Lowell Daily Courier publication notice history
The Lowell Daily Courier, oldest in Middlesex County, notes establishment in 15826 with a daily since 1845. Published every day except Sundays and holidays from Courier-Citizen Building Lowell, Merrimack Street, with carrier delivery at 12 cents a week and 50 cents a month by Courier-Citizen Company.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
No two cent newspaper in Lowell has larger circulation
The Courier boasts the citys strongest daily reach with a growing readership as reflected in its circulation books open to all, signaling broad influence and steady expansion in the local press landscape.
Boston and Maine Railway Trains Between Lowell and Boston
Boston and Maine Railway announces scheduled trains between Lowell and Boston with adjusted times and frequent departures. Service updates reflect timetable changes for weekday and weekend travel to accommodate commuter demand.
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Lowell
Boston
Boston Golf Links Open On Christmas Day
Christmas Day golf is reported as playable at nearly all Boston area links within thirty miles, with games completed. A mix of local commentary notes trolley line expansion in Connecticut and evolving public control proposals for street railways in several states. The piece also covers a brief U S government action regarding Prince Tuan and discusses Samoan protectorate reforms including marriage gift customs and village billeting practices.
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Boston
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Chicago
Porto Rico and the American form of government
Mr Degetau argues that the American republic is ideal if people are fit for self government. He questions whether Porto Rico and its inhabitants can ever become capable members of the American Union and urges honest, unbiased answers free of acquisition circumstances.
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Mr. Degetau
Washington
Porto Rico
American Union
United States
Portorico Statehood Debate Warns Against Rush
The piece argues against hasty annexation and warns of long-term costs and embarrassments of insular possessions. It stresses careful, conservative policy, noting Porto Rico’s potential but questioning Americans’ ability to govern and live there. It likens expansion to opening a Pandora's box and expresses a wish to disengage.
Personal matters at Roxbury church salary set at five thousand
Rev. Dr. A. C. Dixon, called to Ruggles Street Baptist in Roxbury, earns a $5000 salary. Centenarian Sallie Batchelder of Peabody now 107. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps discusses beliefs in her new book The Gates Within. Senator Pettus reintroduces the red bandanna to the Senate. Mark Twain becomes exclusive author for Harpers. payment undisclosed.
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A. C. Dixon
Brooklyn
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Roxbury
Brooklyn Parkhurst
Sallie Batchelder
Peabody
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Mr. Ward
Testimony on Locomotive Handling at Kansas City Trial
Engineers testified about emergency stopping distances for trains at Kansas City. San dy Balbridge of Union Pacific, 31 years on the line, described stopping requirements at 6 to 20 mph and the roles of throttle, air brakes, and sand, noting delays from steam exhaust and brake release.
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Kansas City
Sandy" Balbridge
Union Pacific
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Digestive Health for Skin Eruptions
An 19th century advertorial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures by helping the system discharge humors and strengthen digestion to prevent eruptions. It touts addresses skin conditions from eczema to pimples as hereditary or acquired and positions the tonic as uniquely effective. The ad notes Hood's Pitta for constipation and lists a 2 cent price.
Snowy predictions and 1901 legislature outlook
A local writer notes this month runs two degrees cooler than last December and Christmas day saw many Chinese laundries close. The piece observes a looming snow season, recalls a fire chief child’s mishap, and previews the 1901 Massachusetts Legislature opening with 100 new members and a Republican majority.
Arthur Hoppe ushers at city wedding details
Arthur Hoppe presided as ushers Clarence Killrick John F Stanton Arthur Cashin and Robert Friend assisted. A wedding supper served by Bertha Cleworth Ethel McGouth er Blanche Martin. The couple left for Boston and plan to return January 15 then reside at 626 Central street. The region congregation included attendees from Lawrence North Raynham and Newport R L and many locals. Tokens numbered many.
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Arthur Hoppe
Clarence Killrick
John F. Stanton
Arthur Cashin
Robert Friend
Bertha Cleworth
Ethel McGouther
Blanche Martin
Lawrence
North Raynham
Newport
R. L
Boston
Central Street
Local society notes and holiday greetings recorded
Mr James N Gookin son of Michael Gookin of Andover street spent Christmas with his parents. He works in Seigel Cooper and Co New York and may move to Lowell after considering an offer from Gookin Bros Rev and Mrs C W Huntington host New Year at home January 1 4 to 10 no cards Engagement announced Miss Carrie M Fowler to Mr Herbert Sanders At Mammoth Road Mr Joseph H Bergeron residence about 50 youngsters celebrated Christmas afternoon in honor of his daughter from St Annes Marlboro area Miller's orchestra and Mrs Philippe Beauregard sang Ex school committee member Thomas J Murphy announces candidacy for city meSbscerager
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James N. Gookin
Michael Gookin
Andover Street
Seigel, Cooper & Co
New York City
Gookin Bros
Lowell
C. W. Huntington
Joseph H. Bergeron
Mammoth Road
Bergeron
St. Anne's Convent
Marlboro
Miller
Philippe Beauregard
Fall River
Thomas J. Murphy
Ward Two
Ciy meSbscerager
Harmon and Classon Wed in City Ceremony
George A. Harmon and Ethel L. Classon, both of the city, were married yesterday at 6 p m on M4 Hildreth Street with Rev. Smith T. Ford officiating. Florence Harmon served as maid of honor, Lena M. Reid as bridesmaid, and Arnim Harmon as best man. The bride wore white muslin over white silk and carried bride roses. Reid wore blue enk, Harmon wore white muslin, and a family reception followed with humorous wedding gifts.
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George A. Harmon
Ethel L. Classon
Hildreth Street
Smith T. Ford
Florence Harmon
Lena M. Reid
Arnim Harmon
Miss Reid
Miss Harmon
Obituary for Julia A Simpson of East Merrimack Street
Mrs Julia A Simpson widow of Andrew J Simpson died at 2 30 this morning at 303 East Merrimack Street aged 83. Born Julia A Nowell in Worcester in 1817 she moved to Lowell in 1839 and lived in the same East Merrimack Street home. Her husband ran a daguerreotype gallery in Wyman's Exchange and later a Central Street music store. Surviving relatives include nieces nephews and nephews' children. she was last of a large family. Also noted is the death of Willie Robert MacBrayne aged 11 and a half, after long illness and family losses. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at 24 Beech Street.
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Julia A. Simpson
Andrew J. Simpson
East Merrimack Street
Mrs. Simpson
Julia A. Nowell
Worcester
Mr. Simpson
Lowell
Wyman's Exchange
Mr. Stone
Central Street
Foster Nowell
Merrimack Mills
Charles H. Nowell
Boston and Maine Railroad
Willie Robert MacBrayne
Wilson R. MacBrayne
Milwaukee
Wis
New Britain
Conn
Mary S. MacBrayne
Beech Street
Funeral Notices For Johnson Gibbons Freeman
Funeral services were held yesterday for Sarah A. Johnson at 2 PM from her home with Rev A Greene officiating. Burial followed at Edson Cemetery with Undertaker Young in charge. Annie Gibbons funeral held yesterday morning from 32 East Union Street attended by many, with a 10 AM Mass at St Peters by Rev Mullin and burial in Catholic cemetery under Undertaker Molloy. Annie Freeman also had services yesterday morning at 9 AM with Mass at St Peters led by Rev Saunders, choir directed by James Donnelly, and burial in local cemetery amid flowers.
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Sarah A. Johnson
BR. A. Greene
C. W. Johnson
Burta
Edson Cemetery
Undertake Young
Annie Gibbons
East Union Street
Alehi
St. Peter's Church
Mullin
James FE. Donnelly
John Ball
James & Star
Francia McChuskey
Dominck Duffy
Bernard O'Neil
Michael Joyce
Molloy
Annie Freeman
Auburn Street
Wada
St Peter's Church
Pr. Saunders
James K. Donnelly
Marriage of Berton BE Cole and Miss Marion Hartford
Berton BE Cole of Lowell and Miss Marion Hartford of Westford wed at the Highland ME parsonage on Christmas night, ceremony conducted by Rev. G M Smiley.
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Berton BE. Cole
Lowell
Marion
Adeline Barlow Weds Eawin Killpartrick at Central Street
A formal wedding took place at 623 Central Street last evening at 6 90 oclock. Miss Adeline R K Barlow married Mr Eawin W Killpartrick with Rev. George F Kenngout officiating. Bridemaid Miss Flossie Varnum attended. details incomplete.
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Charles M. Barlow
Central Street
Adeline RK. Barlow
Eawin W. Killpertrick
George F. Kenngout
Flossie Varnum
Funeral notices and burials from the city
The column lists bearers and undertakers for multiple funerals including Margaret Gray at the Catholic cemetery with Rev. Fr. Sexton officiating, Mary Ann Thompson from 20 Hale street, and Millicent Peabody wife of Geo Parker of Dracut. Other notices cover Joseph David aged 2 at 8 Ward street, Frank Allen Hutchinson of Chelsea, George Le Forest Beals aged 1 year 2 months, and Willie Robert MacBrayne aged 11 with services at 24 Beech street.
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Parker
Seventh Street
Millicent Peabody
Geo, Parker
Dracut
David
Ward Street
Joseph David
Hutchinson
Chelsea
Mass
Frank Allen
Charles C
Julia (Allen) Hutchinson
St. Luke's Church
Lowell Cemetery
Beals
George M
Carrie L
West Sixth Street
George le Forest Beals
Christmas Day Post Office Hours And Local Notices
North Chelmsford posts Christmas hours from 10 a m to 4 30 p m with much mail passing through in the past five days. N F Taylor of Nova Scotia visits William F Lewis at his home. Chang Tong spends Christmas Day with fellow countr ymen in Lowell. Court Wannalandt basketball squad remains undefeated as Squad One Troop F prepare to challenge them at the Town Hall Saturday. Edward W Killpartrick of Lowell to referee. Mrs Jeanette Young of Lawrence visits Mrs Thomas Morning. New saw mill work starts on West Chelmsford road with about 12 men employed. Wool Sorters and Wool Scourers teams at George C Moore mill eye upcoming game. Edgar Dixon and Henry Miner named managers. Miss Eva M Cornell of Concord Junction spends Christmas with relatives on School Street.
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N. F. Taylor
Nova Scotia
William F. Lewis
Chang Tong
Lowell
Town Hall
Edward W. Killpartrick
Jeanette Young
Lawrence
Thomas Morning
Chelmsford
George C. Moore
Edgar Dixon
Henry Miner
Eva M. Cornell
Concord Junction
Folka
School Street
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