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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
12
January observations list the length of day at 7.10 hours with sunrise at 9 30 and moon set at 1 24 a m. The entry notes moon set early and provides minimal context for the solar and lunar timings in the period.
The page lists local offers including Burn Wilson and Horne coal deals, bargains at Alexander's Central street tailor, C. H. Babbitt optician, and Thompson Hardware sell shop worn cameras. Cafebria promises quick headache relief at 25 cents. Eliot chorale invites singers to free training under Herman P. Chelius with first meeting January 27 at Eliot church vestry.
Rev. R. F. True, pastor of Immanuel Baptist church, has been seriously ill at home for nearly two weeks and is convalescing with pulpit coverage by friends. Miss Edna Blanchard stayed with Dr. and Mrs. Cross at the Harvard assembly in Cambridge. Mahoney, injured by a Chelmsford street wagon, lies at the Emergency hospital with a bad left leg injury and possible amputation after doctors met. a consultation offered no definite plan yet and condition worsened after initial improvement.
The 20th Century Bachelor club held its first complimentary dance in Burkes hall last evening with over 200 couples attending. Music by Atwood's five-piece orchestra ran from 9 to 12, featuring 17 numbers on the program plus extras.
A free talk in the People's club course will be held in the men's branch Nesmith building next Tuesday at 7 45 by Rev George F Kennett on a summer tour in Europe with 150 views many in color. It is described as one of the season's most interesting talks with both men and women invited. A new millinery class opens at the women's branch Monday Jan 27. The second term for dressmaking begins Monday Feb 3 and a shirt waist class forms Tuesday Feb 4.
The Lowell Evening High School alumni held a meeting in Burbank hall. Election of officers elected President John J. Coyne and Vice President Charles Crowley with Martha Curther as recording secretary May Gallagher financial secretary Margaret Cunniffe treasurer and T Bullivan sergeant at arms. An informal program followed featuring dancing.
The second dinner of this season will be held Thursday January 30 at 6 30 pm in the Middlesex Women's rooms. Sen George F Richardson will preside. Speakers include Rev James F Albion of Malden and Rev Samuel A Eliot D D president of the American Unitarian association.
A Hibbing Minnesota young lady reports recovery from typhoid with Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food gaining four pounds in the first week. The family adopts the cereal, noting improved appetite and health, especially her brother with stomach inflammation. They prefer it with cream and fruit, and she requests anonymity. Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan, is referenced.
Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells lectured at the Normal School on Girl Friendships. She urged lasting, deliberate friendships built on similarity, toleration, and shared interests, cautioning against confidences that harm dignity. She emphasized family ties, mutual respect with brothers and fathers, and the sacredness of love within engagements, urging continual widening of one’s circle of friends. The talk featured vivid anecdotes and lively color, engaging teachers and the public.
A crowd of about 3000 filled the armory for a complimentary dance hosted by the junior basketball team of Company M Ninth Regiment. Officers included General manager Lieut. McNuty and floor marshal Priv. J F Gill with a full reception and music by Kittredge's orchestra.
The first Rosamonds grand concert and ball drew over 100 couples in Prescott hall last evening. Cadet orchestra played popular selections from 8 to 9, then a 20-piece dance program from 9 to 12. Intermission featured songs by Annie McMahon Lizzie Fife and Mary Lombardy and dances by Mamie Connors James Powers, plus a monologue by Miss Chase and Miss Guthrie. Officers included Alfred Grant general manager William Conway assistant general manager James J Powers floor marshal John J Guthrie assistant floor marshal and a reception committee led by Geo Grant Edward Donnelly John McCluskey Thos Lynch and John Martin.
An item from a historical newspaper shows Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street in New York City. The brief note lists the company address without additional context or event.
John H. Buttrick of F H Butler & Co apothecaries at 391 Middlesex street was found in a helpless state in the cellar around 11 30 pm. Cap Kew and clerk Dowling rushed him upstairs with help from others. Dr Field summoned, ambulance sent, he was taken to 11 Grand street home. By 2 15 am his brother reported improvement.
Pawtucket Improvement Association met at the schoolhouse to press for a new bridge after engineers labeled the current structure unsafe and the restricted access hurt Pawtucketville real estate. The group voted to seek immediate city council action in the coming spring and plan a large citizens meeting.
Florida Tours priced at $50 depart New York by special Pullman train February 4 18 and March 4 with two weeks in the Land of Flowers. Tickets cover Pullman and meals both ways but exclude Florida hotel stays. March 4 tour valid for return until May 31 includes only going trip meals and Pullman. itinerary by D N Bell Tourist Agent 205 Washington Street Boston.
A store reports a large stock of desirable goods left from the holidays and offers deep cuts on pictures mirrors and frames to move stock quickly. George Maker invites customers to visit at the corner Mer rimack and John streets for real bargains.
French naturalist Raphael Dubois argues that large pearls are mere sarcophagi containing the dead bodies of small marine worms at their core.
Today the day through Saturday buy fresh home made cream caramels at 50 cents a pound molasses chips 19 cents pecan creams 29 cents stuffed dates 25 cents hand rolled cream dates 25 cents pure fruit paste 29 cents a pound plus a pound box of assorted chocolates 19 cents Carleton and Hovey 236 Merrimack Street offer the finest 50 cent chocolates in Lowell
Literary Digest reviews Mrs Mary St Leger Harrison noting Lucas Malet's Sir Richard Calmady as a towering success beside current novels. It highlights Mary R S Andrews a forthcoming Scribner's writer with a West Point tale and Spanish War incident, plus several other literary announcements and publishing plans for Henry Harland, Eleanor Ward, and Adam Lindsay Gordon among others.
The Klark Scoville company closes a successful week at the Opera house with Rip Van Winkle in the afternoon and The Circus Girl in the evening. New specialties promise a powerful engagement. Yesterday’s bills pleased crowds with My Uncle's Will and The Turn of the Tide drawing large audiences. Uncertain seats remain for today. early application advised. The revival of Uncle Tom's Cabin, revived by Al W Martin, is praised as a classic drawing card. Martin brings an $80 000 revival to Lowell Opera House Wednesday for matinee and night. Louis Mann and Clara Ripman star in Leo Ditrichstein's All on Account of Eliza, a hit comedy. Thursday at the Opera House.
The Savoy’s current week promises a superb finish with advance demand from top theatregoers. Next week features world long distance champion Harry Elkes and national champ Tom Butler in exciting five mile bicycle races on Home Trainers. Special attractions include Oscar P. Sisson and Esther Wallace in My Wife's Presents, Edwin and Katherine Deagon with a fresh sketch, Geo. P. Watson and Marguerite Newton in Cousin Jack's Letter, Drake's trained sheep and two clown dogs, Will Dockray Jersey Boy minstrel, and Edward Avis performing violin and whistling with novelty acts and sharp humor.
A London letter notes Rudyard Kipling Kim as the top read, with Hall Caine The Eternal City second and Lucas Malet The History of Sir Richard Calmady third based on sales. It highlights American authors The Crisis and The Octopus as successful, praises Maxim Gorki’s vogue, and cites a revival of Dickens as a major yearly event.
Amherst Massachusetts man W C Williamson reports relief from lumbago after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, stating it gave complete relief after over a year of suffering when other remedies failed. Sold by all dealers.
A civil service examination will be held in Lowell to fill the position of superintendent of the city farm. Applicants must be US citizens, residents of the Commonwealth and Lowell, and licensed to practice medicine. Blank applications are available from Charles H. Conant, secretary, at Na a Cantrai Street.
A benefit concert at the Savoy Sunday evening January 19 promises heavy turnout. Noted performers include the Knox Brothers Harold Hughman Gertrude Dwyer Marguerite Dwyer Excelsior band Dan McCaffrey the Deagons Gracie Deagon Helen Hosea and Marguerite McCaffrey. Savoy box office opens at one with reserved seating and tickets priced 50 cents and general admission 25 cents.
Beginning next Tuesday and for the season all ladies at matinees may claim one of Music hall's best reserved seats for ten cents excluding Saturdays and holidays. The Ivy Leaf, led by Edwin Hanford with Belle Hart, promises an engaging Irish romance set around the Lakes of Killarney with vivid scenic effects and a thrilling eagle spectacular.
The article emphasizes that mothers often eat enough but lack nutrients in blood, leading to pale, thin children prone to contagious diseases. Proper nourishment strengthens resistance to colds, lung troubles, and infections like diphtheria and scarlet fever. Father John’s Medicine is pitched as restoring strength and warmth, claiming to cure coughs or colds with a money-back guarantee and no poisonous drugs.
A review praises Irish drama style in the Ivy Leaf comedy drama and notes the World Beaters burlesque as refined and entertaining. Mary MacKenzie joins Blanche Bates in Under Two Flags after a New York season, with Frohman and Belasco as managers.
Boston theatre to debut Foxy Grandpa a musical snapshot by R. Melville Baker presented by manager William A. Brady. Joseph Hart stars as the jolly old gentleman with Carrie DeMar as Polly Bright and Georgie Mack with Bobbie Barry as the grandchildren in a lively program packed with humor dancing and snappy music.
The article explains roulette, its table layout, and betting options from simple even money bets to single numbers. It notes the bank's edge from extra numbers like single and double zero and sometimes eagle in the West. It recounts Charles Schwab’s large plays and winnings, totaling about 84,000 francs at maximum gains, with actual amounts varying.
The funeral of Katie McFadden was at 3 pm yesterday from the family home at 94 Concord street with burial in Catholic cemetery under Undertaker Molloy. Mrs. Eliza Files’ rites were Thursday at 50 Lagrange street Boston with burial at Wentworth New Hampshire. Emily W. Armstrong’s funeral was from 257 Walker street yesterday. services at Paige Street Free Baptist Church with Rev. A. E. Wilson officiating. burial at Edson cemetery by Undertakers C. M. Young & Co. pallbearers named D P Knowlton Henry W MacDonald Dr C H Lelefid M H Hale.
In this city on Jan 16 and 17 several deaths are noted. Mrs Frederick W Racao dies at 408 East Merrimack Street with funeral from the residence on Jan 20 at 2 PM. Fred Parker aged 47 years 6 months dies Jan 16 with funeral Jan 19 at 2 PM from 685 School Street. Angeline Webster aged 69 dies Jan 16 with funeral Jan 19 at 2 PM from Varnum Avenue home. Infant Joseph L Kennedy dies Jan 17, son of Edward and Mary Kennedy of 295 Lakeview Avenue. Relatives and friends invited to services.
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