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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1901

Page

5

Ushers Dance at Opera House a Social Success

Ushers from Prescott hall entertained about 400 guests in a social and dance. Lowell Cadet orchestra opened with an overture at 7 45 and a long program with 19 numbers, expanded by encores. Attendees included ushers from other theatres and out of town, plus Corse Payton company members Will Wilken and Richard Crolius. The event, led by John J Donnelly and Emilus Stackpole, was praised for finances and enjoyment and promises a first annual continuation.

Opera House Prescott Hall Lowell Cadet Orchestra Lawrence and Haverhill Fred Corse Payton John’s Corse Payton Company Will Wilken Richard Crolius Emilus B. Stackpole John P. Donnelly Frank J. Day Basil Swallow Thomas Magee Frank Dunnards John E. Dowd Harold Tarr Fred G. Hunton Ernest Hayden Freeman Crowell William Higgins Arthur Halpin Joseph Ginty Charles Upton Homer Garey Peter R. Craigg Harry L. Young M. Maller Robert Campbell M. MacDonald George Ee John Carigg Fred Emerson Avid Petrie John Mylott James Emerson James T. Powers

Farmland Roaders Hold Whist Party at Pilgrim Hall

The Farmland Roaders social group held a whist party in Pilgrim hall with about 15 tables. Winners included Mrs Addie Howe 53 points and Miss Evan Ingalls 49 for Ladies. Gentlemen winners were Emery Soule 53, E Palmer 51, and John Orrell 53. Miss Eva Ingalls led as manager with Solon Mason as head puncher.

Farmland Roaders Pilgrim Hall Addie Howe Evan Ingalls Clara Smith Emery Soule E. Palmer John Orrell Eva Ingalls Solon Mason

Monthly Social at Wor then Street Baptist Church

The Ladies Social circle of Wor then Street Baptist church held their regular monthly social and supper in the vestry. Mrs. Wm Jarvis Mrs. Frederick Beane and Mrs. Fox led the event. After supper a social meeting followed with a musical programme featuring The Adams orchestra of Chelmsford Miss Mamie Kirkpatrick reader Mrs Charles Allen pianist Miss Gertrude Sewell soprano soloist.

Worthen Street Baptist Church Wm. Jarvis Frederick Beane Fox Adams Orchestra Chelmsford Mamie Kirkpatrick Charles Allen Gertrude Sewell

Memorial Day Case Presented in Boston Court

Equity case over city expenditures last Memorial Day returned before Judge Mason in Boston yesterday on Jerome F Manning's motion. Court ordered the matter removed from the list until answers to interrogatories by the petitioner are provided.

Mason Boston Jerome F. Manning

Textile School Progress Stalls Only by Car Famine

Construction on the textile school advances amid brick supply delays and cold weather. Contractor P O Hearn aims to roof the chemistry and machinery wings within a week, with three weeks total delay expected but recoverable by finishing inside work. Superintendent W P Richardson notes weather as a key factor and praises the accident-free progress amid many workers observing Sundays and daily activity.

P. O’hearn Crosby Barker Southwick Hall W. P. Richardson Lockwood, Green and Company

Mill Overseer Arrested for Child Labor Violations

Fall River on December 18 Miss Mary E Haley state factory inspector filed charges against Alphonse Bouvier overseer at Barnard Manufacturing for employing children under 14. He was arraigned and pleads not guilty with trial set for Tuesday. Three girls aged 11 13 12 earned 22 55 and 22 cents weekly for after school and Saturday work. Bradford D Davell Barnard Manufacturing president chairs police board. Nathaniel B Borden treasurer.

Fall River Mary E. Haley Barnard Valera Parent Rose Leplante Amanda Goslin Miss Halley Bouvier Bradford D. Davell Barnard Manufacturing Company Board of Police Commissioners Nathaniel B. Borden

Highland Council marks admission of 48 candidates

Royal Arcanum event at Odd Fellows temple features 48 new members with a concert and literary programme. The Highland council has welcomed many new joiners, with Hibbard's orchestra providing selections and speakers such as PEG. R. A. G. Walsh and Roscoe McDaniels on stage amid readings, solos, and a Florodora selection.

Highland Council Royal Arcanum Odd Fellows’ Temple Hibbard Peg. R A. G. Walsh Zampa Reading Sarah Miss Faye Roscoe McDaniels Henry Goodwin Air Vaice J. P. Larkin Young Ladies’ Seminary Miss Foye

Labor union officers elected and talks on brick boycott

Bricklayers union elected officers for six months led by President Robert Blaine and Vice President Robert Dene. A Staples Bros contractors request to speak January first on a boycott of Head and Coast bricks dominates discussion. Messages from Lithographers union and Stationary Firemen noted. day-work in shipyards supported. installation set for January 1.

Bricklayers Union Robert Blaine Robert Dene Joan Fozier Alexander McCabe Arthur Staples Staples Bros. Contractors Manchester N. H Pearson Long G. H. McKay Lithographers Union Union

Tewksbury Twentieth Century club meets at church

The Twentieth Century club held a well attended meeting at the First Congregational church. Mrs Hall of Boston opened with an organ recital. A supper followed in the vestry under Mrs Thos Carley assisted by several members. Vice President Mrs Samuel P Pike presided at a brief business session.

Twentieth Century Club Iirst Congregational Church Hall Boston Thos. Carley J. Carr Lillian Carley Jeannette Carley Samuel P. Pike Douglass E. C. Gerrish South Lowell Tewksbury Albert Carley Edith Hoyt Louis Farmer Emma Pike Talbot French Lillian Edgecomb Gertrude Farmer Robert Alexander Newport, N. H Hiram Dinsmore

Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promises Instant Pain Relief

An obituary style farm news note highlights frequent accidents on the farm with cuts and bruises. It promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy that relieves pain instantly and claims safety when used.

Thomas

Boy’s Pneumonia Cured Quickly After Foley’s Honey and Tar

J W Bryan of Lowder Illinois reports his young son suffered pneumonia a cough worsened until Foley’s Honey and Tar was given. The remedy halted the racking cough immediately and the boy soon recovered, a result that surprised the attending doctor.

J. W. Bryan Lowder, Il Foley F. C. Goodale C. &. Carter

Governor’s council refuses clemency in Umilian case

The Governor's council in Boston declined to commute the death sentence of Francis Umilian to life imprisonment after a hearing. Umilian murdered Kotanutz Jennisek known as Jack at Munro Keith's Granby farm in late 1899. Last July he was sentenced to die, with repeated respites due to legal contests. the final respite ends next Saturday at midnight. The vote was four to one against commuting the penalty.

Boston Francissek Umilian Kotanutz Jennisek Jack Munro Keith Granby Storti

Gluten Foods Line From Pure Glu Ten Food Co

Proprietor announces stock of Pure Glu Ten Food Co products including Breakfast Food Crackers Macaroni and Flour. Government analysis endorses these gluten foods as healthful and nutritionally rich, containing over five times the nutriment of ordinary cereals or flours. Call and examine.

Pure Gluten Food Co N. Y U. S

Venezuelan Editorial Warns Germany Stands Firm for Independence

Willemstad dated Dec 18 reports La Republica Caracas editorial asserting Venezuela will defend its independence and equality with strong reprisals if provoked. Caracas excitement centers on military scandals linking Generals Davila and Sanchez after Davila insulted the war minister.

Willemstadt Curacaa la Republica Caracas Venezuela Castro Davila Sanchez Carcas Davill Guajira Maracaibo

Poor Young Men Christmas Offering Prompted by President

Boston December 18 President Henry 8 Pritchett proposed that students from prominent colleges and schools fund a Christmas offering to support poor young men in industrial schools. He introduced Rev Edward Everett Hale to deliver the Christmas sermon before 1400 Technology students. He recalled Booker Washington’s previous visit when Technology students funded a year’s expenses for a young colored man from Charleston at Tuskegee.

Boston Henry 8. Pritchett Edward Everett Hale Pritchett Booker Washington Charleston S. C Tuskegee

Stop a Cold with Foley's Honey and Tar

After exposure or at the first symptoms, take Foley's Honey and Tar. It is advertised to stop a cold if taken in time. FB. C. Goodale, Co. B. Carter.

Foley C. Goodale B. Carter

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