Prodigal Son Exhibit and Local Public Notices
A stereopticon show of the Prodigal Son and the Holy City is slated tonight at 3 Shattuck Street by the Volunteers of America. Kennedy's Butter Thin Biscuit remains a New England staple, now in seal patent packaging. The Booker T. Washington club plans memorial services tomorrow at the Colored People's church on Bay Street, with Rev. E Victor Beglow delivering morning and evening sermons on faith and social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herne
Wilson
Alexander
Central Street
New York
Burdock
Holy City
Volunteers of America
Shattuck Street
Kennedy
New England
Booker T. Washington Club
Colored People’s Church
Bay Street
John J. Pickman
Wendell Phillips
Eliot Church
E. Victor Bgelow
Beef Trust
Notre Dame pupils host tea at Dracut Centre event
Notre Dame academy pupils and sisters were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs T F Morris Dracut Centre on a Thursday afternoon. Music by the pupils and lawn refreshments hosted by Nelle Morris Agnes McManmon Florence Dozoit and Blanch Ouimet. Engagment of A G Flanders and Emma Briggs announced. Purchasing Agent Rourke dreams walk in hospital yard expect to leave in a week. Charles Tumelty promoted to regular letter carrier. James W McGuire moves to route formerly Cahill. Herbert E Fletcher of Westford seriously ill since Sunday confined at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Hurd
Carl
Coaticook
P. Q
Notre Dame Academy
T. F. Morris
Dracut Centre
Nelle Morris
Agnes McManmon
Florence Dozoit
Blanch Ouimet
A. G. Flanders
Chapel Hil Shoe Store
Emma Briggs
Rourke
St. John's Hospital
Charles F. Tumelty
A. G. Thompson
Patrick F. Cahill
James W. McGuire
Lakeview Avenue
Cahill
Middlesex Village
Herbert E. Fletcher
Westford
Bostonians to Open Robin Hood at Boston Theatre
Amusement notes report rising advance sales for the Bostonians limited engagement starting Monday at the Boston theatre. Henry Clay Barnabee stars as Sheriff of Nottingham with W H Macdonald Little John George Frothingham Friar Tuck and Guy of Gisborne played by W H Fitzgerald. Dame Durden is Jo s ephine Bartlett and Grace Van Studdiford debuts as premier soprano. Wednesday and Saturday matinees expected. best seats priced at 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Robin Hood
Henry Clay Barnabee
Nottingham
W. H. MacDonald
Little John
George Frothingham
Friar Tuck
W. H. Fitzgerald
Guy of
Gisborne
Josephine Bartlett
Dame Durden
The Strollers at Colonial Theatre Boston Tonight
The Strollers ends its first fort night at the Colonial theatre in Boston this evening. The piece is a deliciously droll romance of wandering tramp, stolen necklace and fleet cars. The company includes John Henshaw Marie George D L Don William Macart Harry Farleigh Louise Lawton and Josie de Witt, one of Lederer’s strongest selections. There are Wednesday and Saturday matinees. Miss Lawton’s presence among the principals draws large city patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Boston
John Henshaw
Marie George
D. L. Don
William Macart
Harry Farleigh
Louise Lawton
Josie de Witt
George W. Lederer
Lake Shore route deemed ideal for travelers
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway line is praised for its extensive historical points along its trunk route and its unmatched service and equipment. It is presented as the preferred choice for tourists and travelers, with a recommendation that tickets read via the Lake Shore regardless of travel direction east or west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Lake Shore
Baer to Speak at First Presbyterian on Sunday
John Willis Baer general secretary of the World's Christian Endeavor union will speak Sunday at 3 30 p m in First Presbyterian Church under the auspices of the local Christian Endeavor societies. All are invited pastors workers supporters and the public to hear him on vital issues from the view of the consecrated businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willis Baer
Christian Endeavor Union
First Presbyterian Church
Union of Christian Endeavor Societies
Baer
Surprise Party for Richard Howe at South Lowell
Friends gathered at 1 Boston avenue South Lowell last evening to surprise Richard Howe with a gold watch as a presentation, his mother gave a watch chain, and refreshments, games, and music followed until late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Howe
Boston Avenue
South
Lowell
Baby Show and Minstrel Held by Local Groups
The event program lists organizers Fahey James Moore Coughlin McMahon and a refreshments committee including Hugh Flynn Thomas Flynn Frank Devlin John Devlin Edward OBrien John Gleason John Handley Thomas Coleman Arthur Kane Michael Crain Thomas Flannagan Peter Regan and James Wynne. Today a baby show is run by Thomas Flannagan and tonight a minstrel first part is by the Bachelor club under James Carey and Arthur Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahey
James Moore
John M. Coughlin
John McMahon
Hugh Flynn
Thomas Flynn
Frank Devlin
John Devlin
Edward P.o’brien
John Gleason
John Handley
Thomas Coleman
Arthur Kane
Michael Crain
Thomas Flannagan
Peter Regan
James Wynne
Bachelor Club
James Carey
Arthur Mills
Banner sale of Hogg herd Jerseys at Hillside Farm
The sale of the Hogg Herd of Registered Jerseys at John B. Gough Hillside Farm Boylston near Worcester drew wide attention as a record Jersey sale in New England. Buyers included Henry F. Pierce Thomas Lawson J E Doane Geo Aitken Leander Herrick C S Mattison and others from coast to coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gough
Hillside Farm
Boylston
Mass
Worcester
J. B. Conant & Co
Jersey
New England
Henry F. Pierce
San Francisco
Cal
Dr. McAlpine
George H. Ellis
West Newton
Belle Vue associates hold second assembly at Associate hall
The Belle Vue associates gathered for their second assembly at Associate hall last evening with strong turnout. Music played by Cadet orchestra as the event proceeded under general manager George A. Quinn and a list of floor directors and aides including William F. Gately, George A. Willett, Daniel J. Sullivan, and others ensuring smooth proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Associates
Associate Hall
George A. Quinn
William F. Gately
George A. Willett
Daniel J. Sullivan
Richard D. Henry
Frederick F. Flaherty
Francis A. Finnegan
Walter E. Fisherty
Frank L. Win
Eliza Moore Hospitalized After Fall At Home
Miss Eliza A Moore of 358 Stevens Street slipped on a kitchen floor Thursday and sustained a broken leg above the knee. She received treatment locally and is reported in a satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza A. Moore
Stevens Street
Burkes Carnival Opens with Cadet Drill and Dance
A two day carnival at Huntington hall opened under Burkes Temperance Institute with a cadet drill by Hight school regiment and an evening ball. Cadets ranged 34 then 25 then 10 then five, praised by judges Gardner Pearson John Kelsey and Pearl Durrell. Prizes awarded to Felton Moody and Arthur Hall. James Dacey pinned their medals. Atwood's orchestra provided music and three tables served as social hubs run by energetic young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkes Temperance Institute
Huntington Hall
Hight
Thomas Rafter
Arthur Hall
James Dacey
Atwood
Young ladies table and dancing staff listed in social page
The page lists names for tables titled Young ladies and Bachelor with many women’s names such as Mamie Welch Julia Burns Lizzie Daly Cassie Hanlon Nellie Daly and others. The dancing team is led by General manager James Carey with assistants and floor chiefs named, including Thomas J Rigney John H OConnor Peter J Crowe and Joseph Halligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Lynch
Laura Fisher
Hannah Kilkenney
May Stafford
Kittie Murphy
Annie Murphy
Lulu Ginty
Kittie O'Neil
Mamie Laughlin
Lizzie Hickey
Laura Clancy
Lizzie Scoville
Mamie Welch
Julia Burns
Lizzie Daly
Cassie Hanlon
Nellie Wynne
Kate Wynne
Etta Conway
Nellie Daly
Sadie Lannan
Kittie Kelley
Mamie Pyne
Gracie Halpin
Laura Halpine
Grace Mc
Pneumonia Fatalities Rise In City Epidemic
Board of Health reports 67 pneumonia cases last week in a large city, 56 proving fatal. Doctors blame an spring epidemic tied to sudden weather changes and weakened health. Promotion for Father Johns Medicine offers a money back guarantee if cold or lung troubles do not improve, claiming no stimulants or poisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Father John
Cify Council Favors Plan For Shoe Machinery Here
The Lowell joint standing committee on industries met at city hall to discuss attracting United Shoe Machinery Co. The Board of Trade and city committees coordinate the inducement effort. Casey’s memorial urging full city backing was accepted and sent to company officials, promising mayoral and council support and a suitable site if the deal materializes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Brown
United Shoe Machinery Co
Lowell
Board of Trade
Committee On Industries
Casey
United Assistance
Superior Court Adjourned. jury awards in land case
The spring term of superior court presided by Judge Jabez Fox adjourned. In Fleming vs Town of Tewksbury et al. the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff awarding damages for land taken in widening Andover Street, amounting to 300 dollars. The county commissioners had awarded 65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Jabez Fox
Fleming
Tewksbury Et Als
Andover Street
Auction sale of 9 Billings street Centralville home
Following my wife’s death I will sell at auction the 21 12 story slated roof house and barn at 9 Billings street Centralville. The May 17 1902 sale starts 4 30 p m with $300 to the auctioneer when struck off. House has 9 rooms, sewer, city water, gas in every room, recently painted, 73 foot frontage on about 10 000 sq ft, near Bridge street. A. R. Kingsbury notes two Highlande residences to be sold soon.
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Billings Street
Centralville
Bridge Street
A. R. Kingsbury
Highlands
Elzadia Chamberlin
Lowell
Morse
Northwood Ridge
IW. H
Pine Street
Highland Avenue
Jos. A. Coram
E. A. Smith
A. T. Smith
Dr. Trueworthy
F. C. Goodale
Jos. P. Thompson
Wm. F. Hills
A. A. Robinson
A. B. Woodworth
Warrhim Avenue
Peter S. Coburn
Pawtucketville Square
Varnum Avenue
Pawtucketville
Azro Ayer
Catherine Goodwin
Chelmsford Selectmen Approve Gas Pipe Right for Illumination
Chelmsford selectmen held a public hearing in Centre Town Hall on granting Lowell Gas Light Co. permission to open streets and lay pipes for illuminating gas. After an hour of discussion with residents and officials, the board voted unanimously to grant the petition and ratify a previous grant, with expectations for gas service in the current season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelmsford
Centre
Lowell Gas Light Company
J. E. Warren
Mr. Warren
F. E. Dunbar, Esq
Boards of Selectmen
J. A. Bartlett
P. T. McMahon
Bartlett
McMahon
Messrs
Dunbar
Patrick Ward
North Village
Fletcher
E. T. Adams
Forest Fire Devastates 200 Acres in Westford Pine Ridge
A Friday forest blaze in Westford burned about 200 acres along the Pine Ridge area near the Nashua and Acton branch of the Boston and Maine railroad. Sparks from a locomotive likely started the fire, the railroad crew aided by Nashua workers saved much property though a railroad bridge was damaged. The heaviest losses fell to Oscar Spalding, with other losses listed for Frederick Hartwell, S. H. Fletcher, and another resident. Fire wardens and bells helped check spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westford
Pine Ridge
Nashua and
Acton
Boston and Maine Railroad
Nashua
Oscar Spalding
Frederick Hartwell
Littleton
S. H. Fletcher
Cooledge
John Haley
May party postponed in North Chelmsford hall
In North Chelmsford the May party by Court Wannalandt and the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters was postponed to a week from next Friday evening. A cantata Pauline performed Wednesday earned praise, with talk of another showing. George J. Pope and Miss Isabella Miller announce their engagement. Ernest Bridgford has resumed work after a bicycle accident. Repairs proceed on Mr Whitehead's Main Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Court Wannalandt
Order of Foresters
Pauline
George J. Pope
Isabella Miller
Ernest Bridgford
Mr. Whitehead
Main Street
Wakefield High School Wins Debated Suffrage Clash
A crowded Wakefield town hall hosted a debate between Melrose and Wakefield high schools on restricting suffrage to Southern negroes. Melrose argued affirmative led by Sawyer Gile and Pierce, Wakefield countered with O Connell Emergon and Wheeler. Judge Dewey Bemis Pettingill presided. Wakefield won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Wakefield High
Carleton A. Sawyer
Philip L. Gile
W. H. H. Pierce
Wakefield School
Jerry E. O'Connell
Roger F. Emergon
Harry M. Wheeler
K. Hamilton
Henry 8. Dewey
Boston
A. F. Bemis
Foxboro
John W. Pettingill
Malden
Wakefield
Laviviere, 71, Dies at Chess Game in Melrose
Francis C. Laviviere collapsed during a game with his wife at 23 Grove Street Melrose Fridge. Physicians attributed death to apoplexy caused by intense concentration on the chess match. He was 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Street
Francis C. Laviviere
Meade Real Estate to be sold at absolute auction May 12 1902
Properties on Clark and Common streets in Lowell exemplify rental value with two and a half story house plus two flat ells, 22 rooms, cellars, gas, and water closets. The owner notes potential rents between 10 and 20 dollars monthly and invites inspection after 10 am with $500 deposit to secure the bid. Bridget Meade promotes the high yielding estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark and
Common Streets
Meade
Salem, Common
Clark Streets
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Fri
Lowell Daily Courier
THE
Bostonians
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
Banner Jersey Sale
Edward Murphy
John Carey
Burkes’ Carnival
Burkes
Cify Council
Town of Tewksbury
Lowell Gas Company
North Chelmsford
J. E. Conant & CO
Bowell, Mass
Clark Street
Common
Sale
Bridget Meade
Pine
Ha Streets
Pene Street
Hawthorne Street
C. C. Morse
KY. Taylor
E. A. McQuaie & Co
P. Dempsey & Co
P. Veague & Co
Madras
AT Soc
Oxfords
Brazer & Co
Central Cor. Market St
Carter & Sharbuma’s
Wexsess Merrimack, Cor
Bridge St
Caiming
Jehan McAskie
Spencer & Co
McAskie
Middle Street
C. B. Goburn & CO
Markst Street
Couriercitizen
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