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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
9
A brief sketch of the Sabba Day house in Centre village Billerica dating to 1768. It explains why the building was created to host Sunday visits between morning and afternoon church services and how foot stoves and long sermons shaped early parish life.
An appreciative crowd attended the North Billerica Baptist church concert last evening. Performances by Miss Eth el Ranger of Lowell and Miss Ella Reilly highlighted solos and organ selections. James H. Gannon and Dr. Robert Farquhar provided strong baritone and instrumental tones. Mrs. F. L. Roberts and Master Herbert C. Mallinson also impressed. Ice cream and cake followed in the vestry.
Charles C. Johnson bought the F. E. Richardson estate while Newport resident Alden Hubbard and Woodstock visitor Thomas M. Clarrigan appeared in town. The Billerica Historical Society received 250th anniversary souvenir china as a musicale benefits the Improvement Society. Memorial Day band concert drew late arrivals. Wamesit Club met with Cooper as the author discussed, reading by Mr. Robbins and anecdotes by Mr. Winkler. Mrs. Sara Russell Burrows of Newark visits, and a deer was seen in Walter Fuller’s cornfield, prompting a close approach by Mr. Fuller.
The Chelmsford celebration report misstated former Governor Long's teaching record. He did not teach in Chelmsford but served as principal of Westford Academy, teaching in Westford and overseeing local students.
Westford observers note rival towns tout Gov Long for esteem while local events unfold. The W C T U meets at Union Congregational church Monday at 3 pm with the Boston flower mission superintendent giving an address. Ice cream and cake will be sold, all invited. A Grange session discussed public ownership and appointed Sleer er, Greig, and Harmon to plan a bands concert on July 4 with likely citizen funding.
The Houghton house on the road to Stow was burned last Saturday evening due to a kerosene lantern overturning, with the barn saved. Decoration Day services followed at Mount Hope cemetery with a new flag staff and a program including prayers, songs, and a Lincoln excerpt. Attendees included Mrs. Beddoe of Charlestown decorating her husband’s grave, and families from West Acton and nearby towns. Several local clergy and residents were noted, along with travel and visits from Newton Highlands, Cambridge, and Wellesley connections.
The notes mention Miss Bush accompanying a young friend, a newborn daughter to Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Noyes of Acton Centre born last Sunday, Stanley Hall returning from Worcester Academy, Fritz Armstrong visiting Hyde Park, and a family visitation at Thomas Downie's on Decoration Day with Edith Knowlton of Lowell visiting.
Graniteville marked Memorial Day with praised programs of recitations and songs and a large turnout of visitors. The livery trade boomed as roads led to Westford, while a Holy Name Society mass and May devotions drew crowds at St Catherine's. Notables include Capt. Eugene De Roehn visiting from Westford, mandolin teacher Miss Helen Charlton vacationing in Philadelphia, and Bert Horne of baseball fame seen on the common. Graniteville baseball plans include a next saturday visit to North Chelmsford for a return with the Unions squad. second team lost 9-2 at Westford.
Miss Brown of Boston visited Miss Annie Reed last week. The Centre schoolhouse sold at auction to William Hannah for 360 dollars with removal deadline August 1. Electricians plan poles to serve eight to ten Oak Hill families. Memorial Day flagstaff planted before the new schoolhouse. Visitors: Mrs S L Homer Somerville, Wm Robinson and son Marlboro, Geo Pollard Cambridge, Mrs Maude Tisdale, Mrs Addie Morse Leominster. Mrs H F Whitney and Mrs Warren Green visiting South Framingham and Plymouth. William Fitzgerald nearly severed his thumb at Murphy's mill. Dr Royal treated. Mrs George Houghton suffers a whitlow. under Dr Royal care.
Albert Williams and family and Charles Goss and family spent Tuesday at Burgess pond in Westford. Former Middlesex players J J Smith, J Bowers, and E Pratt went to Maine on a fishing trip. Middlesex baseball lost at Tewksbury to Almonts by 18 to 7 with Chandler aiding a late first-base assist and Combs shining for Almonts. Patterson played solidly at short for Middlesex. The Baldwins beat a Burnside street team 12 to 11, DeRohen pitching well and holding opponents to 4 runs in eight innings. Baldwins’ ninth inning burst produced three runs. Jack McDonald pitched well for the winners. Harry McDonald of Manchester visited here Saturday.
New York June 2 disputed claims of victory by rival factions at Equitable Life Assurance Society directors meeting. Frick committee report rejected by 24 to 13, Frick resigns with others, and a plan to create a chairman with wide powers and reorganize the executive body was adopted. Hyde defended his conduct and called for dismissal of the Frick inquiry.
Philadelphia June 2 announces the Pennsylvania Railroad will establish the world's fastest long distance train, cutting the New York to Chicago run to 18 hours. The service aims to set a new speed record for the route.
In Barcelona on June 2 at 6 pm a bomb exploded inside the governor-general's palace causing significant damage. Ten people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
A Lowell woman seeks durable paint for home use, asking manufacturers for lasting color and finish. She notes previous purchases faded quickly and hopes for guidance on long wear, weather resistance, and easy application.
A Tokyo analyst outlines five factors behind Rojestvensky's defeat at Tsushima. Poor reconnaissance and faulty intelligence, flawed battle formation, adverse weather and sun, depleted Russian ammunition, and weaker gunnery. He notes Japanese secrecy, tactical preparation, and superior marksmanship as decisive.
A testimonial style note claims Foley's Kidney Cure cures incipient Bright's disease and diabetes and provides comfort. Marion Lee of Dunreath Indiana says eight doctors failed before three bottles relieved her diabetes. The ad cites Falls Burkinshaw Storey & Co Davis Square and Ellingwood Co. as sellers.
Local advert from 227 Central Street proclaims Always Fresh coffee and roasts daily. O'Brien Bros., Tea Dealers, invites customers to enjoy all grades roasted fresh each day.
The Old Lowell National Bank in Lowell Middlesex County Massachusetts is certified by Comptroller of the Currency William B Ridgely to have extended its corporate existence under the 1882 and 1902 acts. The bank is authorized to have succession until close of business on May 29 1925, charter no 1329 extension no 783.
The annual meeting of the corporators of the Mechanics Savings Bank in Lowell will be held at the banking rooms No 202 Merrimack street on Monday June 6 at 9 oclock a m for the choice of officers and to transact any business which may legally come before it. Charles C Hutchinson Clerk Lowell June 3 1%.
Middlesex Land Court petitions Sheldon W Churchill Clara D Churchill and Orissa J Murray seeking a decree to remove a cloud on title from a long paid mortgage on property at Hale and Grand streets Lowell. The document traces ownership from Eleanor Churchill to descendants, notes undisputed possession over twenty years, and directs notice and publication for July hearings.
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