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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1900
Page
7
A city hospital scene shows well meaning visitors briefly lifting spirits for patients with music. The lighthearted moment shifts when a humorous song reveals a deeper truth about duty and presence, prompting reflection on genuine care beyond token acts.
The weekly Christian Endeavor lesson outlines Paul the missionary as the supreme example. It highlights his Spirit led life, steadfast faith, adaptability to all people, earnest toil, and self denial as keys to enduring missionary success. A biographical meeting and Bible readings close the devotional.
The text argues body and soul are united under sin and death yet redeemed, urging believers to manifest faith through baptism and daily life. It warns against neglecting external duties while pursuing inner life, cites the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, and calls for full surrender to God’s will. Governor Roosevelt speaks on mission work and practical faith in action. Local housing ads note low rent tenements near Northern station and Belvidere Centralville Highlands options with monthly rates.
A long list of morning and evening services at Mt Vernon and nearby churches with sermon topics ranging from The Wells of Salvation to Made Whole by Faith and Works. Notable preachers include Rev. Wm. G. Poore and Rev. Thomas Sayer.
Morning service at seven thirty with sermon Delight in the Law of God. A musical programme under Henry F Felton includes Te Deum and Rock of Ages. Sunday School at 12 ten with a large attendance. Young People meet at six with Grace F White of Boston. preaching at six forty five on Eden Holden.
Sermon by the pastor followed by a harvest vesper at 6 50 PM. The choir, aided by a children’s chorus and cornetist S E Bryant, soprano Daisy Shaw Merritt, alto George Burns, tenor W L Rowley, bass W H Palmer, organist Nellie Fenderson Sturtevant, and director Rev R A Greene, promises a fine programme.
The Kirk Street Church presents a morning service at 10 30 with a sermon titled Johns Introduction second in the world series. Soloists include Morrison Quartette tenor and Miss Edna L Craig alto as well as baritone selections from The Two Cities and Eternal Goodness. W A Barnett D D pastor will lead an illustrated two part look at the Passion Play as performed at Oberammergau Germany.
The Reverend Binnington passed theological exams at Oxford and Cambridge. He began as a catechist in Cape Breton Island for 12 months and was ordained deacon in Halifax on December 23, 1893, becoming a minister in 1894. After Nova Scotia work he moved to Vermont, then Manchester New Hampshire, and Lowell, achieving consistent success.
Boston lecturer John L. Thurston, who aided Ober Ammergau talks a decade ago, will preside at the stereopticon show. Ushers will guide patrons to seats until 7 o clock when the lights go down.
Morning service features the pastor preaching on Two Solitary Figures with anthems by the choir and solos by Mrs Pepin and Mrs Reid. Evening service presents The Worst Thing in the World with Comfort Ye My People and The Lord's Prayer as anthems and a soprano solo. Chorus leads a large song service.
A listing of upcoming spiritual and social events includes a men’s meeting at 4 PM with Rev. Smiley and Rev. Johnson leading class sessions at 3:30 PM, a Juniors evening, a hare and hound chase at 2:30 PM, and a public opening of a young women’s association home from 5 to 9 PM. Also noted are German classes starting Monday at 2 PM, a Woman's club program in Amherst October 17 and 18 with Samuel Lindsey speaking, and a Boston Central Mass train at 1:35 PM.
George FE. Maker announces a new line of medallions for the holiday trade including wedding gift pieces. A set of framed French water colors is priced at 35 cents each. The shop on corner John and Merrimack streets invites customers to view daily new goods and bargains in pictures or mirrors. Telephone 865-4.
From Price Collier’s Rise of Golf in America, a 1910s study notes golf’s appeal lies in playing against a non-sentient ball, not an opponent, stressing self-control and fair handicap, suitability for all ages, modest costs, and health benefits, amid America’s surplus time and energy.
A. G Pollard & Co. announces abundant stock of rubbers priced at 25c per pair for children, 29c for misses, and 39c for ladies storm or low cut, with heavy Misses rubbers at 50c. They invite quality comparisons against rival lines offering 10 to 12 percent higher prices per pair.
Republican supporters urged to display translucent cel luloid portraits of President McKinley in windows. The Courier-Citizen offers well colored likenesses framed with patriotic design for 15 cents, urging early purchase as supplies are limited.
A dense directory of church schedules lists sermons at multiple Chelmsford and surrounding street churches. It notes pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and youth meetings for Baptist, M E, Freewill, Universalist, Unitarian, Catholic, and other congregations, with details for catechism and evening services.
Andrew G. Stiles serves as City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for Lowell. He oversees municipal tax collection, budget reconciliation, and financial reporting for the city government. His role anchors fiscal operations and public revenue management.
The Lowell Gas Light Co advertises an unlimited supply of hot water at any moment by a simple faucet turn. Gas usage stops automatically when water is turned off. The Kenwood heater may operate without a boiler and can be used with one if desired. An office demonstration shows its advantages. Also promoting the Yusea Welsbach Mantle for 50 percent more light and triple strength, plus gas cooking ranges offered at cost.
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