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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
10
December calendar notes list the week days and dates for December with sunrise at 7.10, length of day 9.04, sunset 4.14, and moon set at 2.27 a.m. The entries reference December weekdays including December 25 and 26, with additional dates 6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28 indicated as part of the month’s schedule.
A dense local page advertises holiday offerings across Lowell. C B Coburn Co lists napkins and enamelware. Patten the florist and Patten again push primroses and seasonal plants. Hardware stores Thompson and Ring promote sleds knives carving forks and pianos, with O'Brien Bros and W T Bartlett highlighting bric a brac tea gifts and gift sets.
Miss Idabelle Francis of Oakstreet has accepted a soprano soloist post at Grace church Medford after substituting at the Baptist church. Her voice spans rich ranges and she has sung with the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston for four seasons. Rev. Albert C. Mullin of Boston was ordained at Cathedral of the Holy Cross, brother to Rev. W. George Mullin of St. Peter's church. Lewis Reed, son of Bird C. Reed, resigned from the L. M. S. to seek fortune in the West, leaving a bride of a few weeks behind.
In this city on December 20, Mr and Mrs Scott Guild of South Whipple street announce the birth of a son.
Mr Charles Townsend Copeland of Hervard gave Dickens readings at the State Normal school with prefatory reminiscence from Thackeray's daughter about Dickens family gatherings. Selections included Tale of Two Cities, Pickwick Papers, and David Copperfield with engaged Dora scene. Copeland schedules another Normal school date. list of participating instructors follows.
A compact promotional note urges readers to buy Christmas gifts this week from home merchants, highlighting local businesses as preferred sources for seasonal shopping and supporting the community economy.
A movement among Lowell hardware dealers proposes consolidating the trade into three large stores led by C E Adams H B Shattuck and E J Neale with W T S Bartlet opposing. Lumber prices climbed last week while brick and stone usage may rise. transit delays blamed for the jump. Local builders anticipate future stockpiling and potential electric freight cars to the Navy Yard mills within two years. Real estate and banking notes cover deeds, city building ordinances, and title record challenges dating back to 1854, with sales including Maj Proctor and Richard H Keen farm transactions.
E. G. Douglass erects a modern house at Tyler park while Rabeour undertakes two ice houses at Littleton for Boston Dairy Co. Pratt and Forest supply lumber and Welch and Danahy handle heating for Martin Kirkeby’s Plain street home and plumbing for Charles Kohlrausch’s North Billerica house. J. E. Connell works on a new North Chelmsford residence. Hanchett & McFadgen install a steam boiler for Chas Worcester’s Branch street home. E. L. Gray develops cottages on Emery street in Ayer city. Mohair Cricket club’s new clubhouse progresses, and S. H. Weaver & Son labor on Sundays on Merrimack mills add-on roofing.
Emory Savoir aged 17 was found at his home on Garnet street yesterday afternoon with a light case of varioloid and was taken to the contagious hospital in the early evening for treatment.
Mr. James Shaffer and Miss Sarah Lanson both of Lowell were married on Thursday December 19 at 7 p.m. by Rev. George F. Kenngett at his home 296 Liberty Street.
Advertises Devoe Lead and Zine Paint lasting twice as long as lead and oil mixtures. Warns that minor illnesses grow into serious diseases and death, urging use of Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy. Cites health concerns and product endorsement within period advertising tone.
The Kirk Street church and society voted unanimously to extend a call to Rev. George Edward Martin D D of Philadelphia to become pastor. The offer includes a 3000 dollar salary with six weeks annual vacation. Although a 5000 dollar Chicago offer exists, Dr. Martin favored by the Lowell congregation, and salary was not a factor in his decision. He is noted as an able writer and author of several books including a children song book.
The New York Times piece portrays the gypsy as Hindu by descent from a 15th century migrating tribe, speaking Romany, often wandering and united within families. It notes varying names across Europe, sparse religion, reliance on charms, a strong family bond, and a reputation as roguish yet devoted parents and partners.
A critical view argues Lowell city officials overstep charter limits by voting a $40,000 loan for current debts. The piece notes similar Boston and Massachusetts city practices, condemns lack of enforcement, and calls for penalties to deter wilful overspending.
Police hold Timothy O Callahan on a major theft case after finding about 50 jewelry pieces in a dress suitcase. Authorities in New York and other cities will be alerted to recover items and consider new charges. The suspect, described as about 28, five feet nine, with a slim build, is under strict surveillance.
A resident of Toowoomba endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an excellent medicine after suffering a severe two month cough. The note praises its effect and recommends it for others to try, stating it is sold by all druggists.
In the original part of Irvington near Indianapolis, the land carries deed restrictions that would revert if used for saloon purposes. Indianapolis seeks annexation while suburban residents oppose the move citing these terms.
Advertisers are informed that their notices appeared in the Courier. The message confirms recognition of paid advertising space and thanks them for choosing the Courier as a distribution channel.
A claim is made that Anthodide can cure colds and prevent grip and pneumonia without opium morphine or other poisonous drugs. The statement presents a medical remedy with asserted preventive and curative properties. No clinical data or attribution to a medical authority is provided.
A report notes that speaking Polish in public resorts in Poland is criminalized, with penalties outlined under national law. Authorities justify the rule as preserving public order, while critics condemn it as restricting cultural rights and free expression.
Michael Howard aged 65 died at 178 Fayette street yesterday morning. He leaves a wife two daughters Mary and Elizabeth and a son Stephen and died of heart failure December 14 in Jersey City New Jersey. Funeral was held Wednesday attended by F G Rundlett. Ella Sophia Gibson wife of John T Gibson died Friday at 17 Myrne street Jamaica Plain of heart disease born January 12 1851 was a long serving Boston public school teacher and organizer of the Jamaica Para Tuesday club.
Multiple obituaries detail funerals held yesterday for Lillian A. Judson Anna Boisvert William T. Hunt Catherine Shelley and George A. Bancroft. Services occurred at homes churches and cemeteries with various ministers deacons and undertakers directing the arrangements and burials at local Catholic and other cemeteries.
Three local obituaries report Edward Edwards age 86 of 96 Woodward Avenue with funeral Monday at 2 PM, Mrs. Joseph Cote age 29 of 140 Ford Street to be forwarded to Canada, and Michael Howard age 65 of 178 Fayette Street. The notices note survivors and home locations.
The Liederkranz singing club led by E. J. Borjes held a Painters hall social with a song program by Fritz Ischi August Buchorn Genedikt Reques Gustave Bernier Julius Parthum Anton Meissner and Jon Elder. Court Columbus No. 80 F of A elected officers: Chief ranger Joseph Laflamme sub-chief Andrew McAloon treasurer James Donnelly financial secretary Stephen D. Breen recording secretary James Madden senior woodward John Mooney junior woodward Timothy Whaley senior beadle Frank Rourke junior beadle Cornelius Connolly trustees Michael Lennon one year Bryan Madden two years Thomas Finnerty three years physician James E Leary sergeant at arms Cornelius Connolly.
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