Christmas shopping tips and gifts in town ads
Wardell offers phonographs at 111 Central street while H L Bailey & Co advertises suspenders from 25c to 2 00 and Christy bread knives. Thompson Hardware Co lists medallions pictures mirrors and frames. Burbank & Co presents Christmas hints. Mrs F J Vergeant sells hand painted china and small gift articles at Austins music store 19 Bridge street for holiday gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Bailey & Co
Merrimack Street
Christy
Thompson Hardware Co
Burbank & Co
F. J. Vergeant
Austin
Bridge Street
Hunting Trip Returns and Local Society News in Lowell
Co W Dane Frank Parker and Leo Blackfin returned from a Northern New Hampshire hunting trip with two bucks and several foxes rabbits and smaller game. The Lowell Hahnemann club held its 21st annual meeting at Dr E H Packer's office electing officers including President George L Van Deursen and Secretary Edward B Holt. Dr George R Rice of Boston attended as guest and spoke on Disease of the Accessory Nasal Sinuses. A Christmas sale at Mrs Flemings 393 High Street for the First Baptist church was successful with S and H club members providing musical entertainment and women managing tables for Fancy Apron Candy and Cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Dane
Frank Parker
Leo Blackfin
New Hampshire
Lowell Hahnemann Club
E. H. Packer
George L. van Deursen
Chas. B. Sanders
Edward B. Holt
Bertha Swanton
Bertha Taylor
Page and Lane Wed at Nashusa in December
Mr. Fred Page and Mrs. Edna A. Lane of this city were married at Nashusa on Saturday December 13. They will reside here at 31 Jenness Street and be at home to friends after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Page
Edna A. Lane
Nashusa
Jenness Street
Crandall and Somers Wed in Lowell Nuptials
At the officiating clergyman's residence last evening James Crandall of Lowell and Maude Somers of Moncton N B were united in marriage by Rev Morang. The bride wore nun's ceiling white silk and chiffon and the couple will reside in Lowell after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crandall
Lowell
Maude Somers
Moncton
N. B
Morang
PIANOLA Recital Delights Lowell Audience at Colonial Hall
The M Steinert Sons pianola series drew a large Lowell crowd with Mendelssohn Nevin Rubenstein Loren Wienowski and Terschak on the program. Mrs Jean L Sherburne sang with rare clarity and emotion in Nymphs and Fauns Rosary and Ecstasy, while Mr Marshall accompanied skillfully on the pianola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Steinert & Sons
Lowell
Mendelssohn
Nevin
Rubenstein
Loraine
Wienowski
Terschak
Marshall
Jean L. Sherburne
Bemberg
PIANO AND SONG RECITAL AT EDWARD ADAMS ROOMS
Miss Winifred Be Herne soprano Mr Henry G G Hardy baritone and Miss Ella L Chase pianist pupils of Edward E E Adams held a reception musicale at the Odd Fellows building Middlesex street. The program began with a duet rend0 by Trousselle and ended with a turentelle by Trouvelle. Songs by Be Herne and Hardy included works by Goutiedk Sehuinen Moskowski and Nicole with Adams also contributing Thine Eyes So Blue and Tender. Music and social hour pleased guests and refreshments followed by the Vige company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred BE. Herne
Henry GG. Hardy
Ella L. Chase
Edward EE. Adams
Odd Fellows
Trouvelle
Miss Horne
Mr. Hardy
Goutiedk Sehuinen
Moskowski
Nicole
Mr. Adame
Vige Company
What are Humors and How They Are Expelled
Humors are vitiated morbid quids coursing the veins and affecting the issues. They arise from defective digestion or inheritance and manifest as eruptions rheum eczema pimples boils and general weakness. They are expelled by Hood s Sarsaparilla which also builds up the system and is the best medicine for all humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
FATAL RELAPSE CLAIMS George Marston of Bridge Street
George Harrison Marston 61 died at 775 Bridge Street after a two week pneumonia illness. A prominent Centralville figure and president of the Board of Trade, he was born July 25, 1841 in Sandwich New Hampshire. He founded a Lowell books and periodicals firm, later focusing on real estate. Survived by son Dr Joseph N Marston, funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harrison Marston
Bridge Street
Mr. Marston
Centralville
Sandwich
N. H
New Englard
Marston
Academy
Newbury
Lawrence
George C. Prince
Lowell
Merrimack Street
Sons of the American Revolution
Ancient York Lodge of Masons
Highland Club
Board of Trade
Choral Festival Service At Friday Evening Concert
A choral festival service with special anthems is repeated Friday at 8 o'clock with the public invited. The programme includes hymns, psalms, multiple anthems by Cruickshank Atwood Shelley Sydenham and Parker, an organ interlude, and Te Deum, ending with Hymn 505.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage
Isaiah
G.cruickshank
Atwood
Arette Tacit Ateictena
Atortiolarate
Eratetane
Crete
Barnby
Martin
Sydenham
Parker
Stanford
Parket
Ladies in Charge Supper and Entertainment
The Ladies society at Paige Street Baptist Church hosted a supper and program led by chairman Mrs. Ida B Chapman with committee helpers and under the direction of Mrs. S J McCann and Mrs. S W Wiggin. Readings songs piano violin mandolin numbers featured Joseph Handley Ray Gordon J Perry Jr Misses Alice Richardson Laura Cilley Mildred Brennan Irene Martin Zatilla Martin Elsie Impleby Mary Deignan Daisy Ripley Duncan J Burnett Rweatt and Miss Coates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Society
Paige Street Baptist Church
Ida B. Chapman
James Brennan
W. E. Hatch
Margaret Hardy
D. P. Knowlton
S. J. McCann
S. W. Wiggin
Joseph Handley
Ray Gordon
J. Perry, Jr
Alice B Richardson
Laura Cilley
Mildred Brennan
Irene Martin
Zatilla Martin
Elsie Impleby
Mary Deignan
Daisy Ripley Duncan
J. Burnett Rweatt
Miss Coates
J C Ayer Co. gives $2000 Christmas gift to employees
In response to high coal prices and rising living costs the J C Ayer company distributed 2000 among about 150 employees as a generous Christmas gift. The article notes the gesture as unexpected and well received by workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ayer Company
J. c. Ayer Co
Big Coal Receipts at Boston Port Delays Lead to Demurrage Claims
Boston on December 18 reports over 12 000 tons of anthracite coal arriving at the port plus several thousand tons of bituminous coal. Five libels for demurrage over unloading delays filed in U S district court seek about 12000 dollars in claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States District Court
Christmas Shopping Dangers Warn of Colds and Pneumonia
The season’s excitement and crowded stores raise risk of cold and flu illnesses as shoppers move from heated interiors to cold streets. Doctors cite this as a cause of seasonal sickness increases and caution against patent medicines. Father John’s Medicine is praised as a historic remedy once prescribed for Rev. Fr. John O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Father John
John O'Brien
St. Patrick’s Parish
New Blondin Case Defence Motion Denied by Owens
Reported disagreement between counsel in the Blondin murder trial is denied by Mr. Owens. He explains illness of senior counsel Mr. Morrison forced his substitution, asserts no discord with Mr. Jaques, and states Morrison may argue exceptions when fit. The four grounds for new trial are cited but disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Joseph Wilfrid Blondin
Blondin
James F. Owens
J. B. D. Jaques
Salem
John H. Morrison
Lowell
Mr. Morrison
Morrison
Jaques
Mr Williams Recital Delights Middlesex Hall Audience
Charles Williams, Boston School of Expression graduate, gave a refined recital at Middlesex hall in the Women’s club. He rendered Enock Arden with Strauss music as accompaniment by Miss Louise Waitt, while previews of humor from Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch were slated for January 8 at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Middlesex Hall
Williams
Boston School of Expression
Enoch Arden
Richard Strauss
Louise Waitt
Desert
Wiggs
Charles J. Adams
Adelbert Ames
Elizabeth F. Bennett
Charles T. Billings
J. L. Chalifoux
Harry Dunlap
S. W. Francis
C. W. Huntington
M. Maude Lancaster
Thomas Nesmith
Franklin Nourse
Walter L. Parker
Arthur G. Pollard
Jacob Rogers
A. C. Russell
Charles Stott
Ellis J. Underhill
Helen A. Whittier
Charles W. Wilder
Charles M. Williams
Phelps Sale Yields Modest Prices for Art Works
The 34 paintings in Mr. Wm. Phelps’s exhibition at the Grosvenor block rooms drew buyers such as Mrs. Thomas Stott and Dr. H. J. Smith. Prices ranged from $5 to $85 for pieces including An Autumn Landscape with Group of Cattle and View of Lot. The event, hosted by J. E. Conant & Co., drew a well attended crowd in Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Phelps
Lowell
Be ‘Vy
Thomas Stott
G. A. Bixby
Miss Kitson
P. F. Conaton
M. A. Rollison
H. J
Escapee Philip Riley Recaptured Near North Billerica
Philip Riley aged 88, jailed for six months at the city farm for drunkenness, escaped Wednesday afternoon and was found in North Billerica yesterday afternoon by Officer Conway. He is to appear in police court this morning and return to the farm for the remaining term with an additional sentence expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Riley
City Farm
North Billerica
Conway
Philip
Burg
Riley
Butler Fife and Drum Corps Hold Second Annual Concert
The Butler Fife and Drum corps led by James McHugh performed at Associate Hall last evening before a dance program. About 15 musicians entertained a good crowd, with James Hall as drum major twirling the baton alongside Atwood's orchestra providing musical support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Fife and Drum Corps
Associate Hall
James McHugh
James Hall
Atwood
Benefit Dance at Prescott Hall Draws Crowd
A benefit dance was held last night at Prescott Hall with Hadley’s orchestra providing music. The event was organized by Thomas Sculley, assisted by Martin Hoar, James Day as floor director, Frank Day as assistant floor director, and emerates Joseph Fallards, Edward O’Heir, Hugh Gildee, James Fall, and Alexander Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McHugh
Patrick P. Dempsey
Harry E. Clay
Thomas Magee
Joseph H. Jordan
Robert M. Dempsey
Henry Hall
Peter Langlois
John J. Magee
Bernard Kane
Patrick Riley
Edward Farland
Joseph Jordan
John E. Ford
Leger Panton
James H. Walker
Richard Casey
Prescott Hall
Hadley
Thomas Sculley
Martin Hoar
James Day
Frank Day
Joseph Fall
Ards
Edward O'Heir
Hugh Gildee
James Fall
Alexander Walsh
Fraternal Meetings Highlight Busy Garfield Colony Night
A large crowd attended fraternal events despite bad weather Tuesday. Governors surprise at birthday and gift of pins foreshadow a lively season. five new initiates and officer elections marked Court Wamesit F of A. and Pilgrim Fathers Empire Colony activities with a social, dances, and upcoming installations.
U S Bunting Club Plans Concert and Ball
The U S Bunting Cricket and Athletic Association held a meeting and announced final arrangements for a concert and ball tonight in Associate hall with Ayotte Brothers Miss Julia Graham Lawrence Charles Bailey and other talents engaged The committee in charge includes W Hardy A Watson G Emsley and H Rowley The house committee to report at the clubhouse next Sunday at 2 The executive board meets New Year’s Eve at the new quarters Central street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bunting Cricket and Athletic Association
Ayotte Brothers
Julia Graham
Lawrence
Charles Bailey
Messrs. W. Hardy
A. Watson
G. Emsley
H. Rowley
New Quarters
Central Street
Obituary of Hon. Leonard A Morrison historian and author
Leonard Allison Morrison, noted New Hampshire historian and biographer, died at his home in Derry on the 14th inst at age 59. Renowned for prolific family histories including Windham, Morrison, Norris, Kimball, and Allison volumes, his stroke years earlier cut short his scholarly work. He never married and left a wide circle of friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Allison Morrison
New Hampshire
Derry
N. H
Morrison
Windham
Norris
Kimball
Allison
Funerals For Lizate Tully Stephen Baker And C Ethel Walch
Funeral services were held yesterday for Lizate Tully at Molloy’s rooms with burial in St Patrick’s cemetery. Stephen Baker’s service occurred at 2 pm from 42 Oakland street and burial followed in No 2 cemetery, under Undertaker Brooks. C Ethel Walch’s funeral was at 116 Midland street with burial in Edson cemetery, in charge of Young & Co. Bath robes sold by HL Bailey & Co at 69 Merrimack street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizate
Tully
Molloy
St. Patrick's Cemetery
David Halloran
John Courtney
Martin Mack
William Fitserald
John McNeese
Jalah
Stephen ©. Baker
Oakland Street
Mesers
Morse
Trudeau
Haskell
Smith
No. 2
Brooks
C. Ethel Walch
Midland Street
Edson
Young & Co
Just the Sweetest Gift at Carleton Hovey’s
A box of fine confectionery makes a Christmas gift and is offered in fancy boxes at Carleton and Hovey's 236 Merrimack Street. Prices range from 24 cents a pound for the forty cent mixture to 30 33 and 50 cents a pound. Glance at the Merrimack Street window brimful of gift ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton & Hovey’s
Merrimack Street
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Sun
Lowell Daily CourIer
Wardell
John and
Merrimack Streets
Crandall—Somers
George H. Marston
Old
New England
The
Choral Festival Service
St. Anne’s Church
Ladies IN Charge
J.C. Ayer Co
MR. Williams
Phelps Sale
N. Billerica
Fife and Drum
Butler Corps
Tanford
NEO Heir & CO
Merrimac
Avents
Garfield
Pilgrim Fathers
Sumner B. Shorey
W. A. Severance
Pythias
F. of A
William T. Kelley
Thomas F. Crowley
John E. McGuire
Thomas JF. Garvey
James White
Woodward
William Buckley
Calders Hall
James Hammond
William H
William Mitchell
Michael Connelly
Jules Tredeau
United Order of Pilgrim Fathers
Empire Colony
Highland Hall
M. J. Moore
Luke J. Wiley
M. Kappler
William Murphy
Joseph Perrin
Abbie Holden
Ada Welch
Annie Hardy
Albert Dole
Charlies Maxwell
Calliste Lemire
Annette McKissock
Lowell Council No. 8
R. A
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ralph Emerson
al Bartlett
Thomas F. Mulligan
J. J. Clain
Loyal Victoria Lodge
N. G
L. Hudson
M. Mack
M. Rowley
J. Cochrane
Lucy Fernley
A. Murphy
Cook
Fowler
Pogson
Jennie Scoble
Sweetsir
James A. Garfield
Lou Stewart Wordsworth
Veritas Lodge
Noble Grand
James McGrath
Wisner B. Bisbee
Jas. A. Janvrin
Joseph FE. Armstrong
Joseph J. Devine
Wyman A. Farrell
Highland Council
Central St
Malaga
Yerxa
Houston
Green Mountain
America
U. S. Bunting Club
Washington
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Parker Coal and Wood Co
Livingston
Bath
HL Bailey & Co
Chris, Holmes
J.J. McMannon
Prescott Street
Brookside
Godr
Dr. Jaeger Sanitary
Norfolk
New — Brunswick
W. P. Brazer & Co., Hatters and Outfitters
Central Cor
Market Street
Nencare Ant
After & Sharburny’s bRio
Merrimack, Cor, Bridge Street
Manues
Napoleon D. Lafleur
Merrimeck St
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