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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1902

Page

5

Fraternal group hosts varied program and plans 24th anniversary

Washington commandery Golden Cross held a meeting with piano solos songs coon songs and duets as part of an entertainment program led by Mrs Mary E Perkins with a later 24th anniversary event planned. Also Em pire Colony U O P F officers were installed and a Canton Pawtucket I O O F meeting organized a concert and ball committee was named. Y M C A Immaculate Conception church group held regular meeting with initiations and four propositions while planning a future drama for its most challenging piece yet. Next Sunday marks communion observance for the society.

Washington Commandery Golden Cross Mary E. Perkins Order the Order Canton Pawtucket Odd Fellows Hall M.D. Brown John C. Bennett Asa B. Hilliard A. J. Smith Charles A. Parker T. E. Boucher F. G. Baldwin G. H Immaculate Conception P. J. O’brien

Betts Freed After Bail Posted In Larceny Case

Frederick E. Betts waived examination in municipal court on a larceny charge and was held for the next grand jury sitting. He posted cash bail of 3500 and was released. the Adams Express certificate valued at 2000 is alleged to have been sent to him by a customer of J. M. Fisher & Co.

Boston Frederick E. Betts Municipal Criminal Court Betts Adams Express Company J. M. Fisher & Co

Pennsylvania tunnel franchise granted by transit commission

New York Oct 9 The rapid transit commission unanimously granted a tunnel franchise to a Pennsylvania Railroad company to build the tunnel the road had sought and granted it on the company's own terms.

New York rapid_transit commission today Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Wright to depart Worcester for Washington on urgent Capitol call

Commissioner of labor Carrol D Wright will depart Worcester on the 5.06 train to answer an urgent Capitol message. A telegram from the President was received yesterday but he could not leave due to his inauguration today as president of the collegiate department at Clark University.

Worcester Carrol D. Wright Washington Capitol

Reverend Feather Plucker Fo de Land Arrests in Daylight

A local preacher, Rev Feather Plucker Fo de Land, is noted for a daylight appearance as a crowd watches. A man who gathers stray chickens is reportedly jailed, reflecting tension over public order and rural norms.

High School Officers Elect New Uniform Style

The High School Regiment officers formed The Officers Association. Col John Mather as president and others elected consider a radical uniform change for commissioned officers. Changes include light blue trousers, dark blue coat with black braid, two inch collar, no chevrons or shoulder knots, insignia on the front, and specific markings for company and battalion. The meeting adjourned with mixed opinions and plans to reconvene.

John Mather Col Walter Means Herbert Horne Homer Gerry James Burns

Belle of Richmond praised in four act comedy drama

The Belle of Richmond a four act comedy drama by Sidney Toler debuted to a fair sized audience. The southern aristocracy setting centers on Nellie Mason and two lawyers Gerald Gordon and William Osmond with embezzlement and mistaken bouquets driving the plot toward a happy ending. Toler led as Jerry with strong turns by James J. Ryan Richard Sherman and others including Henriette Browne Irma Read Mae Alma Ryan and Winnifred Mason from Boston.

Richmond Sidney Toler Corse Payton Southland Nellie Mason Gerald Gordon William Osmond Gordon Jerry Osmond Bill Nellie Wason Charles Lee Kentucky Silas Smart North Mr. Toler Brainiess Old Dominion James J. Ryan Richard Sherman Henriette Browne Neliie Mason Irma Rosalind Mason Winnifred Mason Boston Virginia Masons Mae Alma Ryan

Great Lafayette shines in Lowell at Academy of Music

The Great Lafayette opened in Lowell at the Academy of Music to an eager crowd. The program included Eddie Miles and Daisy Raymond, Theodora Ronca, The Two Pucks, and John Moore with varied vaudeville acts before Lafayette’s astonishing legerdemain and a sensational Lion's Bride scene.

Lafayette Lowell Academy of Music Eddie Miles Daisy Raymond Miles Raymond Miss Raymond Theodora Ronca John Moore Sally Stempler Hermann Alabama Sousa

City of New York at Academy of Music in New York

The Metropolis theatre in New York presents a sensational production of The City of New York noted for its realism. The engagement runs for three nights and two matinees at the Academy of Music.

City of New York Academy of Music Walter Feesler New York Metropolis Theatre New York City

Casto matinee to spotlight Lacy bill and Ingram Smith act

Children of Lowell rally for a Saturday matinee at the Casto theatre with 10 cent admission for ladies and children. Headlined by Harry Lacy in Bob Rackett's Pajamas, the show features Ingram and Smith the illustrated melody team and other acts. Ingram writes, films, and colors his own pictures using wet plate processes, while Smith, formerly with Al. & Field's Minstrels, sings with emotional range.

Lowell Casto Theatre Haynes Casto Harry Lacy Bob Rackett Twin Nices Burrows Travis Lynn Welcher Margaret Webb Ingram and Smith Brittons Ingram and Smith Charles Smith, Jr al. &. Field Minstrels Henry RB. Ingram Mr. Ingram Frank Lesiie Harper's Weekly Ingram Charles Jacklin Charles Smith New England Dell

Peru Cabinet Resignation Rumor Debunked in Lima

In Lima the report that Peru's cabinet had resigned was false. The cabinet met and agreed to delay resignations until the special committee of the chamber of deputies delivers information on a telegram sent to Chile about Ecuador and Colombia.

Lima Peru Romana Especial Committee Chamber of Deputies Chile Ecuador Colombia

Methodist conference opens with union proposal across sects

Stamford Connecticut October 9 Twenty three churches in this state New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania attended the opening of the New York district conference of the Methodist Protestant church Rev R Hubart of Paterson New Jersey presided. The main discussion today centered on a plan to unite Free Primitive and the new connection with the Methodist Protestants.

Stamford Conn New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Methodist Protestant Church R. & Hubart Paterson N. J

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