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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
10
December notes show bun rise at 6 53 moon sets at 12 30 a m bun sets at 4 13 length of day 9 20. The data appears as a weather or astronomical snippet listing times for bun events and day length in a compact format.
Yesterday afternoon was dismal, but the sky cleared at night. Today has been very fine with temperatures around 38 to 43 and barometer readings near 29.89 to 29.91. Morning and evening times noted as 7am and 5pm.
Boston reports rain or snow tonight with fair conditions Sunday. Winds vary as cold air moves in, shaping a wintry start to the weekend in Massachusetts.
Burn Wilson's coal and Horne's coal advertised. Seats for Stratton Handley corners at Ellington's today. Thompson Hardware offers a warranted wringer for 1.98. Beginners class at Lesters dancing academy starts December 3. Alexander the Central street tailor and assistant P O Kable praised by customers. Mrs Ladd of Middlesex street hosted Thanksgiving turkey dinner for nearly fifty lodgers.
Yesterday’s all day temperance meeting at the First Congregational church featured Mrs. J F Allen and Mrs A 2 Wilson narrating early Ohio and Worcester crusade history. Prof Dio Lewis urged mothers to join the temperance effort while Miss Wilson led singing and Mrs Emily Fillmore chaired noon prayers.
Miss May Davis visits Nashua relatives while Margaret and Sarah McCoy stay with cousins in Boston. James Eagan spends Thanksgiving with Ayer Junction relatives. Herbert Wright builds a new hunting shed on Groton road. Edwin Davis moves to a furnished Gay street home. Work accelerates on a 42 by 388 Main street Ryan hotel three stories high with pine interior, steam heat and gas electric lighting. architect J. S. Roach of Lowell. Constable James W. Wotton buys a new horse.
Bridget Gilgun, 22, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gilgun of Cochituate Street Natick, died Wednesday after an operation for appendicitis. She was to wed John Noonan the same evening after a church announcement at St Patrick's. Born in Medway, she had moved to Natick with her parents. She leaves her parents and a brother John a local foot racer. Funeral held Friday with high mass at St Luke's church Westboro interment at Westboro.
The week brought scarce social activity in New England except for a few weddings and small parties as residents endure rain and cold. Thanksgiving hospitality centers on family fireside gatherings with informal calls, while Christmas invites extend to a week, enabling larger entertaining. A Greek colony tale and local social notes wrap the column with personal moves, travels, and a Yale Harvard game dream influence.
The Overseers of the Poor met at the superintendent's office with five members present. Supt Pinder reported inmates 476 and 184 tramps, seven deaths, births noted. Inmates were 103 higher than last year. Absent was Jerry McGlinchey after nomination loss. Martin F Conley attended. A benefactor sent 60 barrels of apples for the poor. The secretary was urged to obtain duplicate contracts and fences at the city farm, damaged by a recent hurricane, should be rebuilt. Adjourned.
A Thanksgiving party and entertainment took place Thursday evening at the House of Prayer. Miss Janet L. Savage directed a high merit program with piano and violin solos, readings, vocal numbers, and a humorous quartette. Afterward, a sale of leftover fair articles was organized by Mrs. George F. Mansfield and others.
Miss Sarah M. MacDougall married Herbert Buchanan of Lowell Mass in an Episcopal ceremony at Prospect street home. The reception followed and couple plan residence at 21 Eighteenth Street Lowell after December 12. Guests included James Buchanan, Douglas of Lowell, and several out of town attendees. Decorations featured pink and white roses and ferns with Miller and McGrail orchestra providing music.
A fashionable wedding occurred at St Michael s church on Wednesday afternoon with Miss Julia Mullarkey and Mr Thomas F E Sherry wed by Rev Fr Boland. A reception followed at 8544 Albion street, the couple s future home, then boarded for their honeymoon at nine o clock.
Mr George Lebrie and Miss Emaline Rousseau wed Tuesday afternoon at the parochial residence of St Jean Baptiste church, with Rev Fr Nolin officiating. A reception followed at the bride's parents home on Payton street, and the couple will reside at 274 Fletcher street.
Charles Hines of Albany N Y married Jessie Waterman of Lowell Massachusetts in a ceremony noted for its simple, direct vows. The couple plans residence in Albany as they begin their life together.
Ola M. Peebles and Ada P. Clifford wed in the city on November 29 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. C. R. Crossett. Henry E. Forbes served as best man while Cora E. Lewis acted as bridesmaid.
Thanksgiving eve wedding of Edwin Duren to Carrie E Birmingham at Chelmsford Street Free Baptist parsonage officiated by Rev. A E Kenyon. Newlyweds to reside at 10 Duren Avenue after January 1.
Miss Winonah Noyes marries Mr. John Fairburn at 55 A street on Thanksgiving eve in a ceremony conducted by Rev. A. E. Kenyon. The couple will reside in Tyngsboro.
A large company of Free church of the Ministry at Large children gathered for a Thanksgiving hurdy gurdy party. Teachers and older pupils served supper, followed by a novel entertainment featuring the children. Prices for Carvers range from 50 cents to 25. Thompson Hardware Company.
A Philadelphia Record item presents a playful classroom exchange about Christopher Columbus. The pupil says he made four voyages and the teacher asks after which voyage he died, prompting a historical note on Columbus's explorations and demise.
A Woman's Hand in a Dangerous Game drew a large matinee crowd with Miss Varnum as Ruth Kilby and Mr. Harvey as Ned Clayton. Mr. Wilson impressed as Johnson. Michael Strogoff also pleased. tonight features Little Emily and Kit the Arkansas Traveler. Corie Payton's comedy company comes to Lowell Opera House next Monday for two weeks led by J. Frank Burke and Florence Hamilton with new scenery and a top-tier company. The Prodigal Daughter opens the week at Corse Payton prices 10 20 30 cents with daily matinees starting Tuesday and changing bills between performances.
Savoy theatre in Lowell features Prevost and Prevost world class acrobats who are Lowell natives and promised grand reception. Clark and Barton perform refined musical act, Edward F. Reynard is a comedian and ventriloquist, Blsmar and Miller sing and dance, William Hazen and The Great Jefferson bring vocal and stage variety for next week.
The Lowell municipal convention urges adherence to a pay as you go policy and economy driven budgets. It highlights reduced city debt by over 120000 dollars and a lowered tax rate while increasing borrowing capacity by 70000 dollars. It pledges to retain faithful officials, enforce nonpartisan labor practices, and revise chaotic ordinances to cut costly private schemes and share improvements with the public.
A group of young philanthropists called the Willing Workers raised funds for Galveston relief. Lillian Goodwin and four others organized a sale at Mrs. Goodwin’s home on Suffolk Street with fancy goods, candy, and a juvenile talent program featuring Nettie Studley, Rena Landers, Leonora Clifford, Nelle Fair weather, Elsie Grant, and Minnie Stevens.
The Middlesex Women’s Club schedules a December program with lectures by Ger ald Stanley Lee of Smith College on humor and by Miss Mary G Stevens on the American School at Athens. A music section and stereopticon illustrated program are also planned.
Thompson Hardware offers a full line of Eastman and other cameras as Christmas gifts, highlighting selection and value for shoppers seeking photo gear this holiday season.
Mrs A C Weston announces the start of her twelfth season with the renowned high class suit cloak and fur house in Lowell. She invites ladies in Lowell and surrounding areas to view the new collection and exclusive offerings. The notice highlights refined apparel and personalized service.
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