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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1905
Page
10
An urgently worded fragment urges readers to act today on real estate at Rhodora Street with a price drop from 12 to 15 cents per square foot. It advertises a limited window and highlights a savings of 3 cents per square foot on 4000 square feet equaling $120, urging immediate call.
Granville F Carroll and Laura E McIntosh, both of Lowell, were married in Everett on December 1 by Reverend G Hamilton M.
Mr John A Hill and Miss Charlotte A Johnston of Dracut were married November 29 at the bride s home, performed by Rev J A McKnight.
A wedding was held Saturday evening December 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs William C Haslem at 63 South Spring street. Harry Galloway and Miss Elizabeth Marsden wed with Rev Asa Reed Dilts officiating. The bride wore grey crepe with Brussels lace and carnations. Attendant Miss Anne E Hardy wore pale blue chiffon. Best man was Mr Fred Wilkinson. A reception and wedding supper followed. couple to reside at 63 South Loring street.
Col Samuel Adams Drake, famed author and historian of 23 books, is critically ill in Kennebunkport Me with stomach and heart trouble. He has been unconscious since Thursday night, and doctors say recovery prospects are slight. He is 72 years old and authored works including The Pine Tree Coast Legends and Folk Lore of New England Ohio and the Middle West Around the Hub The Making of New England The Making of the Middle West On Landmarks of Boston Old Boston Tavern and The Watch Fires of 76.
New York reports two new twin screw steamers Florida and Brooklyn added to the Italian steerage passenger service, boosting lines to fourteen. The Florida is assigned to C. B. Richard & Co., and Brooklyn formerly the transport McPherson now operates under the Zotti line, reflecting growing Italian immigrant arrivals to the United States.
Portland Maine Dec 4 A local weather bureau report shows 1.93 inches of rain fell in 30 hours ending early today with winds up to 30 miles an hour and a 28 degree reading at dawn. Cooler weather expected and mills that had operated on short time due to low river water gain relief from the rainfall.
Woodie-Sher Wood Co employees received Thanksgiving gifts including a fine turkey for those with families and a dollar for single men. The tokens of goodwill are noted as enhancing holiday joy.
Dana Russell Fox died at 5.30 Sunday morning at his son Daniel D. Foxs home in Aiken avenue Dracut aged eighty one years seven and a half months He had been bed confined about four weeks He was born to Russell and Hepzibah Fox and was the grandson great grandson of Revolutionary War veteran Captain Stephen Russell He lived on Marsh Hill Dracut until a fire destroyed his buildings two years ago He belonged to Dracut Centre Congregational church and was known as a refined Christian gentleman He leaves wife Madella B two sons David D Russell and Mrs Laforest Beals both of Lowell seven grandchildren and several relatives He also left additional notices of deaths in the area including infant Levionard Chigalos Mrs Mary A Carey wife of Martin Carey and James P Murray with brief family details.
The funeral of Alice E. Gray and several others was held this weekend from homes and churches, with a long list of floral tributes, bearers, and burials at St Patrick's and Edson cemeteries. Other services followed for Fred C. Gray, Michael Constantiaune, Miss Elizabeth Marshall, Miss Margaret M. Quadly, Mrs Catherine V. Galvin, and more, all officiated by various priests with choirs, prayers, and undertakers managing the burials.
Joseph Boothby paid a 20 dollar fine for assault and battery on Albert O. Sasseville after a Saturday night clash at Timmins's saloon on Middlesex Street. Sasseville reported the incident to Officer Dwyer, Boothby did not defend, and a 6 dollar drunkenness addition was added. Additional fines were imposed on several others including Margaret Lucier, Arthur Mayo, and Edward Mayo, with Patrick Burns sent to jail and John Driscoll held on $200 until Tuesday.
Funeral services were held this morning for James J Walsh at 9 15 from 155 Highland Avenue followed by a solemn high Mass at St Peter s Church. Attendees included Mrs Walsh and Mrs O Neill of Fall River and Mr and Mrs McNulty of Manchester New Hampshire. Bearers included George Walsh John Walsh and Robert Partridge. Burial was in St Patrick s Cemetery. Undertakers Molloy Sons also handled services for Patrick Hennelly Frederick McDonough and Agnes Jones.
Notices list multiple deaths and funeral details including Adeline Banborn in Alfred White aged 1 month and funeral Monday in Andover, Dana R Fox in Dracut aged 7 months 14 days with funeral Tuesday, Mary A Carey at 13 Richmond Avenue aged years, James P Murray at Fayette Street aged 51 years, and Jeah Hutchinson in Dracut aged 2 years with exact date details and locations.
Friends of Mr and Mrs William T Pearsall hosted a Thanksgiving night party at 81 Middlesex Park marking their fifth wedding anniversary with a Morris chair presentation by Mrs George Boudreau and a program of songs recitations and dancing. Guests from Fitchburg Chelsea Peabody and Lawrence attended.
Detroit December 4 A steel steamer Angeline wearing ice arrived in Detroit after a perilous two day battle with a keweenaw tempest. From the head of the lakes she carried iron to Lake Erie port and faced huge waves that menaced the vessel and crew. The crew feared capsize as seas pounded the decks and hatches.
Portland Maine voters cast ballots in a hard fought municipal election led by Republican Mayor James P Baxter seeking a seventh term. Democrat Nathan Clifford and Socialist Nelson H Lord challenged, with Republicans confident and Democrats aiming to narrow Baxter's previous large plurality as polls opened at six.
Antwerp December 4 reports show many American sailors discharged on arrival in Europe cannot obtain return engagements due to biases of foreign owners and local authorities failing to aid. The destitute smug on the docks as relief is sought via consular support and charitable performances.
Police seek Royal Miller or Guy L Hatheway in connection with the death of Nellie Brod at 130 East 48th Street. The room occupants heard no quarrel before the shooting, and a pistol with one empty chamber lay near the body. Evidence suggests Nellie Brod, from British Columbia, went to New York to live with Miller, who fled after the tragedy.
London December 4 The Unionist party signals a push to make home rule for Ireland a central issue in the coming election. Premier Balfour appeals to a Unionist candidate urging voters to resist home rule proposals. Speculation swirls about Liberal cabinet reshuffles with Sir Charles Dilke and Sir Antony MacDonnell named as possible ministers.
George F. Stiles deputy sheriff will sell at public auction Tuesday December 5 at 1 pm at the auction rooms of Chas Dumas Green Street the following described personal property two pair black horses suitable for hack use or for grocery provision milk and express business and several other horses suitable for the uses above mentioned all these horses are of good age Terms cash
A day of mourning was observed in Chicago with afternoon and evening services to honor the victims. About 9,008 Jews gathered for the event, expecting strong sympathy for the stricken people. A drive to raise funds for relief reached $10,608 in Chicago.
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