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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
8
An OCR fragment records January data on sunrise at 7.01 hours and sunset at 4.55, with day length 9.54 hours and moonrise at 11.50 p m. The item presents a fragmented almanac style note without broader context.
Local ad notice urges consumers to choose Kennedy’s Butter Thin Biscuit over imitations. Highlights Kennedy’s brand as authentic while warning that other products imitate it. Mentions Kennedy’s name as proof of authenticity and urges purchase of the genuine item.
Miss Mossie Maud Dickey celebrated her fourth birthday Tuesday afternoon at 121 A street with a tea and several party games. The event ended at six with many presents for the young hostess. Rev J LaFleur plans a Nashua lecture tonight for the French Protestant orphanage. George Evans, formerly assistant street superintendent, returned from New York and witnessed the subway explosion aftermath near the scene. Dr Alice G Symonds of Haverhill will visit Wednesday with Dr Elizabeth Newcomb.
Vestry seating limited to standing room as the church youth staged Aunt Jerushy’s Quilting Party. A dozen fan makers added liveliness with original humor and stirred hearty laughter and applause. Performers included Mrs. Charles W. Proctor and many Misses and Messrs. with supper following under Christian Endeavor guidance.
A lively Lyceum event at High Street church drew about its regular crowd with Mr. S Foster Whipple presiding. Props included a banjo solo by Geo Russell Dana Jr plus readings, recitations, a Julius Caesar scene, songs, a High Street Gazette reading, and a debate on whether England should grant the Boers independent government with Carl Burtt and Edward Colton debating both sides.
The class in dressmaking will meet this afternoon at 3 p m. The physical culture embroidery and Finglish literature classes will meet this evening at 7 30 p m.
A large St Bernard belonging to Officer William H Grady was struck and killed by an electric car on Gorham Street yesterday morning. The dog was very valuable.
A Topeka writer recounts how a husband prepared a Grape-Nuts breakfast when the cook was ill. He served it with cream and Postum Coffee, noting health gains after a five year hot climate journey. A friend with indigestion found relief using Grape-Nuts with cream for supper and better sleep, with weight gain reported.
Albert M. Guillet and sister Aleda Guillet presented an original sketch The Habitant with careful staging by Guillet and Toby Lyons. The one act piece follows Alphonse Boisvert and granddaughter Elmire Trudeau on New Year’s Eve during a blizzard, praised for accurate Canadian life details and hopeful for a larger production.
A practical note explains that using Cleveland Baking Powder and a Cleveland receipt book allows making cake and rolls finer than a baker's while saving half the cost. It promises no alum in the mix, assuring absolute purity and wholesomeness.
Probation Officer James Ramsay surrendered 87 individuals under his supervision for the superior court. Joseph Comtois Elizabeth Clark and Thomas Higgins were sent to the Lowell jail after failing to maintain probation and appearing at the officer’s office. Most listed offenders progress toward reform but a few backsliders risk jail if they continue noncompliance.
Frank C. Redhead of Lowell and James W. Keegan rushed to the burning rear stairway after the alarm was pulled. They saved two girls from the blaze and assisted others fleeing from windows as flames swept the stairwell. One rescued woman was taken to the hospital.
Ministers of other churches express regret as Rev A E Wilson departs the city. A farewell reception at Paige Street Free Baptist Church featured dining, decorations, gifts including a gold watch, and remarks by visiting pastors. Families and committee members assisted, with music by the Ladies Lyceum orchestra and refreshments served.
Wood's jewelry store readies a second bundle sale to start Friday at 9 o clock. After the first sale drew thousands of bundles over four days, he plans richer presents and better goods, even using last year's stock, aiming to make it the biggest sale yet.
An audience filled the Chelmsford Street Free Baptist church last night for a concert directed by organist Wilfred Kershaw. The program featured Maud Huntington Benjamin and Osmond Long with multiple solos and readings, receiving strong applause and encores throughout.
At Dutton street Cumming box shop N Butterfield cut by a saw. two fingers badly lacerated and dressed at Emergency hospital. John Gair of Kitson Machine shop crushed finger in a rimming machine. amputation required at Emergency hospital. Gair resides at 749 Middlesex street.
The Sunday school membership contest ended with the Blues winning 25 new members and 62. . attendance rate, Reds close behind with 20 members and 63. . attendance. A post‑contest supper followed with readings by Eleanor Clifford and songs by Nettie Studley, piano by Rena Landers, in the vestry.
The Textile council met in special session at the request of the Cotton Spinners union. Three members fired recently from Merrimack mills claim workplace discrimination. Delegates unanimously sustain the spinners and await Agent Pead’s response to amicably adjust practices. A spinners committee will report next Wednesday on interviews with Agent Pead.
Evangelistic services resume at Worthen Street Baptist Church with larger crowds and a shared zeal to save souls. The pastor leads practical talks and weekly meetings continue, with Tuesday Bible study by the Y P S C E and special sermons on Thursday and Friday.
Unexpectedly vacated. One half of modern house nine rooms entirely separate. Hot and cold water bath sunny dry and exceedingly pleasant, just the kind in demand at present. Only $16 per month. T. H. Elliott, 64 Central Street.
The Alpine club finished its twelfth annual concert and ball in Associate hall with strong attendance and elegant decorations. The Middlesex orchestra of 10 played provided music from 7 to after 12, featuring selections such as Florodora and Martha. The grand march started after 9 with 52 couples, followed by extensive dancing and a lavish intermission supper.
The Benjamin Franklin Debating and Literary Club met at rooms 19 and 20 in Vincent block with John J. Wallace presiding. A communication from the American Debating Lyceum league was received. Members discussed a planned joint debate with Frederic T. Greenhalge Debating Society of the high school and heard essays by P. Begley on Geary law and Charles D Amour on Advice to Young Men. Recitations by Frank Higgins and John H. Murphy accompanied the meeting as two membership proposals were accepted.
At a meeting of the Lowell Evening High School alumni committee the following officers were elected to run the upcoming party General manager Miss Martha Gurtin assistant general manager Miss Mary Gallagher floor director Miss Margaret Cunniff assistant floor director Miss Mary Callahan chief aids Miss Mamie Kenney and Miss Teague
Mrs J P Taylor of North Tewksbury died at 678 Bridge Street after a long illness aged 75. She leaves three daughters and two sons. Alonzo Ordway, 84, died December 26 1901 in Union Indiana after a year of illness. Born November 16 1817 in Tunbridge Vermont, he lived 33 years in Lowell Massachusetts before moving to Billerica and later Union Iowa. He leaves a wife and three sons George, Frank and Lloyd.
The community held numerous funerals yesterday across several streets and cemeteries. Mary E. Duffy, Susan Parker, Mary Vowles, Carson F. Mann, and John Pirder were buried in local cemeteries with undertakers Molloy, Brooks, Young & Co, and Savage in charge. Services varied from church masses to home remembrances, with attendance by family, friends, and organizational delegations.
In this city on January 30 at 673 Bridge Street, Mrs J P Taylor is reported aged. The notice provides a terse death record with residence and name of the deceased.
Centralville lodge I O O F hosted a strong show of 40 skilled members performing the third degree with Shawsheen lodge of Billerica in attendance. A later program included a whist party, meals, and speeches, with various posts and clubs reporting routine sessions and social events through the night.
George F. Kenngett presided as host with songs by Miss Josephine MacDonald Miss Lulu Wenden and Miss Anna G Donaghue. Waitresses included Miss Lulu M Wenden Anna F Donaghue Minnie Smith Ethel Adams Mrs Mae Butters Cora Bartlett Mary Chute Sophia Baker Mrs Helena Corcoran Mrs Ida Howard and Mrs Josephine McDonald. Committee in charge listed Mrs Emma Taylor chairman along with several others.
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