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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1902

Page

5

Cured in Half an Hour by the New Germicide

A Vermont reader boosts Hyomei as a home remedy for croup and colds. George Sisson, pastor, reports rapid relief after 20 drops on flannel, praising Hyomei’s ability to ease breathing in half an hour and prevent pneumonia with regular use. The R T Booth Co offers outfits from 25 to 1.00 with a five day trial.

South Londonderry R. T. Booth Co Walter George Sisson M. E. Church Ithaca, N. Y

Potter changes business address to Hildreth building

W E Potter formerly senior member of W E Potter & Son moves his office to room 19 Hildreth building and invites customers to call or visit him there for service and business.

W. E. Potter W. E. Potter & Son Hildreth Building

Wild Dash Horse Kills One Injures Four In Cambridge

A runaway horse hitched to a sleigh on Massachusetts Avenue caused one death and serious injuries to four others as it sped from Central Square toward Harvard Bridge. Peter Lefrancis, 74, died en route to hospital. Charles Pearson of Jamaica Plain was badly injured and expected not to survive. Hannah Lynch and William H Parmenter suffered serious injuries but returned home. the horse was stopped in Boston after the dangerous dash. Several other unnamed bystanders were hurt.

Cambridge Massachusetts Avenue Central Square Harvard Bridge Struk Peter Lefrancis

Doctors and officers nominated by the President

Washington announces Senate nominees including Presley M. Rixey to Medical Inspector with rear admiral rank and Albert R. Coudon and Carlos J. Calkins advanced in naval ranks. Army candidates Henry B. Dixon George B. Pritchard Jr Alvord ne Anderson Herman A. Sievert receive promotions to captain and related cavalry posts.

Washington Senate W. W. Follett Colorado United States International Boundary Commission Mexico Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Presley M. Rixey Albert R. Coudon Carlos J. Calkins Marine Corps Alonzo C. Baker

Peary Club Holds Annual Meeting in New York

The Peary Arctic club re elected Morris K. Jessup as president Henry W. Cannon as treasurer Herbert Bridgman as secretary at its annual session January 21 in New York. Resolutions praised Peary for completing his 1901 Greenland voyage and honored Matthew Henson and Eskimo Ahngmalokto for accompanying him. Captain Samuel W. Bartlett was commended for guiding the Windward through the winter of 1900-01 at Cape Sabine. A steamer for next summer’s expedition was deferred to the executive committee.

New York Peary Arctic Club Morris K., Jessup Henry W. Cannon Herbert Bridgman Mr. Peary Greenland Matthew Henson Ahngmalokto Samuel W. Bartlett Cape Sabine

Uncle Tom's Cabin Live At The Opera House

The Opera house bills present Martin's grand Uncle Tom's Cabin with a 100 person company and three 60 foot cars of scenery. Also in the program All on Account of Eliza featuring Louis Mann and Clara Lipman, plus Tom Moore dramatization by Theodore Burt Sayre starring Andrew Mack Friday night at the Opera house.

Opera Martin Bill al. W. Martin Eliza Louis Mann Clara Lipman Leo Ditrichstein Mr. Mann New York State Eliza Carter Miss Lipman Paris Opera House Theodore Burt Sayre Tom Moore London Mr. Moore Mr. Sayre Andrew Mack

Weekend Showings Include Day Saturday Night Programs

A schedule note lists a day and Saturday night performances plus a matinee on Saturday. The slate highlights varied showtimes with a matinee and evening screenings for weekend audiences.

Enthusiastic Savoy bill praised in Lowell letter

A Lowell letter to the Savoy Theatre manager extols yesterday's show led by five mile bicycle race stars Harry Elkes and Tom Butler, praising animal acts, comedy by Sisson Wallace and Sisson, and many performers including May Sisson Dockray and Deagon. A. A. MacLean of Revere track plans more racing events.

Savoy Lowell Mass Savoy Theatre Harry Elkes Tom Butler Oscar P. Sisson Ester Wallace Mae Sisson Mr. Sisson Alfred Hummer Miss Wallace Diana Dimple Rose Humme R Edward Katharine Deagon Mr. Deagon Edward Avis Miss Ellen A. A. MacLean Revere Ikes and Butler MacLean

Last two shows of The Ivy Leaf at Music Hall

Music hall hosts the final two performances of The Ivy Leaf this afternoon and evening, drawing a large female audience attracted by ten cent seating for matinees except Saturdays and holidays. Weber's Dainty Duchess also headlines, praised for lavish costumes and scenery, with a strong chorus and celebrated cast led by Letta Meredith and Fenley Simonds, plus Raz Ma Taz and Exposition Four in the lineup.

Music Hall Weber Dempsey L. Lawrence Weber Dainty Duchess Letta Meredith Fenley Simonds Exposition Anderson The Four Huntings Paul Barnes

Barrows Murder Case Review Set for Friday

Augusta Me Jan 21 Gov Hill will review a petition by Mrs Mary E Barrows for a commutation of life sentence for murdering her husband in 1883. Convicted of first degree murder in Saco 1884 she faced execution but was commuted to life. Barrows shot Thomas Barrows of Kittery on Nov 14 1883.

Augusta Gov. Hill Mary E. Barrows Thomaston Supreme Court Saco

Charges Against Metcalf by Senate Panel

A Senate pensions subcommittee heard Col W S Metcalf defend himself against charges he killed two Filipino prisoners after a Philippine battle. Metcalf said he turned the prisoners over to others for rear transport and knew nothing further. Affidavits supported his account. the panel did not rule today.

Washington Senate Committee On Pensions Col. W. S Metcalf Topeka Kas Gol. Metcalf Calocan Philippines 2Th Kansas Volunteers

Distinguished Guests at New York Bar Association Meeting

Albany January 21. The 25th annual New York State Bar association meeting featured a distinguished audience greeting the French ambassador M Jules Cambon and James M Beck assistant attorney general. Guests included W K Townsend Montreal bar White Union College Raymond ex-presidents. Events included dinner with Chief Justice Parker and a Fort Orange club reception.

Albany N. Y New York State Bar Association Assembly Chamber M. Jules Cambon James M. Beck United States Parker Court of Appeals W. K. Townsend United States Circuit Court White Montreal Bar Raymond Union College State Bar Association Hornblower Beck Fort Orange Club

Amherst man reports relief from lumbago with Pain Balm

W. C. Williamson of Amherst Virginia says he suffered lumbago for over a year but found complete relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He notes other remedies failed. The product is sold by all druggists.

W. C. Williamson Amherst, Va Chamberlain

Alden Smith pleads for mercy on condemned Scheepers

Rep William Alden Smith of Michigan asks the State Department to urge Britain to withhold Commandant Scheepers death sentence in South Africa. He cites capture while sick, calls for prisoner of war rights under the Geneva Convention to avert retaliation and hinder peace prospects. The resolution urges the British government to set aside the sentence and grant POW immunities.

Washington William Alden Smith Michigan House Committee On Foreign Affairs State Department Scheepers South Africa Commandant Scheepers Orange Free State United States House of Representatives Senate

Accused Girl in Prayer

Della Jones, 19, daughter of Rev and Mrs Wm Jones of Muncie Indiana, has disappeared amid gossip and odd tales from neighbors. The Free Methodist minister father travels for protracted tent services in summer and allegedly prayed for her removal by death over her music and social conduct.

Muncie Ind Della Jones Wm. Jones

Northwestern lays three blocks of track on Ninth Street

In Lincoln Nebraska on January 21 the Northwestern Railroad quickly built three blocks of track into the business district from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The city council suspended rules to grant right of way. Mayor Winnett refused approval amid talk of an injunction as workers begun laying ties in snowdrifts with rails spiked to them and no police intervention.

Lincoln Neb Northwestern Railroad Company Ninth Street Winnett

Troops for Manila Leave New York on Buford

The US transport Buford sailed from New York bound for Manila carrying a large contingent of soldiers. Included are a battalion of the 27th infantry from Plattsburg, a squadron of the 11th cavalry from Fort Meyer, plus 22 27th infantry recruits and several others from Fort Slocum. Commanded by Col. Moore, the ship waited in the bay for morning departure.

New York United States Buford Manila 27Th Infantry Plattsburg Barracks 11Th Cavalry Fort Meyer 11Th Infantry 28Th Infantry Fort Slocum Col. Moore

House Democrats Set to Define Opposition Policy

Washington Jan 21 The committee of twelve appointed by House Democrats agrees 11 to 1 to tell the caucus the minority will not make platform declarations nor alter national platforms. Henry of Texas will offer a sub resolution reaffirming the Kansas City platform.

Washington House Democrats House Henry Texas Kansas City

Remarkable Cure of Croup Saves Boy's Life

A mother credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her little boy from a life threatening croup attack. She purchased the medicine from A I Steere in Goodwin and administered it per directions, noting the child's breathing improved after repeated doses and phlegm was cleared. The testimonial urges readers that the remedy is for sale by all druggists.

Croup Chamberlain A. I. Steere Goodwin 8. D Joel Demoni Inwood Iqwa

Bears Edge Team in Close Epee Bout

In a tight epee duel, a Bears fencer clinched a narrow victory as the crowd watched. The match highlighted strategic parries and decisive blade work from both competitors, underscoring the season’s rising talent.

Perfectly nourished body cures nervous exhaustion claims

An advertisement extols Johann Hoff's Extract as the only true cure for nervous debility. It alleges irregular diet and late hours cause nervous exhaustion and that ordinary tonics worsen the condition. The pitch cites Dr. Walter W. Naylor of Philadelphia praising the remedy, detailing improved digestion, nourishment, and strength, with Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole agents in New York.

Johann Hoff Eisner & Mendelson Co New York

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