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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1902
Page
10
Readable excerpt notes December daylight and astronomical timings with sunrise at 6.53 hours, length of day 9.20 hours, sunset 4.13 hours, and moon set at 56.48 p.m. The data presents a concise celestial snapshot from a historical newspaper item.
The Torrent Veteran Firemen's association denies disbandment rumors and has appointed a committee to plan their final dance in January. Christmas is near and local stores promote gifts such as carving knives at Thompson Hardware. Cook, Taylor & Co advertise fresh knit goods and a sale on imperfect heavy flannelette wrappers at 99c.
Audits in Little Rock. farewell for Rev Dr Hall in Cambridge. Visits from Hortense Gallagher and Mildred Gallagher to Leominster and Fitchburg. Mrs Manley and daughters visit James Heery in Oaklands. Miss Barclay, Fitchburg teacher, visits Washington street. Miss McCabe visits Pawtucket friends. James E Dodge returns from Jersey trips for Hood Farm herd expansion. George Bates Allen leaves Oaklands to survey, works on a submarine cable near Fanning Island with Philippines prospects. Mrs Geo A Taylor hosts luncheon. Lieut Geo E Garity returns to Fort Ethan Allen with potential regimental move.
The superintendent of police reports a circular from Washington police, seeking the return of Samuel B. Graham of Graham, who has been missing. He is 19, 5 feet 10 inches, sandy complexion with red hair and four missing upper front teeth, slightly sloped shoulders. Describes clothes as brown and white checked trousers, black coat and vest, old shoes and cap.
The second of five whist games Saturday saw Pine Hill Yacht Club defeat North Billerica Republican Club. Prize was Lincoln portrait donated by James G. Birtwell. Third game set for next Saturday, visitors promise postmatch entertainment. Five weeks of whist concluded Tuesday with Herbert Carter first and George Carter second. Eight week event begins Tuesday, Dec 2.
A widow recounts how prior tooth extraction left her mother unable to chew and deteriorating. After starting Grape-Nuts with cream, she gradually recovered, gained strength, and regained appetite and mental vitality over three months. Sent by Postum Co Battle Creek.
A large Lowell gathering of about 500 heard Rev. James Walsh preside over the United Irish league meeting at Jackson hall. Boston lawyer John J. O Connor spoke vehemently for Ireland’s justice and unity against landlordism and alien rule. Receipts totaled 665.88 with 546.58 remaining after distributing 500 to the national treasury and noting several substantial donations. The event featured songs and recitations and adjourned for two weeks.
Rev S T Ford closed a Sunday series with a Message to the Churches of Lowell from Revelations urging fellowship and persistent gospel work. The talk praised religious liberty, noted church unity, and warned against relying on worldly philosophy, urging churches to welcome all and keep Christ central.
Chairman McOsker refutes reports on city farm insurance stating the buildings carried 23000 not 41000 dollars. He explains policies expired early year and were renewed recently with proceeds shared among five agents, contradicting claims of misappropriation or failure to receive funds.
A Trades and Labor council meeting approved a set of questions for all political candidates. They ask about municipal ownership, direct municipal work, eight hour and overtime pay, union-only clauses in contracts, and pledges to oppose candidates who reject union labor. A reply is hoped by Sunday December 7, and two building sites were placed on an unfair list.
The First Spiritualist society held its semi monthly supper and entertainment in Odd Fellows hall on Saturday night with about 400 diners from 6 to 8. An after supper program featured piano solos by George Harvey and Miss Bertha Bond, readings by Miss May Adams and Mrs Hamblett, songs by Misses Mildred Maude York Inez George and Alma Lofgren, and other performances. The organizing committee was Presidentee Coggeshall chairman and Mrs R E Harvey Mrs Elizabeth Fair and Mrs J W Bruce.
A James Conroy involved in last week’s McNulty stable accident is not the James J. Conroy listed at 7 Devlin Avenue Centralville. Authorities clarify two distinct individuals share the same name to avoid confusion.
A large crowd attended the first Fiveofus club social at Good Templars hall on Gorham Street Saturday evening. Dancing began around 8 o'clock and continued until midnight amid applause and merriment. The event showcased a planned program with numbers dedicated to friends and organizations, praised for its orderly arrangement and successful management by a committee including General Manager Harry Ogden, assistants Fall and O’Hara, floor director O’Donnell, and members Curry, Charles, O’Nell, Hughie Bannon.
An advertisement extols Peptiron iron tonic as a pleasant blood iron supplement to improve color and overall vigor. It markets two forms a liquid cordial and chocolate coated pills, priced at 1 dollar and 81 cents per bottle respectively, and cites testimonials praising Hood's Sarsaparilla in connection with Peptiron.
A Lowell vestry crowd heard a powerful singing service led by O W Crowell of Concord with Mrs Josie Powers MacDonald and the male chorus. Rev Gillam preached on Which Side arguing faith in Jesus Christ places one on God's side and praising the Bible's enduring truth.
A devotional reflection declares that clouds may threaten, but believers aligned with Christ are on the winning side. The church has endured trials and will prevail with Jesus Christ as standard bearer. The message emphasizes love as Jesus’ conquering force and the call to faithful loyalty.
The Paulist Fathers opened a two week mission at Sacred Heart church with Rev Fr Daly and Rev Fr Burke from New York leading daily services for women at 5 and 8 am and 7 30 pm evenings. Women’s mission ends Sunday. men begin Sunday evening. Non Catholics urged to attend. sermons praised as likely interesting and instructive.
Attendance at the Eliot church gospel service last night trebled under the Men's league. Prof. Calderwood led singing with Harry Bellamy on cornet, aiming for wider participation. Rev E V Bigelow preached on Gods Call, with Edna and Craig singing God Calling Yet. Next Sunday H M Moore of Boston will speak.
The Rev. Wilson Waters marked his tenth anniversary as rector of Chelmsford parish with a sermon noting the church had been closed at his arrival. He cited $5000 spent on improvements, 40 new families and 73 new communicants, many of whom left the village, so the net growth was modest despite a decade of progress.
He spoke of beautifying the church and churchyard to heighten dignity of services and to build a spiritual edifice of faithful believers. He thanked worshippers for harmony during his rectorate and urged greater interest in missions and Sunday school work.
Dean Albert A. Wright of Boston spoke to a large Lowell audience at the YMCA on the topic Whose Bible Do We Believe. The lecturer, famed across states for ability, combined humor with logic to urge personal study of the Bible and to read between the lines for Jesus Christ.
Yesterday at St Pauls M E Church the pastor preached to two large audiences. In the morning the subject was The New Birth and in the evening Remember. Tonight the Book a Month club holds an open meeting inviting all to attend. Judge Cowley will read a paper on Lowell history.
The Nappers observed their second anniversary with about 100 members and friends at 212 Merrimack Street. The program included opening address by Joseph King, remarks by Textile Council president Robert Conry and others, a French address by Julius Duchesne, songs, and dancing. A committee led by Patrick Sherdon organized the event. The Nonpareil club held a regular meeting predicting a statewide party on April 24 with invitations issued. A literary committee was chosen and a meritorious entertainment followed refreshments.
Carleton & Hovey offer guaranteed hot water bottles with a five year term, claiming superiority for the money. Each bottle bears the Carleton & Hovey name and guarantee. The one quart bottle sells for $1.42, valued at $2.00, encouraging direct store purchase.
On and after Monday December 1 1902 cars will depart Lowell on weekdays at 6 00, 6 40 AM and every half hour to 11 15 PM for Collinsville Pelham Centre. Morning departures to Hudson Centre Nashua Methuen Lawrence Salem Ayers Village Haverhill at 6 45 AM and hourly to 12 45 PM. Returns from Pelham Centre to Lowell at 5 80, 6 45 AM and every half hour to 10 45 PM. Nashua to Lowell 6 45 AM hourly to 12 45 PM. Lawrence to Lowell 6 30 AM hourly to 9 30 PM. Haverhill to Lowell 6 15 AM hourly to 9 45 PM. Sundays first car one hour later. FRANKLIN WOODMAN General Manager.
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