Lowell Daily Courier Item Highlights Local Notices
A petition signed by prominent locals asks Mayor Dimon to reappoint Constable McManus. City treasurer lauds his work pursuing delinquent taxpayers and plans reappointment. A closet fire in the Hildreth building was discovered Sunday afternoon and extinguished before major damage, likely caused by spontaneous combustion of scrap paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
Eugene G. Russell
Lowell
Dimon
Constable McManus
Hildreth
Engagement Announced Ines A Jones Frederick Whit ing
Miss Inez A Jones becomes engaged to Frederick J Whit ing. Mayor Dimon reports Mrs Dimon showing a favorable turn from pneumonia under care of two trained nurses. John Parks receives a gold watch chain charm and note book from Middl esex Woolen Co helpers as he leaves his overseer post. Mrs Clara J Brown home bound with a broken wrist from a fall on Chelms ford street.
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Inez A. Jones
Frederick J. Whiting
Dimon
Middlesex Woolen Co
Sheehan
Park
Clara J. Brown
Hale Street
Chelmsford Street
Man Rescued From Concord River Ice Near Bob-Talil Bridge
A severely frozen man named Michael White was found amid ice near the Bob Talil bridge between North Billerica and Billerica Centre. Plow crews and Conductor James Foye freed him, rushed him to a house, and a physician was called. His condition is critical with doubtful recovery. He had earlier tried to board an outward-bound Billerica car while intoxicated, and wind hindered bystanders from hearing his shouts.
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Boston & Northern
North Billerica
Billerica Centre
Concord River
Billerica
Michael White
White
Councilman Park Condition Update
Bulletin from Dr Dennette reports Councilman Park shows slight improvement in general symptoms but fever remains and a change in condition is anticipated within 24 hours. The danger level remains.
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Councilman Park
No New Smallpox Case On Belmont Street
Horace H. Knapp, agent of the board of health, denied a circulating report of a new smallpox case in Belmont street Highlands. He said no new cases were reported anywhere, the illness in Belmont was likely chicken pox, a domestic who was sick two weeks ago has recovered without a doctor, and is now well.
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Belmont Street
Highlands
Horace H. Knapp
Board of Health
Machine Shop Corporation tale of a mother's remedy
A fond mother in Tus, Sano gave a device to her little girl for bronchial trouble and it benefited after other medicines failed in Wortheast.
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Wortheast
Gorham Street Primitive Methodist gains new church home
A Lowell ceremony marked the opening of the Gorham Street Primitive Methodist church suite including Sunday school rooms, vestry and social hall. The new wood building on Gorham and Ellsworth costs 12 000 to 13 000 with total investment near 22 000 and capacity for 500 to 600 in the auditorium.
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First
Primitive Methodist Church
Gorham Street
Gorham and
Ellsworth Streets
Lowell
Warren L. Floyd
North Carolina
Opening Services Mark New Church Dedication
A series of services began with a 9 15 a m Sunday communion led by Rev T M Bateman D D followed by a 10 30 a m service conducted by Rev William H Yarrow Ph D including baptism and reception of members. The pastor delivered a sermon on A Christian Church Its Specific Province outlining the churchs religious educational and social work within the new edifice plan featuring an auditorium for worship a school and class rooms for youth education and a social hall for gatherings.
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T. M. Bateman
William H. Yarrow
Trades and Labor Council Meeting Notes Activities
The Trades and Labor council chaired by vice president Timothy O Rourke discussed union credentials from Brewers Carders Textile and Team Drivers. A committee led by Mce Keever JohnB Clancy and O Rourke to investigate pumping station conditions adjourned after electing standing committees and shelving other panels until next Sunday at 2 30.
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Trades and Labor Council
Timothy O’rourke
Joseph F. Convery
National Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Lawrence
Brewers’ Union
Carders' Textile Union
M. MceKeever
Johnb. Clancy
Timothy O' Rourke
J. F. Ashton
James O'Loughlin
Charles Turksham
Henry Smith
John Cull
Daniel Monynihan
Henry Driscoll
Timothy O'Rourke
Samuel O'Brien
Godfrey Ischte
James J. Hayes
T. Golding
Thomas Green
D. Noonan
Thomas Walsh
Harsh rule on tuberculosis for immigrants warned
The Surgeone General of the Marine Hospital service declares tuberculosis a contagious disease that bans immigrants. The stance is seen as harsh by some yet praised by many in medicine. It warns of danger from lingering colds and criticizes cough syrups with opium. Father John’s Medicine is promoted as preventing consumption and curing colds without drugs.
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The
Marine Hospital Service
Father John
SAM CHAPIN DEAD Famed Sixth Regiment veteran dies at 67
Ex Alderman Sam Chapin until recently ill at 198 Mammoth Road Lowell died last night at 10 15 He was born in Acton June 1834 and moved to Lowell in youth He joined the Old Sixth during the Civil War and later returned to mill work. He amassed wealth as a mill overseer and stock owner He later held advisory ties to Lowell Crayon Co He leaves wife and daughter Mrs Thomas Brady of West Roxbury Mass He was a Mason Knight of Pythias I O O F and G A R member Never held office except one year in 1899 on the board of aldermen
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Sam Chapin
Mammoth Road
Acton
Lowell
Lincoln
Chapin
Old Sixth Regiment
Baltimore
Lowell Crayon Co
Frank
Thomas Brady
West Roxbury
Mass
Pentucket Lodge of Masons
Samuel H. Hines
Knights of Pythias
Lowell Jane
Passaconaway Tribe
Post
Lowell Old Residents’ Association
Lowell Veteran Firemen’s Association
Board of Aldermen
Con Woman Maggie Smith Preys On Households In Scam
A mujer named Maggie Smith goes door to door pitching to work and money, claiming her husband died and prompting a resident to provide clothing for a burial. The next day the husband is found alive. he weighs 200 pounds. Victims warn others about the con.
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Maggie Smith
Thirsty Nashuans Boosts Lowell Saloon Business Quietly
Nashua Saturday event drew many thirsty residents driving to Lowell after Nashua saloons shut down. Central Lowell saloons saw limited gains, while most businesses reported little urgency. Lowell police reported new arrests of Nashua drunks as a lingering effect.
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Nashua
Lowell
Missing watch ends patrol as cases flood in
Officer Murphy loses a gold watch en route to his beat after a lapsed warrant on a safety pocket chain. Mary Allen reports her husband Thomas missing since December 28 1901 after work on a trolley bridge at Wamesit. Joseph Blood 19 is arrested on a warrant for stealing $2 from a relative at a Chelmsford Street residence.
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P. D. Murphy
Lakeview Avenue
Murphy
Lakeview
Lilley Avenues
Mary Allen
Ken
Thomas
Boston and Northern
Wamesit
Joseph Blood
Cawley
Chelmsford Street
Philadelphia Pastor Accepts Kirk Street Call
Rev. George E. Martin of Philadelphia accepted Kirk Street church’s call to become pastor, beginning immediately. He declined a Chicago offer worth $2000 more annually, and addressed both yesterday evening and this morning about divine guidance and a covenant with the congregation. He preached, led prayers, and will begin duties now while settling affairs in Philadelphia next week.
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George E. Martin
D. D
Philadlephia
Kirk Street Church
Dr. Martin
Martin
Kirk Street
Committee On Supply
Chicago
Lowell
Philadelphia
Sagan V Theatres at Gloucester Times Operas
The company delivers a pleasing four act comedy drama at THE THEATRES with Tom Louder played by Harden Klark drawing the house. Supported by Frank P Haven J D Brownelle Charles Termaine and Ada Dalton Gladys Klark and Viola Brownelle the show receives strong notice. Klark & Klark and a vitascope beauty routine headline a refined musical act as the weeklong run opens with matinees starting Monday.
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Harden Klark
Tom Louder
Frank P. Haven
J. D. Brownelle
Charles Termaine
Ada Dalton
Gladys Klark
Viola Brownelle
Lantern slides entertain at Old Ladies' Home fundraiser
Elmore Bartlett from Lowell presented an engaging program of lantern slides showing Concord and Lexington, the Pan American Exposition, Manila, and more. Miss Bessie Hadley impressed, the Ladies' Lyceum orchestra played, tea was served, and proceeds benefit the Home with Misses Mae Stevens and Rebecca Devoll assisting the poor.
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Old Ladies
Elmore Bartlett
Lowell
Concord
Lexington
Manila
Bessie Hadley
Entertainment at St Josephs College
In St Josephs college hall yesterday a Guardian Angel society event drew large crowds with a concert and drama. The afternoon program entertained over 800 children while adults attended the evening show featuring The Young Captives and contributions by C Racicot A Lamoureux M Cornellier G Pesiri E Champagne and others. A note closes with a playful remark about riding a bicycle in a blizzard as a silly attention grabber.
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St. Joseph's College Hall
Guardian Angel Society
C. Racicot
A. Lamoureux
M. Cornellier
G. Pesiri
E. Champagne
J. Bellemare
L. Osiivreli
P. Racicot
A. Holzmann
M. Gagnon
W. Desmarais
G. Methee
H. Racicot
L. Morin
Ph. Racicot
A. Desmarais
E. Bordeleau
A. Levasseur
A. Jean
J. Chretien
P. Bourke
Plums in Mid-Winter at Carleton and Hovey
Bargain sale at Carleton & Hovey 236 Merrimack Street offers drug store sundries at 19 cents each. Items previously selling 25 cents to $1.00 include brushes, soap, perfumes, toiletries, stationery, candy, sponges, and more, with examples like shaving mug and hand mirror priced 19 cents.
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Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack Street
Eight Savoy Vaudeville Acts This Week at the Savoy
The Savoy presents a refined vaudeville bill headed by Swan and Bambard a grotesque acrobatic duo. Carlisle's dog circus and Zarmo's educated ponies showcase novelty acts. McBride and Goodrich Knox Brothers Lawson and Namon Miss Namon Frances Curran and Harold Hughman headline with a strong show. Hughman’s prior Savoy hit hints at a standout performance.
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Savoy
Swan
Bambard
Carlisle
Dog Circus
Zarmo
Lowell
McBride and
Goodrich
Knox Brothers
Lawson and
Namon
Miss Namon
Frances Curran
Harold Hughman
Tom Mack
Hughman
Downing and Goodrich Present Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Music Hall
Seats sell fast for the Downing and Goodrich production of Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Music Hall tonight with John L. Sullivan as Simon Legree likely to draw full houses and a royal reception. The Boston Post and Pawtucket Times praised the company, calling it the largest and best Uncle Tom Co to visit.
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Downing and Goodrich
Music Hall
John L. Sullivan
Simon Legree
Boston Post
Pawtucket Times
Sullivan
the Times
Uncle Tom’ Co
Downing
L. C. C. Sleighride at Butterfield Farm Tyngsboro
One of the most successful sleigh rides ever held at the Butterfield farm Tyngsboro occurred Friday evening Jan 10 under L. C. G. It used two of Hanson s four horse barges full to capacity with many left behind. The crowd enjoyed singing dancing and games then supper at midnight followed by more dancing. George E Morrison and Harry E Clay led the effort with Sandy Jacobs as floor director and Harry E B Woods aiding.
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Butterfield Farm
Tyngsboro
L. Cc. G
Hanson
Hannafin
Lowell
George E. Morrison
Harry E. Clay
Sandy” Jacobs
Harry EB. Woods
Henry Lussier
Melvin Master
Alarm from Bartlett street mortar bed alarm
Steam escaping from a mortar bed in the Burns block under construction on Bartlett street led someone to pull a needless alarm at box 149 yesterday forenoon. The incident caused brief concern though no fire was reported and there were no injuries.
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Bartlett Street
Good Fitting Shirts and Robes Ad
Advertisement notes men night robes cut six inches long and extra wide in Comet Flannel at fifty cents. Also features fancy percale shirts in stripes and polka dots on white grounds in long and medium bosoms, with sizes available. Includes dress shirt protectors, pajamas, fancy suspenders in best qualities at moderate prices.
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C. E. Fisher
J. H. MacDonald
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Mr. Yarrow
Christ
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Thirsty Nashuans
Will
Sasuooal Sagan
Opera House
Klark-Scoville CO
OLD Ladies’ Home
ST. Joseph’s College
Savoy Theatre
L. C. C. Sleighride
Effie L. Palmer
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Sbriglia Method
Swan Brig
Edgar A. Barrell
Swan Building
Boston
Tremont Street
Wemesit National Bank
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E, Goulding
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A. M. Chas
M. Williamb
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Pawtucketville
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Bitartenas
Central St
John Wallace
M. D
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