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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
12
December sun times report dawn at 7.12, moonset 11.53 p.m. and sunset at 4.17 with a day length of 9.05 hours. The data presents standard astronomical markers for observers tracking solar and lunar movements during the month.
A December 26 1903 Lowell Daily Courier item lists Limburg chimney expert at 1128 Bridge Street with telephone, notes a 10c cigar as best seller in a dealer’s show, and advertises immediate delivery lime cement brick by E A Wilson Babbitt Co opticians now at Bon Marche building with elevator access.
James F Sullivan an immigrant inspector from Montreal visits his mother on Mt Washington Street over Christmas. Edward P Heelon a Holy Cross student stays at home on Pleasant Street for a few days. Walter Nichols of Boston spends holidays with his parents on Concord Street after Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church service tomorrow night. Ami Brown is to be set apart as a deacon of the church.
George Taylor and Bertha Locke, both of Chelmsford street parish in Lowell, united in marriage on Christmas Eve at Chelmsford Street parsonage with Rev A E Kenyon officiating. Earlier, Frank C Damon of Nashua and Alice G Lawson wed at the bride's mother's home on Gorham Street with Rev Robert F True presiding.
A very pretty wedding occurred Thursday in Lowell between Orrin W Abell of C I Hood & Co and Mrs Addie Chase. The ceremony, at 7 at the bride’s home 224 Hale street, was attended by immediate relatives. Rev Robert F True of Immanuel Baptist officiated. The couple will reside at 814 Westford street after a brief wedding trip.
James Harvey Gamble and Miss Laura B. Symonds were married Thursday at 6 30 pm by Rev. George F. Kenngett at his residence 296 Liberty street. The couple will reside at 288 Westford street.
Timothy O'Neill, a spectator, toppled from the Huntington Hall bleachers during the Manchester versus Lowell clash yesterday afternoon. He suffered a back injury, was taken to St. John's Hospital, and doctors say the pain is severe but not life threatening, keeping him hospitalized for an extended period.
A large audience gathered last night at the Free church for a Christmas event. Four hundred twenty gifts were handed out to every child of the congregation and Sunday school, bringing joy with gifts and cheer as the Sunday school children performed and the service featured Christmas singing.
A lantern overturned on cellar stairs at Mrs Higgins residence Lawrence street Thursday evening starting a fire. Alarm from box 216 at 7 05 prompted quick extinguishing. No injuries reported.
A beauty advertisement touts Hood’s Lotion for smoothing and softening hands with a lasting floral fragrance. It is oil free, non staining, and dries quickly so gloves can be worn immediately after application. Sold by druggists for 85 cents.
Protestant churches lit with tree ceremonies, children led programs, and Santa Claus visits. Gifts distributed to all 18 and under as communities celebrate a gentle Christmas with warm homes, church services, and hopeful streets, amid rare quiet in the city.
The Mission Band presented a festive program at Central Methodist Church last night featuring duets, solos, recitations, and group numbers led by pastor Rev. Alfred Woods. A substantial purse was presented to the pastor as a token of appreciation from church members.
The vestries crowded with Sunday school members and families last evening. The young class led by Mr. Russell Fox presented an ornate communion service to the church to be consecrated at the first Sabbath in January. Rev. Mr. Pickles was honored with a Bible inscribed gift and other tokens. Arthur Stevens acted as Santa Claus as pupils and singers performed.
Christmas was observed at the Berean Primitive Methodist church on Moore street with a 6:30 p.m. tree ceremony. A well made programme featured festive music and Santa Claus emerging from a fireplace as Frank Keith played Santy. Mrs. W. H. Yarrow supervised the exercises.
At Westminster Presbyterian on Tyler Street a Christmas observance was held last night. Two large trees heavily burdened with presents were placed and prepared for distribution to attendees.
The church on Moore street held three masses at 6, 8, and 10:30 with solemn high vespers at 6:30. Rev. John P. Reynolds led the 6 o'clock mass and Rev. Fr. O'Brien the 8 o'clock. The 10:30 service featured Rev. Fr. Flynn as celebrant with a full deacon and subdeacon, and Rev. Fr. Reynolds delivered the sermon on the Saviour's life. Gounod's St. Cecilia mass was sung by a 50-voice choir with a 10-piece orchestra, led by Thomas A. D. Sullivan. Mrs. T. H. Muldoon was organist.
Large congregations attended all masses at St Patrick's Church for Christmas. The 10:30 solemn high mass, led by Rev Thomas Brady a Lowell native, featured deacon Rev James J Walsh and deacon Mr John Murray. Rev John J McHugh was master of ceremonies as Hibbard's orchestra accompanied Haydn's Sixth Mass in B flat.
Rev N W Matthews will lead daily services next week at Gorham Street Methodist for devotional deepening. Preachers include Rev S D Millin Monday Rev A R Dilts Tuesday Rev Mr Kingsley Wednesday Rev Mr Yarrow Thursday and Rev W B Taylor Methuen Friday. Berean Methodist and Emanuel Baptist churches invited to join watch night Thursday.
The Salvation Army in Warren Street hosted a Christmas Day dinner for about 700 hungry people with a later gift distribution to 400 at the barracks. Captain Blaisdell and his wife organized the event with aid from Captain Grace Morisette and Rev. S. D. Millin, feeding many children and the needy, including a poignant case of an elderly woman helped up the stairs. Police officers assisted in serving and transporting provisions, reflecting broad community support.
The Sunday school on Blossom Street will repeat last Sunday's Christmas concert next Sunday at 6.30 pm. New features will be added along with the familiar program, and full attendance is expected.
Friends and neighbors celebrate Geo W Crown of 108 Livingston Ave Lowell in his 76th year after a long life marked by a peculiar accident six years ago that left him unable to work. He reports long medical quests in Boston and elsewhere before finding relief with Father John's Medicine claiming his side pain is gone and urging others with poor blood to try it.
Michael McGreevey of Lowell died at home on Burns street from heart disease. He attended St. Peter's Church services recently and left two daughters, six sons, two sisters, and one brother. Dorothy Chaloux, 12, died at 610 Chelmsford Street. Henri Bergeron, 23, died at 148 Cushing Street leaving a wife and two children. Mary Brennan died at St. John's Hospital. remains with Undertaker Savage.
Funeral services were held for Mabel B Burch at 22 Columbus Avenue with Rev T Clayton Welles officiating and burial in Elsen cemetery. Christie A Gordon's rites were at 46 Tyler Street with Rev Ralph Gillam and Rev J M Craig officiating, burial in Edson cemetery. Moses H Sweatt was laid to rest in Edson cemetery with C M Young Co in charge.
Multiple notices report deaths in December across Seeton Brennan Winship Nevins Balls McGreevey Flynn Leggett. Funeral services and residence details listed for Seeton Winship Leggett and others. private burial noted for Leggett.
A severe wind storm leveled a new five story Cincinnati Heating building in Washington Indiana with possible burying victims as fire crews searched the ruins. Estimated loss stands at 20000 dollars. Seymour Indiana also reports storm damage.
Read this ad from The Oriental Bazaar at 318 Merrimack Street Lowell. Geo E Tradd promises best gifts and fair exchanges and urges customers to note the address and phone.
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