh
William F. Sullivan
Timothy V. Wholley
James I’. McKeown
Wm. F. Thornton
Philip Breen
Dennis J. Crowley
Board of Trustees
Thomas P. Boulger
Circle No. 8
Post 185
Fall
Clara Mahoney
E. Robinson
N. M. Potter
Leach
Christina Clough
Annie Boudinot
Emma Gilman
Eliza Potter
Christina Allen
Sarah Murphy
Sarah Peabody
Merrimack Valley Lodge
LO. C
Highland Council
Royal Arcanum
Walter FE. Smith
Frank M. Robitaille
Ezra BE. Mansur
C. BE. Stillings
W. D. Hill
A. M. Huntoon
W. P. Butterfield
John J. Gair
William L. Gillespie
C. BE
Passacona Way Tribe 22 Meeting Honors Five Degree Recipients
Compliments to the council for growth and degree work. Remarks by Past Regent A W Early. Five candidates conferred. Passacona Way Tribe 22 held a well attended meeting with Deputy Great Sachem Geo Taylor and Past Sachem Charles Potter, from Wannaland Lawrence, delivering remarks on the order. Chiefs nominated for stamps include Charles Clough, Geo A Frost, Charles C Dinsthoff, John Haworth, Arthur W Garland, Edward T Goward, Chas N Leach, Chas H Kittredge. Election of chiefs set for December 26.
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A. W. Early
Geo. Taylor
Charles Potter
Wannaland Tribe of
Lawrence
Prophet
Charles Clough
Geo. A. Frost
Sagamore
Chas. C. Dinsthoff
John Haworth
Edwards Cheney Named Mayor’s Private Secretary in Lowell
Mayor elect Charlea Howe announced Edwards Cheney will become private secretary to the mayor of Lowell, succeeding Charlea Bell. Cheney, a lifelong Lowell resident and Harvard alumnus, has served as a state representative and was active in Republican politics. he will assume office January 1, 1903.
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Edwards Cheney
Lowell
Charlea KE. Howe
Cheney
Charlea W. Bell
Badger
Harvard
State House
James McKinley
Reepublican
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Nashua
Ward Four
Loyal Excelsior Lodge
Manchester Unity
Beamers’ Union
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J. E. Conant & CO
Lowell, Mass
William Preston Phelps
Grosvenor Block
Merrimack Square
New Street Railway
the Sunshine Fair
Debating Society
Inside Gossip
W. C. MacBrayne
Eva Young
Herbert Horne
Katherine Rafter
Arthur Sullivan
Arthur Varnum
Ruth Favor
Bertha Abbott
Edith Richardson
Linda Stearns
Florence Gray
Amy G. Bent
Alice Gray
Grace Pearson
Robert Elliott
Ella Proctor
Madeleine Crevier
Harriet Griffin
Dana B. Whipple
Eleonore Rivet
Herbert W. Horne
Arthur Lovejoy
Lester Russell
Williston Church
Dr. Smith Baker
Edwin Booth
Booth
Chase &Sandomis
Formosa
Lowell Coal CO
W.P. Brazer & Co
Hatters and Outfitters
Cor
Market St
Garter & Sherburne
Merrimack, Cor
Bridge Street
Effie L. Palmer
Sbriglia Methon
Studidio
Swan Bidg
Edward Everett Adams
Buite 15 Odd Fellows
Tempie
Middlesex Street
Monadnock
New Hampshire
G. G. Read
W.S. Wong
John Street
Pearson’s Drug Store
Opera Housa
Howe
Pillsbury’s
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