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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1899

Page

8

SUPT BEGLEY DEAD A Lowell rail line official dies

Supt Philip T Begley superintendent of the Lowell and Suburban railroad dies at his Gates street home after eight days of pneumonia. Despite a strong constitution he fell ill after a cold during snows, died at St Johns hospital. He leaves two daughters Mrs Edward ONeill and Miss Julia Casey and a son Dennis Casey. Undertaker Molloy took charge and moved the body to Mrs ONeill's home.

Philip T. Begley Lowell and Suburban Railroad Gates Street Begley Mr. Begley St. John's Hospital Edward O'Neill Julia Casey Dennis Casey Molloy A. B. Plimpton Favor Street R. A. Greene Grace Universalist Church Juliette Yean Leominster John S. Jackson W. 8 Davis Monomake Oberlin Lodge Odd Fellows Columbia Council American Mechanics Lowell Weinbeck Adelia A. Hart J. A. Weinbeck Ladd and Whitney Circle Evening Star Lodge Daughters of Rebekah Daughters of Rebekah Madison N. Y Henry E. Hart John Catherine Keefe Main Street C. H. Molloy Gloria Leo Carlota Betencirte Chelmsford Edson Cemetery Bartlett Samuel T. Emerson Branch Street Kenngett Floyd Sang Frank Bridget Faulkner Jefferson Street Undertaker Molloy James Bark James Shea Patrick Sweeney Thomas Duffy Susan Flemings Bartholomew Ellen Flemings Mason's Court Central Street Edward McArdell West Street St. Michael's Church Gilday O'Donnell Frank Morrisey George Carey Mary Calabokos Peter Nicolapoulos Mr. Sedares Vaseleos Coroneos James Papas Jas, Samares Peter Anton

Obituary of Mrs Lucinda Prescott Dodge

Mrs. Lucinda Prescott Dodge wife of Charles B Dodge died after a fall when a sign-board collapsed on her head in Boston She was taken to the city hospital where an operation was performed and she died at 8 45 Friday December 22 Her character was marked by strength of will executive ability composure sweetness and fidelity The obituary notes she traveled to Boston with Christmas gifts intending to visit a sister

Lucinda Prescott Dodge Charles 8. Dodge Boston Winter Street No. 6 Boston City Hospital Reza Ning John F Charles P. Doige Viola May Charles P. Dodge Dodge Nathan Prescott Westford Albert Richardson Susan Ralls St. Johns Hospital James Alder Street Myles Ireland Clark Edward S. Varney Ruth

Begley Pioneer of Lowell Electric Railways Dies

Longtime Lowell and Suburban railway superintendent Philip J. Begley, obituary details his career with Thompson Houston in Lynn and the Lowell system, noting his abroad trips to study machinery, popularity with patrons, and leadership in electric street railroads. Surviving relatives include two brothers, a sister, and extended family in Newton Upper Falls. Remains forwarded to Newton Upper Falls for services at St. Mary’s church.

Mr. Begley Gates Street Newton Upper Falls M. E. Begley Sast Weymouth Edward Boston Begley England Ireland France Thompson Houston Company Lynn Hot Springs Ark Freeport Fort Worth Texas Lowell Suburan Nashua Suburban Sullivan Florence O'Donoghue Philip JT. Begley O'Donnell Street

James Casey Dies After Heart Attack in Worth Common

James Casey aged 53 dies from heart failure while walking across Worth Common with his daughter Mrs Edward O Neill at 176 Adams street. The incident occurred Monday morning and the details indicate a sudden fatal attack as he was accompanied by family.

James Casey Edward O'Neill Adams Street Worth Common

Funeral notices from Chelmsford and city burials

Funeral services and interments are listed for numerous local residents. Details include dates, addresses, officiants, cemeteries, undertakers Weinbeck Molloy O'Donnell, and bearers, with multiple deaths and subsequent notices for Ralls Sullivan Mahan Walker Barrett Mackay Blanchard Mitchell Keough Wilkins.

Report of Deaths for Week Ending December 23 1899

Vital Statistics lists deaths from pneumonia heart disease and other causes. Notable entries include Joseph H Green 74 Harriet Furlong 73 Rebecca Wild 65 and Rose Rahall 77 with causes such as pneumonia nephritis and cerebral hemorrhage. Several young infants and premature births are noted along with multiple other age related ailments.

Joseph H. Green Harriet Furlong Hannah J. Noble George FE. McGlinchey Therese Sicard James H. Owens James Golden Rebecca B. Wild Theodore Harakas James Cahill Marie Lamoureux Alexandre Demers Nellie Robinson Alexander Sicard Marie Beauregard Albert B. Plimpton Rose Rahall William Thompson Thomas Earley Adelia A. Hart Gloria Betencirte Girard P. Dadman

Peabody Midgley Wedding in Everett

A Saturday ceremony at 1469 Meadowcroft street united Miss Alice Midgley and Mrs John Scripture Peabody of Boston in marriage. Best man Winthrop Peabody of Waverly and bridesmaid Lillian Midgley attended. guests included multiple regional families. The couple will reside at 71 Chestnut street Everett and celebrate February Wednesdays.

Peabody—Midgley Craven Midgley Meadowcroft Street Alice Midgley John Scripture Peabody Boston Smith Thomas Ford Mr. Herring East Providence Winthrop Peabody Waverly Lillian Midgley Merriam Sadie Midgley Mendelsshon Miss Butterworth McManmon Peabody Herring R. I Wm. Lockwood Haverhill Berry Laycock Worcester James

Amusements at Opera House Phelan Troupe Offers Two Shows

The E V Phelan Stock company played twice at the Opera house yesterday to full houses. The afternoon program featured The Enemy with Jack Drumeir and Eva Cameron starring alongside Imogen Harlan and Jeannette Howell in key roles. Frederick Bryton presented Forgiven at night, with strong company work and hearty audience approval. Between acts, Miss Mabel Estelle performed dances and the Lamont children and Herald Square quartet provided songs and comedy. This afternoon the Slave of the Czar is billed and tonight As in a Looking Glass will be shown. Music hall drew a crowded crowd with Dad in Harness bringing roaring laughter.

E. V. Phelan Opera House Gillette Lowell Jack Drumeir Chas Prescott Frederick Bryton Mabel Estelle David de Vo Lamont Frank Clifford Marie Herald Square

Mrs Craft's Recovery After Health Seekers Treatment

Mrs Lydia Craft of Larwood Linn County Oregon reports long female trouble with miscarriage and nerve distress. After consulting a Lebanon doctor she used Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, gaining weight, appetite, energy, and relief from bearing-down pains. She notes the Buffalo clinic staff and confidential correspondence.

Lydia Craft Larwood, Linn Co Oreg Lebanon Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute

A High Ball Burlesque at Music Hall Opens Thursday

Ed F Rush presents a three night burlesque at Music Hall starting December 28 with the production A High Ball praised for witty dialogue and strong cast led by Mark Wooly Al Curtis George Daily John Reid and others. A twenty strong brunette chorus performs alongside vaudeville specialties and Lin-Chin-Foo’s celestial pantomime A Night in Chinatown. Seats are on sale now.

Ed. F. Rush Music Hall Mr. Rush Mark Wooly al Curtis George Daily John Reid Hila Gilbert Harriet Vokes Violet Esher Aggie Behler Grace F Esher Margaret Clemens Chinatown Lin-Chin-Foo

Standing Room Only At Local Theatre Bill

Standing room only greeted patrons at 2 30 and 8 15 yesterday as Dollard and Rielly opened with songs and dances. The Sheppards showcased difficult acrobatic feats, while Jones and Sutton impressed with rag time songs and cake walking. The Robyns, in The Counsel for the Defense, earned strong praise for character work. Connors entertained with song and dance, and Martinetti and Grossie impressed with clever pantomime and refined playing. The bill repeats all week to draw sizable audiences.

Dollard & Rielly Sheppards Jones & Sutton Robyns Robyn Lowell Connors Martinetti & Grossie

Choeur Rossini Concert Delights Music Hall Audience

Choeur Rossini at Music hall Sunday delivered a richly entertaining program despite rain. The choir earned heavy applause with solo numbers by Del Ocqua Adams Verdi Gounod and others. Elodie Gagnon and Alfred De Seve delivered notable instrumental pieces with vigor, while Mr William H M Howard accompanied.

Choeur Rossini Music Hall del Ocqua Elizabeth Wright Shaw Fountain Adams Gray James A. Murphy Mignon Thomas Bemberg Elodie Gagnon Infelice Verdi Gounod David Martin Mr. B. B. Keyes Robert Ie Diable Meyerbeer

Chinese Entertained at Worthen Street Church

Nineteen Chinese members of the Worthen Street Methodist church were entertained last night at Rev. Mr. Allen's home on Kirk Street. The event featured games, music, refreshments, phonograph selections, and gifts from China. The Chinese choir sang hymns in Chinese, and gifts and a church wreath were exchanged with the hosting committee led by Mrs. L. E. Kimball.

Mr. Allen Worthen Street Methodist Church Kirk Street Frank Rollins Allen China L. E. Kimball Benjamin Quimby May Fillmore Lizzie Holmes Samuel Worth Ruth Robinson

Lowell Orchestra Recital Features Noted Soloists Next Sunday

The Lowell Orchestra Society presents a second recital with Ad amowsky the cellist from the Boston Symphony and Lene the tenor from Boston as soloists. The program includes four parts illustrating Peer Gyn’s life and ends with a dramatic rescue by a woman. Honorary member seats go on sale at Austin's music store before Friday with remaining seats available to the public at each recital.

Lowell Orchestral Society Adamowsky Boston Symphony Orchestra Lene Boston Peer Gyn Austin

Print Workers Meet at Burke Institute to Organize

A large, enthusiastic session of the Print Workers Protective union met at Burke Temperance Institute Sunday at 3. Weener, president of the State AFL branch, spoke and was greeted warmly. Over 150 new members increased the roll to about 600, with Lowell Bleachery workers invited to join. Committees were named to list officers for the coming term and to invite Mr Connolly to speak next Sunday at 2 pm.

Print Workers’ Protective Union Burke Temperance Institute Weener American Federation of Labor Lowell Bleachery Connolly Burkes’ Hall

Pineapple Tablets Claim Easy Digestion and Pleasure

Dr. Von Stan's Pineapple Tablets are advertised to stimulate the digestive organs and ease stomach hurt after enjoying fine foods. The 18 in a box costs 10 cents and can be carried in a vest pocket, with sales by A. E. Carter PF. C. Goodale & Co.

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