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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1896
Page
8
The report notes light shower yesterday, with a cool night and frosty morning. Daytime temperatures rose to 70 at 5 pm, 57 at 7 am, and 72 at 1 pm, with barometer steady at 29.91. Indications show fair weather tonight and Saturday, warmer inland in Massachusetts.
The paper lists Lowell lodge K of P membership applications and a free ride promotion at O Sullivan Bros. A police warning alerts against a thief posing as an egg and produce seller. Yorick club plans a four day ocean trip from Boston September 4 to 8. Vesper Country club regatta on September 12 features canoe and boat races on the river.
William H. Pascoe, leading man with James O Neil, visits friends in the city. Miss Nettie Burgess, with Head and Shaw, vacations three weeks at Sunapee lake. Charlotte Blake engaged to Charles E. Montgomery son of Rev Hugh Montgomery. Notables in New York include F H Pearson Normandie A Putnam Jr E H Shattuck St Cloud J H Campbell. William Roberts and wife tour Maine by carriage. Col C A R Dimon aboard the Brooklyn during preliminary trial presenting ammunition samples and distributing U S silk flags. Dr A A Sargent serves as surgeon.
Mary C Kittredge widow of Henry A Kittredge and daughter of the late Jonathan Clark of North Tewksbury died August 26 at 598 Bridge Street. She leaves four children Nellie M Kittredge Chas Morton Gilbert H Kittredge and Theodore A Kittredge plus sister Hannah E Clark. Funeral from 598 Bridge Street at 1 p m Sunday August 30. Private service.
The city boards approve a major upgrade to the Gamewell Police Telegraph network with an enhanced operating table and switch board. Eight circuits are in use, three underground cables and a fourth for emergency. Okonite insulated copper wires, six-wire barn lines, and new ducts by New England Telephone are features of the overhaul in the operating room and outside wiring. Ten workers have been on site since April 13 to complete the improvements.
The northeast cellar corner on Market Street houses the new operating table where six wire cables run through lead pipes to two pairs and two singles with colored insulation. Electrician Michael J Burns supervises the setup as 10 men from New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. work for eight days. Changes began last June by Skinner and Wheeler and were completed August 3 at 3 p.m. The table is quartered oak and cabinet formed.
A detailed description outlines a large ornate device about six feet long and four feet wide, with a back height around feet and a front height of 28 inches at the operating area. To the operator’s right sit two registers and two time stamps driven by springs and electricity, each with tape paper recording every call including year, month, day, hour, and minute. The passage ends noting the box number but cuts off mid description.
A new eight circuit Gamewell switchboard replaces an older four circuit setup. The improvement includes higher capacity, improved safety with Farnham coils and mil-ammeter, and enhanced supervisor access. Officers James Howard Ryder Connors oversee operations. Superintendent Davis gains direct circuit access via updated offices and intercoms.
The marriage of Mr. Zenas T. Carter and Mrs. Sarah Smith occurred at the bride’s residence 20 Roberts street on Wednesday August 26. Rev. Wil lis D. Leland of Pawtucket church officiated. A wedding repast followed with magic feats by F A Dana, brother of the bride, as guests from Lawrence Boston and Lisbon NH attended.
At Baldwin Street home Mr George Shepherd and Miss Gertrude Moore wed in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev George H Johnson due to the bride’s recent illness and bereavement. Best man was Mr James Shepherd and bridesmaid Miss Mabel Shepherd. Also, Mr Morris Glick and Miss Anna Carp married under Jewish rites at Highland Hall with many relatives acting as giveaways. a reception is planned at Joseph Suwatyki’s home tonight.
A large mutual crowd filled Music Hall last night for The Dazzler. The show mixed singing and dancing across three acts with Will West Max Miller and Ida Marie Rogers delivering standout turns. Musical director William H Way showcased his taste with Sousa selections and original pieces, drawing floral tributes to several performers.
Kendal Weston presents a short strong play tonight preceding Butterfly Fever at his testimonial. Weston, praised for his Boston Park Theatre role, captivates audiences with Pen Holder and Mr Flutter. Tickets selling fast, curtain at 8 o clock. Waite Comic Opera at the Opera House offers popular pricing and daily matinees next Monday at 10 cents.
The public school janitors have cleaned for three and a half weeks after a vacation pause. Initial economizing led to the furlough, with earlier orders to report two weeks before fall term. Local patents granted include Francois L Heureux Dracut and G A Faneuf Lowell for vehicle propulsion and J and G Bowers Tyngsboro for a sign shifter.
An advertisement assures travelers their trunks and bags will be repaired quickly and reliably. P F Devine operates near Odd Fellows building on Middlesex Street offering thorough equipment and service for securing luggage.
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