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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1902

Page

10

Try Home's coal and Chamberlain's tablets ad

If troubled with weak digestion belching sour stomach or dull feeling after meals try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets The price is 2% cents and available at all druggists D R Wallace special agent of Mutual Life Insurance Co has moved to the Glidden building 38 to 40 Middlesex street room 7 Call there

Chamberlain D. R. Wallace The Mutual Life Insurance Co New York Glidden Middlesex Street

Reverend Morse Hosts Choirmen at Kirk Street Rooms

Rev G T Morse curate of St Anne's entertained the men and boys of the vested choir last evening at his Kirk street rooms. Councilman Park recovering from pneumonia since inauguration day on a fair road to recovery. Capt W W Clark of Edson cemetery fell ill while passing Cosgrove street and was taken home but recovered yesterday. lingering rumor of critical illness. Capt J A Janvrin invited to lecture on seafaring life before the Boston Art club on Feb 12.

G. T. Morse St. Anne's Kirk Street Councilman Park W. W. Clark Edson Cemetery Cosgrove Street J. A. Janvrin Boston Art Club

Porto Rico praised as island prospers under American oversight

Boston Journal notes Porto Rico, under Col. Charles H. Allen, enters a second legislative session with laws modernized for closer U S integration. Trade and credit rise, parties unite behind the American administration, and the West Indian colony moves toward a stable, prosperous future.

Massachusetts Porto Rico Charles H. Allen Legislative Assembly of United States Mt. Desert Nantucket Antilles Col. Allen Boston Journal

Poker Players Pinched In Market Street Bust

Capt Ken Lieut Brosnan and Officers O Keefe Nichols and Legis raided a Greek poker party at 448 Market Street around 11 last night arresting seven men seated at a table with cards cash and chips. They were booked for presence where gaming implements were found and later released.

Ken. Lieut. Brosnan Ofiers O'Keefe, Nichols and Legis Market Street

First Presbyterian Men's League elects officers

The regular monthly meeting of the Men's League at First Presbyterian Church was held in the vestry on Tuesday night with fair attendance. Officers from last term were re-elected: James S. Hastings president, Daniel G. Ryan vice president, John Holmes secretary, John Chalmers treasurer. The treasurer reported good finances with expenses paid and a small balance. A paper titled The Divine Inspiration of the Scriptures was read by John Holmes and praised by members.

Men's League of the First Presbyterian Church Jamess. Hastings Daniel G. Ryan John Holmes John Chalmers

Leiths Celebrate Fifth Wedding Anniversary in Hamel Place

Mr and Mrs R Walter Leith marked their fifth wedding anniversary at their Hamel Place home on Monday January 18 1902 with a reception and a program by local talent. Piano solos by J Edward Leith Mrs Horace Paradise and Miss Mayo and vocal numbers by Albert E Leith and Michael Gorman entertained guests who brought many handsome gifts. The evening ended with dancing as friends wished the couple lasting prosperity.

R. Walter Leith Hamel Place J. Edward Leith Horace Paradis Miss Mayo Albert E. Leith Michael Gorman Mrs. Leith

Carders and Pickers Hold Short Session at Merrimack Hall

The Carders and Pickers met in their hall at 212 Merrimack Street last evening for routine business.

Carders and Pickers Merrimack Street

Peptiron tonic advertised by Hood Co in Lowell

The Peptiron tonic is promoted as a health food and medicine including iron strength, pepsin digestion, and celery nerve-building ingredients. It claims no dental harm or constipation, is prepared by C J Hood Co of Lowell Massachusetts, and priced at $1 with a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver promised results.

C. J. Hood Co Lowell Mass

Elections Deferred By Polo Enthralled Council

The special session of the common council was not held as polo attracted several members away. Only routine business remained, and elections were postponed due to aldermen’s reluctance to vote without Mr. O'Sullivan. President Hill called the roll at 8 30 with 24 members present before adjournment. Office seekers crowded the corridors afterward.

Polo Common Council Board of Aldermen O’sullivan Hill

Emily W Armstrong 44 dies at home after cancer battle

Emily W Armstrong wife of J B Armstrong died at home on Walker Street after a 25 year church and charity involvement. She taught in Sunday school and helped poor children and belonged to the Kings Daughters. Survived by husband Flora May daughter Ensley A four brothers and one sister. Burial plans and affiliations noted.

Emily W J. B. Armstrong Walker Street Paige Street King’s Daughters of the Church Flora May Ensley A Josiah A. Osborne Quincy Williard Osborn Newton Edgar C. Osborn Frank W. Osborn Lowell D. H. Lothrop Armstrong Empire Colony Pilgrim Fathers New York Ruth Merrill Clark Walter Hardy William Gerry Seade West 87Th Street

First Aldermen Meeting Since Inauguration Held

The board, led by Alderman Badger, met for one hour with full attendance except O Sullivan. They delayed ballots for officers, referred Middlesex Women’s Club tree care petition to appropriations, and tabled a park commission petition. Chapin funeral arrangements were set, and several confirmations and appointments, including Charles M. Swan as fish warden, were approved.

Board of Aldermen Alderman Badger O'Sullivan Middlesex Women’s Club Committee On Appropriations Carmichael Sinking Chapin Derby Middlesex Women's Club Lowell Electric Company Board of Health

Singers Reunite For Esther Cantata Reception

Nearly 200 people gathered at the Y M C A hall for a reunion social after last season’s cantata Esther. Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Littledale Kable, and Mr. Putnam performed solos while Mr. Meister led in the absence of Newton who was delayed by his brother’s death. Ice cream and cake were served. rehearsals for a new cantata begin next Tuesday in Huntington hall.

Esther Mr. Newton Meister F. L. Roberts Cora Littledale Kable W. H. Putnam A. H. Slayton Huntington Hall

Variloid case prompts quarantine and hospital care

Alma Bourgault of 88 Ford Street is diagnosed with varioloid and, with her infant, is sent to the contagious hospital. She arrived from Quebec two weeks ago. her husband works in Lawrence and has been told not to return. Several residents in the tenement face quarantine or hospital transfer as health officials offer vaccination at the city hall health department offices nightly.

Alma Bourgault Ford Street Board of Health Quebec Lawrence Knapp Health Department

Carlisle's Famous Pines Inspire Regional Forestry Talk

The Carlisle pines near Carlisle village square in Middlesex county are highlighted by the Appalachian Mountain Club as remnants of early forest growth. The trees, over 160 in number, draw attention for their size and market value, with locals recalling their historical use for masts and the need for tree culture to restore timber in the region.

George P. Morris Appalachian Mountain Club Carlisle Pines Boston Globe Soldiers’ Monument Carlisle Village Square Carlisle England Middlesex County Wright Place

Police Relief Association Elects John Hickson President

John Hickson was elected president of the Police Relief association at a Monday evening meeting. Other officers named include Vice-president Captain Kew clerk Lieutenant Downey treasurer Thomas McClough rey and committees with John Fox Deputy Welch and Thomas Maloney on the finance committee James Holland Chester Ryder and Philip Dwyer on the investigating committee and Officers Brunette Somers and Marshall on the sick committee. Hickson joined later to thank the group and vowed to serve to the best of his ability as the association is reported to be in flourishing condition.

John Hickson Police Relief Association Kew Downey Thomas McCloughrey John Fox Welch Thomas Maloney James Holland Chester Ryder Philip Dwyer Brunette Somers Marshall Hickson

Home Missionary Meeting Program at Kirk Street Church

The Lowell Alliance of the Home Missionary Association linked with the Congregational church plans a Thursday meeting at Kirk Street church starting 11 o’clock. The program includes devotional exercises an address of welcome singing children’s quartette a question box box lunch tea and coffee. Afternoon sessions at 2 o’clock cover the Chinese women work led by Lizzie D White of Boston and a California Chinese work by Rev. Edwin H. Byington of Beverly followed by benediction.

Lowell Alliance of the Home Missionary Association Congregational Church Kirk Street Church H. B. Shattuck W. D. Leland Lowell Miriam F. Woodbury Boston Woman's Home Missionary Association Lizzie D. White J.J. Kerwin California Edwin H. Byington Beverly Benediction

Firemen defer license vote to Boston meeting

The Stationary Firemen met in McCarthy's block to discuss the license question. They voted to defer action and will reconsider at the Boston meeting on Sunday.

McCarthy’s Block Boston

Funeral rites for Frank M. Berry and Ann Cleary held

Funeral services were held for Frank M. Berry at his 419 Lincoln Street residence with Rev. A. E. Bigelow officiating and burial in Edson cemetery under Weinbeck. Ann Cleary’s funeral was at 16 Dayton Street Te wk s bury with mass at Sacred Heart and burial in Catholic cemetery, under Undertaker Savage. bearers included Peter Thornton and James Thornton.

Frank M. Berry Lincoln Street A. E. Bigelow Eliot J. McLaughlin James Grady George Crowell James O'Day Edson Cemetery Weinbeck Ann Cleary Michael Hennessey Dayton Street Tewksbury Sacred Heart Church Herman Thomas Muldoon Schmidt Peter and James Thornton Andrew McAloon Edward Tobin Edward Weiss Henry Fletcher Fr. Tighe Savage

Obituaries from January notices in city deaths

In this city Jan 13 Ellen Harrington 37 at 153 Charles street leaves husband Daniel two children two sisters Funeral Thursday at 1 at residence Proctor F Goodale 71 8 months Jan 14 at 19 Robinson court off Congress street Funeral Thursday 1 o clock at residence Emil y W Armstrong 44 Funeral Friday prayers 1 at 257 Walker street church 2 o'clock Amelia L Danforth widow of Solomon Danforth Jan 12 died suddenly Funeral Wednesday Jan 15 1 30 at 11 Loring street friends invited

Walker Street Paige Street Danforth Amelia L Solomon Danforth Loring Street

Man-Eating Shark Captured Off Salisbury Beach Exhibition Planned

A 50 foot, over a ton man eating shark was captured last week by Aber WD Souther, William L. Fowler, Elsworth Foote, Emory N. Fowler, Henry Soucher and Willie N. Fowler, three miles off shore after seven and a half hours. The monster will be exhibited in New England cities, with the fishermen who captured it, who declined a large reward and will display the catch themselves.

Central Street Salisbury Beach Aber WD. Souther William L. Fowler Elsworth Foote Emory N. Fowler Henry Soucher Willie N. Fowler Shors New England

Book-a-Month Club Hosts Reading at Middlesex Street

Mr and Mrs J Clark Glidden hosted the Book-a-Month club at their Middlesex Street home with full attendance. Miss Anna Coburn presented a paper on The Life and Works of Miss Murlock and the group will study her works next month after finishing George Eliot’s writings this month. Susie Choate re-read Eliot at the request. Phonograph concert accompanied refreshments during the social hour.

J. Clark Glidden Middlesex Street Anna Coburn Miss Murlock George Eliiot Susie Choate George Eliot

Old Fashioned Tailoring Lesson Ad

The new adjustable tailor system teaches foundation principles clearly so any lady can learn to cut garments in any style. Price five dollars. One lesson free for a limited time. Taught Thursdays. Room 29 Swan building take elevator.

Sytem Swan Building

Not a Safe Experiment

When a family member is ill you choose a physician you trust. Do you select a druggist with the same care or go to the nearest? Carleton & Hovey at 236 Merrimack street have 75 years of experience and up‑to‑date methods. Their prescription business is extensive, ensuring freshness in necessary preparations. Ask your physician about us.

Carleton & Hovey Merrimack Street

German Musicale Presented at Colonial Hall Middlesex Club

A German musicale at Colonial hall Middlesex Women's club featured Miss Josephine C Coburn arranging home talent with Mrs Jean Sherburne soprano Miss Carolyn White pianist and Mrs Helen Co Taylor accompanist. The program included Schumann Schubert Mendelssohn Beethoven Liszt Volkmann and Henschel with vivid performances by the trio and selections like Adagio from Moonlight Sonata and Rigoletto de Verdi.

Colonial Hall Middlesex Josephine C. Coburn Coburn Jean L. Sherburne Carolyn White Des Abends Aufschwung

Paige Street Church Adjourns Annual Meeting

Paige Street F B church held an adjourned annual meeting Monday night Rev A E Wilson chosen moderator and opened with prayer J A Janvrin elected clerk treasurer J D Whitney and others appointed to committees Resignation of Rev A E Wilson as pastor accepted Adjourned till next Tuesday night

Paige Street F. B A. E. Wilson J A. Janvrin J. A. Janvrin J. D. Whitney Prudential Committee James H. Brennan A. L. Russell J. A. Jan W. E. Hatch J. H. Brennan S. W. Wisgin M. Hardy Ella Crawford W. B. Hatch Francis Roberts W. H. McKeen Society Jesse Blake W. O. Brown M. O. Batchelder

Traders National Bank Elects New Directors and Officers

The annual stockholders meeting elected directors John C. Burke Michael Corbett Solomon K. Dexter Charles J. Glidden Othello O. Greenwood William F. Hills James H. Mills Clarence H. Nelson Asa C. Russell Robert Simpson and Jesse N. Trull. The board then chose officers with Charles J. Glidden as president Asa C. Russell and William F. Hills as vice presidents Frederic A. Holden as clerk and cashier Amos F. Hill and Miles G. Gardner as assistant cashiers.

The Traders National Bank John C. Burke Michael Corbett Solomon K. Dexter Charles J. Glidden Othello O. Greenwood William F. Hills James H. Mills Clarence H. Nelson Asa C. Russell Robert Simpson Jesse N. Trull Frederic A. Holden Amos F. Hill Miles G. Gardner

Annual Meeting Of Lowell Mutual Fire Insurance Company

The annual meeting at the Lowell Mutual Fire Insurance office re elected the old board. James C. Abbott was unanimously re elected president and Joseph Peabody was secretary and treasurer. The treasurer reports prosperity with assets rising by 13371.39 and cash surplus up 11192.25.

Lowell Mutual Fire Insurance Company James C. Abbott Joseph Peabody

Injury at Carpet Mills Leaves Worker with Severe Hand Laceration

Frederick Harmon, a 50 year old employee of the Carpet mills, suffered a severe injury when a heavy piece of iron fell on the back of his left hand. He received treatment at the Emergency hospital and resides at 219 Charles street.

Frederick Harmon Carpet Mills Harmon Charles Street

Y W C A Notes Embroidery and dressmaking classes start

The embroidery class finishes its first term and will begin the second Thursday evening. Those who wish to join should register before then. English literature class meets again Thursday evening to study Scott's Lady of the Lake taught by Miss Lizzie Coburn. A new French class is forming with Miss Blaisdell as teacher and registration is open. The mid week prayer and praise service is at 7 30 this evening with Dr Goddard speaking. all girls and women are invited.

Scott Lizzie Coburn Miss Blaisdell

For Rent Listings in Pawtucketville and Highlands

Real estate ad details multiple rental properties in Pawtucketville Highlands and Belvidere. Listings include cottages tenements houses with room counts from three to twelve plus features such as steam heat bath hot water and stables with prices ranging from 3 to 30 dollars. Also notes several stores on a business street and contacts W E Dodge in Central Street.

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

Brazer Co Hatters at Central Corner Market

W. P. Brazer & Co., hatters and outfitters, operates at the Central corner near Market Streets offering men's headwear and attire. Local shops advertised their retail location and goods in the period.

W. P. Brazer & Co., Hatters and Outfitters

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