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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
12
The note lists daylight and lunar times for July with sunrise length of day at 4.25 hours, sunset at 14.50 hours, moonrise at 7.33 p m. and related timings. It reads like a compact almanac entry summarizing solar and lunar events for the month.
Lowell Daily Courier reports Burn Wilsons coal supply and Conway Transfer eight wagons for hire. On sale today Maslin jewelry 6 14 cents per case. Basement Department Cook Taylor furnaces and second hand models at John Callaghans 463 Merrimack St. The Babbitt Co opticians at 28 Dutton St offers eye care. Sufferer praises Dean’s Ointment for leg itch and burning relief citing C W Lenhart of Bowling Green.
Miss Julia Fox and Miss Edith Kelley return from Hampton beach guests of Misses Alice and Annie Parker. Rev. F. I. Kelley stays with his sister Mrs. J. A. Rice in Worcester. Mrs. O. E. Warren visits Old Douglass for 10 days, with Mrs. O. L. W. Brown and daughter Helen at the same place. Dr. and Mrs. Truveau spend two weeks at Sabrevois, P. Q. A party travels to Lake Nagog for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Jones stay at Sunapee Lake. Miss Louise Lock and Miss Mae Hinton travel to Robbinston for six weeks. Miss Lizzie S. Reeves journeys to Bradford. Eva Lombard visits Belgrade. Mrs. William Goss and Miss Mary Chute stay in Portland and dine with the Rebeccas at Peak's Island. Mrs. W. A. Chase and son remain at Laconia. Clara J. Blood is at Laconia. Miss Alice Sullivan visits Miss Carolyn Tyrrell at the Oaklands. Frances L. Bennett and Etta Rutherford attend Old Orchard. Mrs. Joseph Stuart rents a cottage at Juniper Point. her daughter Charlotte and friends Maggie Reid and Mary Williamson vacation there. Lieut. Alexander Greig to report to Fort H. G. Wright for joint maneouvres on August 1. Cunard steamer Ivernia leaves East Boston for Liverpool with Lowell travelers aboard through Murphy's agency.
Old Orchard Me will host its first camp meeting July 28 to August 12, drawing many visitors to the resort. Round trip tickets at reduced rates from Boston locations will be sold July 28 to August 12 and return July 29 to August 13, available at major stations on the Boston & Maine railroad and at Boston ticket offices.
The committee on fire department led by Alderman Molloy met at city hall to consider adding personnel for Truck 3 and Hose 10. Chief Hosmer requested the extra man, and a recommendation of 3600 was voted for the purpose. Minor items were tabled and the committee adjourned.
Barbers met at 22 Middle Street last evening to vote on Labor Day turnout. Four new members were admitted and three propositions were considered, with a decision to be made at the first regular August meeting.
Y W C A notes announce the Comfort club monthly gathering this evening at 7 30 at 373 Westford street the residence of Mrs Carr.
Oil paintings and mirrors from last Saturday's auction are being offered at private sale in our store at low prices. Goods are about one fourth of their real value. Visit GEO. E. MAKER at the corner of John and Merrimack Streets to buy a fine picture for a small amount.
Advertisement claims Devoe Lead and Zinc paint covers with fewer gallons than Mixed Paints and lasts twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand, positioning the product as a durable coating option for buildings.
Count Arnold Graf zur Lippe of Vienna arrives in New York aboard the Furst Bismarck and visits Livingston Avenue hosts Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Williams. A priest and noble, Lippe speaks seven languages, was ordained in Rome in 1873, and has been honored by the Pope. He attends Mass at St Peter's, Immaculate Conception, and St John's hospital chapel, praises American Tallways, and plans a western tour after a stay in the city.
Juniper Point Salem Massachusetts prepares for Old Home Week on Wednesday July 30 with a large fireworks display lanterns and bonfires from Beverly to Gloucester plus harbor lights from yachts domes and canoes. A committee led by Mr. Rice coordinates activities as visitors flock to Fort Lee Willows and Misery Island for a week of receptions parades and exhibitions by life saving service crews and the Hartford warship.
At Susa near Tunis the trial of the Marquis de Mores murderers began. Three assailants were captured in 1898. Hamma Ben Youssef is dead. Elkheir and Hamma Chiekh face charges with seventeen accomplices still at large. The Marquis widow sought a 5000 franc reward and criticizes the government for security lapses. The case may run a week.
A nationwide strike begins as gold beaters protest employments of women mould fill ers at 18 cents versus prior 90 cents. In Philadelphia 86 beaters and 40 apprentices walk out, with reports of similar action in New York Chicago and Boston. Union president Ellis Gray cites 400 members nationwide demanding women filler discharge and work returned to beaters.
The Old Home Week committee at city hall approved $100 more for the veteran firemen’s muster. Sealed bids for illuminating city hall were reviewed, with contract to Tucke & Parker proposed for 600 to 1000 lamps and national colors on the entrance. 32 tubs entered, including Roxbury’s Roleburies and Cambridge’s Red Jackets.
The passage notes a civic event with two groups, a band and a drum corps, to perform in a parade. The committee adjourned with future call, several mayors may attend the firemen muster, and Acting Mayor Badger will host a noon dinner for the visiting dignitaries.
Joseph J Flynn's Colonial Comic Opera company opens week three at Lakeview Theatre with Giroffe Giroffa. Ben Lodge stars as Don Bolero with Margaret Baxter and Almora Hallam alternating the title role. Joseph W. Smith handles the tenor part, Alfred Slaton as Mourzouk, May Fisher and Rheta Wilson as Pedro and Paquita. An enlarged chorus supports the concerted music, and the production promises large attendances all week.
A letter to Lowell Board of Trade invites members to a public hearing at Lowell City Hall on July 24 at 745 p m to hear the Day System garbage disposal plan. Speakers include Louis H Schneider of American Underwriting and A C Day of United States Garbage Reduction, inventor of the Day System.
Mr. Geo W Gilbert of 98 Andrews Street and Miss Daisy E Brainard of 288 Westford Street were married Monday July 14 at 3 30 pm by Rev George F Kenngett at his residence 296 Liberty Street.
Boston goldbeaters join a strike for higher wages as master beaters vow to resist. Employers contend New York firms pay less, citing over seven thousand dollars yearly in excess costs, while a demand to discharge women fillers sparks additional friction. The dispute signals a prolonged, hard fight ahead.
Fitzsimmons arrived from Skagg's Springs and will train in San Francisco this week for the pending Jeffries contest. The Cornishman looks in good condition and plans to work up to Friday after minimal Sunday workouts. Pool rooms show betting at 10 to 4 in favor of Jeffries as excitement builds in sporting circles.
London July 21 The Westminster Gazette reports directors of spinning firms in Ashton and Stalybridge Lancashire have been approached by American cotton growers about selling their properties Shareholder meetings will be held soon to discuss the matter.
Deputy U S Customs official Charles W Bailey of Newport reports the capture of four Chinamen and two companions tied to smuggling from Canada at Eden. Named defendants Ernest Biyan and Martin Butler of Montreal were jailed in $500 bail. Also seized: a two horse team.
The executor announces a 5 pm auction on July 23 1902 for the Highlands residence at 48 Marlborough Street Lowell. The property, 60 by 114 feet, includes nine rooms plus a carriage house and stables, recently renovated with new gas fixtures, paint, and a Victor boiler. A $500 deposit is required to bid. highest bidder receives the property. James P. Dugdale is executor, James J. Kerwin attorney.
The New Hampshire Veterans Association held a meeting in Post 120 hall last night and elected officers including President C. W. Philbrick Vice President James McLaughlin Secretary C. H. Stickney Treasurer E. E. Wheeler Auditing committee George E. Clogston E. R. Fife F. E. Butler Board of directors E. R. Fife William Clifford C. H. Stickney A. W. Stockwell Daniel Reynolds John Cochran R04 Wasley Delegate to The Wiers Erastus Newton
A historical note recalls the 1774 Priestley discovery of oxygen, an active air element, followed by nitrogen two years later. Early science clung to phlogiston ideas as oxygen was called dephlogisticated air, while seeking the missing fire element.
John L. Stoddard defeats Pucks boast of girdling the earth in forty minutes with his lectures. The reader can travel the globe in minutes by having Stoddard's talks in the house, exploring lands brought to the fireside without leaving home.
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