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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1902

Page

2

Out Classed Plymouth Falls to Lowell in Hockey Clash

Plymouth was outmatched as Lowell dominated the rink 6 to 1. Hart starred for Lowell while Plymouth’s weak offense managed only two goals, one coming on a foul. Attendance reached 700 in Plymouth with multiple penalties and solid Lowell defense.

Plymouth Lowell Hart Dean’s Smith’s Jaques Dodd’s Baker’s Falls & Burkinshaw Iddlesex St Lowell, Mass

Local High School Scores Reported in Two Matches

Plymouth-Lowell defeated Plymouth 6 to 1 while Clinton-Clinton routed Lawrence 10 to 2 and Worcester-Worcester won 16 to 6 against Leighton.

Clinton Lawrence Wiley H. Devlin Lyon Linc Clinton Cunningham Hadley Lawrence Jason Lincoln Clinton Lincoln Lawrence Seeeeseees Clinton Cunningham Clinton Farrell Cashman Tibbetts Morse Hartwell Worcester Lewiston Clinton Lawrence Cunningham Jason Lincoln Hadley Gavitt Hadley Ec Lyon Garner Wiley Cashman Plymouth Lowell

Polo Shots and Ticket Tips from Lewiston at Lowell

Lewiston visits Lowell tonight for polo action as Lawrence baseball signs a Lowell player. Ticket holders will use the side door to avoid main entrance lines, while Plymouth plans a town theater next season signaling polo’s final year here.

Lawrence Lowell Plymouth

Opposition in Plymouth barred for Farrell

Lawrence tele gram notes Farrell is barred from playing in Plymouth as selectmen refuse his participation while multiple towns discuss lineups and players. The report cites Whipple, Jake Morse, Hart, Devlin, and Pierce, with praise and criticism across Lowell and Lawrence teams and upcoming amateur games.

Charlie Farrell Plymouth Farrell

Base Ball Notes on New England League Salaries

The New England league is poised for a fast minor league structure with solid finances and higher salaries across the board. Managers expect a 25 to 50 percent raise, and Lowell players will gain accordingly. Mesager Smith of Manchester backs several players and may supply Parsons with others for Lawrence Farrell Kelly Clark and Skeets.

New England Lowell Mesager Smith Manchester Parsons Lawrence Farrell Kelly Clark Skeets Smith Sheets

Managers jockey for minor league talent across New England

Scarcity of material tightens the race among Lowell Manchester and Lawrence as managers plan to recruit top minor league performers. Manager Lake vows strong spending while seeking recommendations others stress quick, skilled players. Parsons aims to build a fast Portland like squad in Lawrence and Fred Doe moves Lewiston players to Dover to vault a strong lineup.

Championship bicycle races at the Savoy headline

Elkes defeats Butler in a three mile sprint edging ahead on the final laps with a 3.58 1-5 time while Butler wins the later three mile race in 3.37 1 5. Midget Murphy and Charles Casey race two miles but Murphy crashes out when his chain breaks and Casey finishes strong in 2.58. A bite to the nose injures Culver. Murphy and Casey race again tonight as Patsy Keegan battles Butler for three miles and Elkes seeks to break the world record in an exhibition mile.

Savoy Elkes Butler Murphy Charles Casey Casey Culver Patsy Keegan

Burkes Beat Maynard In Huntington Hall Showdown

Burkes defeated Maynard 19 to 7 in Huntington hall with Regan as a standout, dodging past rivals and leading from early on. ONeil and Donnelly also featured, while Lynch and Keevers added goals and Regan led in scoring with four goals. Attendance reached 300.

Ti Burkes Maynard Huntington Hall Burkes Petey Regan O'Neil Donnelly Regan Harley Qualey Holmes O'Neil Ce Lynch Kelliher Keevers Donnelly Dionne O’niel Lynch Keevers Kelliher Harley Reevers Davis

P. A. C. to Meet South Framingham in League Clash

Basketball notes preview a P. A. C. home league game against South Framingham at Huntington hall this Saturday. South Framingham is cited as one of the league’s speediest teams and expected to push the locals hard. The notes also mention a Monday clash between P. A. C. and Burkes, with both sides intent on reversing a prior defeat.

South Framngham Huntington Hall South Framingham Burkes

Pyramid Pie Cure Ends 30 Year Pile Suffering

Thos E Wood of Sacramento reports lasting relief after one 50 cent box of Pyramid Pie Cure cured his piles. He endured a 30 year struggle and a nearly fatal operation before relief and walking improvement from the treatment. The ad claims quick cures for all forms and offers a free mail book from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.

Thos. E. Wood 17Th St Sacramento Cal Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Reserved seats available at Ellingwood’s drug store

Last week notice informs readers that those seeking reserved seats may obtain checks at Ellingwood's drug store.

Seatons Ellingwood Ellingwood's

Obituaries and social events in Tewksbury area

Funeral services for J W Goodhue were held at his North Street home with Rev C L Pierce and Rev E W Pride officiating. Interment in Centre cemetery. Ladies Aid held sociable in First Congregational vestry with piano solos by Car rie Dawson Theresa Small and John Rufie. High school social in Pickering hall with supper and games. Funeral for Mrs John S Carter held at her South Tewksbury home with Impressive services by Rev J Herbert Yeoman. duets by Harold J Patten and Ethel Fairgrieve. bearers F H Farmer J L Burtt J W Baldwin I M Locke. Burial in Centre cemetery. Undertaker Weinherk of Lowell in charge. Legislature committee and appropriation visited the State hospital to inspect proposed improvements.

J. W. Goodhue North Street First Baptist Church North Tewksbury E. W. Pride Andover Centre Cemetery Ladies’ Aid Society First Congregational Church Carrie Dawson Theresa Small John Rufie Pickering Hall John S. Carter South Tewksbury J. Herbert Yeoman Tewksbury Centre Harold J.patten Ethel Fairgrieve F.H. Farmer J. L. Burtt J. W. Baldwin

Ladies Sewing Circle Meets at Unitarian Society in Chelmsford

The Chelmsford Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Unitarian society held a Wednesday afternoon meeting with supper and an entertainment program. Mrs. Sarah Adams presided, with Mrs. W. S. Simons assisting in the kitchen and Mrs. Edgar F. Parkhurst and Mrs. S. H. Knight as efficient waiters. The evening featured music and readings, including Dutch selections by Mr. H. S. Perham, violin duets by Willie and Marian Adams, a recitation by Adelbert Adams, and songs by the group, with Emma L. Parkust and Belle Adams as accompanists. Birthday greetings were extended to Mrs. Rhoda Hoyt in South Street with visits from neighbors and friends, and her grandson Harry Hoyt attended.

Unitarian Society Sarah Adams W. S. Simons Edgar F. Parkhurst S. H. Knight H. S. Perham Willie and Harry Hoyt

North Chelmsford Post Letters and Local Activities

Unclaimed letters list includes Miss Mary Abber Mrs Laura Bryant Arthur Bentran Eugene Brown Joseph Scho field Jacob Hawker and J Williams. Wool sorters at George C Moores mill ready to meet any visiting basketball team. Merrimack river ice remains thin in places so walkers riders and skaters should keep off to avoid danger. John Marinel Jr finished cutting winter ice from Swans pond amount about 1200 tons. St Johns T A society plans debates in February and March and may hold a mock town meeting in March with the regular town warrant to follow.

Mary Abber Laura Bryant Arthur Bentran Eugene Brown Joseph Schofield Jacob Hawker J. Williams George C. Moore John Marinel, Jr Swan’s Pond Marinel St. John’s T. A. Society

Collar Industry Dominates Troy City Scene

About 15,000 people work in 27 Troy factories making collars and cuffs. The city, known as the Collar City, features giant and small shops along rail lines and main streets. Signs display collar industry terms and locals speak of turning pasting stitching and boxing, with merchants noting the analogy to other regional trades.

Troy Lansingburg Wear Nz Pittsburg Solingen Fall River

The Troy Collar and Cuff Industry Then and Now

A historical overview of Troy’s collar and cuff trade from its DIY roots to modern factories. It notes early makers including a Mrs. Brown, Ebenezer Brown, and later large-scale shops, laundry integration, mechanization, duties, and wages. It highlights women’s dominant labor, 40 mile home work reach, and strong export presence.

The Inventor of Dynamite and Universal Peace

The fifth Nobel prize tests devotion to universal peace. Nobel intended most of his fortune to fund this prize, to reward Europe’s greatest advance toward peace. He believed that increasing weapon deadliness did not motivate his plan.

Nobel Sweden France Italy United States Europe American Monthly Review of Reviews

Safety on Railways Improves With Electric Signals

The dispatching staff, telegraph operators, and engineers aim to prevent accidents amid frequent rail disasters. Electric signal systems in Chicago and Eastern Illinois railways reduce reliance on written orders, with red signals warning of danger and white or green indicating right of way or clear track. Headlights on lines like Chicago and Alton and Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific enhance safety, while trials in other routes show promise for broader adoption Columbus Dispatch.

Chicago & Eastern Isiinois Chicago & Eastern Illinois Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Chicago & Alton America Rock Island & Pacific A. J. Hill Chicago Union Pacific Pennsylvania Columbus Dispatch

Try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Now

If troubled with weak digestion belching sour stomach or dull feeling after meals try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets priced at 25 cents at all druggists.

Chamberlain

To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad

An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds if it fails and bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Gardner predicts quick win in San Francisco bout

George Gardner, middleweight champion, trains for a January 31 match in San Francisco against Jack Ton, with high confidence in a fast victory. He references past fights, notes weight gain, and discusses potential moves east for further bouts with Jack O’Brien and Walcott, while mentioning his training team Aleck Greggains and Dave Barry. He also comments on his rumored marriage and plans after the fight.

George Gardner Jack Ton Chicago San Francisco Gardner Courier- Citizen Tom Jack Root Carter Root Philadelphia Jack O'Brien England Lowell Walcott Aleck Greggains Pugilist Dave Barry George P. Gardner

Circulation Claims Critique By The Press Voices Caution

The Troy Press argues major papers refuse to publish circulation figures to avoid aiding dishonest rivals and misleading advertisers. It cites Honest publishers and courts in England and Troy showing affidavits often fail verification while savvy advertisers rely on reputations and actual performance. Local ads favor trusted papers over boastful claims.

The Scientific American Harper & Brothers America New York Herald Brooklyn Eagle New York Staats-Zeitung England Troy N. Y

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