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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
5
A long ailment described as female trouble, eight years of sickness, ends after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter from Mrs. J B E O'Donnell testifies to her relief and gratitude, noting the product's impact on her health and strength.
Pauline an amateur operetta in two parts was staged in North Chelmsford town hall to benefit the North Chelmsford brass band and Second Congregational church. Under Mrs. Bearce and Mrs. Duncan the 40-voice cast impressed, with standout turns by De Rohen, Dawson, Walch, Ripley, Scribner, Davis, Maclaren, Sanborn, Trombly, and others. The Queen role, flower girls, chic Callie, and a strong orchestra enhanced a fully crowd-pleasing performance directed by Gau dette.
Chelmsford hosts a Boston Kalmina Ladies quartette concert with Mr Walter David as humorist. Solos and duets showcase Mrs Eleanor Fox Allen Miss Alice Eastman Miss Haith Louise Munroe and Miss Edith Armstrong. Accompanist Miss Emma L Parkhurst earns praise. Community thanks directed to Geo Armstrong for support.
East Tewksbury residents hosted a surprise party for Miss Nellie Hunter who received a garnet ring. Centre and North village youths from the High school presented an entertainment in Pickering hall to raise funds for the school piano. The program drew a full audience and included a piano piece by Miss Carrie Dawson and a short farce Burglars by four students.
Gen Wilmon W Blackmar department commander of the G A R publicly confronted Editor McCready in the State House corridor near the Senate chamber. McCready whispered a remark about a Brockton candidate, Blackmar warned him to stop addressing him and grabbed his nose with force. McCready left promptly amid the crowd.
French Maria Miss Ethel Fair grieve Kittie Miss Alice Chandler Toby a colored gentleman Mr Gee Buckle. The third number was a song by Miss Ida Whitley. The next number was a selection by the Zobo band of 15 young ladies. A dialogue titled The Ruggles Children featured Miss Edith Fornstall as Mrs Ruggles with nine younger pupils. Master George Gale read. A Japanese fan drill drew applause and was repeated. The closing piano duet was by Miss Gertrude Farmer and Miss Ethel Fairgrieve.
Clyde Fitchs popular Barbara Frietchie is staged at the Opera House with Frances Gaunt as the lead. A large company, elaborate scenery, and period costumes accompany a plot set in Frederick Maryland with love triangles, elopement, a battle, and a dramatic final twist. Edith St Claire and Jeannette Bagard are noted singing comediennes in the Rogers Brothers company, with Maurice Levi conducting a popular musical interlude between acts.
The Yale club held a Prescott hall party last evening with about 150 couples enjoying a 20-number dance order. Cadet Orchestra led by Joseph E. Rock performed excellent music, including a novel arrangement with part of the ensemble in the gallery and part on the platform. Managers in charge were Dewy O Connor, William Sullivan, William Joyce, Richard J Noonan, and Frank Kelley chaired the reception committee.
Constant motion jars the kidneys and spurs kidney disease among travelers, trainmen, street car men, and drivers. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the kidneys and cures kidney and bladder issues. Locomotive engineer Geo. H. Hansan of Lima, Ohio, reports relief after using it.
Boston May 8. Senate engrosses bill to regulate revocation of street railways and authorizes Lowell to supply Dracut with water. House orders final committee reports by May 14 and adjourns after passing several engrossed measures including wage payments in U S money and restricting women and minors in factories.
In a brief session the Senate recalled the Deerfield Whateley and Hatfield Street railway bill from the Governor. Senator Sprague moved to reconsider enacting the bill, the motion carried, and the bill was tabled. Plans arise to amend to define the company as a common carrier. Other engrossment actions covered water works for Lowell and Dracut, and a Bay State Accident association incorporation. The session adjourned.
The Lowell Prohibitive alliance hosted about 50 Lawrence alliance members at Old Highland hall for a regular monthly meeting. Visitors arrived by special car at 8 p.m. and left about 11 p.m. Rev J M Craig of the First Presbyterian church presided, with remarks from Craig Dexter Kenyon of Chelmsford Street Baptist church and others including C M Langley M O Batchelder John Davis Alfred Armistead and George Smith.
The Highland Congregational church postponed Rev. T. Clayton Elles lecture last night due to a break in stereoptical equipment. A condenser on the oxygen tank burst during warmup, preventing the talk. Attendees received tickets for tonight and shared an impromptu vestry social.
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