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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
10
Burn Wilson's Coal and Odd Fellows Gather at Merrimack Square
In Lowell the Burn Wilson's Coal report and Odd Fellows event draw crowds at Merrimack square on Thursday. A health note warns small colds can worsen into serious illness, urging care and watchfulness. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup promotes relief for coughs and throat irritation. The Babbitt Co. advertises optical services at 28 Dutton street, with August hours on Saturday afternoons and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Merrimack Square
Dr. Wood
the Babbitt Co
Opticians
Dutton Street
Weeklong Word of Chelmsford and Nearby Notables
Social notes list Mrs Marguerite Welch visiting Mr John Potter in East Chelmsford and various locals headed for vacations from Hamp ton Beach to Revere. Speakers include Miss Yarrow at Dracut Central Congregational Church and Mrs Etta Hubbard Darlington touring with the Chau t jail qu a choir in New York. Several residents pursue travels to England, New England coast, or shipboard to Liverpool aboard the Saxonia with a mix of family events and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Welch
Somervilles
John Potter
Gorham
Centre Streets
East Chelmsford
Miss Yarrow
Central Congregational Church
Dracut
A. Mirault
Carolyn White
Hampton Beach
N. H
Maud Colton
Ellingwood’s
England
Elling
George F. Payne
Boott
Woonsocket
R. I
Suncook
Payne
Howland No. 1
New Bedford
Fr. McDonald
Sing Sing
N. Y
Michael Corbett
Highland Street
John H. McKenney
Mary McKennedy
Mary McDonald
Ort Lowell
Revere
New England
McKennedy
St. Peter Church
John Kelly
Lowell
Willow Dale Week Opens With Wild West Show
Gift events fill Willow Dale's week as Arizona Jack headlines a Wild West display with Bridle Bill and Kid Gan non performing rope and riding acts. A naval battle scene recreates Manila Bay in miniature, followed by a high quality vaudeville segment featuring May Bell, Cavanaugh and Hamilton, Annie Southard, and others with a water carnival and illumination planned for Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Dale
Arizona Jack
Bill
Buffalo Bill
Kid Gannon
Manila Bay
May Bell
Cavanaugh
Hamilton
Annie Southard
Sparrows Killed by Lightning in Hoboken Storm
The New York Sun reports more than 1000 sparrows were killed Monday afternoon in Hoboken New Jersey when lightning struck two shade trees near an apartment building. The lawn became a feathered carpet, with many birds killed instantly and others found injured and moved indoors for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Hoboken
N. J
A Good Send-Off For Andrew Moffatt At Boston
Andrew Moffatt master mechanic of the Boston and Northern railroad division sailed from Boston today on the Saxonia bound for Ireland and Wales in a farewell marked by a gold watch and chain presented by his workmen. He received a dress suit case from his employer as part of the celebration. Conductor John F. Fitzgerald also departed on the same boat to visit Ireland. Odd Fellows meet Merrimack squ 7.30 Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Laura
Ruby Stimson
Hollis
N. H
J. H. R. Abbott
Shaw Street
Cunard Line
Saxonia
Boston
Liverpool
Queenstown
Lovell
Murphy's Steamship Agency
James Ellis
Andrew Moffatt
M. E. O’donnell
Alexander Farquhar
M. J. Beecher
Mary E. Riley
Maud F E. Colton
Johannah Bradley
Harriet Mahone
Thomas H. Fox
John Fitzgerald
Anna G. Gorman
Sarah Lowden
Sergi. Hart
New York City
Jennie and
Mildred Bowden
Manchester
Albert Dawson
North Billerica
Chief Hosmer
Fire Department
Ocean Park
Norton
C. S. Sturtevant
Roger Williams Park
R. I
First National Band of
Providence
Boston and Northern Railroad
Ireland
Wales
Peers Street
Axonia
John F. Fitzgerald
Lightning Bolt Strikes East Chelmsford Home Wrecks Rooms
A thunderbolt hit Nelker E Richardson's house in East Chelmsford around 4 30 pm yesterday. Mrs Richardson and her 14 year old son escaped with injuries after a violent shock and tumbling. The bolt damaged seven rooms, tore the roof and ridgepole, melted decor, left scorched walls, and caused an estimated loss of 500 to 1000 dollars. Mr Richardson's father was knocked down but unharmed. nearby witnesses on J W Robinson's porch also felt the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Chelmsford
Nelker E. Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Richardson
J. W. Robinson
Foul Play Fears After Missing Local Man Prevost
Arthur Prevost, 49, of 10 Hall Street vanished after leaving home Wednesday afternoon for a ride to Lakeview park. Neighbors and Tremont mills worker, he wore a black coat and vest with gray striped trousers and a black hat. Police investigate with no theory yet, family reports he would not leave without warning. six children and a devoted wife await news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Prevost
Hall Street
Lakeview Park
Prevost
Middlesex North Fair trustees plan prominent exhibits
The Middlesex North Agricultural Society met at the Fairgrounds with 25 members present. Plans for the coming fair dominated discussions, with hopes of a fine event. Farmers report good fruit and vegetables for a strong showing in September, committees named, and aims to emphasize the farmers parade and merchants exhibit. Fancy goods to be shown in the upper half, with glass cases to prevent loss. A committee to nominate officers will report next meeting as President Henry S. Perham declines reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex North Agricultural Society
Henry S. Perham
Pirates of Penzance at Lakeview shines with lively wit
The Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera Pirates of Penzance played at Lakeview before a good crowd. Jos W Smith as Frederic and Arthur Seaton as Richard earned praise, with James Gilbert as Major General Stanley delivering sharp rhymes. Almora Hallam impressed as Mabel, and Margaret Baxter as Ruth added charm. The bluecoats and chorus pleased audiences as the piece runs all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview Theatre
Mercury
Frederic
Jos. W. Smith
Richard
Arthur Seaton
James Gilbert
Stanley
Ben Lodge
al. Wilson
Samuel
Almora Hallam
Mabel
Gen. Stanley
Margaret Baxter
Ruth
Fraternal lodge in regular session at Wymans Exchange
Fraternal Livermore lodge of the American Order of United Workmen met in regular session at Wyman's Exchange. They transacted routine business and discussed preparations for a future public entertainment. District Deputy Whittaker of Lexington attended and addressed the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore Lodge
American Order of United Workmen
Wyman’s Exchange
Whittaker
Lexington
Lowell Missionary Carries On in Africa Dies
Mrs. Carrie Wheeler Stevenson, a Lowell missionary in Africa, died May 30 at Lola Station after a sudden hemorrhagic stroke. She and husband Alvin J. Stevenson had been in Africa nine months, leaving Boston November 6 under Dr. Simpson of New York. Their two year old baby boy remains in care at the Faith Home with Matron Georgianna Foss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Wheeler Stevenson
L Lowell
Africa
Georgianna Foss
Faith Home
Westford Street
Stevenson
Foss
Spanish War Veterans Meet In Memorial Hall
General Ames Command of the Spanish War Veterans held an evening meeting in upper Memorial hall with large attendance. Lieut. Dodge led the session as routine business passed. Six new recruits were mustered in seven propositions received. A local delegation was chosen to attend the national convention in Detroit in September where President Roosevelt is expected to address the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Ames
National Army of
Upper Memorial Hall
Dodge
Crystal Lake
Detroit
Roosevelt
Frank Beauregard Dies Suddenly in Heat at Home
Frank Beauregard of 205 Fletcher Street collapsed on his doorstep and died before medical help arrived. Dr. Sullivan and an ambulance were called. heart failure due to heat is listed as the probable cause. He was employed at the Allen box shop and leaves a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beauregard
Fletcher Street
New Members Admitted In Street Railway Union
The Street Railway Men's union held a largely attended meeting at 22 Middle street last evening. Members from the Textile council and Barbers' union attended and promised support to form a strong state organization. A number of new members were admitted and several propositions received. About 90 percent of local branch employees signified intention to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Street Railway Men’s Union
Middle Street
Textile Council and
Barbers’ Union
YMCA NOTES ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKE CAMP
A large number of men plan a camp at Lake Winnipesaukee from August 18 to September 1. They depart Lowell August 18 at 9 66 and return Labor Day. Sawyer named as chef to provide good food. A steam launch will run for excursions around the lake. Camp spots are limited and names in now will be first accommodated. Junior department organizes a basketball team and seeks league games. The association typically grows in summer, and the local group has increased its membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Winnipesaukee
Lowell
Sawyer
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Foresters
Hibernians
Catholic Young Men’s National Union
Knights of St. John
Catholic Knights of America
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
Young Men’s Institute
Catholic Truth Society
Western Catholic Union
Central Catholic Union
Central Catholic Verein
Catholic Benevolent Union
Catholic Benevolent Legion
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Catholic Knights and Ladies of America
James A. McFaul
Trenton
N. J
Baston
The
United States
Messmer
Philippines
New England
City Police Board Grants and Revokes Licenses
The board granted numerous licenses for hawkers and pedlars, job and express, spit goods, room renters, and common victuallers to individuals including John F. Hall, Martin L. Jones, W. H. Baldwin, Edward Hamel, and others across multiple streets. The common victualler license for Mrs. Dunlap at 204 Moody street was revoked, and leave to withdraw was granted for several applicants such as Michael Kearney and Minnie Harris among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Hawker and Pedlar
John F. Hall
Saunders Avenue
Martin L. Jones
Pelham
N. H
W. H. Baldwin
Gorham Street
Edward Hamel
Windham
W. A. Coburn
Tyngsboro
William S. Jones
Tewksbury
Everett C. Williams
Groton
Joseph Manseau
Chelmsford
John Bean
Dracut
Edward F. Dickinson
Billerica
Peter Riopelle
Common Street
Joseph Dyer
East Chelmsford
W. H. Fuller
Job
James I
Little
Middlesex Street
Theodore Sabourin
Suffolk Street
SpiGteut
Jerdice
Dutton Street
Common Victuallers
J. D. F. Hilliker
Dow & Hardin
Leroy P. Burns
Moody Street
Sarah Hunt
Rogers Street
Mary Keyes
Robeson Street
Common Victualler
Dunlap
Michael Kearney
Central Street
Minnie Harris
Chelmsford Street
John Hartley
Benjamin Cohen
Railroad Street
Julius L. Robinson
Broadway Rail Replacement Between Dutton and Suffolk Streets
Michael E. O'Donnell will lead a crew next week to tear up old rails on Broadway between Dutton and Suffolk streets. Nine foot girder rails with a 3-4 inch groove will be laid, along with new sleepers, replacing the worn tracks. Work on Moody street line is wrapping up, after which Broadway will be tackled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway Street
Dutton
Suffolk Streets
Michael E. O'Donnell
Broadway
Moody Street
Painting Efficiency Claim With Devoer Lead and Zinc
A claim states that painting a building with Devoer Lead and Zinc uses fewer gallons than Mixed Pants and that it will wear twice as long as paint mixed by hand with jread and oil.
Big Catholic Federation Convention Opens in Chicago
Delegates totaling about 1500 from 10 states and Puerto Rico gather in Chicago for the inaugural American Federation of Catholic Societies convention. Leaders tout cooperation, education, and the erasure of prejudices, with mass opening and talks by Illinois officials, as laity take prominent roles in a historically clerical movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Federation of Catholic Societies
United States
Maryland
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Ohio
Kentucky
Illinois
Indiana
Cincinnati
Puerto Rico
Convention
Federation
Cathedral of the Holy Name
P. J. Muldoon
McFaul
Trenton
N. J
Messmer
Wisconsin
Manila
Cottage Fire on Lawrence Street Limited Damage
An alarm from box 216 at 11 42 PM reported a cottage house fire off Lawrence Street near Abbott Street caused by a lamp explosion. The all out was sounded after 18 minutes. Damage was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Street
Abbott Street
Auction Prices Offer Oil Paintings and Mirrors
Auction items from last Saturday are offered again at private sale at low prices, about one quarter of real value. GEO. E. MAKER invites buyers to the corner of John and Merrimack for a quick purchase of fine pictures. JT suffered a running itchy leg until Dean’s Ointment cured the condition. C. W. Lenhart of Bowling Green reports relief and cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. E
John and Merrimack Srs
Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Potato Bug Scandal Hits City Farm Board Meeting
The overseers of the poor report a severe potato bug infestation at the city farm. A heated 5 to 4 vote blocked approval of repair bills near a thousand dollars as critics fault the farm’s management and seek action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Farm
Milton Girl Fined For Stealing Watch
At a special police court session Saturday evening Judge Hadley fined Helen Joyce of Milton ten dollars for stealing a gold watch from William T. Rourke of Lynn. The defendant’s younger sister arrived from Milton and said the girl left home over a week ago and was believed to be with a married sister in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Helen Joyce
Milton
William T. Rourke
Lynn
Boston
Accidents in Jackson Street Liberty Square and Thorndike Hill
John Shinnick fell from a wood team on Jackson street and suffered a severe cut to the left ear. Thomas Cunningham was hurled from a team in Liberty square injuring the third finger of the right hand who had to have it amputated at the Emergency hospital. Teese on Thorndike street hill harness broke as a horse ran away. two in the team, one escaped injury. Agnes Smith at Shaw's hosiery was overcome by heat and sent home in an ambulance. Joseph Sousa of 109 Charles street injured knee and sprained ankle, treated at the Emergency yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shinnick
Jackson Street
Thomas Cunningham
Liberty Square
Teese
Thorndike Street
Agnes Smith
Shaw
Plain Street
Joseph Sousa
Charles Street
Newport Excursion Friday August 8
Special train through without change from Lowell Chelmsford and Concord Junction to Newport and return with round trip tickets at the low rate of 1.25 dollars. A delightful day’s outing with favorable opportunity for excursionists to enjoy a pleasant trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Chelmsford
Concord Junction
Newport
Richard King Arrest Fight in Merrimack Square
Richard King resisted arrest in Merrimack Square yesterday afternoon and fought with Officer Lane. He tore the officer's coat during the scuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard King
Merrimack Square
Officer Lane
Sham Battle Planned by Fifth and Sixth Regiments
Battalions from the Fifth and Sixth regiments will stage a sham battle at a park between Reading and Wakefield on the 23rd of this month. C and G companies from the city will attend. Odd Fellows excursion tickets cost $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Wakefield
Need a Straw Hat Sale at Half Price
Mark down sale of Men's Straw Hats Mackinaw Straws and Rough and Ready Sailors reduced from 1.00 to 50 cents. You will find some fine pickings now.
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