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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1902
Page
10
August 11 1902 issue of the Lowell Daily Courier appears with date line and newspaper masthead. No readable article content provided from the page segment.
Mason's and Lightning fruit jars for preserving at Thompson Hardware. Cook, Taylor & Co. advertise regular 1.50 white lawn waists today at 79c. Nearly 300 dozens fleeced vests and pants for ladies, best in this world, 25c each. Order given ten months ago. new stock of percale and flannel wrappers and house dresses arriving Friday and Saturday. no old stock. See the adv today.
Local society notes list Mr. Charles J. Sullivan and sister Mollie with Miss Annie Harrington on a two week vacation at Crescent beach. Several families and individuals visit relatives in New York New Hampshire Hampton beach and Averbe. The piece ends with a critique of James McNeill Whistler and a reference to Maj. George Washington Whistler portrait in the city library and a Springfield Republican suggestion for Whistler to visit Springfield.
About 300 employees from the Merrimack repair shop gathered Saturday at Dewey Grove for a grand holiday outing. The group traveled by electric cars from Merrimack square around noon and enjoyed ideal weather, a sports program, and events like a baseball game and a football match. Frank Stevens and Fred Ire shared supervision of the event.
At the second preliminary meeting in Foresters Hall seven new candidates were presented and passed the required examination. Past Grand Chief Ranger W. H. Stafford spoke to the group, who show strong enthusiasm as eight candidates await initiation on August 28. The next preliminary meeting is Monday evening August 18 at Foresters Hall.
A testimonial describes severe stomach trouble for ten years with pain nausea bloating and weight loss. After using a nut based remedy from the Postum Co a rapid improvement followed by weight gain and clearer skin and eyes. The speaker credits grape pralee and insists on anonymity.
Moody street front quadralateral holds a permanent Southwick hall. Kitson Hall is 275 by 62 feet, honors Richard Kitson, Charlotte Kitson, Emma Stott, and the Kitson Machine Co. It fronts Sterling street and houses the cotton yarns department. Weaving Hall measures 200 by 75 feet, fronts Falmouth street, and houses the woolen and worsted yarn departments on the first floor. All buildings, except the three-story Falmouth wing, should finish by Sept 15 and the school expects a fall October opening.
An article extols a six day vacation tour from Lowell to Halifax Nova Scotia Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island priced at 30 dollars. It highlights rest health and happiness with inclusive transport meals and tours. Details include contact at Parker Coal and Coke Co Boston and names of organizers and attendees. The piece notes registration momentum and a cake walk contest concluding with cheers for the Aneedas.
Seventy five young women employed by Bigelow Mfg. Co. joined Overseer James Walker for an afternoon and evening at the Uneeda Boat club camp. They arrived by special car and spent time boating, fishing, and games with a Japanese lantern decorated grove and McHugh's orchestra. Notable participants included Miss Margaret Griffin as general manager and Mrs Elizabeth Young as assistant manager with a large committee aiding the event.
The Trades and Labor Council met yesterday with reports from unions and the general committee on Labor Day. The sports committee elected James Murphy and J B Curtin as officers and asked for 150 for prizes on South common. Delegates expect a grand Lowell Labor Day celebration with bands secured and unions from Lynn, Lawrence, Haverhill and Nashua seeking parade spots. A Brockton AF of L convention is slated for early October. Samuel OBrien chosen marshal for first parade division.
The small pox hospital, open since November 1 with brief nurse recalls, discharged its last patient Saturday and closed. Health officials hope they have seen the last of smallpox after treating more than 60 cases since last November.
A strong attendance marked the whippet races at the fair grounds on Saturday afternoon. Stakeholder George Kitchener posted $500 per side. Little Bob of Lowell, entered by Richard Monk, won the main race, while the handicap saw Ponto of Thornton Rhode Island finish first, Sena tor owned by James Haslam second, and Cripple third. The events were sharp and exciting.
An 19th century remedy claims Pept-iron is the up-to-date iron preparation. It is agreeable to the taste and stomach, read ily assimilated by delicate systems, does not injure teeth or cause constipation, and is well tolerated by those who could not take iron before.
Peptiron is advertised to put iron into the blood and color into the face, boosting strength and ruddy health. It is sold as a lanidan aromatic cordial elixir at $1 per bottle or as chocolate-coated pills at 50 cents or $1 per box, by C. I. Hood Co. Hood's Sarsaparilla, Lowell, Massachusetts.
Badd and Whitney ladies of the G A R with Post 185 members hosted a lawn party at Mr and Mrs Benjamin Cloughs 37 Worthen Street. About 50 attendees enjoyed games a whist tournament prizes of chinaware a bean supper and a musical program. Wigginville party drew 500 with multiple contests won by local youths and a pie eating finale.
Officer John J Crowley arrested Michael Connors a man around 40 in Central street on Saturday. Connors was wanted by Lawrence police for larceny of tools from a downriver city after a tele phone alert. Inspector Sheehan and another officer identified the suspect and took him to Lawrence.
Tickets for the thirteenth annual newsboys' picnic will be distributed at J. L. Chalifoux's store on Tuesday morning. After 12 o'clock no more tickets will be given, so boys wishing to attend must secure their tickets in the forenoon.
In this city on August 9 Alderman James H Carmichael and wife welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs George P McKenna of Cedar Street greet twin sons born in the city.
The State Board of Health reports EI-AZHAR as the purest natural water in Massachusetts. Still water is sold in 5 gallon demijohns and half gallon bottles. Orders are received by Ellingwood & Co. tel 339-2. C. B. Coburn & Co. tel 67 are distributors.
George H. Hull dies in Saugus at an old age. Born November 5, 1818 in Fairfield Vermont, he worked in furniture, managed plantations near Port Royal, then served 32 years on the state board of lunacy and charity advising juvenile cases. He visited Lowell weekly for juvenile offender work. Also reported: Daniel B.E. Sprain of Forge Village, 31, survived by mother Elizabeth and siblings. Olive Anna Barnes of Westford Street, with husband Bert Barnes and daughter Nellie. Aurora C. Brigham of 10 Manahan Street. Maria S. Dodge and William E. Brigham. Mary Flanagan twin to Patrolman Edward F. Flanagan, all noted in obituary notices.
The funeral for Ralph Henry Shattuck aged 17, who died after a week of typhoid fever, was held at his parents home 42 Whitney Avenue. The Lowell High School graduate 1902 was honored with floral tributes, a sword from his High School regiment, and ovations from friends. Rev Charles T Billings officiated as ministers and eight schoolmates served as bearers. Burial followed at Edson cemetery. arrangements were by Undertaker Currier and R O Adams.
A long ad claims Doan's Ointment cures itching troubles including piles and eczema. It cites Dr. Halpin securing a box, praises rapid relief, and urges purchase from Ellingwood Co. and dealers. 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. agents in Buffalo. Mention of a city funeral and multiple local obituaries follows in a block of notices.
The Board of Health reports a population of 99 574 with 40 total deaths in the week ending August 9 1902. Deaths under five numbered 22 with two infectious cases including typhoid fever one diphtheria ten measles one and smallpox one. The weekly death rate was 20.88 versus 27.15 and 28.20 in the prior two weeks.
A long list of individuals with ages from 1 day to 81 years, names and causes of death or condition noted. Causes include enteritis gastroenteritis tuberculosis cholera infantum peritonitis septicemia and smallpox among others. Several premature births debility and old age are also recorded. Local register entries reflect diverse illnesses and fatal outcomes across age groups.
The Lowell Gas Light company offers gas arc lights for larger spaces. They provide bright, steady, diffuse illumination at lower cost than electric arc lighting, suitable for stores halls and other large areas.
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