Advertising snippets from Thompson Hardware Co and others
A collage of old ads mentions Ping-Pong lines from The Thompson Hardware Co with prices from a dollar per set and up, Hood's Lotion praised as soothing and antiseptic, Cook Taylor & Co bargains, satin pin cushions priced 10 to 35 cents, and J B Goodwin offering screen storage and repair at 11 Thorndike street with telephone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Hardware Co
Hood
Cook, Taylor & Co
J. B. Goodwin
Local Notables and Travel Notices Across City Circles
Frank J MewWabb Jr enters New York school of pharmacy. Dr Dennett returns from West trip. Lt Cmdr E H Scribner U S N returns home after three years in the Philippines and China. He resumes inspection duties at South Boston. Herbert R Goddard hosts guests for Harold Leh and Thomas Bedford of MIT Boston. Burton H Wiggin and wife back from Florida trip. Officer Dennett recovering from rheumatic illness. Thomas Long of Carter Sherburne travels to Malone NY for three weeks. John W Towle sails as Cunard first cabin passenger. returns from Dublin where he led electrical work for tramways and powers. Daisy Farrell marks birthday anniversary with friends. Theodore F Selzam engaged to Ellen M Cooley of Springfield. Ernest L Smith and mother return from week in Trenton visiting Charles G Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. MewWabb, Jr
New York School of Pharmacy
New York
Dennett
West
E. H. Scribner
Philipines
China
South
Boston
Herbert R. Goddard
Marlborough Street
Harold Leh
Thomas Bedford
The
Institute of Technology
Page
Burton H. Wiggin
Florida
Thomas Long
Carter & Sherburne’s
Malone
Cunard
Ivernia
John W. Towle
G. A. Towle
Westford Street
Towle
Dublin
Ireland
Dublin United Tramways, Limited
London
America
Daisy Farrell
Wentworth Avenue
Theodore F. Selzam
Ellen M. Cooley
Springfield
Miraculous Escape From Bent's Court Roof Incident
Angelina DeGeorge, five, tumbled from a building roof in Bent's court on Saturday afternoon. She slipped through a skylight to the second story, was found unconscious, and suffered a four inch cut under her right arm. Doctors at the Emergency hospital set 12 stitches, with no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelina DeGeorge
Bent’s Court
Mohawk Social Club Elects Officers for Six Months
The Mohawk Social Club held a meeting in Fiske block on Sunday afternoon and elected Thomas Mangan as president Patrick Downs as vice president Dennis Brussels as recording secretary James Lannon as treasurer with a board of directors Samuel Levie Patrick Gallagher Patrick Cunniff James Glynn Michael McDermott and Michael Keefe. A committee was appointed to arrange a concert and ball to be held in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohawk Social Club
Fiske Block
Thomas Mangan
Patrick Downs
Dennis Brussels
James Lannon
Samuel Levie
Patrick Gallagher
Patrick Cunniff
James Glynn
Michael McDermott
Michael Keefe
Grape-Nuts Promotes Athletic Strength Says Chicago Athlete
A Chicago athlete touts Grape-Nuts as key to strength and speed in training. He trained on the cereal for three days before a meet and won six championships across two events. He cites record times and a sharper mind, noting teammates also rely on it on training tables. narrated by Postum Co Batte Creek Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Postum Co
Batte Creek
Mich
Sermons Discuss Marriage and Moral Authority in City Churches
Rev. Smith T. Ford defended active church stance against rum and urged religious framing of morality. He warned against marrying for wealth or status, stressing love and Christian character as foundations. Rev. Geo. B. Deane urged personal virtue, noting Solomon and Absalom as cautions, and called for steadfast religious character to guide life and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith T. Ford
First Baptist Church
Lowell
Mr. Ford
Anti-Saloon League
Ford
Geo. B. Deane
St. Paul’s M. E
Solomon
Absolom
Universal Invitation at First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church hosted a large evening service led by Mr. George Fish and featuring Mrs. Josie Powers MacDonald. Rev. Gillam preached on the Universal Invitation citing Romans 10:13 and urged that “whosoever will call” can be saved, stressing immediate faith over past sins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
First Congregational
George Fish
Josie Powers MacDonald
Mr. Gillam
Jesus Christ
New York City
Is the Young Man Safe at His Trial and Probation
A fragment discusses a young man facing temptation and evil, questioning whether he is strong enough to endure his trial and probation and emerge safely.
Reverend Orville Coats Accepts Fifth Street Baptist Call
In a letter dated after Oct 3 Reverend Orville Coats accepts the Fifth Street Baptist church’s unanimous call to be pastor. He cites Providence, growth potential, and united prayer as keys, designating the first Sunday in November to begin the new pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Coats
Fifth Street Church
F. M. Pickles
Centralville
M. E
Fifth Street Baptist Church
Henry C. Wilder
Fifth Street
God
A Plain Statement of Universalism From Rev C E Fisher
Rev C E Fisher addressed his congregation describing Universalism as belief that all men will ultimately be saved. He argued universal fatherhood of God and that churches are embracing the universal church’s human divine loving idea, with Jesus Christ drawing all to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Fisher
God
Universal Church
Jesus Christ
Universalism and Providence in Salvation Beliefs
A historical discussion contrasts orthodox views of sin and salvation with Universalist ideas. It argues that punishment for sin is not final, that God grants proportional opportunities to all souls, and that even the sinful may attain heaven, reframing eternity as inclusive grace rather than eternal damnation.
Closing Week of Special Meetings Draws Large St.
At Branch St Tabernacle yesterday the final week of special meetings began with record morning attendance and an overflowing evening crowd. Prof Stout led prayers for unconverted class members as many came forward to begin Christian life. Nightly solos and sermons stressed eternal values, contrasting worldly riches with Christ’s enduring blessings. The pastor urged all to attend as the message focused on the profit of losing worldly gain for eternal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Stout
Jerusalem
Parker
Holy City
Quartette
India
America
Jesus Christ
Christ
Obituary notices from Lowell gather multiple local deaths
Obituaries report Mrs. Mary O Connell aged 76 of Tewksbury died at home with two sons James and Dennis and two daughters Mrs David Williams and Mrs Samuel Gee. Also listed are Mrs Isabelle McDonald aged 387 years who died at 27 Stackpole Street leaving three daughters and three sons, and body to be shipped to Williamstown Ontario. Mrs Lucretia C Meserve aged 95 died at 468 Suffolk Street leaving Eben and L Josie Dixon plus six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mrs Betsey G Morton aged 81 widow of Israel R Morton died in Lowell city with daughter Mrs Mabell B Stillings and other relatives. Funeral services set for 2 PM Tuesday from 22 C street with relatives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O'Connell
Tewksbury
James
Dennis
David Williams
Samuel Gee
Isabelle McDonald
Stackpole Street
Merrimack Street
Eben
Amherst
N. H
L. Josie Dixon
Evening Star Lodge
Rebekah
Betsey G. Morton
Israel R. Morton
Morton
Lowell
Ossipee
Conway
Chelmsford Street
F. B
Advent Church
Grand Street
Mabelle B. Stillings
R. Everett Bean
Morton Bean
Linda Churchill
Lydia F. Chaney
Emily L. Trask
Margett A. Nason
San Jose
Cal
C Street
The Soul’s Eternal Value and Loss
A fervent reflection on souls and salvation cites Jesus Christ’s warning that losing the soul outweighs all worldly wealth, fame, and power. It urges contemplation of Gethsemane and Calvary to grasp the soul’s worth and the risk of eternal loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Hell
Jesus
God
Gethsemane
Calvary
New Pastor Rev F M Pickles Welcomed at Centralville M E
The Centralville Methodist church hosted Rev. F M Pickles with a large morning audience. He preached on Psalm 84 11 The Lord God is a Sun and Shield and contrasted God as light and what God gives. A public reception will be held at the Hildreth and Bridge streets church on Wednesday evening inviting all church friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville Methodist Church
F. M. Pickles
Mr. Pickles
Hildreth and
Bridge Streets
Baptism at Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church Sets Six Members
Reverend Lewis Dexter baptized six persons at Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church on Sunday October 19. Those baptized, along with others previously baptized, are reserved for membership in the Hadley Street Free Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Dexter
Mt. Vernon Free Baptist Church
Hadley Street Free Baptist Church
Funerals Held for Sullivan Kittredge and Kelley
Funeral services were held yesterday for Etta Sullivan at 2 PM from 20 Gardner Avenue with burial in St. Patrick's cemetery under Undertaker O'Donnell. Theresa Kittredge's service followed from 30 Burlington Avenue with Rev. R A Greene officiating and bearers Estes Kittredge Wilson Tafts. burial in the family lot at a Tewksbury cemetery. Young & Co. funeral directors. Joseph Kelley’s funeral occurred today at 2 PM from 431 Lakeview Avenue, burial in St. Patrick's cemetery under Undertaker C H Molloy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Sullivan
Gardner Avenue
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
O'Donnell
Theresa Kittredge
Burlington Avenue
R.A. Greene
Estes, Kittredge
Wilson
Tafts
Tewksbury
Young & Co
Joseph Kelley
Patrick
Catherine
Lakeview Avenue
C. H. Molloy
Obituaries and death notices from Chelmsford area
A series of local obituaries and death notices dated Oct 18 to Oct 20 list the deceased including Mrs. Sarah P. Emerson Lucretia C. Meserve Mrs. Mary O Connell Joseph Kelley Hattie McKeon Alice Williams Lucy Greenwood Victoria Spachurski Mary Harrington George Bassett Alonzo Blake and Katie Soule with ages from 1 month to 95 years and funeral arrangements at Unitarian church St Johns hospital and family homes in Chelmsford city and nearby towns.
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Lakeview Avenue
Joseph Kelley
McKeon
City Hospital
Hattie McKeon
Williams
Concord Street
Alice Williams
Greenwood
Billerica Centre
Lucy Greenwood
Spachurski
Williams Street
Victoria Spachurski
Harrington
St. John's Hospital
Mary Harrington
Bassett
Andrews Street
George Bassett
Blake
W. J
Third Street
Alonzo Blake
Soule
Worthen Street
Katie Soule
Fire extinguisher praise for home protection
A kerosene lamp exploded at my home triggering a fire that burned a table and cloth. The underwriter’s extinguisher quickly put out the blaze with only minor damage, leading me to recommend it to anyone seeking reliable protection.
D A R Anniversary Meeting Celebrated in Ty ler Park
Molly Varnum chapter of the D A R marked the Cornwallis Yorktown surrender anniversary with a large tea at Mrs Solon Stevens home in Tyler Park. Leaders and guests spoke on patriotism, while Yorktown preservation and a Me thuen conference notice were discussed. Violin numbers by Miss Williams and Miss Stevens complemented the program amid social refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Varnum
Solon Stevens
Tyler Park
Cornwallis
Yorktown
M. Ida Howe
Henry C. Hodgdon
Old South
Boston
Thomas Nesmith
C. M. Williams
Thompson
Williams
Washington
Vienna
G. C. Brock
Congress
Hoar
Lowell
State Society
Pierne
S. T. Whittier
S. G. Lincoln
W. A. Dickinson
Charles Howe
Irma L. Varnum
Abbie Crosby
Blanche Farrington
Nellie Stevens
Abbie Davis
Louis H. Swift
Mary Stevens
Devoe Paint Guarantee Backed by Adams Hardware Dealership
A Lowell letter praises Devoe lead and zinc paint comparing it to lead and oil, claiming longer lasting work. It asserts a strong guarantee allowing return or replacement if any fault appears, and notes the Adams Hardware and Paint Co. sells the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & CO
Adams Hardware and Paint Co
Busy night ends in arrests for larceny
James McCabe was arrested by Inspector Walsh on Saturday night for the alleged larceny of two clocks and other items. Manuel Arsenault, a recent arrival from Prince Edward Island, was also arrested. Nellie Foster faced suspicion of stealing several pairs of shoes, some traced to Pollard's, during the incident at Knox & Charlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCabe
Inspector Walsh
Manuel Arsenault
Prince Edward's Island
Knox & Charlton
Nellie Foster
Pollard’s
New and Novel Barber Dryer At Youngs Building
A barber at Young's in the Hildreth building demonstrates the Big Wonder. He presses a button and the device rapidly dries the face and hair, prompting interest in its operation. Have you seen it work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young's
Hildreth Building
McKinley Couple Welcome Daughter in City
In this city on Oct 19 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs David Mc Kinley of 48 Billings Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
David McKinley
Billings Street
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Sun. Mon
Lowell Daily Courier
John Dennett
Ernest L. Smith
Shaw Street
Charles G. Smith
Trenton
New Jersey
S. T. Ford
Ralph Gillam
First Church
Tawford
Crawford
Miss Hope
Boston Public Schools
Hill
Boston Cooking School Magazine
Perry
Lasell Seminary
Scott-Knight
Worcester Cooking School
Miss Heustis
Mack Industrial School
Salem
Mass
A. E. O'Heir & CO
Merrimack Squa
Fifth Street Baptist
Heaven
Branch
ST. Tabernacle
C. I. Hood CO
Peptiron
Hadley Street
Dre
Otis O. Streeter
Littleton, N. H
Mrs. Stevens
Molly Varnums
Communications
Couriercitizen
Horace Ela
Hurd Street
Telephone
Hooton’s
Hooton
Hooton Cocoa and Chocolate Company
Newark, N.d
Ulb. AL
Harry
Richardson
Lowell Steam
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Central St
Prescott St
Vw. P. Brazer & Co
Central, Tor
Market Street
Fred Howard
Central Street
Prescott Street
Je McManmon
Brookside
A. W. Brown
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