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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

12

Democratic rally at Huntington hall and local ads

A compact notice lists events and ads including a Democratic rally at Huntington hall this Saturday, parlor millinery at Gates street, Z A Wilson Co building materials, Limburg chimney work at Bridge street, opticians move to Bon Marche, shoe bargains at 120 122 Merrimack, and Dean's Ointment for piles with price.

Huntington Hall Gates Street A. van Hise Z. A. Wilson & Co Limburg Bridge Street Babbitt Co Opticians Dutton Street Bon Marche New England Merrimack Street 20Th Century Dean

Notable Local Relatives Return From Vacations

Mrs. M. D. Merrill and daughter Gracie of North Chelmsford return after a lengthy stay in the New Hampshire hills. Mr. Samuel McCord of Carter and Sherburne's returns from Dundee, Quebec, with Mrs. McCord and children remaining there another week. Thomas Walsh, formerly Dr. Gage’s coachman, takes a job at the Lowell machine shop. Mrs. Ruth E. Giberson of Caribou, Maine, to spend two weeks with her sister Mrs. C. B. Emery in Middlesex Village.

Samuel McCord Carter & Sherburne’s Dundee Quebec

Deserter Nabbed After Cabinet of Beefsteaks Vanishes

John Linden, serving five years for desertion, was captured in a greenhouse trap door on Governor's Island. He had escaped a week earlier and loot from officers' ice chests had stirred postwide excitement. Empty wine bottles and leftovers indicated he feasted during his week on the loose.

New York Governor's Island John Linden Linden

Obituary: James Wallace 81 former Paisley weaver in Lowell

James Wallace died Monday at 9 PM at 86 Jewett Street Centralville aged 81. Born February 12 1822 in Paisley Scotland he became an expert shawl weaver before moving to Lowell in 1841. He worked 37 years for Bigelow Carpet Company rising to overseer of the harness room and was a member of Kirk Street church. He is survived by his widow two granddaughters a nephew and a niece.

James Wallace Jewett Street Centralville Mr. Wallace Paisley Scotland Lowell Bigelow Carpet Company Kirk Street Fred S. DaLew Wellesley Frank Wheater Washington, D. C William O. May Cliton Marion McNaughton

Funerals for Horace J Sloan and Mabel Kane Held

Horace J Sloan funeral held yesterday at 93 Westford Street with services by Rev George B Dean and Rev E Victor Bigelow. Apollo quartet sang. bearers were Walker Burtt Hope Butterfield Ranlett and Preston. burial in Edison cemetery. C M Young Co. in charge. Mabel Kane funeral also yesterday at 47 Cross Street. J F O Donnell Sons undertakers. burial in St Watrick's cemetery.

Horace J. Sloan Westford Street George B. Dean E. Victor Bigelow Apollo Quartette Messrs. Walker Burtt, Hope Butterfield Ranlett Preston Edson Cemetery C. M. Young & Co Mabel Kane Michael Kane Cross Street J. F. O'Donnell

Monthly Supper Held by Highland Congregational Ladies

The Ladies' Charitable association of Highland Congregational church held the first regular monthly supper of the season on Wednesday evening directed by Mrs. A. S. Lombard. Kitchen duties were led by Mrs. Sawtelle and Mrs. Wier with help from Mrs. Norman Wilcox Mrs. A. G. Boynton Mrs. Mary Avery and Miss Gertrude Varnum. A follow up program featured the Highland male quartet violin solos by Miss Florence Nix and cornet solos by Miss Lillian Manning.

Ladies’ Charitable Association The Highland Congregational Church A. S. Lombard Sawtelle Wier Norman Wilcox A. G. Boynton Mary Avery Gertrude Varnum Highland Florence Nix Lillian Manning

First Evening Classes Begin Tonight at 730

Thursday evening classes in physical culture and dress-making hold their first lesson tonight at 730. All members are urged to attend, followed by a speech from Hon. John F. Fitzgerald.

Oriental Bazaar offers curious goods in Lowell shop

The store greets many visitors with a new line of goods including jewelry and beaded chains. It claims to be the only shop of its kind in Lowell and promotes imports from Japan, China, India, Persia and Egypt.

Lowell Boston Japan China India Persia Oriental Bazaar Merrimack St

Ward 3 Club Democrats Rally and Luce Law Debate

The Ward Three Republican club meeting featured prominent attendees including Robert F. Conroy and independent candidates Tommy Little and Thomas Byrne. Speakers urged party support, and plans for a Democratic rally were set as a notice of the Luce joint caucus law's timing was discussed with Secretary Olin clarifying it won’t affect the coming Lowell city election.

Ward Three Robert F. Conroy Tommy” Little Thomas H. Byrne Lowell Jerome F. Manning McKinley Howe Royal S. Ripley Lucius A. Derby Wm. H. S. Hayes William Gaston Bates Byrne Hayes Stephen B. Puffer Wm. A. Gaston John F. Fitzgerald Boston Thayer Worcester John C. Burke Thomas F. Quinn Gardner W. Pearson P. J. O’brien Robert J. Crowley Fisher H. Pearson John C. King John E. Drury F. J. Simonds John H. Harrington Edward Gallagher Thomas J. Mulligan J. A. Herne Martin Ready Wm. J. McCluskey Joseph H. Callahan John C. Gordon Nathan D. Pratt Fred H. Rourke Harry K. Noyes Arthur Abbott Martin Courtney George Bowers John J. McCann Wm. Forbes J. J. O'Connell J. Joseph O'Connor Mahoney O’brien McMahon Kennedy Miskella Casey Gerow Molloy Gallagher McCluskey Daly Barry Donohue McLaughlin Roche Wm. A. Mogan J. W. McEvoy J. Joseph Hennessey Wm. F. Curtin M. J. Dowd John P. Farley Charles Riley F. Shea Michael Carey Andrew McAloon John J. Hendricks John J. McManmon John J. Rourke Robert Conroy Joseph Ward Peter J. Brady Edward Cawley D. T. Sullivan Joseph Mullen Thomas C. Lee H. C. McOsker Patrick Conlon Philip Desmaris Philip Connors John J. Ryan Andrew E. Barrett Edward Connors John J. Griffin Peter T. Brady Dr. Bertrand John T. Sparks Andrew F. Roach James F. Owens Patrick Kelly James ¥. McElholm Jas. B. Conlon J. L. Chalifoux James H. Carmichael Dennis J. Murphy James E. Donnelly Wm. F. Thornton John J. Hanlon Peter H. Donohue Peter H. Butterworth John J. Courtney John J. Sullivan Charles Burns Wm. Cogger Joseph Farrell D. J. Donohue D. A. Sullivan Stephen J. Johnson Coolidge R. Johnson John J. Burns Thomas P. Boulger Joseph Gormley James J. Dolan St Charles Huntington Hall Middlesex Central Merrimack Streets Luce Cadman Ohn

Spectacular Bolton property sale at Mt Washington street

The Bolton property at 100 Mt Washington street drew a huge crowd yesterday as Mrs. Fred Lake won the bid for 3185 dollars plus taxes. After the house sale, furniture was sold amid a packed auction room. Auctioneer C F Keyes led the lively bidding, with prices meeting strong demand. Also, Bolton's Market street store sale on Tuesday attracted many of the city’s horse owners and featured spirited bidding.

Bolton Mt. Washington Street Fred Lake Market Street C. F. Keyes

Birthday Party for Mr. Roberts at Tyngsboro Home

A pleasant birthday gathering was held Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roberts home at Wood's corner Tyngsboro in honor of Mr. Roberts. About forty friends enjoyed games music dancing and phonograph. He received a fine chair as a gift and a late supper followed before guests departed wishing him many happy returns.

Thomas Roberts Wood's Corner Tyngsboro Roberts Ory Robert

Harvest Festival Social by C Y M L Four Tables

A social hosted by the C Y M L members from four tables at the Harvest Festival proved very successful last evening in the society rooms. Table chairmen held an early meeting with assistants, followed by dancing to an orchestra.

Mrs Richard defends underage marriage case in Lowell

Mrs. Octave Richard says she will not worry as her husband and son wait jail for false statements to procure a marriage license for a girl said to be 13. She expresses pride in early marriages, while the child bride, Joseph Richard’s wife, questions her future. The widow plans to work and support the household, with her son-in-law earning income as well. The article also quotes controversial religious views on revival methods and individualism.

Octave Richard Richard Tilden Street Courier-Citizen Joseph E. Richard Joseph Richard

Epworth League Meeting At St Pauls DEEPER CHURCH UNITY

At St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church last evening Epworth League members from city churches gathered with Miss Daisy Mac Brayne presiding. Rev Joseph F Berry of Chicago spoke on Every Leader an Evangelist stressing the connected church structure and unity within the denomination.

St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League Daisy MacBrayne J. M. Pickles Centralville James F. Allen Samuel W. Worth Epworth League Union Cyrus W. Johnson Joseph F. Berry Chicago Epworth Herald

Bryan in Court over Will Bequest Testimony

In New Haven on October 21, during the probate hearing for Philo S. Bennett's will a sealed letter read by William J. Bryan claimed a $50,000 request. Judge Stoddard warned that Mrs. Stoddard would contest the will if Bryan pressed for the money. Bryan said no funds would go to his wife or children unless Mrs. Bennett consented, and he would seek a court ruling on the bequest's validity to distribute the funds to educational and charitable institutions if legal.

New Haven Conn Philo S. Bennett William J. Bryan Stoddard Bennett

Home salon service offered by E W Young at Hildreth Building

Anyone may have a home department for scalp treatment hairdressing shampooing manicuring superfluous hair removed and chiropody by telephoning to E W Young Hildreth building a competent person will be sent to attend your wants at your own home.

E. W. Young Hildreth Building

Arrest of Emile Brissette on liquor charge in Tucker Street

Capt. Kew arrested Emile Brissette on a warrant for illegally keeping liquor. The scene includes a Tucker Street resident, clerk remarking on tiger-skin rugs priced at $200, and Mrs Young questioning import status, as the judge presides.

Emile Brissette Capt Kew Tucker Street

Card of Thanks from George R. Lockwood

Card thanks note states having sold his place on Bridge Street and expresses gratitude for fair treatment over the years. George R. Lockwood signs the message.

Bridge Street Malades Sy c George R Lockwood

The Worthen Street Factory Stands Behind Quality Carriage Work

The Sawyer Carriage Co of Lowell emphasizes their reputation built by patrons through friendship and warns against slighting small jobs. Call to report carriage issues or motor mishaps to ensure top workmanship at the Worthen street factory.

Lowell Worthen Street

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Tun. Kon. Tuc. Web Ipu. Fri Lowell Daily CourIer Ward 3 Club Pres. Manning Democratic Rally Board of Aldermen Olin Commonwealth of Massachusetts William M. Olin Putnam & Son Co Central Street Norfolk Cc. Y. M. L. Social Congressman Thayer Mrs. Richard Gabriel J. F. Berry Bryan Bennett Estate A Home Department Gilbert E. A. Wells Pilgrim Hall O'Donnell & Gilbride Hampshire Street Miss Nano M. Gallagher Voice Culture Lawrence Street Harriette G. Lee Bacher Swan Bldg Edward Everett Adams Odd Fellows Temple Middlesex Street Bernadette Fontaine Fulton Street Effie L. Palmer Abriglia Method Studio Swan Brig Mass G. F. Hamer Royal Conservatory of Munich Swan Building Great Eastern Correspondence School Geo. G. Read Cenrai St Carter & Sherburnne’s Business Sagacity Sawyer Carriage Co W. P. Brazer & Co., Hatters and Outfitters Central Cor. Market ST Lowell & Pelham Merrimack Square Collinsville Pelham Centre Salem Ayers Village Haverhill Pelum Centre Nashua Lawrence Canobie Lake Franklin Woodman Tie Courer Citizen
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