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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
10
Audiences last night laughed through a pig chasing contest after the play A Sister's Revenge. Thomaspe of Chapel street held the lucky Blind as the pig demonstrated surprising agility and the lights faded repeatedly during four rounds. Tonight’s bill features Beware of Men after a matinee of A Man of Mystery.
The piece extols Croesus of Lydia and argues riches bring troubles from overindulgence and stress. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure, claiming they aid digestion, restore strength, and let people eat freely, with nationwide demand and 50 cent pricing.
A historical feature highlights Lydia E Pinkham's laboratory in Lynn as a central source of female health guidance. It asserts that thousands seek her advice monthly and credits her vegetable compound with curing female diseases, claiming the family physician cannot match her records or effectiveness.
Tomorrow at Casto theatre a child oriented show promises merriment for youngsters. Courthope and Forrester present A Fisherman's Luck a clever comedy. Avon Comedy Four perform a funny schoolroom scene. Greene and Werner present Babes in the Jungle. Green trading stamps with orchestra tickets. reserved seats ten cents extra, order by telephone 815-3.
The second Huntington hall recital features Schuecker of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and contralto Lucie Tucker with a program of unusually brilliant orchestral selections. If Tucker’s voice holds, she will be a strong addition to a stellar lineup including Mary Howe, Rosa Linde, daughter Miss Wright, and Krassett. Reserved seats cost 25 and 50 cents, with tickets on sale at Austin's. box office opens at 1 pm Sunday.
A timely ad notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a rapid remedy for coughs and colds. Stores listed include Condales Drug Store at 217 Central Street Ellingwood & Co. at Merrimack and Central, Carter & Sherburne at Merrimack and Bridge, and Falls & Burkinshaw at 418 Middlesex Street.
Charles BE Vinal former keeper of the Old Middlesex tavern was arrested on a capias from the Superior Court. He had previously faced liquor charges and paid fines of 75 dollars on two prior occasions. He was out on bail and did not appear, with his lawyer listed as D J Donahue. A long docket followed with cases including larceny burglary drunkenness and lewd acts among others.
In Berlin on December 17 Miss Von Rheinbaben daughter of the finance minister narrowly escaped injury when she fell between two electric cars. Henry Davidson an English naval constructor from Newcastle upon Tyne rushed to aid and pulled her free but was killed by a car. Miss Von Rheinbaben was uninjured.
Russia plans the largest foreign pavilion at the world’s fair with over 750000 square feet of space. More than 2500 exhibitors will participate as the national pavilion is built on native soil and brought to St Louis in sections by Russian carpenters.
A large fire destroyed the Maine Furniture company plant in Chelsea, with losses around 6000 dollars insured. Strong winds threatened nearby structures as Chelsea and Everett fire crews battled the blaze, preventing further spread. The wooden three story building burned from the first floor, several varnish barrels exploded, and some firefighters were overcome by heat. The cause remains undetermined.
New Haven Conn Dec 17 after the board of directors of the Yale National Bank met president E S Greeley said only routine business was transacted and no discussions of cashier Asa C Bushnells shortage occurred While reports from Boston and New York correspondents were reviewed it would take hours to verify accounts and he believed the shortage would not exceed 18000
Boston December hearing over Arioch Wentworth's will featured John Shepard, a Boston merchant and friend, testifying that Wentworth remained mentally active and capable until death. He and other witnesses supported the validity of the will, noting no decline in mind or body despite aging.
F H Clerique Cornelius Shields and T J Drum mond of the Sco company urged the government to safeguard Canadian shareholders if the Consolidated Lake Superior company is wound up. They proposed keeping land grants and franchise concessions for subsidiaries and planned a conference with the premier later that day. If the reorganization fails Speyer & Co would attempt another plan to allow outside shareholders to join.
Cough medicines besides Foley's Honey and Tar may contain opiates causing constipation and safety concerns for children. Foley's Honey and Tar is presented as opiate free and safe. Local druggists Goodale's Drug Store, Ellingwood & Co., Carter & Sherburne, and Buskinshaw are listed with street corners and addresses in the area.
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