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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1905

Page

12

December Sunrise and Daylight Figures Card

The note lists December sun rise at 7.11 hours and sun set at 9.04, with day length 4.15 hours and moon rise at 3.56 a m. The data appears as a compact calendar style table for the month.

Christmas shoppers urged to visit Lowell retailers

The December 23 1905 issue promotes Telegram tomorrow and lists retailers across Lowell. It highlights a Xmas night dance at Dracut grange, gifts at C E Dickson 62 Central Street and Alexander Central Street tailor, Olive Grove Sylmar Olive Oil at Goodale’s drug store, Rhodes Hair Store 73 Merrimack Street, and various toy and tool selections. It notes chimney repairs by Lim burg 1128 Bridge Street and announces two local undertakers at 79 Branch Street starting January 1906.

Dracut Grange Burbank Orchestra C. E. Dickson’s Central Street Alexander’s Olive Grove Sylmar Olive Oil Goodale’s Rhodes Merrimack Street George W. Healey The Highlands John H. Newman New York City Branch Street W. T. S. Bartlett

Community Honors Local Helpers With Small Gifts

Friends of Henry Stirk the Mohair Plush elevator man gave him a belated Christmas gift and a cash purse in appreciation of daily rides. George Teel Cheever Street school janitor, Civil War veteran, was gifted fur gloves by teachers. A baby boy arrived to Mr and Mrs Patrick H Ryan of 11 Burtt Street. Roy Lovejoy will host two Tech students over the holidays. Mrs O B Reed of Warwick Street will spend two weeks in Long Island City. Mrs Sadie Hand of Springfield visits with Capt and Mrs J A Janvrin for the holidays.

Henry Stirk Mohair Plush Co George Teel Cheever Street Teel O. B. Reed Warwick Street Long Island City New York

Arsenic Found in Mrs Todd Stomach in Inquest

Philadelphia December authorities report Dr Geo A Meeker toxicologist for the coroner found traces of arsenic and chloroform in Mrs Margaret Todd stomach. He notes both substances are common in embalming fluid used by local undertakers, but relatives' attorneys discount the finding. Inquest set for Tuesday.

Philadelphia Geo. A. Meeker Durgam Margaret Todd

Another Effort to Save Patrick

New York sees a clemency petition circulated to Governor Higgins to commute Albert T. Patrick’s death sentence for the murder of William M. Rice to life imprisonment. Dissenting opinions by Presiding Judge Cullen and Judge O'Brien, favoring a new trial, will chiefly guide the appeal to the governor.

New York Albert T. Patrick Wm. M. Rice Higgins Patrick Cullen O'Brien Court of Appeals

Fraternal Meeting Sees New Member Initiated

Mary E. Smith tent No 22 Daughters of Veterans held its semi monthly meeting Friday evening December 32 1905 One new member Lilian Hinckell was initiated Debemates elected to the department convention in Boston in February First delegate Maude Plumstead second delegate Mrs Hattie Caril

Mary E. Smith Daughters of Veterans Lilian Hinckell Deb Emates Department Boston Maude Plumstead Hattlo Caril

No Courier Monday Holiday Notice

No Courier edition on Monday due to Christmas Day. All events will be fully covered in Tuesday's editions.

Courier

Coughs Colds and Constipation Warning

A fragment warns that cough remedies beyond Foley's Honey and Tar may contain opiates causing constipation especially in children. It notes Foley's Honey and Tar includes opiates and urges caution with substitutes, listing Palle & Berkinehaw as a local firm.

Foley Palle & Berkinehaw Thorndike

Obituary notices of Lizzie Rinehardt and others

Lizzie J. Rinehardt of 15 Sixth Street died at home after a short illness at 27. She was 27 and formerly Lizzie Mason, known in Centralville as a Baptist church attendee. Survived by husband John J. Rinehardt, father, three sisters, four brothers, and others. Also listed are Eusebe Fontaine aged 35 of 28 Decatur Avenue who died after brief typhoid pneumonia, leaving a mother and three brothers including ex-Councilman Edmond P. Fontaine. and Margaret Curran aged 39 who died of heart disease at 27 Pleasant Street, survived by husband Martin.

Lizzie J. Rinehardt John J. Rinehardt Sixth Street Rinehardt Lizzie J. Mason Centralville Eusebe Fontaine Decatur Avenue Etterriere Edmond P. Fontaine Margaret Curran Pleasant Street Martin

Obituaries for Clara F West Mary Walsh and Alice Barrett

The funerals for Clara F West Mary Walsh and Alice Barrett were held yesterday and today. Clergy Rev Charles M Billings and Rev Harry Taylor conducted services at local undertakers rooms. Burials occurred at Lowell St Patrick Edson cemeteries under J B Currier and Molloy Sons.

Clara F. West Tyler Street Charles M. Billings Unitarian Church Lowell Cemetery J. B. Currier Mary Walsh Undertakers Molloy & Sons St. Patrick's Cemetery Alice Barrett Edson Harry Taylor

Obituary notices list several local deaths in December

Mrs. Alice Barret died at the city hospital with body moved to Molloy and Sons. Lizzie Rinehardt aged 27 of 6th Street will have a funeral Sunday at 2 PM from 13 Sixth Street. Margaret Curran aged 39 of 2 Pleasant Street died December 23. John Sloane aged 2 years from 21 December, funeral Sunday at 2 PM from Bixby & Co. Undertakers. Friends invited.

Margaret Curran Sloane John Sloane Bixby & Co

Impressive Burial Service for Minnesota Mason Carey

A Duluth judge and 33rd degree Mason, John Richard Carey, lay in state at midnight in the Scottish Rite temple with 1000 attendees. Knights of the Kadosh in drawn swords guarded the bier as four 33rd degree Masons led prayers and a mausoleum stage set the scene for a solemn ritual honoring a life of Masonry.

Minnesota John Richard Carey Duluth Masonic Temple Knights of Kadosh Wes Mos Pasatoon

Funeral Rite Seals Final Rest Of Beloved Brother

A ritual at Forest Hill memorializes a respected brother with a solemn burial in a dim mausoleum. Officers bless, torches fade, and the Dead March from Saul accompanies the somber procession to a deep cold resting place. Nearer My God to Thee closes the ceremony as the crowd departs.

Saul Forest Hill

Boy traps blue jay to recover diamond prize

Seven miles from Wheatley, eight year old Harry Trainor built three corn baited traps after Mrs. Prettyman offered 250 dollars for the blue jay that killed and hid her lost diamond. In a small trap he captured the right bird and recovered the jewel, securing the reward and a future fortune.

Hubert Prettyman Wheanley Harry Trainor Trainor Wheatley Lesueur Minn St. Paul Despatch

Chartreuse Monks Win In French Court Over Liqueur Label

A letter from the Peres Chartreux reveals a Grenoble court ruling in favor of the monks. It states the liquidator lacks the secret of Chartreuse and cannot claim authenticity for products sold from the monastery. The judgment upholds the monks’ monopoly on genuine process and label.

Peres Squid Aeset London

Spencer's Special Electric Signs For Day And Night

A brief notice notes Spencer's offers special electric signs usable by day or night, priced not more than ordinary yen. The item emphasizes practicality and value for business storefronts seeking reliable illumination.

Merrimack Draweists Stock Tale Confusing Note

A fragmented OCR note describes stock and supply issues with candy and other goods. The readable lines mention Merrimack and draweists and suggest demand pressures while stock remains uncertain. The passage is partial and lacks clear events or dates.

United Church Plans Move to Unite Canadian Denominations

A Toronto committee from Presbyterians Methodists and Congregationalists outlines a plan to form the United Church of Canada under a general conference structure with a president and a council. A final vote on union is not expected before 1908. The plan emphasizes unity doctrines pastoral policy and ordination standards aligned with Holy Scripture.

Toronto Ont Dominion United Church of Canada General Conference Canada Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational Churches of Canada United Church General Committee Uren Church On Earth Jesus Christ Burwash Methodists D. M. Ramsay Presbyterians T. B. Hyde Congregationalists

Refund Guarantee for Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar Card

A card states a refund policy on a W cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if coughs or colds fail to cure. It promises satisfaction or money back with multiple signatories including A Thomasson and Carleton & Hovey, listing several firms such as A F Storey & Co and Ellingwood & Co.

Greene A. Thomasson A. F. Storey & Co, Carleton & Hovey Moody Jeton Ovey Be KE. F. McEvoy Ellingwood & Co F. H. Butler Rochette & Delisle A. E. Moors Brune

Christmas Dinner Plans Discussed in Community Letter

A brief note queries where residents plan to dine on Christmas, inviting ideas for festive meals and gatherings. The writer seeks suggestions on convenient venues and traditional dishes to share with family and neighbors.

Harris Witt Delivers Hot Meals at Reasonable Prices

Harris Witt offers cooked meals delivered to your door and available all day Sunday and Monday Christmas in his dining room. The notice highlights affordable pricing and home service, inviting patrons to enjoy hot, ready meals during the holiday period.

35 Cent Table d Hote Dinner Menu

A historical menu lists multiple courses including Cream of Chicken a la American Predelphia Clam Chowder Conzomme a la Douglas Baked Chicken Hollandaise Fricassee of Chicken Bollea of Mutton Caper Sauce Mayonnaise Dressing Spinach and Cheese Roast Young Turkey Cranberry Sauce Sirloin of Beef au Jus Roast Suckling Pig Cider Apple Sauce Mashed Potatoes Boiled Onions Hubbard Cream Enea Pie or Pudding Coffee Ice Cream Bread and Ice Cream desserts with catering note and generous mis spellings referencing home made bread and Maryse Mince Meu and various beverages and dishes offered for Har.

Juni Guy

Left No Will in Marshall Field Jr Estate

In Chicago on December 23 Marshall Field Jr died from wounds from an accidental pistol discharge and left no will. Arthur D. Jones and Stanley Field were granted letters of administration. He had guardianship over three grandchildren, Marshall Field III Henry Field and Gwendolin Field. Personal estate valued at 1.45 million. real estate 75 thousand. Stanley Field and Mr Jones oversee the estate. Bonds total 2.9 million with Marshall Field and John G Shedd as sureties.

Chicago Marshall Field, Jr Arthur D. Jones Stanley Field Marshall Field Henry Field Gwendolin Field Mr. Jones John G. Shedd

Alledged Instigator Of Murder Arrested In Waterbury

Sabina Perriello was arrested on a bench warrant in Waterbury charged with the murder of Angelo Solomita. The case followed a confession by convicted killer Ciriaco Capobianco claiming Perriello instigated the crime by supplying liquor and a revolver. Capobianco, who said Solomita was chosen under her urging, had earlier been sentenced to hang. Police tracked Perriello to Bank Street where he held a legal office, disguising himself before arrest by Officer Colesanto and Detective Weeran assisting Attorney O Neil.

Waterbury Conn Sabina Perriello Angelo Solomita Ciriaco Capobianco Perriello Capobianco Solomita Colesanto Weeran Bank Street O'Neil Silas A. Robinson Superior Court

Ferry boat Montclair blaze triggers panic on water

New York Dec 23 A fire erupted beneath seats in the Montclair's men cabin sending passengers scrambling for exits as the vessel sped to Hoboken. Fire extinguishers contained the blaze and the fire department joined to finish the work. a smoldering cigar butt is blamed for the fire.

New York Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Montclair Christopher Street Hoboken

Chicago Typothetae Refuses Surrender Open Shop Pledge

Chicago typothetae printers announce open shop policy after January 1 1906 to reassure composing room workers. Signatories promise permanent positions for employees who meet duties and deny any acceptance of alternative Typographic Union terms.

Chicago Typothetae Contchten Union No

Bennington Assault Case Ties to Best Friend’s Son

New York December 22 former Republican and Democratic leader John H Bennington son of a banker and real estate dealer sustained severe scalp wounds after an attack. Police say Bennington confessed the assailant claimed to be his best friend's son. Bennington is under arrest and a broader motive is unclear. Gifts for ladies Rhodes' Hair Store 13

New York John H. Bonnington M. Me Honnington MA Bennington Seime John H. Bennington

One More Day Uhaera Confectionery Ad Promotes Low Prices

An ad touts a broad selection of confectionery and fine goods at equal or lower prices. It claims the city’s finest candy and attractive packaging, emphasizing value for money.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mon, Inc Lowell Daily Courier Patrick H. Ryan Burtt Street Roy Lovejoy Tech Sadie L. Hand Springfield Capt Mrs J. A. Janvrin Lenecs Babbitt Co Bon Marche Levelland Bamning Powder Co Spencer Harris A Gamera Rhodes’ Hair F. G. McGregor Hildreth Building Lowell Mass Wallingford Osgood Street L. Adelaide Wallingford Carroll Bros Middle Street Page D. L. Page CO Merrimack St Whiteley Edison Burrowes W. P. Brazer & Co. Sporting Goods Dept. Central Cor Market Street Carter & Sherburnne Peter Optician Geo. G. Rogers Gardner Bros Pine Street Momanmon Prescott Street ROACH Bridoe St. Cor Fountain Pens Lawler Merrimack Jt James E. O'Donnell
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