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Lowell Daily Courier in Lowell, Massachusetts
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
12
Christmas gift suggestions from Thompson Hardware and local shops
The city ad lists gifts and holiday bargains from Thompson Hardware Co and nearby stores. It promotes bath robes, musical instruments, Edison phonographs, chafing dishes, carving knives, calendars, pocketbooks, pocket knives, razors, and cameras. It notes William H. McCoy’s recovery from gas exposure at Arlington hotel and mentions various addresses on Merrimack and Central streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Hardware Co
H. L. Bailey & Co
Merrimack Street
Stratton & Handley
Hildreth
Edison Phonographs
McKay
Moody Street
Fred. C. Church
Michael Corbett
Gorham Street
John and
Merrimack Streets
St. John’s Hospital
William H. McCoy
Arlington Hotel
W. T. S. Bartlett
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Central Street
Cook, Taylor & Co
Eastman
Brown
William Wilmot and party spend holidays in Hamilton
Mr William Wilmot designer of Hamilton Web Hamilton BR TI travels with Mrs and Master Wilmot for the holidays. Charles T Killpartrick Spa proprietor receives a surprise at home a gold watch from clerks on his 50th birthday, Geo Mevis makes the presentation speech and Killpartrick responds. High school Class of 01 and 02 banquet planned with toasts by Carl Staples Orrin Wing Herford Elliott Alice Bean Willard Parker Amy G Bent. Mayor elect Howe inauguration day oath to be administered by Judge Hadley and prayer by Rev Dr Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilmot
Hamilton
BR. TI
Wilmot
Charles T. Killpatrick
Spa
Killpartrick
Geo. Mevis
Solon W. Stevens
Carl Staples
Boston
Orrin Wing
Amy G. Bent
the Review
Webster
Baker
Hadley
Howe
Martin
Kirk Street Church
Railway Franchise Granted Through Littleton to Concord
The Lowell and Fitchburg street railway won a franchise to lay tracks through Littleton with a $1000 forfeit paid to town officials. Completion within one year is required, and the route will connect with the Lexington and Boston line at Concord via Acton Centre. Westford granted this road preference over Stony Brook. Chelmsford and Ayer have not decided. A large portion of the remains of criminals executed at Newgate were moved to the City of London Cemetery at Ilford and reinterred there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell and
Fitchburg Street Railway
Littleton
Lexington and Boston
Concord
Acton Centre
Westford
Stony Brook Railway
Chelmsford and
Ayer
Newgate
City of London Cemetery
Ilford
Peptiron iron tonic promises healthful color and strength
A 1890s advertisement touts Peptiron as an iron tonic that ironizes the blood to give a healthy color to face lips cheeks and ears. It claims use for anemia dyspepsia nervousness poor circulation and cold hands and feet in all ages. Available as liquid cordial at 1 per bottle or chocolate coated pills at 6s or 1 per box from Hood Co Lowell Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hood CO
Hoei
Sarsaparilla
Lowell, Mass
U.S. A
Cowardly Wagon Hit Leaves Buckman With Serious Shoulder Injury
Mr. George Buckman, 75, was knocked down by a wagon while about to board an electric car at Bridge and eighteenth street. The wagon left the scene without stopping as Buckman sustained a shattered left shoulder and possible rib injury. Doctors fear permanent loss of shoulder use. The driver and owner have not been identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Buckman
Buckman
Eighteenth Street
Bridge and Eighteenth Street
Corse Payton Stock Co Opens Two Week Opera House Run
Corse Payton Stock company brings popular plays to the Opera House for a two week engagement starting tonight with vaudeville between acts and Payton standard scenery. Miss New York Jr. appears at the Academy of Music for three days, delivering an extravagant show with music and songs. Manager Dempsey expects strong crowds. matinees on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corse Payton
New York, Jr
Academy of Music
New York City
Lowell
Dempsey
The Casto Opens With Smedley Sketch Club Show
The Casto opens for week twelve with Smedley Sketch Club presenting The Little Mother a dainty one act vaudeville. Cast includes Lew Bloom Armstrong Holly Johnnie Healey Yackley and Bun nell Ada Arnoldson plus the fantasy production A Trip to the Moon. Two Christmas matinees at 2 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casto
Haynes
Smedley Sketch Club
Lew Bloom
Amstrong
Holly
Johnnie Healey
Yackley
Bunnell
Ada Arnoldson
United Irish League meeting delayed by weather
A United Irish League gathering postponed Rev Richard Boland's address to next Sunday afternoon due to cold hall conditions and lingering weather. Attendance remained good as members discussed Ireland's news and the league's aims, with six new members enrolling and plans approved for an illustrated lecture by Rev Bartlett of Chelmsford Centre next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Hall
Richard Boland
United Irish League
Boland
Ireland
Dennis Bruassill
Fr. Walsh
Michael A. Lee
League
Dennis Brassill
Bartlett
Chelmsford Centre
Foot and Mouth Disease Found Near Goward Farm
Dr W G Eaton of Lowell reports new foot and mouth disease cases near Goward farm in Frudson just across the line. Goward cattle to be destroyed, quarantine set until a government rep arrives. Milk from the farm has reached Nashua as investigations trace origin to Brigton via Andrews Brothers. cooperation urged to stamp out the outbreak across the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Eaton
Lowell
Frudson
Sidney Goward
Eaton
Goward
Nashua
Brigton
Andrews Brothers
Ring Piano Store Offers Wide Range of Pianos
Local music firm Ring, at 187 Merrimack Street, advertises a large, reliable stock of pianos with styles and prices to suit any budget. The copy touts reputation, quality, and value to entice shoppers to visit the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring
Merrimack Street
Expert Chemist Dies in Suspected Gas Accident in Room
George Donald an 88 year old expert chemist from Scotland, recently employed at Merrimack company, died after a gas radiator tubing was dislodged in his room at 49 Hurd street. He had come to the city eight weeks ago from Lawrence and left a wife and three children in Scotland. The death is treated as accidental and undertakers Ela & Son will notify his family by cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Donald
Scotland
Old Country
Hurd Street
Thomas Keefe
Donald
Mr. Keefe
Undertakers
Ela & Son
Lawrence
Merrimack Company
Keefe
Cablegram
The Bon Marche Holiday Shopping Frenzy
The Bon Marche on Friday and Saturday drew large crowds as shoppers explored a wide holiday selection. Toys, games, china, glassware, books, leather goods, gloves, handkerchiefs, bric a brac, lamps, art items, and toilet goods filled the store, offering variety and value for gift givers while emphasizing economy.
Negro Burglar NabbEd In Boston Crime Spree
Boston police arrested Fred O. Gibson a 29 year old Black man after a struggle while entering a Washington street grocery through a window. A jimmy and burglar tools were found. goods valued near 2000 were recovered at his boarding place and stable. His cousin Samuel F. Gibson was also detained on suspicion of involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fred O. Gibson
Plummer
Division 10
Washington Street
Jimmy
Gibson
Samuel F. Gibson
Stuart Infant Born to Chelmsford Couple
In Chelmsford on December 12, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stuart welcomed a son. The birth adds to their family in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Chelmsford
W. H. Stuart
Bank Branches Out From Spain Plan
Madrid December 21 The Bank of Spain proposes to establish branches in Havana Mexico City New York and Buenos Ayres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Bank of Spain
Havana
Mexico City
New York
Buenos Ayres
Dangerous Season Drives Store Sickness Rise
Physicians attribute winter illness to crowded stores and temperature shifts during Christmas shopping. The article urges caution for fragile health and promotes Father John’s Medicine as a non patent, nourishing remedy that strengthens the body and fights colds grip and lung ailments without nerve-deadening drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Katherine Murray Taken From Police Station In Chelmsford
Katherine Murray was moved from the police station to St Johns hospital early yesterday with a suspected leg fracture after being arrested Saturday night on Chelmsford street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Murray
St. John's Hospital
Chelmsford Street
Reverend Lovejoy Called to Lawrence Ministry
Rev Geo E Lovejoy long time Pittsfield Congregational pastor receives a call from the South Congregational church and society of Lawrence Massachusetts. He has served churches in Bedford Franklin and Stoneham with notable results and will preach December 28 before deciding. He plans to weigh a broad field of usefulness with Pittsfield friends and youth groups backing him. He formerly served as secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Lovejoy
Congregational Church
Pittsfield
N. H
South Congregational Church
Society of
Lawrence
Lovejoy
Massachusetts
Bedford
Franklin
Stoneham
South Church
Young Men's Christian Association
Teller Home Seeks Democratic Victory In Colorado
Senator Henry M. Teller arrived in Denver from Washington for Christmas and to safeguard his re election bid. Other announced candidates include Edward O. Wolcott Frank Goudy Walter N. Dixon and Irving Howbert. Teller seeks full Democratic support on a joint ballot while the four Republicans split the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Henry M. Teller
Washington
Teller
Edward O. Wolcott
Frank (. Goudy
Walter N. Dixon
Pueblo
Irving Howbert
Colorado Springs
Receiver to Begin Paying Interest to Globe National Bank Depositors
Boston December 21 checks totaling 200000 have been received by Daniel G Wing receiver of the Globe National Bank from Washington and tomorrow he will start paying interest to depositors on former deposits in the defunct bank. The receiver hints stockholders may recover about 1000000 in assets held for return on their prior contribution. If assets meet face value stockholders could receive nearly the assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Daniel G. Wing
Globe National Bank
Washington
Things to Banished From a Room with Pretensions
A list of interior decor banishments including papered ceilings pale colors and insipid pinks and blues Nottingham lace curtains drapes tidies meaningless ribbons frilled lampshades plush sets stationary rockers folding beds over mantels plush frames and related embellishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Plaster Bust Gift Sparks Quiet Compromise
A Pilgrim December excerpt recalls a family dilemma over a plaster bust given by a family friend. Clarissa resents the mantelpiece keepsake while trying discreet disposal. A plan emerges as dusting days pass and a momentary accident is suggested to hide the object.
Earthquake Kills 2500 in Turkestan Andijan area
A New Marghelin despatch from Russian Turkestan reports the Andijan quake has killed about 2500 people in and near the city and left 16,000 houses ruined. Authorities struggle to aid the destitute and starving survivors as aftershocks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New Marghelin
Russian Turkestan
Andijan
O'Donnell and Gilbride Co's Store Christmas Display
A New England shop advertises a Christmas store with 25 departments showcasing fine merchandise for gifts. It touts the best stock, reasonable prices, and neckwear for men from 25c to 1.50 at O'Donnell and Gilbride Co. via H. in Bailey and Co at 69 Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co
Bailey & Co
Merrimack Street
Fountain Pen Ad from Aiken Lambert Co New York
An advertisement promotes the Mercantile fountain pen offered by Aiken Lambert & Co of New York. It claims best value for money with price points starting at 1.50 and rising to 2.00 and 2.50, and notes availability through dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken, Lambert & Co
Ew York
Benjamin House Coats and Bath Robes Featured for Christmas
Gift buyers are urged to consider Benjamin House House Coats and Bath Robes as ideal presents for men. Descriptions highlight luxury materials, long lapels, woolen blanket robes, plaid and floral patterns, and hand tailoring. Also promoted are men’s neckwear in assorted styles and prices from 25c to $1.50, with selections in silks and various shapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Helpful hints on dress goods and gloves after Christmas
A local notice lists items for sale including dress and fancy shirts linen handkerchiefs silk lined gloves fur gloves mufflers Perrin's Kid Gloves Adler's Dog Gloves and umbrellas. The shop offers exchanges after Christmas for gloves in correct sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrin
Adler
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