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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
4
Secretary Thomas F. Smith of Tammany Hall New York is portrayed as a dynamic, energetic, fast-thinking young politician likely to play a major role in the upcoming national campaign. The description emphasizes nerves energy dash and rapid decision making.
Secretary Root testifies in defense of General Leonard Wood before the Senate military affairs committee probing his confirmation. He reads official Cuba era records, addresses charges on Cuba governance, Jai Alai license and court actions, and confirms War Department approval of Wood's franchise extension.
Advertisement asserts eye specks and blurred vision stem from liver and bowel sluggishness. It praises Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills for curing constipation, cleansing poisons from blood, and easing bilious symptoms. Claims include quick relief from headaches and biliousness, priced 25 cents, signed by W. F. Smith.
The Cito yens Americains assembly voted to pursue securing permanent club rooms open daily to members, with a committee including Wm. Drapeau Dr. A. J Gagnon and L. P. Turcotte to report next Wednesday. Court St Antoine C O F plans a public installation at St Joseph's College hall with speakers including Rev Fr Campeau Deputy High Chief Ranger E I Roberge and others.
The Rifle Association met at the armory Tuesday evening to decide who holds the Parker cup. Co. G and Co. C claim it after a fall rifle shoot. G company says they weren’t notified of a cup shoot and did not compete. The group adjourned to Sunday for a ruling. Co. G drilled well. Col. Donovan of the Ninth may visit tonight as Company M holds drill. Double trading stamps today at Lawler's. A man inquires about wealth and says Never despair as a motto, implying Never give up.
A 19th or early 20th century health ad hails Iron-Ox Tablets as a safe remedy for constipation. It argues against purgatives and cathartics, claims tablets restore bowel and kidney function, and promote natural digestion and steady bodily processes. Sold in a 50 tablet aluminum case for 25 cents from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
All Saints church lists Christmas Eve service at 4.30 followed by a children’s festival with tree and refreshments in the guild room. Christmas Day holy communion at 10 a.m. Sunday services at 10 and 10.45 a.m. The Literary Union heard Miss Stewart recount Panama experiences and officials from Panama. wide discussion ensued. Unitarian sociables opened the winter season with a gas-lit vestry, supper, readings, music, and popular melodies. Postmaster Emerson installed a new 21-box section and moved the package window for convenience. George W. Pickard is ill with rheumatic fever. The meeting elected officers and various committees for church activities and missions.
In North Chelmsford the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor held its semiannual business meeting in the vestry of the Second Congregational Church on Tuesday evening December 15 to elect officers and conduct other business.
In Graniteville H V Hildreth of C G Sargent Co. is very sick at present following an abdominal operation at his Westford home. In Westford Court No 170 M C O F held a meeting at Healy hall and planned a social dance for Saturday Dec 26. The Alabama Quartette has disbanded for now but may reform with new officers. Local sports nerves turn to 1904 baseball with plans for a stronger team to excite old fans, recalling the club that played on the flats with Johnson and Wall.
Herb Eaton Fred King Jack Quinn Ellie Nutting and George Gilson anchor the batting lineup as a new club aims for a single defeat this season. The school resumes, Christmas tree program at M. E. church, and children rehearse recitations while a sledding boy returns for skating on the mill pond.
The Twentieth Century club met at the Congregational church with Agnes Trull giving an organ recital. H. M. Billings presided, Rev J W Minchin blessed the gathering, and Edna Craig of Lowell sang with Harriette Lee at the piano. New members include Dr and Mrs Larabee and Miss Watson. Miss Olin Molten is ill in Chicago. John McEachron has a new position in Arlington.
A sociable evening attracted a good turnout at Immanuel Baptist Church hosted by the Ladies Aid Society. Supper, arranged by Mrs. Elisha Harris, Mrs. Eli Harris, and Mrs. Mary Gillespie, followed an entertainment program featuring a quartet, duets, and readings by local performers. A joke about a divorce was quoted from a Chicago Tribune piece. A local drugstore ad promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with multiple area outlets listed.
The Zopher Drug Co and BE C Andrews Co announce free distribution on October 18 and 19 of 1000 full size Crestall bottles. Crestall is promoted as a remedy for colds coughs and lung troubles. Propriety listed as Lowell Massachusetts.
The annual meeting of the Boston and Lowell Railroad Corporation stockholders will be held at the Passenger Station in Boston on Wednesday January 6 1904 at 10 30 a m for the election of a board of directors and to transact any legal business. By order of the Directors Henry B Cabot Clerk.
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