Thompson Hardware Co Auction Ad Headline
The Thompson Hardware Co offers a fine line of ping pong and table tennis from $1 per set, promoting odorless Standard Oil stoves and gas heater ranges. John Callaghan lists Merrimack Street address as a contact for combustion tools and heating solutions. Hood's Lotion is praised for skin softness in attractive bottles suited for dressing tables.
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Wilson
Thompson Hardware Co
John Callaghan
Merrimack Street
Hood
Funeral Notices and Obituaries in Lowell
The community mourns Robert C. Wotton formerly of Lowell died in Fresno California born January 10 1860 Cumberland County Nova Scotia married March 27 1883 leaves wife and eight siblings and many friends. Helen England Rolfe Arthur McFadyen and Mrs Melintha Mussey also remembered with services in Lowell and Edson cemetery. Dates October 8 occurring notices list several local residents with ages and burial plans at Edson cemetery or Wainbeck funeral home including Dennis Murphy Mary Cutting Frederick Allen J Alfred Parent Sarah Wolfe Julia Wakefield Joseph Ward and Frank Doten. Civil and church rites held for each with standard funeral home arrangements and burial details.
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Robert C. Wotton
Helm Colony
Fresno
Cal
Adventist Church
Thurston
Mr. Wotton
Cumberland County
Nova Scotia
John N
Aylesford
George A
Wilmott
N. S
Charles A
Lowell
Isaac E
James S
North Chelmsford
Jessie H
Fred A
Charlestown
Stephen A
Eckhart Gould
South Framingham
George Hard
Providence
R. I
David Chute
Harborville
N.S
Wotton
Helen England Rolfe
Carter Place
N. W. Mathews
Wm. M. Foster
Hartley Thompson
Guy McQuade
Ervin Aunch
Fred Rolfe
Edson
Arthur McFadyen
West Sixth Street
J. M. Craig
Miss Leggratt
William Barris
James Nilson
James Fife
Thompson
Edson Cemetery
Weinbeck
Melintha A. Mussey
Ranch Street
J. E. Fifield
Lynn
J. N. Hare
J. B. Lesure
S. C. Mussey
F. T. Mussey
John Coggeshall
Elmer Bryan
Aiken Avenue
J. Alfred Parent
Wolfe
Howard Street
Sarah Wolfe
Wakefield
Julia A. Wakefield
John H
West Thompson
Conn
J. A. Weinbeck
Ward
Chambers Street
Joseph Ward
Doten
Marginal Street
Frank Albert Doten
Postum Cereal Coffee Recovers Nervous Patient
An engineer from Matsfield Missouri recounts leaving coffee for Postum Cereal Food Coffee after months of nervous prostration and unsuccessful treatment. Within a week his morning jitters vanished and in six months his symptoms disappeared, credited to Postum per a Battle Creek Michigan company endorsement.
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Matsfield
Toronto
Buffalo
New York City
Tims
Postum
Y Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Boy with rifle shoots cat and wounds neighbor
A 12-year-old boy on Burnside street fired a 22 caliber rifle at a cat and hit Mrs. L. M. Fields in the leg near the street railway powerhouse. Inspector Walsh reported the shooting appeared accidental and recommended no arrest for Louis Rider, who was with one or two companions.
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L. M. Fields
Riley
Young Riley
Ends of Justice
Ward Nine Republicans Form Until Campaign Club
An enthusiastic meeting of the young er Republicans of ward 9 was held in High street ward room. About 75 members attended with full precinct representation. Robert F. Marden was named temporary chairman and Paul N. Markland temporary secretary. An executive committee including Councilmen Brown and Palm and W H Mitchell was chosen to organize turnout for the next meeting. A permanent organization and constitution will be adopted. Tuesday Oct 14 was set as the probable meeting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 9
High Street
Robert F. Marden
Paul N. Markland
Brown and
Palm
W. H. Mitchell
Harvest Supper Opens Winter Event Series at Universalist Church
The Willing Workers society of the First Universalist church held a harvest supper in the vestry last evening. About 250 people dined at 6 o'clock as Mrs. I. L. Hartford’s Sunday school class of boys provided entertainment with songs and recitations by Zilpha Roper and Helen Hartford. Mrs. Alice Jenkins was pianist with supper led by Mrs. A Ki Sherman and assisted by many parishioners including Mrs. W. F. Lane Mrs. FE. L. Hartford Miss Chamberlain Mrs. Lockwood Mrs. Bradford Mrs. H. Kk Noyes Mrs. Guy Morey Miss Millie Sherman Miss Farnham Miss Roberts and Miss Bartlett.
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Society of Willing Workers
First Universalist Church
I. L. Hartford
Cliss
Zilpha Roper
Helen Hartford
Alice Jenkins
A. Ki. Sherman
W. F. Lane
FE. L. Hartford
Miss Chamberlain
Lockwood
Bradford
H. Kk. Noyes
Guy Morey
Millie Sherman
Sister defends brother in manslaughter case
Miss Mabel Cunningham, sister of Edward Cunningham, told police that her brother’s Brooklyn court confession of killing a man is true. She stated he acted in self defense and requested help from the police superintendent after the conviction.
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Mabel Cunningham
Edward Cunningham
Brooklyn
Sister seeks commitment for brother in Worcester case
Miss Cunningham, in tears, called at the superintendent’s office seeking action after bringing her brother to the city. She expressed anxiety over his mental condition and asked that if he is insane he be committed to Worcester so she can visit him.
Detroit coal conference invitation declined by Lowell
Mayor Badger acting for Detroit telegram dated October 8 1902 states Lowell will send no delegates but joins nationwide effort for an effective settlement of the coal strike. Detroit seeks union with the country to resolve the dispute.
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Lowell
Detroit
Badger
Grant Jewelry engages A E Rogers watchmaker at the beach
Grant Jewelry Company announces the services of A E Rogers a 30 year expert watchmaker at the beach all watches brought in receive his personal attention. If a repair is unsatisfactory a full refund is offered. Watches rent while repair proceeds with cleaning at 1.00 dollars main spring 1.00 crystals 15 cents located at 64 Merrimack street.
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Grant Jewelry Company
A. E. Rogers
Merrimack Street
Textile council aids coal miners with local funds
The Textile council met at 212 Merrimack Street and voted to forward 100 to Pennsylvania coal strikers. Delegates urged all textile unions to open a city subscription list asking workers, union or not, to contribute. Bricklayers at 32 Middle Street voted to send 10 to the striking miners.
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Textile Council
Merrimack Street
Pennsylvania
Middle Street
Surprise visit honors Berean church pastor and wife
A party of about 30 Berean Primitive Methodist ladies visited the parsonage on Tuesday night to surprise and thank Rev. W. H. Yarrow and his wife with substantial tokens. The unplanned gathering offered a very pleasant evening and strengthened church bonds.
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Berean
Women Missionary Society Holds Home Missions Meeting
The annual meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the First Congregational church was hosted by Mrs. D. R. Boynton at 180 Pawtucket Street on a Wednesday afternoon. The session, themed Home Missions, drew a large turnout and concluded with a tea. Miss Maud Hardy and Mrs. Charles Graham served as hosts with assistance from Miss Ethel Putnam and Mrs. Boynton.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church
D. R. Boynton
Pawtucket Street
Maud Hardy
Charles Graham
Ethel Putnam
Boynton
Angelus Exhibition At Ring's Music Store
Music lovers are invited to attend an Angelus exhibition by Mr. Wood of the Angelus factory at Ring's music store on Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2 to 6. The Angelus is praised as a superb piano player enabling novices to perform difficult pieces.
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Wood
Angelus Factory
Ring’s
Auction of Mary Hart cottage estate at Butterfield Street
Daniel J. Hart as administrator announces public auction of the cottage estate at 89 Butterfield Street Middlesex County on Friday October 10 1902 at 4 oclock. The seven room house with pantry cellar and 4565 square feet lot features a 45 foot frontage six fruit trees grape vines and shrubs in a pleasant neighborhood near Mt Vernon and Butterfield streets. Open for inspection after 10 am on sale day and a $280 deposit required when the lot is struck off.
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Mary Hart
Biterfield Street
Mt. Vernon
School Streets
County of Middlesex
Butterfield
Daniel J. Hart
Public land and estate sale set for October 14 1902 in Lowell
J E Conant and Co authorize a public auction offering two Lowell lots on Centralville and Myrtle streets plus a Humphrey street parcel with buildings. Properties include a 5617 sq ft lot near Nineteenth Street extension and a Salem Street Decatur Avenue estate with two four tenement blocks. Bids begin when struck off with cash deposits of 250 and 75 respectively, sale October 14 and 15 1902 on site.
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J. E. Conant & Co
Centralville
Myrtle Street
Humphrey Street
Humphrey
Eighteenth Streets
Dracut
Nineteenth Street
Lowell
Beacon Street
Phrey St
Methuen Street
Bridge Street
Christian Hill
Methuen
Beacon Streets
Eighteenth Street
Grateful report from Y W C A building and committees
The Y W C A reports gratitude for the new city building and helpers. Committees including missionary and Northfield met. boxes of literature were sent to Miss Helen Dickenson. Lunch room prospered with 1866 meals served. finances showed remaining debt after additions. Seventy two meetings held. Northfield rally drew twenty one testimonies. several Bible studies and classes organized. Frances L Bennett signs as general secretary.
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Northfield
Missionary
Helen Dickenson
Miss Conant
Miss Davis
Miss Barnes
Mrs. Jackson
Miss Blaisdell
Mrs. Huntington
Miss Johnson
Tenison
Idyl
Miss Coburn
Miss Drew
Miss Giberson
Miss Crosby
Nellie Fenler
Susan Simpson
Arnold
Chelmsford Centre
Miss Estabrook
Batley’s Grove
Labor Day
the Grove
Ayer
Martin
Kirk Street Church
Miss Gibson
Howe
Rutherford
Christ
Miss Bigelow
Frances L. Bennett
Gen
Short measure in paints warns Lowell reader
A letter warns Lowell readers about short measure in paint sold by the gallon. The writer argues misrepresentation cheats customers on coverage longevity and work duration, urging buyers to watch for underfilling and praising Devoe lead and zinc as full measure and durable. The Adams Hardware and Paint Co. is noted as a seller.
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Lars
Devoe
F. W
Journey to Japan at First Baptist Women’s Circle
The Women’s Missionary circle of the First Baptist church met at Mrs H L Tibbets Westford street for a rapid transit journey to Japan led by Edith Russell who shared firsthand experiences. Nellie Parker of Chelmsford announced a basket meeting in the church on November 5. Miss Fannie L Bennett sang with autoharp and Mildred Meader wore Japanese costume for a recitation. About 50 ladies attended.
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First Baptist Church
H. L. Tibbetts
Westford Street
Edith Russell
Japan
Nellie Parker
Chelmsford
Foreign Mission Circle
Merrimack Valley
Fannie L. Bennett
Mildred Meader
Percale Stiff Bosom Shirts For Men $1 Early Fall Wear
Fall weather makes the Stiff Bosom Colored Shirt correct and comfortable. An attractive line of Percale Shirts offered in a dozen Fall patterns. Each shirt includes one pair of detachable cuffs. Priced at $1 each.
Oriental Themed Party Noted in Local Socials
Report describes fans and knickknacks suggestive of the Orient with light refreshments evoking Japan. The event provided fan souvenirs to all the women attendees.
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Anese
Orient
Japan
New Style of Murder Sought in Chicago Case
Bud Higgins a race track employee is wanted by police for allegedly devising a new murder attempt on Annie Butler age 21 of 412 Dearborn Street. He lured her to a telephone and fired through a side window wounding her in the left side as she stood at the instrument. Higgins fled.
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Chicago
Bud Higgins
Annie Butler
Dearborn Street
Higgins
Lincoln Club Social with Republican Candidates
Tomorrow evening the Lincoln club at Shat tuck block in Central street hosts Republican candidates for a social. Rev. N. W. Matthews will share a coal mine personal experience and a musical program will be presented.
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Lincoln Club
Shattuck Block
Central Street
Rev. N. W. Matthews
Woman riders recall the elusive seat leaver on electrics
The passage notes that almost every woman who rides electric streetcars knows a man who is not content with his own seat and seeks to lean on others. The remark highlights social behavior aboard public transit and touches on the era’s gendered expectations and etiquette.
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Lowell Daily CourIer
R. C. Wotton
Wanderers
Cleveland
United States
U.S
Cunningham
WM. E. Badger
Courier
Lowell, Mass
Prentiss Webster
Myrtle
Sixth Streets
Sixth Street
Third Street
William G. Bowk
Peter Holden
Salem Street
Decatur Avenue
Willie Avenue
Salem
Adams
Common Streets
Willie
Hancock
New York
Beoo
Seldaft
Fisher H. Pearson
Bronzer & Co
Hatters and Outfitters
Centra
Carter & Sharburna’s
Oeasgies
Merrimack, Cor
Bridge St
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