August Daylight and Moonrise Times Noted
In August the sun rises at 6.02, day length 18.28 hours, sun sets at 6.30, and the moon rises at 11.01 p m.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
10
Education column notes roofing repairs after rains
The article discusses an educational column noting increased roof repair orders due to recent rains. It mentions the Taylor Roofing company warranting their work and advertising by Blatz Beer at American house, along with eye care from the Babbitt company opticians at 28 Dutton street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Blatz
American House
Miss Hard
Taylor Roofing Company
Babbitt Company
Opticians
Dutton Street
Local residents take vacations and weddings noted
Miss Katherine Daly and her nephew Joseph Daly return from Crescent beach. Agnes and Esther McAloon come home after a week in New York and New Jersey. Several families plan vacations at Crescent Beach and Europe trips are announced for Mr. and Mrs. Lemons. The engagement of Dr J Arthur Gage and Miss Margaret J Walsh is announced. Overseer George N Reed resigns from Merrimack mills and is honored with a gold watch. Others enjoy trips to Gloucester Brockton Niagara Falls and Atlantic City. Local residents visit relatives in Glasgow and Lowell while some stay at Crescent Beach and Juniper Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Daly
Joseph Daly
Crescent Beach
Agnes
Esther McAloon
Fletcher Streets
New York City
New Jersey
William Hudson
Alfred
Ethel
Church Street
Ley
Crescent and
Marbijge Ead
Samuel Hadden
Glasgow
Lowell
Dave Hara
Annie Calvert
Mabel Small
Salisbury Beach
Arthur E. Wellman
Hale Street
New York
Toronto
Niagara Fall
Montreal
Blanche
Maude Shaw
Kennebunkport
Charles Lemons
Europe
Niagara
J. Arthur Gage
Margaret J. Walsh
Michael Corbett
George N. Reed
Merrimack Mills
Reed
Annie Mosher
Centre Street
Gloucester
Frank Blyde
81St Company of Artillery
Fort Slocim
Texas
Lowell Boy
Ely
Mr. Blyde
Peter A. Clune
Daniel S. O’brien
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Clune
Brockton
Lexington
Frederick L. Moore
Fitchburg
Henry Turner
Frank B. Hill
George
Old Orchard Beach
J. Bert Williams
New Hampshire
Anna Hardy
Maé Logue
Scotland
América
Mamie Conroy
Gorham Street
Bertha R. Holman
Waltham
Catherine ‘Wessen
Arcing Street
S. S. Barlow
West Street
Litchfield
Annie
May Morris
Dorchester
Elm Street
David Smith
Samuel Phelps
Central House
Salem Willows
Lottie Rice
Liberty Street
Jessie Hynes
Barclay Street
Juniper Point
Mary Maroney
New Haven
Conn
Dexter and Rideout Marriage at Kirk Street Home
William Dexter and Anna Rideout were married at 8 p m on August 25 at the residence of Rev J F Allen in Kirk Street Peel N B the ceremony conducted in the presence of no cards or guest list and no further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Allen
Kirk Street
William Dexter
Anna Rideout
Peel
N. B
Double Width Sheetings at Low Remnant Prices
A. G. Pollard & Co announces a new lot of Dwight Anchor seamless sheetings in unbleached and bleached varieties. Yard lengths range from 2 1/2 to 12 yards, with 8-4 to 10-4 widths offered at 16 to 20 cents per yard, claiming regular values higher and highlighting a basement bargain feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight
A. G. Pollard & CO
Eureka club plans Gloucester fishing trip this Labor Day
Labor day outing for Eureka club will send about 20 men under veteran skipper W. B. Holt to Gloucester. Arrangements made by Holt anticipate a big catch and a good time for all aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Day
Eureka Clu
W. 8. Holt
Gloucester
Bold Hold-Up Near Navy Yard Ends With Escape
A Dracut man was robbed by four youths late Saturday near the Navy Yard after 11 pm. One thief snatched his watch as he walked along Dinley street. constables Messrs. Quirk and Crawford gave chase but the four escaped, later dropping the watch in bushes during the pursuit. No warrant sworn yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Dinley Street
Merrimack Square
Messrs. Quirk and Crawford
May Fiske Stars In The Little Magnet At Opera House
The May Fiske company opened last night with strong crowds despite Monday stigma. The Little Magnet centers on Klondike gold fever and a villainous plot with Hardy as a deceiver who marries Edith to save her mother then deserts her. Little Merrie foils him in a Red Light Saloon, and the finale brings joyous resolution for the two couples. Cast impressed, with Fiske notably juvenile and Trevor, Emery, Nadine and Boulden delivering solid performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Fiske
Hugh Hardy
Jack Stanley
Hardy
Edith Allen
Sallon
Little Merrie
Miss Fiske
Edwin Trevor
Stanley
Herbert Q. Emery
Robert S. Nadine
Christopher Katz
Howard Boulden
The Hair Problem and Treatments at Rhodes Hair Store
An advertisement by Arthur Rhodes promotes his hair store at 73 Merrimack Street Lowell Mass offering remedies for women with facial hair. It claims tested methods dispel the unwanted hair and invites readers to write for full information and discouragement from disfigurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rhodes
Spetta
Cr. Rhodes
NEW Hair
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Mass
The Dazzler and The Charity Girl at Lowell Theatre
The troupe features Emy and Nadine as illustrated song artists, Boulden and Quinn with The Dazzler, Landie and others in high class vocal numbers. Charles Landie performs pop songs with parodies, Miss Fiske provides skits and operatic bits, Bert Kimball handles the moving pictures and stereothon. This afternoon Nell Gwynn is shown and tonight The Charity Girl closes a strong repertoire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ray
Emery
Nadine
Boulden
Uinn
the Dazzler
Lowell
Landie
Durnings Six Days Tour Seeks Early Bookings
The six day Maritime Provinces tour led by Mr Durning warns tardy applicants risk missing staterooms. Booking closes Friday noon with four ports Boston Halifax Cape Breton Island and Prince Edward Island sharing berths. Durning will be at Parker Coal & Coke Co office 10 Prescott Street to take reservations. reduced rates apply for children with accompanying parents unless a full stateroom is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime
Boston
Halifax
Cape Breton Island
Prince Edward Island
Durning
Parker, Coal & Coke Company
Prescott Street
Judge OKs 14-Year-Old Greek Girl’s Marriage Plan
Helen F Lambesin aged 14 has been granted permission to marry by Judge George F Lawton after the probate court ruling. James Georgulikis, the groom-to-be, is jailed on charges of abducting the girl from her home to marry secretly. He was arrested in Ayer Junction after leaving the city. His father reportedly opposes the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen F. Lambesin
George F. Lawton
City Hall
James Georgulikis
Ayer Junction
Lights Go Out After Storm Strikes Lakeview
A late evening storm near Hudson and Nashua knocked out power at Lakeview, burning the transformer and plunging the area into darkness. The theatre, soda counter, and dining room closed. travelers returned to town as four cars had motor damage and road traffic was delayed. Officer Donoghue reportedly lost his way and stopped for a light lunch to navigate out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Nashua
Lakeview
Donoghue
Here
Fireman Saves Store From Oil Lamp Blaze
Fireman John Emerson of Hose 7 averted a serious fire at Frye and Flynn furniture store on Central Street by grabbing a burning oil lamp bare handed and tossing it into the street. He sustained burns to fingers but no serious injuries. The lamp burned out without explosion as onlookers kept a safe distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Emerson
Hose 7
Frye & Flynn
Back Central Street
Emerson
Minor Casualties At Local Works Reported
Jeremiah Corcoran of 124 South Street fell at Lowell Bleachery yesterday and injured his side. Solag Tarvoonagian of 71ler Street sustained finger injuries at Rice & Co. wire press, with nail pulled and finger lacerated. Both taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Jeremiah Corcoran
South Street
Solag Tarvoonagian
Ler Street
Rice & Co
Deserving of Credit for McManug Picnic Contributions
Food contributors unintentionally omitted from the initial list include Anthony Lavery Mathew Johnson George Walker and Patrick O'Brien who helped supply provisions for the McManug picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Lavery
Mathew Johnson
George Walker
Patrick O’brien
Auction prices offered for oils and mirrors at private sale
We have many oil paintings and mirrors left from last Saturdays auction. They will be sold at private sale at the same low prices as the auction, about one fourth the real value. Visit GEO. B. MAKER at the corner of John and Merrimack Streets to purchase a fine picture for little money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. B
John and Merrimack Sts
Labor Day Wrangling Delays Parade Plans and Budgets
Labor unions clash over parade control and the $1000 funding while city council committees miss quorum. Textile council and Leather Workers withdraw from the event, and booth placement on the common faces doubt after past damages. Funeral notices and local obituaries follow, listing Casey, Walker, and McCann with ages and burial details.
Obituary notices for Catherine Casey and Annie Walker
Mrs. Catherine Casey aged 60 died last evening at 60 Hampshire off Jewett street. She leaves husband William three daughters Mrs Andrew Burke of Philadelphia Mrs Jeremiah Powers and Miss Maggie Casey of Lowell two sons Michael and James of Crompton RI and sister Mrs Maurice Cudiby of Clare mont NH. Mrs Annie R Walker aged 58 died at 236 Chelmsford street last evening. She leaves husband one son Edward two sisters Mrs Mary Cheever of St Johnsbury CO and Mrs S R Perkins of Dar vies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Casey
Hampshire, Place
Jewett Street
William
Andrew Burke
Philadelphia
Jeremiah Powers
Maggie Casey
Lowell
Michael
James
Crompton
R. I
Maurice Cudiby
Claremont
N. H
Annie R. Walker
Chelmsford Street
Edward
Mary Cheever
St. Johnsbury, Co
S. R. Perkins
Darvies, Wr
Multiple Funerals Mark Day in Chelmsford Area
A series of funerals were held yesterday afternoon and morning from homes on Andrews Street Bolton Place Merrimack Street and Lawrence Street. Services featured Rev. Johnson Rev. Carney Fr McDermott and choir performances with Masses and burial in local cemeteries. Undertakers Young & Co James H. McDermott and Albert oversaw proceedings with floral tributes from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
A. McQuade
Kinnon
Agries Sherry
Delia Rourke
Frank Higgins
Chum
Gertrude Clark
Haley
Emma
Lilia Rogers
Margaret Queenan
Lucy Main
Frank O'Neil
Charles DH
Chamberlain
Hart
Gertrude
Mamie Connell
Agnes Meehan
Sadie Hanson
Charles Graham
Daniel Murphy
William Lane
William Duffy
George Collins
Anthony Cogger
G. W. Ferrin
T. E. Ritchie
Spray
Bouquet
Wheeler
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Fr. McHugh
O'Donnell
Ellen L. Shepard
Andrews Street
Mr. Johnson
Walley
Joslin
Emma Tallman
Sadie Bromley
Annie Carmichael
Ippo Club
E. B. Jaquith
E. G. Howland
E. Curtis
Murdock McKinnon
J. A. Brown
Hallas
W. Barber
John Walley
William Kelley
Emma Holt
A. J. Bates
Sam Burtt
M. A. Kay
Sarah Pierce
James Smith
J. H. Fletcher
Henry Hall
West Chelmsfeed
Undertakers Young
Eugene A. Carney
Thomas P. Poulger
Carolyn A. W.hite
Hugh Ho!land
John Malone
Thomas Duffy
Thomas Ducey
John ‘Farrell
Thomas O'Neill
Fr. Carney
James H. McDermott
Annie Conroy
Donnelly
Ivers
Corn Party at Hamilton Mills Camp Draws Large Crowd
Overseer A W Brackett hosted about 70 workers from No 3 weave room at a South Billerica camp on Saturday afternoon. A jumbo electric tram transported guests from 2 to 9 pm. William Mabon won the corn eating contest with 18 ears. Supper was prepared by Mrs L Marshall Mrs A W Brackett Miss Winnifred Finnegan and Miss Laura Clogston. Winners included Fat women's race Mrs Matilda Lindon Married women Mrs Lena Duffy Young women Miss Josie Andrews Large girls Florence McManus Small girls Florence Dutton Esther O Hara Cake walk A W Brackett and Miss Alice Whalen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Brackett
Hamilton Mills
South Billerica
William Mabon
L. Marshall
Winnifred Finnegan
Laura Clogston
Matilda Lindon
Lena Duffy
Josie Andrews
Florence McManus
Florence Dutton
Esther O'Hara
Alice Whalen
Court Holds Meeting In For esters Hall With Propositions
The court held a well attended meeting in For Esters hall last night and received eight propositions. A committee reported a good programme for next Thursday when the new court will be instituted and refreshments including piper cigars tobacco and doughnuts were arranged. The new court begins with a larger charter list than any prior court in Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters’ Hall
Comae
Lowell
Immense Alpine Tunnel Nears Completion
An account of the Simplon Tunnel in the Alps highlights its twin tunnels, ventilation system, and air supply. It notes a cost of 14 million dollars and a planned five and a half year completion. The piece explains gradients and the tunnel’s height above sea level, emphasizing efficiency and engineering feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Island
Alps
Italy
Continent
Herbert C. Fyfe
Pearson
Simplon
Fyfe
Monte Leone
Simpson
Shoe Factory Destroyed in Rockport Fire
Rockport experiences two minor fires then a major blaze destroying the Hollis Bros. shoe factory previously owned by Boston and Maine road and leased to John Frooper & Co. Loss to Hooper is $8000, with $5000 insured. stock included lumber for the fall trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Hollis Bros
Lynn
Boston and Maine Road
John Frooper & Co
Hooper
Reelected. School Board Trades Minor Items at Monthly Meeting
The school committee met last night with full attendance except Mr Swapp. They unanimously re elected A K Whitcomb as superintendent for a new term. Dennis Murphy acted as temporary secretary and was tasked to inform Whitcomb and escort him to his chair. A box of cigars for the superintendent was noted. Other minor actions included a first grade certificate for William H Howard Jr a Dartmouth graduate, resignation of Mrs Mary A Carmichael Coughlin with thanks, and authorization for Williams of the supply department to help with the census to aid truants. Whitcomb’s long service in Lowell was noted his first appointment in 1878 and continuous unanimous re elections since 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swapp
A. K. Whitcomb
Ith
Whitcomb
Dennis J. Murphy
Thompson
William H. Howard, Jr
Dartmouth College
Mary A. Carmichael-Coughlin
Williams
Supply Department
Lowell
Varnum
Middlesex County Chelmsford School Start Dates
The fall term of the high schools begins September 2 with other grades starting September 8. No changes in Centre school staff except Miss Anna E. Bliss will not return. The John W Ward estate is to be auctioned September 3 at 2 PM with J P Emerson as auctioneer. Mrs H S Perham visited Rev and Mrs Granville Pierce in Townsend Harbor. Emma L Parkhurst and Mrs John H Wilson returned from Northwood stock N H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre School
Anna E. Bliss
Isaac H. Knight
Nantucket
John W. Ward
Townsend Harbor
Emma L. Parkhurst
John H. Wilson
North Woodstock
N. H
Tewksbury: Hospital Team Defeats Washington Club 17–2
The Washington baseball club of Lowell visited the State hospital team in Tewksbury on Saturday afternoon, losing 17 to 2. Dr. Drake, assistant superintendent, bought a high bred driving horse and is seen exercising it on the roads. Fred Early of Boston spent Sunday with his parents in Centre village. Mrs. John Rufle and son John returned from Glenburn Maine after visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Ellis. William Farmer, ill recently, improved enough to take a short carriage ride yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Baseball Club
Lowell
State Hospital
Drake
Fred Early
Boston
Centre Village
John Rufle
John
Glenburn
William Ellis
Wm. Farmer
Dracut Notes: Locals Go Visiting and Building Updates
Dracut residents report vacation trips and home projects. Mrs J A McKnight visits Tarentum Pa while J Bouchet plans a large Phineas Street house. Mrs Otis Coburn returns from Amesbury as Edward Mitchell visits family. Miss Alice Wood vacations in Maine and the Collier sisters return from Maine resorts. Town schools set autumn term to start Sept 2. Edward Devine visits Holyoke for several weeks. J Lynch family moves to Wallbrook. Mrs J Smith and daughter Jeannie return from Hampton Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McKnight
Sladen Street
Tarentum
J. Bouchet
Phineas Street
Otis P. Coburn
Amesbury
Edward Mitchell
Boston Elevated
Alice Wood
Lakeview Avenue
Maine
Maggie
Sadie
Lederer's Wild Rose staged at Vanderbilt home
One of the season's most unique entertainments was presented at Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.'s home in Newport. A specially built theatre hosted Lederer's Wild Rose from the Knickerbocker, with the cast brought from New York. The performance was adapted to resemble a regular theatre experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. 1
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Lederer
Knickerbocker Theatre
New York
Kruger to resign Boer leadership after talks in London
London Aug 26 report states that talks between Former President Kruger and Boer generals De Wet Botha and Delarey lead to Kruger resigning leadership of the Boer people. General Botha is said to be unanimously chosen as future Boer leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brussels
Daily Telegraph
Power
Deer
Botha
Delarey
Kruger
Ex Mayor Dr Joseph Garland Stricken By Paralysis
Gloucester reports ex mayor Dr Joseph Garland aged 80 was stricken with paralysis at his Dale avenue home Sunday. Only one side affected, mental powers intact, but condition serious due to age. Garland is the city’s oldest physician, he turned eighty last January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Joseph Garland
Dale Avenue
Garland
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