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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1902
Page
3
Massachusetts marks its first Old Home Week with church services and 10 programmes. Stow and Byfield observe 200th anniversaries, while Melrose Fitchburg hold services. An orphanage tour led by Mr. Daniels seeks funds for running costs. 436 children remain in care.
Byfield parish and church celebrated two centuries of founding with hundreds from surrounding towns attending. Morning services at 10.30 were led by Rev. M. D. Adams. Rev. J. N. Lowell preached the sermon. A union service followed with Rev. David C. Torrey and Rev. William Shenk. The 2 p.m. program featured music and an address by Rev. John L. Elwell of Washington, D. C.
Fitchburg July 27 opening services in Old Home Week observances filled city churches with former pastors and community leaders delivering sermons and speeches on church influence, city life, progress, and religious nurture across several congregations. Stow also marked its 200th church anniversary with services and a sermon on New England religious nurture.
Paul G. Daniels, general superintendent of Jenkins Orphanage in Charleston, is in the city with six children from the home. His singing band of pickaninnies, three boys and three girls, is drawing crowds and Daniels plans nightly appearances in halls or churches during his stay in Lowell.
Zion Cricket club held a lawn party led by a committee including Whitworth Barry Pickles Croft Hindle and Logan. Winners ranged from Stevens in the 100 yard dash to Miss Donahue in the ladies 78 yard race, with a tied go as you please cricket match ending in a draw and evening lanterns lighting the grounds with Gross's orchestra providing the music.
The Burke Temperance Institute held a special meeting in Mid dle street to hear a committee report on charges against officers regarding money matters. A member recounted that an officer received $25 to pay a debt, but the payment was not made. the officer said it was for painting and repairs and that he was one of the workers who received part of the sum. No action was taken, and the issue will be revisited at the next regular meeting Tuesday evening.
The sub committee of the Trades and Labor council met at 22 Middle Street yesterday to arrange Labor Day events. A parade marshal was discussed but no action taken. Peter F Brady of the Painters union is a leading candidate for marshal. A badges committee was formed and sports may be held at South Common. The group will report progress and reconvene next Sunday to finalize plans.
Charles E Stevens formerly with Parker Coal and Wood Co was arrested in Boston on a warrant charging embezzlement of 2009. He was brought to Lowell by Captain Kew and Chief Inspector Donaldson and locked up at police headquarters pending a hearing. He was bailed out.
The Textile council held a special meeting to elect a one year trustee for the Lowell Textile school. Michael Dugan was the successful candidate. The committee arranging the excursion Labor Day reported progress and the souvenir publisher was appointed.
Albertine Page sued Orr Riley in a civil session before Judge Pickman. On March 15, 1901, Page alleges a dog owned by Riley attacked her on Lakeview Avenue, throwing her to the ground and injuring her knee. Counsel were F. P. Rivet for the plaintiff and John J. Hogan for the defendant. The judge took the case under consideration.
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Dr. Eugene Grissom a noted alienist and neurologist, 71, shot himself at his son’s home in Washington. A Civil War veteran, former North Carolina insane asylum superintendent, he lectured on insanity and authored True and False Experts. He had long suffered from morose mood and narcotics use.
Real estate transfers listed across Lowell and nearby towns include multiple parcels and buildings on Highland Avenue Sargent Street Lakeview Avenue Marlborough Street and Second Avenue among others. Transactions involve numerous buyers and sellers with nominal prices and final estate details for properties in Billerica Wilmington Dunstable Westford Dracut Chelmsford and associated areas.
Port of Spain reports General Luciano Mendoza learning that Castro was receiving reinforcements from Trujillo. He halted a 1000 strong relief column led by Leopoldo Baptista near Alto de La Palma, defeating them and capturing their ammunition. Baptista’s forces retreated to Carache in Los Andes.
New York reports Judge E H Gary of the United States Steel Corporation received a despatch from President Charles M Schwab dated Atlantic City saying he was almost fully rescued from his attack on illness yesterday. Schwab added that he had not been very ill.
Port au Prince July 27 three thousand men under General Sant Foix Colin move to oppose General Jumeau who backs M Firmin. A decisive action is expected today in the district as the two sides confront one another with military posture and political stakes.
Major General MacArthur and his staff inspected Fort Rodman in New Bedford today. The party arrived by a special electric train from the New Bedford line, viewed the fort, then departed for Newport.
The Lowell Gas Light company plans to install these lights to illuminate stores halls and large areas. They provide a large volume of light with better diffusion steadier output and lower cost than an electric arc system.
Mixed OCR fragment lists July sale prices for men’s Jersey underwear in pink and blue at 25c regular. Sea Island Cotton shirts at 50c. six negligee shirts in Madras and percales at 1 to 1.25 dollars. IC regular 1.50, sale price 1 dollar. Mentions authors and unclear text.
A fragment from a newspaper ad lists July sale prices for numerous sewing supplies including Linen Bureau Scarfs 18x50 at regular 69c, Trimmed Sailors 49c, various hair pins, darning balls, Kid Hair Curlers, tracing wheels, Velveteen Binding, Stockinette Dress Shield, Nickle Safety Pins, Aluminum Thimbles, Gold Eye Needles, Ladies Hosiery, and Lisle thread items with marked discounts.
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