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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1902

Page

8

Catarrh of the stomach and the Stuart's tablets claim

A health ad explains catarrh of the stomach as a long standing digestive ailment. It promotes a treatment using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with Dias tase Aseptic Pepsin Nux Golden Seal and fruit acids after meals, claiming safe digestion relief and improved appetite. A Chicago reader testifies to cure after one box, touting safety and convenience.

Harlanson Stuart N. J. Booker Chicago Til

Judge Bixby Denied Visit To Jane Toppan In Barnstable Jail

Judge Bixby of Brockton, senior counsel for Jane Toppan, was barred from visiting his client in Barnstable jail on Sunday by the sheriff’s order. He opposed the rule, sought a court order to permit future Sunday visits, and returned to Brockton unable to meet the defendant.

Barnstable Bixby Brockton Jane Toppan

Licensing of Lowell petitions and Porto Rican students

Boston dispatch notes a Rules Committee session and a firm deadline of January 31 for new business. It reports on Chief Wade's looming retirement in May 1903 and potential leadership concerns, plus upcoming hearings on licensing money lenders and education related to Lowell normal school and access for Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines.

Boston Committee On Rules Myers Massachusetts Wade Committee On Elections Ward 16 Committee On Public Service Lowis Springfield Northampton Committee On Education Wheaton Female Seminary Lowell Fitchburg Worcester Hyannis Porto Fico Cuba Philippines Committee On Libraries Barre Library Association Field Memorial Library Committee On Insurance New England Railway Assurance Company Committee On Agriculture Cattle Commission State Board of Agriculture Committee On Framingham Normal School Committee On Fisheries and Game Inspector General of Fish Fish and Game Commission

Guerrilla Warfare Report by Gen Chaffee From Manila

Gen Chaffee reports on guerrilla war in Batangas La guna Samar Mindoro and Cebu noting insurgents blend aid and attack and the fight continues due to terrain and tactics Municipal and provincial governments are forming as a political trial of self government The Balangiga Samar disaster is blamed on overconfidence and Judge Croesbeck warns civil control complicates suppressing brigandage but harmony between civil and military authorities should avoid bad outcomes

Manila Chaffee Batangas Laguna Luzon Samar Mindoro Cebu Ninth Infantry Balangia Croesbeck

Prairie fires threaten vast Montana range west of Sweet Grass

A Great Falls dispatch reports extensive prairie fires across the international boundary north of Milk River and Lethbridge. Fires extend 10 to 20 miles west of Sweet Grass hills sweeping most range between Milk River and Lethbridge, destroying hundreds of tons of hay.

Theatres At Lowell Opera House Offer Two Shows

A $30,000 Uncle Tom's Cabin production led by Mr. Martin opens at the Lowell Opera House on Wednesday with a 100 member company and star cast. Louis Mann and Clara Lipman perform All on Account of Eliza on Thursday, followed by Tom Moore the play by Theodore Burt Sayre starring Andrew Mack with Friday and Saturday showings.

Mr. Martin Lowell Opera House America Louis Mann Clara Lipman Opera House Eliza Mr. Mann Miss Lipman Tom Moore Bessie Dyke Bessie Grorld Theodore Burt Sayre Andrew Mack Mir

Savoy Theatre to Feature World Champions and Novel Acts

The Savoy opens a banner week with Harry Elkes and Tom Butler in a five mile bicycle contest stage act. The bill includes Geo P. Watson Marguerite Newton, Oscar Sisson Esther Wallace, Edward Katharine Deagon, Drake’s trained sheep, Wil Deckray, and Edward Avis in violin and whistling novelties. Proceeds from the charity event support a local cause.

Savoy Harry Elkes Tom Butler Oscar P. Sisson Esther Wallace Geo. P. Watson Marguerite Newton Jack Edward Katharine Deagon Drake Wil Deckray Edward Avis

Ivy Leaf at Music Hall Promises Irish Scenic Splendor

No better Irish play was ever writ ten than The Ivy Leaf which opens at Music hall for three nights with matinees on Tuesday and Wednesday. A competent company presents exact scenic reproductions of Ireland's beauties, romantically beautful and historically correct. Matinees Tuesday and Wednesday for ladies and children with best reserved seats at 10 cents. Late week features Weber's Dainty Duchess burlesquers secured by Manager Dempsey.

Music Hall Ireland

Sensational Rescue At Federal Court Fire

Boston firemen fought a stubborn blaze at 5 and 7 Federal Court last evening with Chief Cheswell ordering a second alarm from box 62. Loss estimated around fifty thousand dollars. Stone & Forsythe, paper twine and bags, were among the hardest hit firms.

Boston Federal Court Cheswell Stone & Forsythe Paper Twine and Bags

Sacred concert aids destitute children appeal

A sizable audience attended a Sacred concert last evening for Ellen O Leary Home for Destitute Children. Organized by Constable McManus the event featured The Excelsior band led by B F Tabor performing two pieces with encores. Edward Shea and Marguerite Dwyer sang, and Margaret McCaffrey offered two songs while Gertrude Dwyer also performed.

Ellen O'Leary Constable McManus Excelsior Band B. F. Tabor Edward Shea Marguerite Dwyer Margaret McCaffrey Gertrude Dwyer

Window display of Mirtha lawns at Palmer steel

A. G. Pollard and Co announces a basement display of Mirtha printed lawns and organdic dimities in various pieces and faust colors. Despite dimities being out of season, the cheap price of 3 cents a yard is framed as a bargain compared with regular 8 or 12 1 2 cent pricing.

Palmer Steel A. G. Pollard & CO

Daring Rescue Fire Incident At Four Story Building

Miss Helen M. York a synotype operator for Skinner, Peabody & Co. at 7 Federal Court helped discover the fire. Lieut Dolanana Driver O'Brien of engine 25 carried her down three flights while Chief Cheswell commanded the evacuation. The building owned by Joseph P. Hamlin sustained damage but insured. Skinner, Kidder & Co. estimated losses near 30 000 (fire not exceeding 25 000).

Skinner, Kidder & Co Helen M. York Dolanana O’brien Cheswell O'Brien Miss York Skinner, Peabody & Co Federal Court John Blanch Joseph P. Hamlin

Pauper Inquiry Opens as Grand Jury Targets City Aid

Jawrence January 18 report calls for a Salem grand jury to probe the pauper department. State Officer Hammond delivered a witness list of about 40, including physicians, druggists, overseers of the poor, and aid recipients, with names withheld by police. The dispute centers on Dr. Lewis of the State board of charities refusing to pay part of a ward medical bill as allegedly exorbitant. District Attorney Peters pledged a thorough investigation.

Jawrence Salem Hammond Lewis State Board of Charities Board of Overseers of the Poor Peters

Reliance House Dresses Wrappers Showcase 1902 Vintage Line

The catalog promotes Reliance wrappers including percale and Mercerized fabrics with pockets and buttoned cuffs. Skirts are full at hips, wide hem, trimmed neatly with turn over collars. Sizes range 32 to 46 plus 48 for extra large. factory is clean and well ventilated. Massachusetts ladies urged to view stock early for spring or mid-summer. Mourning wrappers in silver grey black and white also offered.

Simpson Massachusetts

Colima Volcano Reawakens Amid Quakes In Mexico

A government observatory telegram says Colima volcano is active again as seismic activity rises. Earthquake shocks were reported nationwide after noon yesterday and a slight tremor was felt Saturday afternoon. Gov Mera assumes charge in ruined Chilpancingo, now camped and guarded by troops with order maintained as more bodies are found among the debris.

Mexico City Colima Mera Guerrero Chilpancingo

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W Parker COAL WOOD Company Lowell Gas Light Company Prescott Street Baldion Win Glass Quince Wiesbaden G. G. Read Wim. Nichols & Co Young's Hildreth F. A. Dennette Hildreth Buiding W. G. Hinckley Optician Geo. G. Rogers Merrimack Street Miss Toppan Carlsbad Carlsbad Springs Eisner & Mendelson CO New York Beacon Hill Day Fletcher Street Railway Manning Committee On Cities Gen. Chaffee Mickie Eeeose Helen Hosea D. J. McCaffrey Harold Hughman Knox Bros The Dragons Geo. Watson O'Donnell & Gilbride Co Stogetaking Brussels Smyrna Axminster China Japan Pdonnell Merrimack, Palmer and Middle Streets Dempsey Weber Eugene Grussell Middlesex Savoy Theatre C. B. Coburn & CO Market Street Lowell Mutual J. C. Abbott Jos. Peabody Cook, Taylor & CO Central Street Reliance” House H. B. Shattuck & Son W.T.S. Bartlett SDAY Jan Martin's Proguosion Uncle Tom Grand Street Parade Andrew Mackee Harry Elkes Worlgi Sisson and Wallace CO Skett My Wife's Presents George P. Watson Marguerits Newton Edw Catharine Deagon Will Dockray Edward Avs Hansford and Hart Killarney Burns Robert Burns Lowell Caledonian Club Clan Grant J.C. Bartlett Mott Pepin Warren Reid Otto Lore ’Jische Miss Joyce Caleb L. Smith Boston Branch Grocery Middlesex St the Central Savings Bark Central Savings Bank First National Bank Clarence W. Wuippen Treas Gentral Street W. E. Potter W. E. Potter & Son Hildreth Building
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