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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1902
Page
10
The note records astronomical values for August indicating a length of day at 4.39 hours, sunset at 7.01 p.m., moon sets at 7.16 p.m., and sun rises at 4.39 a.m. The data appear as a dated snippet from a historical almanac or diary.
The City column notes the Socialist Labor party meeting tonight in Bay State hall with public invitation. Cook Taylor Co on Central street offers reduced summer stock of ready made goods for ladies misses and children at a lively pace with adv to inspect before buying.
Miss Margaret McDonald journeys from 157 Pleasant Street to West Newfield Maine this afternoon. Several residents relocate or return from trips, including Mr John Miller and family at Frothingham cottage Salisbury Beach, and Mrs M L Traversy in New York. Changes include staff moves at local firms and theater musical direction appointments, with travel to Calais, New Brunswick, and Vermont noted among others.
On Lakeview avenue a baby carriage containing two children was hit by an electric car Friday night. One infant was knocked into the street while the other rolled onto the car’s fender as the mother stood on her doorstep at 271 Lakeview avenue. The accident occurred before the mother could intervene.
A grandmother describes using Grape-Nuts to cure a baby's severe illness and failure to thrive after weaning. She reports the child gained weight and appears thriving after five weeks, attributing success to the cereal’s ready digestion and grape sugar. The ad also notes recipes for hot weather dishes in each package.
Rev W A Bartlett preached twice to large crowds, echoing Christ’s humility at the Last Supper, urging believers to value service over status. He urged living out the gospel, with emphasis on Jesus washing disciples feet and the church built on blood of Christ. Miss Marion Whitaker sang at the evening service with Solon Stevens on piano.
At a Y M C A meeting Acting Secretary W S Dillon urged young men to adopt a dominant life purpose. He contrasted Daniel's steadfast resolve with aimless modern living, stressing hard work, faith, and a God centered aim beyond worldly success.
Old Home Week in Tewksbury concluded with a union meeting on the common. Rev. Duffy, Rev. James Alexander, and Rev. Charles L. Pierce spoke on religion, family, and unity, warning against easy divorces while praising community spirit and civic effort. Attendance exceeded expectations with over 260 visitors registered.
In Lowell, Mayor Fales accompanied by a friend entered a crowded depot room with a soda fountain. A pushing crowd caused a quick scuffle, and the mayor felt his diamond stud being grabbed. He checked his shirt and clutched the assurance of the stud as the thief slipped away amid the crowd.
Frank D. Billings a Boston veteran fireman died Saturday at St John s Hospital from injuries after being run over by a train at the Northern depot last Thursday night His former Lowell residence with a wife and relatives will mark his burial in Lowell authorities said he conducted business in Boston and will be buried there
Patrolman Lindsay Ingalls reports his father in law Thomas Ingalls a veteran ex policeman near eighty years old has been prostrated by a paralytic shock at Marbened Neck. Fear for his survival grows as condition remains serious.
Mrs Brainerd of 22 Moody street had a large needle extracted from her leg on Saturday afternoon. Surgeons Leary and Brunelle removed the nearly five inch foreign object, delivering a safe recovery.
At First Congregational Church Rev Ralph Gillam preached about the Christian inheritance using D L Moody and McKinley stories to illustrate earthly and heavenly riches. He said believers are heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ and noted God’s taste of His inheritance through timely events.
The local United Irish League branch met at Ben evolent hall yesterday with fifteen new members. Michael Lee presided as president. Secretary Brassill read a Boston headquarters communication about Redmond Dillon and Davitt visiting Lowell in October.
Michael J Cahill of Cahill Bros was taken to St Johns hospital around 6 pm Saturday after a head cut sustained in a fall from his team near the Franklin school house on Branch street He was later returned home to 389 High street.
A classified notice promotes The Splendid AZHAR purest natural water in Massachusetts citing the State Board of Health report. Available in 5 gallon demijohns and half gallon bottles, with El lingwood & Co. and C. B. Coburn & Co. as distributors and contact numbers 339-2 and 67.
Police raided a Chinese gambling den on Tilden Street at 11 40 last night led by Captain Kew. Eleven men from out of town attempted to hide in barrels and chests but were captured and taken to police headquarters. Several used false names. the raid marked the first such bust in months.
The Concord River Boat Club honored Hugh Martin returning from New Zealand with a reception. A double quartet performed, stories entertained, and games filled the day. Joseph Fleming won first prize for the largest fish. evening lanterns lit the grounds. Organizers William H. Walker and a list of officers ensured success.
A Friday evening break into A. E. O'Heir's furniture store left a damaged money drawer but little cash. The theft occurred through the rear alley entry leading to Prescott Street. Police were notified and are investigating the incident.
Andrew Adams a carpenter at Bigelow Carpet Company fell about ten feet from a work staging on Saturday morning and sustained head and back injuries. He was taken to Lowell Hospital and is a resident of 35 Nineteenth Street.
Albert C. Smith of Suffolk Hospital lauds Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases and rheumatism claiming rapid relief and cures. Says it helps urinary incontinence and nocturnal frequency. Sold by druggists in 50c and $1 sizes with free trial sample by mail. Dr. David Kennedy Corporation, Rondout NY.
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