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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1899

Page

4

Christmas Sale at Worthen Street Baptist Church

The Ladies Aid of Worthen Street Baptist Church hosts a Christmas sale and supper attracting a good crowd. Tonight features a children’s entertainment and a 4 pm opening. The Chinese department led by Mr and Mrs Walter W Carr displays festive decorations with Wong Sing Wing and Chung Fook assisting.

Ladies’ Aid Society Worthen Street Baptist Church Visay Walter W. Carr Wong Sing Wing Chung Fook Worthen Street J. P. Ritche Bessie Hunteon Wmarvis Harry Wilwon Joseph Ba’ Ber Wnt. Jarvis Rebekahs Sadie Coburn Myra Reed Christian Endeavorers Irene Wyman Florilla Bean O. A. Dod Ge

Unity Guild charity sale supports local Worthy Causes

The Unity Guild held a sale at Mrs. Frank Shaw’s Tyler Park home to aid city charities. Volunteers organized dining, cake, candy, embroidery and sewing departs with proceeds to be allocated by guild vote, already contributing $25 to the Faith Home.

Unity Guild Frank Shaw Tyler Park Shaw Henry Church Walter Parker B . Thomas Geo. Frealey Thomas Mather Harry Parker Carl D. Burtt Frank Stowel Horace Beals Green Grace Hilton Gibson George Larrabee Samuel Burbank F. H. Kilgore George Evans John Scott Faith Home

Reverend Leonard to Leave St Patrick's Parish

The parishioners of St Patrick's church learn that Rev Michael J Leonard, long serving as curate, will soon return to his diocese of Springfield. From a temporary assignment during clerical shortages he earned wide regard among pastor, curates and parishioners. He informed Sacred Heart league members that he will depart after the holidays, leaving many lasting results of his work.

St. Patrick's Church Michael J. Leonard Springfield Leonard St. Patrick’s Fr. Leonard Sacred Heart League St. Patrick's

Y M C C Membership Drive Attracts 28 Applicants

The Y M C C membership committee held a regular meeting recognizing 28 new and renewing applications they favorably acted on. They aim to reach 400 members by February 1. The room’s social atmosphere is praised as enjoyable and helpful with Christmas memberships suggested as gifts. An afternoon gym class, games, and an evening informal social with music and apples are planned for members and friends.

Smith Avenue North Street Fletcher Fulton Bryant Longfellow Whittier Mary EB. Whitford Julia E. Warren Unitarian Chrld Pearl Dyar Maud Perham Belle Adams Thomas Parkhurst Unitarian Sunday School Santa Claus

Moore Not Involved in Merrimack Mills Reorganization

The report that Mr George C Moore of North Chelmsford was to be interested in the reorganization and operation of the Merrimack woolen mills was incorrect. He knows nothing of the scheme and will not be in it.

Moore George C. Moore North Chelmsford Merrimack

Death of William Finnegan At 18 Typhoid Fever

William Finnegan of Prince Street died early this morning at St. John's Hospital from typhoid fever. He was 18 years and 6 months old.

William Finnegan Prince Street St. John’s Hospital

Labor Rally In Loom Fixers Hall Promotes Textile Unionism

A Fall River textile workers rally at Loom Fixers' hall featured D J Morrow of Lowell Textile council chairing and James Whitehead of Fall River Textiles Federation stressing a $44 000 surplus and the need to stop night work. James Tansey and Oliver Christian urged unity, action, and broader participation in unions to secure wage gains and fair labor practices across mills.

Loom Fixers' Hall D. J. Morrow Lowell Textile Council Lowell James Whitehead Fall River Textile Federation Whitehead New England James Tansey Textile Council of Oliver Christian The Weavers’ Union of

Carpenter's Union Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

The Carpenters union last night elected officers for the ensuing year. President Joseph Convery, vice president Alexander Craib, recording secretary John N. Emerson, financial secretary Frank A Kapler, treasurer Donald McFadyen, warden William Bouchard, trustees David Decelle and Joseph M Donald, auditing committee Charles Coram.

Carpenters’ Union Joseph Convery Alexander Craib John N. Emerson Frank A. Kapler Donald McFadyen William Bouchard David Decelle Joseph M.donald Charles Coram

Offer Placed to Buy Merrimack Woolen Mills Discussed

Merrimack woollen mills' controlling company received a purchase offer. At yesterday's meeting the offer was reviewed. no final decision was made, but sentiment reportedly favors selling.

Merimack Woollen Mills

Mercury Club Smoke Talk At Centralville

The Mercury club of Centralville hosted a smoke talk last night with about 160 friends in attendance. Guests enjoyed pipes, singing, and recitations by O'Neil Rourke Lynch and Drury, plus Trank La'ry and his gramophone receiving thanks for their part in the entertainment.

Mercury Club Centralville O'Neil Rourke Lynch Drury Trank La'ry

Veteran Policeman Seeks Fair Treatment After Sewer Injury

A veteran policeman recalls a sewer injury that left him maimed and unused for life. He describes political pressure to drop his claims, urging justice for sewermen and police alike. The council hears petitions on claims, street improvements, and sewer financing amid debates over franchise and utility poles.

Strees Ted Mt Committee On Claims Irgsgate Charlier J. Adams Massachusetts Derby Adams New England Lines New England Middle States McVey Laurence Cummings Alderman Dimon A. W. Burnham Colonial Avenue Willards and Humphrey Streets Dimon Central Bridge Taylor Committee On Electric Wires Telephone and Electric Light Companies Andover Street New England Company

Regular council meeting approves policemen pension act

At last night’s common council session, the pensioning of policemen was unanimously adopted in concurrence. A $14,000 water tower loan was defeated 17 to 7, while salary committee appointments and the sinking funds commissioner election dominated the lengthy meeting.

Common Council Walker, Flanders Markham Fred A. Buttrick Soldiers’ Relief Department Edward Mooney Thomas McKay Board of Aldermen Mullaney Committee On Walker Lebrun Flanders George M. H Rrigan Pac Badger Charles L.kknapp Knapp Markham Ipoke Mullavey Frederick Buttrick George M. Harrigan Stafford

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