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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1903

Page

5

Convention Enters Final Day With Busy Proceedings

In Manchester on October 15 the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions completed a full day. Officers were elected, successors named for retiring members, and corporate membership expanded toward 500. President Capen delivered the closing address with multiple speeches and meetings concluding at two churches.

Manchester N. H American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Rockwell H. Potter Hartford Samuel B. Capen LL. D Henry Hopkins D. D Judson Smith James L. Barton Frank H. Wiggin Elnathan E. Strong Henry A. Stimson Edward N. Packard Edwin H. Baker Henry E. Cobb William B. Plunkett Prudential Committee Edward Whitin Francis E. Clark Brookline Mass Michael Burnham St. Paul William H. Catlin Meriden New York S. Parkes Cadman Brooklyn Pennsylvania H. J. Heinz Pittsary California B. Ross Clarke Los Angeles Minnesota David Percy Jones Minneapolis Massachusetts First Congregational Church President Capen George A. Gordon Boston Ellen M. Stone Franklin Street Miss Stone

Fraternal Lodges Report Varied Meetings Across Orders

FRAJERNAL Lowell lodge and Neptune lodge held meetings with preparations for upcoming open events. Wannalandt Encampment advanced plans for an anniversary celebration set for November 5. Lowell council Knights of Columbus hosted a ladies night with dancing led by the Middlesex Orchestra and chaired by T F McCarthy. Elgin lodge 166 NEO P featured Gilbert E Lame D D G W visiting, with four weeks until an open public meeting. Concord lodge AO F H celebrated with notable visitors including Charles A Merriam and Addie S Fowles. the order reports about 300 new members since January 1 and many applications pending.

Lowell Council Knights of Columbus Middlesex Orchestra T. F. McCarthy R. J. Thomas T. P. Boulger H. J. McOsker W. F. Sullivan J. F. Miskella J. B. Casey T. Whooley R. J. Welch M. J. Dowd J. O'Donnell Elgin Lodge Gilbert E. Lame Suite Echo Lodge Echo Elgin Neptune Lodges Concord Lodge Charles A. Merriam P. W. Curry Addie S. Fowles Boston R. Doble Doble Armstrong Pacific Lodge Lawrence

Tewksbury’s Public Affairs and the Wigginville Incident

The Citizen notes ongoing stirring in Tewksbury highlighted by the Wigginville explosion and Judge Hadley’s finding, urging town officials to show clear policy ahead of the next town meeting. It calls for informed debate on electric lights, street railway franchises, and safeguarding town rights before granting private privileges. The citizen committee is praised for its vigilance and hoped to stay active.

Tewksbury Wigginville Hadley Billerica Lowell Citizens’ Committee

Alaska boundary tribunal seems to concede American case

London reports The Morning Advertiser says it regrets from a trusted source that the Alaska boundary tribunal's decision virtually concedes the American position. The remark reflects uncertainty about the tribunal's ruling and its impact on territorial claims.

London

Dracut Ladies' Aid Plans Rally After Busy Meeting

The Cen tre church Ladies' Aid held a well attended afternoon meeting in Dracut. Committees outlined plans for the year's work with enthusiasm. Supper duties were handled by Mrs. C. C. Udell and Mrs. R. S. Fox. Calvin Richardson and helpers organize a Sunday school rally on the 25th.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Centre Church C. C. Udell R. S. Fox Calvin Richardson

Wilmington church fair to be held with Miss Molly Reed as entertainer

The M E church interior will be completed this week as ladies stage a fair on Tuesday and Tuesday evening with Miss Molly Reed from the Emerson School of Oratory as the entertainer. A supper will be served Wednesday evening with no admission. Donors are thanked for their support while 520 names are listed on turkey red squares. News from town explains a Middlesex North director's late return from the Lowell fair after tea with a Tewksbury friend. Mr. Henry Sheldon suffers from asthma and Mr. Irwin Morse has been visiting.

M. E Molly Reed Emerson School of Oratory Middlesex North Lowell Fair Tewksbury Henry Sheldon Irwin Morse

Bethel Man Arthur Bittner Dies During Summer Stay

In Bethel Vermont a Chelsea resident, Arthur Bittner, who had been staying at The Elms on Silver Lake for the summer, died on Saturday.

Bethel Vermont Arthur Bittner Chelsea

Lifespan Reflections in Billerica Obituary Notes

Obituary notices and town news from Billerica recount the life of Mrs Susan M Fifield wife of Hon George W Fifield and other local happenings. They mention births deaths marriages and travels of townspeople including Adj George M Cole and Rev E S Wiers, with reflections on illness aging and faith. The piece also covers social gatherings at the Faulkner home and a wedding anniversary blessing with Auld Lang Syne and family reunions.

Susan M. Fifield George W. Fifield John F. Baldwin Billerica Howe Adj George M. Cole Connecticut Adj. Cole

Townsend Methodist reunion recalls historic town hall

The Townsend church held a Wednesday reunion with a morning meeting and love feast followed by dinner in the hall. A 1 PM business session featured trustee G L Eastman and beautifying committee reports. Rev Charles Spaulding spoke at 2 PM on And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Methodist Church G. L. Eastman W. P. Taylor Ella Clark Epworth League Ladies’ Aid T. T. Goodwin Charles Spaulding Fitchburg Antioch Great Britain Mr. Ames Pepperell

Ellingwood firm offers Mi o na guarantee bond with sale

Ellingwood and Co promotes Mi o na as a flesh forming food for stomach issues promising a signed bond that the product costs nothing unless it increases flesh and cures stomach troubles. The guarantee emphasizes health restoration and uses the 50 cent box as the purchase trigger.

Ellingwood & Co

Trading notice on refund for Miona product

We agree to refund the price paid if the purchaser states that Miona has not increased flesh and provided freedom from stomach troubles, as stated by Ellingwood and Co.

Ellingwood & CO

Miona flesh forming food backed by guarantee

Ellingwood & Co. offers Miona with a 50 cent guarantee. If after use you do not feel benefited, you may return it for a full refund. The product markets itself as a digestively regulated flesh forming aid that improves tone, appetite, and body symmetry.

Ellingwood & Co Miona

Lowell and Pelham Street Railway Schedule Change

Lowell and Pelham Street Railway Co announces seasonal October service starting Monday October 1903 with morning departures from Merrimack Square to Collinsville Pelham Centre Salem Ayers Village and Haverhill at 5 50 am 6 15 am and every 30 minutes to 9 45 pm 10 15 pm to Salem only 10 45 and 11 18 pm to Pelham Centre only. Nashua 6 15 am and hourly to 10 15 pm. Lawrence 6 45 am and hourly to 9 45 pm. Return trips from Haverhill to Ayers Village Salem Pelham Centre and Lowell at 6 00 am and every 3 minutes to 10 00 pm Nashua 6 45 am and hourly Lawrence 6 15 am and hourly. All Lowell departures connect at Point A with Canoble Lake cars during October only. service to Canoble Lake ends after October. FRANKLIN WOODMAN General Manager.

Lowell Merrimack Square Collinsville Pelham Centre Salem Ayers Village Haverhill Nashua Lawrence Lowel Canoble Lake Franklin Woodman

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