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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
9
With years of successful holiday trading, J E Shanley and Gomp Company present a vast array of staple and fancy articles from global sources for Christmas shopping. They invite customers to let them help with selections and suggest shopping at their store for wise choices.
W J Bryan wires from Hong Kong declining Acting Governor Ide's invite to stay as guest in Manila. He says as a newspaper representative he cannot accept private hospitality to avoid any government obligations. A committee will greet him on arrival December 22 before he checks into a hotel.
Washington reports from the department of commerce and labor show over 36 million dollars in diamonds and other precious stones imported into the United States in the current year, the highest on record. The total includes about 30 million dollars in diamonds and seven million in other stones, with uncut diamonds expected to reach ten million.
An advertisement touts a cold cure claim with a “take are peo Quinine Tablet” warning of possible failure. Groves signs each box, with a sale price of $1.18 per pair and a claim that the remedy cures in one day.
French Americans plan a debating club modeled after Montreal’s Gouvernement Modele to study parliamentary methods with Democrats and Republicans eligible. Promoters note prior Lowell example ended due to party strife. Residents also petition for better postal service with more deliveries and earlier collections, listing current 10:00 am and 2:30 pm runs and post-5 pm letters delayed until next day.
A partial OCR fragment references a setting involving bed and time. The readable portion suggests a situational line about coming to a bed, but lacks clear events, participants, or location to form a complete news item. The few names or specifics are unreadable.
The tragical death of Mary known as Maria Rock was likely due to an uncontrollable appetite. She lived with Mrs. H W Wilson for three years and, after earning money, would travel to Lowell then return when funds ran out. Letters from Mrs. Wilson prove her behavior. She left Carlisle on Saturday the 10th with money and clothing, which were gone when found. She leaves a son and a married daughter whose whereabouts are unknown. An administrator’s sale of Gilman Nickless’s real estate is advertised for Friday Jan 6 at 1 o’clock. Co E prayer meeting Friday Dec 22 topics “The Brotherhood of Man.” Mrs Hilda Davis, leader.
Miss Edith Armstrong is expected to sing at the vesper service at the Unitarian church on Sunday. The Chelmsford Telephone Association plans a new switchboard with recent subscriber growth. Sample boards were shown to directors. The Baptist society Christmas gathering and tree will be held in the church vestry Monday evening with a program of recitations and songs before gifts are taken from the tree. The Literary Union meets January 2 with Mr and Mrs Rice to discuss Popular Science with illustrations by Mr Rice. All Saints church children’s entertainment is in the guild room at 4 p m Saturday followed by refreshments and gift distribution. Christmas services are 7 p m Sunday and 10 a m Christmas day with special music and decor. Mr Allan P Miller is ill at home on Boston road. Miss Edith Hagerman returns home for holidays from Mt Holyoke and entertains Miss Strout and fellow students.
Westford hosts a Christmas social at the Unitarian church vestry on Saturday at 2 30 p m with a supper for children at 5 followed by a program featuring Santa Claus, Miss Mabel Miller Miss Lillian Sutherland and others in carols, recitations and piano solos. The Tadmuck Club met for its fortnightly session with readings by several members and a Scottish authors portion. Mr and Mrs Alec McDonald welcome a baby boy born Wednesday morning.
The Odd Fellows fair in their new building last week drew a happy crowd with a Wednesday to Friday schedule featuring a supper and a dance. Prizes for guessing games were awarded and plans for Christmas events at the Baptist vestry are announced. Notables include Celette H. Hall as new representative and Rev. David Levitt’s Christmas sermon. Long list of local residents and happenings follows.
The passing of A G R Hale esq of Gleasondale is noted. Described as an honorable upright citizen and old-time lawyer, he was a staunch temperance advocate whose death is deeply lamented.
The Twentieth Century Club met at the Congregational church for a monthly supper and entertainment. Harriette G. Lee gave an organ recital. the Kara ma mandolin quartet from Lowell with Ray Gordon and others performed. Judge Hadley of Lowell spoke on Reminiscences of the Middlesex Canal. Willis B. Fletcher and Mrs. Fletcher were elected members. Marguerite Lee returned from Mount Holyoke for holidays.
Edwin Frost longtime Tyngsboro resident died at his home after a lengthy illness. Born in Nashua New Hampshire on March 16 1833 he was the son of Salathiel and Pamelia Frost. He never married and is survived by a brother Charles H of Lowell and two nieces Mrs Ira Penniman and Mrs J Weeley Milbury of Concord Massachusetts.
Miss Annie Reed visits Sunderland and North Amherst as the Congregational Sunday school plans a Christmas tree event. Miss Emily Hildreth and Miss Della Clerigh depart New York bound for California via Chicago and Santa Fe, staying at the grand canyon before heading to Santa Barbara. The Unitarian Sunday school will skip a tree this year and donate gifts to a Horton mission.
Mr and Mrs Bhirtey of Newark Conn visited Mrs Garlands home in South Chelmsford. A Christmas tree will be in the hall Saturday evening. The Baptist Sunday school plans a Christmas concert with Musanne Manefield teaching at the winter state school and staying at the house for several days.
A small boy was rescued from a dangerous medical condition described as membranous crewe. The event involved quick action by bystanders and medical responders, safeguarding the child until proper treatment could be provided.
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