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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1903

Page

12

Christmas Gift Tray Mania at Lowell Wood Stores

Lowell shoppers explore Wood’s jewelry outlets for novel patent trays priced 25c to 1.50. Woods in Central street and Wood’s Merrimack branch tout trays with artistic scenery, marine and floral designs as affordable alternatives to solid silver. Also advertised are rugs, blankets, sleigh bells, cigars, Morris chairs and a church turkey supper on December 16.

P. J. Dusty & Co Morris Pawtucket Geo. H. Wood Lowell Wood Mammoth Jewelry Woods Central Street Wood's Merrimack Street

Local notes and holiday greetings from Berlin Falls and area

Mrs. McCaffrey and Miss Elizabeth McCaffrey of Berlin Falls visit Mrs. James E. Leary and Mrs. Richard F. Murphy. Mrs. John P. Farrell of Moyie B C, formerly Miss Sadie Spencer, visits for Christmas and New Year. Patrolmen Lennon and Tilton on sick list. John B. Cover returns home from Maryland. Percy L. Wilson sails from New York to Rockledge Fla to take hotel clerk post. Williston church in Portland reports strong evening services and yearly income meeting expenses with benevolences $7320. A businessmen’s committee will study a larger meeting house. See Dows' windows for Christmas goods.

McCaffrey Elizabeth McCaffrey Berlin Falls N. H James E. Leary Richard F. Murphy John P. Farrell Moyie B. C Sadie Spencer Michael J. Lennon John W. Tilton John B. Cover Shattuck Street Maryland Percy L. Wilson Pawtucket Street New York Rockledge Fla New Rockledge Williston Church Portland Smith Baker

Howard Atheneum Review Highlights Theatrical Week

James J. Corbett makes a reception at the Old Howard and opens a week of engagement. Marle and Alde thrill on horizontal bars while Louise Henry and Kelly and Adams charm Boston audiences. Adams and McSweeney perform burlesque with a burlesque attendant. Mae Russell entertains with song and monologue. The Folly Spinners headline a strong burlesque at the Boston theatre with the Wizard of Oz drawing crowds.

James J. Corbett Marle Alde Louise Henry Sal Skinner Kelly Adams Boston McSweeney Mae Russell

Peptiron Pills Chocolate Coated

The new iron tonic and nerve food combines pepsin iron celery and phosphorus to revive blood and nerves. It claims to cure anemia build vigor improve appetite aid digestion and promote restful sleep with chocolate coating.

Board of Health Reconsiders Ten Year Waste Paper Contract

Lowell Massachusetts city officials return the Gallagher waste paper contract unsigned citing a long term, lack of regular bids, and better offers. Mayor Howe notes the issue and the board refers the matter to the city solicitor for opinion amid bidders P J Riley Co and others.

Gallagher Board of Health F. M. Gallagher Howe Lowell Mass Francis Gallagher Boards of Health Tatwell Charles E. Howe Jackson P. J. Riley & Co McGuinness Knapp

Ferguson Ingalls Married at St Pauls Church

Allen Ferguson of Nampa Idaho and Effie J Ingalls united in marriage yesterday at 5 pm at St Pauls Church parsonage. Rev George B Dean performed the ceremony with Charles Hope as best man and Ellen Sloane as bridemaid. The couple depart for Nampa where Ferguson owns a hydraulic plant and is described as an inventor of note and wealthy.

Allen Furgeson Nampa Idaho Effie J. Ingalls St. Paul's Church George B. Dean Charles Hope Ellen Sloane Ferguson

Zopher Drug Co Free Christmas Presents Giveaway

The Zopher Drug Co offers 1000 free full sized Crest-all bottles to the first 1000 adults who apply in person at Central Street on Friday and Saturday December 18 and 19. Crest-all promises cold and lung relief with no opium or poisonous drugs, a business plan built on repeat purchases via doctor and chemist formulated medicine.

Zopher Drug Co Central Street E. C. Andrews Co Lowell, Mass

Bath House Loan of 25000 Dollars Tabled

The common council held a short session and tabled a proposed $25,000 bath house loan until after the election. A street committee report urged a $55,000 loan to extend Dummer street, and a joint committee on municipal clerical matters was appointed. The bath house plan favored Gardner W. Pearson Middle street property at $19,000 with $6,000 for equipment.

Adams Dummer Street Middle Street Gardner W. Pearson

Met the Theatres Presents On the Stroke of Twelve at Opera House

Fenberg Stock company delivered a strong performance last night with action packed four acts. Ed win Trevor Will J Kennedy Aubrey Noyes Virginia Zollman Cressie Cannada Eva Gray notable, songs by Cannada McNeil Mallory Bros Brooks drew applause. Today and tonight feature A Woman's Honor and A Silver Dagger.

Fenberg Stock Company Edwin Trevor Will J. Kennedy Aubrey Noyes Virginia Zollman Cressie Cannada Eva Gray Maria McNeil Mallory Bros Brooks

Westminster church social funds drive wraps up in reports

Congregation at Westminster Presbyterian held a vestry social to review two months of book reports on funds raised to reduce a church debt exceeding 400 dollars. An after event entertainment followed, with refreshments served by Mrs. John McKinley Mrs. H. B. Foster Mrs. Kenneth McKittrick Mrs. A. M. Blackie and Mrs. Black.

Westminster Presbyterian Church John McKinley H. B. Foster Kenneth McKittrick A. M. Blackie Black

On the Yu-Con Bowery Burlesquers at Academy of Music

The Bowery Burlesquers present a musical extravaganza with dancers, scenery, gowns, and novelty acts. Major performers include Bickel and Watson, Edward Lee Wrothe, Bennett and Rich, Warsaw Brothers, Jeanette LeBeau, Lizzie Freligh, and Nettie Nelson. Two final shows are scheduled this afternoon and evening.

Venus Bickel and Watson Edward Lee Wrothe Bennett and Rich Warsaw Brothers Jeanette LeBeau Lizzie Freligh Nettie Nelson

Testaments and Hymnals. Lowell Orchestral Society Recital

Lawler's program notes The Lowell Orchestral Society schedules a second recital next Sunday afternoon December 20. Violinist Maud MacCarthy canceled due to urgent New York business. Miss Mary Howe or harpist Schuecker may fill in. The orchestral program includes Lachner Turandot Overture and the Bohemian Girl with familiar airs plus Vienna Beauties and a Haydn fragment. Honorary season tickets and some reserved seats remain.

Maud MacCarthy New York Mary Howe Schuecker Boston Symphony Orchestral Society Lachner Lowell Vienna Gienrer Kaiser Freiderich Austin’s

Standing room only at Casto theatre this week

Casto theatre drew packed crowds as the current programme drew rave notices. Jane Court notes the season’s offerings are among the best, promising continued sold out shows throughout the week.

Casto Theatre Jane Court

Only Dyspepsia Cure Sold By Drug Stores

Frank Hunter of Thomaston Maine reports twenty years of dyspepsia relief after using the Only Dyspepsia Cure. He claims he can eat anything now and urges others to try it. The remedy costs 26 cents and is warranted to cure or money refunded.

Frank Hunter Thomaston

Water board backs bath house loan and hall purchase

The water board's committee on public baths recommends a 25000 loan for a bath house and the purchase of Urban hall property between Merrmack and Middles streets. Gardner W Pearson’s offer is deemed most central and desirable with 6000 for fitting the building and 19000 to buy the property. Local fire escape purchases for Green and Highland schools face a 4500 loan but would yield only two of the Kirker Bender type after a Boston inspection.

Committee On Public Baths Urban Hall Merrmack Middles Streets Gardner W. Pearson Finnerty City Hall Green

Comedy Quartet Brims With Laughter at Avon Show

Hope and Charles Forrester headline A Fisherman's Luck while the Avon Comedy Four entertain with The Private Tutor. Greene and Werner perform Babes in the Jungle, a singing novelty with rapid costume change. Belle Stewart with Dave Fitzgibbons remains a crowd favorite as Green stamps accompany orchestra tickets.

Hope Charles Forrester Avon Greene Werner Belle Stewart Dave Fitzgibbons

Mr Glidden to speak on Arctic auto trip at St Pauls

Mr Charles J Glidden will recount his Arctic journey by auto car during the past summer at St Pauls church tonight. He will show lantern slides of the expedition and photographs. Supper will be served by church ladies from 6 30 to 7 80 and Solon W Stevens will play the organ. Books bound in burnt leather sold by Lawlers.

St. Paul’s Church Charles J. Glidden Arctic Glidden

Whist and Music Benefit at Mrs Coram’s Residence

A whist party and musicale will be hosted at Mrs J A Coram’s residence to benefit St John’s hospital. Admission by invitation, with a door fee. The hall seats 600 and organizers hope for no empty seats. Prizes will be awarded for whist. The program at 8 o’clock features piano pieces, songs, a violin solo, and accompanying by Miss Reilly, Miss Ashworth, and Dr Tabor, among others.

J. A. Coram St. John's Hospital Leschetsky Miss‘ Reilly

Lawler’s ad offers last supply of fountain pens

Since pen advertising ended many requests came in for fountain pens. A. W. Dows & Co. offers comb, brush and mirror sets from 1.19 to 4.65. Address books and visiting lists available at Lawler’s. Act now to secure the remaining pens while limited stock lasts.

A. W. Dows & Co

Superior Court Hands Out Stiff Sentences in Cambridge Case

In Cambridge yesterday Superior Court Judge Hardy delivered stern sentences in most cases, with one exception upholding a lower court's harsher ruling. The docket included numerous drunkenness convictions with sentences ranging from six months to four months in the house of correction, and one larceny case resulting in a four month term. A notable exchange saw Terence McQuade seeking mercy by offering navy service, which the judge declined to alter the 10 month house of correction term. The session also heard about a pending case involving Fred Briere for larceny.

Cambridge Hardy Lowell James H. Hessian State Farm Mary E. Whitely House of Correction Emma A. Garvey Meadley Mary A. Platt Julia Cummiskey Ramsay Superior Court John H. Dunlavey Drunnenness Bridgewater Parlieus Terence McQuade Terence Navy Alice Merrill Kate Halpine Eugene C. Ordway Isaac Harris Frank Creilley Creilley Coulson Lawrence Howe Street Palmer Nashua New Hampshire Judge Hadley Fred Briere Joseph Lacombe Lakeview Avenue Briere

Christmas Sale At Paige Street Free Baptist Church

Christmas sale at the parsonage Paige Street Free Baptist church 109 Methuen street Wednesday evening. Buy Christmas presents. Standard Dictionary full leather nine dollars Lawler's.

Paige Street Free Baptist Church Methuen Street Lawler’s

Mr Powers joins B W Young hairdressers in Hildreth build

For friends to know Mr John Powers formerly with Chas Glidden joins B W Young hairdresser in the Hildreth building. Souvenir postal card albums Law Jer’s.

John Powers Chas. Glidden B. W. Young Hildreth Building Law Jer's

Father John's Medicine praised by Inspector Laflamme

Inspector Chas Laflamme extols Father John s Medicine as winter relief for colds and croup in children. The ad claims fifty years of safety, no alcohol or morphine, urging against dangerous patent medicines. Includes a Christmas sale notice for furs and garments at Chris Holmes Merrimack Street.

Chas. Laflamme Father John Chris, Holmes Merrimack St

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