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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1902

Page

10

Kennedy's Butter Thin Biscuit Ad Promotes Brand Quality

An old newspaper snippet promotes Kennedy's Butter Thin Biscuit with Kennedy's name on every package. It mentions local coal suppliers D W Horne & Son and Burn Wilson's coal, plus Babbitt Optical Co at 28 Dutton Street. It also notes a postponed Royal Arcanum picnic rescheduled for Thursday July 10 and ticket reuse.

Wilson D. W. Horne & Son Babbitt Optical Co Dutton Street Royal Arcanum Kennedy

Personal notes on travels and visits across New England and Europe

Daniel Raymond of Aubury California visits sister Mrs Wills in Lowell after 28 years away planning a Maine trip with relatives. Headlines recount G A R convention reception led by Miss Maude N Rundlett, and social visits by James Sullivan, George Reinhert, and a wave of Lowell residents sailing from East Boston aboard Saxonia. Other items list Kinney family travel, Murphy steamship bookings, and a Warwick England preaching engagement by Rev Dr Huntington.

Daniel Raymond Aubury Cal D. M. Wills Middlesex Street Maine Wills Raymond West California New York Saratoga Springs Grand Union Hotel Maude N. Rundlett Jane B. Newton James Sullivan George Reinhert St. Patrick's Cathedral Mary Kelley Madison Street Edwin E. Kinney W. D. Kinney Osterville Mass E. B. Peabody Fred Petz Victoria A. Lockhead Walker Street Lowell Murphy's” Steamship Agency Boston Cunard Line Saxonia Martin Moran Ellen G. Moran Walter Longbottom Lucy Booth Arthur Albert Percy Booth Mildred Fowler George Gale Oliver Wass Agnes Hayes Bridget McCarthy Jennie D. Holmes James H. Scott S. R. Thomson Marion McCord Beech Street Quebec Montreal Dundee Rouse’s Point Henry H. Harris Varnum School Liverpool Cunard England J. H. Wheeler Sherrie Wheeler Edith E. Potter Brookline L. Mabel Spencer A. E. Gaskill Cambridge F. G. Curtis Harriet Weiler C. 8. Broughton Co. G U. S. Infantry Philippines Reform Club Louise L. Heureux Lilla Mahah Providence Pawtucket R. I Rea A. Emerson H. R. Barker Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Dr. Huntington High Street Warwick

Lowell Social Club Elects Officers for Six Months

The Lowell Social Club elected its officers for the next six months at yesterdays meeting. President Henry Richardson. vice president Charles E Blake. secretary Henry Westerstrand. treasurer Robert Cudworth. financial secretary A Watson. board of management George Emsley John Brown Albert Anderson. auditors Robert Libbey John Palm. The grand opening committee report shows a financial success as the club enters the season with large membership.

Henry Richardson Charles E. Blake Henry Westerstrand Robert Cudworth A. Watson George Emsley John Brown Albert Anderson Robert Libbey John Palm

Fr O Laverty Visits Redemptorists At St Michael’s

Rev Fr O Laverty C SS RR Visitor of the Redemptorists preached at St Michael’s church high mass on Sunday morning. He spoke on By their fruits ye shall know them, applying the gospel to the Catholic individual home and society.

O’laverty C. SS. R Order of the Redemptorists Redemptorist St. Michael's Church Fr. O'Laverty

Father John’s Medicine Praised by Father for Childs Bronchitis

S Milligan of Pawtucket Rhode Island testifies that after trying Father John’s Medicine with success for his daughter who has had bronchitis since infancy, it saves doctors’ bills in his house.

S. Milligan Pawtucket, R. L John

Derby & Morse Men Lost With Cumberland Sinking

Four Lowell men from Derby and Morse bound for Lubec Me to wire lighting for the town perished when the steamer Cumberland was run down by the Admiral Farragut off Boston Light. Tools and a company automobile were lost, with estimated replacements of hundreds of dollars.

Cumberland United States Fruit Company Admiral Farragut Boston Light Lowell Charles F. Morse Derby & Morse Walter Harriman Carl Perkins Frank Hall Lubec Eastport Mr. Morse Harriman Mr. Harriman Perkins Hall Morse Derby Boston Derby & Morse Company

Fourth of July at Juniper Point Salem celebrates with fires and ships

The Fourth of July at Juniper Point Salem features fireworks bonfires and noisy celebrations. Admiral Farragut’s Hartford cruised into Salem harbor drawing crowds from Winter Island and nearby towns. Local yachts including Doris and a Marblehead-flagged craft drew visitors while bands concerts and fish dinners enlivened the holiday. Hot, wet weather kept many away from beaches though trains and trolley parties continued to bring crowds to this coastal resort.

Juniper Point Salem Mass United States Hartford Winter Island Havana Admiral Farragut Salem Harbor Kansas Mal-De-Mer Doris Harry Wood Charles R. Wood City Proctor Moore Boston Joseph Battles Lowell Marblehead The Point Charles E. Gee Mr. Rice Salem Cadet Band Brunswick John Lennon Mooney Boston & Maine Walter L. Parker Ocean View Charles F. Grover New England Telegraph and Telephone Company Bachelder Julia Bachelder Paul Bachelder Beach Avenue John Washburn Belmont Street George E. Perley H. Fletcher Abbott Jacques Arthur D. Prince Daniel A. Swan E. W. Lovejoy Manchester-by-the-Sea

Six Months Fire Alarms and Major Losses Cited

Data from Chief Hosmer covers six months ending June 30 with alarm counts by type. Major losses over 1000 dollars occurred at Harriman's suspender works, Carter's furniture, O Donnell Gilbride, Osgood's, Ingham's Church Street store, Middlesex Street restaurant, Stott's block, a cotton car on B M tracks, and Criterion Knitting. Most fires were accidental with matches blamed. one hotel firebug remains unidentified.

Hosmer Bell Harriman’s Osgood’s William A. Ingham’s Church Street Middlesex Street Stott’s Criterion Knitting Company Old City

VANDAL ATTACK DAMAGES PRINCIPAL GRENE HOME AT ANDOVER

The residence of Principal William S. Greene at 454 Andover Street suffered heavy damage the night before the Fourth as rockets shattered parlor windows and tore bric a brac and curtains. Ten panes were broken and interior damage was extensive while the Greene family were at the beach. Nearby, Cyrus W. Irish’s home had previously been attacked by schoolboys who were lectured by Supt. Moffatt at the police station.

William S. Greene Andover Street Supt. Moffatt

Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Mayme Kane

A pleasant surprise party was held at Miss Mayme Kane’s home at 58 Common Street Saturday evening. About 30 friends called and presented her with a mahogany music cabinet for her 19th birthday. Miss Pauline Delmore gave the presentation speech. Games and refreshments followed. many other presents were also given.

Mayme Kane Common Street Pauline Delmore Miss Kane

French Baptist Mission Sunday School Officers Elected

The French Baptists mission Sunday school elected officers led by President Deacon F. Perron and Superintendent M. G. Desforge. Other appointees include Secretary A. Adams Treasurer N. Belanger Financial Secretary E. Desforge Organist A. Adams Librarian Mrs. M. Belanger and teachers across three classes led by Pastor La Fleur Deacon Larriviere M. H. Dubois and Miss E. La Fleur for the children’s department.

The French Baptists Mission F. Perron M. G. Desforge A. Adams N. Belanger E. Desforge M. Belanger Pastor la Fleur Larriviere M. H. Dubois E. la Fleur

Painting With Devoe Lead and Zinc Outlasts Mixes

A building can be painted with fewer gallons of Devoe Lead and Zinc than with Mixed Paints and will wear twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand, offering longer durability and efficiency.

Rain Record Shatters in Cherapingi India 1841

In 1841 Cherapingi India the town registered a world record rainfall of one hundred fifty inches in under a week. The downpour amount equaled roughly five England yearly totals in a single week and stunned observers with unprecedented volume.

Cherapingi India England

Fraternal G A R Circles Hold Meetings and Events

Fraternal groups in Salem and Lawrence host gatherings with a flag given for an altar. Jane B Newton circle plans a lawn party July 26 at Mrs. Rundlett’s home. Garfield circle expects a basket picnic July 9 in Burnham's Grove near Glen Forest with free admittance and invitations to Ladd Whitney and Haverhill circles.

Jane B. Newton Jennie Teel Salem F. G. Rundlett Shaw Street James A. Garfield Lawrence Burnham's Grove Glen Forest Grove

Mikado Opens Lakeview Theatre Season With Strong Cast

The Lakeview theatre inaugurated the season with two Mikado performances by Joseph J. Flynn's Colonial opera company. James Gilbert led the cast as the Mikado with Joseph W. Smith as Nanki Poo and Ben Lodge as Ko Ko. The trio of Yum Yum Pitti Sing and Peep Bo impressed, Margaret Baxter portrayed Katisha, and the chorus sang well. The production was well staged with fine costumes and effective stage work, earning enthusiastic notices and capacity crowds.

Lakeview Theatre Joseph J. Flynn Colonial Opera Company Nanki Poo Ben Lodge Ko-Ko Ben Arthur Seaton al. Wilson Almora Hallan Yum Yum Rita Wilson Pitti Sing Polly Chase Peep Bo Margaret Baxter Gilbert

Lowell Sailors Desert Deserters Named for Citizenship

Acting Mayor Badger reported Capt G W Pigman of the U S S Wabash has informed that two Lowell sailors, John Duffy of 93 John Street and Thomas Keefe of 64 Chestnut Street, have deserted and should be struck from citizenship eligibility lists. Badger will notify police chiefs and voting registrars.

Badger G. W. Pigman Wabash Lowell John Duffy John Street Thomas Keefe Chestnut Street

Prof Donnelly Aerial Exhibition At Willow Dale

A large crowd witnessed Prof Donnelly shoot from a cannon to 5000 feet in the air yesterday. He and Mile Zara plan repeat performances tomorrow Thursday and on Friday Saturday and Sunday afternoons with night ascensions on several evenings this week.

Willow Dale N. E. Donnelly Donnelly Mile Zara

Letter Carriers Meet Discuss Denver Convention Delegate

The Letter Carriers' association held its regular monthly meeting last night. Delegate Charles Carey spoke about George S. Howard, the newly elected local delegate to the Denver convention from September 1 to 6. Joseph Ward is the alternate for Mr. Howard.

Letter Carriers’ Association Charles Carey Scranton George S. Howard Denver Col Howard Joseph Ward

Laxative Bromo Quinine Taviets Box Signature

The label proclaims Genning Laxative Bromo Quinine Taviets as the realty cure for a cold in one day. The claim appears on every box, suggesting rapid relief though no corroborating evidence is provided.

City Hall committees discuss sewer and damage petitions

Wire and accounts committees met to review multiple claims and petitions. Marie Correa seeks 700 dollars for flooded cellar, P Lanade claims 410.31 for bakery flood damage, Catherine OConnell seeks 125 for a fall, architect Harry Graves requests 1000, Torrent Veteran Firemen seek 25, and other pole and conduit matters were discussed with hearings granted or tabled. The day ended with an outdoor session and adjournment at 4 55.

Committee On Claims Marie Correa Emery Street E. D.mcvey Burns Worcester Welch Palm Maria Correa Committee On Sewers P. Lanade Salem Street Catherine O’connell Eleventh Street Harry Prescott Graves Huntington Hall Graves Manchester Unity

Sewer committee reviews water trouble sites in city

Acting Mayor Badger and Aldermen Barton and O Sullivan met to inspect two troublesome areas for surface water. They plan to divert flood water from Holden property between Westford and Princeton streets to nearby brooks feeding Black brook, then assess Manchester street land south of the railroad for sewer connections to Lincoln and Border streets.

Carmichael Derby Badger New England Telephone and Telegraph Company B Street Crosby Street Middlesex Women’s Club N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co Cheever Philip Tenth Sheldon Bridge Streets Lowell Electric Light Company Carlisle Street Fairview Street Burt Preston Gorham Thorndike Postal Telegraph Company Western Union Company Barton and O'Sullivan Beals F. W.farnham Westford Street Princeton Street Holden Black Brook Dartmouth Ave Tyler Park Blackbrook Manchester Street Court Street Lincoln Border Street

Morin Marceau Tie The Knot At St Joseph Parish

Peter Morin and Rose Marceau married at St Josephs parochial residence at 11 oclock Sunday. The ceremony was performed by Rev Fr Campeau O M I with witnesses Peter Morin the groom father and Napoleon Marceau the bride father.

Peter Morin Rose Marceau St. Joseph's Fr. Campeau Napoleon Marceau

Pretty wedding at St Patrick's chapel

A Sunday evening ceremony in the chapel of St Patrick's parochial residence united Alfred Morse and Nellie McGrath in marriage. Rev Culbert officiated with Julia McGrath as bridesmaid and Virgil McCoy as best man. The bride wore white chiffon over silk and carried bride roses. Afterwards they greeted relatives and friends at the bride’s home.

St. Patrick's Alfred Morse Nellie McGrath Culbert Julia McGrath Virgil McCoy

Obituary notices for Mary Masterson and Joseph McLaughlin

Mary Masterson aged 33 died Sunday night at 17 Pollard Street leaving husband Joseph and four children Mary Katie E Agnes J and Francis J plus two sisters one in city and one in California Joseph McLaughlin aged 30 died at home 431 Lakeview Avenue last evening He leaves three brothers John Peter and Henry and three sisters Jennie Rose and Mrs Mary Rourke

Mary Masterson Pollard Street Joseph Mary Katie E Agnes J Francis J California Joseph McLaughlin Lakeview Avenue John Peter Henry Jennie Rose Mary Rourke

Funeral Notices for Hall Culakieviz Healey

Funeral services were held yesterday for George H. Hall at his parents home with Rev. Smith T. Ford officiating. Burials followed at Edson cemetery with pallbearers Edward Combes Edward Shaughnessy and Joseph Sweeney. Also noted: funeral of St Jania and Strike Culakieviz twins at St Peter's cemetery with burial by Bilodeau Undertaker. Another service for David Healey at 26 Princeton Street with Rev J F Allen presiding. Pallbearers included David Healey Jr George S Healey George W Healey and C S Livingston. Burial at Lowell cemetery with Rev Mr Allen at the grave and Undertaker Brooks in charge.

George H. Hall Mellen’s Court Fayette Street Smith T. Ford Mamie Hall Larkin Watson Miss Shaw Clark Edward Combes Edward Matthew Shaughnessy Joseph Sweeney Edson Omli Cemetery Molloy Mr. Ford St. Jania Strike Peter Culakieviz St. Peter’s Cemetery Bilodeau David Healey Princeton Street J. F. Allen David Healey, Jr George S George W. Healey and Co. S. Livingston Lowell Cemetery Mr. Allen Wondertaker Brooks

Obituaries for Mary M. Bean and Joseph McLaughlin

Mary M. Bean aged 84 died at her grandson's residence 9 Clarke Street on July 6 with funeral from the same address Wednesday at 1 PM. Friends invited. Joseph McLaughlin aged 30 died at his home 431 Lakeview Avenue on July 7.

Bean Clarke Street Mary M. Bean McLaughlin Lakeview Avenue Joseph McLaughlin

Joy Line Express Service Expands to New England Routes

Joy Steamship company launches an independent express service between New York and Providence with connections to nearby cities. The enterprise has proven profitable and may extend soon to Boston and major New England towns. Freight office is at 308 Congress street Boston, telephone 4147 Main.

Joy Steamship Company New York Providence Carrie Boston New England Congress Street Main

Hart Left Hand At Middlesex Mills Report

Alfred Wagner of 537 Gorham Street, an employee at Middlesex mills, caught his left hand in a gear while working yesterday afternoon and suffered a severe crush. He was treated at the Emergency hospital.

Alfred Wagner Gorham Street Middlesex Mills

Confidence in Nature Redefines Summer Beauty

The piece argues that crimping pins and curling tongs are obsolete for the summer girl as charm shifts away from artificial fluffiness. It asserts renewed faith in natural appearance and reassures that grooming no longer hinges on contrived grooming aids.

International Quarterly expands with new departments

The July McClure's cover features Betty Carewe from Booth Tarkington's Indiana novel Hereafter. The International Monthly becomes the International Quarterly, issuing first in September at four dollars per year or one dollar and a quarter per issue. Two new sections will critique current literature and cover drama and fine art, while editorial direction remains unchanged.

July McClure Betty Carewe Booth Tarkington Indiana International Tne Joseph

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