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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
10
In an advertisement from Bowling Green, C. W. Lenhart notes a woman named Miss Hard offered treatment. The copy asserts a running itching sore on the leg was relieved by Dean's Ointment, claiming a permanent cure after suffering tortures.
Jennie Rock begins a trip visiting Boston and New York with other stops. Dr Field returns from Cornhill. Peter A. Clune leaves for two weeks in Philadelphia. Katherine Miskella returns from a two week beach vacation. Anders Thomasson party starts a few weeks away. Arthur Walker the boy soprano gains ground with Peruchi Beldeni in Knoxville. Elbert Clark and Mrs. Clark visit relatives at 10 Fay Street. Mrs J C Hamilton and grandson Charles Jr return from Revere Beach. Sarah B Simpson visits Mrs A David at 234 Gibson Street. Katie Keville and Ida Morris enjoy Salem Willows. Agnes and Charles Williams with Lippe trip return. The Buffalo attack tale is downplayed as an Oblate priest was mistaken. A later break-in attempt on the convent followed.
Gardner W Pearson reportedly purchased the Urban Hall property from City Hall Avenue to Middle Street. The lot, once offered to Salman Sirk for 22500 amid a 43000 assessed value, changed hands about a month ago, with public disclosure yesterday. Pearson reportedly paid 22500 and plans to convert the site into a hotel.
Susan Ball was saying goodbye to friends on a Middlesex street depot train when, as the engine started, she moved toward the steps and fell, striking a pillar and wrenching her shoulder. The injuries were not serious, and she later returned home.
Gen Charles G Loring aged 74 and a Boston native, died at Pride's Crossing today. A Harvard graduate and Civil War veteran, he helped found the Museum of Fine Arts and served as its director until resigning May 1 of the current year.
Joseph Higginsbot tom, a boy about years old, was struck by an electric car on Gorham street Saturday night and taken to Emergency hospital. He is reported somewhat improved and out of immediate danger for the moment.
Barclay In this city August 15 a daughter Irene May Barclay to Mr and Mrs F A Barclay Stoddard In this city August 17 a son to Mr and Mrs C B Stoddard of Williamtreet
A public health notice warns mothers and fathers to protect children from heat harm with a simple care guide. Advice urges moderate diet, diluted foods, light clothing, frequent water, and daily baths, avoiding soothing syrups and patent medicines containing opium or morphine. It cautions against dangerous drugs and promotes a physician prescribed remedy for children’s ailments.
Two houses at Mt. Pleasant near Varnum's landing owned by G Gerry and Charles H Jones were destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon. The Gerry house also held Mrs. Gerry and her daughter Mrs Whittier of Boston. A Foye cottage nearby was scorched but saved. Loss estimated at 2000 to 3000 dollars. Firefighters and neighbors, including boxers Martin Flaherty and Charles H Armstrong, aided in saving furniture. Flaherty contributed 18 dollars to relief.
Lorenzo D Emery died at Lewiston Missouri August 18 a former Lowell resident for twenty years he worked as a watchman for Otis Allen Son He leaves three sons in Lowell Benjamin Coburn and Abbott and a son and daughter in Lewiston Maine Joseph and Mrs Austin Woodman He has a brother in Portland Oregon and a sister in Camden Maine Mrs Martha A Scarlett widow of Sherekiah Scarlett died at her home in Te wksbury Centre She was a lifelong town resident and leaves one brother two sons four daughters and one sister
The Aldermen met in special session and approved a tar macadam paving order with New England Tel and Tel Co conduits. Debate over paying architect Harry Prescott Graves 1000 for services ended with a motion to table the claim by 5 to 2, and the board adjourned at 5 10.
A Baltimore historic feature, the Federal Hill observatory sits behind cables after condemnation by the Building Inspector. The 15 year old structure replaced an older signal system tied to ships. The hill bears Civil War memories, famed gatherings in 1789, and legends of hidden tunnels once used by pirates and a brewer named Rossmarck.
James H. Wynne and Elizabeth Clune married at 2 pm in St Peter's parish residence. Rev. Michael Rowan officiated. The reception followed at 39 Groves Avenue with out of town guests, a musical program, wedding supper, and many gifts. The couple depart for a three week tour to Philadelphia and Washington before returning to Groves Avenue residence.
Aug 17 reports show James A. Shepherd and Miss Emma Russell paired as witnesses for Copeland and Annie S. Godfrey. The ceremony occurred yesterday afternoon at the residence of Rev. Mr. Allen on Kirk Street.
On the eighteenth at Park Street Church Boston the wedding of Frank Edmunds of Hillsdale College Michigan son of the late Prof Edmunds to Harrie Higginson second daughter of the late Mr Higginson of Liverpool England took place attended by Alice S Brown and F Waldron Edmunds. Breakfast followed at the Westminster Hotel. After a honeymoon in the White Mountains the couple will reside at Hillsdale College after September 15.
Malcolm Joncas and Miss Louise Peltier wed Sunday at St. Joseph's chapel on Merrimack street with Rev. Fr. Campeau officiating. The couple then went to the bride’s parents’ home at 232 Appleton street to receive well wishes from friends and relatives.
Frederick Garrity reports a July 4 burglary at 63 Willow Street in broad daylight. Entry was by keys to the front room closet, stealing a new sweater a suit for his son Edward, while a Garrity black suit remained. No clue found. Garrity suspects an insider familiar with the home.
The annual reunion of the old 16th Massachusetts regiment was held at the Quincy house in Boston with 2 30 dinner and speeches. Lowell attendees included Alfred Shaw Mark Cowdrie and John Mangan of Co I. Mangan served in the regiment, later transferring to Co H First U S Artillery and re enlisting in 1864, losing a leg at St Mary's Va and later discharged from hospital in 1865. He remained active in Grand Army posts, notably Post 42 GA.
Funeral services were held for Stephen H. Mann Lila E. Bertelson Mrs Mary Thyne Avery Winn and Patrick J Emery. Burials occurred at Edson St Peters and St Patrick’s cemeteries. Undertakers Young & Co. and Savage directed arrangements. several ceremonies included church services and bearers with numerous floral tributes.
Multiple obituaries record Aug 18 deaths in Tewksbury Nashua and city. Mrs Marths A Scarlett aged unknown dies. funeral from Tewksbury home Wednesday. Mrs Alzima Smothers aged 76 dies in South Nashua. Jennie Essis aged 2 years dies at home of her parents in city. Peter Cassidy aged 52 dies at 77 Dummers street. Henry A Merrill formerly of Chelmsford dies. funeral at Edson cemetery chapel Wednesday. Ann Dandley aged 87 dies in city. funeral this afternoon. Friends invited.
The Loomfixers held a largely attended meeting at their hall on Merrimack and Kirk streets. Wilfred Verena F X Gravel and William Hunt were elected as delegates to the National convention to be held at Woonsocket on the second Monday in September.
Wilfred Laporte and Rose Anna Prudhomme married Sunday afternoon by Rev Fr Campeau at St Joseph chapel. They then went to the Prudhomme residence on Ward for a wedding reception with relatives and intimate friends.
The Barbers' union held a meeting to reconsider Labor Day parade action and voted to turn out in uniform. The decision aims to produce a fine show and display union solidarity.
Charles E. Tilton eldest son of Officer Tilton and Winnie W. MacFadden were married last night by Rev. Geo F Kenngett. The bride wore a tan etamine traveling suit. They departed on an early evening train and will be at home at 103 South Walker Street after October 1.
Officers D. Murphy and Grady arrested Edward J. Lynch about 24 on a charge of raping Ethel Riley, an 18 year old, in a barn on Cushing street.
Through Murphy's steam ship agency seven Lowell residents depart today from East Boston bound for Europe aboard the Cunard steamer Ivernia. The party includes Dr. Francis J. Mahony Dr. William McBain Mrs. Clara Pendergast Miss Mary Hickey Mrs. Gertrude Dingmars Mrs. Alice Finch and Miss Sarah J. Dinsmore.
The Lowell Gas Light company offers gas arc lights suitable for lighting stores halls and large areas. They provide a high volume of light with diffuse steadiness and at lower cost than electric arc lighting.
Miss May Fiske the popular comedienne begins a two weeks engagement at the Lowell Opera House next Saturday night backed by Robert Nadine and her company. She revisits old plays and offers new ones with lavish scenery and a lively orchestra between acts. Daily matinees start Tuesday.
The Patrick Guthrie estate at 1240 Gorham street will be divided into two lots and sold without reserve at absolute auction on Tuesday August 26 1902 at the premises promptly at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Lot 1 features a 2 1/2 story house with 9 rooms and a barn on a 63 by 144 foot lot with fruit trees and garden, rented at $15 a month. Lot 2 is a 68 3 by 144 foot vacant lot with several fruit trees. Purchasers must deposit $250 for Lot 1 and $150 for Lot 2 when struck off. Purchaser details and local transit access noted.
Edward Noel and Miss Marie Anna Ross united in marriage Sunday evening at St Josephs church with Rev Fr Qam Ma gerate officiating Attendants included Miss Me inte Vezina and Elzear Noel as best man The bride wore white mousselin de soie over white silk and carried bridal roses A reception followed at the couple's Avenue home with congratulations from relatives gifts and a brief honeymoon plans listed The notice also mentions Shepherd Russell marriage at Rev James F Allen residence Kirk street
Auffran's famous comic opera Olvette drew audiences at the Lakeview theatre yesterday. The Flynn company supplied the required principals and the show will be repeated twice daily for the rest of the week, promising tuneful entertainment.
Basement remnant department at A G Pollard Co offers yard wide cashmere in all colors and black at 25c per yard, Mohair Brilliantine 40 inch in several colors at 25c per yard, and broadcloths 56 inches wide from 79c per yard. An orange tree in full bearing can yield 15 000 oranges and a lemon 6000 fruits.
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