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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
10
Education column notes Eye care message from Miss Hard and a promotion by The Babbitt Co. opticians at 28 Dutton Street. Advertises August Saturday afternoons and evenings. Local town item from Lowell Daily Courier dated August 28 1902.
Several residents report vacations at seaside destinations including Magog in Canada, Hampton Beach, Revere Beach, Nantasket Point, Framingham, Woburn, Andover, Brookline and Lynn. Michael McMannon of Pawtucketville A C resigns from O Donnell Gilbride to study for priesthood at St Josephs College in Canada. receives a gold watch.
Thomas McCormick and Miss Mary Kevil wed yesterday afternoon at the parochial residence of St Patrick’s church. Rev Fr McHugh officiated in a simple ceremony attended by family and close friends.
Police Officer George Sabbott and Miss Jennie L. Stryker wed last evening at 6:30 in Kirk Street M E church parsonage Rev James F. Allen officiated. Bride’s cousin Miss Sara Stanley bridemaid. best man Curtis Gifford. Reception at bride’s mother Mrs William Stryker’s home 807 Moody Street. Extended trip planned. home after October 1 at 807 Moody Street.
Frank X. O Connell formerly of this city now of Lawrence married Miss Kath erine Dickson on Wednesday afternoon at the church of the Immaculate Conception in Lawrence. Philip A Donahue was best man and Miss Belle Dickson bridesmaid. A reception at the bride’s parents home in Lawrence followed.
Telegraph operator Frank Beedy and Mamie McGuane of Union street were married Wednesday afternoon at St Peters parochial residence by Rev Fr McDermot. Miss Margaret McGuane attended, Charles Larkin served as best man, with a reception at the bride’s parents home and music by John and Richard Noonan Laura Bernier and Mae Pevey. The couple will reside at 20 Hale street.
The All Saints church parishioners held a picnic yesterday at the pond in the town’s southern part. About fifty to sixty attendees traveled by foot, wheels, or train, enjoying boating, games, and a noted tennis contest between Mr Middleton with Miss Weaver against J Patch with Miss Clinton, the latter pair prevailing.
A local sale offers oil paintings and mirrors from an auction gate at the store corner John and Merrimack to turn money quickly. Purchasers may buy a fine picture for a price about which the seller urges quick action. GEO. E. MAKE corner John and Merrimack Sts.
William McBride sues Middlesex street depot officials Supt Moffatt and Sgt Connors for 10000 dollars alleging false arrest during the President’s city visit. He says he left his brother’s shop to see the President. executives defend the action citing a special statute and lack of complaints about pickpockets during the visit. The writ is returnable the first Monday in October.
Miss Martha A. Neal, longtime Lowell public school teacher, turned 80 yesterday. A quiet reception at 23 Edge Street honored her fifty years of service, with calls and flowers from prominent citizens and former pupils. Her career spanned Race Street and Cabot Street schools, and she remains famed for her bright wit and ability to engage children.
May Fiske presented the play Under Two Flags to a good sized audience last night. The performance showcased her versatility as she portrayed the colony of Venice and the scent of romance amid regimental life, with Bertie Cedil as her lover and a strong supporting cast.
The review lists a long cast including Col Chateauray and the Black Hawk with George Rexford, Ben Davis, Lawrence Kellar, Baroni the Jewish money lender, and others. It commends the stage settings and costuming, notes audience laughs at Noding and Mery, and highlights Sandie and Ye’s act, Bert Kimball with a moving picture, Miss Fiske’s vocal selections, and performances of Under Two Flags and The Charity Girl with Harum Garum featuring Miss Fiske. The piece suggests the management should revive the show during the remainder of the engagement.
Gas Light Co announces placement of arc lighting in stores and halls to attract shoppers. Company touts brighter illumination, greater reach, and cheaper operation than electric arc lighting, aiming to boost advertisements and customer flow.
A Textile council meeting in the old Odd Fellows hall appointed a committee to refute Frank Simonds chief marshal of the Labor Day parade. The committee denied Simonds claim that the Textile council broke from the Trades and Labor council due to Rafferty’s dismissal. The body endorsed the split and criticized Alderman Barton for forcing a resolution without hearing both sides. The Textile council supports Boston Brewery strikers and previews a Labor Day outing with a souvenir printing planned despite Simonds's denials.
A batch of obituaries and funeral notices from Roxbury and nearby towns. Gertrude L. Forrest formerly Coleman dies at 37 Woodville, several local bookkeepers noted, husband employed at Hotel Cecil. Also Ellen Highland of Dracut dies at Mam moth Road leaving son John and siblings. Henry Garrity of Lowell reports death in San Francisco. Catherine Casey funeral at St Michael's with Gregorian mass. Frank Downing Nora E McCann John and Frank Perry double funeral for drowning victims.
Levi Sprague born in Billerica in 1810 dies at 52 Mansur Street Lowell after a weeklong illness heart disease listed as cause. He helped erect mills in Lawrence and Lowell and held director and president positions at multiple firms and public utilities. He left two daughters and two sons and was active in banking and hospital work.
Prof Thomas J Q Meter presents Water Wonders featuring his children Bessie 16 Tommy 15 Elma 6 and Minnie 4. Bessie and Tommy perform strokes high diving and trapeze while Elma swims like a fish diving from a 20 foot board. A five foot boat race between the two children draws a large crowd as BowtH Bros. and newspaper staff join a post show banquet.
In the city on August 27 at her home 466 Fletcher street Margaret M. Desmarais aged 36. In Dracut on August 27 at Mammoth road Ellen Highland aged 66 longtime Dracut resident.
The Franklin Debating Club held its meeting in its rooms last evening. The treasurer reported the club in good financial condition. Members read selections including Whittier and poems by Timothy in merchant of renown, with essays and recitations by J. Higgins and others.
A six day tour departs Lowell on September 24 for a sail around Cape Can. so Cranberry Island Chedabucto Bay Arachat and Point Tupper in the Straits of Canso arrive Cape Breton Island about 9 am. The package costs 30 dollars covering transport meals berths and fares with limited state rooms. Tickets available at Parker Goat & Coke Co. 10 Prescott Street with Mr Purning handling bookings.
A ward political meeting at Republican headquarters organized a McKinley club to back ex-Representative James McKinley for the Seventh Middlesex ward nomination. F. E. Saunders was elected chairman and Samuel Holgate secretary. The page also includes a medical reminder about colds and a few product mentions.
Tomorrow at 2 o'clock the Rod and Gun Club holds a reunion of former members at Chelmsford grounds. A match shoot will pit long-time members, with twenty years or more in the organization, against current members.
The fifth annual tent meeting by Wesley church at Runels hall near Merrimack and Bridge opens on First street with a large audience. Rev. A B Riggs delivers the sermon from Hebrews 12 2 while Louis F. Mitchell presides at the piano. Evangelists Kunz Curry and Black Susan join tomorrow as daily services continue at 10 am, 2 pm, and 7 pm.
Two graduates from Lowell Commercial College secured positions this week. Henry W. Putnam of North Reading became a stenographer for National Cash Register Co. Pearl Winters joined American Woolen Mills in Collinsville as a bookkeeper. Principal Kimball notes three more openings and urges former pupils to visit the college employment bureau, open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for immediate placements.
Heirs and relatives of ATIB WH. M. BOODRY of Lowell are informed that Augustus W. Boodry seeks letters testamentary without bond. The court in Middlesex will hear on September 16 1802 at nine in the forenoon. Public notices must run weekly for three weeks in Lowell Daily Courier with mailing or delivery of copies to interested parties seven days before the hearing.
By virtue of a mortgage deed dated December 12 1901 from Oliver W Fiske of Lowell to Albert S Taylor of Lowell recorded Book 387 Page 191 Middlesex North Deeds the property on the north side of Princeton Street Lowell is to be sold at public auction September 5 1902 at 12 o clock noon for breach of conditions 4026 square feet more or less with 25 down at sale terms and conditions to be named at sale ALBERT B TAYLOR Mortgagee al4-21-28
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