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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1902

Page

4

Not Guilty Plea In arsenic murder case in Chelsea court

Miss Catherine V. Richardson, charged with administering three drachms of arsenic to her mother with felonious intent, pleaded not guilty. Bail set at 10000, she cannot post it and remains in Chelsea station. case continued 10 days. Police plan further action including witness travel and photo taken for records.

Boston Catherine V. Richardson Revere Harley Richardson JudgesSosson Chelsea Miss Richardson Joseph M. Curley Mr. Curley Hudson Charles W. Bartlett Aqagne Sackett Judge Bosson Uiss Richardson Littleton N. H Richardson Rollins

FATHERS BODY EXHUMATION CLAIMS DENIED IN RICHARDSON CASE

In Littleton New Hampshire on December 26 friends of the Richardson family oppose exhuming William A Richardson's body from West Concord Vermont cemetery after Catherine V Richardson was arrested in Revere Massachusetts on charges of attempting to poison her mother. Dr Tr E Sanger testified the death was embolism of the heart and showed no poisoning signs. Undertakers Wells and Bingham noted the body showed natural death and embalming was due to the daughter's request. Mrs Richardson had reportedly told friends Catherine abused her but would not allow criticism.

Littleton N. H Wm. A. Richardson West Concord Vermont Richardson Catherine V. Richardson Revere Maass Tr. E. Sanger Wells and Bingham Mr. Richardson

Knoxville coal executive files anti discrimination complaint

R. W. Austin of Knoxville Tennessee president of the Live and Let Live Coal company states profits are donated to the Knoxville Women's Christian association for the poor and has filed a complaint with the interstate commerce commission alleging Southern railway discriminates in supplying cars for the coal trade an investigation is requested.

Washington R. W. Austin Knoxville Tenn Live and Let Live Coal Company Knoxville Women's Christian Association For the Poor Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Railway

Collinsville Robbery Tale Tangles with Wagon Crash

John Willet once a Nashua fish vendor now farmhand for Sanders was driving home in Collinsville when his wagon collided with a Nashua car in front of Agent John Allen’s house. Sanders seeks witnesses for damages while Willet’s conflicting statements prompt doubt about robbery claims and his honesty.

John Willet Nashua Sanders Collinsville John Allen American Woolen Company Willet Lowell Sanders Farm

Christmas Eve Gift Distribution at Central Church

In Chelmsford the fur-clad Santa arrived for a Christmas gifts distribution at Central Congregational church. Children gathered at 7 pm to find a festively decorated vestry and a program of music and recitations prepared by Susie Blanchard and Edith Bliss with Carrie and Bernice Knowlton as accompanists. The entertainment titled An Old Time Christmas featured Santa Claus greeting attendees.

E. R. Clark Ida Lovering Marguerite Emma Poore John Farr Robert Russell Jessie Atwood Santa L. Kendall the Baptist Society Santa Claus A. A. Harmon Lowell Amherst Agricultural College Central Congregational Church Susie Blanchard Edith Bliss Carrie Bernice Knowlton

Christmas Day Services and Festivities in North Chelmsford

Christmas Day featured two Masses at St John’s church under Rev Edmund T Schofield with choir by Miss Josephine McCabe and wreath adorned windows. A vesper service followed and a Christmas Eve program at Second Congregational church included a Junior Sunday school play Uncle Ned’s Christmas Present and a Santa visit. The St John’s Total Abstinence society held events with gifts for children, a gold headed cane presented to Schofield, and a social with ice cream and cake.

St. John’s Church Edmund Thomas Schofield Fr. Schofield Josephine E. McCabe Second Congregational Church Ned Stewart Mackay Gertrude Lewis Earl Wotton Ruth Cutler Karl Lewis Edith de Sayle Ruth Wotton Alfred Davis Florence Queen Rosie Wright Stella Howard Stewart Mackay, Jr Santa Claus F. E. Varney William Blakesley Maggie Lewis Mary Morning Elias de Sayle Earl Lewis Esther Fisher Addie Hyde St. John's Total Abstinence Society Ladies of Mary McCo Stephen T. Ward St. John’s Total Abstinence Society Ir. Schofield St. John's T. A. Society St. John's T. A. .Society James P. Quigley John J. McNally Henry Woods John H. O'Connor Hyde Park Boston Squad One Cavalry Lawrence Lawrence Military Company On FY BE Varney Luther Hall Luther H. Sargent

Fire at old shoe factory on Albion street causes losses

Wakefield fire crews responded to box 23 alarm just before 1 am for a blaze in the Swift Packing owned building on Albion street used by A. T. Locke & Co. for dry lumber. Estimated loss: building up to 200 dollars, stock around 1000 dollars, insured. Incendiary suspected as fire started inside with no lights or fires in use.

Albion Street The Swift Packing Company A. T. Locke & Co

Inmates of Concord Reformatory Enjoy Holiday Chapel Program

Concord. The Massachusetts reformatory at Concord Junction hosted a chapel program by the boys' orchestra led by C R Taggart and Waldo E Lyon on Thursday forenoon. A roast pork and plum pudding dinner was served to 820 prisoners at noon. Many inmates had visitors in the afternoon.

Massachusetts Concord Junction C. R. Taggart Waldo E. Lyon

Christmas Socials and Local Visits In East Longmeadow

East Longmeadow residents report Christmas gatherings with relatives on Lawrence street. Visits from Mr and Mrs C Ti Park of Roper street to Parker's mother in Stoneham. William Caster takes a Boston and Northern road office position. George Allan confined to home on Roper street. Michael Smith, longtime resident, dies at his Lawrence street home. Christmas concert set for Sunday at 6 30 in the mission. Walker Charlesworth of Plymouth calls on Damon street friends.

Henry McArthur Catherine McKenna Roland Hill William Shanks Pine Avenue Daniel O'Day Michael McNamara Vassalboro B. J. Conlon Nashua John Silk Harrisville N. H Herbert Parker Lakeview Farm Lakeview Rocky Snow Pelham Line John Garvin New York Martin Meade Beach Street Jake Hoffman Frank I. Hill Emil Carlson East Longmeadow Lawrence Street C. Ti. Park Roper Street Parker Stoneham William Caster Boston & Northern Road George Allan Michael Smith Mission Walker Charlesworth Plymouth Damon Street

Rev. T. P. Evans lecture on London as I Saw It

In Billerica the Rev. T. P. Evans will speak on London as I Saw It at the Baptist church on Wednesday December 31 at 730 pm.

T. P. Evans London Baptist Church

Republican club faces final whist match with Pine Hill Yacht Club

In North Billerica the Republican club plays the fifth and last whist series tonight at Pine Hill Yacht Club Lowell. Christmas visits include Roland Conway and John Nugent. Snow ploughs and electric service affected by weather. coal at fourteen dollars per ton remains unchanged. Minor tragedy as Mildred Mahoney, 3 half months old, dies at 12 Talbot avenue.

Republican Club Pine Hill Yacht Club Lowell Roland Conway John Nugent Louis Perry George Colson, Jr Henry Potts Dartmouth Albert Holt Bowdoin Arthur Ellis Jas Calson Talbot Mills Mildred Patrick H Catherine Mahoney Talbot Avenue

Archduke Ferdinand Plans Emigration to America

A Vienna report says Archduke Ferdinand and the Crown Princess of Saxony with companions intend to go to the United States to start life anew. The group includes M. Giron and Prince Leopold Ferdinand, plus Fraulein Adamovich, fleeing pursuit and public curiosity after the elopement.

Prince Ferdinand Vienna Archduke Ferdinand Saxony United States Europe New York the Evening Journal Vienn Louise America M. Giron Leopold Ferdinand Fraulelin Adamovich Leopold Salzburg

Police Chief Greene Names Deputy Officials for NYC

New York December 26 General Francis V Greene the newly appointed police commissioner announced tonight that he would retain as his deputies the present officials Major Ebstein and Captain Piper.

New York Francis V. Greene Major Ebstein Piper

Practical Suggestions About What to Eat and How to Prepare Food

Practical guidance on food using chemistry applied to cooking drawn from experience. Conducted by Lida Ames Willis in Chicago with inquiries directed to her at the Marquette Building. All rights reserved by Banning Co., Chicago.

Lida Ames Willis Marquette Building Chicago Banning Co

The rose among roots onion praise and cautions

The essay praises onion as culinary soul and vital flavoring while warning against excess and crude use. It explains flavor science linking taste and smell, notes the Spanish onion as mild, the shallot for refined flavor, and argues cooked onions yield higher culinary value than raw.

Provence

Murdered track walker exhumed. bullet found in brain

Lancaster Pa December 26 The body of Jacob H Bostick a Pennsylvania track walker was exhumed today near Bainbridge and a bullet was discovered at the base of the brain The murderers two men from Columbia McCay and Gutterman are in custody authorities say strong evidence exists The report ends with a local advertisement for slippers suspenders and bargains from H L Bailey Co on Merrimack Street.

Lancaster Jacob H. Bostick Pennsylvania Bainbridge Columbia McCay Gutterman

Shampooing Styles Explained by Expert

A speaker explains various shampooing types and benefits for hair and scalp. Methods include old fashioned basin bending and modern upright seating. The service can use preferred soaps and hair may be dried by hand, framed as a luxury grooming option.

Onions as remedy and culinary staple span health to meals

A long catalog of onion uses from medicinal claims for bronchitis and earache to numerous cookery methods. It details raw, cooked, and stuffed onions, roasting, frying with apples, scalloped and baked dishes, and tips for mild flavors, with emphasis on Spanish onions and varied fillings.

Dark Jelly Roll and Molasses Cookies for Holidays

The note shares two tested recipes a dark jelly roll and soft molasses cookies with icing. It provides two color cake directions, fruit additions, orange or vanilla flavoring, and decorative icing ideas using candied citron, holly leaves, and red bonbons to delight children.

J. B

Antique Furniture Restorers Offer Cleaning Services

We advertise upholstery for parlor furniture and odd pieces plus machinery and naphtha cleansing for hair or cotton mattress. Services include washing old ticks and providing the best new finish. Experts in restoring antique pieces to original beauty.

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Father Lane Boca le Roy N.Y H. W. E. Hicks Optician Merrimack Street Fred Cuff Wilet Phoenix Club Pickilli Ed Brennan McCarthy Martin Graney Amesbury John Carrick Middle Street William Miles Mattie Miles Kris Kringle Odd Fellows Hall Chelmsford North Chelmsford Wakefield Concord Wigginville Billerica North Bostick Ezra H. L. Bailey & Co Rhodes’ Hair Store Don Carlos Ormaloo Lacie Caleb L. Smith Boston Branch Grocery Middlesex St Pearson's Drug Site Central ST Opera House Gardner Bros Pine Street Highlands
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