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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
12
A Strawberry festival sale and entertainment is planned by the Girls' Friendly Society in the parish rooms of St. Anne's church for next Wednesday evening. The event is part of a community effort with proceeds supporting local activities.
Mrs. Matthew Murphy sails for Europe on July 4 for two months. Newport clerk Ralph W. Clogston visits friends in the city. Jack and Arthur Burrows entertain their father Robert Burrows of Manchester, England. Mrs. Dana Webster and daughters visit Miss Gertrude Huntley. Miss Mary Ort hosts a senior-class party at her Bellegrove camp. Bible class at John Corbin’s home on Dartmouth Avenue. Rev. Mr. Cornall arrives to preach his first sermon after recent graduation from Taylor University. William A. Mack and daughter honor Memorial Day in Amherst and visit Mont Vernon. Gee Putnam also travels there. Merrill Stevens visits from Claremont to the Chelmsford celebration and visits R. O. Adams. Mrs. Pollard will host Middlesex Women’s Club rooms on June Mondays.
The body of Willie McDonald was recovered about 2 o'clock this morning in the Western canal, roughly 100 yards from the earlier accident site where the boy had fallen in.
The Massachusetts W C T U plans a memorial service at Tremont Temple Boston on June 6 from 1 to 1 15. The floor will be reserved for White Ribboners until 11 45 a m. Tickets for floor admission available at the Tremont Temple side door. Please wear white ribbons. The England revival is said to be fueling Mormon growth in the north.
A vintage health notice warns that catarrh endangers lungs and stomach causing consumption, dyspepsia, nervous debility and numerous troubles. Father John’s Medicine is praised for soothing, healing, and building up the system to stimulate all organs to function.
In a police court session, Waltonians described as fishermen faced drunkenness charges. John H. Dunlavey received six months in the common jail after a lengthy criminal record. Michael J. Carroll also drew six months, while Terence McQuade paid a six dollar fine and was released. John and Mary Frain faced separate neglect and drunkenness charges resulting in Mary’s 15 day common jail sentence.
Cornelius McAuliffe aged 60 died Friday at Medfield Massachusetts. The body was taken to J. F. O'Donnell & Sons chapel and will be sent by Lawrence Sunday morning for burial. James Fleming a well known young man died last evening at his mother Mrs Bridget Fleming's home at 155 Market Street.
Funeral services were held for William H. Murray a meningitis victim with burial at St Patrick's cemetery under T J McDermott. Louis Duarte aged three years had services from 226 Charles street and burial at St Patrick's. Ann Langton aged 79 died at city hospital and body moved to Undertaker P H Savage. Mrs Ellen Madel aged 67 10 months to be buried Sunday at 2 30 from 673 Broadway. Jennie Lord aged 63 died at city hospital with Undertaker J W Brooks.
Springfield June 3 An attempt to reorganize the United Button Company which has been in bankruptcy since August 6 1904. Bond holders and creditors would take over via formal auction sale. Plan calls for 10 year 5 percent general mortgage bonds and 10 year 5 percent income bonds to secure obligations. Capital stock set at 800000 in hands of four trustees as collateral for bond payments. Old firm was capitalized at 1200000 and owned factories in Springfield Easthampton and Boston.
The local Cambridge grand jury list includes George A Richards Sybil F Kelley Joseph E Forget larceny and breaking and entering cases Frank E Quinn Victor Paradis two cases Joseph E Forget larceny and breaking and entering Joseph E Bosquet larceny James Flakios Mary Manzonia adultery William St Peter John Russell breaking and entering larceny James Corantes assault with a knife Daniel J Moran Minnie Cloutier adultery William H Dudley Carrie E Wilson adultery James Critchley breaking and entering larceny Frank E Quinn Joseph Savory breaking and entering larceny Mary Downs alias larceny Robert E Kenney embezzlement Patrick J Smith larceny malicious injury to wires William Cc Hewes breaking and entering larceny Frank Cohane breaking and entering larceny
Boston June 3 The U S S Vesuvius once the navy s only dynamite gunboat will reenter commission in a few days at Charlestown yard now designated a torpedo training ship. She will be based at Newport torpedo station with 200 spent to refit for new duties.
In Lynn on June 3 a body of a unknown man about 42 was found face down on King's Beach Swampscott by George D. Foster. Authorities suspect accidental drowning after a 48 hour exposure. autopsy planned. Cash $591 found in pockets. clothing described. weight about 160 pounds.
Decree nisi for desertion granted to George Taylor Johnson of Cambridge with custody of a minor child. Emma Westerstrand vs Henry Westerstrand for gross intoxication habits. Alice M Gammon vs Roland T Gammon decree nisi for desertion with custody to libelant. $5 per week support. Mrs Golmman testified of May 13 1898 marriage and desertion since. Samuel Kirkland vs Margaret Kirkland libel dismissed. Probate court adjourned after will contest hearing. further arguments planned.
A Friday night Y M C A meeting featured H W Gibson of the state boys section discussing camp life in preparation for a local Y M C A camp at North Littleton this summer. More than 150 boys and their parents attended, with the camp scheduled from July 5 to August 5.
An advertisement touts Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea for beauty, complexion, and health. It claims clear skin, bright eyes, red lips, and good health with tea or tablets at 35 cents, by Ellingwood & Co.
Lithia tablets packaged in glass bottles provide a convenient way to prepare Lithia water at home. Each tablet contains five grains of lithium citrate. Sold by Carleton and Hovey at the corner of Merrimack and Shattuck streets.
On Monday June 5 1905 at 430 PM under probate court warrant commissioner Stanley E Qua will sell a three story two tenement house with about 2707 square feet of land on Church Street Middlesex County Massachusetts The No 50 tenants seven rooms with summer kitchen and separate doors No 52 tenant eight rooms with summer kitchen and separate doors The property is in fair condition occupied by two good tenants rents about 372 dollars yearly Lot frontage about 43 feet with yard space and access to an adjoining passage Way near post office between Ingham and Shedd The auction demands 300 dollars paid to the auctioneer when struck off.
Tuesday June 6 1905 at 4 30 o clock administrator's sale of a beautiful residence and 8750 square feet of land at 73 Third Street Centralville. The house features ten rooms furnace gas lighting and a fine cellar with basement workroom washroom and coal storage and the property includes a two stall barn garden fruit trees and shrubs. Terms require 400 paid to the auctioneer when struck off. DR Omer P Porter Administrator.
On Wednesday June 7 at 430 pm an absolute sale by auction will offer two buildings at 122 and 124 Fletcher Street with about 4600 square feet of land. The 122 124 block is a two and a half story complex used as a blacksmith shop and storage above, while 124 hosts a junk shop and a wheelwright shop. Frontage runs about 81 feet on Fletcher and 84 feet through a perpetual passageway to Rock Street. the site is pitched as ideal for light manufacturing with easy access and versatile use pending minimal conversion. Deposit of 400 is due at sale. other terms announced. Co. F. Keyes in charge.
The remark suggests that a leader could have prevented most of the war by proposing to Russians to extract their ships with the Obtundine System of Painless Dentistry. This unusual idea frames a historical junction in a satirical or critical light, implying alternative diplomacy or gimmickry as a peace lever.
Dr A J Gagnon provides dental services to a large client base at 466 Merrimack Street, drawing many satisfied patients. The ad-style notice highlights strong turnout and steady demand for his care.
Saturday June 10 1905 at 3 o clock a public auction sale of a two tenement house store and about 2500 square feet of land at No 39 and 41 Cedar Street. Property features gas lighting sewerage and rental income about $204 yearly. Frontage 32 feet level yard space and good tenement district. Terms include a $350 deposit with balance at sale. other terms announced at sale.
Auctioneer to sell a three tenement house at 30 Kinsman Street regardless of weather. The property rents for 216 yearly, with a 3400 square foot lot, 34 by 100 feet, in a good neighborhood. A $200 deposit due when the bid is struck off. Auction Saturday June 10 1905 at 5:15 PM.
An absolute public sale is set for Saturday June 10 1905 at 4 30 pm for an eight room dwelling barn hennery and about 11868 square feet of land at 4658 Wilder Street with frontage details on Wilder Street and Winthrop Avenue. The seller C F Key SS in charge invites bidders, notes terms of 350 deposit and 50 after strike, and mentions a fine building site adjacent.
I have on my books a number of parcels of property in different sections of the city. It would be to your advantage if you want to buy or sell at public auction or private sale to call at my office, 52 Central Street. Open every evening. Telephone 1485.
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