Local business notices and sales highlights
Horne's coal and 15 cent medicine glass are listed along with C. B. Coburn & Co. 63 Market street. Henry H. Harris offers a Europe tour prospectus. First National bank property sold to Central Savings via Shepard & Fuller. Old Ladies' Home patrons meet Jan 2 at 3 pm. J. L. Chali foux clears inventory with 50 to 66 cent dollar markdowns and winter stock closeout bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
Medicine Glass
C. B. Coburn & Co
Market Street
Europe
Henry H. Harris
First National Bank
Central Savings Bank
Shepard & Fuller
Old Ladies’ Home
J. L. Chalifoux
Personal notices and staff change at local firm
Miss K Virginia Keith of Detroit visits sister Mrs Chas B Kirkland at 23 Burtt Street Highlands. W Biggs of Montreal vacationing with C H Bailey in Ted Lawrence Street. Thomas Todd improves at St John’s Hospital with chance of recovery. W P Hovey reports a successful Springfield Ohio tour with the Boston Ideals. John S Chandler to retire soon from C I Hood Co after nine years coordinating medical and testimonial work and advertising copy. Chandler’s career includes local fleet newspaper work and broader publishing experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Virginia Keith
Detroit
Mich
Chas. B. Kirkland
Burtt Street
Highlands
W. Biggs
Montreal
Canada
C. H. Bailey
Mr. Whitely
Ted Lawrence
Thomas Todd
St. John’s Hospital
W. P. Hovey
Springfield
Ohio
Boston
C. I. Hood Co
John S. Chandler
Chandler
Trolley Route Opens to Boston via Lowell and Medford
The Boston and Northern Street Railway launches a new Lowell to Medford route via East Merrimack Nesmith and Rogers streets Lowell through Tewksbury Wilmington North Woburn Woburn and Winchester to Medford with connections to the Boston Elevated Railway system. Fares range from 4 to 20 cents for main segments and 5 cents to the elevated system with running times about one hour forty minutes Lowell to Medford and two hours fifteen minutes to Scollay Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston and Northern Street Railway Company
Boston
East Merrimack
Nesmith
Rogers Streets
Lowell
Tewksbury
Wilmington
North Woburn
Woburn
Winchester
Medford
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Boston Elevated Railway Co
Reading
Wakefield
Peabody
Salem
Stoneham
Melrose
Maiden
Lynn
Medford Square
Scollay Square
Willis ton Congregational church report honors Rev Dr Baker
At the Willis ton Congregational church annual meeting in Port land Maine presided by Rev Dr Smith Baker the pew rents were paid and expenses met, $5006 donated to benevolent causes, and 46 new members added to the church, marking steady gains and continued favor for Dr Baker from Lowell friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Congregational Church
Portland
Smith Baker
Lowell
Y W C A midweek New Year service announced
The Y W C A schedules a New Year promise meeting Wednesday at 7 30 PM. All girls and women are invited to attend and pledge a resolution for the year. Miss Bennett will lead a praise service with special singing and strangers in the city are welcome. Boys and girls who found skates in Christmas stockings seek the sign Good skating at Lakeview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Mise Bennett
Lakeview
Iron based aromatic cordial elixir promises nerve relief
Nervous weakness and pallor are linked by nutritive derangement and blood color loss. The aromatic cordial elixir from C. I. Hood Co. Lowell Mass claims to cure nervous weakness, redden lips and cheeks, and is the only iron preparation that avoids constipation and teeth damage. Priced at $1 with a Peptiron guarantee refund if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
New Year’s Eve at Vesper Boathouse Hosts Hostesses cheer guests
Miss Jennie Hylan Miss Florence Plunkett Miss Elinor Palmer and Miss Rita Talbot hosted a New Year’s Eve party at the Vesper boathouse. Eight to ten colleges attended with a large student showing. German tables games and a midnight bell ceremony welcomed 1900 into the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesper Boat House
Jennie Hylan
Florence Plunkett
Elinor Palmer
Rita Talbot
Charles D. Palmer
Edwin J. Hylan
Marietta R. Jefferson
Fanny Plunkett
Bunting Club's Seventh Annual Concert and Ball Delight Crowd
The U S Bunting Cricket and Athletic Club held its seventh annual concert and ball at Associate Hall last evening with over a hundred couples attending. The programme featured Long and Foster in Excelsior, Hibbard's orchestra, and Emil Lavignuer directing. The grand march began after 9 with floor director Michael Gorman leading, and more than 50 couples participated as 20 dance numbers followed. The souvenir program was unusually attractive, and club officers and patrons included prominent figures like Major C A R Dimon and Senator John T Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bunting Cricket and Athletic Club
William Sutcliffe
Michael Gorman
9Dy
Board of Government
Arthur Hindle
William Carnock
May Blossom and Desperate Game Greet Opera House Crowd
At the Opera House yesterday afternoon the Corse Payton Stock company presented May Blossom to strong approval, echoing the reception from a week prior. Evening shows featured A Desperate Game with a capable cast including Corbett Girard Crolius Linden and Lombard. Specialties impressed and drew renewed applause. The Charity Ball was scheduled for this afternoon and Taken From Life for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Corse Payton Stock Company
Corbett
Girard
Crolius
Miss Linden
Miss Lombard
Mathews Temperance Institute elects officers in Mansur hall
The Mathews Temperance Institute held a semi annual election in Mansur block hall last evening with large attendance. Officers elected by acclamation include President John J Murphy and Vice President Thomas H Gallagher. William Hunt named marshal after a close vote and second ballet, with William Smith ultimately winning. Music by Middlesex orchestra and Harris as caterer planned for next Tuesday’s banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews Temperance Institute
Mansur Block
John J. Murphy
Thomas H. Gallagher
R. S
Humphrey F. Sullivan
F. S
James F. Rourke
Teasurer
Patrick O'Neil
W. George Mullin
Board of Examiners
Joseph Kane
Timothy Feeley
John V. Donoghue
William Quirk
James McGreevy
Bernard Kane
Joseph McVey
Henry Barrington
William McMahon
Marshal
William Hunt
William Smith
Smith
Middlesex Orchestra
Harris
Parker's Pickaninnies at Canton Pawtucket hall
May Parker and the Pickaninnies concert company performed in Odd Fellows hall under Canton Pawtucket auspices. The group featured May Parker, Bertha Webb, Ada Baker, Robert Evans, and the Little Pickaninnies. Highlights included Webb's violin solos, the Webb Parker Baker trio, and Evans’s baritone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Parker
Little
Bertha Webb
Ada Baker
Robert Evans
Richard Sparrow
Joseph Scott
Alexander Walker
Little Phil
Miss Webb
Misses Webb
Parker and Baker
Mr. Evans
Middlesex Trust expands safety box services in Lowell area
In response to banking consolidations in Lowell, the Middlesex Trust company plans to add more safety deposit boxes in the fireproof facility across from the Central fire station. Boxes are accessed only by the owner with unique keys, offering storage for household goods at 2 percent interest on $500 balances. Open Saturday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Railroad
First National
Central Savings Banks
Middlesex Trust Company
Central Fire Station
Boston
Percy Parker
Larkin T. Trull
Carlos L. Knapp
Safety Deposit Department
Albert B. Wilson
Dracut
Tyngsboro
Tewksbury
Billerica
Chelmsford
Carlisle
Westford
New Hamipshire
Court Middlesex F of A Celebrates 18th Anniversary Event
The Middlesex Court F of A marked its 18th anniversary with a concert and dance. Chief Ranger J T Geary gave the welcome address, followed by songs by Thomas Carty and Charles Carey, a piano solo by W J Gillmore, and a reading by J J Cody. Catering by James Evans and William Mulcahey fed the crowd, then Gillmore’s five piece orchestra played and a 14 number dance order filled the night past midnight. The anniversary committee included General manager Jeremiah Geary and a long list of assistants and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Riley
F. Barrows
D. Curtin
J. J. Rourke
J. W. Downing
Geo. Richards
T. M. Smith
J. Jones
F. J. Campbell
H. J. Gallagher
J. J. Magee
Jere
T. Geary
Jas. H. Hickey
New Year Social at Mt. Zion I O G T Hall Report
A New Year’s Eve social hosted by Mt. Zion lodge I O G T at Good Templars hall featured Gertrude Pratt cornet solo readings violin pieces by Frank Hutchinson and Florence Jancey plus orchestral selections. Committee: Nathaniel A. Houston Mrs. Crawford Maude Mountford Edith Williams. Lexington council AOU M elected officers led by J H Richardson as Chancellor and T R Scott as treasurer. Installation set for January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Templars’ Hall
Mt. Zion Lodge
Gertrude Pratt
Veda “Crawford
Margaret Dows
Mig
Charles Martin
Frank Hutchinson
Florence Jancey
Eva S. Pratt
Nathaniel A. Houston
L. F. Crawford
Maude M. Mountford
Edith Williams
Notable Lowell Residents Dead in Past Year
A list of prominent Lowell figures who died over the past year includes James Tweed on Friday January 4 and Mrs L A Grover on Tuesday January ?, Obadiah W J Richardson on January 18, Henry Farrington on January 21, J Henry Read in Toledo on January 26, plus numerous others through December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
James Tweed
L. A. Grover
Obadiah W.J. Richardson
Henry Farrington
J. Henry Read
Toledo
Ohio
James O’brien
Joel A. Abbott
William J. Kappler
All Made Merry at New Year Banquet by Devil's Daughter
Manager Van Osten of the Devil's Daughter company gave 46 members a New Year’s Eve banquet at the Merrimac house. The event was described as jolly, with a menu prepared by Landlord Murphy reflecting the usual high standard of the troupe’s entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Osten
The
Devil's Daughter Company
Music Hall
Merrimac House
Murphy
Rev Dr George B Stewart to Address First Presbyterian Church
Reverend George B Stewart D D president of Auburn Theological Seminary will speak at First Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening January 1. The Presbyterian General Assembly formed a committee last May to promote a church wide movement and Dr Stewart serves on that committee to advance the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Stewart
Auburn Theological Seminary
First Presbyterian Church
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Stewart
Boy Loses Finger at Hamilton Mills
Fourtean year old Ercis Siroy of 7 Dutton Street had the second finger of his left hand crushed when it got caught in a gear while sweeping at Hamilton mills yesterday. Amputation below the second joint was required after treatment at the Emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ercis Siroy
Dutton Street
Hamilton Mills
Strike in Lawrence Mills Hose Room
All the workers in the seamless hose room at the Lawrence mills except three walk out in protest over an incident affecting one man. The strike prompts a 10 percent wage reduction for all who went on strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Mills
Local Odd Fellows lodge elects officers for six months
Oberlin lodge No 28 O O F met last night to elect officers for six months led by N G John J Hibbs. Officers include W F Stewart G, Amos Kendall treasurer, George S Fenderson fin secretary, John W Kilpatrick recording sec, George Chesley trustee, James T Trask director, J R Peacock. Installation set for Jan 7 by District Deputy Grand Master Isaac B Romaine. Garfield colony Pilgrim Fathers also elected officers and will install Jan 7 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Temple
N. G
John J. Hibbs
W. F. Stewart
W. G
Amos Kendall
George S. Fenderson
John W. Kilpartrick
George Chesley
Supreme Colony
Wm. W. Marshall
Thos. H. Husband
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
If troubled with a weak digestion belching sour stomach or dull after eating try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents. All druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Clubs and the Cuisine as a Sunday women’s page header
A Sunday newspaper uses the heading Clubs and the Cuisine for its women’s department echoing Mr. Pickwick’s chops and tomato sauce to describe the domestic scene and its culinary tidbits.
Putnam Guards Dance at Lowell Armory
Nearly 1000 people attended a complimentary dance at the Lowell armory last night under Company G Putnam Guards Sixth Regiment. Capt William Fairweather directed the event with assistants First Lieut George Howard Pearl Durrell, floor director Corp James Meehan, divisions chiefs Private Michael Harrington Corp John Caldwell, and aids Corp Charles Dane Corp Charles Draper Privates F R Leclaire Harry Miller A J Bobille Fred Thisset Edward Leclaire Powell Fawcett James Harrington. Cadet orchestra provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Armory
Putnam Guards
William Fairweather
George Howard
Pearl Durrell
Corp
James Meehan
Michael Harrington
John Caldwell
Charles Dane
Charles Draper
F. R. le
First grand social by Division 28 A O H in hall
More than 50 couples attended the event with dancing as the main entertainment. The Middlesex orchestra provided five pieces and played 20 numbers on the dance order. Dancing continued until midnight. Officers included Peter Malone as general manager and Patrick Wrenn as assistant manager with Michael McDermott as floor director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian Hall
Middlesex Orchestra
Peter Malone
Patrick Wrenn
Michael [. McDermott
John Cassidy
William McManus
Dennis Manning
Bart Fleming
Daniel Powers
Daniel Donnelly
John P. Mahoney
John Parker
Michael Mullqueeney
James O’sullivan
Michael Hessian
Night Watch Service Unites City Methodist Churches
A union watch night service of all city Methodist Episcopal churches filled Worthen Street church. Rev. J H MacDonald of St. Pauls preached after the praise service, Rev. George M Smiley of Highland conducted a love feast, Rev. George H Clark of Central addressed youth, a light luncheon followed, and a consecration service closed at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthen Street
J. H. MacDonald
St. Paul's Church
George M. Smiley
Highland Church
George H. Clark
Central Church
Royal Rival at Opera House Starred by Faversham
William Faversham makes his city debut as a star in A Royal Rival at the Opera House on Monday evening January 6. The four act Madrid set romantic adventure follows Don Caesar de Bazan a duelist hero. A large cast includes Snitz Edwards James Kearney N L Jelenko Jos Weber Raymond Chase Julie Opp Maggie H Fisher Claire McDowell and many dancers in act three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Faversham Wll
Opera
Madrid
Don Caesar de Bazan
Marquis of Montifore
Julie Opp
Maggie H. Fisher
Claire McDowell
New Year vaudeville at the Savoy thrills crowds
At the Savoy New Year entertainment showcases Breach of Promise with Mrs Welcher before illness, plus Eugene Ellsworth Madge Burt Domestic Pets with Tom the dog and Tootsie the cat. Vernon the ventriloquist stars with lifelike figures while Louis Pritzkow Mallie Little mix draws laughs. Current Topics Man Charles E. Welch and acrobat P J Kenyon headline a strong program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy
Welcher
Eugene Ellsworth
Madge Burt
Fondo
Mr. Ellsworth
Burt
Tom
Tootsie
Jim
Gardner
Featherstone
Walter Guild
Vernon
Louis Pritzkow
Mallie Little
Miss Little
P. J. Kenyon
Herve
Last Two Chances for Devil's Daughter at Music Hall
Last two chances today to see The Devil's Daughter a Pan American success in Lowell at Music Hall. The City Club Burlesque headlines with The City Club at the Sea side and The City Club at the Pan-American featuring the Gardners Lane Sisters Ferguson and Watson Grace Leonard and Lew Harvey. The show promises bright spicy burlesque and top entertainers making it the season's most popular road attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Lowell
Gardners
Lane Sisters
Ferguson
Watson
Grace Leonard
Lew Harvey
Toothy Actresses Sell Unrelated Brands
Pictures of actresses showing their teeth are used to promote tooth powder brands, but the smile framing raises concerns about the portrayal of talent and professionalism in the industry.
Castoria and the Kindly Safe Remedy Sought
A fragmented OCR item mentions Castoria, a familiar infant remedy, with repeated claims of its nature and safety as a trusted product. The text hints at promotional phrasing about its harmlessness and long-standing use. No clear dates or entities beyond Castoria are established.
German Social Aims Ball at Burbank Hall Draws Crowd
The Arbeiter kranken und sterbe kasse a progressive German society held its first annual ball in Burbank hall last evening. More than 100 couples enjoyed an excellent dance programme with J. F. Ischi as general manager. Refreshments were served at intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
der Arbeiter Kranken Und
Burbank Hall
J. F. Ischi
New Year's Day Bargains at Carleton and Hovey
Carleton and Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street offer remaining holiday goods at less than cost before New Year’s Day. Imported China sets Manicure and Toilet Sets Military brushes Leather trunks perfumes atomizers and travel cases are sacrificed for quick disposal with quality guaranteed and money refunded if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack St
Courier Ad Sighted by Our Readers
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Courier
Men’s Rainproof Coats Offer Practical Style and Value
Rainproof coats are presented as essential rather than optional for men, protecting clothing and preserving suits on wet days. Three styles in covert cloth, Oxford, and tan shades feature vertical pockets, welt seams, and three inch cuffs. extra long versions priced at 10 dollars, other grades from 8 to 15 dollars.
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Lower Daily Courier
Y.W.C. A
Lance
Union Label
Household Robertson & CO
Prescott Street
Bunting Club
Cert
Part
Auder
Nettie Roberts
Seeoeters Shackford
Muldoon
Ayotte Brothers
Messrs
Fosters
Song
Cornet Solo
Columbia
Levy Mr. R. McDaniels
Mrs. Muldoon
Parker
Canton Pawtucket
Odd Fellows Hall
MT. Zion
Lexington
J. H. Richardson
M. D. Burns
Robert Neilson
Charles H. Clough
C. H. Bond
T. R. Scott
R. L. Wood
W. N. Woodward
H. O. Brown
W. H. Dane
Janith
William Robinson
William D. Joyce
Daniel Gage
Stanley Richardson
Frank Jdn Pesler
William Foster Shaw
J. A. Tortel
O. M. IL
Thomas Enright
Thomas Walsh
L. J. McDonough
William H. Smith
William Waugh
H. C. Duganne
Charles H. Bugbee
J. G. Hill
Henry C. Howe
John W. Flynn
William W. Goodale
Joseph Pindar
J. B. Trueworthy
J. H. Spillane
Michael J. Gallagher
Charles F. McDonald
Lorenzo Phelps
Foster Perham
Sister Mary Matilda
W. A. Delmage
William H. Valentine
Michael Brady
Addison Putnam
George R. Davis
Richard G. Sparks
Saad Bates Allen
J. J. Judkins
Joseph Desjardins
Thomas H. Connell
A. V. Partridge
Thomas D. Hartford
T. J. Enright
Harriet Gertrude Pinkham
Sue P. Dugdale
Paul T. “Connell
Asahel D. Puffer
T. G. Tweed
Catherine Fay
Mary Wight
Benjamin F. Stevens
T. M. Colwell
Chicago
Beatrice
Indian Camp
William J. Cloughlin
Avon
Jeremiah Crowley
Horatio Wood
Artemas S. Tyler
Albion C. Taylor
George F. Offutt
Dolores Smaller
William E. Bissell
John Boyd
Ira M. Chase
James J. Comerford
James M. Palmer
James J. Morris
Pete Tappan Wentworth
Charles H. Walker
George Webster
Charles F. Coburn
John Feeney
H. W. B. Wightman
Robert V. Saunders
S. Hi. Bireslodge
C. C
H. E. Thompson
V. C
A. J. Denio
John E. Shaw
Walter S. Shaw
Mr. McPherson
K. R
A. F. Wheate
E. E. Mansur
P. c
A. E. Joy
J. H. Breton
George FE. Varney
Grand Lodge
Happy Hibernians
William Faversham IN
A Roy
Savoy Theatre
Enature
Castoria
Mafra
Intervale Mills
Quinebaug
Conn
Effie L. Palmer
Sbriglia Method
Swan Bldg
Uary
Edgar A. Barrell
Swan Building
Tremont Street
Pawtucketville
Grand Street
Belvidere
High Street
W. &. Dodge
Heom
Central St
W. P. Brazer & Co., Hatters and Outfitters
Central, Cor. Market Sts
E. W. Young’s
Hildreth
Rhodes’ New Hair Store
Adams
W CE. Potter
W. E. Potter & Son
Hildreth Building
Snyder Bros
Merrimack Street
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