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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1905

Page

7

Christmas Gift and Decoration Listings for Santa Claus Bulletin

Christmas gift seekers find ideas from this column with flowers plants and Christmas trees at right prices. Morse Beals at 3 Merrimack square offer fancy shapes in candy and Page Co. at 94 Merrimack street supplies animals and children’s items. Lights for the Christmas tree from Hinckley 54 Middle street use colored bulbs attachable to any socket. C F Hatch Co 76 Church street offers lampshades in colors and styles. Tow er's Corner Drug Store offers candy in fancy boxes. Lull Hartford 106 Central street sells Barney Berry skates. Putnam's Market promises abundant poultry and reasonable prices. place orders early.

Morse & Beals Merrimack Square Patten Page D. L. Page Co Merrimack Street Hinckley Middle Street

Officers Elected for Police Relief Association

The Lowell Police Relief Association held its annual meeting at the police station with Deputy Redmond Welch presiding. Due to sickness and three department deaths, funds are tight, and officers elected included President Redmond Welch and Vice President Edward F. Flanagan, among others. The report noted deaths of Libby Tilton and Ryder.

Lowell Police Relief Association Redmond Welch Libby Tilton Ryder Edward F. Flanagan Thomas McCloughrey Hugh Downey William B. Moffatt Charles Laflamme Martin A. Maher William G. Bumps John O'Connell Charles H. Hersey Charles Hamilton James J. Kennedy William C. Burnett Edward E. Hill George 8. Abbott

Fraternal Washington commandery elects officers and notes parlor bowling set purchase

Fraternal Washington commandery of the United Order of the Golden Cross held its regular meeting Thursday night electing officers led by N.C. Willam D. Hoagborn and V.N.C. Addie M. Pearson. A parlor bowling set was purchased by member subscription for use this season. Echo Lodge No 44 C.P. reported seven applications and plans for a large initiation class with visitors from out of town. The Bartenders union committee prepared for Sunday installation with musical and literary programs. Ladd and Whitney Circle Ladies of the G A R voted for a Clothesline party and listed officers. Camp Farragut Sons of Veterans held a regular meeting with speeches by past commanders and officers elected.

Washington United Order of the Golden Cross N.C Willam D. Hoagborn V.N. C Addie M. Pearson Mary A. Kenyon George W. Poore Frank J. Spaulding Luther H. Butterfield Mary M. Emmett Orian A. Manahan William Kenyon Eva G. Rollins Grand Commandery Geo. W. Poore Emma J. Richardson Louise Thorne Supreme Commandery Echo Jodge Talbot Elgin Jodges J. F. Kent Ella Long Margaret McLaren Agnes Clough Frances C. Lawrence Mattie F. Kittredge Ebien Henry Guardian Thomas Frost Joseph Robinson James F. Choate Ladd and Whitney Circle Mra George C. Burtt Annie M. Stone Mark Rimerson Ells F. Gardner Mies Josie E. Pierson Gustina Dickerman Emma A. Gil Camp Farragut Sons of Veterans A. C. Blaisdell A. Pickering Lowell Stiles Camp 18 Nashua George Winery George Foster Frederick Cummings Ralph and Witmer Harvey Henry J. Draper Ralph Marvey

Explosion at Hyannis gas plant kills manager

The Nickerson Acetylene Gas Company plant in Hyannis Mass burned and exploded last night destroying the two story wooden building and demolishing windows within 300 yards. Osbourne Crowell 57 in charge was killed his body found in fragments after the blast which also knocked out most town lights. Financial loss estimated at $10000. Crowell was married.

Hyannis Mass Nickerson Acetylene Gas Company Osborne Crowell Crowell

Trading in Privileges At Chicago Board of Trade

John J. Hill Jr resigned after a decade-long effort against bucket shops and will now devote himself to ending trading in privileges. He opposed favorable decisions by Judge Gary but yielded to market pressure. leaving a $500 monthly role to curb the practice in the grain exchange smoking room post-session.

Chicago John J. Hill, Jr Chicago Board of Trade Grain Exchange Gary Hill

American Gun Found in Russians Possession

A government document traces ownership of a seven pound American firearm stamped Waterside Arsenal 1996 7 pounds number 269 J W 2. The piece moved from Na cesne to the arsenal at Benital. Authorities assess how the gun entered the Has defense network.

Government of Japan Unite States Manifester Griscom Nacesne Benitla Watervitet Arsenal J. W

Fragmentary OCR Note About Local Election Language

A partial OCR reading notes a local election or civic detail with unclear names and places. The fragment mentions a district, city or street term and a civic actor but lacks clear dates or outcomes. The text is too garbled to identify specific people or events.

Trouble in stock company breaks with Huntington DeDeyn

The Broadway stage feud spills into Lowell when Wright Huntington and Severin DeDeyn split their 40 week season at the Academy of Music. DeDeyn hires Burke Corbett as counsel and plans to stay at the theater. Huntington forms a new Wright Huntington Stock Company to stage Jim the Penman over Christmas week with remaining crew. PMID: 0

Wright Huntington Severin DeDeyn Academy of Music DeDeyn Lowell Burke & Corbett Huntington New York Academy Boston Mr. Huntington Miss Fletcher Mr .Huntington Courier-Citizen Wright- Huntington Stock Company Jim the Penman Gaden Sullivan

Lowell court sentences in East Cambridge session

In East Cambridge Superior Court yesterday Lowell cases were called. Charles L Abbott of Hartford was sentenced to four months for larceny of a horse and carriage from Keefe and Horan. John F Keene and Agnes Patenaude were placed on probation for lewd and lascivious cohabitation. Reuben Cohen and Simon Freedman pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and were continued for sentence next week.

East Cambridge Lowell Charles L. Abbott Hartford Conn Keefe

High Tone Recital At Odd Fellows Hall With Famous Singers

Tomorrow at Odd Fellows hall Townsend performs Toreadors Song and Ballards Sword of Ferrara with Recker cello solo. The concert features Loftis Overture Yankiana Rosamunde and selections from Sylvia Maritana and Ferrara with Kane deatibtet Bullard and others. Reserved seats at Austin's 19 Bridge street.

Odd Fellows Hall Townsend Ballard Ferrara Schubert Sulo Carmen Shessoccces Karl Komazaka Potka Sylvia” Delibes Roman Golterman Pablis Bullard Maritana Wallace Austin’s Bridge Street

Refund policy for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar bottle

A card from multiple signatories promises to refund the purchase price if the syrup fails to cure a cold. It states money will be refunded if not satisfactory, listing firms such as A. BL Storey & Co and several others including Rochette & Delisle and Moors Pharmacy. The document shows a collective guarantee from merchants to honor refunds.

Greene A. BL Storey & Co FF Moody Sckvey Ellingwood & Co H. Dutioe

Boston Liquor License Revoked for Sunday Sale Violation

Boston today witnessed the Boston police commission revoke the liquor license of the Hotel Touraine, held in John R. Coleman’s name, for Sunday sale violations. The panel also directed druggists to remove obstructive window displays to allow full interior view, and cautioned clubs against selling after 11 pm on Sundays and holidays.

Boston Charles H. Cole, Jr Boston Police Commission Youraine John R. Coleman Cole John B. Moran Police Commission

Three Hundred Thousand for a New Library

Worcester December 15 Thirty five Brown University alumni in Worcester attended the Worcester county Sons of Brown banquet. Toastmaster Ray W Green heard President W H P Faunce outline needs and state that 300000 is required for a library. Others toasts included Daniel Abercrombie urging football and Joseph Jackson elected president of the group.

Worcester Brown University Worcester County Sons of Brown Ray W. Green W. H. P. Faunce Daniel Abercrombie Worcester Academy Joseph Jackson Eee English High School

Important Changes on Electric Lines

Providence R I Dec 15 Owing to the resignation of Robert I Todd general manager of the Rhode Island Company which operates the majority of electric trolley lines in this State important changes in the personnel of the officers of the corporation will take place on January 1 when Mr Todds resignation goes into effect Mr Todds resignation is in order that he may become general manager of the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company of Indianapolis Ind Mr Todds place as general manager will be taken by A E Potter the present superintendent of transportation which office will be filled by Samuel Riddle a graduate of the Swarthmore Engineering School and formerly of Philadelphia Pa Mr Todd the retiring general manager has been identified with the Rhode Island Company for three years in his present capacity and has been active in street railway management in New York Pittsburg Washington Cincinnati and other large cities.

Providence Robert I. Todd Rhode Island Todd Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company Indianapolis Ind A. E. Potter Samuel Riddle Swarthmore Engineering School Philadelphia Rhode Island Company New York Pittsburg Washington Cincinnati

Hyde Park Editor Hanged in Effigy

Hyde Park Massachusetts residents react to Sentinel coverage by convening a mass meeting in Liberty hall. Frank D. Rich presided as editor Victor ell was spotted by a crowd on the street and barely escaped pursuit by boarding the 9 22 train to Boston. An effigy of Editor Well later appeared in Everett square.

Hyde Park Mass The Sentinel Liberty Hall Victorell Frank D. Rich Board of Selectmen Boston Well Everett Square

High Prices at Christies for Irving Relics

London December 15 crowds at Christies second day sale of late Sir Henry Irving theatrical relics and library saw high prices. A plain leather pocket book engraved with Irving's name sold for 63 dollars while two gifts from admirers brought 218 and 64 dollars respectively.

London Christie's Sir Henry Irving Irving Borton

Princeton Beats Harvard in Annual Intercollegiate Debate

Cambridge December 14 Princeton defeated Harvard in Sathers theatre tonight in the annual debate supporting the affirmative of the question That inter collegiate football in Sonam The Tenors participated with Gov John McLane of Hampshire Justice John T of the Rhode Island court and Robert W Woods of testo involved in the event

Cambridge Princeton Harvard Sonam John McLane Hampshire John T. T Rhode Island U Court Robert W. Woods Testo

Comet Sight Report From Harvard Observatory

A telephone message to Harvard Observatory from Prefect Percival reports a visible comet over Cambridge tonight. The note, dated December 16, describes a bright tail and observers awaiting confirmation from the telescope.

Cambridge Harvard Observatory Mipher Phooey

Fragmented New England Note From Historic Page

OCR based readable fragments show garbled text and nonsensical lines mentioning New England and names. The legible bits hint at a brief item or notice, but no coherent event, person, or organization can be identified to form a factual headline or summary.

Public Bequests in Coburn Will Total 450000

The Boston probate filing reveals Mrs Helen G Coburn leaves 450000 in public bequests with 727200 private bequests. Executors named are William A C Donald of Brookline and Richard P Hallowell. Beneficiaries include Abbott Academy Andover 10000 and Children’s Hospital 50000 among many church and educational gifts.

Helen G. Coburn Boston Marlboro Street Andover Geo. W. Coburn Joseph W. Smith William A. C. Donald Brookline Richard P. Hallowell Hallowell Don Free Christian Church Town of Abbott Academy Philips Academy Andover Home For City Missionary Society

Funeral observance noted in shadow of town events

Fragmentary OCR records mention a funeral service and surrounding activities from early afternoon. Names and places are unclear, but the timing indicates a local observance amid broader community happenings. Unable to identify key individuals or locations due to damaged text.

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