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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1902

Page

10

Central Street Shops and Health Remedies Ad

The city page lists Alexander the central street tailor promising equal to Boston quality. C L Marshal the florist moves to 114 Central Street after September 1 offering flowers fruits and vegetables. The Babbitt Company opticians operates at 28 Dutton Street. August hours include Saturday afternoons and evenings. For biliousness use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets available at druggists.

Wilson Alexander Central Street Boston C. L. Marshal Babbitt Company Opticians Dutton Street Chamberlain

Vacation and visiting notes from local residents

Local society column lists residents and visitors, noting Mrs F Hill vacationing in Newport New Hampshire, Mrs J Wood and Ada returning from England, and others traveling to Old Orchard North Conway Ocean Park Maine and Hampton Beach. It records hospital nurse Emma Grainger resigning, and visitors to Mrs S N Harris Mrs L B Fairbrother and others.

J. Wood Lakeview Avenue Ada England Peter Obley Halifax N. S Lena Obley Maud Merritt Boston Napoleon D. Lafleur Seventh Street Centralville J. Joseph O’connor Old Orchard Seashore House Mary and Lizzie Welch High Street John Harrington North Adams Abbie Higgins Patrick Delehanty Billerica Centre Mary Dunne John O'Connor Wamesit Street Lynn Bertha MacCue North Conway N. H Frank Grindle Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company Emma E. Grainger Lowell General Hospital Walkerton Worcester Katherine Maguire Vietcher Street Portland Edward Belanger Bon Marche Company Canada Frank O'Sullivan Samuel Worth John Worth Lillie Worth Ruth Robinson Ocean Park, Maine L. B. Fairbrother Hildreth Street Harry Thompson Hampton Beach

Tulip mania echoes as Schwab’s deals unravel

The Philadelphia Press notes Charles M Schwab has netted large sums from Bethlehem steel and a shipbuilding trust, yet warns that such wealth relies on selling securities to the public. Past bubbles in asphalt, rubber, steel, and western real estate foreshadow a possible burst if demand falters.

Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Works Shipbuilding Trust Holland Mr. Schwab United Great Steel Trust Tufos MS Securities Mikes New York Indianapolis California Philadelphia Press

Campers Host Belle Grove Dinner With Local Team

Francis J. Quinn Joseph O'Brien and John J McCluer joined the Belle Grove camping colony Recent dinner honored the Centralville baseball team with vocal and instrumental music and a speech by Henry McDonald The note adds a science aside about swallows claiming a hurried swallow can reach 128 miles per hour despite claims of 60 mph

Francis J. Quinn Joseph O'Brien John J. McCluer Belle Grove Centralville Henry McDonald Compeigne Antwerp

Lowell Y M C A Camp at Lake Winnipesaukee

The Lowell Y M C A plans a two week senior camp at Welch's Island Lake Winnipesaukee from August 18 to Labor Day Sept 1. Forty seven campers will use ten tents, with a steamer, five row-boats and six canoes arranged for full access. Chef F P Sawyer will oversee meals, and a special 9 59 train car will transport campers Monday morning. Names of attendees include Meister Dillon Sawyer Dearborn Patrick Provencher Dunkery Gillespie Hammond Myrick Varnum Goodchild Coffey Strauss MacDonald MacDonald Seede Garrett Spencer Derry Ashworth Mills McCarthy Gardner Cottrell Johnston Atkinson Downing Walker Davis Knight Knight Scribner Ripley Lewis Hobbs Connors Rose Patenaude Healey Pearson Church Kimball Holmes and others.

Young Men's Christian Association Lake Winnipesaukee Welch's Island Weirs F. P. Sawyer Inner Mar Meister W. H. Meister W.S. Dillon F. R. Dearborn Malcolm Patrick Arthur Provencher Harry Dunkerry W. L. Gillespie G. W. Hammond A. W. Myrick Thomas Varnum George Goodchild T. J. Coffey Abram Strauss Joseph MacDonald Chester MacDonald Charles Seede Edward Garrett Henry Spencer Arthur Hibbert H. E. Gray James Walsh C. B. Carey Benjamin Ashworth A. A. Mills J. J. McCarthy Walter Gardner Thomas Cottrell William Johnston E. E. Atkinson Charles Downing George L. Walker C. C. Davis H. B. Knight Richard Knight Ernest Scribner George Www. Ripley William Lewis Atwood Hobbs Edward Connors H. C. Rose Arthur Patenaude Arthur Healey Mortimer Pearson Charles Church John H. Kimball George Holmes

Willow Dale Hosts New York Minstrels and Melville Act

To minstrelsy lovers the New York Minstrels at Willow Dale draw strong crowds as the season’s best attraction. The two-hour show has no dull moment and ends Sunday. Next week the outdoor feature is Melville with a new aerial act and bold mid air leaps.

Willow Dale New York

Crowley Commended for Quick Arrest in 1902 Case

General Order No 36 issued August 15 1902 by Superintendent Moffatt commends Patrolman John J Crowley for arresting Michael Connors in Lawrence for larceny of tools based on a description in the Police Bulletin Connors had eluded several officers the day before but Crowley read the bulletin and arrested him on sight The arrest date is August 9 1902.

Moffatt John J. Crowley Office of the Supt. of Police Michael Connors Lawrence Crowley Connors William BE. Moffatt

Keyless clock built in New York catches royal interest

Prince Henry viewed the early stage of a New York manufacture of the first keyless clock and ordered one for delivery to his brother the Kaiser. The device is designed to run a full year without a battery change.

New York Prince Henry the Kaiser

Appendicitis Warning From Food Facts

A concerned note warns against scaring people away from food while stressing balanced meals. It explains that excessive starch from white bread and similar foods can ferment in the bowels and trigger conditions like peritonitis or appendicitis, urging moderation rather than elimination.

Lowell Demos Shift Sides as Gaston Looms for Governor

In Lowell Col William A Gaston gains support from Democrats backing his gubernatorial run. Bruce and Sparks factions mobilize, promising campaigns and funds. Sparks supporters vow to contest Bruce in Lowell, while Bruce backers covertly pledge votes. In the 25th district French Americans weigh Bill Hayes versus Joe Legare in the Republican caucuses.

Lowell William A. Gaston Alexander B. Bruce Lawrence Gaston Mr. Bruce Mr. Sparks Bruce Senator Sparks Bill” Hayes Joe’ Legare

Various Fraternal Meetings Report Active Summer Events

Regular notices from multiple societies include lectures on cylinder oil testing by Mr. Pierce of W A Wood Boston, initiations in Echo lodge N E O P, Knitters' union routine business, Bay State Colony O P F entertainment with 200 attendees, a Knights of Sherwood Forest field day plan at Wo burn, and a Passaconaway Red Men gala outing with brass band parade, banquet, and sports. New officers appointed include C C Dunstaff and W H Marvel.

National Association Stationary Engineers Pierce W .A. Wood Company of Boston George A. Willey Kelliher Philip Lord Emma Regnier Regina Munningham W. J. Webster Agnes Madden Lizzie Munningham Frank Ham O. ‘Cc Johnson E. T. Goward Manchester Nashua N. H Willow Dale C. N. Leach Trading Post Jr. Sagamore Robert Cudworth C. C. Dunstaff BE. T. Goward W. H. Marvel Charles M. Wills

Grape Nuts claim digestion ready cereal for strength

Grape-Nuts is touted as starch transformed to grape sugar by natural digestion, providing ready nourishment with no gas or digestive strain. It contrasts white flour, preserves bran nutrients, and markets the cereal as brain and nerve enhancing, sold by grocers and hotels from Battle Creek, Michigan.

Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Pure Food Battle Creek Michigan

Giroux In Street Altercation Arrest Near Lakeview

Patrolman Giroux arrested a young man named John Giroux after a Lakeview avenue street fight with a Centralville resident. He was sent to jail at 11.26 and released on bail shortly after midnight.

Giroux John Giroux Centralville Lakeview Avenue

Wedding Gifts Impress Host With Luxury Items

A Philadelphia Press item reports guests marvel at wedding presents described as princely, including a necklace of diamonds, a yacht, a solid gold dinner set, and a ton of anthracite coal, signaling extravagant tributes amid the celebration.

Philadelphia Press

Funeral notices for Mrs Mary Fitzgerald and Ralph Monk

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald was held at 2 PM from her daughter's home at 25 White Street with Rev. Culbert officiating and burial in St Patrick's Cemetery. Ralph Monk aged 8, drowned in Hale's Brook, had a large funeral at his parents' home on Washington Street with Rev N W Matthews officiating. Bearers included several relatives and friends. extensive floral tributes noted. Undertaker J A Weinbeck oversaw arrangements.

Mary Fitzgerald Andrew A. Brown White Street Andrew Brown Michael Hoar Timothy Wholey Michael Caine St. Patrick’s Cemetery Culbert O'Donnell Ralph Thomas Monk Richard Monk Washington Street Hale’s Brook N. W. Matthews N. W. Matthews, Jr Orpah Sutcliffe Carl Leslie Lovejoy Harry L. Lyons Ralph McKee Samuel Fish Samuel M. McDonald Ralph Arthur Walter Bagshaw

Durning's Ideal Maritime Provinces Tour Endorsed by Bankers

Walter E Bartlett Marcus T Pierce and A L Corliss praise Mr Durning's six day excursion by carriage and boat through Halifax and Charlotte Town with flower gardens and markets. All tickets due by Friday noon August 29. T H Durning manager Parker Coal Wood Co 10 Prescott St Tel 39 4. $30 covers all six days.

Walter E. Bartlett Wamesit National Bank Mr. Durning Durning Marcus T. Pierce Appleton National Bank Halifax Charlottetown A. L. Corliss Lowell Tted Maritime Provinces T. H. Durning Parker Coal & Wood Co Prescott Street Tel

Olivette to Open Next Week at Lakeview Theatre

Lakeview Theatre announces Olivette will be staged starting Monday Aug 18. James Gilbert, stage manager for The Colonial Comic Opera, cites extensive scenic and costuming work and high musical as key to a strong show and potential attendance record.

James Gilbert Colonial Comic Opera Company Lakeview Theatre Olivette Gilbert Lakeview

Labor Day Parade Plans Advance and Prizes Announced

The Labor Day committee reports progress on parade arrangements. Grounds privileges were granted. six Lowell bands are engaged. $100 is allocated for a tug of war between Butler Vets Torrents and Lowell Veteran Firemen. Invites sent to merchants, Rep Carey Hav erhill Rep Jackson Fall River and Foster. Prizes total 40 for best union in parade 20 for second best motto prizes 5 and 3. Largest union turnout prizes 25 and 15.

General Committee of Labor da The Trades and Labor Council Committee On Lowell Butler Torrents Carey Haverhill Frank F. Foster Legislative Committee State Branch Federation of Labor Representative Jackson Fall River

Private sale of oil paintings and mirrors at low prices

Auction leftovers from last Saturday offered at private sale. Artworks include oil paintings and mirrors at about one fourth of true value. Visit GEO, BE MAKER at Corner John and Merrimackets to view and purchase.

Geo John Merrimackets

Students in Paris Guard Books with Masks in Library

In Paris the National Library sees some students wearing muzzles while studying ancient volumes to prevent inhaling dangerous microbes believed to infest old books. The practice reflects concerns about airborne pathogens and library safety measures.

Paris National Library

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