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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
10
Local Holiday Goods and Home Repair Offers Around Town
The City lists Christmas tree supplies from C. B. Coburn & Co and lighting options. Z. A. Wilson Co offers lime, cement, and brick for immediate delivery and chimney repairs by Limburg 1128 Bridge Street. Babbitt Co. moves to Bon Marche building. Uptown Hardware Store markets practical Christmas gifts. Dusty & Co. slashes couch prices from 15 to 10 before January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Coburn & Co
Z. A. Wilson Co
Christmas Holiday Social and Local Notables Return
The article notes a Christmas gathering by the Kappa Pi Delta club at Albert Horne's home with about forty attendees, lists returning students from Wellsley, Mt Holyoke, Lasell, Tech, Harvard, Tufts and Dartmouth, plus mentions Alexander Greig and others chosen as traverse jurors for the superior court session. It also covers Rev. Thomas Brady’s first high mass at St. Patrick's, the medical students' holiday travel, and local family updates including the Gallagher children and Police Chief Moffatt's son returning from Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse
Superior Court
Alexander Greig
Cambridge Street
Cornelius Collins
Common _ street
Harry R. Rice
Liberty Street
George M. Teel
Warwick Street
John Drury
John Scannell
New York
Kappa Pi Delta Club
Albert Horne
Alice Bradt
Wellesley
Daisy Lee
Mt. Holyoke
Alice Mather
Leslie White
Lasell
Clarence Bowen
Technology
Elmer Brennan
Herford Elliott
Dartmouth
John Mather
Tech
Maurice Perkins
Harvard
John Milner
Tufts
Bernard J. Rourke
Holy Cross College
Julia Wilson
D'Youville Academy
Plattsburg
N. Y
Thomas Brady
Alleghany
St. Patrick’s Church
Christmas
Lowell Directory 1904 canvass underway by Sampson Murdock
The 1904 Lowell directory canvass has begun. Twelve experienced canvassers will work to complete the directory with emphasis on collecting corrections from churches lodges and other societies. Headquarters are at the New American House and local agents G C Prince Son of 108 Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson & Murdock Company
Lowell
New American House
G. C. Prince & Son
Merrimack Street
McClellan Nominates Top City Officials in Appointments
New York Mayor Elect McClellan announced key posts: William McAdoo as police commissioner, Maurice Featherson as dock commissioner, and John C. Hertle with William Harman Black as commissioners of accounts. The declarations were made on December 23 in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McClellan
William McAdoo
Maurice Featherson
John C. Hertle
William Harman Black
Postal Telegraph boys receive woolen gloves at Lowell office
Through the thoughtfulness of President Clarence McKay of the Postal Telegraph Cable Co all messengers of the company are supplied with a pair of woolen gloves. The boys of the Lowell office received theirs yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McKay
Postal Telegraph Cable Co
Lowell
Brown's Visit Ends in Capture After Knife Threat
Liquor inspector George Brown visited a South and Summer street store to curb illegal keeping. Edward Conley fled with a knife, tossed broken bottles, and finally surrendered after a pursuit that ended with Brown securing a half pint bottle of whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
South
Summer Streets
Campbell
Edward Conley
Brown
Inspector Brown
Conley
Greaves and Firth Marry in City Parsonage Ceremony
Mr William D Greaves and Miss Sarah Firth of this city were united in marriage at 2 pm yesterday at the parsonage of Rev N W Matthews 15 Ellsworth Street Rev Matthews officiating the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Greaves
Sarah Firth
N. W. Matthews
Ellsworth Street
Rev. N. W. Matthews
Local Couple Wed at Ellsworth Street Home
Mr Henry Lapointe of this city and Miss Bessie M Moore of Plattsburg New York were married by Rev N W Matthews at his home on Ellsworth Street last evening at 730 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lapointe
Bessie M. Moore
Plattsburg, N. Y
N. W. Matthews
Ellsworth Street
Dunkerley and Baker Wed at Ellsworth Street Parsonage
John Dunkerley of Lowell and Albertha L Baker of Tewksbury were married last evening at 8 oclock at the parsonage of Rev N W Matthews 15 Ellsworth street. The ceremony was performed by Rev Mr Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunkerley
Lowell
Albertha L. Baker
Tewksbury
N. W. Matthews
Ellsworth Street
Mr. Matthews
Howard and Brooke Wed at Bride’s Home in Chelmsford
Mr Elbridge G Howard of this city and Mrs Emilie B Brooke of Chelmsford were united in marriage last night by the Rev Wilson Waters at the bride’s home on Littleton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbridge G. Howard
City
Emilie B. Brooke
Chelmsford
Wilson Waters
Littleton Street
Woodward and Snow Wed at Liberty Street Residence
Warren S. Woodward and Miss Susie P. Snow were married yesterday afternoon at 4 30 by Rev. George F Kenngett at his residence 296 Liberty Street. They will reside at 666 School Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren S. Woodward
Susie P. Snow
George F. Kenngett
Liberty Street
Harlow and Miss McAskill Wed at Broadway Residence
Frank W. Harlow and Miss Catherine McAskill were united in marriage at 8 o clock last evening at 76 Broadway residence of Mr Alexander Johnston. Rev. George F. Kenngett performed the ceremony with Miss Christine McLeod as bridesmaid and A N McAskill as best man. Relatives and friends attended as refreshments followed. The couple will reside in Greenfield, this state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Harlow
Catherine McAskill
Alexander Johnston
Broadway
Christine McLeod
A. N. McAskill
George F. Kenngett
Harlow
Greenfield
Pretty Local Wedding at 268 Fletcher Street
Carl L. Pingree and Audrey McPhee wed at the groom’s father residence 268 Fletcher Street with Rev Stephen D Millin officiating. Bertha Pingree bridemaid and John Slater attended. the bride given away by her brother. After a wedding repast and reception the couple left on a 9 25 train for a wedding trip and will reside at 268 Fletcher Street after January 3. Pingree is noted for service in the Spanish and Chinese wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pingree
Fletcher Street
Carl L. Pingree
Audrey McPhee
Stephen D. Millin
Bertha Pingree
John Slater
McPhee
Pingree
Lowell
Holdups in Haverhill on Cedar Street
Haverhill December 23 two Cedar street hold ups occurred tonight. Mrs Patrick Donahue was seized and robbed of her bag and pocket book by a man who pinioned her arms while a companion took her valuables. A second woman was threatened but the robbers fled before taking anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Cedar’ Street
Patrick Donahue
Dialogue fragment from a humorous sketch
A short back and forth between a Lady and a Nasty Man, interrupted by a punch line. The exchange centers on a stereotype about women, presented as a comic bit with no clear narrative or setting.
Lowell Gas Light asks for $200000 extra stock
E D McVey opposes Lowell Gas Light Company third stock increase before the state gas and electric light commission at the State House. Frank E Dunbar for the company cited prior expansions and costs including a new retort and coal gas plants. McVey argued stock issuances should come from earnings and pressed for public and consumer tax relief. The hearing closed after about two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Gas Light Company
Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
State House
Edward D. McVey
Frank E. Dunbar
Dunbar
News
Chelmsford
George W. Brothers
Supt
Hintze
Mr. Dunbar
General Schaff
George S. Motley
Schaff
Lowell
McVey
Commission
Inexpensive Christmas Gifts in Lowell Display
The ad claims the best values for Christmas buyers in Lowell with bargain combination boxes of soap sachet perfume and toilet water at 25c and 50c. Pure candy in fancy packages 25c to $4.00. Cigars from Quincy Blackstone Harvard at $1.75 per box, Pippins and Famous Bob at $1 per box. Includes atomizers that never fail and notes the Howard druggist at 197 Central street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Blackstone
Harvard
Howard
Central Street
A Safe Laxative Iron Ox Tablets Offer Gentle Relief
A vintage promotion touts Iron Ox Tablets as a gentle superior laxative that stimulates natural digestion and builds the system. The ad warns against harsh purgatives and warns that effects come gradually with normal liver and kidney function improving blood and skin. Fifty tablets cost 25 cents from The Iron Ox Remedy Co., Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron-Ox Remedy Co
Detroit
Mich
Not Guilty in Hollis Farmer Case and Trial Details
In Cambridge Superior Court yesterday Edward E. Sherman of Westford was found guilty of rape involving his 14 year old step-daughter Maude Smith and sentenced to state prison for five to seven years. Lemon case against L. Boardman of East Dracut ended in a not guilty verdict for larceny of $120 from Solomon Shattuck of Hollis New Hampshire after jurors deliberated two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Boardman
East Dracut
Solomon Shattuck
Hollis
N. H
Superior Court
Cambridge
Shattuck
Grigg
John Street
Central Street
Thirteenth
Hampshire Streets
Conant
Sanderson
Edward E. Sherman
Westford
Maude Smith
John J. Hogan
Lowell
Ayer
Dr. Tabor
Sherman
Parkersville
Leighton
John Walsh
Middlesex Street
Fine Canned Goods Display Tops Joyce Store Front
At the corner of Central and Middle streets Mr Joyce showcases a fine window display of canned goods arranged by Miss Kate L Morse. The varieties include orange marmalade niccalilli strawberry raspberry nine apple and related items praised as among the finest from New England with steady sales and offered at lower prices than nearby rivals. Readers are urged to visit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Middle Streets
Kate L. Morse
New England
Ayer Home Festival Christmas Tree Event Tonight
The Christmas tree at the Ayer Home will be held this evening at 7 30 o clock. Friends of the children and the home are cordially invited to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Calendar sale by Prince and Son halves Xmas stock
Prince and Son advertise remaining calendars from the Christmas trade at half price or less. The offer emphasizes substantial savings for buyers and urges quick purchase while stocks last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Adgie Castillo to Perform for Lowell Newsboys
Senora Adgie Castillo, famed lion tamer, plans to give the Lowell newsboys a special performance at her own expense during a theatre engagement. Born in New Mexico to a native father and Pueblo mother, she rose from poverty to international success with Havenbach's Wild Beast show and a career marked by danger and daring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senora
Adgie Castillo
Lowell
Adgie
New Mexico
de Leon
Paris
Havenbach
Lions Behind the Scenes Steal Spotlight at Lowell Show
Three lions at Low ell feed on meat daily with milk and eggs for lunch. Prince the largest feeds first while two lionesses share the rest. A roar from the animals startled the audience as a singer’s high notes were drowned out. The lions’ playful mischief unsettles performers but lacks malice and contrasts with American audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Prince
Oriental Bazaar Offers Gifts You Can Get Here
A Lowell ad from Geo 1 Tradd promotes The Oriental Bazaar at 318 Merrimack Street for quality gifts and a promise that giving the right gift yields lasting value. The note emphasizes unique items not found in other stores and urges shoppers to remember the street number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Tradd
Lowell
Oriental Bazaar
Merrimack Street
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Lowell Daily CourIer
Edward J. Gallagher
the Sun
J. Burt Williams
Chicago
William A. Moffatt
Police Moffatt
Boston
Lowell Directory
Lowney’s
Liberty
Dunkerley-Baker
Howard-Brooke
Woodward-Snow
Harlow-Mcaskill
Pingree—Mcphee
E. D. McVey
Boardman
Hollis Farmer
State
Ayer Home Festival
Newsboys
Gookin Bros
Lowell, Mass
F. G. McGregor
Hildreth Building
Goodyear Raincoat CO
Thuringen
China
Germany
George L. Emerson
W. F. Courtney
Merrimack St
Dickson’s Tea Store
Merrimack
West End
Lowell Goal Co
Thorndike St
Central St
Stetson
Dunlap
Crofut
Knapp
College
Cs Central St
W. P. Brazer & Co
Gis Corner Hat Store
Central, Cor. Market Sts
Carter & Sherburne’s
Dave Store
Merrimack, Cor, Bridge Street
Welch Brothers
Middle Street
J- J. McManmon
Prescott Street
Brookside
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