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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
12
The record lists solar and lunar timings for December with sunrise at 6.55, day length 9.17, sunset at 4.12, and moon set at 7.33 p m. All figures reflect approximate daily celestial timings from the period’s almanac.
A new Georgie Sheldon tale titled A Mysterious Wedding Ring is out. The snippet notes 10c price at E A Burgess on Central Street and mentions a cigar promotion in New York. It also promotes Goodwin’s air tight weather strips suitable for warped doors to combat coal and fuel costs.
Mrs Algernon B Varnum and baby Francis will join Mr Varnum in Somerville after six weeks in Boston with Wood Pollard Co. Others visit Tec? n/a. Busy Bee Sewing circle meets at 219 East Merrimack with five new members initiated, supper served, music by Hansen Toby Noyes. Mayor elect Murray D Clement of Waltham, born Barnet Vermont May 11 1855, moved to city in 1870 and later became paymaster at American Waltham Watch Co. and still holds the position.
Mr. Edgar R. Sanders, baggage master on the Boston and Maine railroad and brother of Dr. Sanders of this city, married Miss Adele L. Monroe of Lowell yesterday. The ceremony, by Rev. C. E. Fisher, took place at his residence at 3 p.m. Miss Eva Olney and Mr. Ralph Sanders served as bridesmaid and best man. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 67 Cambridge Street after January 1. No cards.
The marriage of Thomas M. Smith and Vera Gillam, both of Lowell, occurred Thanksgiving Day in Lawrence. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mr. Rogers.
On Thursday at seven thirty the cooking class opens its first session. Taught by a Bos ton Cooking school instructor, the course offers soup with croutons and a delicate hali butt dish, muf fins, and a dessert. Programmes and a 50 cent fee. Many pupils already registered. rooms open at 6.45 to accommodate late enrollees.
A Battie Creek mother recounts how feeding her ailing children Grape-Nuts, prepared with boiling water and cream, restored strength during whooping cough and pneumonia. She credits divine inspiration for the switch and notes both older and younger children recovered fully.
A probate hearing in East Cambridge before Judge McIntire opened a contested will case involving the estate of Solomon McNeil. The dispute centers on the bequests to Miss Hatch and Mrs. Stark and Corse, with witnesses from Lowell and Boston, and the matter adjourned to December 31 for further proceedings.
At last night’s police board meeting officers were promoted from reserve to regular force: James J. Dwyer, Michael J. Clancy, Jeremiah J. Dooley, Frank B. Saly, Charles H. Hersey. Patrolmen from civil service were appointed: Alexander McCloughry, James E. Burke, Daniel F. Murphy, Michael J. Connihan, Daniel C. Donovan, Samuel J. Bigelow, John J. Linane. William W. Marshall became a special unpaid officer for Pilgrim Hall. Common victuallers licensed include Julia Morris and Reynolds-brothers. pool hall granted to William Relation. hawker license to William Pringle. Licenses revoked for Sarah Hunt, Jeremiah Kelly, Leonette Watson.
About 300 Ward 7 voters packed L Association Catholique last night to back mayoral and aldermanic candidates. Speakers praised Charles Howe, Senate-elect McNilley, and local Republican unity urging turnout next Tuesday to elect a Republican city government for 1903.
The Lincoln club hosted a complimentary concert and dance at Associate hall last night to strong approval. A 20 dance program followed a meritful variety of music with an audience that praised the event as the season’s most enjoyable social. The concert included overtures and songs by Poole Carr and others, led by Horton Hilton as president with a large committee of arrangement and reception members.
The Pastor's Bible class at the First Trinitarian church held its annual meeting to elect officers for 1903. James Forsythe presided as president, Edward R. Durant read records, and Rev George F Kenngett was named teacher. Officers elected include M C True as president F W Cragin as vice president Edward R Durant secretary and Mrs William Wright assistant secretary Mrs George B Ellingwood treasurer. The executive committee was authorized to nominate committees and report December 14. A banquet is planned for March.
Tuesday evening the C E society of High Street church held a vestry social attended by the society and Sunday school youth. Games were played with sides chosen for a donkey and turkey contest that ended in a tie. A photographic studio provided amusement and lunch was served by the Sunshine club led by Miss Ella L. Chase and Miss Alma A. Nelson.
In this city Mr and Mrs Kenneth J McKittrick of 95 Howard Street welcomed a son. The birth adds a new member to the McKittrick family and marks a local happy occasion.
Delicate women, school boys and girls must have iron. Peptiron, a tonic for weakness, paleness, nervousness, and exhaustion, claims to restore vigor and color. Available as a liquid cordial at 1 per bottle or chocolate coated pills at 50 cents per box, from C. L Hood Co. Lowell, Massachusetts.
The piece contrasts Peter J. Brady and Charles E. Howe in Lowell politics. It accuses Brady of using office for personal gain, granting relatives promotions and licenses, and funding campaign printing from out-of-town sources. Howe is praised for clean methods and a public-spirited record, urging voters to judge by public records alone.
The Huntington Hall vote approved the free use of the hall for one night by the Lowell and Suburban Street Railway Aid association and the Textile council petition. The session adjourned at 8 35 after 20 minutes with 16 members present and council reforms praised by President Hill.
Supt. of Police Moffatt received a letter from Galena Illinois police stating that on November 16 a man believed to be William Conway, once of Lowell with relatives here, was killed on the tracks. The letter gave a description: 36 years old, 5 feet 8 inches, dark hair, long arms, odd head shape. The man came from Alton Illinois and previously lived on East St. Louis. The deceased was ill in Kansas City last spring. The report matches the Lowell man perfectly, who had a mother with property on Upper Market Street, a brother and two married sisters in Lowell, and a roving, never-settling life.
Andrew Mack, famed artist, promotes his new work Tom Moore and endorses Father John's Medicine as a pure remedy for coughs colds and throat ailments. He notes it contains no opium morphine or poisonous drugs unlike many cough syrups.
The holiday season calls for correct neckwear with Keiser Barathea silks Bat Wing Ties and French Four-in Hands. Ascots and English squares priced 50c to 1.50. W P Brazier Co Hatters and Outfitters Central Market Street.
Continued on page eleven. The regular mid week praise and prayer service will be held this evening at 7.90 o'clock. Mr McQuarne of Boston will lead. All girls and women are cordially invited. Chorus rehearsal at 7 o'clock led by Mise Mason.
A fresh supply of atomizers labeled The Merrimack has arrived from Carleton & Hovey. Designed for toilet or medical use, they are described as scientific and reliable, offering continuous spray. Special prices are 34 cents, 67 cents, and 68 cents, with the latter two reflecting discounts from higher usual tags.
An ad touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to plasters for back, chest, and rheumatic pains. It claims quick relief for muscular discomfort, urging readers to obtain the liniment from druggists.
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