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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1902

Page

10

Grace church event adds piano recital social

A coffee party and pianola recital will be held at Grace church on Thursday evening with admission for adults 25 cents and children 15 cents. After 7 45 pm admission with out supper is 15 cents. The advertisement notes M Steinert Sons Co operates 36 stores enabling low prices and carries leading makes. Mrs C E VanDeusen of Kilbourn Wis reports stomach and constipation relief from Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold at drug stores for 25 cents.

Horrie Grace Church M. Steinert & Sons Co C. E. VanDeusen Kilbourn Wis

Miss Carrie McGarvey Ill at Home in Local News

Local note reports Miss Carrie McGarvey daughter of James F. McGarvey proprietor of the Central Cash market is seriously ill at her home. Also covered are Garfield Colony meeting initiation, Rev Dr Martin installation as Kirk Street pastor, and the 15th wedding anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. John Thorne at 20 Fernald Street with guests from Providence Boston Salem Gloucester Lawrence North Chelmsford and a lengthy social programme.

Carrie McGarvey James F. McGarvey Central Cash Market Garfield Colony Pilgrim Fathers Lucius Tuttle Boston & Maine Dr. Martin Kirk Street John Thorne Fernald Street Thorne Silas Jaques Fred Harmon Crouche Lennox Brown Ripley Chalmers Ethel Walsh Daisy J. Duncan Quets Whittaker

State Republican Club Elects Notable Massachusetts Members

A meeting of the election committee of the Massachusetts State Republican Club elected a large slate of new members. The roster includes prominent business leaders and manufacturers from across the state such as Benjamin H. Anthony, Arthur H. Atwood, Frank E. Bailey, Charles Knowles Bolton, Frederick W. Houlton, and many others from Springfield, Brockton, Lowell, Haverhill, Boston, and more. The list features several well known political figures and local executives aligning with the party’s Massachusetts leadership.

Republican Club of Massachusetts Commonwealth Benjamin H. Anthony New Bedford Arthur H. Atwood Winthrop Frank E. Bailey Lowell Charles Knowles Bolton Shirley Frederick W. Houlton Spencer Charles K. Brown Newton Lewis F. Carr Springfield Edwin H A. E. Locke Lexington John G. Mackintosh Albert K. McKenzie Gloucester Arthur F. Moody Lynn Charles H. Mulligan Chas. H. Nelson North Grafton Walter L. Parker David G. Pratt Middleboro W. S. Southworth Roger F. Sturgis Boston William L.thompson Harry &. Tripp Clarence W. Whidden John K. White Edgartown Elbridge G. Wood Haverhill Albert L. Wyman

Evangelist Greenwood Preaches The Second Coming Series

Evangelist Greenwood will conduct afternoon sermons this week on The Second Coming of Christ. Today at 3 p m he speaks on Practical Aspects or the Doctrine of Christ's Second Coming and at 7 p m on Ex cuses.

Evangelist Greenwood

Pept-iron touted as up-to-date iron tonic

Hood's Pills promote Peptiron as a palatable iron preparation for the pale and weak. It claims quick absorption and no teeth or digestion issues, offered as a liquid cordial at 1 per bottle or chocolate-coated pills at 1 per box, by Hood's Sarsaparilla Co.

I. Hood CO Hood’s Sarsaparilia Lower Mass U.S. A

Overseers Debate Boiler Repairs and Eight Hour Law

City hall session pits Overseers of the Poor against costs for boiler repairs at the city farm. Dispute centers on a 3128.80 bill and whether work exceeded prior estimates. Discussions touch on labor hours, union involvement, and seeking city solicitor guidance.

City Hall Mr. Connolly Bertrand Connolly Mr. Bertrand Joseph F. Convery Trades and Labor Council City Farm Mr. Holgate Trades and Labor Convery Courtney Donlan

Cemetery land inquiry spurs Edson extension debate

A special committee traveled to Edson Cemetery to assess land needs after trustees urged expansion. They found 18 acres unoccupied and that 40 to 50 more acres were required immediately, including land owned by William Manning priced at about 1000 dollars per acre though some parcels are assessed at 100 dollars. The outing prompted further inquiry into the land purchase.

Edson William Manning

Armory Notes On Sixth Regiment Drill

The Sixth reg iment local companies prepare for the state inspection with a well attended Puffiam Guards drill. Private John Grenier has cigars and Herbert Maxwell joined the company. A school of instruction was held and Sergt Brackley explained rifle parts and care as rifle practice opens at the Dracut range Saturday afternoon for militia members to qualify.

Puffiam Guards Herbert Maxwell John Grenier Sergt. Brackley Dracut Range

Rich goldfields Rumored on Shilka River Banks

Reports claim valuable gold deposits lie along the Shilka river about fifty miles from Neschinsk in the Trans-Baikale region, sparking speculative interest in the local area.

Vienna Shilka Neschinsk Trans-Baikale

Lowell auction of Jotham Goodell real estate on Cabot Street

Auctioneers offer substantial Lowell property at 72 74 76 Cabot and 68 for improvement or renting. Includes 20 rooms across two blocks, 13 rooms in another two tenements, 62 ft Cabot frontage and 24 ft rear passage, with water closets gas city water sewerage and good income of 104 dollars per month. Sold at absolute auction March 6 1902 at 2 30 pm with 850 deposit, mortgage option at 5 percent, plan available at auctioneers office.

Cabot Street Merrimack Moody Streets Jotham Goodell Moody Street Cabot Streets Lowell

Progressive Supper A church fair fundraiser event

The First Congregational church ladies hosted a progressive supper to support the annual fair and wedding anniversary fair. From six to nine, 30 tables served five courses as guests rotated through tracks. Mrs Harry Dunlap led the event with candy table by the Warfield sisters. Music featured W P Hovey mandolin and Lowell Textile School Mandolin and Guitar Club.

First Congregational Church Ladies’ Benevolent Society Harry Dunlap Alfred Evans William Evans Alfred Jury George Harris George Perkins O. S. Campbell George Pettey A. J. Pradel Mr. Smith

Grand Opera in Boston Opens Week of March 10

Maurice Grau and his Metropolitan Opera Company begin a two week run at the Boston theatre next Monday evening March 10. Box office reports strong demand as general sale started yesterday. The Boston season promises a sumptuous program with casts largely the same as New York and complete scenic outfits including Paderewski's Man from Maniu.

Maurice Grau Metropolitan Opera House New York City Boston Theatre Boston New England New York

Opera Roles Shaping Up as Major Triumphs

The Gypsy role in Manru is the supreme triumph for the great tenor. Mme Sembrich as Alana captivated New York's first night, deemed incomparable. Bispham as Urok the dwarf crafted a masterful portrayal. The Boston cast mirrors New York's lineup for Manru.

Mme. Sembrich Alana Manra New York Mr. Bispham Urok the Dwarf Boston

Merrimack River Baptists Rally at Worthen Street Church

Merrimack River Baptist Christian Endeavor societies gather at Worthen Street Baptist church for a rally tonight. The group has held meetings in Lawrence and Haverhill, with strong attendance. Speakers include Rev. E. C. Earle of Lawrence and Rev. E. C. Herrick of Charles Town.

Christian Endeavor Worthen Street Church Christian Endeavor Societies Merrimack River Baptist Association Worthen Street Baptist Church Lawrence Haverhill E. C. Earle Harvard Street Church Boston E. C. Herrick First Baptist Church Charlestown

Hour sale at Wood's jewelry store today

Special hour sale announced at Wood's jewelry by Mr Wood, Lowell's active jeweler. Bargains run from 3 to 4 PM, featuring silverware tea spoons Rogers knives and Boston bags, with low prices to attract customers and boost sales this afternoon.

Wood Mr. Wood Lowell Boston

Middlesex North Pomona Grange Meeting Set in Bridge Street Hall

The next Middlesex North Pomona Grange gathering will be held at Odd Fellows hall on Bridge Street Friday March 7. Morning session starts at 10 o'clock with fourth degree at 10 45. Fourth degree members admitted. Committee reports at 2 pm. Open meeting with attendance of friends. Special agriculture report chaired by A H Andrews with music readings and address by State lecturer C H Rice.

Middlesex North Pomona Grange Odd Fellows’ Hall Bridge Street Friends A. H. Andrews C. H. Rice

Special Committee Appointed to Consider Edson Cemetery Land

The Free List Council meets with 21 members present as a special committee is appointed to study purchasing additional land for Edson Cemetery. Debate over free use of Huntington Hall to multiple organizations ends with a committee referral and approval to direct the city solicitor to attend the Lowell Gas Light stock hearing in Boston.

Edson Cemetery W. E. Badger Merrimack Huntington Hall Salvation Army Highland Social Club Highland Wheelmen Pickerin Volunteers of America Spindle City Adams Pine Hill Yacht Club Murphy Rifle Guards Ward 1 Casey Committee On Lands and Buildings Edson Committee On Appropriations Pickering Henderson Roche Boston Lowell Gas Light Company

Woolen Weavers Rally for Strike Support in Merrimack

A Merrimack street hall gathering drew 800 plus union members from city mills to back the strike at Standard Worsted. Peter McDermott warned the two loom system hurts wages as locals pledged ongoing assistance and benefits to strikers. Team Drivers also met, adding new initiates and issuing cards to promote union cohesion with city firms and council support.

Loom Fixers Merrimack Street Peter McDermott Standard Worsted Mills Providence R. I Standard Worsted McDermott Leather Workers’ Hall Central Street

William Kershaw to speak on labor matters Friday

William Kershaw will address labor matters in the Huntington Hall committee room at eight o'clock Friday. He will welcome all interested in the question.

William Kershaw Huntington Hall

Postum Coffee Beverage Boiled to Enhance Flavor

A letter promoted by Postum Co. describes boiling Postum for fifteen minutes to extract flavor and demonstrate health benefits. It cites a Salem Oregon woman who avoided wakefulness and dyspepsia after switching from coffee, and a husband who recovered health and gained weight on Postum.

Salem Ore Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Father John’s Medicine touted as safe cold cure

An advertisement warns against disguised poisons in medicines and promotes Father John’s Medicine as a safe alternative without opium morphine arsenic or other nerve deadeners. It claims to cure colds throat and lung troubles and to prevent pneumonia and consumption. A testimonial from Alfred Michaud of Lawrence Massachusetts reports eight months of illness improved after one month of use and six pounds gained.

John Alfred Michaud Lowell Street Lawrence Mass Father John

Fraternal Lincoln Lodge Odd Fellows Anniversary Banquet

Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows celebrated its 28th anniversary with 165 attendees at the banquet hall. Past Grand George Scarlet presided, Rev. N. W. Matthews spoke on fellowship and manhood, and an entertainment segment followed with Long, Needham, Pepin, Roberts, Taylor, Dow, Sutcliffe, and a harmony act.

Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows George Scarlet N. W. Matthews Osmond Long Harry Needham W. H. Pepin F. L. Roberts Miss Taylor May Dow Glidden Sutcliffe Messrs James Cornock George Scott Sidney Drewett George Harris Robert Gordon James Smith G. W. Frazer John Breen Robert Symonds

Temperance Society Meeting And Whist Winners

Last night the temperance society, with 75 attendees, admitted five new members and discussed the St Patrick’s day parade. Marshal Martin J Hardan reported enthusiasm. A smoke talk by Daniel J Donahue is set for next Tuesday at 8 pm with invitations sent to the St John Temperance society of North Chelmsford and the Ieather Mathews of North Billerica. Oberlin lodge Odd Fellows hosted a whist tournament after the meeting, twenty tables played two hours with prizes awarded to ladies Maud Taylor J N Wright H P Paradis and gentlemen A McPherres J E Thompson Edward A Welch and others.

Martin J. Hardan St. John Temperance Society North Chelmsford Ieather Mathews North Billerica Mathew Temperance Institute Daniel J. Donahue Oberlin Lodge of Odd Fellows John J. Hibbs John W. Killpartrick Geo. A. Fender Maud Taylor J. N. Wright H. P. Paradis A. McPherres J. E. Thompson Edward A. Welch A. W. Adset Reagan

A Royal Road From Lowell to Boston

The Nesmith street route via Tewksbury Winchester and Medford offers a low 25 cent fare. Riders praise the smooth cars and pleasant scenery claiming a two hour city to city trip on a future popular corridor.

Europe Lowell Boston Nesmith Street Tewksbury Winchester Medford

Union Religious Meetings to be Held in City

A series of union religious meetings organized by Gorham Street Methodist Immanuel Baptist and Berean Methodist churches will be led by evangelist Lawrence B Greenwood. The first week runs Tuesday March 11 at Immanuel Baptist with daily services at 3 and 7 30 pm and the second week at Gorham Street Methodist church at the same times. A large union chorus choir will lead the singing under the church leaders. Preparatory meetings are set for Thursday and Friday at Berean Methodist Moore Street and Immanuel Baptist Blossom Street.

Gorham Street Methodist Immanuel Baptist Berean Methodist Lawrence B. Greenwood Immanuel Baptist Church Gorham Street Methodist Church Berean Methodist Church Moore Street Blossom Street

Y W C A Notes Prayers Music Event This Week

The midweek prayer and praise service is set for 7 30 to 8 o clock followed by the Comfort club monthly meeting. Members are urged to attend. Miss Raynes will give a musicale Saturday at 7 45 inviting all girls and women to join.

Comfort Club

Lowell Gas Light Co Secondhand gas ranges for sale

Lowell Gas Light Co offers a large lot of secondhand gas ranges, some nearly new, advertised for very low prices. The sale emphasizes value and bargain pricing.

Free medicine spoons offer accurate dose measures

An authority notes ordinary domestic spoons vary in capacity from 75 to 130 minims, risking misdosage for potent medicines. Carleton & Hovey of 238 Merrimack Street provide free accurately graduated medicine spoons in tea, dessert, and tablespoon sizes to ensure correct doses.

Drug Journal Carleton & Hovey Merrimack Street

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