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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
10
Mrs. S. G. Todd announces the resumption of dressmaking at her rooms in the Old City Hall building. The new Eliot chorale offers free chorus training under Herman P. Chelius. First meeting in Biot church vestry Monday evening January 27.
Mr. T. H. Durning has been appointed agency manager for Middlesex county for the Prudential Life Insurance Co. The appointment was made through F. C. Mann, general agent at Boston, selecting Durning from over fifty eastern Massachusetts agents. His office remains in Lowell. Dr. Elizabeth Newcomb of the Highlands is named medical examiner for women for Lowell and vicinity, becoming the first lady physician appointed by a life insurance company in the state.
Prescott hall welcomed a large crowd for the Montibar club second social of the season. Hibbard's orchestra played a 21 piece dance program while leaders including James A Fitzgerald and Walter Jewett oversaw arrangements. The club plans two more parties later this season.
Rev. Geo. F. Kenngott of First Trinitarian church gave a vivid slide lecture on a European summer trip at the Nesmith block venue. The large audience saw England Scotland France Germany the Rhine the Alps and urban scenes, with the talk praised by attendees as one of the best in club lectures.
About 20 young schoolmates gathered last night at 3 Frye Street to surprise Miss Lillian Scott. The event, organized by Gladys Storm and Viola Merrill, included an opal ring gift and a musical program featuring Edna Hadden Lovina Schale and Lillian Scott, readings by Jennie Peterson Freddie Greenleaf Gladys Storm Ele nor Watson and Viola Merrill, and piano solos.
John Berard, an employee at Bagshaw's belt shop, injured his left wrist yesterday afternoon when it was caught in a shafting. He was taken to the Emergency hospital for treatment.
Herbert Varney of 17 Somerset Street suffered a severe cut to the end of his index finger while at work in the Perkins machine shop yesterday morning. Three stitches were required at Emergency hospital.
A pithy note likens a weary system to a clock needing winding and cites a new iron tonic as the best key to restore vigor and function. It frames renewal as a timely remedy and urges prompt action.
An advertisement touts Peptiron as a tonic that restores strength courage vim and good digestion while aiding appetite rest. It claims benefits for nerves and brain and is prepared from a scientific formula by I Hood Company Lowell Mass. Priced at 1 and guaranteed to work or money refunded.
City council reelects Joseph S. Gillow as superintendent of public buildings and Francis W. Qua as city solicitor in concurrence. John G. Jackson named superintendent of commons. Otto Jensen not reappointed. Meeting features a crowded gallery, adjournment after 10 pm with routine committee assignments.
President Hill presides as 26 members meet amid crowded gallery. John G. Jackson and Otto Jensen vie for parks and commons chief with Jensen winning 15 to 11. City solicitor ballot follows. Francis W. Qua elected while others receive scattered votes. Committees listed. adjournment set for next Tuesday to expedite appropriations work.
Yesterday's feast of St Agnes honored the heroic fourth century martyr with a sacred mass at 5 30 in the chapel. Catholic pupil nurses received communion as Sisters staged hymns and solos in the choir loft. A festive night program included a class address a statue presentation and musical performances followed by a sheet and pillow case party for Sister Agnes and the pupil nurses.
At the annual meeting Jacob Rogers was chosen moderator Ed ward W Shattuck was re elected clerk and J W Needham treasurer. Prudential committee named A G Cumnock Jacob Rogers J W C Pickering to E Gibson Frank W Hall. A vote of thanks was given to the ladies for a silver urn drinking fountain draperies and china. Annual church supper set for Wednesday Feb 5. Treasurer’s report shows a balance with no unpaid bills.
The Highland Congregational church invites members to a supper at 4 20 this afternoon and the annual business meeting at 7 30. The event concentrates on church affairs and community participation.
The adjourned annual meeting of the Paige Street Free Baptist church was called to order last night and again adjourned for two weeks without doing any business.
The twelfth annual Lowell Board of Trade meeting on Tuesday January 21 features President Marston outlining a year of broad prosperity for Lowell. Highlights cover manufacturing health, alignment with public reform, highway and grade crossing issues, river and harbor improvements, and the new textile school led from the board’s rooms. The group endorses smoother paving, municipal reform, and park system expansion while noting Spaulding and Swett’s shoe factory joining Lowell as a sign of growing industry. New officers are elected and a February meeting set.
The article advises using carefully chosen foods when stomachs are weak, warning against extremes. It endorses Grape-Nuts breakfast food with rich cream as a nourishing option that pre-digests and supports strong blood and nerve strength, urging readers to try and verify its benefits.
Lawrence officer Daniel J. Carey, prominent on the force, reports rapid relief from chronic catarrh and bronchial trouble after using Father John’s Medicine. He recalls a night when his throat and lungs were clogged and pneumonia seemed likely, but the remedy restored breathing and offered lasting benefit after years of ineffective treatments. He endorses it to fellow officers and others.
Lowell General Hospital seeks funds to expand facilities as annual meeting reports rising patient load and crowded wards. President William H. White notes 392 admissions in 1901, 217 discharged as cured, 99 improved, 29 deaths, 21 births, and increased payments from patients while free treatment declines. urges public gifts to sustain and extend services and training.
At the board of police meeting Patrolman Neeley was fined 14 days pay and lost annual vacation for violations of the police manual while Patrolman Creamer received seven days pay for a rule 19 infraction. Licenses granted include common victuallers and junk collectors. several names and addresses listed. The licenses of Andrew Martin and Fred Beaudry for common victuallers were revoked.
The Boston Home Journal praises Miss Wetmore for a sweet rare voice and poised charm. She will perform with harpist Mr. Schuecker at the Lowell Orchestral Society recital next Sunday afternoon with reserved seating available at Austin's music store.
A note on changing odors for perfume lovers highlights a Sandal Wood Extract from Japan praised for its lasting, sweet scent. Sold in odd shaped bottles around 1.5 ounces for 50c, with Violets of France at 60c per ounce as a comparison. Imported in bulk by Carleton & Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street.
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