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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1901

Page

4

Young Men Warned Against Excessive Political Enthusiasm

James A. Dorsey of Boston spoke at the Mathew Temperance Institute on success, cautioning young men against overzealous politics. He urged focus on business and personal effort, warned that politics breeds risk and hollow brilliance, and urged social contact with accomplished peers. The event included musical and literary entertainments and a rising vote of thanks.

James A. Dorsey Boston Mathew Temperance Institute Dorsey Boston College Rome Bishop O'Connell Alexander Caesar Napoleon Franklin Dorcey Edward Slattery Wm. MecAloon John Murray James Fagan John Thornton James Higgins James Coughlin

Regular bowels prevent stomach disorders says Chamberlain tablet ad

No one can reasonably hope for good health unless his bowels move once each day. When this is not attended to disorders of the stomach arise biliousness headache dyspepsia and piles soon follow. If you wish to avoid these ailments keep your bowels regular by taking Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets when required. They are so easy to take and mild and gentle in effect. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain

Your Christmas Present Piano Gift Werlded in Merrimack Street

A persuasive ad from M. Steinert & Sons Co. touts pianos as the ideal Christmas present with lifelong value and a range of brands. It promises true, well-made instruments priced from 300 to 600 dollars, endorsed by musicians, with payment terms and a warning against cheap dealers.

M. Steinert & Sons Co Steinert

Labor Unions Elect Carders and Pickers Officers

Carders and Pickers elected officers last night with E M Neary as president Thomas J Burke as vice president and James Lang as treasurer The governing list will be elected on the 24th A complimentary dance is set for January 8 in their hall The affair staffs include General Manager M Neary assistant H J Burkey floor director John McKean and assistant T McNally The Nappers named officers for nine months Patrick S Sherdon as president Martin Sweeney as vice president Joseph Durfee as treasurer Thomas J Fitzgerald as financial secretary Martin Finn as recording secretary Daniel J Lynch as conductor Hugh McClane as sergeant at arms Daniel J Lynch as trustee for 18 months Installation will be January 7 There were five initiations and six applications

Carders Pickers E. M. Neary Thomas J. Burke James Lang M. Neary Nappers Ninx Patrick S. Sherdon Martin Sweeney Joseph Durfree Thomas J. Fitzgerald Martin Finn Daniel J. Lynch Hugh McClane

State Roads Effort to Speed Highway Work

A sparsely attended Board of Trade meeting discussed accelerating state highway construction. James T. Smith urged finishing a main corridor to population centers, proposing a $15,000,000 long term loan or increased annual appropriations. A committee of Smith, Conant, and Page was formed to confer with other boards and report back.

Board of Trade Hodgman France Marston United States Knox Lodge James T. Smith State Highway Commission Middlesex County Boston Tyngsboro Smith

Fraternal elections and installs across local orders

Lowell Commandery Knights of Malta held a special election after Homer B Nay resigned with James Smith as generalissimo Rev J N Craig as captain general and Percy Durrell as commander. Installation was led by Macomber of Boston with music by William Prescott. Garfield Colony Pilgrim Fathers will elect officers December 31 and observe its thousandth meeting next Tuesday with a musical program. S H Hines lodge K of P conducted a second degree with four candidates and nominations set for the 24th and semiannual election on the 31st. Court Samuel de Champlain F of A elected its officers for the ensuing half year naming France Rivet as Chief Ranger and others, with installation January 7 including a smoke talk and collation. Two propositions were also offered.

Lowell Commandery Knights of Malta Homer B. Nay James Smith J. N. Craig Percy Durrell Macomber Boston William Prescott Garfield Colony Pilgrim Fathers S. H. Hines Lodge, K. of P Samuel de Champlain F. of A France Rivet Joseph Boudreau Paul Vigeant A. N. Boulais Henri Chaput Beadle Pierre Morin Napoleon Rivet Woodman Alphonse Levesque Jr. Woodman Eugene Boudreau

St Anthony’s Portuguese Choir Hosts Reception in Gorham Street

The St Anthony’s Portuguese choir met last evening in the Gorham street church basement hosted by temporary pastor Rev. A S Pimental of Boston. Twenty five members enjoyed supper at 8 30 and a short social period followed. Rev A J Pimental then introduced Peter F Clune as toastmaster who praised the pastor and the choir’s work. Readings and songs by Cluna J Henry Carroll and Lulu Ginty were part of the programme. Also notices two real estate ads appear at the end for a six room cottage near electric lines at 1450 and a five acre property two miles from Lowell post office at 1200.

St. Anthony's Gorham Street A. S. Pimental Boston A. J. Pimental Peter F. Clune Cluna J. Henry Carroll Lulu Ginty

Eliot Men's League Regular Meeting at Eliot Church

The Eliot Men's League met in the Eliot church vestry with Daniel H. Varnum presiding as Judge Pickman was absent. Reports from committees noted league growth, followed by an entertainment program with Lloyd Haworth's piano solo and George Milton's lecture on storm movement shown on weather maps. The latest Sunday storm disturbance was described as two centers merging in the Mississippi Valley and sweeping eastward.

League Eliot Church Daniel H. Varnum Judge Pickman Lloyd Haworth George Milton Mississippi Valley

Cafebria Cures Headaches Quietly at Drugstores

Cafebria is sold in boxes for 25 cents at druggists promising headache relief and calming nerves.

Four Auction Lots Offer Goods At Rising Prices

The seller presents four lots of items in ascending prices from 98 cents to 2.98 dollars. Each lot is priced at 98c, 1.49, 1.98, and 2.98 with gains expected on good selections. The auction emphasizes quality and valuation above the asking price.

Santa Claus Visits: Meet Him and Send Your Letter

Children are invited to meet Santa Claus and shake his hand or write him a letter. Santa brought his sleigh, but no snow, so sleighing may wait until Christmas. Address letters clearly for a response.

Santa

Younger men of the league study weather science talk

A talk sparks interest in a new science of the weather among younger league members. Mr. Harvey B. Greene recalled a visit to Egyptian tombs where sacred bulls were laid to rest in granite coffins over 3000 years ago. He described a French discoverer finding footprints of naked workmen in a sealed mountain tomb. The league's interest grows and the next meeting is scheduled for February.

League Harvey Greene Egypt

Beautiful Things in Fancy China Arrives at Pollard Co

A. G. Pollard & Co offers over fifty new cup and saucer styles with prices from 10c to 1 dollar, plus dainty small items like hair boxes, pin trays, match boxes, shaving mugs, pitchers, plates, bon bon dishes, manicure sets, ink wells, and a fine line of genuine Japanese ware including chocolate pots and salad dishes.

A. G. Pollard & CO

Eben Holden entertainment at Y M C A hall

An Eben Holden reading program directed by Augustus F Howell of Boston drew a good sized audience at the Y M C A hall last night. Mr Howell and Mrs Pierce, who were to provide features, were delayed in Maine by a washout and the entertainment was postponed. Howell's solo readings and impersonations of characters from the book delighted listeners with humorous storytelling.

Y. M. C. A. Hall Augustus F. Howell Boston Pierce Maine Howell Lowell Eben Holden

Preacher Change Sparks Church Attendance Surge

In a Chicago suburb Presbyterian church, a substitute pastor Rev Hawksley drew big crowds, while Dr Green’s larger church comfort faded. Mrs Burton, daughter of the absent minister, recounts how townsfolk favor the new style, yet Mrs Brooks reveals she misses her father’s sermons.

Chicago Rgin Dr. Green Hawksley Burton Brooks

Gookin Bros Showcases Vast Holiday Furniture Stock

A Citizen tour reveals Gookin Bros occupies over an acre of floor space with more Morris chairs, rockers, parlor suites, pedestals, jardinieres and other items than many Boston firms. The firm offers large variety, including child sized furniture, and has ordered-wide reductions to head off competition. Three car loads of couches were unloaded yesterday and will be on display today for public inspection.

Gookin Bros A _ Citizen Boston Morris Jardiniere Jardinieres Gookin

Zepher Co Christmas Stock Debuts Here in Lowell

A Caring Act. Inspect before purchasing elsewhere, the Christmas stock of the Zepher Co. never attempted before in Lowell at the junction of Central and Middlesex streets.

Zepher Co Lowell Central Middlesex Streets

Hurdy Gurdy Party Held by Local Club in Burbank Hall

The L. G. and C. D. club, also known as the L. J. Greeley and Charles Desrochers combination, hosted a pretty hurdy gurdy party in Burbank hall last night.

L. G. and C. D. Club L. J. Greeley Charles Desrochers Burbank Hall

Zine and Grinding Lead Devoe Paint Longevity Match

Devoe lead and zinc paint wears longer than hand mixed lead and oil, with the compound Zine and Grinding showing twice the durability. The comparison highlights Devoe's advanced formulation and industrial paint performance advantages for long lasting coatings.

Devoe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Awyer Dorsey Mathews Politics Steinway & Sons Hardman, Cabier Emerson, Shoninger Standard, Singer, Jewett, Woodbury M. Steinert & Sons Merrimack Street THE Labor Unions Boards of Trade California J. H. Elliott Central Street Eliot Men’s League Alice of Old Vincennes Maurice Thompson Gilbert Parker Hall Caine Winston Churchill Nelson Lloyd Warwick of the John Ari Lloyd Melton Raglans Kimonas Santa Claus Maia Beecham Thomas Beecham St. Helen’s Eng Allen CO New York Gookin’s Sian Central ST J. W. Leach Merrimack ST W. C. Hinckley Hinckley & May Middle Street
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