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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

Page

10

Miss Murphy hosts a Lakeside farm party in North Chelmsford

Last evening Misses Helen and Josephine Murphy entertained 25 friends at Lakeside farm, met at North Chelmsford, then driven to the country home and returned to take a special car to Lowell.

Helen Josephine Murphy Lakeside Farm North Chelmsford Lowell Helen Wetmore Kirk Street Steinert Hall Boston Charles A. Gilday Brockton Gilday Fr. Gilday St. Michael's Church Henrys. Perham Chelmsford Yorktown Savage, Conant, Brock Joseph Kimball Salt Lake City Neale D. A. Swan Winter Island Don Tispetts Laconia N. H Stephen D. Millin Mt. Vernon F. B Biddeford

The Fire Stick and Winter Woodcraft in the Woods

A Forest and Stream excerpt recounts proper snow fire methods using pine faggots and a tree chimney. It explains seating on a dry log, keeping feet cold outside, and the ritual of discarding the waugan stick after boiling the kettle. Also noted is a New Jersey census question about Bible ownership as family honesty evidence.

Tenderfoot Adam New Brunswick Tack New Jersey

Alluring Coffee Nearly Killed the Nurse

Albany Oregon case details a nurse mother, 74, who cared for a stroke victim husband for months. After drinking Postum Food Coffee and Grape Nuts on physician orders, she weakened then recovered. the couple credits these products with reviving both.

Rapie

Republicans urge rally for trust fight in Ward Three

Ward Three club in Branch Street engine house heard speakers urging support for the Republican ticket. Edward T. Goward letter urged voters on election day amid rail coal strike talk. James McKinley and William H. S. Hayes addressed candidates for Senate and Governor Bates, praising experience and denouncing trusts. club plans funding and permanent quarters after election day.

Ward Three Club Branch Street Stephen B. Puffer John Stratton Edward T. Goward Puffer Republican Party Congress Lowell West Point Representative Hayes Goward Representative Stearns Representative Smith Wm. T. Sheppard Sheppard James McKinley William McKinley McKinley William H. S. Hayes Hayes John L. Bates Gaston Massachusetts Bates

YMCA Notes Show Record Membership and Plans

The Y M C A notes report a peak membership of 853 with 385 contributing and 468 hard pan members. 384 new members and 19 renewals since April, plus planned gym classes and Sunday meetings. Rev S T Ford will speak next Sunday at the First Baptist with a citywide Bible class to follow.

Young Men's Christian Association Geo. L. van Deurnen Geo. W. Hammond Board of Directors

Biggest Bond Filed in New York City for Rice Murder

New York on October 22 reports United States Fidelity and Guarantee company filed a bond for 7,000,000 dollars for the executors of William M. Rice's estate. The bond is stated as the largest ever executed in New York County connected to the Albert D. Patrick murder case.

New York City New York United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company William M. Rice Albert l. Patrick New York County

Will Take a Brigade to Cope with Somaliland Difficulty

Simla India October 22 military authorities expect a brigade of troops will be required to handle the Somaliland difficulty as the situation escalates.

Simla India

Marriages in October Wedding at St Patrick’s Parish

A sizable October wedding united Arthur H. McHugh and Bridget V. Donahue at St Patrick’s church with Fr Walsh officiating. The bride wore white chiffon over taffeta and carried bride roses. sister Mary and best man Peter McHugh attended. A reception followed at the bride’s home on Brooks Street before a wedding tour and a home at 18 Phillips Street after December first.

St. Patrick’s Church Arthur H. McHugh Bridget V. Donahue Richard Donahue Fr. Walsh Mary Donahue Peter McHugh Brooks Street Kennison L. Boothby Lynn John Joseph Shea Haverhill Martin H. Kelley Clinton Annie Cavanaugh North Adams Murphy Boston John J. Garrahan John J. Sullivan Daniel A. O’hearn P. E. Sullivan Daniel T. Sullivan

Wedding of Miss Helen Dunkerley and Mr Hadley at Gorham Street

A large turnout witnessed Miss Helen Dunkerley and Mr. Herbert F. Hadley unite in marriage at Gorham Street Methodist Church. The ceremony at 3 PM featured Rev N W Matthews, with Miss M C B Kydd on the wedding march and Miss E Dunkerly as bridesmaid. Guests sent many gifts, including a dining room table from Moore's mill overseers. The couple, after a reception at 76 First Street, departed on the 9 26 train for a brief honeymoon and will live in North Chelmsford.

Gorham Street Methodist Church Helen Dunkerley Herbert F. Hadley M. C. B. Kydd N. W. Matthews E. Dunkerly Ernest W. Chippendale Robert Barlow Fred Potter Harry Maden Thomas Woodcock Richard Potter Amon Moore’s Mill North Chelmsford Hadley First Street

Leary Crowe Wed In Parochial Residence Ceremony

Daniel H. Leary of the water works department and Miss Della L. Crowe were married at 6:30 pm at the parochial residence with Rev. John J. McHugh officiating. Best man Dr. James E. Leary and bridesmaid Anna Crowe joined maid of honor May Sheehan. A reception followed at 134 Ennell Street for relatives and close friends before a brief wedding tour. They plan to reside after December 1. Guests gave numerous presents.

Daniel H. Leary Water Works Department Knights of Columbus Della L. Crowe St. Patrick’s Church John J. McHugh James E. Leary Anna Crowe May Sheehan Ennell Street

Miller Huson Wedding At House Of Prayer

A pretty ceremony was held last evening at the House of Prayer on Walker street. Miss Glenna A. Huson daughter of Mrs. Arthur W. Sherman of 339 Westford street became the wife of Mr. Ellis Field Miller of Tuftonborough New Hampshire.

House of Prayer Walker Street Glenna A. Huson Arthur W. Sherman Westford Street Ellis Field Miller Tuftonborough N. H

Mullen Keough Nuptials At Immaculate Conception Church

At the parochial residence of the Immaculate Conception church Rev Fr Dorgan united in marriage Frank Mullen to Susie Keough yesterday afternoon at 2. Miss Margaret Keough served as bridesmaid and John E Mullen as best man. A reception followed at 63 Prince Street for relatives and close friends. The couple departed on an evening train for a short wedding tour and received several presents.

Immaculate Conception Church Fr. Dorgan Frank Mullen Susie Keough Margaret Keough John E. Mullen Prince Street

Marriage of David Booth and Marion Baxter at 543 Fletcher Street

Mr David Booth and Miss Marion W Baxter were married at 8 pm at their future home 543 Fletcher Street by Rev J F Allen. Miss Minnie Lunney and Mr Andrew Ruel were bridemaid and best man. Clayton Kimball played wedding matches and ushers were George Pierce and William Achilles. Relatives and intimate friends attended a reception with refreshments served by Caterer Evans.

David Booth Marion W. Baxter Fletcher Street J. F. Allen Minnie Lunney Andrew Ruel Clayton Kimball George Pierce William Achilles Evans

Marriage at Immaculate Conception Church

Last evening Rev Fr Dorgan united in marriage Joseph Kerwin and Miss Lillian Broderick at the parochial residence of the Immaculate Conception church. The witnesses were John Fels and Miss Cath erine Kerwin.

Immaculate Conception Church Fr. Dorgan Joseph Kerwin Lillian Broderick John Fels Catherine Kerwin

McKenna and Maloney Wed at Immaculate Conception

Joseph McKenna and Martha A. Maloney were married at Immaculate Conception Church last evening. Rev. Fr. Dorgan performed the ceremony with Peter J. McKenna as best man and Bridget Tynan as bridesmaid.

Immaculate Conception Church Joseph McKenna Martha A. Maloney Fr. Dorgan Peter J. McKenna Bridget Tynan

Dowding and Jones Tie Quiet St Anne’s Wedding

Samuel Dowding of Methuen a Boston Northern streetcar motorman marries Annie M Jones of the city at St Anne's church parsonage. Sister Margaret Jones and brother David G Jones attend. Couple to reside in Methuen. guests present with gifts noted.

St. Anne’s Church Samuel 8. Dowding Methuen Boston Northern Street Annie M. Jones Margaret Jones David G. Jones Dowding

Letter on paint quality from Devoe company

A Lowell Mass letter discusses why house paint flats in spots before chalking. It explains lead and zinc gloss stays for years, wear signals early deterioration, and suggests water in white lead causes flatting. F W Devoe & Co notes exist, Adams Hardware and Paint Co sells their paint.

F. W. Devoe & CO Adams Hardware and Paint Co

Dr Christian Fry Attacks Women’s Clubs As “Educational”

The speaker criticizes Dr Christian Fry for attacking women’s clubs calling them educational institutions. He questions who decides if these clubs are legitimate and notes that men’s clubs face similar scrutiny, highlighting ongoing debates about gendered social organizations.

Christian Fry

The Volunteer Organist at the Opera House and Florodora on stage

Last night a sizable audience saw The Volunteer Organist a four act rural drama from William B Gray with strong acting by Lewis Wood John Milton H Rees Davis and others The program also announced Uncle Tom's Cabin and Florodora along with The Fatal Wedding forthcoming with a large cast and elaborate scenery featuring Palisades on the Hudson and scenes in the Philippines Wales and a castle setting

William B. Gray Vermont Cambridge Howard—Sturgis Methodist Church Tom Stirgis John E. Gorman Hubbard Griffin James Ten Brooke Hanford Scott Carrie Thomas Willie Nelson Ormerly Trinity Citizen New York Palms Floyd Hunt Grace Church St. Louis Une Palisades Hudson

Lottie Gilson Tops Casto Vaudeville Bill in Lowell

W H J Hayes of Lowell notes that the vaudeville card this week features Lottie Gilson as headliner. The article praises her charm, appeal, singing and talking stage presence, and her public following, with her company described as competent and the entire bill praised.

Casto Lottie Gilson Avon Miss Gilson

Sons of Ham to Open at Academy of Music Tonight

The Sons of Ham, a 40 member group famed as a premier road troupe headed by Avery and Walker, will perform five shows at the Academy of Music with extensive scenery and matinées for women and children. Sidney S. Toler and Hen riotte Browne bring The Belle of Richmond to the Opera House for a short run, following strong local interest in American life themed theatre reflecting changing public tastes led by Bronson Howard.

Opera House Philippines Wales The Sons of Ham Academy of Music Tonight Avery and Walker Dempsey Sidney S. Toler Henriette Browne Belle of Richmond Academy of Music Lowell Bronson Howard America Mr. Toler

Miss Emma Gould Opens Rooms in Swan Building

Miss Emma 8B Gould returns from Maine vacation and starts business at her rooms in the Swan building, inviting patrons to visit.

Emma Gould Maine Swan Building

Conry recalls seed distribution tale to mock rivals

Congressman Conry tells a Washington seed giveaway anecdote to illustrate how gifts to constituents can be misused Seeking to discourage rivals in the ninth district he recalls letters requesting seeds tools lawn mowers and even oxen and six civil service workers to cultivate tobacco on a Connecticut river farm

Conry Washington Berkshire Hills Connecticut River Civil Service Boston Herald

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