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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
8
Educational column notes indigestion linked to ills and praises Burdock Blood Bitters for stomach health. The Entre Nous club met at Miss Jessie Fenton's home with light refreshments and a pleasant evening. Lowell Aluminum Co. advertises aluminum cookware at 181 Middlesex Street highlighting purity and durability.
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Burns are at Old Orchard beach. Miss Mae Beggs departs for Montreal and parts of Ontario for the rest of the summer. Mrs. E. A. Noulett will spend six weeks in New York City. Miss Anna M. McCoy returns to Albany after three weeks at Massachusetts beaches and New Hampshire hills. John F. McCoy is at Plymouth and Campton Village. J. H. Beede at the post office received three brook trout from John F. McCoy in Mad River Waterville New Hampshire, totaling 6 pounds 3 ounces, largest of the season. William F. Sullivan and James S. McNabb were guests at Summit House Mt. Washington. Miss Adelaide E. Noyes leaves for Surfside Hotel East Gloucester for two weeks. Mr. Percy L. Wilson returns from a six weeks vacation in the Green Mountains Vermont.
The executive committee of the Democratic city committee held an informal meeting in Central street rooms last evening. The only publishable item was a plan to meet every Wednesday evening in the future, with talks of plans but no definite action taken.
Daniel J. Donahue has not decided on appealing his friends to run for the Democratic nomination. He spent yesterday in Lawrence, raising questions about his plans. Bruce supporters want him to join to complicate Lowell politics, while Sparks supporters oppose him allowing his name to be used.
A Lowell Massachusetts letter satirizes Ira Gould a Colebrook painter who used four gallons of Devoe paint thinned with two gallons oil to prime a house. Wesley Wentworth sold the paint and townscreens say he painted two coats. Devoe & Co. doubts Gould did any real painting and notes priming may suffice. Adams Hardware and Paint Co. sells their paint.
John McManus and a corps of volunteers organized a grand outing for about 2000 youngsters at Crystal Lake. The day featured music, games, a large dinner served by volunteer waitresses, and sports led by Con Desmond. Cars ferried children from Merrimack Square to the grove, while local firms contributed food and supplies and officials praised McManus with cheers.
The Lowell Gas Light company plans to install gas arc lights for lighting stores halls and large areas. They provide a large volume of light with better diffusion and steadiness and at lower cost than electric arc lighting.
William Caldwell once jailed on July 3 for forgery died yesterday at the Nashua house of correction due to weak health. He, 36, had confessed to police in Phoenix, been arraigned and held on $1200 bail. The note outlines Nashua Fair races and grand circuit plans set for September with substantial purses and multiple stake events, plus the Nashua track’s anticipated large meet. Special trains will serve visitors to the fair and racing events.
In Middlesex street Samuel Scott’s shop was looted for cigars and tobacco and a small sum of money after glass panes were removed. Patrolman Cawley identified J J Coyle as a suspect. later Joseph Dumas alias Joseph Demars aged 24 was arrested and both suspects confessed to the break.
The Nashua Fair association prepares for a September harness racing meet during the fair on September 1 to 4. New England audiences and heavy demand from horsemen mark the season as lacking opposition and prompting management to expand the program with a free-for-all to accommodate speedy horses not eligible for existing classes.
Lexington Park may draw a larger Sunday crowd as the Paul Pevere trolley service carries parkgoers from Arlington Heights all day. Next Sunday Charlestown Cadet band of 30 players performs, following a week of the rustic theatre vaudeville with Brothers Martine leading acrobatic acts and favorites Al Haynes and Julia Redmond in their sketch What Are You Saying.
A well attended Franklin Debating Club meeting at Vincent block covered two propositions and business. A moonlight excursion last week proved memorable. a literary program followed with a debate on Philippine Islands government versus Cuba, affirming side led by Murphy Pillsbury O Donohue, negative by McCann Wallace O Donohue, judges Mack Murphy Higgins favored affirm, critic Begley. An outing is planned for next Sunday at Lexington Park.
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad offers a special excursion on Wednesday August 27 from Fitchburg Leominster Clinton Marlboro and nearby stations to Crescent Park South Framingham Rhode Island at 1 25 for round trip. The resort on Narragansett Bay provides dancing boating bathing shore dinners band concerts and free exhibits from the Chicago Buffalo and Charleston fairs attracting thousands daily.
The Lowell Military band performs on South common this evening from 8 to 10 with a program including Cavalier overture The New Era Mills Merrie Melodies Polka for two cornets and a King Dodo selection Luders Symphia Medley My Old Kentucky Home theme and variations Chimes of Normandy and a two step in Irish style Conducted by James A. Murphy with various soloists and chorus items noted.
May Fiske and a first class comedy company open at the Opera House for a two week run starting Saturday. The troupe brings its own orchestra and presents The Gold King with lavish scenery. Reviews praise the cast, Bowden and Quinn minstrel act, and Emery and Nadine songs with pictures. prices: 10 20 30 cents.
The Textile Council held a well attended meeting last night and arranged an excursion to Revere beach for Labor Day. No textile unions have rescinded their vote not to join the parade, while the souvenir committee reports good progress.
Scott Bubier and Belle A. Page were married by Rev. N. W. Matthews on August 20 at 27 Stack Pole Street. Harry C. Rogers served as best man and May T. Rogers as bridesmaid.
Rev Glenn Tilley Morse ties James Mc Laughlin to Rosxbelle Chatney at 9 Osgood Street last evening. Edward F. Little best man, Josephine Lemieux of Boston bridesmaid, Gertrude Little and Katherine Kerr flower girls. Bride in white mousseline de soie over white taffeta carries roses. reception, Page company catered. They tour the White Mountains and Vermont, home at 9 Osgood Street after September 15.
The Old Home Week association invites former residents to Aug 22 events in Hudson. A basket dinner with tables provided, townspeople bring provisions for all guests. Ice cream and coffee offered. Entertainment and speeches run 1 30 to 4 p m as old friends are greeted and the forenoon is reserved for reunions.
The Country Week charity reports its funds exhausted after a busy season. With two weeks left for distributing aid, 32 women and children are currently receiving benefits, and the article urges continued support to sustain the charity’s work.
Charles Reid, worker for Thomas Little, fell from a hay wagon on Pine Street last evening around six o'clock. He suffered a broken shoulder and a sprained back and was transported to St. John's Hospital by ambulance.
Private sale at our store offers oil paintings and mirrors from last Saturday's auction at about one quarter of real value. Visit the corner of John and Merrimack Streets to view and purchase these items at low prices. stated by E. Maker.
Those not at the moonlight outing enjoyed a royal good time as the music committee scored a hit and the event pleased all. The pastor on a six week Provinces vacation was missed, his genial presence missing to complete the perfect evening. Worthen street is famed for good times, hinting at autumn and winter events to come.
Our stock of athletic goods is large and complete, with a focus on quality and value. We offer rugby balls at 75c to 1, foot ball pants at 80c, and basketball uniform suits in solid colors and stripes for $1, highlighting our broad selection for men and boys.
Central corner Market Streets advertises P Brazer and Co sporting goods department offering athletic gear and equipment for local customers.
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