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Lowell Daily Courier in Lowell, Massachusetts
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
12
Lowell holiday ads mix in Christmas sales and notices
A compact page of Lowell advertisements and notices details holiday offers from Willow Dale trees to hardware, books, music, optics, and vacation display windows. It highlights Christmas goods, tailored sales, and preparations for seasonal events at local shops including Dutton street, Bon Marche, and Lawler’s with multiple retailers promoting trunks, suitcases, fidings, and groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Dale
Limburg
Bridge Street
R. A. Wilson & Co
New England
Stratton & Handley
Hildreth
Babout Co
Opticians
Dutton Street
Bon Marche
Broadway
Greenwood Bros
Central Street
Thompson Hardware Co
F. M. Perkins & Co
Branch Street
George F. Allen
Middle St
Harmon
Merrimack Street
Huntington Hall
Lawler’s
Boston
Alanson Gray
Westford Street
D. H. Sullivan & Co
Middlesex Street
Thorndike Street
Columbian Studio
South Whipple Street
P. J. Dusty & Co
Morris
Personal greetings and visiting plans noted
Mrs. W. B. Warren of Groton wife of the Groton school physician who cared for Master Roosevelt during illness will spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Avison Baker and attend services at the First Baptist church. Miss Margaret MacLauchlan and Miss Ina Dennett will spend two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Libbey of Brooklyn New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Warren
Groton
Roosevelt
J. Avison Baker
First Baptist Church
Margaret MacLauchlan
Ina Dennett
Saco
Maine
Harry Libbey
Brooklyn
N. Y
Merrimack repair shop Outing club social at Prescott hall
A fifth annual social drew a fair crowd last evening at Prescott hall. Dancing began at 8 and ran to midnight with lemonade served. Officers included President M A Corcoran. Vice President John Winters. Secretary Treasurer P H Connors. Reception Committee chair H R Hunt. committee members Caverly McCarthy Cully Shanahan Bernier Harrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack
Prescott Hall
M. A. Corcoran
John Winters
P. H. Connors
H. R. Hunt
Charles Caverly
Andrew McCarthy
Frank Cully
P. Shanahan
Archie Bernier
Patrick Harrington
Dyspepsia Cure Advertised by G L Gibbs Concord NH
G L Gibbs of Concord New Hampshire reports relief from dyspepsia after using Dr Andrews Only Dyspepsia Cure. He says he can now eat anything. Price 25 cents. Warranty to cure or money refunded. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Gibbs
Concord, N. H
Andrew
Suitable Presents For Gentlemen
The most suitable gift for a gentleman who smokes is a fine meerschaum or brier pipe as they are neat and durable. Lowell's best stock is at J. J. Gallagher's 260 Merrimack street de pot cigar store. Prices are reasonable and quality guaranteed with attention to ladies buying for gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
J. J. Gallagher's
Merrimack Street
Depot Cigar Store
Con man Porter hailed in Lowell after hard luck tale
Charles Porter was arrested by Inspector Walsh after collecting about $12 from Lowell residents by telling a tale of hardship. He rode in a carriage calling on bank men ministers and priests, and claimed to be headed to Cheyenne Wyoming. Police will question him in court. he previously faced a similar charge years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Walsh
Charles Porter
Lowell
Porter
Northern
Lowell Bank
Ken
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Mechanic Phalanx Party Pleases Soldiers at Armory Dance
The first in a winter series by Company C of the 6th regiment M V M drew members and friends to the armory last evening. Chesley's Military Orchestra of Wakefield provided excellent music while elaborate decorations featuring national colors and flags created a festive atmosphere. Organizers included Gen. manager Walter P. Berry and floor director J D River, with decorations by Young Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Chesley
Wakefield
United States
Columbia
Walter P. Berry
George W. Peterson
J. D. River
Flanagan
E. &. Going
Leary
Corps
Stanley
Mitchell
Pratt
Linscott
Tyrrell
Ramsey
Young Co
Highland Methodist Sunday School Reports Balanced Treasury
The Highland Methodist Sunday school held its annual meeting in the church vestry. Expenditures for the year were 177.29 with 50.43 given to missions and 24 remaining in the treasury after all bills were paid. Officers were elected for four departments with Carl Noyes as superintendent and Eva M Lombard as assistant for the main school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Methodist Sunday School
Carl Noyes
Eva M. Lombard
L. S. Wood
John Kendrick
B. F. Kingsley
Carrie Philbrick
John Short
Louisa Maguire
Home Department
Frank M. Short
H. A. Maguire
Arthur Mathewson
A. L. Gray
Woman saved from exposure on Law rence street
Officer J J Donovan found a hat on Moore street then found a woman half sitting and half lying down near the street. She was intoxicated and numb from the cold and sent to the police station where warmth revived her. She gave the name Sarah Moore. Cold police note warned of near fatal exposure with the river nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Lawrence Street
J. J. Donovan
Moore Street
Concord
Sarah Moore
Ladies Their Guests Leap Year Party Planned
A ladies night at the Mathew Temperance institute rooms drew a large young crowd with music by the Columbia orchestra. Organizers include James Rourke as general manager Owen Grimes as assistant manager Henry Thomas as floor director and helpers Bernard Kane Joseph Cassidy Dennis Sullivan Thomas Flynn Thos Coleman Edward Donnelly and Frederick Flaherty. The Mathews will host a leap year party on January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Temperance Institute
Columbia Orchestra
James Rourke
Owen Grimes
Henry Thomas
John Coughlin
Bernard Kane
Joseph Cassidy
Dennis Sullivan
Thomas Flynn
Thos. Coleman
Edward Donnelly
Frederick Flaherty
Mathews
Hood's Skin Remedy Ad From Lowell Mass
An I Hood Co advert promotes Ladies as superior for rough skin chaps chafes cold sores sunburn and windburn. A large economy bottle priced at 35 cents is available at all druggists in Lowell Massachusetts and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Hood CO
Lowell
Mass
City Hall Notes on Lowell Officials Past and Present
At city hall a visitor told anecdotes to city council members in the messenger's office. Several former officials are recalled including Joseph S. Gillow, William W. Clark, Qua, John G. Jackson, Frank Going, Frank M. Fagan, Dick Bray, Bob Crowley, F. H. Rourke, and Virgil G. Barnard. The piece notes their varied paths after leaving office and hints at shifting political fortunes in Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
City Messenger
Mr. Blank
Lowell
Joseph S. Gillow
Boston
William W. Clark
Qua
John G. Jackson
Parks and Commons
O'Donnell & Gilbride. Co
Frank Going
White River Junction
Frank M. Fagan
Dick” Bray
Wamesit Power Company
Bob” Crowley
F. H. Rourke
Virgil G. Barnard
Lowell Coal Company
Woman barred from safety vault as estate dispute grows
Chicago reports Mrs. Clara Irene Malcolm, in possession of the key to a safety deposit vault, is not allowed to access securities claimed as her estate. Her father, Cuthbert W. Laing, reportedly warned officials that no one should open the box. An accounting is sought in an estate valued at 135000 dollars belonging to the daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clara Irene Malcolm
Cuthbert W. Laing
Laing
Y W C A NOTES
The usual gospel service at the YWCA Sunday at 4 o clock with evangelist Mrs E R Ledger. Twilight song service at 7 pm. Junior Sunshine club meets at 3 pm. K T P Bible class at 4 pm. Regular social at 7 45 pm with zono phone selections. All girls and women invited. Strangers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
E. R. Ledger
Sunshine Club
Machinists Accept Wage Reductions in Youngstown
After a long meeting the machinists union agreed to the wage cuts imposed by machine shop operators in Youngstown Ohio. The reductions range from 6 to 15 percent and affect about 400 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, O
Machinists’ Union
Unprecedented offer on 10 park view lots near Merrimack
Builder offers 10 lots on Rea Street, Park View and Wentworth Avenues assessed 2050, sale at 1-8 of assessed value. Includes 7-room cottage six years old, barn, hen house, two miles from Merrimack Square. Price 1500. Details at T H Elliott, 64 Central Street. telephone 908-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea Street
Parkview Avenue
Wentworth Avenue
Merrimack Square
T. H. Elliott's
Central Street
Chimney blaze at Lincoln Street home of Alex Petrie
A still alarm called Hose 8 to put out a chimney fire at 2 Cottage Place Lincoln Street. Damage was slight. In New York the Manhattan theatre reports promisingly on girl ushers saying they are taking well and earning good points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Petrie
Cottage Place
Lincoln Street
Manhattan Theatre
New York
Epidemic of Colds and Pneumonia Warns Health Experts
The medical world studies colds and throat irritations amid an epidemic with many pneumonia cases and deaths. Extreme weather changes lower vitality. cold results from a chill and body failure to expel impurities. Avoid patent medicines. Father John’s Medicine is advertised as a safe tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Prize drill yields Sullivan gold and McDaniels silver
General Ames No. 97 Spanish War Veterans hosted a prize drill and dance at Huntington hall last evening. The High School regiment entered 12 drillers led by Captain Mitchell, with Lieut Sullivan and Corp McDaniels winning top medals after tense judging by Lt Donovan, Lt McArdle, and Sgt Smith. The event opened with a Pease & Griffith orchestra concert and continued with dancing until midnight led by Captain Dodge and a committee of officers and comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Huntington Hall
Pease & Griffith
Lampe
Anderson
Moses Tobani
Frank Donovan
Lawrence
Bernard McArdle
Herbert W. Smith
Mitchell Boys’ School
Billerica
Col. Hoyt
Corcoran
Master
Henderson
Keables
Lieut
Moody
Sullivan
Sergt. Clark
Corp. McDaniels
Frank Dodge
William J. Goodwin
Ards
M. H. Harrington
W. H. Hart
F. Hotchkiss
James Bennett
Oscar P. Ellis
W. M. Prescott
F. C. M. Silk
Frank Boyle
Frank Hotchkiss
Fire damages cellar at Race Street grocery store
Fire at Lester L. Wills grocery, 54 Race Street, early this morning caused heavy smoke damage from the cellar and upper floors. Fire started unknown but likely from a chimney. alarm from box 52. blaze extinguished in minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester L. Wills
Race Street
Navy gunboat Petrel heads to Panama patrol duty
Washington reports the gunboat Petrel departed San Francisco yesterday en route to Acapulco and will be assigned to patrol duty at Panama, marking the ship's role in securing sea lanes and showing current U S naval activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Petrel
San Francisco
Acapulco
Panama
Reform School adopts Foley’s Honey and Tar nationwide
Report from J G Gluck superintendent of Prunty town West Virginia Reform school states after trying all advertised cough medicines Foley’s Honey and Tar is now used exclusively as the most effective and harmless option. Local druggists Goodale Ellingwood Carter Falls offer Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm with a spraying tube for 75 cents and claim quick absorption without drying secretions. Ely Brothers of New York advertise the product for nasal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
N. Y
Doctor Cutter Performs Budget Appendectomy Quip
Mrs Askin quotes Dr Cutter offering an appendicitis operation for fifty dollars. Her husband answers with approval noting the affordable service. The Tow Topics quip frames a fashionable disease within reach of all.
Oriental Bazaar gift ad from Lowell store
Geo E Tradd announces he has the best gifts at the Oriental Bazaar 318 Merrimack Street Lowell. Shop to get unique items you will not find in other stores and remember the number for directions and repeat visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Tradd
Lowell
Oriental Bazaar
Merrimack Street
Military Overcoats and Suspenders at Low Prices
A newsy ad describes military overcoats sized from 3 to 9 years with double breast and silk emblem at 2.50 each. It touts melton fabric and high quality, plus a strong display of new suspenders with handsome metal mounts offered at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Umbrellas Offered With Distinctive Handles and Silk Covers
A catalog note describes men’s umbrellas with natural wood horn and carved ivory handles, high grade paragon frames, and Carola or tested silk coverings. Each comes with case and boxed, priced from 98 cents to 8 dollars for durability and beauty. Carolas are 75 cents with new handles reflecting latest pearl ivory and sterling silver designs.
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Sidney Drewett
Drewett
Mechanic Phalanx Party
Balance
Treasury
Donovan
Hood
City Hall Notes
Veterans
Lieutenant Sullivan
Corporal McDaniels
Report From
The
Reform School
Welch Bros
Middie St
Putnam & Son CO
Ford
Meltons
Rogers, Peet & Co
Oxford
Carolas
Carter & Sherburne
Merrimack, Cor
Swan Building
Givn
Alice HM. Smith
S. A. Garson
Central ST
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