August Sun Rises and Moon Sets Timings Noted
The record lists daily length of day as 4.43 hours, sun rises in August, 14.14 indicates sun sets, and 6.57 moon sets by 11.02 p.m., reflecting a dated astronomical observation with precise time marks.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1905
Page
10
The record lists daily length of day as 4.43 hours, sun rises in August, 14.14 indicates sun sets, and 6.57 moon sets by 11.02 p.m., reflecting a dated astronomical observation with precise time marks.
Lowell Daily Courier notes a range of promotions and notices on August 7 1905 including Burns Wilson coal bargains Maker's picture sale machinist tools from Smith and Lawrence and the 7 20 4 cigar selling in the show case Old Orchard excursion August 10 with a $1 50 round trip via Boston and Maine Railroad Canadian militiamen seen in Boston in khaki attire while the Sawyer Carriage Company in Worthen street offers local tire vulcanizing with new machinery and service.
In New Hampshire a unique court session was held Saturday evening at Canobie Lake Park in Salem. General Manager Franklin Woodman, David Bowser, and Carl Braun faced Justice Batchelder for Sunday-law violations. Bail posted. hearings set for Friday at the same site.
In Nashua New Hampshire on August 7 a funeral was held for George Brown Theodore Karhanis and Saranton Konsonlar the three Greeks who drowned in the Nashua river last Wednesday afternoon The Greek American Society led by a drum corps escorted the bodies to Woodlawn cemetery as the Greek Catholic rites were administered by Rev Fr Joachim of Lowell Police kept order due to crowd size.
Mr William A Brodie of South Groveland and Miss Elizabeth A Sheehan of Lowell wed at Rev H W Mathews residence on Saturday night at 7 30 o Clock They plan a short wedding trip and will reside in Lowell after the ceremony
Miss Bertha M Moody and Harry M Wood were united in marriage at the residence of Rev N J Colby in Manchester New Hampshire on July 9. The couple plans to reside in this city and begin their life together following the ceremony conducted by the local clergyman.
Rev Dr Eldridge Mix of Worcester preached at Kirk Street Church on the famous words let the dead bury the dead drawing from Christ's call. He argued the text urges disciples to prioritize God over personal convenience and to advance the kingdom of heaven through service in all walks of life.
Miss Emma Levee returns from E Kingston New Hampshire after ten days visiting beaches. Mr and Mrs C E Frost and daughter Jessie vacation two weeks at York Beach. H D Wilson begins a month long vacation at Juniper Point. Miss Nellie Leary heads to Indianapolis Indiana. Mrs M H Reidy and Miss Katharine Reidy stay at Sea Shore House Old Orchard. The Fe e and daughters Frances and Grace Fee of Concord Street vacation at Revere Beach. A lawn party hosted by Miss Minnie West near Wamesit featured ice cream cake and songs by Daisy French and Ida May Whiteley. West departs for Quebec for vacation. Rome bound Miss Katherine Lennon sends Rome souvenirs to Miss Helena Delisle. Mayor Casey away until this morning. Smiley family return from Sawyer Mt Liberty farm and Boothbay Harbor trip. Weinbeck family occupy Great Boar's Head cottage. Balcoms visiting in Mill Town Maine. Chas Naylor family back from York Beach. Mrs Naylor sprains ankle there. Clee and Jennie Taylor vacation at Southport Maine. Willis Hawkes enjoying weeks at So Wellfleet. Gladys McMahon visiting Lowell friends from Boothbay Harbor. returns Sept 15. Meyers and Ekengren go to Chebeague Island. Mrs Foster returns from visit to Pasha brothers at Billerica. Eveleth family at York Beach. sons sail coast from Salem to Portland. Harry and Joe Leaver spend two weeks at Salisbury Beach.
Returning from a month at Friendship Maine the Rev Harry Taylor associate pastor preached at First Baptist Church to large audiences. Morning focus Christian Unity urged united church activity for Christ and not inaction. Evening covered God given Tranquility and peace of the gospel amid trouble affliction and death. Choir noted by singing leaders.
Rev Robert F True came back from East Northfield Massachusetts and preached twice to good sized audiences morning and evening. The morning sermon tied to the communion service titled The Despised and Rejected Christ. The evening sermon was Man's Individual Responsibility to God. Music under John H Davis with congregational singing and organist Frederick Clegg substituting for Miss Gertrude French who is away on vacation.
New York on August 7 reports thousands of Hebrews street bread shortages due to a strike by Kosher journeymen bakers. Reserves patrolled overnight to maintain order as strikers, about 1700 strong, demand a 10 hour day. Bosses plan to employ nonunion bakers with police backing. A strike committee seeks mayoral protection after clashes with police.
Special services were held at Highland Methodist church across both services. The morning featured a girls chorus directed by Miss Mabelle Fay Kingsley with solos by Miss Ethel Roy and Miss Rose M. Wright and a baptism. The evening included a duet of Rock of Ages by Miss Kingsley and William H. Ward. Members were received at both services with four admitted on probation, four from probation, and one by letter.
In Yokohama on August 7 the Chinese residents agreed to stop dealing in American goods to refrain from shipping on American steamers led by the Pacific Mail China and to avoid American banks and insurance firms. Violations will incur heavy fines as Henry B. Miller, the American consul general, investigates and monitors the situation.
Our thanks extend to those who responded to our stock taking sale the largest two days in August. Frustrations during last Friday and Saturday are apologized for and promises to do better in the future. Respectfully Young J Kaplan Boston Cloak and Suit Store.
The Temeraire, a 30 foot yacht designed by Mr. Fife, arrived at Charlotte under tow from Commodore Nichols’s Tranquilo. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto plans to defend the Canada’s Cup. The racer features sharp lines, reduced freeboard, and a low cabin trunk as preparations continue for practice on the club course before the first race next Saturday.
New York August 7 Anthony Reiff a 70 year old composer was fatally struck when an automobile mounted the sidewalk while turning a corner in Harlem. A bicycle messenger chased the chauffeur who was caught at a garage. Eyewitnesses rushed to the scene but no complaint was filed and the driver was released.
New London reports Bay View whaleback steamer and two steel barges of a Boston company ashore on Race Point near Fisher's Island. All vessels grounded in dense fog Sunday near Montauk Point. A wrecking firm with three tugs and three lighters is at the scene pumping out water and removing coal.
The obituary reports the death of Dr Louis Athanase Hurtubise at his French Street home after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Grace, his Winnipeg-born parents Jean Baptiste and Mrs Hurtubise, and sister Rosetta. A McGill and Three Rivers graduate, he was well known in Lowell among French Canadians. Other notices list Thomas Landers 47, Bridget Jackson 39, with burial arrangements and undertaker details.
A roundup of funeral services yesterday for Horace Durgin Walter Shaughnessy John McCormick Mrs Hannah Gil man Elethea F Wright Joseph Lebel Benjamin Seward Norman E Williams and other relatives at churches and homes. Burials followed at Edson St Patrick St Peter and Manchester cemeteries with various undertakers in charge.
The funeral for Mrs Theresa Quigley was held this morning, departing her Auburn Street home at 8:30 and proceeding to St Peter’s Church for 9 o'clock service. Rev Fr Burns officiated with choir and bearers including Thomas Quigley and Martin Kenney. Floral offerings included a sister wreath from the deceased’s siblings and various sprays from the Jones children.
John Daly and family mourn, burial at St Patrick's cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Burns. Undertaker T J Mc Dermott in charge. Stathula Nicholson nine months died at 162 Valley street Lawrence. Funeral 9 30 from C H Molloy Sons rooms. Services at Greek Orthodox church Lewis street with Rev Fr Joachim Georges. Burial at Edson cemetery. Molloy Sons again in charge.
The funeral proceeded from his home at 20s French street to St Josephs church at 9 with Rev Fr Graton officiating. The service featured Pie Jesu at offertory and De Profundis as the body departed. Delegations from Centralville council R A and F of A attended. numerous wreaths and flowers noted. Bearers included Drs Lamoureux Lavallee Rochette Bertrand and Bellehumeur. Burial followed at St Josephs cemetery. Undertaker P H Savage managed arrangements.
List of recent deaths including Theresa Quigley at city hospital aged unknown, Thomas Landers 47 of 27 Wamesit Street, George Tappas 38 at Lowell hospital, Gagan Fostine son of Emmanuel and Amelia at rear of 14 Queen Street, and Reuben Miller 68 from Billerica. Bodies sent to Molloy Sons Undertakers.
A late 19th century style deaths list records numerous individuals with ages from a few days to 69 years. Causes include consumption phthisis gastroenteritis heart disease nephritis diarrheal illnesses and congenital conditions. City Clerk Girard P. Dadman signs off.
For the week ending Aug 5 1905 Lowell population 104402 total deaths 39 deaths under five 18 infectious diseases 1 cerebrospinal meningitis 1 Death rate 19.42 per thousand against 28.39 24.4 cents for prior two weeks Infectious diseases reported cerebro spinal meningitis 1 diphtheria 3 measles 1 H H Knapp Agent.
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