Local Lowell Advertisements and Christmas Gift Prices 1903
In the December 1 1903 Lowell Daily Courier an array of local ads outlines hardware deals Great Pit game at Thompson Hardware Co chimney repairs by Limburg at 1128 Bridge St and telephone ads. Various shops promote blankets robes sleigh bells pocket instruments and medical supplies with bargain jewelry and china by George L Emerson at 204 Merrimack St.
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Lowell
Lawler’s
Thompson Hardware Co
Limburg
Bridge Street
A. H. Cluer
E. A. Wilson
Frye and Crawford
George L. Emerson
Merrimack St
Emerson
Europe
Personal notices from Lowell area about illness and staff changes
Miss Bertha E. Wilson of the Sun Office is confined at home by illness. Miss Blanche Webster of Maine is visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Gillis of Andover Street. H. B. Crysler of the Lowell Machine Shop will sever ties with them on Jan 1 after nearly 11 years. J. E. Searle, draftsman at the Lowell Machine Shop, leaves after over ten years. Copyrighted standard books, 50 cents, Lawler's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha E. Wilson
Sun Office
Blanche Webster
Maine
P. E. Island
D. M. Gillis
Andover Street
Crysler
Lowell Machine Shop
J. E. Searle
Fourth Straight Victory by Normal School Women
The Normal school basketball team earned its fourth straight win in a low scoring affair against Lawrence High, 6 to 4, with all points from free throws. Miss Moynihan led Normal with six points from free throws while Miss Finnigan and Miss Arundel showcased strong defense. Fouls favored Lawrence High, and attendance reached about 200 as Miss Rosalie Roach refereed the game in the school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lowell
Lawrence High
Miss Provencher
Miss Peabody
Miss Finnigan
Miss Arundel
Moynihan
Lowell Normal
Finnigan
Foster
Crevier
Alleged Thief Nevill Arrested Over Coat Larceny
From Providence a man named James Nevill of Providence Rhode Island was arrested yesterday afternoon by Sergeant Connors and Inspector Maher on a warrant charging larceny of a coat from tailor John J. Delaney at 89 Chapel Street. Nevill was tracked to South Street by officers. The coat is a full leather Standard Dictionary valued at nine dollars sold by Lawler's.
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James Nevill
Providence
R. I
Connors
Maher
John J. Delaney
Chapel Street
Nevill
South Street
Dangers Mothers Run Avoid Laudanum Soothing Syrups
A medical authority warns that a single drop of laudanum in remedies for infants under six months can cause poisonous effects. The article stresses that restlessness signals malnutrition and promotes Father John’s as a nourishing, protective remedy trusted by physicians for 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew
Missing Funds and Arrest Warrant Loom in Lowell
Thomas Welch is sought on sight in connection with missing cash from George Kitchener, who rents a Cen tral street saloon. Welch, 26, formerly trusted assistant, lived on Fremont street and is believed not to have left Lowell. Police silent as Kitchener reports $300 to $500 missing and a warrant issued for Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kitchener
Lowell
Thomas Welch
Kitchener
Central Street
Welch
Fremont Street
Boston
Lowell youth serves Uncle Sam in Philippines hospital
Eugene Victor Sargent, 24, nephew of the Husseys of 87 Howard St, completes three years of continuous service in Tacuran, Philippines. He oversees a hospital once run by older men, rose from clerk to trusted post, and writes vivid letters home while cherishing Lowell ties and the promise of military glory. A reporter found at Mrs. Hussey's home a museum of war souvenirs, including a defiled Spanish priest’s chasuble and other relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Victor Sargent
F. C. Hussey
Howard Street
Philippine Islands
Tacuran
Lowell Boy
Victor Sargent
Young Men's Christian Association
Good Templar
Lowell
Colby College
Military Academy
West Point
Congressman Knox
Lawrence
Sargent
Washington
Philippines
Liquor Raid Finds Whiskey in Globe Hotel Closet
Officer Peter T Corcoran and two colleagues raided the Globe hotel on Gorham Street yesterday afternoon at about 2 o'clock locating 38 half pint bottles filled with whiskey in a closet off the kitchen. No arrests were made. Brown and Duncan then raided a dwelling at 558 Gorham Street last night finding two pint bottles partly filled.
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Peter T. Corcoran
Duncan and
Brown
Globe
Gorham Street
St. James and
St. Lawrence
Brown and
Duncan
Police seize five automatic card machines citywide
Police raided gambling venues yesterday and removed five automatic card machines from three locations. Despite prior warnings to pool rooms to quit illegal devices, officers seized three machines from Samuel Scott’s Prescott and Central streets premises, one from Osgood & Bigelow at 58 Middlesex street, and one from Frank G. Lucchesi at 490 Middlesex street. Authorities continued the crackdown with Officers Brown Duncan and Inspector Goodwin involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Corcoran
Inspector Goodwin
Samuel Scott
Prescott
Central Streets
Atkinson
Osgood & Bigelow
Middlesex Street
Frank G. Lucchesi
Brown and Duncan
Goodwin
Home Social And Fancy Fair At Paige Street Church
A pretty home social and fair was held last night at the Paige Street Baptist church 109 Methuen street led by the Christian Endeavor society. Parishioners enjoyed music and social hour while sales proceeded in cleared drawing and music rooms with committees directing the fancy table apron table mystery table candy table and pound table headed by Mrs Emil Batchelder and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Martit
Paige Street Baptist Church
Methuen Street
Christian Endeavor Society
Emil Batchelder
W. A. Chase
Irene Martin
Zatella Martin
S. L. Brown
D. P. Knowlton
S. W. Wiggin
D. P. Saunders
Isabel Wiggin
Grace Hatch
Grace Carter
Stella Marshall
Winnifred Trueworthy
First Congregational Church Women Elect Officers
Fountain pews at Lawler's feature the annual meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society. Officers chosen for the year include President Mrs. W. R. Means Vice President Mrs. D. Harnden Secretary Mrs. T. H. Durning Treasurer Mrs. W. Redliff Directors include Mrs. H. Dunlap Mrs. S. Drewitt Mrs. J. W. Shaw Mrs. Frank Munn Jr Mrs. Frank Hoyt Mrs. D. Wilson Mrs. M. Swett Mrs. Sanbourn Mrs. Liddell Mrs. Ed. Bartlett Miss Elsie Bixby Auditors Mrs. Edw. Thomas and Mrs. Justin Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the
First Congregational Church
W. R. Means
D. Harnden
T. H. Durning
W. Redliff
H. Dunlap
S. Drewitt
J.W. B. Shaw
Frank Munn
Frank Hoyt
D. Wilson
Remarkable Lowell holiday neckwear and garments sale
Unquestionably the most remarkable offering of fine neckwear Lowell has ever seen. A collection gathered for the holiday exhibition with every pattern and scarf properly cut and made of plain tricot in brown or blue and many reversible cloths in quiet dark colors. Also a splendid selection of house garments from $9 to $412. Garments made from handsome blankets and Austrians, very long wraps with natural wood horn and ivory handles, paragon frames, coverings of Carola or silk, and each umbrella with case and box 98c to $8.
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Lowell
Steel framed and linen lined trunks with brass clasps
Describes trunks made with steel frames and linen lining, Sadler sewn edges, reinforced corners, brass locks, and patent clasps. Prices listed: 22 inch four dollars fifty cents, 24 inch four dollars seventy five cents, up to seven dollars fifty cents.
Calendar as ornament and skating hardware on sale
A calendar is described as ornamental while suggesting Prince's at 108 Merrimack street displays art calendars with striking novelties and affordable prices. The Thompson Hardware Co. offers complete lines of Barney and Berry's skates and Union Hardware Co.'s skate offerings for easy selling.
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Prince's
Merrimack Street
Thompson Hardware Co
Barney and Berry
Union Hardware Co
John H. Burke Public Notice on Coburn Street
John H Burke announces to residents of Lowell Dracut and Chelmsford that he has resided on Coburn Street for the past period and invites attendance from the public for forthcoming matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Coburn Street
Lowell
Dracut
Chelmsford
Y. W. C. A. Evening Classes and Memorial Service
The YWCA announces physical culture and dressmaking classes meet at 7 30 this evening. The junior branch gathers this afternoon. A memorial service is planned for December 27 for Miss Louise Pierson. Mrs May Whittle Moody will attend and sing.
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Louise Pierson
May Whittle Moody
Resident suffers dislocated shoulder after fall near Colburn Street
Joseph Pooler of 129 Colburn street fell near his home yesterday afternoon and dislocated his shoulder. He was transported to St. John's hospital for treatment.
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Joseph Pooler
Colburn Street
St. John’s Hospital
Special Homeseekers Excursions via Nickel Plate Road
Extremely low rates to all points in the West and Southwest. Travel on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through April. Good return limit. For full details contact local agents or S. L. P. Burgess, N. E., P. A., Boston. Christmas footwear at the 20th Century shoe store.
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Nickel Plate Road
L. P. Burgess
N. E
P. A
Boston Fass
Escapee Back in Custody Returns to City Farm
John F. Cleary who escaped from the city farm yesterday morning after being sentenced there less than a week ago was arrested on Lawrence Street in the afternoon by Officer Sparks. Cleary was returned to the city farm later in the day.
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John F. Cleary
City Farm
Lesses
Lawrence Street
Sparks
Cleary
Oriental Bazaar Lowell Gift Shop Ad
Geo E Tradd announces Get are the initials for the best gifts at the Oriental Bazaar located at 818 Merrimack Street Lowell. The ad touts unique offerings and promises satisfying returns for gift purchases with a memorable slogan.
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Geo. E. Tradd
Lowell
Oriental Bazaar
Merrimack Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lowell Daily Courier
Babbitt Co
Opticians
Dutton Street
Bon Marche
New England
Star & Yankee
Canner, Hardware Co
Wood
Standard Books
Pit
Flinch
Gookin Bros
Lowell, Mass
Military Hospital
Uncle Sam
E. Victor Sargent
Putnam & Son CO
Cenral Street
WVIUL
China
W. P. Brazer & CO
Hatters and Outfitters
Central Cor
Market St
John H. Burke
West Third Street
Bank
20Th Century Shoe Store
Zopher
Middlesex Streets
Chas. Trombly
Wm. Sturtevant
Zopher Drug Co
F. C. Andrews Co
Courier-Citizen
Carolas
Edward Everett Adams
Odd Fellows Temple
William S. Griffin
Swan Building
Mass
Effie L. Palmer
Abriglia Method Sistrooodio
Room 20
Swansicg
Greenwood Bros. China
Welch Bros
Middle St
S. A. Garson
Central ST
Carter & Sherburna
Stone Merrimack, Cor
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