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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1898

Page

5

Exhibition at Training School Draws Large Attendees

Large crowds visited the High school hall to view the teacher and pupil work from the Training school exhibition. Water color views, flowers, birds, dolls from nations, and designs for wallpaper, tiles, stained glass and fabrics showcased student talent. Notable pieces included a Lena Doyle poem about the Alhambra and studies across history, literature, geography, and art.

Gibraltar Wheeler Katherine Law Cuba Philippines Cape Verde Islands Elsie Puffer Elizabeth Butler Snow Hoar

Carnival of Days at John Street Church Vestry

The entertainment committee hosted a Carnival of Days in the vestry on Wednesday evening. Holiday themed sales tables lined the room with attendants in historic costumes. The Memorial day segment drew praise as the choir hid, patriotic pieces were performed, and High School cadets led a drill under Cadet Regimental Adjutant Lloyd Haworth. A flower girl procession closed the program around bayonets while singing national tunes. Susie Winter chaired the event with assistants Gregg Snow Blanden and Briggs.

John Street Congregational Church Lloyd Haworth Susie Winter Gregg Snow Blanden Briggs

Probate Court names wills and administrations list

June 7 probate court session lists wills presented for probate including A L Jackson Hudson Mary A Woburn Thomas Rice Reading M E Gilson Groton G W Putnam Reading Curtis Clifford Wakefield Esther Smith Westford Administrations granted to I v Whitcomb Concord Addison Churchill Lowell Lucy Wilson Wayland Caroline Woodward Reading Dudley Melendy Reading John Bacon Woburn Co S Morse Lowell Laura Adams Chelmsford S D Osterhout Lowell G W Trowbridge Stoneham C O Green Ashby L H Dupee Arlington Patrick Farnan Lowell Thomas McDonald Pepperell Effie Rawson Holliston Patrick Kennedy Jr Lowell Waldo A Wallingford Lexington Alma L Graham Maynard Nora Fitzgerald Lowell Alice F Simpson Arlington Phebe B White Ayer Sarand Bagsrt Beagine

A.L. Jackson Hudson Mary A Woburn Thomas Rice Reading M. E. Gilson Groton G. W. Putnam Curtis Clifford Wake- Reid Esther Smith Westford I. v. Whitcomb Concord Addison Churchill Lowell Lucy Wilson Wayland Caroline Woodward Dudley Melendy John Bacon Woburn Co. S. Morse Laura Adams

Wife Murderer in Lowell Describes Fatal Struggle

Ellis and his wife were found killed after a violent confrontation at Schofield's old house near the bridge. Daly the barber and James Hiland aided in subduing Ellis, who cut his own throat as Hiland and others restrained him. Mrs Ellis died after a four inch neck wound. Ellis survived briefly in hospital before dying. Neighbors and authorities gathered as officers investigated the brutal double tragedy.

Hiland James Hiland Daly Tewksbury Schofield Ellis Lynch Massachusetts Lowell Brosnan Benjamin H. Hartwell Ayer Joseph Ellis J. W. Brooks Undertaking

Pe-ru-na Promises Nerves Relief for Catarrh

Columbus woman Mrs. C. C. Filler testifies after fifteen years of nervous prostration that Pe-ru-na cured her catarrh and gave immediate relief after failing with several physicians. The notice promotes Pe-ru-na as sold by all druggists.

C. C. Filler Columbus Ohio

From Water to Alcoholic Drinks Talk in Middlesex County

Mrs. Arthur F. Blanchard gave a entertaining Washington trip talk with pictures and a George Washington hatchet souvenir. Rev. George F. Clark spoke on Washing ton’s early days. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for September at Mrs. Ellen A. Holbrook. Mrs. Alice Fletcher of Hartford and her mother Mrs. Hoar returned home this week.

Arthur F. Blanchard Washington George Washington George F. Clark Ellen A. Holbrook Alice Fletcher Hartford Conn Hoar

West Chelmsford Local Moves and Social News

Dr Virgin and family have moved into a new house in West Chelmsford. The old house was bought by George C. Moore of North Chelmsford and will be moved next to M. H. Winship's store on land formerly the fire shop. Moore plans land clearing to the main street. The village fire ladder house moved to Depot street on land of old mill owners. Cards are out for the marriage of Fred Edwards and Edith McGregor. Burtt family from Pawtucket visiting Aunt Mary Winship. Whitney, who ran Roby farm in Dunstable, has leased the Gammell farm from James Brown. Gammell moved into Geo. Snow's house. H. E. Fletcher family visiting Vermont. Edward Moore family started June 3 for Moosehead Lake, Me.

Dr. Virgin George C. Moore North Chelmsford M. H. Winship Moore Depot Street Fred Edwards William C. Edwards Edith McGregor Henry McGregor William Burtt Pawtucket R. I Mary Winship Whitney

Pastoral services and community gatherings noted

Rev W F Brown preached at the Congregational house while Rev Lyman Mevis was away in Littleton N H. An evening missions talk followed. Children's day plans, a fine Unitarian musical program, and songs by Dr B Jackson Miss Festina Wilkins J E Taylor Mrs Marion Worthley and Abt music are reported. Birthday joys for Mrs D W Robbins with a red white and blue cake and guests H W Wilson. Strawberry festival attendance was affected by weather at Union hall with schoolchildren singing and Mrs Worthley leading music.

W. F. Brown Congregational House Boston Lyman Mevis Littleton Brown Unitarian Church B. Jackson Festina Wilkins J. E. Taylor Marion Powers Worthley Hamilton Grey Jesus Abt Carlisle Billerica D. W. Robbins H. W. Wilson Robbins Union Hall Marion Worthley Manning Griffin Fannie Emeline Taylor Nathan Taylor Worcester

Graduation exercises at Centre High School Chelmsford

Chelmsford senior class will graduate Thursday evening June 16 at town hall at 8 o'clock with past graduates Hattie Emerson Pearl Dyar Sadie Devine and others. Chelmsford orchestra will provide instrumental music and Lowell's Geo F E Burns will sing. Also notes on strawberry festival at Unitarian society, electric line talks, local notices, and community events across Chelmsford and Billerica.

Centre High School Town Hall Hattie M. Emerson Pearl F. Dyar Sadie M. Devine Alexina Bremner Belle M. Gould Grace Burns Lowell Walter Redman Redman Chelmsford The Unitarian Society Acton S. W. Parkhurst J. E. Warren Union Golden Cove Hattie M. Hall Dunstable Edward Adams Maud Adams Chas. F. Burtt Chas. Curesaden Wm. Delaney Ethel B. Gates Lizzie Gould A. Gay

Funeral of Horace Holt Held in Laconia New Hampshire

The funeral for Horace Holt was held on the 29th with Rev. C. H. Ellis and Rev. B. E. Bartlett officiating. Selections were sung by C. W. Averell, F. S. Kimball, Ervin E. Smith, Nellie P. Parker. Burial followed in Laconia New Hampshire with floral tributes from family and others.

Financial Markets Report from Bright Sears Co in NY

Financial, Today's Boston and New York Markets reported by Bright Sears & Co in New York market coverage. The brief notes price movements and sector highlights with emphasis on banks and industrials.

Boston New York Bright, Sears & Co

Emulus Thompson commandery initiates and officers

The Emulus Thompson commandery had one initiation at last night’s meeting. Election of officers is planned for the next meeting. The Primary Teachers union holds a 4.30 pm Friday meeting at Paige Street church vestry with Mrs. W. O. Bennett of Worcester giving an address on Junior Work. A Kirk Street church sociable tonight supports Miss Marietta Melvin’s China school. Miss Melvin taught at Lowell High and appreciates hometown support.

Emulus Thompson Golden Cross Paige Street W. O. Bennett Worcester Kirk Street Marietta Melvin China Melvin

Social and Supper by Chelmsford Street Church Ladies

The last social and supper of the season was held Wednesday by the Chelmsford Street F. B. church ladies. Supper served in the vestry from 6 to 8, followed by music and readings. Rev. and Mrs. Lockhart received a quartered oak sideboard as thanks. Remarks by Rev. Charles Frost. Entertainment directed by Miss Florence Blood, with Mrs. Roberts and helpers assisting.

Chelmsford Street F. B Lockhart Charles Frost Florence Blood Roberts

Tomorrow Great Bargains In Dry Goods Sale Ad

Tomorrow morning in the basement bargain department A G Pollard Co offers one fourth regular prices from J G Cote stock of dry and fancy goods including dress goods prints ginghams cottons corsets ribbons and handkerchiefs. Ellingwood Co sells Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central streets.

J. G. Cote A. G. Pollard & CO John Bevins the Press Anthon Iowa Chamberlain Ellingwood & Co Merrimack Central Middlesex Central Streets Cote

Maltox makes the old feel young in Humorous Bits

A lighthearted snippet from Tit-Bits features Mrs. Oatcake insisting on carrying a horse’s burden herself, turning a cab call into a witty exchange. The humane tone shows old age humor with a sly companionable charm.

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