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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
10
The December 26 1901 issue of the Daily Courier lists sun and moon rise and set times for the day with length of day noted. It records December 26 as a Thursday and provides astronomical data for readers.
An old newspaper item notes Kennedy's biscuit quality for Butter Thin Biscuit and urges Kennedy's as the preferred brand. It mentions local merchants and upcoming events at First Baptist church with a Rev. Geo. F. Kenngett illustrated lecture. Also lists sale of 25 cows at C. H. Hanson & Co and St Patrick's choir collaboration with Excelsior orchestra.
Mr Horace A Balcom of Webster visits his daughter Mrs George W Frazer at 1264 Middlesex Street for Christmas. Malcolm B Taylor of Lynn spends holidays with his brother Charles N Taylor at Merrimack Street. Ednah F Byam, teacher, receives a black silk umbrella from Room 11 shorthand pupils with speech by James Grady. A reunion at 320 Weymouth Street gathers Edward Duffee, A V M Medical student, and guests Clarence Morrison of Albany and Dr Thorning of Winchendon per holiday plans.
A home on 730 Lawrence Street hosted a pleasant Christmas Eve birthday gathering for 48 year old W Whiteley. Guests included C H Bailey W Shackleton J Farrar Miss Minnie West Mrs W Shackleton Miss L Johnson and others. A Wormald performed Shakespeare pieces contributing to the event as D Pearson and W Shackleton played the piano.
The condition of Supt. Saunders of the city farm remains about the same. The attending physician states that Mr. Saunders is about holding his own.
About 20,000 letters addressed to Santa reach the dead letter office each year, showing enduring belief in the jolly figure despite bureaucratic hurdles and utilitarian attitudes.
A public health notice cautions that over 99 percent of patent medicines including cough balsams and syrups contain poisonous drugs or narcotics. It urges readers to avoid unverified remedies, notes doctors support the caution, and promotes Father John’s Medicine as a trustworthy nonpoisonous option with a long pedigree and greater value per bottle.
Between 400 and 500 people many of them children attended a Christmas dinner at Salvation Army headquarters in Warren Street. Over 600 tickets were distributed, with many families helped through direct charity and baskets for warmth. Capt. W. H. Owen oversaw the event, volunteers assisted, and a toy tree provided post meal gifts. The day highlighted generous support from D. L. Page Co and local donors.
Christmas Day crowds at the Opera house enjoyed two strong shows by the Corse Payton Stock Company. The matinee featured Only a Farmer's Daughter and the evening performance Alone in London, praised for fine staging and performances. The Charity Ball matinee today and Christopher, Jr tonight continue the run with high audience acclaim.
Crowds packed the Savoy for three holiday performances of a lively vaudeville bill. The program featured The Three Rackett Brothers with The Steeple on the Hill, Pat Touhey and Dan Lacy, Radford and Winchester, Seeker Wilkes and Seeker Jr, Fred S. Stuber on banjo, Tom Mack with jokes and songs, and Miss Clara Douglass delivering singing and dancing acts.
Music hall announces tonight and weeklong engagement by a fresh burlesque company led by The Burke Bros with Wise Mike. The bill features The Stantons Ben nett Revere John Meeker Baker trio Burt and Burt and Grace La Rue among others. Two shows: A Night at Re hearsal and The Diamond Place with new musical novelties and elaborate effects. Beginning Monday afternoon Devil's Daughter arrives from Pan American Buffalo with 50 plus cast and lavish scenery and costumes.
The Board of Police held a Tuesday evening meeting and granted licenses for theatres and related venues. The notes mention Fay in connection with the licensing actions and indicate routine minor business approved by the board.
A listing of venues including Bros. and Hosford Lowell Opera House Dana and Lewis People’s Theatre 261 Dutton Street Boston Theatre John G Hubbard Savoy Market and Shattuck Streets Auctioneer Ezra E Mansur 26 Central Street and others. Common victualler licenses revoked include Emiel Tremblay 6 French Street and Katie Bailey 44 James Street.
Mrs. George W. Smith, 70, of French Street, fell while washing a window Monday and suffered a serious hip fracture. She lay exposed to cold and wet for hours before a neighbor heard her, was moved indoors, then taken to Lowell General Hospital where surgery was delayed by pain from exposure. Her condition was described as favorable last night.
The Paige Street Free Baptist church and society annual meeting, usually held on the fourth Wednesday in December, fell on Christmas night and was opened and then adjourned for two weeks with no business transacted.
A very pleasant Calico Party was held at Lester's dancing academy last evening with about 50 couples in a fancy set. Participants wore calico attire and Pease's orchestra provided music while A J Lester directed the event.
William Miles of Collinsville was brought from the Navy Yard to St. John's hospital last evening after a bad cut on the back of his head from falling through a window. An ambulance transported him for treatment.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds a devotional meeting at 3 o clock today in the rooms. Interesting reports from the national convention will be shared. All women are invited to attend.
A festive note reflects on gift giving with humor about duplicates and the idea that a second present can still bring joy. The reader ponders clever swaps and thoughtful misfires during the holiday season.
An old time medical ad claims Fathi feline prevents pneumonia and consumption with money back for any cough or cold it does not cure. It asserts no poisonous drugs are used and promises safety.
Christian charity brings Christmas cheer to thousands of Lowell homes as Santa Claus arrives with mild weather and a bright full moon. Dinners and trees for the poor and hospital and prison inmates reflect regional charity, with church trees and theatre entertainments bringing happiness to many families.
The Worthen Street Baptist Sunday School held its Christmas festival in the vestry last night. Two decorated trees loaded with gifts lit the room as members, parents, and friends enjoyed a program including piano solo by Abbie Bean, readings, choruses, dialogues, and a visit from Santa Claus.
A local recital showcased solo performances including A Carol by Harry Stocks and The Night After Christmas by Master Fred Gray, with The Carols by Miss Annie True and others. The gift distribution was organized by Mrs. Aaron Thompson and Miss Daisy B MacBrayne.
In a Christmas morning scene at a police station the court met a sobering group of 18 prisoners. Judge Hadley urged peace and offered clemency if they kept sobriety and did good, resulting in most being released with a pledge to honor the day. Two offenders, Terrence McQuade and Nora Harrington, were kept confined for further punishment.
The Highland Congregational Sunday school children gathered for an afternoon event with refreshments and Santa Claus, invited by E. T. McCoy. Gifts were given in lieu of a tree, including a handsome picture for Miss Helen Buttrick, teacher of the intermediate department.
The Sunday school of the Berean P. M. church on Moore street hosted a Tuesday night Christmas program. A large tree held many presents for all ages and the pastor and his wife were remembered. Music led by H. Beaumont with Miss Jennie Laycock at the organ and Stanhope on cornet drew a large crowd. Superintendent C. Senior resided over the event.
The annual Sunday school Christmas tree event at First Primitive M E drew a crowded Good Tem plars hall with over 200 candy boxes distributed. Joseph Sutcliffe, superintendent, presided with aid from a corps of school members in handing out gifts from scholars and teachers. Thomas Gardiner portrayed Santa Claus to great satisfaction.
At the First Trinitarian church last night two large decorated trees framed a festive program after six o'clock. Children performed songs and readings led by Miss Rena Landers and Miss Nettie Studley, with Nellie Jennison and others. Santa Claus, arranged by Charles A Grant, distributed gifts before a vestry reception hosted by Rev. and Mrs. George F Kenngett and helpers.
A large audience enjoyed two Christmas trees and a fine entertainment program at the Centralville M E church last night. Supt John A Kendrick of the Sunday school led the program featuring recitations by Alice Parsons and Bernice Johnson dialogues by Helen Fox and Elsie Braley and Laura Callahan with Dudley Maclean, plus songs by Samuel F Pead and John A Kendrick.
Paige Street church children greet Santa in a toboggan visit for Christmas Tuesday night. Leon Brown played Santy assisted by Harry Daggett as a Brownie. A cantata Santa Claus Dream featured 50 performers with a large chorus. Boxes of candy and gifts, including a Bible engraving and books for Rev. A E Wilson, were distributed to parishioners.
Last evening at six o clock Hadley Street Baptist Church hosted a Christmas tree event for Sabbath school children. Santa Claus delighted the youngsters while two trees on the platform distributed gifts. Santy aided by George Smith and Mrs. A E Deane called names in a deep bass voice. Children entertained included Mabel Fields reading Muriel Hill teaching and Alice Dows recitation. Superintendent Maurice Dow organized the celebration bringing happiness to many children.
At the Coburn Mission in Pawtucketville a Christmas Eve program featured recitations and music directed by Miss Isabella Willey. Children enjoyed presents from two trees distributed by Santa Claus, with help from John Tewksbury and Mrs. Emery. Decorating was by Mr. and Mrs. Caddell and Mrs. John Tewksbury.
Agent Richardson of the Humane society distributed food to five elderly families funded by a donor who wished to remain anonymous. One stove loan ends Friday and the agent seeks a replacement. Highlands women requested 24 children for Christmas trees, with trees given and carfare paid, bringing joy to the youngsters.
A festive Christmas dinner was held yesterday at the Old Ladies' Home with cheerful season spirit noted throughout the year.
Christmas night exercises in the vestry of St Pauls M E church featured a short program by the children. Santa Claus was absent but trees held many gifts. Each Sunday school class brought gifts for the poor to be distributed later.
A festive Christmas tree was set up in the Central M. E. Church vestry with gifts for over a hundred children and many adults. A first class program by the aquilorem featured piano duets, recitations, solos, and songs before the trees were stripped of presents.
At the Ayer Home a Christmas dinner was held and children sang carols with joy. The tree held the finest gifts the Home has ever seen, distributed on Christmas Eve, plus baskets of cake and a present given to each inmate yesterday. Many callers visited during the afternoon.
At the city farm Christmas mass was held in the morning followed by dinner featuring yeast pork fruit and candy. Inmates received many gifts and a Y W C A group of young women visited the children. Festivities were somewhat curtailed by Supt Saunders illness.
The boys at the Truant school in North Chelmsford enjoyed a fine Christmas dinner yesterday and spent the holiday outdoors with games and sports.
At the county jail a special dinner was served and prisoners received special privileges by the yard as part of the event.
Mr and Mrs A J Gester hosted a Christmas party in Burbank hall on Tuesday afternoon to close the first term of the children's class. About 60 beginners danced around two well filled trees, then enjoyed light refreshments and danced again until six.
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