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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
14
The schedule lists sunrise and moonset times for the week. Sun rises at 7.13, moon sets at 8.28 pv. m. Sun sets at 4.20, length of day 9.07. Week includes Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday with corresponding rise and set data.
Items from Lowell Daily Courier note Olive Grove oak Sylmar Olive Oil at Goodaies drug store and New Year savings accounts at Five Cent Savings Bank. Cigar 7 20 4 advertised as best seller. Chimney repair offered to ease winter. M F Wood lists 14k gold ladies watches at low prices. Jeremiah Clark Machinery Company reports manager resignation effective December 30 1905 as business remains prosperous with bright prospects.
Newport R I December 29 An investigation is under way at Fort Adams to identify those who set fires in the eleventh siege battery company barracks. Several privates are under arrest while a sergeant reported bundles of inflammable material in wall holes and attic storage. The company moved from Fort Hamilton New York where a prior barracks fire occurred. The incident prompts a rigid inquiry by fort officers.
Mr James Gallagher and Miss Delia Kane were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon by Rev James Gilday at St Patrick's parochial residence. The bridemaid was Miss Winnifred Kane and the best man Mr James Farrell. A wedding reception followed at the bride's home 47 Cross Street.
The Christmastide Sunday school festival of St Anne’s Sunday school was held in the chapel and parish rooms Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. Two large trees were decorated under teachers, with lighted candles creating a brilliant scene and presents for all the children. Ice cream and cake were served in the refectory under Miss Alice Saunders’ supervision. The rector Dr Chambre opened services as carols were sung and presents distributed. The curate Rev Mr Jenkins gave presents to the juniors. About 300 pupils went home happy. A class meets tonight at 6 15 for Sunday school study taught by Miss Bigelow. all interested invited.
A brief note highlights Hood's Lotion as a superior choice for making and keeping hands smooth and soft, urging readers to consider its moisturizing effects and potential benefits for daily hand care.
Lawrence Cummings Amasa Pratt and Elzear H Choquette are among hopefuls for three of the five seats on the new board of charities. Mayor Casey dodged comment on appointments. He vetoed a transfer of 4352 from building to general treasury clarifying funding issues and objecting to a fire department salary item for six additional men.
The final 1905 board of overseers meeting was held at the city hospital with all members present. Attendance, bills examined, and motions to adjourn or approve future bills dominated the session as four members planned a Monday follow up.
Rosie Morin of West Lynn triggered a police investigation after accusing four Greeks of felonious assault. In police court John Cheangles Costos Arleopolos Peter Lambros and James Andros faced charges. Arleopolos pleaded not guilty and was discharged while the others were fined 15 dollars each. Rosie received 15 minutes to leave town. The record also notes John Corrigan’s unrelated case for hiring a bhoree and carnage with disputed travel distance, ending in a fine of 15 dollars.
Partial readable text indicates two men died after drinking wood alcohol in Maine. Incomplete fragments mention Dee Tee and Gale, with garbled lines suggesting a local reaction or inquiry. No clear dates, full names, or definitive locations beyond Maine.
Ellis Fifield 39, of Mooers New York, formerly of this city, died December 20. Survived by wife, seven children, parents, and siblings in Lowell, Chelmsford, Newton, Mooers, and West Chazy. Funeral held in Mooers. Separately, Mary Keenan died at 4 Dalton Place with two daughters and a son in Brooklyn. Felker S Mertz, 4 years 11 months, died after short illness in North Billerica. burial Rochester New Hampshire. Fanny Sweeney of 168 Adams Street died this morning leaving husband Michael and many friends.
Multiple obituaries note yesterday funerals at home addresses on Rogers Street Little Street Sheldon Street and Worthen Street. Clergy include Rev E P Herrick Rev James Walsh and Rev Fr Tighe with lots of floral tributes and burials at Edson and St Patrick's cemeteries under J A Weinbeck and J F O'Donnell & Sons.
In Mooers New York Ellis Fifield aged 2% years died at home. In North Billerica Felker and Mertz aged 4 years 1 month died at home. funeral Friday at 3 pm, burial in Rochester New Hampshire. Amedee H Lambert infant son of Edmond and Laura Lambert aged 1 month 2 days. died in this city at 142 Hall street. Elizabeth A Candage wife of Wu Ham 8 Candage died in Weare New Hampshire aged years months. survived by husband and son James A Osgood and daughters Dora R and Ede. Fanny Sweeney died in this city at rear of 168 Adams street aged 2 years.
Mr Frank D Paul returns from Pomfret Vermont after funeral of his father Samuel Paul longtime Green Mountain resident. Edward J Paul now in Woodstock connected with Spirit of the Age. Crystal Lake Ice Company marks first anniversary with banquet in Associate building attended by stockholders and friends. Lowel Choral Society rehearses The Messiah under Mialedell. Committee drafts constitution for next meeting. Dr F RR Aix of New York visiting briefly. Mrs George A Ulmer travels to San Francisco.
From New York on December 29 financier and railroad builder Chattee T Vertes showed marked improvement today. HG Leomie reported Vertes was in a critical state yesterday with life hanging by a thread. Dr Yerkes declined further comment on his father’s condition.
A garbled OCR text describes festive season treats and beverages with prices noted like $3.50 and $1.55. It references various confections and peeks into shop offerings, though many phrases are unclear. The piece hints at seasonal shopping and product excitement without coherent specifics.
A local ad notes trousers reduced to 2.00 dollars from 2.50, with later reductions to 1.68 dollars and 7 dollars for select men’s items. The listing highlights price slashes across multiple sizes and styles in a clearance sale.
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