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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
10
The data lists sun rise and set times for June with the moon rise at 3.42 a m. and the sun at 4.09 a m. The day length is 15.08 hours and sunset occurs at 7.17 p m.
Lowell Daily Courier lists Horne's coal promotion and a Ring's piano sale offering a $350 upright for $165 with easy terms. It notes downtown office for Conway Transfer Co, greenhouse visits by J J Meinman, and J B Goodwin enlarging quarters to expand screen making business in the city.
Mrs. Wm. J. Rich and daughter Katherine of Washington D C visit Littlefield Co. workers, while former Mayor James W. Bennett recovers at home. Boston University honors Elizabeth R. Clark with a bachelor of arts degree. Pianist John Noonan returns from typhoid illness, and Miss Nellie McGrade travels from Boston to Lowell tied to the Companions of the Forest.
Michael McCarthy aged about 35 and living at 22 Lagrange street attempted self harm by ingesting paris green yesterday afternoon. He was taken to St John’s Hospital where at 1 am he was reported in serious condition with doubtful chances of recovery. He works at Anthony Lavery bakery at Broadway and Fletcher streets and has recently suffered illness.
Mrs. J. W. A. Bowers of Franklin Pennsylvania recounts how her husband sought relief from dyspepsia heart burn and headaches by switching from coffee to Postum. After an initial period with some coffee and gradual reduction he switched completely to Postum and both gained better health and weight. They endorse Postum strongly.
A 12 student graduating class marked Rogers Hall school’s largest ever, with a reception for trustees wives and graduates in muslin gowns. speakers emphasized education, industry, cheerfulness, and the role of women in society, urging graduates to pursue knowledge, health, and service as they enter college or life beyond.
The annual strawberry festival last evening in the vestry of St. Pauls Methodist church was organized by the Ladies Aid society. Mrs A L Coburn Mrs Martin Mrs W D Brown and Mrs Hersome led the supper. W S Dillon served ice cream. Grace June Emma Bryant Hillman waited. Entertainment directed by Mrs C F Richardson featured sextette numbers piano duet and solo. Mrs S W Arnold oversaw overall arrangements.
A city church wedding at First Congregational featured six year old bride and groom Walter Sanborn and Alice May Putnany with a full ceremony, music by Solon W Stevens and a choir of boys. The vestry reception offered a strawberry festival with tables, sales, and group entertainment led by George Jeffries.
The Ladies' Social circle of Worthen Street Baptist church hosted the annual strawberry festival in the church vestry last evening. Mrs William Jarvis served as president with Mrs C F Carr and Mrs Henry Wilson as vice presidents leading the arrangements, while the Lyceum orchestra provided music and Miss Alice Livingston presented readings.
About 20 tackers at the American Hide and Leather Co. walked out after the introduction of horsehide stock. They were paid by day, produced less work than expected, and two men quit while others did not return. A meeting last night offered no details, and it was said they would return to work this morning.
At the city hall meeting last night J W Crawford was chosen clerk for the coming year. Hearings on alleged excessive water bills were held and extensions were voted in Manufacture street New York street and Bachman street. The usual monthly bills were approved.
J E Conant & Co announce an auction of the Sawyer Lots off Mammoth Road near Pawtucketville electric car line. On Friday June 6 at 4 30 PM twenty three lots will be sold regardless of weather. Auctioneers represent owners J E Conant & Co of Lowell Massachusetts.
The notice suggests giving a framed picture or a mirror as ideal wedding gifts and recommends Maker's at the corner of John and Merrimack street for a large stock of fine goods at low prices. It emphasizes usefulness and pleasing presentation.
A labor parade briefing at 22 Middle Street set a 7 PM start from Middle Street through Central to Tower’s corner and Mer rimack, then to Huntington Hall for an 8 PM rally. Invites extended to Lowell business leaders and speakers include James F. Carey, Frank K. Foster, Denis D. Driscoll, A F of L officials, Albert Hibbard, Edward D. McVey, and Alderman James H. Carmichael. The piece emphasizes nerves and concentration akin to high-stakes competition.
The article notes U S farmers sowing 80 million acres for corn and 40 million for wheat with oats near 30 million, producing billions of bushels. It explains the rise of the elevator system from farm bins to district and rail elevators and the complex handling before ships at tidewater, as described by Engineering Magazine.
A compact reflection on golf tracing the sport from tee to cup. It notes the three stroke types driving approaching and putting and cites Everard on the blend of art science and inspiration guiding each shot. The article frames golf as a pursuit of precise aim and elegant execution.
J. J. Whalen of 31 Bye Street Lowell Massachusetts declares he owes his life to Father John's Medicine after bronchitis and asthma forced him to stop working. The testimonial underscores the medicine’s life saving claim and appears with his signature.
This sale features a full straw hat assortment with styles including double brim rough straw English luncheon Panamas and other favorites. Prices range from 50c to 1.50 or more and reflect current season trends.
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