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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1902

Page

10

Golden Red Whist club meets at Park residence

The Golden Red Whist club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Co. E. Park, 131 B street. Mrs. S. Killpartrick won first prize a wine set, second went to Miss Emma Ingalls, third to Mrs. L. M. Balcom, and the consolation prize to Mrs. C. F. Mann. Refreshments were served. Miss Cora L. Smith of Sarkville, N. B., visits Mrs. F. C. Beharrell, 89 Fremont street.

Co. E. Park B Street S. Killpartrick Emma Ingalls L. M. Balcom C. F. Mann Cora L. Smith Sarkville N. B F. C. Beharrell Fremont Street

Battalion Drill Praises for Company M of 9th Infantry

Major Sullivan of Boston inspected Company M 9th Regt Infantry at the armory last night. Men showed full ranks as musketry and drill movements were tested with guns clothing and equipment examined. The major called the drill first class and up to date and a complimentary dance was planned with over 1000 invitations issued for tonight.

9Th Regt. Infantry M. Vv. M A. D. Mitten Sullivan Boston Company M

Police plan to track pawns to catch thieves in New England

Massachusetts and New Hampshire police chiefs back Supt. William B. Moffatt’s idea to compile weekly lists of pawned property. The plan aims to locate thieves who move goods between cities, expecting higher apprehension rates and quicker locating of offenders.

William B. Moffatt Police Department Massachusetts New Hampshire Moffatt

Social knitting room dance at Shaw hosiery event

The Shaw hosiery knitting room employees held a Wednesday social in Highland hall under The Sober Four. Ethel Hoagaboom and Bertha Currall served refreshments during the intermission. Officers included General manager F. A. Hazeltine and floor director F. A. White. Hibbard's orchestra provided music.

Knitting Room Shaw Hosiery Highland Hall Ethel Hoagaboom Bertha Currall F. A. Hazeltine Frank Weight F. A. White Ed. I. Young Hibbard

Stone Masons Union Elects New Officers At Meeting

The regular meeting at 32 Middle Street admitted two new members and received three applications. Officers elected include President P. McGrath, Vice President H. Kittridge, Financial and Corresponding Secretary John Sommers, Treasurer P. Gallagher, Deputy P. Flemming, Recording Secretary N. Callahan, and Sergeant at Arms Peter Corcoran.

Stonemasons’ Union Middle Street P. McGrath H. Kittridge John Sommers Pp. Gallagher P. Flemming N. Callahan Peter Corcoran Lady Franklin Council Daughters of Liberty Pythian Hall Corey Egg Rock Lynn Mass Lottie A. Ellis Natick Asso A. Cora Stiles Etta Landers Hattie E. Small Ida Buchanan Louise Rollins Minnie True Lucy A. Staples Ella M. Sawyer A. Mabelle Mercier Etta M. Whittier Mary E. Foster George 8. Gilman Lestina Brown L. E. Keay Louise Gumb Florence Prescott Maude M. Farley Susie M. Gifford Mary J. Gifford Ellis Staples C. M. Young Miss Small

Special church services grow in interest at Central Methodist

Special meetings at the Central Methodist church draw more interest as the pastor preaches each evening for two weeks. Last night’s sermon, Healing the Man Sick of the Sally, stressed Christ’s power to save and the duty of bringing friends to the Saviour. Meetings will continue next week.

Central Methodist Church

Missionary Society Meeting at Coral Street Home

The regular monthly gathering of the Ladies' Missionary Society of the First Congregational church met at Mrs. Frank Lawrence's Coral street home on Wednesday afternoon. The study topic traced the First Christian Missions from the Apostolic Age to the Christianization of the Roman Empire and drew a large, interested audience.

Ladies’ Missionary Society First Congregational Church Frank Lawrence Coral Street

Chelmsford Donation Acknowledged For Fire Relief

Chief Hosmer receives a $25 check from the town of Chelmsford in recognition of fire service rendered during the past year for the Firemen's Relief fund.

Hosmer Firemen’s Relief Fund Chelmsford

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatism Cure

An illness described as a blood acid condition attacking muscles and joints is linked to liver kidney and skin sluggishness. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures rheumatism after three bottles, citing Mrs. Hattig Turner of Bolivar who reports dramatic relief and urges others to take the remedy.

Hood

Annual Regimental Ball of High School Officers

The 11th annual officers ball at Huntington hall drew many students and parents with a formal procession led by Col. Carl W. Stocks and Lieut. Col. O Chester Davis. Dances ranged from waltzes to schottische while refreshments followed. Mitchell's Boys' school sent a delegation and the event was praised for its decorum and school spirit.

Huntington Hall Webster Baker Cassidy Sweetsir Ffair Carl W. Stocks Margaret Lee O. Chester Davis Annie Wilson Orrin A. Wing Sophie White James C. Reilly Marion Bill D. L. Page Company Banjo Lanciers Portland Mitchell's Boys’ School Capt. Hodge Lieut. Montgomery Lieut. Simpson Sergt. Turnbull Mr. Ellis Hibbard Charles F. Miles Carl W Stocks John E. Sexton Aids Grover C. Fels Theodore L. Pearson Ralph H. Shattuck Clarence B. Dana Thos. B. Rafter James J. Morris Herbert W. Horne John C. Leggatt Homer M. Gerry Jos. Burns Clarence J. French Philip Battles Walter K. Means Clarence A. Boswenl Robert Tyrrell Paul A. Green Arthur Sullivan John Mather Edward Gage

The Silent Partner and Rip Van Winkle at Opera House

The Klark Scoville company staged The Silent Partner to a large matinee crowd with strong performances by Klark and Brownelle. Rip Van Winkle drew another good audience at night with faithful character portrayals. A Savoy concert fundraiser for Ellen O Leary Home drew interest, and Al W Martins $30 000 Uncle Tom's Cabin revival is planned for Lowell Opera House with a large company and carload of props and animals. Tickets range 10 to 50 cents depending on showtime.

Klark-Scoville Company Opera House Mr. Klark Tom Lowder Mr. Brownelle Banks Klark The Savoy Ellen O’leary al. W. Martin Harriet Beecher Stowe Mr. Martin America Lowell Opera House

Obituary: Frederick A Parker Dies at 47 in School Street

Frederick A Parker longtime city resident dies at his home on School Street at noon aged 47. He was a Knights of Pythias member, survived by a widow and son Willard of the Mail, sister Mrs E B Adams of Nantucket, and brothers Willard S S of Chelmsford and Elmer D of Salem. He worked as a salesman for Gerritt J and D Bradt.

Frederick A. Parker School Street The Knights of Pythias Willard Mail Parker Bs Adams Nantucket Willard S

Savoy vaudeville offers varied novelty acts this week

A refined vaudeville show at the Savoy features Swan and Bambard in acrobatic eccentric comedy headlining. Lawson and Namon perform trick bicycle riding with Namon’s bag punching act, Zarmo presents Shetland ponies, Carlisle’s 12 dog acts, Frances Curran sings popular standards with Trish Brogue imitation, McBride and Goodrich perform singing and dancing stunts, Harold Hughman imitates stars, and the Knox Brothers close with original musical novelty. Advance seat applications are urged.

Savoy Swan Bambard Lawson Namon Miss Namon Zarmo Carlisle Frances Curran Mamie Mary Carey Miss Curran Trish McBride Goodrich Harold Hughman Knox Brothers

World Beaters Impress In Burlesque Night At Music Hall

Music hall hosted the World Beaters burlesque and vaudeville show owned by J Herbert Mack and Louis Robie. The Naughty Widow opened with Joe Harrington and Luella Miller drawing laughs. a strong cast and clever acts featured Hiatt, Yule, Udell, and Clayton. The troupe’s closing Women’s Stock Exchange offered rapid costume changes and lively chorus. World Beaters perform again tonight and tomorrow.

J. Herbert Mack Music Hall World Beaters Louis Robie Mack Joe Harrington Lowell Owney Gilligan Naughty Widow May Gebhard Mrs. Hiatt Joe Miss Miller Ollie Joy Ethel Clayton Charles Udell Arthur Yule Farmum Brothers Dan Hiatt Women’s Stock Exchange Luella Miller Mamie Chapman Lottie Leslie Lou Kellard Mattie Harris Maude MacDonald Misses Lottie Leslie Kathryn Mortimer Virgie Veronica Jeanette Agnew Helen Marsden Larene Bayard Frank C. Brown

AS TOLD BY A WOMAN ABOUT FATHER JOHN'S MEDICINE

Mrs Frank Battles of Hotel Bartlett Haverhill Massachusetts reports a severe cold and cough weeks ago. After taking one bottle of Father John s Medicine she is entirely cured and recommends it to friends.

Father John Frank Battles Bartlett Haverhill Mass

Funeral notices from a city tomb list

The day’s obsequies include Albert Gooch at 85 Liberty Street with Rev. A R Dilts and burial in Machias Maine. Ellen Harrington’s service at 152 Charles Street ends at St Peter’s cemetery. Jules DAmour's high mass at St Josephs with Fr Lewis and deacon Fr Lamothe draws many mourners. Mrs Pierre Hebert remembered at St Jean Baptiste with Third Order and St Anne sodality delegations. burial at St Patrick's.

Albert Gooch Liberty Street A. R. Dilts Machias, Me C. M. Young & Co Ellen Harrington Charles Street St. Peter’s C. H. Molloy St. Peter's Church Fr. Heffernan Jules D'Amour L’etoile Second Avenue St. Joseph's Church Lewis Lamothe Nolin Blanche Dexter Ida Tarte Edward Vincelette Joseph Marin L. P. Turcotte L. P. Lamothe Maxime Lepine Alfred Leblanc J. W. Paradis St. Joseph’s Cemetery Pierre Hebert Moody Street St. Jean Baptiste Church Amyette Third Order Carrier Alexander Joyal Bordeleau St. Anne Sodality Caisse Choquette Bourassa Landry Joseph Alfred, March Solomon Hebert Walter Watkins Napoleon St. Amant St. Patrick’s Cemetery Amvotte

Obituary notices from this city dated Jan 16

Ann McCabe age 49 dies at uncle Falcon home 11 Little Street leaving husband and three sons and one daughter Geary age 6 dies at 47 Whipple Street Mary Geary age 6 months dies at 47 Whipple Street Katie McFadden age 5 dies at 94 Concord Street Fred A Parker age 47 member Middlesex lodge K of P leaves a widow and one son Mrs A Penault age 26 dies at 449 Moody Street survived by husband and three children Michael Curran age about 30 dies at home on Poe Street veteran of the Spanish War survived by sister Katie.

Penault Moody Street A. Penault Curran Poe Michael Curran Katie

Fraternal Tribes Mark Anniversary With Installations and Feasts

Passaconaway tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men held a grand meeting at Huntington hall marking the 15th anniversary with a feast and entertainment. Chief-elects were named and committees formed. a peace dance and trading post plan were announced to fund perpetual care for the Edson cemetery. Daughters of Liberty and other fraternal groups held meetings with installations, speeches, and banquets, while several lodges reported initiations and forthcoming visits and events.

C. N. Leach Huntington Hall Massachusetts Edson Pew Business J. H. Orr Reading Mass Prophet Oliver A. Libby Sachem Chas. A. Laurie Sagamore Albert A. Smith Chas. A. Clough Arthur W. Garland Martin C. Rowell Edward T. Goward Chas. N. Leach E. F. Steele J. H. Hickey John H. Breed Forest Wm. Hall G. A. Frost R. Cudworth Geo. Spaulding J. Hassett C. E. Smith W. H. Martin G. S. Fletcher J. A. Shore C. A. Clough W. B. Peters F. Gray A. A. Smith H. E. Smith J. H. Breed Wampum Red Men Luke McKenny Jas. Harris Win Quinlan Harry Eames Willard M. Crowe Arthur C. Nichols L. T. Eames Owen McKenny C. A. Laurie J. H. Reed

Marriages At Immaculate Conception Portsmouth

John H. Connors of Boston and Miss Mary Dondero wed at Immaculate Conception in Portsmouth in a quiet ceremony. Rev. P. J. Finnegan officiated and a Mass followed. The groom, a contractor, will reside in Roxbury after a wedding breakfast in the bride’s home.

Portsmouth Immaculate Conception Church John H. Connors Boston Conners Bros Lowell Mary. Dondero Joseph Dondero P. J. Finnegan Madeline F. Dondero Edward Wibird Street Conners Montreal Roxbury Mass Navy Yard Charles F. Riordan New England George T. Stagg Company Frankfort Rochester N. Y Antoinette Duffy William P. Duffy Lake Avenue Mrs. Riordan Dorchester

Old Man Greer Denied Guilty In Boston Trespass Case

In Boston municipal court 68 year old Henry S. Greer passionately denied trespass charges after attempting to enter Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson's carriage on State street. He has prior court appearances and aliases, with police noting a lack of fixed residence. The judge continued proceedings to the 23rd as Greer was held briefly pending further action.

Municipal Court Henry S. Greer Ingalls Greer Thomas W. Lawson State Street Inspector Cleary Boston Blackwell's Island New York Henry Francis Francis Henry Col Cleary

Bible Table Gift For Sabbath School Library

At Highland Congregational Church a quartered oak table was presented for use in the primary department library work. Clementine H Bowers and Mary E Bowers signed the note dated January 16, 1902 Lowell. The pastor used it at last night’s prayer meeting and it will be used in future sessions. The church nominating committee will report officer candidates at next week’s annual meeting.

Highland Congregational Church Christian Fellowship Clementine H. Bowers Mary E. Bowers Lowell

St Peters Choir Hosts Supper at Hotel Brunswick

Rev Fr Ronan presided at a Wednesday supper for the St Peter's choir at Hotel Brunswick in Lawrence. Toastmaster Mr Clune introduced speakers as vocal selections by Mr Kelly Mr McHugh Mr Thornton and the Misses Fafferty Merroe and Gallagher delighted attendees.

Ronan Hotel Brunswick Lawrence Clune Kelly McHugh Thornton Fafferty Merroe Gallagher

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