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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
10
The data lists daily sunrises and moon phases for December on Fridays and Saturdays the 6th 13th 14th 20th 21st 27th 28th with sunrises at 7.09 a.m. moon sets at 12.07 a.m. sun sets at 4.13 p.m. and length of day 9.04 hours.
A compact ad page shows coal options from Burn and Horne, furniture polish, Xmas candles at C. B. Coburn & Co. 63 Market St, showcases in stock, optician H. Babbitt at 28 Dutton St Merrimack, Lawler's book ad, Alpine Safes by Benj Holt, Orchestral society tickets at Austin's, biscuit branding by Kennedy, musical instruments from Stratton & Handley, and J. B. Goodwin weather strips promising wind and dust defense with a dust-free offer.
Mrs Harriet C Snelling and Mrs Alice G Kelly of Haverhill held a notable sale of decorated china and tapestry art needlework at Mrs Lucius A Derby's residence 148 First Street yesterday and last night. The drawing rooms were attractively arranged with palms and lighted by many colored incandescent lamps. Attendance was good and the sale successful. The hand painted chinaware included a rare rose decorated punch bowl. Tapestry pieces were above average and Mexican drawn work plus new cashmere work pleased buyers. A charming collection of miniatures in gold frames completed the display.
The Old Middlesex chapter will hold its next meeting on Friday night December 27 in Marston's hall. A member will discuss Washington crossing the Delaware and another will shed light on Lowell Chelmsford's role in Revolutionary events. The third Tuesday in January marks the annual meeting with ladies night planned.
Frank Ricard’s jewelry and bric-a-brac shops on upper Merrimack street display a wide Christmas gift selection. Located at No. 646, a newly expanded lower storefront offers holiday novelties with low prices. Clerks Miss Nellie Counian, Miss Mary Bradley, Miss Anna Doyle, Miss Julia Deane, Mr. Geo Peirier, Mr. Denis Ricard, Mr. Willis Peltier, Mr. T. Rock, and Mr. Jos. Gauthier greet customers.
Do not fail to visit Maker's picture store for Christmas presents Pictures framed and unframed mirrors in variety Dutch tiles hand somely framed Medallions tastels Oil Paintings Hammered Brass Plaques Square and Oval Portrait Frames Cabinet Frames Florentine Frames in cabinet sizes Frames and Framed Pictures on our 50 cent counter Everything sold at our usual low prices George E Maker cor John and Merrimack streets Telephone connection.
At last evening's meeting the club held a profitable informal discussion on the Chinese Exclusion Act. The literary programme included essays on Character by J. Wallace and The Boer War by T. J. Sullivan, a recitation by P. H. Parker and J. M. O'Donoghue, and two membership propositions were received.
In this city on December 17 1920 to Mr and Mrs Frank Reilly of 95 Paige Street a daughter was born. On December 18 1920 to Mr and Mrs William Drapeau of 3 Hancock Avenue a daughter and a son were born.
A Lowell mass letter from Devoe & Co. invites chemists to identify any additives in their lead and zinc based paint that would beat the product. The firm touts Devoe as the best paint and offers $100 plus expenses for innovations found.
Four members of the Lawrenson family at 34 Union Street are under hospital care for smallpox in Lowell. The father is blamed for bringing germs from Boston, and several siblings and Smith family members will join them in quarantine. Vaccination status noted. infant critical but not hopeless.
An audience of several hundred gathered at Varnum School for a benefit program for the class of 1901. Principal Henry H. Harris MC'd as students performed a Graduates March, songs, readings, and comical sketches featuring Corinne H. Emerson and Lillian G. O'Brien among others. Officers named: President Newcomb Lake, Vice President William G. O'Brien, Secretary Corinne H. Emerson, Treasurer Willard Ryan.
Hood's Sarsaparilla announces its 1902 calendar titled Columbia's Daughters featuring bust portraits The New England Girl The Southern Girl The Western Girl and The New York Girl rendered in 12 colors The calendar panel measures 17 by 4 inches back lists astronomical events for 1903 weather forecasts monthly slips coupons for Hood's seeds and other novelties The lithographic work required weeks of skilled production
Young women of the High Street church presented an original play titled Trials and Tribulations after their planned supper and a missing male theatric option. Miss Alma Nelson led the cast with support from Miss A M Day Ella Calderwood Grace Gardner Mabelle Gardner Mabel Metcalf Carrie Erskine and Miss Nelson also noted for directing efforts among the group with Mrs Clarence E Nelson overseeing the supper.
Charles Davis about 16 joins a gang of 35 to 40 youths who steal ladders and climb Huntington hall windows at every game. They enter via a broken lock on William A Mack Co ladders, solicit admission cash, and scale ladders to enter. Davis and two gang members were caught by plainclothes officers. one member escaped. police vow stricter watch.
About midnight Officer Cogger forced entry to Reuben Cohen’s store on Willie street and found a blaze started from an ash box. He battled the flames and saved the fire department a run, extinguishing the fire in a short fight.
McManmon’s displays a flowering Poinsettia native to Turkey, noted for indoor culture and pink blossoms. The shop at 6 Prescott Street features palms, ferns, narcissus, Jerusalem cherries, fern dishes, and more, with remodeling by Dwyer and Cox. Easter lilies in flower are available from McManmon’s greenhouses for the holiday trade.
Boiler broke down at Hamilton mills yesterday afternoon leaving many employees temporarily out of work. No injuries occurred but several men had narrow escapes from serious harm.
The Sunday school class of Miss Mary J Martin at First Trinitarian Congregational church held a quarterly social in the church vestry. An informal programme of music and recitations was presented, refreshments served, then games were played, making the evening pleasant.
Post 42 G A R held a business meeting and campfire in Memorial hall with a supper by the B F Butler Relief corps. Commander Cowley led, inviting joint installation with the relief corps on Jan 2 and guests from other posts. Comrade McHugh praised Navy deeds from Revolution to World War II, while Rev Johnson urged city pride and continued service to Lowell and the nation.
Benjamin F. O Hara a Lowell stone mason left for Pittsfield to work on a job when a telegram from Pittsfield said he was killed by a Boston and Maine train. Superintendent Moffatt received the notice signed by Jos H Smith and a brother, Thomas O Hara, was notified.
The First Congregational church held its annual meeting with a supper by the Ladies Benevolent society. Rev. F. A. Warfeld presided. Officers elected include Deacons Dr. F. W. Chadbourne and Justin H. Kimball, Clerk Andrew Liddell, Treasurer Francis C. Lawrence, and Sunday school head Walter T. Barstow. Net gains, membership, and reports detailed. Indefinite postponement of standing rules revision approved. Ladies Benevolent society elected officers.
Michael Conley of Walnut Street suffered a severe laceration to his left hand while at work yesterday afternoon at the Lowell Machine shop. He resides in Walnut Street.
Physicians explain why winter tones the immune system as crowds in stores spread cold germs. The article urges caution and promotes Father John's Medicine as a non patented tonic that strengthens the body and fights colds and lung ailments without dangerous additives.
Crowds filled the Lowell streets and Wood’s jewelry shop reports holiday sales ahead of last year as buyers seek quality diamonds and merchandise. The $8c window drew attention with bargains, including a mispriced watch from $18 to 98c, attracting shoppers and promising more value this season.
Yesterday at auction in Lowell more than thirty attended the sale of the Mary A Skinner property. The house and lot at 54 Puffer Street sold for 1517 to Mrs Marguerite C Bagshaw while the A Street lot went for 10 1/2 cents per square foot to Annabel Lavoie. J E Conant & Co conducted the sale.
The executive committee of the U. Ss. B. C. and A. A. met last night and elected officers for the coming concert and ball to be held at an early date in Huntington Ball.
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