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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
10
The page lists December weekday headers and a compact table of times. It shows sun sets at 4.18, length of day 9.06 hours, sun rises 7.12, and moon sets at 9.47 p m with daily sequence through the month.
The report describes Monday warm then foggy with heavy frost overnight, a clear but cloudy Tuesday, and a fair morning with rising clouds. Barometer readings follow with forecasts for Massachusetts indicating cloudy, colder conditions with possible snow tonight and a Thursday fair spell with northwest winds.
Local newspaper from Lowell presents a brief period piece dated December 26 1900 detailing holiday crowd scenes and daily life notes. It highlights community events and notable figures in a concise city snapshot.
The city ad promotes Horne's coal Co and H Babbitt optician at 28 Dutton St. It notes further postponement of weather purchases is no longer in order and highlights J L Chalifoux offers on men Oxford mixed overcoats raglans black tiber and undressed worsted suits with tempting prices.
John Bowser a brakeman at the Western avenue freight yard was injured while trying to board a moving freight car. He slipped and the wheels passed over his right foot. He was taken by ambulance from Middlesex street to St John’s hospital for treatment. Bowser, 27, of 32 Branch street.
About 2 a.m. a Christmas tree in Mr. Charlies Mitchell’s house on Dummer Street caught fire from a candle. Flames spread to a table and clothing, triggering Box 25 alarm. Firemen extinguished it quickly with minimal damage.
The F. F. R. club held a cake walk and dance Monday evening in Loomfixers hall with strong attendance. Arthur Roberts and Rose Marcelle and Arthur Curtis and Rosalie Roisgone were the contesting couples. Roisgone and Curtis won a gold medal prize. James Scott led the event with John Walker as floor director Henry Veuville and Charles Bellefontaine assisting. Champagne's orchestra provided music until 1 am.
A benefit social in Prescott hall last evening for Hibbard's orchestra drew a well attended crowd. Dancing continued until midnight with extra attractions and featured James Ward as floor director and Louis Lovering as assistant. Hibbard's orchestra supplied the music.
Rumor cites plans for an electric car route linking Lowell through Pelham New Hampshire to the Lawrence Haverhill and Newburyport line then under construction from Methuen. The line would start at Monument Square and cross Mooty Street Bridge, with a charter and franchise sought at upcoming legislative and city council sessions.
Mr and Mrs William P B Farwell observed the second anniversary of their marriage Saturday evening at their Crescent street home with guests from Cambridge Somerville Malden Framingham Wayland and other places. Farwell is superintendent of the railway mail service with Albany headquarters. Numerous gifts including a dozen engraved silver spoons came from his office associates. A collation was served and the event proved highly enjoyable.
Christmas observances at the Immaculate Conception Church featured lavish greenery and flowers, with multiple Masses, a Beethoven mass, a Noel hymn, and a carol procession. Rev. Fr. Phelan officiated benediction. Rev. Joyce preached on liberty and peace. The Sisters of Charity hosted a Christmas tree for patients, and generous donations funded supplies and furnishings for the parish and hospital.
St Michael's church drew a crowded crowd for the solemn high mass with special music led by James A Murphy and the Pentucket Orchestra from Haverhill. Rev Fr Carney was celebrant. Rev Dr Creagh deacon. Rev Fr Boland sub deacon. Rev Fr Shaw master of ceremonies. Creagh preached briefly on the day. Vespers followed with Boland celebrant and Carney deacon. The church was decorated with evergreens plants and flowers.
Yesterday morning a large congregation heard a solemn high mass and sermon by Rev. Fr. Reynolds, O. M. I. The Very Rev. Provincial Fr. Lefebvre, O. M. L, celebrated with deacons and subdeacon. In the afternoon a service with Rev. Fr. Lefebvre as celebrant and Rev. Fr. Reynolds as subdeacon followed, as the church was adorned with evergreens and holly.
St Patrick s church appeared brightly lit and decorated with evergreen holly and potted plants for Christmas yesterday morning. Music directed by E F Faulkner with Hibbard s orchestra added to the service. Rev Fr Sexton was celebrant and Rev Fr Callahan deacon, Mr John Graham sub deacon from Holy Cross college. Rev Fr William O Brien preached the Nativity. Evening service saw Rev Fr Sexton as celebrant Rev Fr McHugh the Elton and Mr Graham sub deacon.
A choir of 30 voices led by C. F. Calnan performed in St. Peter's church at morning and evening services, drawing crowded crowds. The church decor featured evergreens, mistletoe and potted plants. In the afternoon 2500 children gathered for candy and picture cards. St. Joseph's and St. Jean Baptiste churches also observed Christmas with special music and sermons. At St. Jean Baptiste a choir of 86 voices, directed by Dr. G. EB. Colase, sang at both services. St. Joseph's offered music by a 73-voice choir, directed by H. A. Racivot.
Many friends remember the sisters and patients as St Johns Hospital presents a refreshed entrance. Treasury of improvements includes new oak woodwork, repainted walls, and updated furnishings on the lower floor. Portraits of benefactors Dr Francie Plunkett Dr Meib Ricker and Mr Charles J Gilden adorn the library.
At 151 Appleton St Thursday evening December 27 at 7 oclock a speaker will explain remedies for Brights Disease kidney and liver troubles cystitis gravel enlarged prostate and female diseases with money back guarantee if no cure shown. Testimonials mention a patient treated by Dr V A Parsons and improved after a week.
The readable text hints at a free consultation offer and mentions natural gas and disease progression. It appears as a garbled historical notice promoting labor fields and a January start, with fragmented phrases about life, death, and assistance.
The Salvation Army in Lowell fed 650 people with turkey beef bread and pies, gave vegetables and toys for children, and distributed 20 extra tickets. Adjutant and workers offered efficient help without lengthy sermons, as many adults and children enjoyed meals and later the Christmas tree with gifts.
A near term consolidation of the Lowell Lawrence & Haverhill street railway with the Lynn & Boston street railway was discussed at a special Boston shareholders meeting. Large investors attended, and votes favored the merger pending railroad commissioner approval.
The Lew social club held a social and dance last evening in U O P F hall. A delegation from Fitchburg joined a fair sized crowd. F. P. Lew was manager with Wi Hazard assisting. John's orchestra provided the music.
A hearing in Boston Friday will consider Kenwood and nearby districts petitioning Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill Street railway officials to extend the transfer limit to Varnum's Landing.
An unreadable fragment mentions a person named Jerry Driecoll and references a street and an accident. The text is damaged with garbled phrases, unclear actions, and missing details about time, place, or responsible parties. No verifiable names beyond Jerry Driecoll emerge.
Filled with joy the Sunday school held an entertainment featuring Hazel Weinbeck and a cast including Gertrude Weinbeck Brownies Ray Pullen Vernon Greene Henry Silver Philip Welch Henry Cheney Sherman W Hanchett Walter Hanchett Howard Wing Donald Swett Carl Taylor. Recitations by Ray Pullen Martha Taylor Ruth Crawford and Irene Wilson accompanied by a Santa Claus gift distribution by Edward Abbott. Edith Merchant directed with teachers Turner White Lambert Earle Sprague Greene tyreene Underhill Stillings Edwards assisting.
The annual Christmas tree and festival at Paige Street Free Baptist Church featured duets by Isabelle Wiggin and Irma Rock, a Grace Hatch piano solo, a five-boy song led by Louis Teck and others, plus a primary class exercise. Santa Claus, assisted by Arthur Howard and Harris Lothrop, distributed presents while Rev. A E Wilson awarded four Bibles for regular morning service and Sunday school attendance. J H Brennan oversaw the event.
A large Christmas tree at Worthen Street Baptist Church vestry held gifts for a community event. The program listed recitations by Ethel Trueworthy Alice Abbott Abbie Bean Fred Trombley Lillian Arnold Emily Wiggin Willie Wiggin and songs by children and several acts including Xmas Stocking Fairy and Santa's Mistake. Gifts from the tree followed as the committee chaired by Miss Goldie Gardner Mrs Albert Field Miss Gertrude Stiles and decorating by Mr Robert Day organized the event.
The Centralville M. E. church hosted Christmas events Monday evening. Rev. Peter son and his wife received 10 in gold a turkey and a bouquet from George Titus and Russell Fox. Peterson praised 49 years in the ministry and Lowell’s jovial mood. George W. Titus led the evening and decorations were by Mrs. J. Peterson Mrs. C. M. Weeks Nellie Bowen and Florence Rowell.
Great credit is given to those who helped arrange the success of the services and the children's festival, amid praise for the cooperation and effort that made the event run smoothly.
At the First Congregational church last evening between six and eight an evening of magic lantern views followed by a primary class musical program entertained attendees. Ice cream and cake were served later as Lowell High School Banjo Mandison and Guitar clubs performed well. The event closed at nine o'clock.
A pleasing Christmas program was staged at Central Methodist church last evening. Miss Emma Coote sang solos, Rev. George Clark gave remarks, and the primary class performed more music. The pastor with older members distributed gifts from a large Christmas tree laden by Santa Claus for the children.
A large attendance of children and parents gathered yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock for the Christmas Festival at the Free Church of the Ministry at Large. A big tree displayed a bounty of useful presents for all the children.
Monday evening the annual Christmas festival of Worthen Street M. and church was held in the vestry. Miss Gertrude Pratt played cornet solos and tableaux were directed by Misa Robinson. Prizes were distributed from two large Christmas trees led by Mrs. B. G. Kuseeli and Mrs. Bertha Foster under the charge of Mrs. L. E. Kimball. Last evening the annual Chinese entertainment took place at the pastor's home on Kirk Street.
An old fashioned Santa Claus appeared at Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church on Monday night. He was joined by a modern styled companion in evening dress with a dressault cane. There was an abundance of gifts and a solid entertainment program.
At the Hadley Street Free Baptisl church Christmas exercises were held last evening. Numerous gifta were dis tributed.
All Sainte church was beautifully decorated with evergreens and candles on the altar. Christmas services were well attended with an unusually large turnout for the morning service.
At North Tewksbury the First Baptist church held its Christmas tree and exercises Monday night, while the Second Congregational church hosted similar merriment the same evening, reflecting community holiday spirit.
Santa Claus visits the Emergency hospital as wreaths, flowers, and gifts lift patient spirits. Four year old Edna, granddaughter of a resident mother who died last year, endures surgery with courage and receives dolls, a carriage, mittens, and a nightdress. Edna’s joy overshadows pain and visitors and staff share in the festive gratitude.
Workers from St. Anne's church and the Theodore Edson orphanage observed a Christmas service as boys gathered before a large candlelit tree. Rev. Dr. Chambre led carols and prayers, then the gifts on the tree were distributed to the orphans.
The city farm held a Christmas celebration with hogs served instead of calves. A generous distribution of gifts arrived from friends accompanied by an improvised musical program. Children and mothers attended Christmas exercises in the chapel on Saturday thanks to church supporters. Waifs enjoyed candies pictures and games for a merry time.
The boys at the truant school in North Chelmsford gathered for a Christmas tree on Monday night and were happier than many at home. They had a Christmas dinner yesterday followed by a concert featuring Miss Chamberlain of Cambridge whistling, Miss Maud Adams of Boston as reader, and Mrs. Duncan of the city singing.
Yesterday at the county jail inmates enjoyed a special afternoon dinner with music and dancing in the corridors. Friends sent gifts to many prisoners, creating a celebratory scene inside the facility.
Santa Claus traveled through several towns on Christmas Eve including the Coburn mission at Pawtucketville where he handed out gifts from his pockets a bag and two decorated Christmas trees. Children and adults enjoyed a delightful show before his arrival featuring Christmas recitations and music led by Mr. Caddell who played Santa.
A farmer’s note touts frequent injuries on rural work, promising instant pain relief from Dr. Thomas's Electric Oil. The ad asserts the product prevents danger and urges steady use for safety on the farm.
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