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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
8
Weather notes from Boston on December 28th
Yesterday afternoon and evening showed little relief from the cold snap. This morning felt snowy though noon clouds remained. Readings show a fall in barometer from 29.94 to 29.98 then 29.91 with variable winds forecast for Massachusetts tonight and Friday.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Local Notes From Lowell Courrier December 28 1899
The Lowell Daily CourIer issue for Thursday December 28 1899 covers brief local items, notices, and community updates. Readers find concise summaries of happenings around Lowell and surrounding areas.
Local notices and events in Lowell this week
The Salvation Army string band from Lawrence visits the local corps this city Saturday night to assist in the meeting. Franklin Flint Co. ad highlights leather gifts for New Year shoppers. W C T A devotional meet at 106 Merrimack on Thursday December 28 at 3. M others meeting moved from first to third Thursday in January. Clinton Rollins benefit at old Odd Fellows hall tonight at 7 30 with Blanche Brainard and Annie L. Jones in charge. Mathew Temperance Institute banquet next Tuesday features Rev Thomas I Gasson SJ and four short addresses with John A. McKenna presiding. Institute speakers include Rev W George Mullin, Lawrence Cummings, Edward F Slattery, James O Sullivan, and Thos J Mulligan. D L Page Co to cater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack Street
Clinton Rollins
a_ street railway
Old Odd Fellows Hall
Blanche Brainard
Annie L. Jones
Rollins
Mathew Temperance Institute
Thomas I. Gasson
S. J
W. George Mullin
St. Peter's Church
Lawrence Cummings
Edward
Evangelistic Meetings Prompted by Noted Evangelists
Dwight L Moody and Rev C L Jackson praise the evangelist in Lowell where Rev Jackson begins a series at the First Trinitarian Congregational Church on Dutton Street. The meetings start Wednesday January 3 at 7 20 p m with daily sessions each evening except Saturday at 7 o clock. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Moody
C. L. Jackson
Melrose
J. Wilbur Chapman
D. D
Lowell
First Trinitarian Congregational Church
Dutton Street
Eureka Mandolin and Guitar Club Formed at Stratton Home
By invitation of Wilber B Stratton a group of his pupils dined at 169 Fairmount Street last night and formed the Eureka Mandolin and Guitar Club. Officers chosen: President Henry H Wilder Vice President Leonard Huntress Jr Secretary Treasurer Ray B Gordon Leader Winthrop P Battrick Manager Sidney D Whipple. The club is now open for engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber B. Stratton
Fairmount Street
Eureka Mandolin and Guitar Club
Henry H. Wilder
Leonard Huntress, Jr
Ray B. Gordon
Winthrop P. Battrick
Sidney D. Whipple
Died Suddenly of Heart Disease in Home
Warren Webster aged 71 years 5 months of Varnum avenue died suddenly of heart disease in his bed after supper last night. He appeared in good health yesterday, having been in the city in the afternoon. He leaves three daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Webster
Varnum Avenue
Midnight Mass Observed in Boston Churches for New Century
Catholic churches across Boston plan an extraordinary midnight mass to mark the new century. Archbishop Williams grants parishes authority to celebrate as the Pope decreed, with reserved seats, orchestral music, and a full program ending with a collective blessing. Confessions begin at 6 pm, and communicants must obtain confessor approval.
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Phe Leo XIII
Williams
Boston
Christmas Service Arrangements Noted at Local Church
Arrangements have been made for the Christmas service with a substantial program by the choir. Chimes of the church will play appropriate airs preceding the service.
Solemn high mass to be held at church Sunday night
A solemn high mass will be celebrated in this church beginning at 12 o'clock Sunday night. Arrangements are being made for special music and the service will be exceptional in its impressiveness. Mr. Frank J. Doherty will direct the choir. The celebrants will be the priests of the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Doherty
Special High Mass at St. Jean Baptiste Sunday
Special services in the St. Jean Baptiste church begin at 11 45 o clock Sunday night with Rev Fr Perron O M I as celebrant. Perraults mass will be sung by the choir with orchestra. Due to large expected attendance admission will be by ticket and extra chairs may be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Kalliwoda
van Reyschoot
Service at St Joseph's with ticketed admission
The service begins at 11 45 with ticketed admission. Chairs will be placed in the aisles for worshippers. Rev Fr Fournier O M C will be the celebrant and the choir will sing Tauconnier mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph's
Fr. Fournier
O. M
Tauconnier
Services at St Andrew's Church North Billerica
Services will be held in St Andrew's church North Billerica Sunday night with Rev Fr Paquette OMI of Lowell as celebrant. Special music will be sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's
St. Andrew's Church
North Billerica
Fr. Paquette
Lowell
Paige Street Free Baptist annual meeting report
The Paige Street Free Baptist church held its annual meeting with good turnout. Rev. A E Wilson led with prayer, J D Whitney gave a partial treasurer report, and Mrs Ss W Wiggin spoke for Kings' Daughters. Reports showed progress and officers were elected: Clerk J A Janvrin. treasurer J D Whitney. prudential committee J A Janvrin, J H Brennan, D P Knowlton. standing committee J H Caverly, J E B Armstrong, W B Dickinson, W E Hatch, S W Wiggin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige Street Free Baptist Church
A. E. Wilson
J. D. Whitney
Ss. W. Wiggin
Kings’ Daughters
W. C. Brown
J. A. Janvrin
Prudential
J. H. Brennan
D. P. Knowlton
J. H. Caverly
J. E B. Armstrong
W. B. Dickinson
W. E. Hatch
S. W. Wiggin
Francis Roberts
Hubert J. Kimwall
W. L. Russell
W. O. Brown
James H. Brennan
W. G. Howe
Margaret Hardy
Mr. Wilson
W. O. Batchelder
J. E. Armstrong
Fifth Street Baptist Church Annual Meeting Highlights
The Fifth Street Baptist church annual meeting presided by Rev H W MIllington reviewed a year of growth and strong finances. Officers elected included Clerk Henry Wilder, Treasurer Luther Stile, Auditors Nevers and Leggett, with a large standing committee and several department heads. The treasurer’s report was deferred, but overall financial year described as highly successful.
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Fifth Street Baptist Church
H. W. O. Millington
T Nut
The Donation Party at First Trinitarian Church
Dramatic club of First Trinitarian church presented a three act comedy The Donation Party or New Year’s Eve at the Parsonage last night in the church vestry. The play humorously spoofs old time visits to pastors and leaves the audience laughing. Cast includes Rev George Baxter Arthur Butler Herbert Hope Pete Squire Applebee Aunt Jerushy George Blake Walter Muzzey Joe Samantha’s admirer Hervey Gamble and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitarian
George ¥. Kenngett
George Baxter
Punkinville Parish
Arthur
Butler
Herbert
Herbert D. Hope
Pete
William Morgan
Squire Applebee
Jerushy
Charles L. Blake
Brother Smith
George Blake
Old Peters
Walter Muzzey
Mr. Smith
Joe
Samantha
Hervey J. Gamble
Herbert C. Riddick
Seth
Arthur H. Hope
Bob
Arthur Jones
Arthur Hope
Baxter
Laura B. Conant
Laura B. Symonds
Mary
Hannah
Crissie Dewar
Lila Wilcox
Phoebe
Grace M. Boynton
Marm Brown
Alice M. Wing
Santa Claus Absent At First Baptist Christmas Event
The primary department of the First Baptist Sunday school held a Christmas program in the vestry with a realistic chimney and gift distribution by the pastor, his wife, and assistants. The show opened with Heart Bells and Bible drills followed by seasonal songs and recitations, ending with Montague Palmer Ford singing Sunshine to his father’s praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Sunday School
Santa Claus
Montague Palmer Ford
Christmas Supper and Tree At High Street Sunday School
The High street Sunday school held its annual Christmas supper and tree in the vestry with large attendance. The room was festively decorated by the Flower committee of the Young People’s Society. Santa Claus distributed gifts to each child, named by Mr. Carl D. Burtt, while Mr. W. E. Kezer and assistants supervised the event and candy boxes were provided by Mr. D. L. Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
W. E. Kezer
Young People’s Society
Santa Claus
Carl D. Burtt
Confectionery Sent at Gathering with Music by Garnock
Mr Frank Hough sent confectionery and Warren Garnock provided violin selections as guests enjoyed a pleasant evening and departed satisfied with the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hough
Warren Garnock
Children’s reception at John Street Church delights youngsters
Teachers of the primary classes hosted a children’s reception at John Street Church. Children enjoyed games and treats including ice cream. Gifts from the Christmas trees were distributed as Mrs. Orville J. Coon served as mistress of ceremonies. the evening proved a complete success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Street
Orville J. Coon
Fielding and Hitchen Married at Primitive Methodist Church
At First Primitive Methodist church last evening Mr J E Fielding and Miss Sarah Hitchen united in marriage by Rev N W Matthews. The bride given away by her uncle Thomspon. Best man Albert Fielding bridemaid Alice Ogley ushers W Fielding Albert Bury James Wilmot W Jewitt. Reception at 15 Madison street with refreshments. Out of town guests included Mrs Hampson Pawtucket and Mrs John Fielding Lynn among others. After a short wedding tour they reside at 15 Madison street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primitive Methodist
J. E. Fielding
Sarah Hitchen
N. W. Matthews
Mr. Thompson
Albert Fielding
Alice Ogley
W. Fielding
Albert Bury
James Wilmot
W. Jewitt
Albert Ascuith
Madison Street
Bury
Picisels
Ogley
Wilmot
Moss Brown
Sarah Ogley
Maud Wilmot
Saunders and Mahoney Wed in Patrick’s Parish Residence
Mr John Francis Saunders of 629 Market Street and Miss Alice Josephine Mahoney daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Mahoney were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at Saint Patricks parochial residence by Rev Fr Saunders of Saint Peters Church. Thomas Sullivan was best man Minnie Saunders bridemaid. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on Butterfield Street. After a wedding trip the couple will reside at 548 Fletcher Street and be at home the first Thursday in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Francis Saunders
Market Street
Alice Josephine Mahoney
RY ‘Thomas Mahoney
St. Patrick's
Fr. Saunders
St. Peter's Church
Thomas Sullivan
Minnie Saunders
Butterfield Street
Roddy Haley Marriage At St Michael S Church
Mr Michael Roddy and Miss Bridget Haley were married last evening at 6 o clock at St Michael s church by Rev Fr O Brien. The bridemaid was Miss Nora Haley and Mr Michael Burke was best man. Reception followed at 174 Lakeview avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Roddy
Bridget Haley
St. Michael’s Church
Fr. O'Brien
Nora Haley
Michael Burke
Lakeview Avenue
Broden and Quinn Wed in Quiet Parish Ceremony
Joseph Broden and Anna A. Quinn were married by Rev. M. J. Leonard at St Patrick's parochial residence yesterday at 3 pm. The ceremony was attended only by immediate relatives.
Marriages Reported From Saint Joseph and St Peter Parish
Three marriages recorded this week in local parishes. Frank Powers wed Caroline Daigle at St Josephs parochial residence officiated by Rev Fr Nolin. Tancrede Rivard married Rosanna Massicotte at St Josephs church also by Rev Fr Nolin. Charles E Green wed Elizabeth A Bracey at St Peters parochial residence in a ceremony by Rev Fr McKenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers-Daigle
Frank Powers
Caroline Daigle
St. Josephs
Nolin
M. I. Rivard-Massicotte
Mornig
St. Joseph’s Church
Tancrede Rivard
Rosanna Massicotte
M. L. Green-Bracey
St. Peter’s
Charles E. Green
Elizabeth A. Bracey
McKenna
Fraternal Lodges Elect Officers and Mark Anniversary
Chelmsford lodge I O O F elects officers for six months starting January 1 with N G Charles B Cole V G Isaac H Knight secretary George W Day treasurer Almon W Holt trustee Ernest C Bartlett. Mechanics lodge O O C I elects six month officers Noble grand John A Weinbeck vice grand Samuel A McPherres secretary B P Wright treasurer A H Slater financial secretary D B H Bartlett trustee three years Waldo Sargent marshal James B White. Firene lodge Good Templars marks 29th anniversary with supper and entertainment in Pilgrim hall attended by many. programme featured Excelsior quartet readings piano solos and phonograph numbers with remarks by Skee ter Turnbull and Frank McLean Liberty district notices read from Mr and Mrs O H Gardner of Laconia New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelmsford Lodge
N. G
Charles B. Cole
V. G
Isaac H. Knight
Geo. W. Day
Almon W. Holt
Ernest C. Bartlett
Mechanics Lodge
X. Oo. Ci
Noble Grand
John A. Weinbeck
Samuel A. McPherres
BP. Wright
A. H. Slater
D. B. H. Bartlett
Waldo Sargent
James B. White
Firene Lodge of
Good Templars
Pilgrim Hall
Excelsior Quartette
Laura Cummings
Percy Hands
Inez Turnbull
Skeeter Turnbull
Frank McLean
Mr. Zion Lodge
Oo. H. Gardner
Laconia, N. H
Centralville lodge hosts third degree work and meetings
Mr and Mrs Seth Warren of Pittsfield Vermont attend a social with supper and a large lodge turnout. Officers for multiple lodges and unions were elected or will be installed, with 125 attendance at Centralville I O O F. and upcoming installation and banquet next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Webber
Centralville Lodge
Webber
Mason
A Sure Cure for Croup by Chamberlain’s Remedy
A 25 year record claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents croup attacks when given at first hoarseness or the creaky cough. Claimed to succeed in thousands of homes with no failures. Sold by all druggists.
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