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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
10
An archival note records December daylight length at 7.11 hours, with sunrise and sunset times listed as 9.04 and 4.15 respectively, and a moonrise at 1.11 a m. The entry preserves basic solar and lunar timing data from the period.
The page lists Choice turkeys at Putnam's, Wardell phonographs on Central Street, bath robes, and various goods from H. L. Bailey & Co. at 69 Merrimack Street. It highlights Christmas items like banjos, guitars, neckwear, and gifts from McKay's Moody Street, Stratton & Handley, and Maker's pictures and medallions. It notes a Christmas tree for the Old Ladies home on Dec 24, St Anne's church services, and gift ideas including thermometers, pocket knives, and Brownie mounts.
Miss Alice Leith returns from Canada after attending her cousin's funeral. Paul Favor of Chester street visits Lowell from Dartmouth college for Christmas. Charles H. Joyce recovers from malaria and is about town. Mrs. Elizabeth Duffee Morrison and Miss Catherine Duffee visit N J Duffee in Fairmount street. Frank iaks, Baltimore Medical College student, holidays with parents in Mt Washington street. John Nestor, Alpha shoe store manager, ill with pneumonia at home on South street. John Drury and John Scannell of Bellevue hospital New York visiting relatives. Miss Loretta Ward in Fitchburg for Christmas with sister. Mrs. John Cosgrove of Portsmouth NH visiting Linden street sister. James and Frank Finnerty, typhoid fever patients at St John’s hospital, back home on Concord street, improved.
Mrs Mary Sullivan died at 7 Chapel Street from heart failure making a trio of sudden deaths there within a pi week. Earlier Wil Mountain aged 51 died of heart disease last Tuesday night and his wife Ellen J Mountain died Saturday at the city farm after leaving 7 Chapel Street the day before. John Sullivan and two children survive her. police and Medical Examiner Trish investigated the death.
A local company received about 8000 tons of anthracite coal breaking a month long supply deadlock. More coal is expected within six weeks, with 6000 to 7000 tons to follow. The city will receive enough for regular customers and units will be sold in half ton lots at ten dollars per ton.
A Belvidere man burned a Christmas gift his wife gave him a box of twenty five high grade cigars. The wife, who bought the cigars at Carleton & Hovey's for $1.75, watched as the present went up in smoke. The same price applied to Quincys Harvard and 7-20-4s. J. A. and La Belle Favorita were $2.00 a box, Pippins 90 cents. An etiquette friendly nudge from the shop.
A three hour public hearing before the claims committee considered petitions for city recompense by Meena Quinn and Patrolman John R. McKenzie among about six claimants. Quinn cites a December 1901 fall at Central Street primary school causing ongoing medical issues and expenses about 280 dollars plus travel to Boston for treatment. she seeks more than 500 dollars. McKenzie seeks 269.50 for 17 weeks off after a horse kick while on duty, with only three weeks wages paid and disputed entries with past and current superintendents and commissioners. Gardner W. Pearson spoke for others. continued on page four.
Court Middlesex marked its 19th anniversary with a smoker and officer election. The program featured Howard Taylor from Casto theatre, local entertainers, and remarks by Chief Ranger Joseph Laflamme. The event followed by refreshments. court history notes 550 members and over $4000 in the bank.
The program at Jefferson Hall featured a strong cast with Rutherford sisters in song and dance, Laura Comstock and company performing a coon song and clog dance, Harry E McKee as an impersonator, Arthur Moxon's illustrated songs, and the celebrated trained dogs Manny and Brownie enhancing the bill.
The Corse Payton Stock company returns to Lowell in a two week visit with Held by the Enemy a war drama featuring Darin leads and a strong cast. Dorothy Crane as Euphemia McCreery, Harry Mekee as Thomas Henry Bean, Della Pringle as Susan McCreery, Wilbur Crosty as Lieut Gordon Haynes, and Florence Komn as Rachel McCreery headline a production praised for realism and emotional impact.
The Casto features The Little Mother on the current bill and two large audiences praised the Smedley Sketch Club for its home life tale. The program also includes A Trip to the Moon, Lew Bloom as a top tramp, Johnnie Healey blackface, Armstrong and Hally, Yackley and Bunnell, and Ada Arnoldson. Two matinees Christmas week promise strong attendance.
At the Hamilton and Appleton corporation tax session Alexander G Cumnock testified on the abatement hearing. William S Southwick of Massachusetts mills placed land values at 6 cents per foot in the mill yard and valued the water power at zero. Capt William Manning of Amoskeag in Manchester estimated mill power water power at 5000 to 6000 dollars, higher than prior witnesses.
Acting Mayor Badger reports several cases lacking aid applications where clothing is urgently needed. Citizens with extra garments may leave them at City Hall or Volunteers of America rooms for distribution to these families.
The gymnasium class meets at 7 30. Hebrew study group gathers at 4 this afternoon. The Comfort club invites all to Christmas exercises with a Christmas tree on Wednesday evening December 24.
Wamesit lodge No 25 of the Patriotic Order held the second whist party last night. Prizes awarded to ladies first Mrs S F Huntoon 47 points second Mrs Clara Smith 45 points third Mrs Faneuf 44. Men's prizes went to EX Palmer 51 points second L K Leach 45 points third Chas Dane 45. Arrangements committee listed CC Joy W H Thayer Sydney Arthur Albert Nichols and R V Cole.
Berlin press lauds Mary Howe for perfect vocalization and high note resonance as she returns to Lowell for an Orchestral Society recital. Honorary tickets re opened at Austin's music store offering best seats and savings versus general admission on sale Friday.
Carleton & Hovey announce a holiday candy line designed for Christmas gift boxes. The assortment features unique packaging and prices ranging from ten cents to a dollar and a half, aimed at pleasing both children and adults with treats for the season.
A sample ad notes the Mercantile Fountain Pen priced from $1.50 to $2.50 and upward. Sold by dealers and made and guaranteed by Aiken Lambert & Co New York.
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