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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
12
The fragment notes a week end weather and daylight summary with sunrise and sunset times, moon phase, and day length. Includes references to Saturday and Sunday with rising sun at 55 and sunset at 10.43 p.m. and 13 length of day 9.18.
The December 2 1905 issue showcases Easy shaving supplies Gillet razors from Thompson Hardware direct from Olive Grove Sylmar Olive Oil at Goodale's drug store and a range of horse blankets. It also promotes winter coats from Alexander Central Street tailor fur sets from Boston Cloak and Suit Store and brick lime cement from E A Wilson Co with notes on chimney repairs and the 7 20 4 branded cigars. Eugene G Russell urges readers to study today's ads.
Washington officials report the board of governors will convene at police headquarters to seek congressional aid. Major Sylvester, Chicago based Pinkerton associate William A. Pinkerton of Chicago and W H Pierce of Boston will join in framing a bill this winter.
Burlington Virginia December 2 The University of Vermont medical department opened in a new medical college building replacing the burned structure from last fall. The building cost one hundred thousand dollars. Dr John B Grout Waterbury state insane hospital superintendent and university president M H Buckham spoke along with Dr H C Pinkham dean. About 50 students joined the entering class, total enrollment reaches 175.
A large gathering of friends at Miss Josie Boyle's Salem street home presented her with an oriental jewelry case. John Andrews gave the presentation speech, and Miss Boyle thanked everyone graciously. Mae Mac Adams hosted, and refreshments followed. Dr. Marguerite A. Willey and Master Arthur Robie Willey of Winthrop, Mass., spent Thanksgiving with grandfather George F. Willey.
The annual inspection of Camp Far ragut Sons of Veterans was held Friday night at upper Memorial hall. Commander George E. Emery presided with J. B. Champney of Reading as inspecting officer and four assistants. A collation followed. next meeting will elect officers.
A new hot soda fountain has been placed in C. W. Twombly's seven store on Bridge Street Centralville. It features tri ple aes construction a large capacity a teak that stays full and a valve regulator to prevent overflowing. As the city’s only such device it is a novelty and served as a sample test of the very best material. Mr Twombly’s advertisement elsewhere will interest Centralville readers.
Mr George Moores secretary of the British Weights and Measures Association seeks meetings with Lowell manufacturers merchants and Lowell Textile school instructors and staff on Monday evening at 7 30 at the school He will discuss the British metric system and present the English side amid Congress push for metric adoption in textiles machinery and mercantile circles.
Fragmented OCR text describes illness and weakness among attendees, claiming life vitality is affected by a changing death and rumored consumption risks. It mentions a person’s blood beaten during summer and a medicine promise to cure by stressing vitality and future danger.
A garbled note from Charlies W. Trombly of Bridge Street references a celebration or event on Gate Peee and related figures. The text is fragmentary but hints at a community gathering or recognition involving local residents and a parade or ceremony.
Mayor James B. Casey orders police commission to stay out of mayoralty race. In a December 12 election, he denounces liquor interests influencing police board members, warns of official intimidation, and vows action if collusion is found. Also notes Dr Donlan controversy and the General’s no‑show before the appropriations committee.
Jean Baptiste Chapdelaine died Thursday night at 44 Decatur Street aged 78. Survived by three children Louis in Hartford J B in Amesbury and Mrs Simoneau of this city. Remains sent to St Theodore dActon Que for burial. James Walsh died last night at 155 Highland Avenue aged 52. Survived by wife Ellen and eight children John J Edward J Arthur RR Joseph B James Jr Frank Mrs Daniel Lynch and Miss Mary F E Walsh. Elizabeth Marshall died yesterday at 103 Powell Street aged 64. Survived by sister Mrs Catherine Rousse. John W Woodbury Maine musician and Portland resident died suddenly of apoplexy in Portland Friday Nov 24. Survived by mother Mrs Hugh Woodbury and sister Mrs George L Fowler. Margaret M Qualey aged 17 died at 711 Central Street last night. Catherine Galvin aged 32 died at 168 Lawrence Street Friday night. Survived by husband Patrick daughter Anna mother Mrs Catherine Benson two sisters Mrs Martin Halloran and Miss Margaret Benson and brother John W Benson of New York.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Aglae Rivard at St. Joseph's church with burial in St. Joseph's cemetery, and for Edwin Frost at his Tyngboro home with services by Rev. William Brown and burial in Sherrburne cemetery. Thomas Lyons was buried in Concord after a Requiem Mass at St Bernard's with bearers including four grandsons. Undertaking was by Amedee Archimbault and J F O'Donnell & Sons.
Testimony describes four check valves used in water gates, with issues when hand operated flappers stuck. Witness explains conditions for valve failure, including flapper detachment and debris blockage, and notes prior experience with valves in Lowell. Hearing adjourned to December 18 with plans shown by Mills.
New York December 2 The National Lead interests once opposing a merger with United Lead have changed stance and the consolidation of the two companies is now said to be certain The United Lead group plans to advance development and proceed with its plans even without National Lead cooperation or input
In Marshall city Dee 1 at 1 Powell street Elizabeth Marshall 61 funeral Sunday 2 PM from Powell street. White Alfred B White ? 11 months funeral Sunday 1:30 PM burial Andrews Dover. Gray Mertram 4 years 1 month 16 days funeral Sunday 1 PM private. Walsh James 2 years died Dec 1 Highland Avenue. Snort Alice daughter age ? at 213 Mi they street. Parras Marie Lowlee ? deceased at ? street. Chapteraine ? 1 faves creas ae
New York reports extortion by the Black Hand gang extending to arriving foreign steamers. Captain Black of the Flandria asks police to meet the ship to protect boatswain Franco Barbaroni who fears death if payments stop. Barbaroni has already paid 120 dollars since Oct. 9. former ship quartermaster named as leader.
A late night dispatch denies the death of Bert Spencer and clarifies he remains alive. The item notes misinformation spread through the press and urges caution in reporting.
John Kelleher was discharged after a brief hearing on a charge of breaking and entering the stable of David Morse at 48 Canada Street during the night of November 26. Morse testified a window was pushed in and a nut with axle grease indicated use of a monkey wrench. Morse and August Wallace corroborated, and Kelleher claimed he wandered in while drunk seeking sleep. Judge Hadley found no intent to break in and discharged him. he was fined $5 for drunkenness.
Washington December 2 Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden issued an order to all postmasters noting frequent violations of section 66 of the postal laws and regulations. He directs all cases to be reviewed by the auditor of the post office department and emphasizes proper handling of second third and fourth class matter to prevent misuse of enclosed material.
The ladies of St. Anne's Beneficial Society will open a Gift Shop and English Tea Room on Thursday, December 7, on Shattuck Street. The store will feature Christmas novelties, fresh home made cake and candies, and the festive decorations promise to be worth seeing.
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