Holiday storefront notices and local trades from Lowell 1908
The page lists holiday offerings and local services from Lowell on December 15 1908. Items include scrap books at Lawler's 20th Century shoe store holiday slippers, blankets robes and sleigh bells, chimney repairs by Limburg at 1128 Bridge, building supplies from EH A Wilson, Babbitt Coopticians now at Bon Marche building, and turkey suppers for Pawtucket church on December 16. J J McManmon advertises Christmas trees wreaths and evergreen delivery, with wreaths in holly and evergreen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawler’s
A. H. Cluer
Bridge Street
Limburg
EH. A. Wilson
Babbitt Co
Opticians
Dutton Street
Bon Marche
Pawtucket
Geo. H. Wood
Central Street
Wood
Merrimack Street
Boston
J. J. McManmon
Prescott Street
Local Notes On Illness And Appointments In The Community
Mrs J W Pepin is ill at her home on Harvard street. Principal Cornelius F Callahan of the Butler school is rapidly recovering. Frank Randlett, a well known letter carrier, is recovering from pneumonia. Mrs J W McKennedy, organist at St Peter's church, is visiting friends in Manchester New Hampshire for a few days. Mrs George E Dugdale of Salem Massachusetts, formerly of Lowell, has recovered from an operation performed about a month ago. Michael Johnson, organist at St Patrick's church, will assume duties as choir director when Mr Bond's term expires January 7. Rev J V Rosa, pastor of St Anthony's church, will not return from Pico island Azores until January. a reception in his honor is postponed indefinitely due to illness. Mr M Little, connected with Cook Taylor & Co since 1868 and a partner since 1871, has withdrawn from the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Randlett
J. W. McKennedy
St. Peter's Church
Manchester
N. H
George E. Dugdale
Salem
Mass
Lowell
Michael Johnson
St. Patrick's Church
Bond
J. V. Rosa
St. Anthony’s Church
Pico Island
Azores
M. Little
Cook, Taylor & Co
Boxes Opened at Gorham Street Methodist Church Fund Drive
The quarterly box opening for Gorham Street Methodist Church raised fifty five dollars and sixty one cents toward the building fund. Young Sunday school classes competed to give the most, with Ambrose Hindle presiding and William Thornton addressing. A variety of songs solos and quartets delighted attendees before Albert Sutcliffe opened the money boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham Street Methodist Church
Ambrose Hindle
William Thornton
Emma Ogley
Minnie West
Orpah Sutcliffe
Joseph Wilmot
Samuel Asquith
Nellie Feindel
Richard Potter
William Fielding
Albert Sutcliffe
N. W. Matthews
County Bar Association Elects Officers and Council
At the annual meeting in East Cambridge the Bar Association of Middlesex County elected Samuel K. Hamilton of Wakefield as president and Hon. George F. Richardson of Lowell as vice president. Frank M. Forbush of Newton was chosen secretary with council members serving three-year terms including Hon. Selwyn Z. Bowman Somerville Hon. Marcellus Coggan Malden Samuel J. Elder Winchester Hon. James W. McDonald Marlboro and Hon. George E. Smith Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners’ Room
Court House
East Cambridge
Bar Association of the
County of Middlesex
Samuel K. Hamilton
Wakefield
George F. Richardson
Lowell
Frank M. Forbush
Newton
Selwyn Z. Bowman
Somerville
Marcellus Coggan
Malden
Samuel J. Elder
Winchester
James W. McDonald
Marlboro
George E. Smith
Everett
The Recount Keeps Bets On 500 Or More
Recount of the mayoralty vote completed around 4 pm shows Howe maintains a 502 vote lead over the opposition, with totals revised to Howe 7228 and Casey 6726. Richardson gains two to 190, blanks drop to 158. Net changes include several single vote shifts during the recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Mr. Howe
Mr. Casey
Mr. Richardson
New Pastor of Pawtucket Church Returns Home
The Congregationalist notes Rev. Edwin R. Smith left Farmington Maine after a tenure that began in 1895. A Williams and Andover alumnus, he emphasized thorough organization, benevolence, and youth work. His wife joined in guiding a boys class through Scripture and outdoor activities, contributing to growing church membership before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregationalist
Edwin R. Smith
Farmington
Old South Church
Andover
Temple
England
Edwin Smith
Ballardvale
Mass
Willams
Ladies’ Union
Pastor Lowell Wins Maine Appointment
The text describes a preacher and pastor Lowell moving from Maine to Massachusetts, noting cordial relations with students and members, revised membership lists, a new manual, and religious principles. It mentions Mrs. Smith, daughter of Rev. R. B. Howard of Farmington, as a trained supporter, with Farmington set to rejoice in Lowell's change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Smith
Maine
Massachusetts
Franklin County
Pawtucket
Lowell
Sodom and Gomorrah
Varied Music Program at Whist Party for St John’s Hospital
A whist party hosted by Mrs. J. A. Coram will feature a varied music program at 8 pm in aid of St John’s Hospital. Performances include piano pieces Les Deux Alouettes, Hear the Wild Winds Blow, My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice, and The Rosary, with vocalists Miss Reilly Miss Bragg Mr. Boulger Miss Huntley Miss Ashworth and Dr. Tabor as accompanists. Donations and a sale of brush and mirror sets are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
St John’s Hospital
J. A. Coram
Leschetzky
Mr. Boulger
Peatans Dahl
Miss Bragg
the Rosary
Miss Ashworth
Miss Reilly
Dr. Tabor
Glidden Arctic Circle Auto Tour Described In Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript lauds Charles J. Glidden for an Arctic Circle automobile drive, calling it perhaps the most remarkable tour ever attempted and noting the surmounted difficulties read like fiction. The piece highlights 150 illustrations from 13 795 miles across 15 European countries in St Pauls M E church event on December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Charles J. Glidden
Arctic Circle
St. Paul's M
Triple Trading Stamps At Prince's Christmas Offer
At 108 Merrimack street Prince's showcases International Art Calendars before Christmas. A note claims these are the most artistic calendars shown in Lowell and the sole local source. Also offered are Bibles prayer books and inexpensive spool and needle sets at A W Dows & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince’s
Merrimack Street
Lowell
A. W. Dows & Co
Western man eyes St. Louis fair trip
A Western man says he plans to travel to next year's St. Louis fair. A Chicago acquaintance asks about conditions, while a Philadelphia paper notes the exchange. The dialogue hints at broader regional interest in exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Fair
Chicago
Philadelphia Press
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Tun Uen
Tue
Web
Thu Fri
Sa I
Lowell Daily Courier
J. W. Pepin
Harvard Street
Cornelius F. Callahan
Butler School
Gorham Street
County Bar Association
Hood
C. I. Hood Co
Carter & Sherburne
Dave
Merrimack, Cor
Glenwood Ranges
Glokin
School Board Acis
Downey
Training School
Hugh Downey
Caroline A. Downey
J. W. McEvoy
A. G. Swapp
Miss Downey
City of
Caroline Downey
Ames
Central
Charles Street
Mr. Downey
Waltham Watches
Diamonds
Merrimack St
Pawtucket Church
Fine Music
Seeeee Nevin
Prince's
W. P. Brazer & CO
Hatters and Outfitters
Wright
Jacksonville
Fla
Arthur A. Wright
McInispee
West Third Street
St. A
Central St., Lowel
Talbot's
Manhattan
The
Talbot Clothing
Daylight Store
Central, Cor
Warren St
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