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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1903

Page

12

December Day Length and Moon Phase Summary

December sun rises at 7.10 length of day 9.04 sun sets at 4.14 moon sets at 7.08 p m.

Christmas shopping and home goods in Limburg and nearby

Local ads list chimney repairs at 1128 Bridge street and telephone orders for Christmas trees from Willow Dale./E. A. Wilson & Co and Babbitt Co advertise lime cement brick delivery. Optical firms relocate to Bon Marche building. Home gifts shown by Greenwood Bros and Thompson Hardware. Shops in Merrimack and Central streets offer suitcases watches jewelry leather goods and clocks.

Limburg Bridge Street Willow Dale E. A. Wilson & Co Babbitt Co Opticians Dutton Street Bon Marche New England P. J. Dusty & Co Morris Greenwood Bros Central Street Thompson Hardware Co W. T Bartlett Merrimack Street P. F. Devine J. A. Filton Foley Goodale’s Drug Store Ellingwood & Co Merrimack Central Streets Carter & Sherburne Bridge Streets Falls & Burkinshaw Middlesex Street

Mrs Spead Spends Winter at Benbow Hotel

Mrs. Marie Spead is spending the winter at the Benbow hotel in Greensboro North Carolina.

Mrs Marie Spead Benbow Hotel Greensboro N. C

Thanksgiving Turkeys Abound Cheaper This Week

The Thanksgiving scramble for turkeys won t be repeated this week as ample Western turkeys flood the market at 25 to 28 cents a pound. Northern turkeys are nearly exhausted, while Western poultry arrives freely in good order. Chickens, ducks, and geese sell at about 20 to 23 cents with steady quality and reasonable prices.

Merchants Recommend All Lowell Stores Close Christmas Day

In a November 18 meeting the Merchants' association unanimously voted to urge Lowell merchants to close all stores for the Christmas holiday all day. The move reflects a unified effort to observe the holiday and support family time across the business community.

Merchants’ Association Merchants of Lowell

Election of officers in St Michael's Holy Name society

The Holy Name society of St Michael's parish elected officers Sunday night. President P. R. Monahan, vice president John J. McCann, treasurer Jas. Duddy, financial secretary John Riley, recording secretary James Mullin, director Rev. Francis J. Mullin. The society aims to include all male adults in the parish. An annual reception is planned for January 17, 1904, with a prominent preacher and a musical programme led by James Murphy, choir director.

Holy Name Society St. Michael’s P. R. Monahan John J. McCann Jas. Duddy John Riley James Mullin Francis J. Mulin James Murphy

Two Nines Fire Destroys Mott Street Factories

New York reports a massive blaze at 188 192 Mott street housing Herrmann Furniture and H Herrmann Lumber works. Battalion Chief Martin Coleman is believed killed, with fire attacks escalating to two nines. Lieutenant Jones and Father Smith helped evacuate others as walls collapsed trapping Coleman. Richard Joyce remains missing.

New York Herrmann Furniture and Plumbing Cabinet Works Mott Street H. Herrmann Lumber Company Martin Coleman Kruger Coleman Lieut. Jones Father Smith Fire Department Jones Chief Coleman Bennett East Tenth Street Richard Joyce

Committees Chosen for Church Work

The First Trinitarian Congregational church held its annual meeting last night naming Rev. George F. Kenngett moderator. Officers for 1904 include Clerk C. T. Upton Treasurer L Warren Bisbee deacons trustees and Sunday school superintendent Hector Turnbull with multiple committees established for sick poor and new members among others.

First Trinitarian Congregational Church C. T. Upton George F. Kenngett Chas. T. Upton L Warren Bisbee Geo. F. Kenngott O. C. Frye Silas Jacques L. A. Butman L. B. Harvey Hector Turnbull Geo. FE. Ames Elsie Cragin Martha E. Brigham Arthur F. Butler Isedtor Turnbull A. L. Butman J. W. Coburn R. J. Fullerton Cc. O. S. Wheeler Grace T. Kittredge Henry Hope George B. Kittredge Matilda E. Marsh W. T. Griffin M. W. Emerson J. D. Hartwell Mildred E. Taylor Julia A. Nash J. W. Hurst M. C. True M. A. Gilman A. C. Maynard C. H. Glidden M. H. Myers Committee On J. B. York S. H. Boardman H. N. Knapp Geo. E. Ames Luther Holt A. J. Bates George W. Hunt H. Turnbull Edw. S. Wheeler Charles T. Upton Nina Wood Blanch G. Boardman Elsie M. Cragin Harold A. Sherman W. J. Carter Euphemie A. Mochrie Alexander Johnston Edwin W. Killpartrick Edna E. Lawrence Daisy B. Hunt Cora B. Randlett John Mussen Albert A. Ludwig Walter Robinson Carrie True Rachel Macauley Florence Gustin Edwin W. Wells Marion M. Bill Grace E. Stanley H. H. Sumner M. D Mary J. Martin G. Sherman B. Carey Ida E. Bisbee

Deacon Emeritus Named for Sheldon at First Congregational

A resolution names Deacon Abiel W. Sheldon as Deacon Emeritus due to advancing years. He joined the First Congregational church 62 years ago and served as deacon for eight years and as trustee for seven years.

Abiel W. Sheldon Sheldon First Congregational Church

Three Bullets Found in Dead Burglar Autopsy

Boston Massachusetts March 21 Medical Examiner Harris of Suffolk county says three bullets were found in the body of a dead burglar. One bullet lodged in the brain fired from a 32 calibre revolver likely by a companion. A second 38 calibre bullet in the abdomen probably by a police officer. Third bullet in the skull with undetermined calibre. Police conclude the burglar was shot by one of his companions.

Boston Mec Harris Suffolk County

Charges Against Legardo From Manila Cable

Charges alleging immorality have been filed against Benito Legardo, a native Philippine commissioner. Secretary Root criticized the leak of the cable to the press, saying public allegations harm reputations without opportunity to respond. Legardo is noted as a leading Philippine official and praised for bravery in service to the United States.

Washington Benito Legardo Philippine Commission Philippine Islands Manila Root Legardo Philippines Washington Department United States

Christmas Vacation Ends With Alumni Reunion Looming

The session of schools closes Thursday at noon for Christmas vacation. Many teachers stay in the city while some travel. Students will rest elsewhere. college students return for a week or two. The annual alumni reunion is planned for next week Wednesday with over six hundred graduates expected. High school teachers will serve as matrons of the event.

Piano Gift Best Selection Found at Ring's Store

The writer, after visiting piano shops, reports Ring's at 110 Merrimack Street offers the best selection of pianos at moderate prices. He praises Ring's for having the largest, finest, most artistic pianos seen.

Ring's Merrimack Street

Polic e raids arrest 45 in Harrison street district

Chicago police raid policy shops and related hand books in the Harrison Street district resulting in 45 arrests, including 38 policy shop keepers. Gambling devices were destroyed. The note closes with local ads for Foley's Kidney Cure and nearby drugstores and suppliers.

Chicago Harrison Street

Man versus horse chase ends with illegal liquor complaint

Officer George H. Brown chased James F. Lyons through Belvidere and Fayette streets as Lyons drove a wagon with a hamper of whiskey bottles. The pursuit ended at Lyons store on High street where a complaint for illegal keeping was filed. Lyons was not arrested.

George H. Brown Lower Belvidere James F. Lyons Lyons High Street Fayette Street Officer Brown Brown Concord East Merrimack Street Bartlett Street Lyonsa

Christmas Library Membership Offer Through Courier-Citizen

The Courier-Citizen offers two life memberships to Tabard Inn Library, the world’s largest circulating library with over 20,000 stations. Lowell and Westford Street stations at Ellingwood's and Carter's Drug Store. Memberships cost 1 dollar with a 50 cent exchange fee, granting access to many books and unlimited exchanges nationwide.

Courier-Citizen Tabard Inn Lowell Ellingwood's Carter's Drug Store Westford Street

Y.W.C.A. Thursday Junior Branch Holds Final Class

The Thursday Junior Branch class of the physical culture department will meet this afternoon with the Tuesday class for the last lesson of the term. Members are urged to attend. dress making French English and grammar classes are omitted for Christmas holidays. membership meeting scheduled for this evening.

Physical Culture

Christmas Dinner Image of Santa Closes with Gifts

A note requesting a Christmas day dinner with Santa Claus, tree and entertainment for children. It asks for contributions of supplies for the table toys fruit and confectionery. From Ellen O Leary on behalf of the children.

Ellen O'Leary

Oriental Bazaar Lowell Gift Store Ad

G E T announces Geo E Tradd offers the best gifts at the Oriental Bazaar 318 Merrimack street Lowell. Shop here and remember your gift will not be forgotten.

Geo. E. Tradd Lowell Oriental Bazaar Merrimack Street

Auction Sale of Wood and Timber Land at Tyngsboro Lowell

Public auction on Wednesday December 30 1903 at 2 PM offers 20 acres of pine and oak timber land in Tyngsboro Mass. on Willow Dale pond with 600 feet pond frontage opposite Mountain Rock park. Land features 35 to 40 year old timber, potential 300000 to 350000 feet lumber plus cordwood, access via new road from Willow Dale. Per order Mrs Edward Swallow.

Tyngsboro Mass Willow Dale Pond Lowell New England Mountain Rock Park Willow Dale Edward Swallow

Doctor praises Crest all remedy in private practice note

Chas W Taylor M D of Lowell Massachusetts a Harvard Medical School graduate and former medical examiner writes to The B C Andrews Co Lowell praising Crest all for its cure of colds coughs throat and lung trouble. He claims it surpasses all medical discoveries of the present age.

Chas. W. Taylor M. D Harvard Medical School Eye and Ear Infirmary of Boston Massachusetts Medical Society Massachusetts General Hospital of Lowell Eye and Ear Infirmary B. C. Andrews Co Lowell Mass

Obituary Notices for Emma Irish and Rachel Adams

Mrs Emma Irish died Sunday at her daughter's home in North Chelmsford at sixty. Mrs Rachel Adams wife of Alexander Adams died at Lowell General Hospital yesterday leaving six children besides her husband. The body was taken to her home 1190 Lawrence Street.

Emma Irish William T. Trubey North Chelmsford Rachel Adams Alexander Adams Lowell General Hospital Lawrence Street

Funeral Held for Julia O'Sullivan at Molloy's Establishment

The funeral for Julia O'Sullivan was conducted yesterday at 2 PM at C. H. Molloy & Co. undertakers. Bearers were William Plants, James Brenner, Edward Greene, and John Ford. Burial followed in St. Patrick's Cemetery under Molloy’s care.

Julia O'Sullivan C. H. Molloy & Co William Plants James Brenner Edward Greene John Ford St. Patrick’s Cemetery Molloy

Adams and Sayers Obituary Notices in City

Two obituary notices from Lowell, Rachel Adams wife of Alexander Adams died December 21 at Lowell General Hospital. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 p m First Presbyterian church. John Sayers aged 80 died December 20 at 3 West View Street. Funeral Wednesday morning at home followed by Mass of Requiem in St Peter's Church. Friends invited.

Adams Lowell General Hospital Rachel Alexander Adams First Presbyterian Church Sayers West View Street John Sayers St. Peter’s Church

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