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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
12
A Lowell health column extols Turkish Baths as more than cleansing, citing doctors and studies. It claims relief for rheumatism gout Bright's disease nephritis insomnia and debility, stating even a common cold may be cured by one bath. Open times and 71 Middle Street.
The Beta Sigma Club met at Wm. T. Farley’s Dutton street home. They arranged the fifth social and dance for January 17 and planned the first anniversary ball in April. Walter S. Stanley resigned as secretary. Walter H. Robinson elected to fill the vacancy.
The local chapter reports the state organization with last spring’s state president, a January ladies night planned by a special committee, and attendance by William Gould entertaining his brother Sidney Gould of Kentville NY. Mr and Mrs Francis Brown observe their 60th wedding anniversary with many well wishes. Also mentioned: Isabelle Willey and Henrietta Shapleigh Willey attending the Messiah in Symphony Hall Boston Christmas. Thomas Walsh at Lowell General Hospital after appendicitis surgery. he is 85 and in good condition for his age. Mrs Dr Cowie and son visit the Spencers of Westford Street.
Bangor Me December 20 The second day of the 32nd Maine State Grange session began with minutes read and approved Committees were appointed and business opened for reference by county roll call Officers to be elected and installed later with a spirited contest for master position.
Local ads list cheap pins at C E Dickson 62 Central, Olive Grove Sylmar Olive Oil at Goodale's drug, high end furs at Chris Holmes, Rhodes Hair Store 73 Merrimack, chimney repairs on Limberg 1128 Bridge, winter sleds and skates at uptown hardware, pocket knives at Thompson Hardware 10c to 10, electric hat sign by Charles Dickson Central Street haberdasher.
The Lowell Choral Society rehearses weekly on Thursdays at 8 PM in Odd Fellows hall Middlesex street under Henri Blaisdell. They plan Easter festival concerts and public recitals after Easter inviting all singers to enroll with a $2 membership granting weekly rehearsals and music use.
New York reports Dr. John M. Rand a Newark physician aged 72 died at home after a career from Dartmouth and Harvard to Civil War surgery. Paris notes Gen Felix Gustave Saussier former French army commander died today. Southington records Edward S Yeomans senior broker of Yeomans & Dill died suddenly at his residence.
Rev Maurice J Murphy O S A of Lawrence died at St Johns hospital at 1 this morning after a long illness. Born February 19 1844 in Duagh Ireland he came to New York youth and pursued priestly life. He served in Andover Cambridge and Lawrence building churches and guiding orphans and the Hibernians. He celebrated silver ordination five years ago and remained beloved by parishioners and religious.
Obituaries report the deaths of Joseph Plourde 63 at 18 Rogers street leaving Rev J O Plourde and two nuns as relatives, Hormisdas Charbonneau 35 at 24 Tucker street leaving a wife and one child, Rose Granger at 52 Thorndike street leaving husband and four family members, Margaret H Coyne 15 at 13 Bassett street leaving sisters and brothers, and Tena Mahony 24 at 462 Chelmsford street leaving a father a brother and four sisters.
The funeral of G. A. R. veteran Sylvanus C. Smiley, who died suddenly while walking along Cambridge Street, was held yesterday. Prayers were at 1 p.m. at 19 Washington Street and services followed at First Trinitarian Congregational Church at 2 p.m., with Rev. George F. Kenngett officiating. More than 150 G. A. R. members and Mer rImack Lodge Odd Fellows attended, floral offerings abundant, and musical solos by Elisabeth Spofford and Roxie J. Henderson. Walter Coburn led the service with delegations from J. A. Garfield Post and the lodge present. Representatives included Frank W. Croat, Charles Stickney, and others from J. A. Garfield Post and allied orders.
Burials and funeral services across the city for Mary Cook Catherine Hall Charles Cook and John Mellor with live details on locations undertakers and cemeteries. Other notices announced infant Bernadette Beauchesne and seniors Joseph Plourde Hor misdas Charbonneau Tena Mahony with ages and addresses.
Miss Emma Cornock suffered severe burns to the face neck and arms in a Tuesday accident at her 44 Bridge Street bakery when scalding water spilled from one can. Dr. G Forrest Martin treated the injured woman.
The little Portuguese children of St Anthony's church present a Christmas cantata next Monday at Odd Fellows Temple Middlesex Street. Directed by Rev Fr Rosa, about 60 perform in The Christmas Gift with local talent assisting.
Candidates for the office of superintendent of streets to date are Charles J. Morse, Cyrus Barton, Cecil L Adams and Thomas H Braden.
A concise note on clothing style noting that even a well dressed person loses the effect if worn hats are old. It asks readers if their hat is right and suggests a remedy to improve appearance during holidays.
A range of hats is offered including Dunlap Derby Hats priced at 3.50 and 5.00, Sik Hats at 2.00, Opera Silk Crush Hats from 5.00 to 8.00, and Soft Hats in college shapes. Winter caps, fur band driving caps, and fur caps appear, with colors black, pearl, and Belgian. Practical gift options noted.
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