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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
4
The speaker claims moral justification for selfishness while acknowledging the pleasure of winning. The quote notes that being right and selfish is rare, yet people still enjoy giving gifts, suggesting a paradoxical social dynamic.
Gen Miles faces possible reprimand after giving an interview on the Schley court of inquiry. He criticizes the court and, by implication, the McKinley and Roosevelt administrations, saying he has no sympathy with efforts to destroy an officer’s honor. The remarks were distributed nationwide via a press association.
Elgin lodge of N E O P elected Debnah Nevins as W with Willis Holt as V W and Christabel Burrows as secretary. Concord lodge AOF H named Rogers as president Haywood as vice president and Bailey as treasurer. St Josephs Benevolent society chose Laurent as president Loupret as vice president Plante as recording secretary and Turcotte as treasurer. Ladd and Whitney circle Ladies of the Grand Army held a semi monthly supper and meeting with an initiation. Sons of Veterans planned officer installation for January 3.
George B. McKenna and Andrew Dorohoe of Cedar street, a famed fisherman, cruised Concord Junction yesterday seeking small fish and landed a good-sized catch.
Michael Hunt of Tyrrel's court off Lawrence street beat his young son over nine cents saved for Christmas gifts. In police court Judge Hadley ordered the boy and two sisters placed in the Institution for Destitute Catholic Children in Boston. Hunt, intoxicated, was sought by officers fearing harm to his wife.
J M Higgins, 38, a brake man for the New York Hartford railroad, damaged his right hand uncoupling cars in South Framingham yesterday. James Shea of Cheney box shop in Dutton street had his left hand severely lacerated by a stripping machine and required amputation of the second finger above the second joint at the Emergency hospital. A horse driven by Mr. Cumming and owned by C H Hanson ran away at Chelmsford and Appleton streets, demolishing the buggy and injuring the driver.
S Drewett offers dress suitcases with up to date styles and colors at 80 Middlesex Street. The ad urges prior viewing before buying elsewhere and notes Burdock Blood Bitters for digestion, promising strengthened stomach and indigestion prevention.
The Hosford club of Wards 5 and 9 hosted its annual party and dance in Assoc. hall last night. Over 50 couples filled the floor as the evening progressed after dancing began at 6 o'clock. Thirteen numbers kept attendees busy until midnight. Hibbard's six piece orchestra provided a strong concert and dance program. Officers included Grand Conductor John J. Driscoll and a large roster of assistants, marshals, aides, and organizers.
The third annual ball of the Inter national Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen No 14 drew over 109 couples last night at Runels hall. Dancing ran from 8 to 12 with 18 numbers on the program. Pease's orchestra provided six pieces of music. Officers include Grand Conductor Michael Connelly and Secretary John Barrett among a large reception and general committee.
Lowell evening high school alumni gathered at Burbank Hall last night for a lively program of readings and music. Notables included Jas Carr Roxie Henderson John H Murphy James Warner from the Ben Franklin Debating Club and Mil dred Court of Peabody Mass whose readings and piano solos pleased the audience. A novelty feature saw a taking match where the young lady defeated the young man.
An early evening car trip from Boston to Lowell ended in a wreck at Nesmith and Rogers streets. Chauffeur lost steering control guiding a vehicle owned by Miss Bridges of Boston, striking a fence. Miss Bridges and her companion Mr Eugene Williams of Kittery Point, Mo., were shaken up. vehicle damage was minor.
North Chelmsford closes public schools for a two week Christmas break with in room exercises and decorations. Notices at George C. Moore's mill urge vaccination of all unvaccinated workers and offer paid vaccination by a local doctor or another doctor of choice. Jackson Libby, recently deceased in Lowell, was known in the village for his former role at the Boston Ice Company’s ice houses here. Evening work continues in scouring, card and combing rooms and Chelmsford Foundry machine shop to 10 o’clock on Christmas day with all manufacturing suspending during the holiday.
The engagement of Dr John H Nichols superintendent of the State hospital to Miss Ada Howe of Danvers Mass is announced. The High school closed yesterday for the Christmas vacation. Nellie Keating formerly teaching the Kenwood school in Dracut is spending her vacation with her parents in South Tewksbury. W Lynch, Winchester Ind writes I owe the life of my boy to Foley s Honey and Tar. He had membranous croup and the first dose gave relief. We continued its use and he improved. F C Goodale and C E Carter. If you would have an appetite like a bear try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They correct stomach disorders and regulate the liver and bowels. Price 20 cents. All druggists.
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