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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
10
An attempt to break into the Spa in Merrimack square Monday evening failed when the would-be burglars used a key at the front door. the key broke in the lock, preventing entry. Also notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness, available at druggists.
Mrs. H. B. Spalding returns home from Winthrop. Miss Mae Mitchell visits Brook street friends. Families travel to Revere Beach and Alton Bay. Miss Lula Wright vacations with aunt in Davis square. Bellevue street residents cottage at Alton Bay entertaining Mrs. Stafford. Ethel and Edith Morse with Mr. Wm. Robinson head to Lake Sunapee with Mrs. Granville Morse. Visitors span Holyoke, Ogunquit, Ocean Park, Greenville and more.
Edward A. Meehan age 49 fell from the vehicle he was driving on Summer street yesterday around 4 PM and sustained a broken right leg. He was taken to Emergency hospital where the bones were set. Meehan resides at 31 King street.
In this city on August 12 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs T H Murphy.
A North Cuba New York woman aged 61 describes restore in health after years of poor eating. Three weeks of Grape-Nuts and Postum use improves headaches nausea liver and kidney strain digestion and sleep. She reports renewed vigor and ability to endure heavy work with no relapse, crediting the product for her recovery. Postum Co Battle Creek Mich.
The city polling places committee at city hall reviewed the September caucus sites submitted by the city clerk. Republican chair William Hounsell and Democratic chair Thomas H. Muldoon attended. ward 8 favored Lincoln street or London street for Democrats. Socialists were to use the regular caucus rooms pending alderman action. Final decision postponed until clerk confirms past hired polling places can be secured.
Four rooms on the first floor and cellar. The sixth class license of Charles Naylor on the premises was revoked. Transfer of the first and fourth class licenses of Casey and Kearns from 85 37 South Street to 155 Middle Street was granted.
Testimonials from Parker Coal & Coke company’s George E. Parker and Boott corporation’s James G. Marshall endorse T. H. Durning’s six days tour of the Maritime Provinces. They commend meals, service, and weather, and invite inquiries at 10 Prescott street, Tel. 39-4.
Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald dies at 25 White Street leaving seven daughters including Mrs. Michael Harrington and Mrs. Andrew H. Brown and two sons Thomas and John. Funeral services for Wilfred Paquette, Mrs. Alice Pratt, Ruth Svensson, Daniel E. Splain, and Mrs. Aurora C. Cooper are detailed with church Masses, cemeteries, and community pallbearers. Burial arrangements list St. Josephs and Edson cemeteries, with local ministers and undertakers named.
Chief O Sullivan of Lawrence led an investigation that charged Jas Murray a tramp with larceny of a mileage book from Miss Eva Littlefield of 60 Perry Street Lowell The case before Judge Stone in Lawrence police court yesterday ended with Murray discharged for want of sufficient evidence and the book returned to Littlefield The owner identified the book found with the defendant and Littlefield testified she lost it about two weeks ago while traveling from Brookside to Lowell
At last night’s board meeting licenses were granted and transfers made for common victuallers and vendors. Names include Thomas Maloney 131 Gorham street Joseph Pelletier 22 George street Joseph Davian 116 Salem street Truman Parker 388 Middlesex street James Forsythe 78 Bridge street. Pool and billiards Albert G Lablanc 12-16 Aiken avenue. Junk collector Frank Maynard 88 Fenwick street. Hawkers and pedlars listed. Abraham Feldman license transferred to 220 Middlesex street. J D Hilliker common victualler license revoked. Jeremiah Kelly leave to withdraw from application. J H Mattocks named special police officer for Boston & Maine railroad premises in Lowell. Druggist class license to sell intoxicating liquors granted to Fred Howard 197 Central street.
Fitzgerald in this city on August 12 at her home 25 White Street Mary Fitzgerald an old resident dies. Reynolds on August 10 in this city Sarah J wife of Daniel Reynolds aged 61. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at 34 Pine Street. Fowler on August 12 at daughter’s home 119 Warwick Street Bernard Fowler aged 76.
Supt. Gillow instructed several men to repair the north east cornice of the municipal building where about 40 feet of copper covering blew off during last February's blizzard. Acting Mayor Badger reported a U S training ship notice that Edward C. Isherwood of Lowell deserted from the service, a name resembling Barre band's captor.
The board of health is on a two weeks vacation and held no meeting yesterday. The hospital for contagious diseases remains closed and there are no important matters pending at present.
Ellingwood and Co advertise MI O NA tablets as a new vegetable cure for dyspepsia. They claim the active Taro plant principle heals digestion, requiring only one tablet before meals. The remedy allegedly strengthens digestion permanently without liquids or large doses. MIDNA tablets are sold by Ellingwood Co at Central and Merrimack Streets.
The Mathew Temperance Institute elected John J. Calvin unanimously as chief marshal for the Father Mathew parade to be held in this city on October 11. Temperance groups from Boston Cambridge Woburn Rockland and Somerville pledge strong participation. the event is expected to draw around 3000 people.
Labor notes report Loomfixers hall on Kirk and Merrimack streets hosting Woolen Weavers meeting with open date plans and $80 sent to Providence strikers. Grocery, Provision and Fish Clerks’ hall on Merrimack street installs officers including McCluskey and Johnson. Belle Grove outing set for the 19th. Carders union joins Textile council for Labor Day. Carpenters vote to notify turnout on Labor Day with $1 fine. summons meeting next Tuesday to elect aids.
August 14 marks the Firemen's Muster in Portsmouth New Hampshire with prizes valued over 600 dollars. The Boston and Maine railroad offers reduced round trip tickets from multiple stations, valid August 13 and 14 for going, and August 14 and 15 for return travel, see posters for rates.
An advertisement for Peptiron claims to improve blood oxidation and color in the lips and cheeks by increasing iron. Sold as a liquid elixir at $1 per bottle or chocolate-coated pills at 50 cents or $1 per box from Hood’s Co. in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The industry reports slow demand for brown cotton goods and cautious buyers awaiting higher prices, while bleached muslins and coarse cottons stay steady. New York jobbers note improved summer fabrics and a hopeful fall trade as the American Woolen Company expands its worsted and woolen lines with strong sales.
The August Critic offers Charles F Richardson on Edgar Allan Poe with unusual illustrations J fia de Fornaro surveys Italian Writers of Today George Sands Goodwin gathers publisher views on book reviews J P Mowbray discusses Recent Theatric Literature and a witty take on Stephen Phillips Ulysses parodies challenges to praise A piece on American humor tied to Bret Harte and standard departments conclude the summer issue.
The August New England Magazine reviews reveal Pauline Carrington Bouve’s portrait of York Maine as a forgotten seaport with reminiscences and vivid illustrations. Clifton Johnson adds Cape Cred Folks notes on Cape Cod fisher and farmer life, capturing phrases and snapshots from local lips and scenes.
The Boston and Maine railroad reveals a new colored map showing the White Mountains from Mount Washington summit. It lists peaks ravines and valleys in colors and is offered by the general passenger department for six cents in stamps sent to any address in Boston.
The Readville parlor track hosts what promises to be the grand circuit’s best meeting yet as 75,000 purses await in stake and class races. Top horses from Detroit, Cleveland, and the New England circuit converge for rich purses and a king pin event.
Our vacation water plans call for suitable attire. The selection includes 1 piece cotton at 50c in blue, plain navy blue 2 piece at 1.00, navy blue with white or red stripes at .50, and navy blue worsted or wool with top stripes at 2.50.
TO RENT. A Corner Store with meat and groceries potential and a meat refrigerator. Just off Westford street. Also available: pleasant 3 room tenements in good repair near the Northern Depot. Choice large sunny rooms at $11.00 per month. Agent T. H. Pluitt, 64 Central St.
Blazer and Co hatters and outfitters located at the corner of Central and Market, 615.
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