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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
10
January issue of the Daily Courier dated Wednesday January with no day number shown in the 1902 publication. The fragment suggests a local newspaper page header or section title without readable event content.
Central street businesses promote a January sale of Royal muslin undergarments. The copy touts cleanliness, healthful factory conditions, and a consumer label declaring sweatshop-free production. It urges shoppers to visit Cook Taylor & Co and A L Kittredge & Co for stocking details and assistance.
Wamesit lodge K P held a whist party with prizes awarded to Mrs Burtt Mrs Fanneulf Mrs J M Book and E A Smith led by Calvin Joy. Officers installed for Fraternal groups included Caroline McGarvey Bridget Geoghan Ellen Roach Mary A Gookin and M J McMahon. Knights of Sherwood Forest and Garfield Colony UOPF announced new officers as well as Royal Arcanum and Centralville council Royal Arcanum. A complimentary Ladies Night followed and music and speeches accompanied the installations.
An advertisement extols Pepticon as a nerve and brain food rather than a beverage, claiming it boosts appetite, nutrition, vitality, and digestion. Peptiron is described as an iron cordial suitable for nervous disorders and run-down conditions, with claims it does not harm teeth or cause constipation. Prepared by C I Hood Co Lowell Mass priced at $1 with a money-back guarantee.
Cambridge will contest over Samuel Welch of Lowell ends as judge refuses the instrument amid fraud perjury and conspiracy findings. Martha Munsey of Pittsfield NH named principal beneficiary among 50 heirs while district attorney urged investigation and possible prosecution of those involved.
The instrument before us is repudiated by the petitioner and every living witness named, with expert testimony stating all three instruments were written by Martha S. Munsey. The most serious question now is presented by the case and its implications.
Friends of Colonel Albert Pinder insist the election of a new city farm superintendent does not negate his rights and may prompt civil service action against overseers. They argue the attorney general’s notice last year left Pinder legally in place and that if the board could choose yesterday it should have used a three man list including Pinder, Moses Wyman, and John F. Murphy. Despite the Saunders death the supreme court will decide the authority of the overseers to appoint. Meanwhile Democrats and Republicans praise Dr Charles E Donlan, 31, as a fit successor with strong medical credentials and leadership. Donlan, a Spanish war veteran, has assumed charge and will reorganize staff soon.
George H Archibald spoke at First Trinitarian Congregational Church on Physical Defects and Suggestion and Imitation. He warned against separating body soul and mind in teaching and cited eyesight hearing and other defects as causes of underachievement. He urged positive language and vivid picture forming materials for children and cautioned against overdoing mental healing ideas.
A light snowstorm arrived yesterday afternoon dropping about an inch and a half. It prompted several runners to appear, slight streetcar delays of ten to fifteen minutes in Boston, and a brief school evening closure before the precipitation ceased by 8:39 PM with possible sleet or rain to follow.
George Guerin held on 300 bond after a Monday trial is rearrested by Dracut constable Charles Chagnon. Guerin's bondsman Latour surrendered him fearing he would flee before grand jury appearance. He remains in Lowell jail until the grand jury convenes.
The Thursday meeting will feature quarterly reports followed by an experience sociable. Mrs. Carlton of Winthrop will give a short talk from personal experience on jail and prison work.
A request to prepare dishes with the food served dry and accompanied by cream to pour over.
An advertisement warns that neglecting a cold leads to pneumonia and nervous breakdown. It argues against syrups and balsams containing poisons, claiming Father John’s Medicine strengthens the body and cures throat and lung troubles without harmful drugs, with local endorsements from Lowell residents.
Lewis Morrison returns as Mephisto in a lavish new Faust production at the Opera house tonight. The elaborate scenery, effects, costumes, and music mark the most ornate Faust in years and promise a crowded house. Also billed is Sky Farm with a celebrated barn dance scene, coming to the Opera house on the 10th and 11th, praised for its lively finale and picturesque setting.
A skeptic in the Savoy audience challenges Leon as he performs dazzling stage illusions. Leon reveals nothing in his cloak, while the crowd and neighbors debate how the tricks are done. The show is praised as among the season's best with many wonders.
Music hall patrons hail a standout vaudeville bill featuring new acts above average. The Wilson Bros acrobatic team delivers marvelous and hazardous feats, Joe Bonnell remains a clean original monologist, and the Deleaur Debrimont Trio delights with voices of great sweetness harmonizing artistically.
At a Lincoln club meeting last evening officers were named to head an upcoming complimentary affair. General manager is George S. Holt assisted by Charles W. Bell as general manager. Floor director is Fred N. Tilton with assistant directors James Gemmellaids Nelson Palm David Corneck William Mack Alec FeCreau E J Richardson and P H Rodger.
Despite stormy weather a goodly crowd attended a special service at Wor Street Baptist church last evening. The pastor preached earnestly on "Follow Me" as soloists R D Rodger and Mrs Leadbetter moved many to decision. Meetings continue each night this week.
Thomas H. Muldoon was chosen chairman of the Democratic city committee for 1902 at a Jackson hall meeting. James Gray elected secretary, Patrick J. O'Brien treasurer, and Thomas F. Quinn and Frank J. Simonds first and second vice chairmen. The ballot led to a unanimous reassertion of Muldoon, with intricate vote counts and a committee to draft by-laws for 1902.
Daily Globe offers a history portrait and autograph lesson for all ages along with a Housekeepers Department cooking and needlework fashion plates a poem to know a picture puzzle and arithmetic puzzles for young readers and families.
The regular mid week prayer and praise service will be held this evening at 7 30. Miss Bennett and Dr Goddard will conduct the service. All girls and women are invited. Strangers especially welcome.
Zine and grinding methods improve paint wear, prolonging finish versus traditional lead and oil mixtures. The test shows Devoe lead with zine treatment lasts twice as long, signaling a notable advancement in coating durability and application quality.
Do you want ladies' or gents' under wear Attend Shanley and Co great sale Thursday morning with selections for both genders.
The common council met quietly electing James G. Hill city solicitor in non concurrence and authorizing a new push for a hospital for contagious diseases. Illnesses affected attendance including President Hill and Councilman Park while a joint committee, formed by Casey, Legare and Worcester, will study a proposed $30,000 facility. Hill won 16 votes to 8 for Qua and 1 for Donohue. meeting adjourned for a week.
President Healey reports rising union membership as Carders' Textile union elects officers after a tied vote resolved in Patrick Carty's favor. Carty, Neary, and officers like Burke Green and Mullarky gain roles as committees form for a ladies dance. Carpenters' union installs officers led by Daniel McFadden. The Nappers initiate three new members with installations planned for the 21st.
Busy Bee circle of the D of L met at Mrs Geo Gilman s 181 Howard street. Officers elected include president Hattie Small vice president Mabelle Mercier secretary Alice Schoffield treasurer Alice Gilman. Readings by Leah Brady and piano solos by Ethel Greenleaf.
Arthur Win, 14, lost left middle finger in a belt pulley incident at the American Belt shop yesterday afternoon and was treated at Emergency hospital. Thomas Coburn, sliding on Suffolk street last evening, collided with a Greek youth causing a left thigh fracture. he was taken by ambulance to his home at 3 LaGrange street and later to St. John’s.
A sale by Shanley and Co urges readers to buy a dress skirt or woolen waist as hemming is offered at the Old South Meeting House venue. The note adds a humorous caution that they cannot bury its spire.
In a Lowell notice Carleton & Hovey promote 50c shoulder braces to correct round shoulders disruptive to breathing and oxygen supply. The ad sells trusses elastic stockings elastic supporters crutches and other sick room requisites from 236 Merrimack Street.
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