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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1902

Page

10

August Daylight and Moon Rise Details

The record notes the sun rises at 4.37 length of day 14.27 sun sets at 7.04 moon rises at 3.16 a m.

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Burn Wilson's Coal and Babbitt Co Opticians Ad

The Babbitt Co opticians at 28 Dutton St advertise services with hours 2 to 4 pm and evenings. Conway Transfer Co is mentioned. A sales pitch urges avoiding baggage mishaps and starting purchases right. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for bilious mess, claimed to cleanse the stomach regulate liver and bowels with a quick permanent cure. Sold by all druggists.

Wilson Babbitt Co Dutton St Merrimack Conway Transfer Co Chamberlain

August travels and church notices in Lowell area

Misses Irene and Elsie Nittredge plan August in New Hampshire hills while Katie Bennie Tina Bennie and Sadie MacDonald begin a six week White Mountains vacation. Home visits, bishop rumors, and local church moves accompany a day trip to Provincetown with Rev. Fisher’s Universalist party.

Irene Elsie Nittredge New Hampshire Hills Katie Tina Bennie Sadie MacDonald White Mountains Fred Lucas Lake Mercy Fairlee G. M. Smiley Sunapee Lake N. H Sioux City Garrigan Rome Williams Massachusetts Dioce Will Garrizon Samuel Knox Sydney Street Oxford County Maine Lowell Ellen M. Marshall Edmund Knox Emma E. Wright Westford Knox Adventist Church D. B. Martin Paige Street Free Baptist Church Methuen Street Martin C. E. Fisher First Universalist Church Provincetown Boston Fisher

Fraternal Groups Plan Ice Cream Party and Bazaar

Bay State Colony No 71 UOPF and Passaconaway Tribe 32 IORM held meetings last night with several new applications. Plans were made for an Aug 15 ice cream party, a festival run by Mathew Temperance Institute, and a Trading Post bazaar. A Nashua visit was proposed for the Red Men field day in Lowell, with Willow Dale chosen as site and committees named for arrangements. About 100 young ladies offered to help with book-taking and chances, and a 10-dance program followed the entertainment by the Columbian Orchestra.

Bay State Colony Nashua N. H Lowell Willow Dale Charles N. Leach Arthur W. Garland Geo. A. Frost George W. Jockow Charles H. Kittredge C. C. Curstaff Oliver A. Libbey Mathew Temperance’ Institute Columbian Orchestra

Final Weekend for Willow Dale Diving Horses

Today and Sunday mark the last chances to see the renowned diving horses King and Queen at Willow Dale, drawing crowds for the historic act.

King Willow Dale

Births Cahill Bowker in Graniteville Families Welcome Daughters and Sons

Cahill announces a daughter born August 1 to Mr and Mrs Charles T Cahill at 23 Oak Street. Bowker reports a son born August 2 in Graniteville to Mr and Mrs John W Bowker of this city.

Father John's Medicine Aimed at Weak Lungs and Nerves

Advertisement-style note urging continued use of Father John's Medicine through summer to aid weak lungs and bronchial troubles. Claims the product feeds nerves and tissues and cures consumption while rebuilding run-down systems.

Father John

Ayer Home Celebrates Matron's Fifteenth Year

At the Ayer Home Mrs A G Rouviere marked 15 years as matron with a playroom entertainment by resident children led by Miss Rachel McElroy. The program featured songs recitations and a closing chorus of America amid decorations and ice cream treats for guests.

Ayer A. G. Rouviere Rachel McElroy Woodbine Hazel Clark May Herron Hazel White Ruth Downs William Kendall Ferna Kendall Francis Powers Molly Davis Dolly Gray Albert Bishop Ellen McElroy Beatrice Downs Alfred Clark Robert Tottes Boatsong Lillian Howarth Bertha Winkler Rose Turner Old Kentucky Annie Killeen Man

Schoolhouses Undergoing Repairs Citywide

Citywide repairs report extensive work across multiple school buildings. Kalsomining Lincoln Butler Ames Charles Training Chapel Cottage Elliott Varnum Green Worthen Oaklands and more receive rooms, halls, and stair updates. Interior woodwork varnished. new hardwood floors laid at several campuses. new rooms attics steps bulkheads furniture scraped varnished replaced and general stove boiler furnace maintenance noted.

Kalsomining Lincoln School Butler Ames Street Charles Street Training Chapel Street Cottage Street Elliott Street Varnum Green Worthen Street Oaklands Colburn Pond Street Fayette Street Howard Street Cheever Street Powell Street Grand Street Central Street West Sixth Street Kirk Street London Street Dover Street Franklin School Colburn School Varnum School Lakeview Avenue Cgeneral

Miracle Prevents Trolley Babe Tragedy on Lakeview Ave

A Lakeview Avenue trolley narrowly avoided fatal damage when a baby carriage rolled onto the tracks just as the car rounded a sharp incline. The car’s reverse brake and fender contact spared the child, who emerged unharmed, though the mother fainted with relief and the crowd expressed horror.

Lakeview Avenue Lakeview Park Paige Street Bridge Street

Sale of John Street Church to Young Women's group

At joint meetings of the John Street Congregational church and its society, votes approved selling church property to the trustees of the Young Women's Christian Association. Deacon Butrick and sister proposed the purchase. A thousand years' lease was assigned to the society, with Deacons Osgood Haywood Reed and Morey named to finalize transfers. Society treasurer Bancroft authorized to deed. Meetings adjourned to Friday August 8.

John Street Congregational Church Young Women’s Christian Association James G. Buttrick Martha Buttrick Association John Street Geo. C. Osgood William A. Haywood Robert L. Reed C. W. Morey John J. Bancroft, Jr

Cincinnati Seeks American League Franchise

Cincinnati leaders press for an American League franchise with legal backing from John E. Bruce of the league and President Hew Johnson. The application was filed weeks ago by prominent local financiers, though names are withheld awaiting the league fall vote. Bruce expects a club in Cincinnati next summer.

Cincinnati John E. Bruce Hew Johnson Bruce

Attack on 64 Franklin Street Resident on Dutton Street

Vonn Hobbs aged 26 a resident of 64 Franklin Street was attacked with a fit last night around 10 o'clock on Dutton Street and fell on the sidewalk in front of Farrell and Conaton’s plumbing shop. He was taken home by ambulance.

Vonn Hobbs Franklin Street Dutton Street Farrell & Conaton

How to Study the Bible Heartily At First Church

A midsummer prayer meeting at First Congregational church drew about ninety attendees. Rev. Ralph Gillam led the talk using a black beard to illustrate the exposition on studying the Bible. Miss Julia Sleeper sang and accompanied, with another selection. Next Friday he will discuss the Result of a Prayer Meeting.

First Congregational Church Ralph Gillam

Pirates of Penzance presented by Colonial Opera at Lakeview

The Colonial Opera company brings Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance to Lakeview Theatre for a fourth week starting Monday August 4. James Gilbert promises a splendid production with a well suited company of performers.

Colonial Opera Company Lakeview Theatre Gilbert and Sullivan James Gilbert Lakeview Theatre Company

Pirates of Penzance at Lakeview Theatre Delights Fans

The lakeview theatre presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance with Mabel sung by Miss Hallam and Ruth by Miss Baxter. Joseph Smith as Frederic and James Gilbert as Major General Hanley headline a strong cast with a lively chorus and summer costumes aimed to pack the house.

Gilbert and Sullivan Miss Hallam Mabel Miss Baxter Ruth Joseph Smith Frederic Arthur Seatoni Ben Lodge James Gilbert Hanley Paquette Holmes Anda Wm. Reynolds Lakeview Theatre

Believed Manila Dead Soldier Found Alive After Years

John Kane of this city was reported killed in the Philippines by The Associated Press last March, but the war department had no official record of death or whereabouts. Despite inquiries to Congressman Knox, the family remained convinced of Kane's death until a letter arrived from the soldier himself, stating he is alive and well.

Associated Press John Kane Philippines War Department Kane Knox

Coe Arrested Over Fertilizer Note Larceny Case

Henry F. Coe former treasurer of Bowker Fertilizer and Dudley Hosiery mills in Newton Upper Falls faced an arrest in Jamaica Plain on a warrant accusing him of larceny of a promissory note and funds dated June 3 1902. He was taken to the city prison and without bondsmen by nightfall.

Boston Henry F. Coe Mowker Fertilizer Company Dudley Hosiery Mills Newton Upper Falls Jamaica Plain Bowker Fertilizer Company Coe

Tragic Runovers Claim Two Boys On B M Tracks

In East Boston two fatal accidents occurred when two Boston and Maine freight trains struck a child and a second man. A six year old boy named Haffey was fatally injured after his legs were severed by a train while playing on the tracks and died at the hospital. A man named George Ames, residence unknown, suffered both legs amputated by a passing train while lying on the track in the early evening.

Boston Maine Haffey George Ames

Fire in Howard Street Tenement Kitchen

An oil stove exploded in the kitchen of Isaac Pere sky s tenement on Howard Street yesterday at about 5 17 o clock causing roughly 300 in damage. The incident damaged the kitchen and adjoining rooms but no injuries were reported. Firemen quickly controlled the blaze and confined the damage to the unit. Isaac Pere sky s name appears in the report as the tenant though the spelling may vary in the scanned text.

Isaac Peresky Howard Street

Coburn Lot Restrictions Cloud Real Estate Move

The Coburn lot sold at mortgagee sale carries limits that hinder private ownership and could force the Locks & Canals to use it as a dumping ground for canal repairs. Officials note regulators have repeatedly attached restrictions on land along the Moody street canal fronting Anne street.

Coburn Locks & Canals Moody Street Locks & Canals Company Anne Street

Real Estate Transactions For Week Ending August 2

Week ending August 2 lists transfers in Lowell including Geo P Gale to Mary A Quigley on Chelmsford Powell corners. Patrick Curry to Margaret J Curry on Whipple and Andrews streets. Margaret J Curry to Sarah J Curry on Whipple and Andrews streets. James W Ellis to Oswald Turcott on Conduit avenue. Fred L Vance to Mary E Kittredge on Boylston street. Joseph H Riley to Wm H Healey on Middlesex street. Annie E Clemence to Wm H Healey on Church and Green streets.

Geo. P. Gale Mary A. Quigley Chelmsford Powell Patrick Curry Margaret J. Curry Whipple Andrews Streets Sarah J. Curry Whipple and James W. Ellis Oswald Turcott Conduit Avenue Fred L. Vance Mary E. Kittredge Boylston Street Joseph H. Riley Wm. H. Healy Middlesex Street Annie E. Clemence Wm. H. Healey Church and Green Streets

Dr. Flint's Sanitarium Advertises Dracut Centre Clinic

In Dracut Centre one and a half miles from Merrimack square a sanitarium announces a department for confinement cases. It admits all classes except contagious and insane. Any physician can attend. Address O A Flint MD Dracut Centre Mass Telephone 825-2.

Dracut Centre Merrimack Square O. A. Flint M. D Mass

Property Transfers Across Multiple Towns Listed

A long list of real estate transfers across Chelmsford Billerica Dracut Tewksbury Tyngsboro and Wilmington shows numerous grantors grantees and property lines including streets avenues and lots. Notable exchanges include Charles A Brennan via Frank M Pierce and Orin C Frye on land parcels as well as multiple pairs of transfers involving Warren avenue Maple street and the North Chelmsford road area.

Freeman M. Bill Thos McSorley Methuen Street Othello O Marcella Richart J. Rogers Meade Street Charles M. Forrest Ann Wentworth State Street Margaret John Winn James Long Richmond Street E. A. Smith Wm. Thornton Burtt Street James Annie Jameson Ann Mary B. McManus South Street W. W. Potter Cornelius A. Daly Rockdale Avenue S. N. Harris Fan Harmon Richardson Charles F. Sinclair Warren Avenue Mary H. Richardson Billerica L. E. Watson Wm. J. McCluskey Maple Wood John J. Watson Maple Street Dracut Simon E. Young Charles M. Evans West F. Love Ada C. Brann Joseph C. Babkirk John F. Dolan

Gas Arc Lights for Stores and Halls by Lowell Gas Light

The Lowell Gas Light company plans to place gas arc lights for lighting stores halls and large areas. They offer high brightness with better diffusion steadier illumination and lower cost than electric arc lighting.

Lowell Gas Light Company

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