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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1898

Page

3

Generous Bequests Will of John L Gardner Filed in Boston

Will of John L Gardner filed in Suffolk probate court outlines 200000 in legacies to relatives and friends and a life interest for his widow Mrs Jack Gardner. After her death 275000 in public gifts to Boston Museum of Fine Arts Boston Lying-in Hospital MGH and Brookline library. Executors named are John Chipman Gray George Peabody Gardner and Augustus P Gardner. Next of kin listed include Isabella Stewart Gardner George Augustus Gardner Julia Coolidge William Amory Gardner Augustus P Gardner and Francis Skinner Jr. If no will the property would go to those relatives by law but the will governs distribution.

Boston John L. Gardner Suffolk Massachusetts General Hospital Brookline John Chipman Gray George Peabody Gardner Augustus P. Gardner Gardner Isabella Stewart Gardner Beacon Street George Augustus Gardner Commonwealth Avenue Julia Coolidge William Amory Gardner Groton Hamilton Franc's Skinner, Jr

Prelates Ordained at Boston Ecclesiastical Scene

Boston December 16 Arch bishop Williams presided at the annual organization for ecclesiastical students of the dioceses of Cathedral of the Holy Cross Those ordained include P J Buckley M J Buckley Joseph H Ridg o Dav d F Reagan M L A J OConnell a McGan F J Hughes Francis H Houston W J Foley John J Flood T J Fahey J C Cronan Johan J Casey T V Callahan J Czubek for the archdiocese of Boston Revs W Grady and J M Bissonette for the diocese of Springfield Mass Rev L F Lawler for the diocese of Hartford Rev J H Noon of Providence ordained deacon and Rev T J McKeown sub deacon for Providence diocese.

Boston Cathedral of the Holy Cross Williams Abbe Horan Vrique Freri P. J. Buckley J. Buckley Joseph H Ridgo F. Reagan J. O’connell A. McGan F. J. Hughes Francis H. Houston W. J. Foley John J. Flood T. J. Fahey J. C. Cronan Johan J. Casey T. V. Callahan J. Czubek Archdiocese of Boston W. Grady J. M. Bissonette Diocese of Springfid Mass L. F. Lawler Hartford Conn J. H. Noon Diocese of Providence T. J. McKeown

Dancers in Court in Immorality Case at Palace Theater

Karina the French dancer faced immorality charges in municipal court after arrest at the Palace theatre. Frank N Dunn and five co-defendants, released on bail, were rearraigned with bondsman Ballou surrendering. Judge Ely set each defendant at 500 dollars to appear tomorrow at 9 30.

Boston Karina Palace Theatre Frank N. Dunn Palace M. J. Creed Ely Lawrence Ballou

Hampshire County National Bank to resume operations

Depositors in the Hampshire County National Bank will be paid in full as talks in Washington with Comptroller Dawes yield progress toward reorganizing the Northampton bank. Receiver Mason and Attorney Hammond reported favorable liquidation progress, suggesting continued business under shareholder plans.

Hampshire County National Bank Springfield Mass Washington Republican Mason Hammond Dawes Hampshire County National Bank of Northampton

McKinley to Attend Home Market Club Dinner in Boston

President McKinley has assured Hon. W. B. Plunkett, president of the Home Market club, he will attend the annual dinner to be held early next year at Mechanics' Hall in Boston. the event underscores a cordial tie between the presidency and local business circles.

Home Market Club Boston McKinley W. B. Plunkett Mechanics’ Hal Ladd and Jennie Furgesson Men’s League Fannie Bennett Young Women's Christian Association

Thirst for Cuban Blood and Retirement Hopes

Havana figures Spanish officers seek to mark retirement as Cubans crave American occupation amid unrest. General Arolas, Havana military governor, blamed for violence by individual officers, with sentiment that his battalions fuel the embittered mood.

Havana Key West Fla Arolas

Disorder in Cuba as Spanish troops threaten violence

The text notes Captain General Castellanos regrets the disorders in Cuba and desires peaceful final days of Spanish rule. Junior officers reportedly plan to mark retirement with mass killings of insurgents, while Spanish troops fidget with revolvers and a tense, insolent civilian mood in bye streets and suburbs risks further trouble.

Castellanos

Practical Memorials Noted At St John S Hospital Messenger

The December issue highlights the cancer ward funded by Eben D Jordan’s daughters and an addition to Newton hospital. It lists medical and surgical cases from November, staff changes, rising nurse calls, and a long gratitude list of gifts and donations from many supporters to St John’s Hospital.

St. John’s Hospital Eben D. Jordan Free Hospital For Women and Children Brookline Newton Hospital St. John's McAfee Lowell Miss O'Conner Ottawa Camilla

Alone at Christmas and the lonely in our towns

A Ladies' Home Journal inspired appeal calls for a new organization to unite those who are alone at Christmas. It stresses women and others with no family nearby, urging readers to imagine life without kin and to offer companionship and support to the lonely during the holiday.

Ione The Ladies’ Home Journal

Sneak Thief Targeting Christmas Shoppers

Mrs. Kate B. Davis of Blossom street reported a purse theft at a Merrimack street store. Two suspicious men lingered nearby and, after a purchase, she found her wallet missing containing 33 dollars. An accusation against a boarding student was denied and a boy seen with a wallet was not found. The incident appears possibly staged to distract.

Kate B. Davis Blossom Street Merrimack Street

Do You Need Buildings Up

You may be a large eater and yet be weak and not weigh as much as you should. This is because you do not receive proper nourishment from your diet. To gain strength and weight, take Johann Hoff's Malt Extract with meals to aid digestion and absorption, helping you obtain the most nourishment from your diet.

Johann Hoff

Johann Hofs Tonic Described as Nutritive Food

The text portrays Johann Hofs as both a nourishing tonic and a food in its own right, emphasizing its dual role as a health product and a meal component.

Fraternal News Gatherings and Club Notices

Fraternal groups report meetings in Ellis and Merrimack Valley with officers elected or appointed for funerals and installations. The Lady Washington council ends its first annual fair with dancing, auctions, and a strong turnout. Middlesex Women’s Club schedules lectures on domestic service and child education, while the Pains in the chest advisory notes a home remedy for pneumonia risk.

Lady Washington Council Daughters of America Lizzie Crowell Sam Whiteley Aids Bertha Mansfield Harry Whiteley Minnie Pihl Edward Pryor Ella Sawyer Louisa Gumb Hanna Ireland Luella Crowell Samuel Whiteley Chamberlain Ellingwood & Co Merrimack Central Middlesex Central Streets

Sunday Church Service District Calendar with many sermons

Sunday services listed for churches in Centralville and Chelmsford including Second Church of Christ Scientist Highland Congregational First Methodist Trinity Congregational Eliot Mount Vernon F B Westminster Presbyterian and more. Also mentions church events Adventist services French Baptist Salvation Army and no license vote sermons and Sunday school notes with times and topics.

Church of Christ Centralvile Methodist J. Robins Dover N. H Highland Congregational Primitive Methodist Tanner Streets Centralville Methodist Church Samson Grace Universalist First Congregational Co. W. Huntington F. A. Warfield Lowell First Presbyterian Fifth Street Baptist Lawrence Y.P C. E Advent Christian Church Grand Street Eld Geo. L. Teeple W. D. Joyce The Immaculate Conception Church Sacred Heart Church I. B. LeClaire Salvation Army Central ‘Methodist John Street Chelmsford St First Unitarian Herald of the Christ Channing First Baptist Seventh Day Adventist Church A. H. Clark Old Highland Hall Branch Street Annie Jones Pawtucketville Spiritualist Society Odd Fellows Hall Children’s Progressive Lyceum

Amateur Dramatics Delight At Highland Club

The Royal Entertainment club presented a mixed program at the Highland club hall last night drawing a large crowd. The one act drama In Honor Bound featured Sir George Carlyon Milton R Corey Lady Carlyon Annie L Cilley Rose Dalrymple Helen A Thomas Philip Graham William C Walsh. Performances praised for dignity and force with Miss Cilley and Miss Thomas praised. A varied program followed with violin solos by Lavern Harrington, songs by James E Donnelly, and readings by Miss Cilley. The farce A Picked Up Dinner closed with Corey Cilley and Walsh in key roles and a humorous Biddy sketch. Applause included waving bandana handkerchiefs, adding to the friendly fraternal vibe.

Royal Entertainment Club Highland Club George Carlyon Milton R. Corey Lady Carlyon Annie L. Cilley Rose Dalrymple Helen A. Thomas Philip Graham William C. Walsh Corey Mr. Walsh Miss Cilley Miss Thomas Margareta Biddy

High School Debate on Newton vs Franklin Drawn

The F T Greenhalge society held a Friday debate on whether Sir Isaac Newton did more for humanity than Benjamin Franklin. The affirmative by Goddard and Ciiley and the negative by Lovejoy and Parker split, with judges Sherburne and Barnard ruling the event a draw due to insufficient arguments.

F. T. Greenhalge Society Sir Isaac Newton Benjamin Franklin Messrs. Goddard Ciiley Messrs. Lovejoy Parker Sherburne Barnard

Pyramid Pile Cure Offers Pain Free Cures

A Pyramid Drug Co advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as curing all piles without pain, avoiding opiates and surgical methods. It claims immediate relief and a radical cure, with safety, cheapness, and broad public endorsement. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per package.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

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Ecclesiastical Students Witth J. H. Carmichael Rolfe Street Cyrene Bartlett Fletcher Street Wentworth Lawrence Street J. H. Burke West Third Street Mary Fury Market Street Bridget Rudden Frank P. Putnam Fairmount Street Dr. Hilton Wilder Street Children’s Ward J. W. Bennett Ladies of Charity Annie O'Connor Canada Ames Andover Street James Ryan Co. M Ninth Massachusetts Regiment W. A. Dickinson Howard and J. H. Miller Patrick Kelly Albert Cunningham P. J. Riley Johann Hofs H. B. Buterbaugh Indiana, Pa Fraternal News Lowell Lodge B. P Ellis John M. Pevey Lodge Merrimack Valley Lodge M. A Noble Grand Thomas McEvoy Mr. la«~ Vatske William Porter James Brown M. Johnson George Eaton William Haslam Walter Killerby William Flaxney Charles L. Sweetsir Garfield Purple Star Lodge of Orangemen Columbia Council Middlesex Women’s Club Colonial Hall Edward Cummings Harvard University Education Department Anna W. Devereaux Margaret Warner Morley Science Department George B. Shattuck Johns Hopkins University Niagara First Baptist Church Corner George Streets Smith Thomas Ford A. F. Frenco Lord Reid W. H. Pepin First Universalist Church C. E. Fisher Rix Kirk Street Jerusalem First Unitarian Church Burdette Nevin Floyd Dubois Amateur Dramatics Greenhalge Bellevue Hospital Semit Chemical Co Brockton, Mass Harvard Bey Sornhe Overland Flamastead California Chicago Pacific Coast Colorado Denver Union Pacific Railroad Pavel R. Tenbroeck Broadway New York W. Massey N. &. Freight and Passenger Agt State St E. Dickinson P. Fe Devine Lowell Trunk Manufactory K St Raywrmond & Wvhitcombd’s Florida Nassau Jamaica Courier Caleb L. Smithh Middlesex Street AL Khis Offich
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