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Lowell Daily Courier in Lowell, Massachusetts
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1903
Page
10
Thompson Hardware Co Slashes Prices On Toys And Games
Burn Wilson's coal tale contrasts with Hanson sleighs on Rock Street. Every cigar branded 7-20-4 is warranted imported filler and wrapper. The Thompson Hardware Co marks down all remaining Christmas toys to half price and reduces prices on all games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Hanson
Rock Street
Thompson Hardware’ Co
Social notes and local greetings in Lowell area
Miss Alice Knowlton of Shelburne falls visits Miss Grace Pickles for the week. Rev F M Pickles to preach the watch night sermon at Parker Street Methodist in Lawrence with Mr Cyrus Johnson singing solos. Masters Robert Rawlinson and Arthur Smith of Worcester Military College home for holidays. Joseph Mason of Hartford formerly of Lowell returns after Christmas visit. David A McHugh, a letter carrier, at Lowell General Hospital with a sprained ligament after last week’s operation. Bertha M Wood, formerly of Lowell now in Scranton, visiting. Agent John J Conneil of Tremont and Suffolk mills in New York on business. John Howard overseer at Belvidere Woolen Mills in Lawrence Street receives gold ring and Royal Arcanum charm as Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Knowlton
Shelburne Falls
Grace Pickles
F. M. Pickles
Centralville Methodist Church
Parker Street Methodist Church
Lawrence
Cyrus Johnson
Pickles
Robert Rawlinson
Arthur Smith
Worcester Military College
Joseph Mason
Hartford
Joseph Sutcliffe
Barrington Street
David A. McHugh
Lowell General Hospital
Bertha M. Wood
Lowell
Scranton
John J. Conneil
Tremont & Suffolk Mills
New York
John Howard
Belvidere Woolen Mills
Lawrence Street
St Patrick's Catholic Young Men's Tyceum elects directors
The Catholic Young Men's Tyceum of St Patrick's church met yesterday and elected directors: Carroll Doyle Enright Flaherty Gilley Hogan Whaley O Brien. Rev O Brien appointed O Connor Barry Callahan Devine Mahoney Rohan Kennedy. Committees reported well and a drama Friends is planned for February. Harvest Festival over $700 raised, treasury over $200. Communion at 8 o clock mass next Sunday followed by breakfast and entertainment at the Parochial Boys School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Young Men's Tyceum
St. Patrick’s Church
John J. Carroll
John J. Doyle
William Enright
J. Harry Flaherty
Joseph Gilley
John M. Hogan
William P.whaley
Patrick O’brien
William O'Brien
John J. O'Connor
William A. Barry
William P. Callahan
Dennie J. Devine
Thomas Mahoney
Timothy Rohan
James Kennedy
Coming Home To McCaffrey Family From San Francisco
Mrs. Sarah McCaffrey of 81 Bartlett street received a telegram from San Francisco stating that the body of her son, Charles McCaffrey, U S N, had been forwarded for burial at home. He served in the marine service and died in the Philippines about a year ago. Bodies of departed soldiers are entombed in the islands for a year before being sent home, with final interment time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McCaffrey
Bartlett Street
San Francisco
Charles McCaffrey
U. S.N
McCaffrey
Marine Service
Philippines
Earth
Remembered the Poor Christmas festival at First Unitarian parish
A Saturday vestry event for the parish children featured an object lesson on giving. Children placed gifts for the poor on the Christmas tree to be distributed today, then enjoyed sleight-of-hand feats from a Boston performer, cake and ice cream, and candy boxes with no additional gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Unitarian
Boston
Frisky exchange quoted in Frouston Post
A brief humorous exchange from the Frouston Post features Miss Smith and a nearby speaker. The improvised dialogue centers on affection for a puppy and ends with light, teasing banter. The item showcases local flavor and vivid diction from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Smith
Frouston Post
Peptiron Pills Chocolate Coated Advertised
An advertisement promotes Peptiron Pills chocolate coated as a tonic and nervine, claiming it cures nervousness paleness dyspepsia emaciation neuralgia and exhaustion. It touts benefits for overwork overstudy confinement and excesses and notes the price as 50 cents per bottle or a month’s treatment. Prepared by O I Hood Lowell Mass.
Lunch Cart Man’s House Entry Suspected in Turkeys Case
Louis Crepeau alias Whipple, 26, of Davis street, arrested on suspicion of stealing two turkeys charged to Martin Mack of the Union market. He admitted entering the lunch wagon man's home with accomplices on several occasions, produced a skeleton key ring, and faced a prior court record including a loom tampering fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Crepeau
Whipple
Davis Street
Somers
Martin J. Mack
Night Owl
Crepeau
Union Market
Middlesex Street
Mr. Mack
Mack
Frank King
Martin Mack
King
White House
Hadley
Merrimack Mills
Parthena is Bros. Failure Lands in Loss of Merrimack Street Firm
The Parthenais Brothers William A Charles H and David A of 622 to 686 Merrimack street made an assignment for creditors on Monday. Assignees Charles L. Knapp and George W. Ray report a wide spread debt to about one hundred creditors. The business once yielded up to 100000 yearly and had poor payments recently. Assignees announce a stock sale starting Friday at 9 am to liquidate assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parthenais Brothers
William A. Charles H
David A. Parthenais
Merrimack Street
Charles L. Knapp
Lowell
George W. Ray
Coe, Ray, Creelman Company
Boston
Bradstreet
Dun
Parthenais Bros
Parthenais
Greek troupe enthralls Lowell Greeks with modern Greek Pygmalion play
The Greek Academy of Music audience filled with Greek theatre lovers as a modern Greek take on Pygmalion and Galatea played. Dionysius Tavoulares starred as Pygmalion with Maria Patroklou as Galatea and Nicolaus Pantelakis as Rhennos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Pericles
Academy of Music
Pygmalion
Cyprus
Dionysius Tavoulares
Athens Royal Theatre
Galatea
Maria Patroklou
Nicolaus Pantelakis
Rhennos
Apollo
Christmas Festival At Union Free Baptist Mission
Thirty six members and friends gathered at Elder W A Morang’s home on Christmas night for a simple, uplifting program. A purse of 25 dollars was presented to the pastor by A G Locke. Amy Vantagsel presided at the organ as readers, songs, and recitations followed, with refreshments served and thanks given to all who helped. The gathering closed with a prayer and renewed resolve for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Free Baptist Mission Church
W. A. Morang
Appleton Street
J. Steindorf
G. Bigelow
Hattie Emery
A. G. Lock
Frank Kenney
Andrew J. Boles
A. G. Locke
Amy Vantagsel
Andrew J. Boss
Minnie Walley
Christ Child
Lenna Bigelow
Arthur Morang
Etta
Smith
A. S. Locke
Allura Saunders
Flora Green
Abby Dowd
R. Armitsted
Jesus
Piano and Song Recital by Adams Pupils At Odd Fellows
Two voice students and six piano pupils of Edward E. Adams presented a recital Saturday afternoon at Odd Fellows Temple. The program pleased listeners and Adams himself received praise for a number. Participants included Theresa Lowther Hattie G Moran Blanche K Gurney Blanche M Normington Estelle Gurney and Alvin J Baxter with various instrumental selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Adams
Odd Fellows
Temple
Adams
Theresa Lowther
Hattie G. Moran
Blanche K. Gurney
Blanche M. Normington
M. Estelle Gurney
Christmas at the Children's Home Observed with Dinner and Gifts
Christmas was observed with a turkey dinner tree and entertainment for over forty children. A long list of donors provided books toys clothing food and cash including Killpartrick Bros Hood & Co Mrs Charles E Howe Rawlett Grocery Co First Baptist Church First Trinitarian Church and others. Total donations listed with cash contributions noted. January 1st marks the home’s second annual event with a public reception and invitation to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killpartrick Bros
C. I. Hood & Co
Charles E. Howe
Frank Merrill
E. A. Wilson & Co
Mary Pratt
Scott
Rev. S. T. Ford
Rawlett Grocery Co
Simpson & Rowland
Friend
F. A. Bowen
Alice Crochan
Solon Stevens
F. M. Bill & Co
Miss Belle Bacheller
First Baptist Church
First Trinitarian Church
Stubborn Child Arrested in Little Canada
Ovid Lemars 15 of Ward Street was arrested by Officer Lamoreaux on a warrant charging him with being a stubborn child. The case notes a troubling change in his life recently while in Little Canada on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid Lemars
Lamoreaux
Little Canada
Ovid
Ward Street
Hat Trimmed For That Side of the Church
A brief Life column item presents a witty exchange between Jennie and Anna about church etiquette. Jennie invites Anna to sit in her pew while Anna explains her hat isn’t trimmed for that side, reflecting light humor on social manners within a church setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Anna
Glory Departing From Glossy Holly Wreaths In Windows
A reflective note on fading festivity as glossy holly wreaths lose their prominence in front windows, signaling the season’s waning glow and a shift away from traditional holiday display.
Textile Council Meeting Highlights American Federation of Labor
The Textile council met at Middle street quarters yesterday afternoon. Cold weather cut attendance yet those present heard John Barret of the Stationary Firemen's Union deliver a comprehensive talk on the recent American Federation of Labor convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Textile Council
Middle Street
John Barret
Umnion
American Federation of Tabor
A Few Timely Suggestions for Father John’s Medicine
An old advertisement claims Father John’s Medicine cures coughs and colds, prevents pneumonia, and nourishes blood. It asserts the product builds tissue, increases color, and wards off disease, claiming it is free of opium and narcotics, with a one dollar bottle offering triple the amount of the 50-cent size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Lowell Directory 1904 canvass underway by Sampson & Murdock
The 1904 Lowell directory canvass has begun with twelve experienced men. Church and lodge officers should update their organizations for the miscellaneous department when canvassers call. Boarding house keepers must have lists ready. headquarters are at the New American House. Local agents are G. C. Prince & Son, 108 Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Sampson & Murdock Company
New American House
G. C. Prince & Son
Merrimack Street
Births in the city Langmeier Gott welcome two sons
In this city on December 26, Mr and Mrs Carl E Langmeier of 130 Hale Street welcomed a son. Also on December 26 Mr and Mrs Glenelg Gott of 132 Moore Street welcomed a son.
Great Cranberry Mixup at Thompson Hardware Co
A Cincinnati Times-Star excerpt describes Mrs Newlywed ordering cranberries while grocer’s clerk clarifies they are apples. The note references a Pit game at Thompson Hardware Co, signaling a busy local scene with shopping and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocer
Cincinnati Times-Star
Thompson Hardware Co
Gift shopping tease from Oriental Bazar Lowell
Ad copy from The Oriental Bazar at 818 Merrimack Street Lowell touts unique gifts and a promise that giving in their store yields memorable rewards. Geo BH Tradd signs as announcer urging shoppers to remember the number di7-lmo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
BH. Tradd
Lowell
Oriental Bagnar
Merrimack Street
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