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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
10
A brief journal entry records sunrise at 7.02, length of day 9.52 hours, sunset at 4.54, and moonrise at 11.19 p m for January. The lines present a compact glimpse of natural timing patterns across the month.
A short sales note urges investing in home coal through Albert S. Guild, a banker, promising favorable returns. It promotes Cafebvia headache relief as drug-free and effective, urging immediate purchase at drugstores to prevent headaches.
Jack Harland, popular golf instructor at Vesper Country Club in Lowell, left New York Tuesday for Palm Beach to take a lucrative post as instructor at the Royal Palm hotel. He plans to return to Lowell next April to resume teaching. Arthur L. Cheney, after six weeks in Lowell Hospital with typhoid fever, has recovered and gone home to Grove Street.
Census by St Joseph's parish cler gymen shows 20283 French Canadians in Lowell from 4069 families. In 1901 there were 246 marriages and 1068 births. Education serves 2870 children. 1835 study at St Joseph's college. 265 girls at St Joseph's convent. 260 boys at the Moody Street school. 39 teachers at the college and convent.
The bundle sale at Wood's jewelry store is postponed to Friday and Saturday this week due to high demand. Clerks need a brief respite from the wearisome work, and Mr Wood plans to resume with better presents, bigger bundles, and choicer goods to satisfy customers.
The Pi Eta Klub organized a social and dance in Prescott hall with over 150 couples. Hibbard's five member orchestra played 15 numbers plus extras, keeping attendees on the floor until midnight. Management included E Montmarquet as general manager and several floor directors such as Walter F Kingaids, William McIntyre, Gene Queenan, Charles Larkin, Percy Moody and Ed Foye.
The 77th annual ball of Company C Sixth Regiment M V M will be held in Huntington hall on Wednesday evening January 29. Elaborate decor will adorn the hall and Hibbard's Orchestra will provide music. A feature will be an exhibition drill in new movements by the company. Tickets are priced at $1.
The ordinance and legislation committee met at city hall to consider increasing the committee on appropriations. After discussion, members voted to amend the current ordinance to reach the same result by a simpler method.
A regular ladies outing showcases a wide variety of summer fabrics available early in the season. The notice highlights new merchandise advertised today by Cook, Taylor & Co. on Central Street, inviting shoppers to read more on page 6.
An alarm from box 171 reported two blazing beams in the Boston and Northern power station boiler room caused by overheated furnaces. The fire was quickly quenched with only slight damage expected and no injuries reported.
Victor Morse spoke last night at Mt. Vernon church on The Valley of Ditches. Many in attendance, especially Christians, felt his earnest appeal.
An ad promotes Peptiron from C. I. Hood Co. Lowell Mass as an aromatic cordial that strengthens nerves, brain, digestion, and blood, claims to cure anemia, overwork fatigue, and restore vitality, with a guaranteed refund if it fails. It emphasizes safety and non constipating effects and notes a one dollar price.
The Carpenters union held its third anniversary at the hall on 28 Middle Street with about one hundred members present. William Davidson gave a welcome, John J Mahoney spoke, John Mooney performed, and Professor Joseph Wlight entertained with marionettes. Thomas E Connelly praised progress and hoped for an eight hour day, noting outside support and potential gains from employers next May. The program featured songs, piano solos by Benjamin S. Park, and performances by the Leather Workers quartet. Refreshments followed.
Last night the Young Men's Christian Association surprised physical director V H Meister with a chafing dish and traveling case on his birthday during a cantata rehearsal. Rev J H MacDonald praised him, and the gathering resumed after well wishes, with plans for a larger chorus and a special rehearsal next Saturday at 8 o'clock.
John T. Teague was thrown from his team along Mammoth road yesterday afternoon around 5 o clock. He suffered a deep cut on the head about five inches long. The horse bolted, ejecting him and a companion who was uninjured. Teague was rushed home by ambulance.
Mrs. Jennie Williamson of this city seeks a divorce from William A. Williamson. Papers filed in the Cambridge superior court yesterday set the libel returnable the first Monday in March on statutory grounds. The offense dates to last July during a Vermont visit, while her husband remained in Lowell. The case involves well known local residents.
North Chelmsford Supply Company issues a correction about Roland LeMay. It states he worked in the factory until the 8th and has not been near the place since, with a telephone note on the 20th and a hospital visit on the 26th. The firm emphasizes no cause for alarm at any time.
The Rainbow club held its second box party last evening in Burbank hall with many friends in attendance. Dancing ran from 8 to 12 as Pease's orchestra provided modern tunes. Thomas Corbett directed the floor, assisted by James Long, with James F. Carr serving as general manager. The reception committee featured Andrew Carr and James Devitt.
The Hawthorne Musical club presented a lively concert comedy program at Odd Fellows Temple under Canton Pawtucket. The show featured mandolins guitars and a horn section with memorable numbers including a Prison Scene from Il Trovatore and two descriptive pieces. Members included J W Holley C F Messer L W Os good Willis T Ray W E Colby and others. Puritan chapter of the Eastern Star held a multi chapter installation with 75 visitors and a gala banquet for 120 plus. The ceremony installed officers headed by Worthy Matron Addie G Cutter and Worthy Patron Samuel Kilpatrick. The Mathews Temperance Institute held a hot session with seven initiations and 11 applications. Court Merrimack F of A initiated two and received 11 applications. Garfield Colony Pilgrim Fathers concluded with routine business.
At last night's board of police meeting licenses were issued for auctioneers Frank B. Murphy at 62 Central Street and several common victuallers including Yen Nom Low & Co at 308 Meddlesex Bridge McCabe High and Chestnut Arthur Champagne 276 Moody Patrick Daly Race and Merrimack streets lunch wagon Patrick Daly Race and Merrimack hawker Asa Walden 45 Lunchburg express wagon Charles J Robinson 1 Quimby Avenue Peter Kakenos 575 Market Street It was voted to transfer the Caribou club liquor distribution license from 71 Central Street to 97 Central Street on the third floor once the new premises are occupied The common victualer license of Arthur Champagne at 16 Race Street was revoked.
A tidy Tuesday ceremony at No 1 Simpson Place united Fannie E Brothers and John Popplewell with best man Wilfred Popplewell and bridemaid Edith Lefevee. Relatives and close friends attended. piano by Frederick Clegg. couple to reside at No 1 Simpson Place after March 1.
Jean Bernier wed Miss Maryina McKinnon on Monday afternoon at the parochial residence of St. Joseph's church. Rev. Fr. Diss, C. M. J. officiated with witnesses Joseph McKinnon and Francois Morin. A reception followed at the bride's Moody Street home.
Phileas Ducharme and Miss Helene Bizette united in marriage Monday evening with Rev Fr Diss officiating. A reception followed at 5 McIntyre Street, home of the groom, with many friends and relatives present and gifts received by the couple.
Middlesex County Bracut report notes a general committee met to discuss Hillside church matters and adjourned to Monday to complete final business. A Thursday popcorn social in the Hillside Congregational vestry is planned with free admission and a collection. J Sanborn, veteran Merrimack mills worker, becomes mill carpenter in a new company. The annual Centre church sale preparations proceed with each chair aiming for an attractive display, including Fannie Richardson's burnt wood and needlework in the Oriental corner. Supper planned Thursday and Friday by local hosts. A mock grange trial will entertain 21 members next week.
John O Day, about 40, formerly living in this city, died after a fall from a Fort Revere roof. He fractured his skull when he dropped two feet to the ground while at work as a tin knocker for Contractor Liddy. He was born in Ireland and had been removed to Boston City Hospital, where he died at about six o'clock yesterday.
A report from St Ignace says the Sault Ste Marie car ferry failed to cross the straits since Sunday evening. By Monday 9 am it lay in three feet of ice midway between Detroit and Mackinaw City. The St Ignace steamship aided at 12:45 pm but could not free her, and by dark both vessels remained stuck about half a mile apart.
Chicago, Jan 29. The Chicago American League team completes its roster with Sammy Nicklin, known as Strang for fans. He will likely play third base for Comiskey. Nicklin, from Chattanooga, is prominent in Southern baseball circles. His father, president of the Southern Baseball League, opposed professional play.
Flags fly from business blocks public institutions and hundreds of residences in Cleveland today for the birthday anniversary of the late President McKinley. The Cleveland auxiliary committee proposed the tribute and citizens broadly supported the gesture reflecting their admiration.
The death of Mrs. Sarah A. Wood wife of Henry Wood of this city occurred early Tuesday at her home on Durant street after a sudden heart event She was born in Lynn in 1849 and lived in New Boston and Lowell before settling here She leaves husband and son Frederick A Wood and was active in Central M E church The Gallagher family mourns four year old Alice their daughter who died yesterday morning of diphtheria The funeral was at 2 pm from 20 William Street and burial at St Patrick's Cemetery Kate Lee 38 a Lowell Hospital death noted She belonged to Star of Lowell Circle Companions of the Forest and is survived by two brothers and two sisters Mrs Bernard Hart and Mrs Fox.
The funeral service for Mrs Norbert Montmaguet was held yesterday at 8:30 am from her Third Avenue home and at 9 am a requiem mass was celebrated at St Patrick’s Church. Rev Fr Walsh officiated with Schmidt’s mass sung and Michael J Johnson as organist. Floral offerings totaled many and bearers included John Douglas Joseph Brodner Hugh Courtney Alexander Carifel and Albert Berard. Rev Fr Walsh gave committal prayers at the Catholic cemetery with Archambeault in charge of arrangements.
Cleveland on January 29 reports the recovery of Ray Trotochaud and James Williams of Sarnia Ontario and Daniel Higgins of Cleveland from last summer's crib disaster. With their bodies found, no remains remain in the water works tunnel.
Mrs. Geo W Day remains confined but improving while Mrs E C Coolidge is critically ill. Troop F cavalry hosts a Thursday town hall reception and dance titled ladies night by invitation. A local bottling plant filled its ice house from the nearby pond.
The midweek prayer and praise service will be held this evening at 7 30 with Dr. Goddard in charge and special music. All girls and women are invited to attend, strangers welcome. Also announced is a musicale by Mrs. C W Russell on Saturday evening.
Notices report deaths of Sarah A Wood 75 in city and Sarah E Richardson 85 in Westford with funerals, plus Carson Mann Kath erine Lee Mary Vowles John J McGrath Mary E Duffy James McAuslin and others. Details include ages addresses and funeral times with friends invited.
Yesterday morning around 11 on Central street a runaway horse was attempted to be stopped by Mr. Howard. He was thrown to the ground as the wagon passed over him and sustained only a few slight bruises after the light vehicle failed to injure him seriously.
Polo fans in North Chelmsford consider forming a team with town hall games. North Chelmsford Supply Co. workers extend shifts to 10 pm. A series of personal notices follow including visits, resignations, and an injury report at H B Pletcher quarry.
The local board of health reports 25 new diphtheria cases in Lowell between Saturday and Tuesday, urging precautions to prevent infection from milk. The piece promotes strengthening health to resist germs and advertises Father John’s Medicine as a pure, drug-free option with a money-back guarantee for bronchial troubles, coughs, and colds.
Gilman J. Wright, son of Jesse Wright, lived in Westford and Nashua. In youth he worked in furniture manufacturing, later clerking in J. E. Stevens Chelmsford and Wright and Fletcher Westford. Survived by brother Andrew S. Wright, Westford. Townsman recalls his sincerity and trusted honesty.
Zinc and grinding produce a lead and zinc paint with twice the wear life of traditional lead and oil mixes, according to Devoe coatings research. The finding suggests zinc additives and mechanical processing extend coating longevity and resistance to wear.
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