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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1903

Page

4

Munyon Paw Paw Remedy Ad Claims Cure For Indigestion

An advertisement extols Munyon s Paw Paw as a universal cure for insomnia nervousness and stomach troubles claiming it rejuvenates aged and weak individuals. It includes testimonials from George Deering A J Wessen and Thomas J Hart praising its nerve food effects and relief from heartburn and indigestion with a price list for large bottles and laxative pills.

Paw Paw A. J. Wessen Main St Auburn Thomas J. Hart Roxbury Mass

Harvest Supper At Pawtucket Congregational Parish

The Pawtucket Congregational parish held its annual harvest supper at the church attracting nearly 150 attendees. A large committee led by chairmen Mrs. Fred Howe and Mrs. Albert Park oversaw arrangements with entertainment by Mr. Frank B. Hill and decorations by Miss Holden.

Pawtucket

Endeavorers Elect First Trinitarian Church Officers

The Y P S C E of the First Trinitarian Congregational church met last night and elected officers and committees. Officers include President Walter Robinson and Vice President Miss Charlotte Sherman. Committees cover look-out, prayer meeting, social, finance, flower and relief, with several members named.

First Trinitarian Congregational Church Walter Robinson Presdent Charlotte Sherman Marion Gerry William Walmsley Clifford Carey Gertrude Davis Helen Hines Maude Shaw Raymond Coffin H. H. Sumgner Chester Hunt Thomas Hintze Rilda Gunn Florence Dole Earle Farnham Albert Ludwig Edgar Ames Nettie Studley Elnora Clifford Gertrude Taylor Foster Dole Flower and Relief Committee Mabel Palmer Rena Landers Mabel Gragin Roxie Henderson Ama McLean

Lowell group enjoys West trip with Warren guide

About 200 well known Lowell residents traveled to the West last night and returned the same evening. They praised tour conductor O. E. Warren for detailed explanations of scenery and places visited. The Worthen Street Baptist church hosted the event with stereopticon views.

Lowell O. E. Warren Worthen Street Baptist Church Warren California

Special Colonist Tickets on Nickel Plate Railroad

Daily until November 30 the Nickel Plate Railroad sells special one way Colonists tickets from Buffalo to California and other Pacific Coast points for 42.50 with lower rates to Utah Montana and Idaho. Includes tri weekly tourist car service. See local agents L P Burgess N E P A No 258 Washington Street Boston.

Nickel Plate Railroad Buffalo California Pacific Coast

Sullivan and Gormley Wed in Immaculate Conception Ceremony

Centralville grocer Michael J. Sullivan and Ellen J. Gormley were married at the Immaculate Conception church by Rev. Lawrence Tighe. The couple received guests, including relatives from Tyngsboro and Boston, at a reception on 249 High Street. They departed for a wedding tour and plan to reside at 249 High Street after December 1.

Obituary of Joseph D. Gould in North Billerica

Joseph D. Gould dies at 68 in North Billerica after a career as Harvard Lawrence School graduate, chemist, and Talbot Dyewood leader. Survived by wife Elvira Rogers. funeral Friday at 3 15 p m. private burial. Forge Village St Catherine's reunion planned. local entertainments feature Old Homestead success. Joe Wall plans a new winter show.

Joseph D. Gould North Billerica Jamaica Plain Lawrence Scientific School Harvard Billerica C. S. Talbot & Co Talbot Dyewood and Chemical Co Elvira Calvin Rogers O. A. Nelson Forge Village St. Catherine's Church Abbot's Hall Fred Longbottom Lowell Opera House Joe Wall Joe

Social dances and gatherings fill Healy’s hall and village events

The 92 club hosted a social dance in Healy's hall with Kit Tredge's orchestra. Refreshments followed. Mr John Morrison's party near Tyngsboro drew few villagers due to weather but guests enjoyed a concert and dances. A football game at Hillside Park features Littleton A C vs the home team at 2 30 pm. Court Westford M C O F plans a box party in Healy's hall on Nov 7. W R Johnson visits from philadelphia on a hunting trip, bagging six quail and two woodcock. Mr and Mrs Henry Smith take a car trip through Groton and Ayer area. Frank Nelson of Lowell visits local contacts.

Healy Kittredge John Morrison Tyngsboro Holy City Clarence McLenna Catherine Burke Ward Hillside Park Littleton A. C Court Westford Henry Smith Groton Ayer Frank Nelson Lowell

Westford voters weigh Luce law at upcoming election

At the forthcoming state election on Tuesday November 3 Westford voters decide on adopting the Luce law to curb cross party voting. Polls will be open 6 AM to 4 PM. Meanwhile Middlesex North Pomona Orange plans a November 6 meeting in Lowell with speeches by State Master Ladd and Senator Morse on farmers in legislation. The Fortnightly club met despite rain in district No 9 with a varied program including readings songs and a humorous dialogue by local members. A former townsman Mr E A Stevens attended the Unitarian church social last Sunday.

Luce Middlesex North Pomona Orange Lowell Odd Fellows Hall Centralville Ladd Morse Belchertown Pomona George E. Crosby Tewksbury E. A. Stevens Unitarian Church North Westford Herman Sherburne Eva Ward Carl Wright Alma G. Wright Luella Wright Edwin Gould Fred Blodgett Lillian Wright Everett Wood Horace Gould Clarence Wright John Ward Charles Blodgett

Groton School Loses First Game Of Season

Groton school suffered a 10 to 0 defeat by Dean academy on Saturday Oct 17, as notes hint at a forthcoming Nov 4 meeting with St. Mark's. Injuries include Willie Boynton breaking both wrist bones. warnings arise after a fatal season start. Other items cover church fair results, local illnesses, teaching appointments, Sunday observances, and community events.

Groton School Dean Academy Boston Daily Papers St. Mark’s Willie W. T. Boynton Portland Maine N. G. Freeman Emma J. Stone Congregational Church M. W. Parkhurst Friends Boston Marion B. Needham

McNabb and Connor Tie Steady at Immaculate Conception

Mr James B McNabb and Miss Mary Elizabeth Connor wed at Immaculate Conception rectory with Rev E A Dorgan officiating. Bride wore gray nun veiling and roses. bridemaid Catherine Connor in blue nun veiling and white pinks. After the ceremony guests joined at 73 Pleasant street for a wedding lunch. couple to reside at 106 Pleasant street after January first.

James B. McNabb Mary Elizabeth Connor Immaculate Conception E. A. Dorgan O. M.I Catherine Connor William F. Sullivan Michael Connor Pleasant Street D. L. Page Company McNabb New York State

Swaby and Rock Wed at St Peter's Parish Home

Mr Percy P E Swaby and Miss Agnes V Rock married yesterday at St Peter's parish residence. Rev D J Heffernan officiated. Bridesmaid Miss May Rock and groomsman Sidney Swaby attended. Reception at 100 Howard Street followed. couple to live there after December 1.

Welch and Lewis Married at St. Peter's Church

Mr Joseph Welch and Miss Madeline Lewis were united in marriage at St. Peter's parochial residence last evening at 6 o'clock. Rev W George Mullin performed the ceremony. Bridesmaid Miss Gertrude Little and groomsman Bryant Coleman. The bride wore steel traveling dress and picture hat, carried white chrysanthemums. Reception at 43 Walnut street followed. The couple departed for Boston on the 6:20 train and will be at home after December 1.

Percy P. E. Swaby Agnes V. Rock St. Peter’s Church D. J. Heffernan Miss May Rock Sidney Swaby James Rock Howard Street Sylvia Burnham F. E. Harris Joseph Walnut Street Welch Boston

Emery Merlin Wedding At Pleasant Street Home

Mr Nathaniel Emery and Miss Elia May Merlin wed last evening at 7 80 o clock at the bride s home 163 Pleasant street Rev James F Allen officiated Bridemaid Miss Gertrude McPhee groomsman Mr Charles Husband The bride wore white crepe de chine with duchesse lace and carnations The bridemaid wore white crepe de chine with white pinks A reception followed for immediate friends Gifts were plentiful After a wedding tour the couple will reside at 25 Gates street.

Nathaniel Emery Elia May Merlin Pleasant Street James F. Allen Gertrude McPhee Charles Husband Emery Gates Street

Ferguson Spellman Wed In Somerville Ceremony

Mr Sidney J Ferguson of Somerville wed Miss A Louise Spellman of this city yesterday at 2 pm at the bride’s home. Rev R A Greene officiated in the parlor with palms and flowers. The couple plan a wedding trip to New York Gettysburg Washington and Cincinnati and will live at 378 Medford Street Somerville.

Sidney Jerome Ferguson Somerville A. Louise Spellman Lewis E. Spellman Hastings Street R. A. Greene Grace Universalist Church William H. Spellman Althea Spellman R. J. Ferguson Harry Bursley Harry Spellman Auburn N. Y

Springfield Couple Weds in Autumn Parlor Ceremony

Mr Eugene Erastus Sykes of Springfield and Miss Lena Carlista Fowler of this city married yesterday at 4 PM in the bride’s parents home on Princeton Street Rev R A Greene officiating The ceremony occurred in the parlor before autumn decorations maid of honor Miss Ethel M King Springfield and groomsman Mr George F Sykes Suffield Conn the bride wore white peau de soie silk with duchesse lace and bertha

Eugene Erastus Sykes Springfield Lena Carlista Fowler R. A. Greene Charles M. Fowler Princeton Street Ethel M. King George F. Sykes Suffield, Conn Bertha

Salary grab exposed in ad ministration scandal

A Massachusetts historical account details a 1903 appropriation and payoffs to state officers for commissions and clerical work. Governor Bates approved salaries of 2000 to three officials, with cited misuse of funds and multiple salaries violating state law. The piece urges a Democratic shift to end such extravagance, endorsing Col. W. A. Gaston for governor.

Secretary of the Commonwealth Adjutant General Crane Ways and Means Senate Bates Dalton Olin Kimball Massachusetts Commonwealth William D. Hawley Turner Committee of Ways and Means Hawley Henry C. Merwin House Committee On Rules Samuel Dalton Prince Henry Prussia State House Col W. A. Gaston

The Billionaire Scores a Decided Hit at Opera House

At the Opera House last evening The Billionaire a musical farce by Harry B. Smith and Gustave Kerker drew a large audience with strong music clever settings and an appealing stage spectacle Jerome Sykes as Marcas Hanna received warm applause Nellie Follis and the ensemble delivered notable duets and numbers Walter Percival Harry Kelly and John P. Kennedy provided standout performances. Joseph Murphy returns tonight in Kerry Gow and Miss Marie Yorke stars in Why Women Sin with a strong supporting cast listed for the Friday and Saturday run

Billionaire Harry B. Smith Gustave Kerker Opera House Jerome Sykes Marcus Hanna John Doe Walter Percival Harry Kelly John P. Kennedy Mrs. Peppercorn Josie Intropodi Marie Yorke Dorothy Pemberton M. W. Taylor J. W. Hartman Arthur Ellery Edith Warde J. Agnes Gutman Little Ida May Marie Rainford P. Parks J. Chadwick A. W. Morgan James Norton Henry Jones

His College Chum tops Casto bill with strong laughs

Ferrar, Cole & Company present His College Chum a clever merriment filled vaudeville. Rosalre and Taft perform top flight comedy acrobatics while Frank Fogerty delivers a hit monologue and song. Reserved seats available via telephone 815-3.

Casto Ferrar, Cole & Company Rosalre Taft Frank Fogerty

Hinman's Business College Ad Teaches Bookkeeping Courses

A Worcester Massachusetts advertisement from Hinman’s Business College offers at home bookkeeping and stenography courses by mail. It claims 23 years of operation in Worcester and Boston, placing 6000 bookkeepers and stenographers. Diplomas awarded and hundreds placed in positions with testimonials from Boston and Worcester.

Worcester Boston Boston and Worcester Hinman’'S Business College Worcester, Mass

Al Reeves Burlesque Opens at Academy of Music

Al Reeves publicizes his Big Burlesque company with a fine olio and two burlettas opening at the Academy of Music Friday evening. The show promises novelty acts and lively entertainment in a period style revue.

al Reeves Academy of Music

Wedding of Mr and Mrs Sykes in Springfield

The ceremony featured roses and white muslin attire with pink roses for the maid of honor. Ushers were Miss Emma Runels and Miss Charlotte Agnes Libby of Lowell, music by Miss Maude Marshall, and a wedding lunch served by four waitresses. Guests from Salem to Gardner attended. The couple began a bridal tour through the South and will be home at 15 Wellsley Street, Springfield after December 1.

Emma Runels Charlotte Agnes Libby Lowell Maude Marshall Edith C. Merchant Josephine Webster Elsie M. Craigin Lena Hale Salem Beverly Suffield Conn Springfield Boston Haverhill and Gardner

Walker Proposal Sparks Impromptu Elopement

An exchange from Chicago Record Herald reveals a couple choosing a spontaneous elopement, preferring to walk rather than rely on an automobile for their hurried marriage plan. The banter highlights their readiness and practicality in a lighthearted society note.

Chicago Record- Herald

Lowell Orchestral Society Auction for Seats at Recitals

Huntington hall seats about 1900 for six grand winter recitals. An auction sale will be held next Wednesday afternoon Nov. 4 at 2 30 o’clock to secure preferred seating. Premiums are small and the deal promises substantial value with a dollar concert for 25 cents.

Huntington Hall Lowell Orchestral Society

Doctor and patient joke about pill label confusion

A doctor asks if Mrs. O'Brien husband takes his medicine regularly. She explains the label reads one pill to be taken three times daily, but she cannot see how it can be taken more than once. The exchange highlights a punchline about dosage wording.

Farm Bargain Offers 70 Acres with Buildings and Water

Auction note describes a farm offering 70 acres with buildings a house and barn wind mill running water and two ponds ideal as a summer home asking 2800 with buildings not costing that much to replicate photos available at the office Also listed is a boarding and lodging house of 36 rooms well furnished with steady boarders and good profits priced at 850 located at 64 Central Street contact T A Ertel tel 908-2.

T. A. Er Central Street

Dr Thomas’s Eclectric Oil Promises Croup Relief

Advertises cures for croup sore throat and pulmonary troubles claiming versatility to ease pain from many causes. Presents Monarch as the source of relief with promises of quick comfort through an electric oil remedy.

Thomas

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