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Advertises Pallwan Parlor or Sleeping Cars for all points. Encourages purchase at principal ticket offices for tickets and information on Vecolnsa.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1901
Page
11
Advertises Pallwan Parlor or Sleeping Cars for all points. Encourages purchase at principal ticket offices for tickets and information on Vecolnsa.
On and after October 27 trains will leave Lowell from Middlesex Street Depot for Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations at 11 25 am and 5 25 pm. All trains connect at South Framingham with Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west. At Concord Junction with the Fitchburg R R. The 623 pm train connects with the Staten Island line for New York City and the south on Sundays.
Lowell and Lowell area trains to Boston and other destinations listed with varied times. SUNDAYS services noted. For Lawrence Salem Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury Portsmouth Exeter Dover Rochester Somersworth Augusta Bath Waterville Lewiston Skowhegan Bangor St John NB St John Montreal etc. includes special steamship connections and division notes.
The Christmas services featured dresses by Rev. W. G. Poor and Warren L. Floyd, with Mrs. Murray Pratt singing Cradle Song by J. S. Bartlett. Rev. Mr. McNally delivered an eloquent morning sermon Our Prince, and the Bible school concert closed the day with a large concert audience and creditable performances by the youths.
Christmas was fittingly observed at the First Congregational church with evergreen and laurel decorations by Miss Helen Chadbourne and Miss Jane E E Warfield. A Sunday school concert led by Mr. George Fish featured many young participants and was assisted by Mrs. H R Hanson of John Street church choir. Reverend Dr. Warfield spoke to children on Golden Days and Golden Deeds.
A detailed program from last night lists readings and songs by Helen Stephens and many students including Elsie Lohmus Beatrice Wells Ada Moore and Agnes Ovorton. The event featured choirs recitations and musical numbers such as The Childs Message Bethlehem’s Star Gospel Bells and The First Christmas.
Morning Christmas music and seasonable sermon marked the Eliot Congregational church service. Evening rites honored Forefathers Day with Rev E Victor Bigelow outlining the Puritan exodus of 1620 as the start of modern Congregationalism. He urged today’s citizens to uphold individual conscience and principles despite loss of property or privilege.
Large turnout for the Christmas children's service at Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church with over 50 children joining in the choruses. Services started at 6 30 with the church adorned in evergreen streamers and a central evergreen bell. The Sunday school concert featured Harold Searles Willie Nichols Harold Dewar Paige Remick Elmer Shaw Greta Cady Alta Caldwell Mildred Hashman Alice Cowdrey Phillip Thissell Jennie Usher Frank Dewar Raymond Shaw Wilbur Stevens Ethel Hashman Margery Wrigley Flora Walker Bertha Willman Elizabeth Farmer Marion Gordon Maude Shaw Bernice Walker Ethel Sloat Margarette Caldwell Ethel Pingree Grace Jordan Edith Luce Blanche McDonald Mabelle Palmer Emily Wrigley.
The article notes that decorations at the First Trinitarian Church were very beautiful featuring laurel with red berries, enhancing the setting during the season.
A church held a Christmas festival with a chorus of about 100 children and an orchestra backing the songs. Rev George F Kenngett delivered two sermons reflecting the day’s significance. Sunday school total reached 470 divided among adult and various youth departments, and the festival is set for 6 pm Wednesday in the auditorium.
Large congregations attended Kirk Street church with lavish decorations in red laurel and festoons. Rev. A R Merriam of Hartford preached a thoughtful morning sermon contrasting Protestant views on Mary and praising motherhood. Evening vesper featured a rich musical program including a fine carol anthem The First Christmas.
At John Street church the morning sermon focused on William Brewster as the Mayflower passenger leader. The evening vesper drew a large crowd with Charles Cushman assisting the choir and a strong Christmas music program. Next Sunday features a book review by F P W Qua on Gilbert Parker, a Christmas cantata on Thursday, and a Christmas Sunday school concert. Decorations by Burtt included laurel, palms, and holly.
Sunday morning featured an excellent choir service with a fine Christmas music program directed by Thomas Wardell. Rev J M Craig preached on The Scotch as Makers of the American Republic and Mrs W H Pepin sang My Ain Countrie. Rev J H MacDonald spoke at the Y M C A men’s meeting on Christmas Greeting highlighting the moral importance of Christmas and Savior’s example.
At Immaculate Conception church yesterday the 10.30 mass was celebrated by Rev. Eugene Dorgan O M I. The sermon on the coming Christmas was preached by Rev. Fr. McGrath.
The celebrant at the 10 30 mass yesterday at St Patrick s church was Rev Fr Callahan and Rev Fr Colbert preached a sermon on the coming festival. Tomorrow afternoon the newly organized Young Ladies society will sponsor a Christmas tree for the parish s poor children.
Rev Richard Boland delivered an eloquent sermon on St John the Baptist at the 10 30 mass in St Michael’s church yesterday morning The celebrant was Rev John J Shaw The choir sang Concone’s mass in D A rehearsal for the Christmas service followed mass
Classified rental notices list numerous tenements and houses for rent and sale. Properties include six to eight rooms with baths, hot water, and steam heating in areas around Walker, Sixth Street, Sawtelle Place, Chelmsford, South Walker, Wilder, Bridge, Stackpole, Appleton, Wentworth, and other streets. Prices range from $1.50 to $18 per month. some include stables, gas, or electric service. Also ads for stores, offices, and a restaurant with or without upstairs accommodations.
Rev Dr Garrigan of Washington DC preached the Sunday morning sermon at St Peter's church, delivering a message to the congregation.
Alfred Kennerson was jailed in Montpelier after a complaint by State Grand Juror W. A. Cutter accusing him of assault with intent to kill on William Recor of East Barre. Recor suffered severe head gashes from a jackknife near the East Barre post office after dark Saturday night. Kennerson said he mistook the victim for another man.
George E. Stanley operates as a freight forwarder handling merchandise ordered for shipment from the Boston and Lowell, Old Colony, and Boston and Maine railroads. Shipping receipts are issued for goods forwarded under his supervision.
Berlin reports that the government is preparing for military action against Venezuela to force a settlement of German claims. The notice cites good authority on the potential move and its aim to settle outstanding grievances with Venezuela.
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