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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1903
Page
5
The Women’s Club bulletin notes a Colonial Hall talk by Hon Carroll D Wright on labor problem solutions. It also highlights city kindergarten mothers meetings, teachers efforts, and a tribute from the Barton Evening Transcript about Henry Warren Howe’s flag work and a Loyal Legion tablet in Memorial Hall.
A Boston figure known for painting the clock face gifted to Faneuil Hall by local children and for creating medical diagrams for Professor Webster, he lived mostly in Boston, served at the State House during the Civil War era, and on the Boston school committee from 1860 to 1863. He revered Governor Andrew and valued his friends, leaving a cherished memory of his devoted spirit.
The great magician Kellar presented his encyclopedia of tricks before a good audience last night at the Opera house. The Levitation of the Princess Karnac and other acts impressed, with The Fly To finale hyping the show. Tonight the Opera house presents Old Homestead featuring Denman Thompson as Joshua Whitcomb.
Klaw and Erlanger present The Bil lionaire a new spectacular musical comedy by Harry B Smith and Gus Kerker at the Opera house led by Jerome Sykes. Managers claim unprecedented musical effects lavish scenery and gorgeously beautiful costumes. The Daly's theatre company supports Sykes after last season's engagement.
Mr Joseph Murphy renowned Irish character comedian stars in Kerry Gow, one of the era’s most successful plays. The leading actor, likened to the late Joseph Emmett, will present the rare attraction at the Opera House on Thursday evening October 29.
An unusually elaborate production of Why Women Sin is announced with a metropolitan company of actors scheduled to perform in three shows starting Friday night.
Edmund H. Garrett presented a stereopticon lecture on Warwickshire at a women's club, showcasing pictures and stories that delighted a large audience with vivid scenes and historical notes.
Review highlights a varied bill at the Casto theatre this week led by Salie and Taff the two jolly sailors and acrobats. Madelyn Marshall the Rube girl adds laughter and charm alongside Zach Ferrar Cole acts and a dazzling bell light scene. The Ferrar Cole company performs His College Chum while Jules Ferrar and Dorothy Kendall star in Mr Spouthard. The Marvelous Merrils showcase dizzying bicycle feats and Helen Trix sings Southland songs. The Big Three Minstrels cap the show with an overture and entertaining performance daily.
The Middlesex Women’s club gathered yesterday afternoon to view vividly colored pictures. The speaker traced historic and legendary links to local sites such as Warwick castle with Lady Warwick, Kenilworth castle, and Coventry, famed for Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom, enlivened by anecdotes and striking illustrations.
A guide for women with limited funds stressing value in veiling crepe de chine and silk, warning against cheap trimmings and urging simple, well-made designs. It highlights careful fabric choice, proper linings, thorough finishing, and owning a few complete gowns over many half-made outfits to maintain smart appearance.
Hal Reids comedy drama A Home spun Heart opened at the Academy of Music for a three day run to enthusiastic crowds. In five acts the piece offers action and a realistic setting with a well balanced company. L Williams as Andy Markhoe and Harry Raymond as Tom Lawson drew praise for their performances. George Edwards as a hard hearted villain and Marie Sanger as his accomplice delivered strong work. Florence De Lashman and Beatrice Howard also scored creditable portrayals. The play repeats today and tomorrow with matinee and evening shows.
The Lowell Orchestral Society begins its 13th season with reserved seat auctions set for Wednesday, November 4 at 2 30 p m in Huntington hall. The first recital is Sunday, November 15. A strong soloist lineup includes artists who have worked with the Boston Symphony. The society cites the auction system as efficient and urges early attendance for preferred seats.
Avoid serious kidney or bladder issues by taking Foley's Kidney Cure sold at Goodale's drug store on 217 Central Street Ellingwood & Co. at corner Merrimack and Central, Carter & Sherburne at Merrimack or Bridge streets, and Falls & Burkinshaw at 18 Middlesex Street.
Fred Brier, 27, was arrested on a warrant for larceny of 262 dollars from Arthur Lacombe at 124 Lakeview avenue. Police say a second suspect remains at large after a yearlong scheme. Brier, who yielded no resistance, has a long, notable police record and a history of prior burglaries.
The Temple theatre in Odd Fellows Temple Middlesex street closed yesterday without showing a performance. Manager M W Murray and partner Wilbur I F Hall could not be reached. Officials cite lack of patronage despite stage enlargement extra lighting and weekly vaudeville bills. It is unclear if the venue will reopen.
Dr C J Bishop of Agnew reports three severe pneumonia cases improved with Foley's Honey and Tar. The notice lists Ellingwood & Co and Carter & Sherburne among druggists selling the product at Central and Merrimack streets, with Falls & Burkinshaw on Bridge Street.
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