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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1903

Page

12

Carload of new sleighs arrives and local notices

Low ll Daily Courier notes a carload of sleighs received by C. H. Hanson & Co Limburg 1128 Bridge St offers chimney repairs. The Five Cent Savings Bank deposits earn interest starting Saturday Jan 2. F W Cragin Co 46 54 Fletcher St lists cabinet work. S G Lyford Co 159 Middlesex St markets Harvard Bronchial Syrup with free trial bottle at office.

Wilson C. H. Hanson & Co Limburg Bridge Street Co. B. Coburn & Co Five Cent Savings Bank Paul Vigeant F. W. Cragin & Co Fletcher Street S. G. Lyford Co Middlesex Street Harvard

Gloucester Ladies Visit Graceful Christmas Break

Misses Bessie and Ruth Burnham of Gloucester visit cousin Estelle Moors during the Christmas vacation. Mrs. Wm. Vose returns home to Robbinston after three weeks with brother James Cox. Edith Bartlett Kelley sang for Gamma Delta at Sleeper hall Boston University. City Solicitor William A. Hogan is ill at home. Mrs. Minnie Keith dangerously ill on Floyd street. Rev. D. B. Martin called to Ohio due to death of his wife's father, away over Sunday. Mrs. IE. J. Neale’s Sunday school class holds vestry meeting. officers elected: Luella Bailey president Evelyn Ober secretary Helen Gegenheimer treasurer. Ambulance Surgeon Patrick E. Sullivan recovering at home from diphtheria. Mrs. Alphonse Wallerand to host Whist party January 9 for L Association de Notre Dame de Bonsecours to fund a memorial window for St. Jean Baptiste's.

Bessie Ruth Burnham Gloucester Estelle Moors Wm. Vose James Cox Robbinston Edith Bartlett Kelley Gamma Delta Club Sleeper Hall Boston University Wiliam A. Hogan Stevens Street Minnie Keith Floyd Street D. B. Martin Paige Street Ohio IE. J. Neale Kirk Street Congregational Church Luella Bailey Evelyn Ober Helen Gegenheimer Patrick E. Sullivan Alphonse Wallerand Adams Reet L’association de Notre Dame de Bonsecours St. Jean Baptiste‘s

International effort urged to curb cotton gambling

Manchester officials and cotton trade leaders met to condemn international cotton gambling and seek government action. C C W Macara urged an international combination to reduce consumption and curb gambling as a grave threat to the industry, noting difficulties in securing a worldwide agreement despite Dec 15 inquiries.

Manchester Eng Cc. W. Macara Masters’ Federation

Old Hands Discharged At South Chicago Rail Line

Chicago and South Chicago area layoffs hit 630 workers after the Illinois Steel mill shutdown. About 500 laid off from the Chicago Lake Shore and Eastern railway and 130 more discharged, including 30 of the oldest engineers who had served 15 to 20 years.

Chicago Illinois Steel Company South Chicago Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern Railway The Steel Company

Steam Erastus Corning Floated Off Capp Island Shore

The Erastus Corning steam er from Starin Transportation ran ashore at Capp Island Norwalk Conn on Dec 24 and has floated in tow to New York City on Dec 29. The vessel passed City Island today.

City Island N. Y Erastus Corning Starin Transportation Company Capp Island Norwalk Conn New York

Tone the Stomach And Cure Nervousness Pills Ad

Tone the Stomach And cure nervousness neuralgia sleep lessness dyspepsia anemia and that long train of aches and pains attending an overworked and underfed brain. They are a happy combination of the best nerve tonics digestives and brain and blood nutrients. Peptiron Pills chocolate coated 50c or $ in the latter a full month’s treatment prepared by O S Hood Co Lowell Mass.

0. S. Hood CO Lowell Mass

City Council approves 36000 loan for department needs

Aldermen at city hall approved a 36000 loan to piece out department appropriations and refused to revisit a 1500 claims order. They also declined to confirm Charles S. Copeland as cemetery trustee and deferred the Dummer Street extension to next year. The session included pole relocations for Electric Light and a joint convention to honor Sewell G Mack with resolutions of condolence.

City Hall Charles S. Copeland Dummer Street Claims Committee Sewell G. Mack Miskella Lowell Electric Light Corporation Brown Street Essex Street Electric Light Corporation Bridge Cambridge Richards Christian Streets Varnum Avenue Western Union Prescott Street Committee On McCluskey Charlies Copeland Republicans Tower Branch General Treasury Fund Casey Frederick Ampleby General Treasury Hill Greenwood Charles L. Knapp Stephen J. Johnson James J. Kennedy Michael H. Corbett George W. Peterson Dodge J. J. Hayes Bath House Roche Finnerty

City Council Hears Claims and Salary Petition

President Adams presides with 24 members present as monthly reports are filed. A petition to cut city employee salaries earning over 1000 annually is referred to the salaries committee. Thomas Sayers seeks personal injury compensation. referred to claims. The joint claims report is adopted and a 1500 borrowing approved to cover claims. Barry defends past actions. Haynes seeks to speak.

Adams Winsfield S. Parker Committee On Thomas Sayers Committee On Claims Joint Committee On Claims Barry Claims Committee George W. Flint J. J. Hayes

Willing to Marry Despite Warrant in Worcester

Omer Chaffee, held on a paterni ty warrant in Worcester, desires to marry Mary Bryant. Judge Hadley ordered notification in all claimed home places before a license can be granted. Chaffee gave multiple home locations including Vermont Natick and Framingham amid unclear status.

Omer Chaffee Worcester Mary Bryant Hadleys Superior Court Chaffee Vermont Natick Framingham Hadley

E Election Held by Immanuel Baptist Y P S C E

The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor at Immanuel Baptist on Blossom street held its annual meeting and elected officers and committee chairmen. T. G. Lyons Jr. was named president and corresponding secretary, with George P. Williams as vice president and Mrs. C. M. Durrell as treasurer. Rev. R F True chaired prayer, Miss Isabelle Gillespie led lookout, and Miss Etta Estabrook headed recording duties among others. The society invited the Lowell union executive committee to January’s meeting and will host a social at 7 30 this evening.

Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Immanuel Baptist Church Blossom Street T. G. Lyons, Jr George P. Williams Etta Estabrook C. M. Durrell R. F. True Isabelle Gillespie Etta Hstabrook Etta Wedge George Bb, Williams Esha Harris Geo. B. Williams Lowell Union Immanuel Baptist Society

Alumni Reunion At High School Annex Tonight

The fourth annual High School alumni reunion occurs tonight at the High School annex with about six hundred graduates expected to attend. A track meet between the Alumni and the High School team is planned for Sunday night in the annex.

Annex Irunday

Regular mid week prayer and praise service announced

The Y W C A invites all girls and women to attend the regular mid week prayer and praise service this evening at 7.30 and the noon prayer meeting at 12.15.

Nocen

Alleh's Foot-Hase Powder Promises Warm Dry Feet

It keeps feet warm and dry claims Alleh's Foot-Hase powder cures chilblains swollen sweating sore hurting damp feet. Available at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.

Alleh

Eminent authority warns on opium dangers in patent medicines

Bartholow notes fatal doses of morphine and muriate with children and the old most at risk. He cautions against cough cures and opium based remedies, contrasting it with Father John’s Medicine which claims to cure bronchitis and lung troubles and offers refunds if it fails.

Bartholow Inis Father John

Whist party aids St Joseph's parish poor in 300 attendance

Joseph Albert organized a whist party at C M A C hall that drew about 300 people. 75 tables hosted 16 deals, with $13.51 in prizes donated by Albert. First prize went to Isoline Hotin who then returned her $5 to the poor fund along with other winners. A musical program preceded the games, and local French clubs organized multiple theater events across New England.

Joseph Albert Albert St. Joseph's Parish C. M. A. C. Hall Isoline Hotin Henri Patnaude Alphonse Noel Alfred Simard W. W. Thibodeau Wm. Drapeau Corinne Antoinette Alexander Maria Albert Valentine Girard Alden Eugene Heroux Arthur Beaucage Adela Patnaude Mercedes Bouthill Eugenie Heroux Mercedes Bouthillette Club Social de

Dismissed Police Officer Reports for Liquor Influence

Patrolman Peter Curran, in service since 1891, was dismissed by a police board vote for violating Rule 19 and reporting for duty under the influence, after pleading guilty and a prior warning in January. The board granted several licenses and appointed George E Varney as unpaid special officer, while revoking Peter Harris's common victualler license.

Peter Curran Curran William A. Black Prescott Street John M Farrell Westview Avenue Royal L. Stevens Prescott Joseph W. Bruce Central Ezra E Mansur George F. Bules Hildreth William F. Murphy Middlesex Charles H. Clapp Cushing Charles D. Paige Hawker Maurice Goldberg Daly David Soperstin

Lowell Cemetery trustees name new trustee and report damage cost

At a meeting of the Lowell Cemetery trustees Larkin T. Truil was chosen to fill the unexpired term of James W. Bennett. Repairs to cemetery buildings caused by the South Lowell magazine explosion cost about $400, with no collection yet.

Lowell Cemetery Larkin T. Truil James W. Bennett Lowell

Christmas Tree Gifts at St John’s Church Festival

The Sunday school Christmas tree event at St John’s Church drew about a hundred attendees. Older parishioners joined in singing carols before gifts were distributed under the supervision of Superintendent Herbert L. Bishop of the Sunday school.

ST. John's Church St. John’s Church Herbert L

Lowell 1904 Directory Canvass Begins This Year

Sampson and Murdock Company publish the 1904 Lowell directory with twelve experienced canvassers. Officers of churches lodges and societies urged to correct records during canvass. Boarding and lodging housekeepers should have lists ready. Canvass HQ at the New American House. Local agents G C Prince and Son at 108 Merrimack Street.

Sampson & Murdock Company Lowell New American House G. C. Prince & Son Merrimack Street

Oriental Bazaar at 318 Merrimack Street Lowell

G E T initials stand for Geo E Tradd announcing that the store offers the best gifts in Lowell at the Oriental Bazaar. Customers are urged to remember that their gift will not be forgotten and to visit 318 Merrimack Street for unique offerings and a purchase they will value.

Geo. E. Tradd Lowell Oriental Bazaar Merrimack Street

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