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Lowell Daily Courier in Lowell, Massachusetts
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
10
Prize illumination of cottages and grounds at Willow Dale
The city advertises tonight’s event featuring lights at Willow Dale. E A Wilson supplies lime cement and brick for economical delivery while promoting 7 20 4 10c cigars as a leader in New England. A chimney explosion is noted and Limburg at 1128 Bridge Street is the contact. Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry is advertised as a summer remedy for mothers and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Dale
E. A. Wilson
New England
Limburg
Bridge Street
Dr. Fowler
Old Saugus Race Track set for three day meeting
The mid-summer racing at Old Saugus opens next Tuesday and runs for three days with three races each day. An excellent entry list promises strong competition in every class, a band will be present, and Manager Hitchings hopes for good weather and a record-breaking meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Saugus
Outing Planned Saturday Afternoon From Tyngsboro
A Tyngsboro car outing is set for Saturday at 2 48 p m leaving from the square. Miss Ethel Kimball will be in charge. Attendees will bring basket lunches and a cordial invitation is extended to all local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyngsboro
Ethel Kimball
A Good Sign at Grocers Display Standard Flour
Some grocers pile barrels of the standard flour in front of their stores to signal to customers that they sell quality product. The display aims to attract shoppers who know good flour from poor and touts the store’s stock as a mark of reliability.
Lawn Party and Picnic At Belle Grove with Civic Groups
A large lawn party organized by Mr. Henri Achin Jr and Miss Della Baril brightened the Pawtucketville grounds of Frederic Theriault at 9 Mt. Grove St. Chinese lanterns, a hurdy gurdy, and games drew about 200 guests including Alphonse Vallerand and Annie Lanctot who won season tickets to the Carnival de Fleurs. Separately, the Picnic of pew rent collectors and choir boys of St Josephs parish at Belle Grove proved a success with baseball peggy and base ball, whist prizes won by Mrs. Lamarre and Ignoto, and Frs Campeau Fournier noting a hearty crowd and strong attendance. Leaders Frs Campeau and Fournier praised the day’s enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Achin, Jr
Della Baril
Frederic Theriault
Mt. Grove Street
Pawtucketville
Theriault
Achin
Miss Baril
Alphonse Vallerand
Annie Lanctot
Claire Theriault
Florida Rousseau
Parmelia Ducharme
Ella Legare
Lizzie Hennessey
Mathilda Achin
George Theriault
Alex J. Houde
Edward Bergeron
Victor Achin
Miss Dumais
Chicago
J. A. Mailloux
Claire Street
St. Joseph's Parish
St. Anthony’s
Bellegrove
Frs. Campeau
Fournier
Campeau
Frs
Lewis
Dubreuil
Lamothe
Marist Brothers
the Grove
St. Joseph's Choir Boys
St. Jean Baptiste’s
St. Joseph’s Boys
Peggy
Messrs. C. Tremblay
C. Bordeleau
Alexis Lamarre
Theotime Jacob
Felix Vigeant
Joseph Rivard
Ignoto
Telesphere Rock
Fr. Campeau
Fathers Campeau
President Roosevelt Hosts Senate Finance Subcommittee
Senate Finance Sub Committee members Aldrich Platt Allison Spooner visited Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay to consult with President Roosevelt on a currency measure. They dined with the President, aiming to align views for a proposed bill set for the extraordinary session and possible early submission to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Senate Committee On Finance
Congress
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Platt
Connecticut
Allison
Iowa
Spooner
Wisconsin
Virginia
New York
Gov. Flower
J. West Roosevelt
Senate Committee of Finance
Machine Shop Dismantled at Renssalaer
Albany August 12 A gang of workmen began dismantling the Boston and Albany railroad machine shop at Renssalaer as strikers maintain the shop will close per an ultimatum. Division Master A C Roy says the shop is to be permanently closed though locals fear a blow to merchants. No change in striker stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Boston & Albany Railroad
Renssalaer
A. C. Roy
Sat on Allens Case at Preachers Aid Meeting
Boston August 12 at a meeting of corporate members of the Preachers Aid society the case of ab sconding treasurer W S Allen was discussed and rules were adopted tightening treasurer authority with a bond of not less than 10000 Dr Edward C Miles head of the organization said the total amount Allen took could not exceed 75000 including 70000 from the permanent fund and 5000 income after claims Police circular claiming 110000 was a clerical error Chief Watts reports no trace of Allen beyond Chicago Inspector Morissey remains there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Preachers’ Aid Society
W. S. Allen
Edward C. Miles
Allen
Dr. Miles
Watts
Chicago
Morrissey
Judge Blake’s Finding in Telegraph Injunction Case
Special Master H N Blake reports to federal court in Butte Montana his findings in Western Union Telegraph company versus American Labor union and labor unions of Butte over an injunction to stop union interference with telegraph business after a messenger boys strike The master recommends a permanent injunction for Western Union against the unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
H. N. Blake
Federal
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Labor Union
Telegraph Company
Blake
Western Union
Two Receivers Sought for Chicago Street Railways
Bondholders filed two suits in the superior court seeking receivers for North Chicago Street Railway and West Chicago Street Railway. They contend U S court actions against Union Traction and subsidiaries fail to protect creditors of the two smaller companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Superior
North Chicago Street Railway Company
West Chicago Street Railway Company
U. S
Union Traction Company
Sir Thomas Lipton Banqueted by Maritime Exchange
New York August 12 directors of the Maritime Exchange held a reception and banquet for Sir Thomas Lipton. He was warmly greeted by President Parsons and the members before a brief response and extensive handshaking with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime Exchange of New York
New York
The
Maritime Exchange
Sir Thomas Lipton
the Exchange
Sir Thomas
President Parsons
Attorney General Cuneen Seeks Receiver for NY Building Loan Bank
In New York on Aug 12 Attorney General Cuneen opened arguments before Justice Durgo seeking a receiver for the New York Building Loan Banking company. He said the issues extend beyond the complaint as the parties have consented to enlarge the question. He presented schedules detailing mortgages, property, taxes, assessments, and transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuneen
New York Building Loan Banking Company
Justice Durgo
Supreme Court
Benj Franklin Club Joins League Of Success Clubs
The Lowell Benj Franklin Debating club was welcomed into the League of Success Clubs of America linking local literary and debating circles with a national federation. The meeting featured Addison E Avery's essay and George McElroy's extempore speech as plans for a monthly local magazine and a 20 member dramatic elocution class were discussed for later action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Franklin Debating Club
League of Success Clubs of America
Success
United States
New York
Success League
Benj. Franklin Club
Franklin Society
Addison E. Avery
George McElroy
Colonial School of Oratory of
Boston
Glidden Aims To Cross Arctic Circle By Car
A cablegram from Gefle dated Aug 9 reports Charles J. Glidden plans to reach latitude 60 by Aug 9 and cross the Arctic Circle in eight days. He shifted routes after leaving Boston, believing the new path will enable crossing the circle. Gene remains a Swedish port at Gefle river’s mouth, about 100 miles north northwest of Stockholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles J. Glidden
Stockholm
Battleship Massachusetts Damaged On Ledge In Fog
Bar Harbor Me Aug 12 The battleship Massachusetts struck a ledge off Egg Rock while leaving harbor in dense fog. Several forward plates cracked and she will be dry docked in Brooklyn after divers assess damage. Indiana and Scorpion aided as tugs helped maneuver in the narrow channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
North Atlantic Squadron
Massachusetts
Egg Rock
Indiana
Scorpion
Manning
Washington
Brooklyn
Barker
Long Island Sound
Roosevelt
Moody
Dewey
Texas
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Carrie Nation in Lynn Saloons Visits Loom Over Crowd
Carrie Nation traveled from Revere Beach to Lynn where she disrupted drinks at Lan ders Co. on Monroe Street, delivering a harangue and leaving before removal. She then visited a State Street saloon, gave no violence, and boarded a train at Lynn station toward Crescent Beach with onlookers trailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuynn
Carrie Nation
Revere Beach
Lynn
Landers & Co
Monroe Street
State Street
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Crescent Beach
The Youthful Shoe Clerk Bets On Small Sizes
A lively ballad of a young shoe clerk convinced that female customers prefer shoes slightly undersized. The scene hints at sales psychology and shopper expectations in a bustling shop.
Wireless gospel to reach world, speculates clergyman says
A New York clergyman posits that the gospel could be transmitted worldwide by wireless telegraphy. He even jokes about the future of wireless politics emerging from this technological leap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Through Moonlit Waters Charlottetown Tour Planned
In Prince Edward Island the Durning party will sail from Charlottetown to Cape Breton on Sept 3rd, visit the market, then sail 97 miles by the Halifax to Cape Breton Island. The moonlit voyage promises beauty and the tour is limited, first come first served. Call Patten's Flower Store for details and bookings at 295-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
Jacques Cartier
Gulf
Charlottetown
Island
Halifax
Cape Breton Island
Patten
Merrimack Square
Universal Tobacco case hearings in Newark seek receiver
Vice Chancellor Pitney moved to settle a dispute as arguments resumed for appointing a receiver for Universal Tobacco Company. Julius F Davies argued the move protects preferred stockholders while creditors seek to restore confidence and avoid insolvency. After a recess W Bourke Cochran continued the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Universal Tobacco Company
Pitney
Julius F. Davies
Davies
W. Bourke Cochran
KEI H'S THEATRE JOINS MENIFEE ON AUG 17
Johnstone, delayed a week, will appear Monday August 17 at Keith's Theatre in a comedy sketch The Golden Rose. Supported by Belle Stoddard and an all star bill including Howard and Bland, Castanos, Rexford Brothers, Gilday Fox, Geralds miniature theatre, and the Fadettes orchestra. New film views and updated scenic elements advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menifee Johnstone
Keith
Mr. Johnstone
Belle Stoddard
Howard
Bland
Castanos
Rexford Brothers
Gilday
Fox
Gerald
Fadettes
Cleveland Accepts Minnesota Hunting Visit Invite
Former President Grover Cleveland wrote friends in St Paul indicating conditional acceptance of an invitation to visit Minnesota for a hunting expedition in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Grover Cleveland
Minnesota
Serbian cabinet resignations signal military victory
Vienna reports Belgrade dispatches announce three Radical cabinet members in Serbia have resigned. The move is viewed as a victory for the military faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Belgrade
Servia
Providence Sprint Sainted Victory at Coliseum
Champion rode rings around Walthour at the Coliseum finishing two miles and one lap ahead in 25.51 4-5, shattering the local track record of 26.37 3-5 set by Walthour. Walthour used a second motor, but Champion’s win was decisive from start to finish. Holder of Springfield won the 10 mile open and Keighley of Providence won the one mile handicap for Rhode Island riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Walthour
Holder
Springfield
Rhode Island
Keighley
Governing Committee Delays Actions at Stock Exchange Meeting
New York August 12 A special meeting of the governing committee of the stock exchange was held today with all motions postponed for further consideration. A formal complaint was reportedly filed against a member accused of circulating rumors harmful to a firm’s financial standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange House
Funerals Held For Five Local Residents
Funeral services yesterday afternoon noted for Margaret McDonald at 2 Varley Avenue and Simeon Fraser at 111 Liberty Street. Miss Catherine Donovan buried at St Patrick's cemetery with Molloy Funeral Co. in charge. Nor A O'Keefe, aged five, buried in Catholic cemetery. O Connell & Co. arranged arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McDonald
Varley Avenue
St. Patrick's Cemetery
O’donnell & Sons
Simeon Fraser
Brooks
Liberty Street
Geo. F. Kenngett
Edson
C. H. Molloy
Catherine Donovan
Adams Street
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Molloy
William Mahoney
Daniel Connors
Patrick Sullivan
Jeremiah Leary
Father Callahan
Nor A. O'Keefe
North Street
John J. O'Connell & Co
Maine Towns Observe Old Home Festivity
Portland Maine Aug 12 Old Home Week observances marked by centennials in Albany Raymond Belfast Blue Hill academy Ellsworth Monmouth academy and pending Surrey centennial. Principal exercises in Portland feature prominent speakers tonight across the state as communities celebrate historic milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Albany
Raymond
Belfast
Blue Hill Academy
Ellsworth
Monmouth Academy
Surrey
City Bits on Local Happenings and Renovations
Crowds flock to the Courier-Citizen baseball bulletin while camps at Varnum Landing report a solid season. The Centralville bridge boardwalk is under repair and Varnum park gates are open with two-seated seating in high demand. The Bridge and Second streets corner structure nears a building facade, a long time coming. Half Nashua saloons could close without Lowell trade, as some Lowell bartenders work there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge and
Second Streets
Nashua
Lowell
Notice of printed matter distribution and contacting offices
Purchasers will receive attention by Superintendent at Lawrence Street Office or an official will call at your home if desired. Printed matter available at Treasurer's Office with the Treasurer located at Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Co. Charles A. Stott, President. Charles L. Knapp, Treasurer. Robert H. Mulnq, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence St
Treasurer
Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Co
Charles A. Stott
Charles L. Knapp
Robert H. Mulnq
Small Lifted Peas as Fine as French Peas
A concise note asserts that small lifted peas are as fine as French peas, suggesting equivalence in quality or value between the two varieties in a brief market or product description.
Sporting Goods Price List From Brazer Co
Golf clubs drivers brassies irons and balls with prices from 25c to $2.00. Caddy bags tennis racks nets and hammocks listed with varying costs. Includes Wizard and Haskell brands and Wright a Ditson rackets. Sport department ad from W. P. Brazer & Co at Central Corner Market St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wizard, Haskell and Warden
Wright
Sporting Goods Dept
W. P. Brazer & Co
Cent
al Cor. Market
Stz
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