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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
2
Former Governor Roger Wolcott died at his Commonwealth avenue home in Boston between 3 40 and 3 50 p m after weeks of illness from typhoid fever. The article details his recent decline, funeral plans for Trinity church and Mount Auburn, and his long public career, family, ancestry, and civic affiliations.
Mr. Wolcott died after a five week struggle with typhoid fever in New York. Despite a superb constitution he battled repeated pneumonia and a worsening condition as doctors and nurses, including Dr. Putnam and Drs Shattuck Jackson and May, watched for signs of improvement. He spoke little in the last day, remaining largely nonverbal while sinking at 1 to 3:36 pm.
Gov Crane issued a statement lamenting the death of ex Governor Wolcott, praising his public service and high life standard. He noted Wolcott’s trusted leadership as governor and lieutenant governor, and conveyed the Commonwealth’s sympathy to Wolcott’s family.
Boston December tribute by Chairman Goetting of the Republican State committee mourns Ex Gov Wolcott noting his death is a loss to city and commonwealth, praising his high ideals, duty, and public service, and saying his passing will be long mourned by all.
In Billerica public schools a Christmas tree event in the Follard grammar room ended safely when Principal Brown quickly acted as a lighted stove toppled and oil spilled. He grabbed the stove and pitched it out of a window, averting serious damage. Students settled, then teachers gave each pupil a gift.
Manager Chamberlyn of the Columbia Theatre announces the cadet work Miladi and the Musketeer by Barnet will open Saturday evening December 22 after weeks of rehearsal. Elaborate stage settings, costumes, and special ballet features will highlight the production with arrivals like the Collins and premier danseuse Catarine. The company is led by Eddie Foy and a long list of prominent artists under Frank David and Paul Schindler.
Lyceum theatre management brings Harry Firvant's Australian Burbequers as week attraction starting Monday. A top burlesque company on the road this season, the troupe features a chorus of over twenty girls, new costumes and scenery, good music, and a long list of specialties headlined by a refined burlesque show.
Testimony resumes before Judge Lowell as former Deputy Collector Ransom F McCrillis faces charges. James Gill testifies about a $30 handover and a pattern of part payments while Gill and Swett, plus other officers, are referenced in letters and bank records.
Ricaant French gilt frames etchings engravings artotypes and more marketed as a Christm as a return from Calvary pieces. A display promises a fine selection of offerings including engravings and etchings to tempt shoppers at a local venue.
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