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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
10
Daily sun and moon data with rise and set times for August. Includes sunrise at 4.43 am, moonrise 5.39 pm, sunset 6.56 pm, and length of day 14 hours 31 minutes. Provides weekday headings Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat with column labels for solar timing.
Jonathan Johnson of Lowell celebrated his 85th birthday at his Merrimack Street home in Pawtucket. A lifelong watchmaker and optician, he remains vigorous and engaged in business and politics, with past service as common councilman, alderman, and legislator. Friends from Boston and Chicago joined family to mark the occasion.
Kodakshand cameras and supplies offered by the New England Optical Company located on Morrimeck Street. Developing and printing services promoted to photographers and consumers in the area.
More than three thousand people flocked to St Peter's parish lawn party on Highland Street last night. The sprawling event featured a Cadet band, a midways area, dancing in the orchard, fortune telling, numerous refreshment and lemonade tables, and swinging attractions. City officials and volunteers oversaw rides, bets, and games while attendees enjoyed lantern light, colored illuminations, and a festive atmosphere.
Velvet bags and new summer bargains at local stores. Wood’s Branch at Merrimack street and Central street tailor Alexander’s offer garments and repairs. Chimney fixing via Limburg on Bridge street. Le Roy Parkhurst’s rain coat at $20. Saturday quarter day at Washington Savings Bank. Building supplies from E A Wilson & Co. Cigars praised as a top New England brand. Burdock Blood Bitters and Dr Seth Arnold’s Balsam marketed for health. Lowell druggists warrant satisfaction.
Caroline Stanhope Radbourne widow of a 20 year Providence league star died in Chicago. Her boarding house in lower Washington street was a social hub for players and theatrical folk. A famed on field rivalry with a Chicago rival culminated in a marriage to Radbourne after Providence won the decisive game.
More travelers head to the Prov inces via the Plant Line than ever, drawn by varied trips including a night at sea to a foreign land and a six day 1400 mile cruise with time in Halifax and Charlottetown. Tickets at 26 School Street or Lewis Wharf 20 Atlantic Avenue, or mail a stamped request for the booklet Lights Along the Shore to J A Landers passenger agent.
Aug 7 Valley Falls Rhode Island James Kennedy died after a week with a virulent smallpox illness at the pest house. He leaves a widow and four children, one of whom is seriously afflicted with the pest.
Captain and Mrs Wilson, succeeding Adjutant and Mrs Pierce, will lead Salvation Army work in Lowell. A welcome meeting is set for Saturday night at 8 o'clock and all are invited to attend.
Boston officials of coastwise steamship lines jointly refused the request from onshoremen's union No. 302 to raise wages for wharf workers. The union had pressed for higher pay, but the consortium stood firm against changes, citing economic conditions and comparisons with sister ports.
Unclear source phrasing suggests focus on Spring wheat supply and Pillsbury's role. The brief notes uncertainty over whether Pillsbury controls all or part of the spring wheat, hinting at market impact and production allocation.
A bulletin lists numerous Lowell residents leaving for vacations across New England and beyond. Travelers include H J Chretien heading to River De Loup PE and many others visiting New York Newark Revere Beach Canobie Lake and Camden Maine. Notables include Christ Church organist Clayton Kimball ill at home and the Moody Island Y M C A camp crew heading to Maine with Victor Meister directing.
Farragut camp No 78 with its auxiliary aid society No 37 attends a basket outing at Blaisdell residence in Wamesit this afternoon. Passaconaway Tribe of Red Men held a regular meeting last night and planned a fraternal visitation to Wanalancit Tribe No 28 of Lawrence on Monday night Aug 17 with a special car at 7 pm returning 12 midnight. Wanalancit Tribe votes to join field day and outing with other local NH Tribes and Haverhill Tribes, date to be announced. Degree staff rehearsed the adoption degree and a whist party social followed.
In Centralville the old owners of dogs recall the large tree at Bridge and West Fourth streets. The memory of the tree endures as a local landmark tied to them and the dog community.
Part 2 of the 17th annual report by Charles F. Pidgin covers 4658 establishments in the Commonwealth, comparing 1901 and 1902. It notes a shift toward corporations, growth in capital and goods value, rising employment, higher wages, and improved unemployment figures, with boots and shoes leading production and paper showing labor efficiency.
A light October mood informs city notes. Clear moon, new sidewalk on Central street, and a sunset after two wet days. Track welding operations move to Merrimack street and Sirk Bridge street flats near completion. Lowell Textile School issues its 1903 year book. A kitten named CAME references a magazine explosion. Boston cars now run to Dracut Center replacing Chelmsford cars.
Each Sunday Post in August includes a coupon exchangable at Bon Marche or the company office in Dutton Street for 30 cents worth of Green Stamps.
Advert shows White Mountain and Arctic ice cream freezers with a claim of the lowest prices and urging buyers to compare before purchasing for best value.
A pint sized White Mountain freezer ideal for kids and sick rooms. White pine tub with brass hoops and bright tin plate castings. Efficient design promises perfect ice cream quickly. Shattuck and Son offer this attractive compact freezer.
Hammocks advertised at 50c 34x70 with spreader and 1 dollar 36x72 with pillow spreader open weave. A 40x80 hammock with pillow spreader valance and two end bars priced at two dollars. Mexican Grass Hammocks also offered. Central Market Streets location listed.
The State Board of Education will hold exams on September 25 and 26, 1903 for elementary teachers probationary certificates. Tests start at 9 a.m. in Boston Worcester Westfield and Norman Art School buildings. Successful candidates receive qualification to teach, subject to municipal acceptance. Inquiries to State Board of Education, State House, Boston.
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