Lowell Daily Courier Archives, Dec 30, 1902, p. 10

December Daylength and Moon Phase Notes

The record lists December daylight length 7.14 hours, length of day 9.06, sunset 4.20, and moonset times. It reflects a concise celestial timing snippet from a historical briefing.

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New Year Dance at Town Hall Chelmsford Reported

Lowell fans attend New Year's Eve dance at town hall Chelmsford Wednesday evening from 8 to 1 o'clock with Wardell phonographs, 111 Central street. After the dance a car will take Lowell home. Also notes that 7-20-4 10¢ cigars are on sale in New York stores via Waldorf Astoria Cigar Co. and chimney sweeping services by W H Limburg available.

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Town Hall Chelmsford Lowell New York Waldorf-Astoria Cigar Co W. H. Limburg

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Social notes and arrivals at local venues in Providence

Visitors from Providence and nearby areas appear in a string of society notices. Willard B. Wilson, Rhode Island Sunday School field secretary, attended events with Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Gillam. Harvard law alumni from Lowell House joined a Boston University Law School banquet. Florence Nesmith hosted a Christmastide dance for 125 guests with Hibbard's orchestra and D. & Page catering. Fort Hill avenue resident J. Clain recovers from a fractured leg after a fall on an icy sidewalk. Mamie E. Spriggs takes a new amanuensis post with E. Potter Jr. Bruno Wilson relocates to Worcester as editor in chief of L Opinion Publique.

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Willard B. Wilson Providence R. I Tev Gillam Wilson Rhode Island Sunday School Association Boston University Law School Boston Thomas G. Robbins Florence Nesmith Park Street Hibbard D. & Page Company Yhn J. Clain Fort Hill Avenue Mamie E. Spriggs Oss Hard E. Potter Bruno Wilson L'Etoile Worcester L'Opinion ‘Ublicque

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Fraternal Officers Elected Across Several Lodges

Empire colony UOPF meets in Highland hall choosing Lady Mary Bird deputy sergeant at arms and Lady Mirriam Rappler as pianist. Eraulus Thompson Commandery elects officers. Lowell lodge KOP names officers. Spindle City Circle notes officers for the Forest Rite. Installations set for January with district supervisor and degree staff present. Water scarcity in Japan’s Oshima Island noted as bride dowry custom involves a tub of drinking water.

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Empire Colony Old Highland Hall Ellis’ Hall Central and Jackson Streets Mary Bird Mirriam Rappler Ednah Sawtelle Partridge Roslindale Luke Riley Eraulus Thompson Commandery N. C John E. Warren V. C Edith J. McDonald Prehite Gertrude L. Abbott Walter C. Gilman F. K Fred H. Coggeshall Walter H. Emmett Walter L. Coggeshall Mary A Washington Commandery Emulus Thompson Commandery Forgners Hall Odd Fellows Temple Spindle City Companions of the Forest Rose Ward Lizzie Whaley Nellie Hyde Wianecias Muar- Karet McCayvitt Lizzie McCavitt Mary Bruce Susie Doyle Annie McDonald the Rite Stephen Faddigan Oshima

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Overseer Williams Delivers Farewell Address At Lowell

The Lowell board of overseers of the poor held its last meeting at the city farm with nine members and guests present. Williams read a lengthy parting statement denying misconduct, noting eight years of service, and defending his records while opposing increases in staff for the insane wards. The session ended with a pardon granted and the proceedings continued on page two.

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Board of Overseers of the Poor City Farm Edwin S. Eastman Bertrand P. J. McDermott McOsker Charles Tilton Williams Courtney Donlan Lowell Conley Holgate

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School Board Votes Thanks to Retiring Members Sweetsir Everett

The 1902 school committee held its final meeting, electing 1903 members and naming teachers for various schools. Prof D M Staley will continue elocution instruction at city expense through June. new school rules copies were approved for printing. A closing address by Rev Ralph Gillam will follow with open service for all attendees.

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Chas. W. Taylor Otis Allen Margaret V. Spear Elsie Ryder Ernest M. Hunt Anna I. Cassidy New Moody Street Mary L. Crowley The Highland Elizabeth B. Dame Sycamore Street Sadie M. Dean Lincoln Mary F. Devine Weed Street Alice L Gookin Margaret G. Hyde Katherine M. Jantzen Charlotte C. Walsh Pawtucket Mary E. Thomas Varnum Davis Kirk Street Worthley High Street Willard Everett Sweetsh Ralph Gillam First Congregational Church

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Union Watch Night Service in South End Churches

The South End churches including First Primitive Methodist Berean Methodist Chelmsford Street Free Baptist and Immanuel Baptist plan a watch night meeting at Immanuel Baptist on Blossom Street starting at 10 p m Wednesday December 31. Pastors Matthews Yarrow Kenyon and True will speak briefly in the service early on.

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South End First Primitive Methodist Berean Methodist Chelmsford Street

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Obituary notes from Lowell area deaths and services

Several funeral notices are listed for Lowell residents. Sophie Gendron, 71, died at 324 Fletcher Street after 38 years in Lowell. eight children survive. Multiple other services include Mary J. Curtin, Annie Carroll, Emeline Munn, Edward Mulvey, and Alice Thornber with church masses, burial at local cemeteries, and undertaker arrangements.

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Sophie Gendron Fletcher Street Lowell Mary J. Curtin East Merrimack Street Immaculate Conception Church Patrick J. McGrath Fr. Lawrence Fr. Tresch P. P. Haggerty W.H. Curtin Bridie Callahan Thomas Blessington Henry Bonin Hugh F. Duggan William H. Curtin Fr. McGrath O. M John F. Rogers Annie Carroll Conroy Lawrence Street St. Peter's Church Fr. McDermod Frank Sicard James O'Brien Frank O'Neil Andrew MccAloon John McQuirk Owen McQuigian St. Patrick's Cemetery Molloy

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Bread and pastry from Spring Wheat Flour praised as standard

The author argues that people in mental occupations should demand bread cake and pastry made from Spring Wheat Flour. If they were as particular as manual workers about quality they would insist on this standard.

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Swift Train Run Sets Speed Record From Ohio to Indiana

Swift train No 1 the Continental Limited on the Wabash covered 112 miles from Montpelier Ohio to Logansport Indiana in 110 minutes. Between New Waverley and Logansport one mile was completed in 39 seconds and another in 38 seconds at nearly 95 miles an hour.

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Tidianapolis Ind Continental Limited Wabash Montpelier Ohio Logansport New Waverley

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Dr. G Forrest Martin Moves to New Office

Dr. G Forrest Martin has moved to new offices at No 19 Paige Street near the corner of Kirk Street.

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Paige Street Kirk Street

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Prisoners Hail From Philadelphia and Lawrence Arrested for Cottage Looting

Albert Rubin aged 18 and John McKenna 19 were arrested by Inspectors Walsh and Maher for breaking and entering and larceny from cottages at Dewey Grove. The alleged thefts occurred Saturday night with up to five cottages damaged. Clothing and cottage supplies were taken. one man sold an overcoat in Lowell leading to the arrests. Aubin, from Philadelphia, and McKenna from Lawrence, were implicated. Aubin was picked up on Merrimack Street, McKenna in Central Street.

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Albert Rubin John McKenna Walsh and Maher Dewey Grove Varnum's Landing Lowell Aubin Merrimack Street Philadelphia McKenna Lawrence Central Street

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Friends at the Theatre Impresses Lowell Audiences

Corie Payton's stock company presents Friends with lavish costumes and a dazzling scenic display. Della Pringle wears possibly the era’s most expensive gowns, Florence Komas sparkles as Jennie Merriweather, Daniel McClure portrays Adrian Earley with realism, and Harry McKee delivers wholesome comedy. Wilbur S. Cristy shines as Hans Otto, Carl Stockdale hides as a villain, Laura Comstock dazzles in specialties, and the ensemble earns strong notices for overall clever performances.

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Corie Payton Lowell Della Pringle Florence Kom Jennie Merriweather Adrian Earley Daniel McClure Harry McKee Jack Paden, Jr Mr. McKee Opera House Laura Comstock Miss Comstock

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Innocent Maids present first week of performances

John T. Inman manager presents a half week series opener. The fair sized audience enjoyed In a Doctor's Shop with Bessie Taylor Hickey, Riley and Hughes in blackface, Ruby Raymond and Edith Hart in songs and dances, Howard and Burke sketch-artists, Fredo and Dave musical act, and A Bowery Ball closing number with varied garb and a basketball finale. The chorus includes Mamie Chapman Hattie Fox May Ballard Bertha Wilbur Flossie Coy Pearl Wrede Leona Fuller May.

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Innocent Maids John T. Inman Bessie Taylor Hickey Riley and Hughes Ruby Raymond Edith Hart Howard and Burke Fredo Dave

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P A C Team to Play Best Athletes in Company Action

Carroll and Maude Demont announce two performances today with further shows this evening and tomorrow. The P A C team will compete against the company’s top athletes in a basketball game.

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Lynn man and city woman wed at Kirk Street home

Mr Edmond W Cross of Lynn Massachusetts married Miss Alice J Smith of this city on December 24 at 46 Kirk Street Reverend James F Allen presided. They plan to reside at 239 East Merrimack Street after January 15 with friends invited to visit.

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Edmond W. Cross Lynn Mass Alice J. Smith Kirk Street James F. Allen Cross East Merrimack Street

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Three Greeks Arrested on Assault Warrants

Christopher Angroutros Vasilias Ang routos and Carandos Soumakis residents of the Greek colony were arrested last night on warrants charging assault and battery by officers Dooley and Regis. The alleged assault occurred on Sunday with a fellow Greek as the recipient. They were admitted to bail by Peter-on-the-Spot. bondsman Harry Desmarmais.

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Christopher Angroutros Vasilias Angroutos Carandos Soumakis Dooley and Regis Peter Harry Desmarais

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Christmas Tree Festival at St. Anne's

The St. Anne's Sunday school held a Christmas-tide celebration in the chapel and guild room with two richly laden trees and gifts. Children sang carols and, after gifts were distributed, were served refreshments including ice cream. An infant department tree waited in a separate room.

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St. Anne’s

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Compliments for George Fish at First Congregational Church

At the close of Sunday evening services George Fish was praised for his singing leadership and loyalty as he leaves to become organist at Fifth Street Baptist next Sunday. A rising vote of thanks was recorded. New Year’s Eve service set at St John’s Church at 11 15 with brief address and midnight communion.

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First Congregational Church George Fish Fifth Street Baptist Church Fish St. John's Church

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Lowell Humane Society Annual Meeting Announcement

The annual meeting of the Lowell Humane Society will be held at the residence of Mrs. George F. Richardson at 172 Nesmith Street on Monday evening January 5 at 7 30 o'clock.

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The Lowell Humane Society George F. Richardson Nesmith Street

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Notice to Ward 8 Residents for Fuel Aid

John P. Quinn offers 50 cents worth of wood weekly to any poor resident in Ward 8 who provides a note signed by the nearest storekeeper with full name and address. Recipient must collect the wood themselves and arrange transport. his teams are too busy. Corner of Gorham and Dix streets.

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Troy firm sells pure white linen collars and cuffs

The piece extols Full Dress Outfit in pure white linen and notes COLLARS AND CUFFS are made in Troy New York with genuine Troy work. It claims 2 cents each and urges gathering items for Lowell service by the sole firm offering this product.

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Troy New York Lowell

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December Daylength and Moon Phase Notes

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Social notes and arrivals at local venues in Providence

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Fraternal Officers Elected Across Several Lodges

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Overseer Williams Delivers Farewell Address At Lowell

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School Board Votes Thanks to Retiring Members Sweetsir Everett

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Union Watch Night Service in South End Churches

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Obituary notes from Lowell area deaths and services

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Bread and pastry from Spring Wheat Flour praised as standard

Swift Train Run Sets Speed Record From Ohio to Indiana

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Dr. G Forrest Martin Moves to New Office

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Prisoners Hail From Philadelphia and Lawrence Arrested for Cottage Looting

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Friends at the Theatre Impresses Lowell Audiences

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Innocent Maids present first week of performances

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P A C Team to Play Best Athletes in Company Action

Lynn man and city woman wed at Kirk Street home

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Three Greeks Arrested on Assault Warrants

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Christmas Tree Festival at St. Anne's

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Compliments for George Fish at First Congregational Church

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Lowell Humane Society Annual Meeting Announcement

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