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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1902

Page

10

Massachusetts club house opening draws Mr C J Glidden

Last Saturday Mr C J Glidden attended the opening of the Massachusetts Automobile Club house on Boylston street Boston. A Friday night party at Mrs Mary Welch 186 Ford street honored Miss Adelaide Warren of Worcester a week long guest of Miss Minnie McCarry. Entertainment featured Hosea Richard Noonan Edward Gookin and Joseph Sullivan with J A Tipping leaving Lowell for a supervisor post with Household Furniture Co of New Bedford.

C. J. Glidden Massachusetts Automobile Club Boylston Street Boston Mary Welch Ford Street Adelaide Warren Worcester Minnie McCarry Hosea St. Patrick's Church Richard Noonan Edward Gookin Joseph Sullivan

Unity Guild Festival Promotes Community Evening

A Twelfth Night festival at Unity guild on Church Street drew a large crowd. A supper in the lower hall was served by Bowen Hall Holstein and J Murphy. An upper hall musical program featured Tovey, Gilmore, Gorman, Gibson, Nora Murphy and Florence Hague with Brooks Stoveley and Gorman Gilmore as accompanists. Newsboys drill led by William Hutton delighted eight youths. Rev Wright spoke on The Love of Women with illustrations from Jack London to conclude the event.

Unity Guild Church Street Guild Messrs G. C. Wright Wm. Yutton J. Macnamara H. Blowen Foy A. Holstein Wm. Hall Wm. Bowen Emez Murphy Kea Messrs. Bowen Hall Holstein J. Murphy Mr. Wright Jack London

New Textile School Wing Plans Exhibit Time and Place

Plans for a new one story wing 255 by 60 feet to be added to Southwick hall and the Textile school building for a cotton spinning department and boiler house will be exhibited at 9 this morning in the Textile school rooms in the Parker block Middle street. The addition will join Southwick hall at right angles and face Sterling street.

Southwick Hall Parker Block Middle Street Sterling Street

December 1801 Day Nursery Attendance Report

Day Nursery association records December 1801 show total attendances 63 and a peak of 46 children on one day. Five children were brought by Humane Society agent to Kirk street nursery, three received medical care, two stayed overnight. Contributions listed from numerous individuals and organizations including Mrs Willis Farrington, J L Chalifoux, First Trinitarian Church, Bon Marche, Dracut Grange, Enterprise bakery, Bartlett & Dow, Kilpartrick Bros, and O B Ranlett Co.

Day Nursery Association Kirk Street the Humane Society Eroe Willis Farrington Dr. Chambre J. L. Chalifoux W. H. Sullivan Dr. Martin L. C. Christian M. A. Patten Charles Parker J. W. Keyes N. P. H. Robbins Dr. Bass H. C. Locke D. B. Bartlett Harrington Dracut Grange Enterprise Bakery Bartlett & Dow Kilpartrick Bros Russell & Boynton O. B. Ranlett Company

Notre Dame Reading Circle elects officers for year

Officers for the ensuing year were elected at the Notre Dame Reading circle meeting at the academy. Grace Delaney was named president with Lillian McSorley as vice president and Mary Crowley as secretary. Entertainment committee members include Mrs M Corcoran Mrs Charles Holmes and Miss Helen Murphy. A report on the recent sale supporting a free Trinity College scholarship was praised and a large whist party before Lent was planned to raise funds. The next circle meeting is on the first Sunday in February.

Notre Dame Reading Circle Academy Grace Delaney Lillian McSorley Mary Crowley M. Corcoran Charles Holmes Helen Murphy Trinity College

Bourassa Speech Shines At North End Lowell Reception

French Canadian deputy M Henri Bourassa spoke 45 minutes on the ties between Canada and the United States and the role of educated Canadians abroad. The Lowell event drew 1500 attendees in Huntington hall with clergy, cadet ushers, and a varied program including choral pieces and a Papineau tableau.

M. Henri Bourassa Labelle Huntington Hall Garde d'Honneur Catholic Association Moise Cossette Chryseuil Vincelette la Claire Fontaine Anna Bourassa M. Bourassa Elezear H. Choquette Bourassa M. Labori Dreyfus L. G. Papineau United States Canada M. E. N. L’africain Boston Symphony Orchestra Les Paysons A. Saintis Thomas J. Goyette Garde d’Honneus Tannhauser Fr. Nolin

Harriman Suspending Works Hit by Second Alarm Fire

A blaze at Josiah Harriman’s Hale street suspender factory caused a second alarm at about 1 15 am. The rear building suffered heavy damage with stock losses around 2500, while the front and stock room largely escaped. The two story wooden structure housed 38 workers and included acids and oils that intensified the fire before it was contained. Insured with Fred Church.

Josiah Harriman Hale Street John Ganley Hare and Lincoln Streets Thch Hale’s Court Fred Church

Perry Street chimney blaze reported with minor damage

Box 135 reports a small chimney fire Saturday evening. Fire department response contained the blaze with limited damage recorded on Perry Street.

Perry Street

Skeleton Keys and Hidden Loot in Winchester Case

Police traced burglar Timothy Edward O'Callahan who hid skeleton keys in a wood pile to complicate a case. He also claimed ten diamond rings and three twenty dollar bills were concealed, but authorities could not recover the jewelry or cash after an earlier cellar search. O'Callahan has admitted several prior breaks in Fall River.

Timothy Edward O'Callahan Winchester M. J. Desmond Boston O'Callahan Fall River

Jailhold Likely for Suspect in Multiple Cities

Complainants from Lowell Lawrence Brockton and several New York cities expect the suspect to be held for a grand jury after O Callahan remains in Lowell jail awaiting action by the grand jury.

Lowell Lawrence Brockton New York State O'Callahan

Fire at Hattie Best's restaurant in Barristers Hall

A telephone alarm at about four afternoon reported a blaze in Hattie Best's restaurant located in Barristers Hall building on Central Street. Fire crews arrived quickly and the flames were soon extinguished with only minor damage.

Department Hattie Best Barristers’ Hall Central Street

Woman Blinded by Lightning Regains Sight

A letter from Lakeview reports Mrs. A E Clark has fully recovered her eyesight after being blinded by a lightning flash last summer. Dr C E French, who treated her, says such recoveries are rare as lightning blindness is usually permanent.

A. E. Clark Lakeview C. E. French

Breakings and Enterings Reported in Dracut Case

Special officer Charles Chagnon of Deweygrove Dracut brought to Lowell police two 19 year olds Thomas Reynolds and George Gearin. They were booked on charges of breaking and entering cottages at the grave.

Charles Chagnon Deweygrove Dracut Lowell Thomas Reynolds George Gearin

Todd Will Recover From Skull Base Fracture

Thomas Todd, injured by a fall from a hay wagon in Mt Vernon, is improving at St John’s hospital with favorable prospects for full recovery. He initially faced a nonviable outlook, but has shown remarkable recuperative power. Mrs Stuart Little, hospitalized with deep gashes on the face and neck, also improves though lasting scarring will remain from 37 stitches.

Thomas Todd Amasa Pratt Mt. Vernon Varney Streets St. John’s Hospital Stuart Little

John Fitzgerald Recovers After Hospitalized Injury

John Fitzgerald foreman for Stanley & Co. has entirely recovered from a compound fracture of one leg suffered when a safe fell on him weeks ago. He left St. John's Hospital after successful treatment that saved the limb, once feared to require amputation.

John Fitzgerald Stanley & Co Fitzgerald St. John’s Hospital

Surrender to Grape-Nuts Delivers Morning Triumph

A Factoryville, Pennsylvania man tells how overindulgence in rich foods caused misery and heartburn. After trying digestion aids he switched to Grape-Nuts, which the speaker credits with restoring strength, appetite, and weight. He asks that his name be kept on request, with Postum Co. in Battle Creek, Michigan as contact.

Factoryville Battle Creek Mich

Beer Debate Divides Church and University Leaders

The First Baptist congregation votes against President Pritchett on beer in Institute of Technology student gatherings. Rev. Ford urges public opinion to influence the university, urging caution about beer in campus life and opposing a beer friendly policy as risky to students and the college’s reputation. The piece condemns the beer compromise and calls for restraint to protect education standards.

Congregation of First Baptist Church Smith T. Ford Pritchett Institute of Technology Ford Institute Ministerial Association Bishop Potter New York Commonwealth

MIT President Pritchett Beer Compromise Sermon

Rev E Victor Bigelow at Eliot church recalls President Pritchett of MIT proposing beer socials to channel student social life into constructive discussion. 97 attendees drank 56 pints. some abstained. Clergy reactions split. Pritchett defends aim to foster manliness and godliness through science friendly gatherings.

Eliot E. Victor Bigelow Pritchett Massachusetts Institute of Technology Technology Club Baptist Ministers’ Association of Boston Methodist

Vaccination as a Sure Preventive of Smallpox

An advocacy piece arguing for vaccination benefits and overall cleanliness to stop infectious disease spread. It promotes breathing clean air and endorses Hovey's Chloride of Zinc for household use, advertised by Carleton & Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street, in full quart bottles priced at 50 cents diluted with water.

Hovey Carleton & Hovey Merrimack Street

First Universalist Sermon and Cantata Impress Lowell

Rev C E Fisher preached a seasonable sermon on The Dead Burying the Dead and urged church membership. In the evening the church quartet sang The Holy Night by John Hyatt Brewer, with four solos and melodious chorus, new to Lowell.

Universalist C. E. Fisher Sidney R. Fleet John Hyatt Brewer Lowell Jean L. Sherburne O. A. Gelino Osmond D. Long James T. Spellman C. BE. Fisher

New Year sermon urges "I can" mindset for church and community

Rev. Geo H. Johnson at John Street church frames faith courage and love as accessible to all not just the fortunate. He argues denial of possibility breeds fatalism, urging residents to choose persistence, praising a spirit that strengthens scholars, families, and the church. A book review next Sunday by Dr. S. G. Bailey will discuss sin and disease links.

Geo. H. Johnson John Street S. G. Bailey

Passion Play at Ober-Ammergau Shown at YMCA Hall

A stereopticon lecture on the Passion Play presented by Rev. J Edward Farrow played yesterday at the YMCA hall before the year’s largest male audience. The talk traced the sea voyage and travels through England France and Scotland with splendid views. Farrow’s vivid descriptions and character portrayals through photographs on screen brought the crucifixion scene to life with solemn beauty.

Ober-Ammergau J. Edward Farrow England France Scotland Farrow Christus Mary

A Week of Prayer at Branch Street Tabernacle

Prayer meetings are held each evening this week at the Branch Street tabernacle except Saturday. Tonight’s session centers on the subject Power from on High.

Branch Street Tabernacle

Cafebria Cure Advertised at Drug Stores

A brief ad notes Cafebria as a word of value to certain people, presenting it as a synonym for cure. It invites readers to try the product, claiming sale at local druggists.

For Rent Listings in Pawtucketville and Surrounding Areas

Rental classified listing detailing multiple properties in Pawtucketville and nearby streets. Listings include cottages, tenements, and houses with room counts from four to twelve, varied amenities, steam heat, baths, stables, and prices ranging from five to thirty dollars. W. & DODGE, ill fated Room i, B53 Central st.

Pawtucketville Grand Street Highlands Belvidere High Street Lyon Street Middlesex Street Queen Street Rock Street Franklin Street Fulton Street Business Street W. &. Dodge Central St

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