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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1898

Page

5

Children’s Day Observed in Universalist Churches

Universalist congregations held Children’s Day with morning services honoring the little ones. Floral decor at First Universalist and a program including anthems, readings, recitations by Jack Dow Gladys Brown Gertrude Lane Edward Jenkins Harry Brown Benjamin Ranlett Mary Stone and addresses by Rev. C. E. Fisher. Potted plants were given to the children.

First Universalist Jack Dow Gladys Brown Gertrude Lane Edward Jenkins Harry Brown Benjamin

Grace church displays abundant floral decorations and services

At Grace church an elaborate display of wild and cultivated flowers filled the chancel. Decorations were organized by Henry H. Harris and a list of ladies. A child program of songs and recitations directed by Supt. George A. Gardner and Miss Helen A. Stillings accompanied nine infant dedications to the Lord.

Grace Church Henry H. Harris Lizzie G. Dayton L. Belle Hard Lillian W. Hard Cora Wilson Brenda Pettingill Alice Starbird Ae W. H. Hard Helen Lavelle George A. Gardner R. A. Greene Helen A. Stillings

Children’s day observed at Paige Street Free Baptist

Rain failed to dampen turnout as Paige Street Free Baptist held a children’s day with a full program. Processional song We’re Marching Through Zion impressed the crowd while solos recitations and department exercises showcased graduates from primary to junior divisions under Rev. A. E. Wilson.

Paige Street Free Baptist Church Zion Viola Marshall Stella Marshall Edith Chapman Harris Lathrop A. E. Wilson Elsie Grant Lottie Evans Carrie Meister Pred Tedford Clarence Perham Harry Lothrop Ensley Armstrong Roy Trench Clayton Kimball Mildre Brennan Isabelle Wiggin Eeith Chapman Eva Hunt Irma’ Brock Rena Brock Mabel Colwell Ada Brown Grace Schermerhorn Carrie Evans Bessie Evans

Centralville M. E. Church Hosts Large Children’s Day

Despite threatening weather Centralville M. E. church drew a large crowd for a children's day concert. The program featured an evergreen arch, a panel reading Unto Me, an anthem, guided readings by a Sunday school, prayers by the pastor, recitations by listed children, choir singing, and class exercises led by Mrs. Bowler and Marion Bowler with G. W. Titus in charge.

Centralville M. E Ethel Brunell Alice Jenkins Ellen Jenkins Russel M. Fox Bertie Hibbard Robbie Fedadmonds Harold Kerr Effie Morris Arthur Booth Bessie Johnson Roy Mills

Sermon on Immortality and Luck in June Series at Kirk Street

The Kirk Street church morning sermon discussed immortality with quotations from scientists, while the evening address titled The Lucky and the Unlucky argued against luck and special privileges. It urged hard work and godliness as key to real success and noted the value of a simple life on a farm and the strain on women from high calling careers.

Kirk Street Alexander Caesar Sulla

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do with thy might

It extols living faithfully in any small sphere as true success and notes managers seek determined young men. It cites biblical guidance about prosperity for the godly and encourages self-reliant effort for influence and advancement.

John Street Church Hosts Home Mission Offering

Despite heavy rain John Street Church emphasized its annual home missionary Sunday with speaker Mr. Johnson, now two years on the state home missionary society executive. He recounted the national society meeting in Cleveland stressing urgent work in great cities to counter corruption and barbarism. He noted Lowell as a field needing generous support and highlighted multilingual missions. A collection was taken and next Sunday’s offering will continue the fund. The pastor will exchange pulpit duties with Miss Sarah Dixon of Tyngsboro Congregational Church.

John Street Johnson State Home Missionary Society National Society Cleveland Ohio Dr. Post St. Louis West Lowell Home Missionary Society Cause of Name Missions Sarah Dixon Congregational Church Tyngsboro

Value of Education sermon at First Trinitarian Church

Rev George F Kenn gott spoke on The Value of an Education noting students face sacrifices and the rise of independent study. He urged perseverance, moral character, and church school linkages while stressing education shapes life and eternity with Christ guidance. Rev Smith Thomas Ford preached at First Baptist church last night.

George F. Kenngott First Trinitarian Church Gladstone Rev. Smith Thomas Ford First Baptist Church

Banquet of Sin sermon warns of doom for transgression

A preacher condemns sin using Bible and history examples, urging youths to abandon Satan’s tools and avoid the banquet of sin. He cites natural law for holy living, noting those who wreck lives face their own penalties and urging choice of truth, hope, and heaven.

Satan

Visions of seraphim and the Holy Spirit in Isaiah sermon

Rev Dr Curnick preaches on Isa VI and the live coal symbol of atonement, the Holy Spirit, and Sin’s purging. He compares lives to volcanos, urging casting out idols and seeking the Spirit to empower service, citing Isaiah I will go, send me.

Dr. Curnick Isa God Christ Isaiah

Children Observance at First Congregational Church

Sunday services at the First Congregational church featured fitting decorations including a laurel arch with the inscription Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me. An evening letter from Capt. Greig at Camp Alger dated June 10 conveyed thanks for favors. The Junior Y P S C E voted to send bandana handkerchiefs to Co. M at Camp Alger.

First Congregational Church Greig Camp Alger Co. M

Catholic Church Under Assault Is Denounced In Sermon

Rev. W. D. Joyce preached on modern assaults against Catholicism at Immaculate Conception Church noting persecution across nations and urging Catholics to live faithfully. He defended the church’s global duty and loyalty to country as the choir, directed by Mr. P. P. Haggerty, sang Mozart’s Twelfth Mass.

Immaculate Conception M. D. Joyce O. M. IL Joyce United States P. P. Haggerty

Pleasing Y M C A entertainment for St Johns hospital

A large audience enjoyed a diverse program at the Y M C A hall on Stackpole street last night. Mrs Ware organized the Pennsylvania table for the forthcoming colonial bazaar. a dozen numbers featured vocal and instrumental performances by local talent including Mrs C M Williams Miss Mary Gorman Mr James A Murphy Mr T B Boulger and Mrs Julia Twomey Reynolds with contributions by Miss Helen Brogan and others. The show entertained the crowd and supported the hospital fundraiser.

Y. M. C. I. Hall Stackpole Street Pennsylvania Table St. John's Hospital Ware C. M. Williams Mary Gorman James A. Murphy T. B. Boulger

Fire Alarm at 52 Bridge Street Boarding House

An alarm from box 18 at 6 45 am reported a small fire in the rear top floor of the three story brick boarding house at 52 Bridge street occupied by Edward Bushey. Damage nominal. Cause unknown. Property owned by George B White of Boston and insured.

Bridge Street Edward Bushey George B. White Boston

Massachusetts Mohair Plush Club Defeats North Billerica At Fordway Park

The newly organized Massachusetts Mohair Plush Club cricket team beat North Billerica by 83 runs at Fordway Park, Billerica. Thomas Southam starred with the bat, Chas Aveyard took three for five, and Brooke Southam and Hutchinson led strong bowling for the Mohair club.

Massachusetts Mohair Plush Co. Cricket Club North Billerica Club Fordway Park Billerica Thomas Southam Chas. Aveyard Brooke Southam Hutchinson North Billerica

Emeralds Clash With South Ends Ends Abruptly at Fairgrounds

In Saturday's game at the Fairgrounds the Emeralds led from the start but a sixth inning out call on Donovan at home by Umpire Lynch sparked controversy. Merritt was ordered out after heated remarks, the South Ends protested to league officials, and the Emeralds, paced by Rourk on the mound, held the edge as Hoffman and Sticks contributed solid at bats and defense.

Emeralds South Ends Fairgrounds Lynch Donovan The Davis Merritt South Nds Union Emerald Rourk Carter Lawrence Will. Hoffman Stirks Kane McGuane Malone Cnet Hoffman Maguire O Whalen McVey Reagan Qualey Ledwidge Fratus Carter P South Tfnds Davis Maguire Tal -Gunner Hoffman John J. Lynch

Bunting Club suffers heavy defeat at Merrimac eleven

The United States Bunting cricket club visited Lawrence Saturday afternoon and lost to Merrimac eleven by 184 for nine wickets to 44. The match, played for Lawrence General hospital, drew a large attendance and raised a neat sum. J. Smith scored 55 not out for Merrimac, with other standout contributions from Hird and Greenwood.

United States

Lowell High School Narrowly Loses 15–14 in 10 Inning Affair

Lowell High School faced Red Stockings of North Andover at Glen Forest grounds on Saturday afternoon in a 10 inning clash. The Red Stockings triumphed 15 to 14 after a high scoring extra frame.

Lowell Glen Forest Lowell High School Red Stockings North Andover Glen Forest Grounds Lowell High

French thrift judged by English writer’s sharp critique

An English writer criticizes French housekeepers for “pernicious economy” in thrift. He derides meagre meals and soups, noting soup meat and boot heel anecdotes as emblematic. American travelers corroborate fatigue with soup dishes, while praising flavoring and garnishing in French cooking.

New York Post

Thompson Hardware Flag Offer For Fourth Of July

Thompson Hardware promotes a limited time flag sale for the Fourth of July urging readers to order immediately to ensure holiday decorations arrive in time. The notice highlights patriotic flags and urges customers to act now to secure stock.

The Thompson Hardware Company

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