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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1900

Page

7

June Brides Celebrate Many Ceremonies

June brides filled homes and churches as wedding bells rang last night. Weather aided the celebrations and ministers and Courier reporters worked busily to document the weddings. results appear below.

First Pawtucket church wedding links Hatch and Ayer

The ceremony of Mr. George C. Hatch and Miss Harriet Louise Ayer took place at 6 30 last evening in the new Pawtucket church. Rev Frank A Werfield D D officiated due to illness of Rev Willis D Leland. The couple will reside at 24 Starbird street after Sept and received gifts including a silver ice water service from Otis Allen & Son employers and a lamp from Bon Marche clerks.

Pawtucket George C. Hatch Otis Allen & Son Harriet Louise Ayer Bon Marche Sidney R. Fleet Dolmetsch Ernest K. M.dge L. A. Ayer William A. Ayer Willis D. Leland Frank A. Werfield First Congregational Church Handel Largo

Miss Lena Rollins and Ly Proctor Wed in Sixth Street Home

Miss Lena Rollins daughter of Frank Rollins and Ly Proctor were united in marriage at 6 PM at the bride’s Sixth Street home. The ceremony featured palms, white muslin gowns, and a reception with many friends. After a wedding tour they will reside at Myrtle Street.

Starbird Tewksbury Nuptials Held at Walker Street Home

Miss Alice Mae Starbird and Charles D. Tewksbury wed at 6 30 pm in the Starbird home parlor with Rev. R A Greene officiating. The bridal party included Mrs. Edward G. Bradley as matron of honor and Charles Edwards as best man. Guests praised the attire and flowers as they celebrated with a reception hosted by D L Page company. the couple will reside at 352 Walker street.

Charles D. Starbird Walker Street Alice Mae Starbird Charles D. Tewksbury R. A. Greene Grace Universalist’ Church Edward G. Bradley Alabama Charles Edwards Rs. Starbird Marshall Nellie F. Sturtevant Harry Sewell D. L. Page Company Mrs. Tewksbury

Charming Forge Village Wedding At Burnett Home

A home wedding occurred yesterday afternoon at three o'clock at Mr. and Mrs. William Burnett’s Forge Village residence. Richard Ernest Longbottom of Graniteville and Pollie Burnett of Forge Village were married by Rev. Thomas L. Fisher of St. Andrew's church Ayer. The bride wore white muslin and carried white roses. bridesmaids wore white mouslin with lavender trimmings. maid of honor dressed in white.

William Burnett Forge Village Richard Ernest Longbottom Graniteville Pollie Burnett Thomas L. Fisher St. Andrew's Church of Ayer

Local couple wed in Lavish muslin and lavender ceremony

Miss Emma Burnett and Miss Mabel Longbottom stood as bridesmaids while Walter Longbottom of North Cambridge served as best man with John W. Bowker of Lowell. Miss Sarian Walker of Lowell acted as maid of honor and Miss Sarah Precious played the organ. The bride, given away by her father, Mr. William Burnett, received warm congratulations and presents from friends near and far. A reception followed with music, refreshments, and gifts reflecting the bride’s 13 years as organist at Forge Village mission. Out of town guests included Essie Kirby of Lowell and families from Worcester and Lawrence. The couple plan a short honeymoon in Worcester before settling in Graniteville.

Emma Burnett Mabel A. Longbottom Walter Longbottom North Cambridge John W. Bowker Lowell Sarian Walker Sarah Precious William Burnett Forge Village Burnett John Jones George Wyman Arthur Longbottom Harriet Precious Miss Burnett Edith Normington Theresa Lowther Longbottom Master Thomas Miss Longbottom Elizabeth Bennett Essie Kirby

Juliette Butterfield Carter Weds Walter Gould Ruggles

At Princeton street home of Mr and Mrs C E Carter the couple united in marriage yesterday at 6 pm. Rev Charles T Billings officiated with relatives present and decorations of palms and cut flowers. The bride's sister Elizabeth Carter was flower girl and Elizabeth Tyler Carter's brother Charles E Carter Jr served as page. The reception music came from Hibbard's orchestra and refreshments were by D L Page company. They will reside in Reading and be at home to friends Thursdays after October.

C. E. Carter Princeton Street Juliette Butterfield Carter Walter Gould Ruggles Reading Charles T. Billings Harvey B. Greene Hibbard D. L. Page Company Ethel Gray Johnson Auburndale Herbert Sawyer Kimball Newton Elizabeth Tyler Carter Charles E. Carter, Jr Page

Providence couple united in marriage at St Patrick's

Mr Joseph A Houde of Providence and Miss Emma Murdock of this city were married by Rev kh Burke at St Patrick's parochial residence yesterday afternoon. Miss Hattie Murdock bridesmaid and Mr George Houde best man attended the ceremony. A reception followed at 5 Powers street with many friends giving best wishes. The couple will reside in Providence after a wedding trip and be at home after July 1.

Joseph A. Houde Providence FR. J Emma ‘Murdock Kh. S. Burke St. Patrick’s Hattie Murdock George Houde R. L

Mr John Dwyer Weds Catherine Grant At St Patrick’s

Mr John Dwyer and Miss Catherine Grant were married yesterday afternoon at St Patrick's parochial residence. Rev I McHugh performed the ceremony with Philip Dwyer as best man and Isabella Grant as bridesmaid. A reception followed at the bride's home 34 Willie Street before the couple plan to reside at 4 Oak Street after their wedding trip.

John Dwyer Catherine Grant St. Patrick’s I. McHugh Philip Dwyer Isabella Grant Willie Street D. L. Page Company

McVey and Lynch Married at Sacred Heart Parsonage

Mr John McVey and Miss Mary Lynch were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at the parochial residence of the Sacred Heart. Rev Fr Reynolds OMI performed the ceremony with Catherine Brady as bridesmaid and Joseph McVey as best man. An evening reception at 69 Blossom Street followed. The couple will reside at 0 Congress Street and be at home after July 1.

John McVey Mary Lynch the Sacred Heart Fr. Reynolds Catherine Brady Joseph McVey Blossom Street Mrs. McVey Congress Street

Macdonald and Moore Wed in Bellows Falls Ceremony

Mr. William A Macdonald of Bellows Falls Vermont and Miss Emma L Moore sister of Henry C Moore of this city were married yesterday afternoon at 2 30 at the bride’s brother’s home 388 Branch Street Rev Hibbert Lockhart Chelsea officiated. The couple were unattended and Miss Tdell Clark played the wedding marches. A reception followed for relatives and intimate friends with carnations and roses in the parlors. After a wedding trip the newlyweds will reside in Bellows Falls.

William A.macdonald Bellows Falls Vermont Emma L. Moore Henry C. Moore Branch Street Hibbert Lockhart Chelsea Tdell Clark Mrs. Macdonald

George L Walker and Mary Hayes wed at Immaculate Conception

Mr George L Walker of Walker and Thompson grocers and Miss Mary Hayes were married yesterday at 2 30 pm at the Immaculate Conception. Rev D J Murphy of Salem conducted the ceremony. The couple left for a honeymoon in Montreal and the Thousand Islands and received many beautiful presents.

George L. Walker Walker & Thompson Mary Hayes Perpecual the Immaculate Conception D. J. Murphy Salem Alvs. Walker Montreal Thousand Islands

Marriage at Brickett Avenue residence

At noon yesterday the marriage of Mr. George W. Monegan of North Chelmsford and Miss Nellie B. Carlton of Lowell was conducted by Rev. C. E. Fisher at the residence of Mr Walter Miller on Brickett Avenue. Miss Isabel Wilson served as maid of honor and War Ripley of North Chelmsford was best man.

Walter Miller Brickett Avenue George W. Monegan North Chelmsford Nellie B. Carlton Lowell C. £. Fisher Isabel Wilson War Ripley

Pelham Man and City Woman Married at Foster Street Home

Mr Rockwood D Snow of Pelham and Miss Olena Smith of this city were united in marriage yesterday at 9 oclock in Rev R A Greene s Foster Street home. They departed at once for their wedding trip by train after the ceremony.

Rockwood D. Snow Pelham Olena Smith R. A. Greene Foster Street Una

Neagle and Edminster Wed in Boston Ceremony

Mr David J Neagle and Miss Fldviea Edminster of Boston were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at the event location. The couple plans a future celebration with family and friends in the coming weeks.

Neagle-Edminster David J. Neagle Fldviea Edminster Boston

Bourassa and Marchand Tie Knot in Kirk Street Ceremony

Joseph Bourassa and Emilie Marchand were married yesterday afternoon at the parochial residence of St. Jean Baptiste with Rev. Fr. Boissonnault officiating. The Methodist parsonage on Kirk Street hosted the event with Rev. J. F. Allen assisting.

Methodist Kirk Street J. F. Allen Joseph Bourassa Emilie Marchand Fr. Boissonnault O. M. Il St. Jean Baptiste

Marriage of Charles Girard and Lena Sullivan

Mr Charles Girard and Miss Lena Sullivan were united in marriage by Rev Fr McHugh at St Patrick's parochial residence yesterday after noon.

Charles Girard Lena Sullivan Fr. McHugh St. Patrick's Parochial

Blanchard Daughter Weds Pitcher in Everett Residence

At 7.30 Wednesday evening in Everett the daughter Lilla M Blanchard of Mr and Mrs W W Blanchard married Everett Franklin Pitcher. Rev Aquilla Webb of the Mystic Side Congregational church performed the ceremony. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside in Everett.

W. W. Blanchard Cleveland Avenue Everett Lilla Im. ‘Blanchard Everett Franklin Pitcher City Aquilla Webb Mystic Side

Prescott Steindorf Wedding at 20 Oliver Street

At the bride s home 20 Oliver street Wednesday evening Mr Frank Prescott and Miss Maud Steindorf were married by Rev W A Morang Miss Letitia Armistead was a bridesmaid and Mr Wm H Reagan stood as best man After a short wedding trip the couple will reside at 20 Oliver street

Oliver Street Frank Prescott Maud Steindorf W. A. Morang Letitia L. Armistead Wm. H. Reagan Prescott

Kennedy and Lawler Wed at St Peter's Parish

Mr Patrick H Kennedy and Miss Annie Lawler were married Wednesday at St Peter's parish residence with Rev Fr Ronan officiating. Miss McNamara and Mr William H Connor served as bridesmaid and best man.

Patrick H. Kennedy Annie Lawler St. Peter’s Church Fr. Ronan

St Patrick’s Parish Residence Wedding Notice

Mr. David F. McQuade and Miss Mary Wood were married by Rev Fr Burke at Art St Patricks parochial residence on Wednesday. Best man was Mr Arthur G. McQuade and bridesmaid Miss Ellen Sullivan.

Art St. Pattrick’s David F. McQuade Mary Wood Burke Arthur G. McQuade Ellen Sullivan

Hee and Nickles Wed in Carlisle Private Ceremony

Ernest Hee formerly of Carlisle and Susan A Nickles of Carlisle were married at the bride’s parents home in Carlisle by Rev E E Abbott of the Carlisle Unitarian church. The ceremony was private with relatives present. Best man J Harry Wilkins and bridesmaid Grace A Nickles attended. A reception followed. About 25 guests came from Lowell’s J C Ayer Co where Mrs Lee worked, and the couple will live in West Somerville.

Ernest Hee Carlisle Lowell Susan A. Nickles E. E. Abbott Unitarian Church of J. Harry Wilkins Grace A. Nickles J. C. Ayer Co Lee Nickles Fred Robbins George Perry Walter Holden Harry Sheldon West Somerville

Brazil Diamonds Decline From World Leader to Minor Player

The article compares Brazil’s diamond industry with Kimberley’s, noting Brazil’s output fell from a peak near $1,000,000 annually to under $200,000, despite higher stone quality. It attributes the drop to shiftless methods and Kimberley’s vast production, while Brazil retains a monopoly on carbonado for drills. Brazil’s diamonds mostly stay local until cutting in Diamantina, Gouvea, or Rio, with mining concentrated in Bahia during dry seasons.

Kimberley Brazil Snall Diamantina Gouvea Rio de Janeiro London Holland Belgium Cape Colony South Africa Vaal Europe Amazon Minas Garaes Bahaia Goyaz Matto Grosso Bahal The New York Sun

Five Ways Americans Depend On Paris Aid in Prosperity

A Paris Letter notes five main channels the dead broke American in Paris relies on: churches, bars, colony address books, guide interpreters, and pensions or boarding houses. It warns of using fellow countrymen and warns that consular aid is limited while many expatriates seek loans or charitable acts to survive.

Paris United States Republic of the West Uncle Sam Atlantic Jersey New York Avenue de l'Alma Alma Evangelical (Alliance Rue de Berri St. Luke's Chapel New York Press

Venice Collapse Spurs Sanitary Debate on Dredging

A Venice building collapse following canal mud removal raises concerns over city drainage and structural stability. Historical notes compare past tower failures and call for safer dredging practices amid growing sanitation focus. Separate items recount a snowfall record in Ruby Colorado and a colonial origin summary of the Boers tracing Dutch and French settler influence to the Cape colony and later Boer descendants across South Africa.

Mugheir Babylonia Smithsonian Institution Washington Venice Ainslee Ruby Gunnison County Colorado Societe d’Ethnographie M. Verrier van Biebeck Dutch East India Company Cape Cape of Tempests Cape of Good Hope Louis XIV East India Company Natal Orange Free State Transvaal

For Sale by Shepard and Fuller Property Listings

Real estate ad listing multiple Highlands properties including a fourteen room three tenement house at Bridge Street priced 3150, a two story seven room home near street cars, nearly 5000 feet of land with a carpentered seven room cottage at 1600, a nine room two story home with 6050 feet of land priced 5000, and a large three tenement building with 10090 feet of land near Franklin School, all in good repair with rental or investment potential. The firm notes age sickness and estate settlement as reasons for sale and offers showings.

Pawtucketville Woodward Avenue Pawtucket Bridge Woodward Ave H. W. J. Howe Courier-Citizen Bridge Street Highlands Franklin School L. A Claire Street Lowell L. B L B.A.S Centralville B. A. K. Centralville B. L. Centralville O.B. Pawtuckstville Lowell Line W. E. Dodge Sire Tivance Central St Highland Club Fish & Plummer Central Sb Belvidere High Street Central Street Central Streeet

Boston and Merrimack Street Depot Train Schedules

Corrected to October 2 1899 this notice outlines departures from Merrimack Street depot and Essex Street Lowell for Boston and numerous destinations including Lawrence Salem Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury Ports mouth and more. It lists many times on weekdays Sundays and special days with multiple routes and connections and notes some services do not run on Saturdays.

Lowell Middlesex Street Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham Way Boston Albany R. R Worcester Springfield Albany Concord Junction Pitchburg R. R Stonington New York City Mansfield Peter Clark A. C. Kendall Pass Merrimack Street Depot Was Agan Ee Esex Stree May Wid Lawrence Salem Mass Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury Portsmouth Mxeter Dover D. D Rochester Alton Bay Somersworth Nhs Saco Old Orcher Portland Bangor Belfast Rockland St. John’s N. B Halifax Montreal Qebec Castine Deer Isle Sedgewick Bar Harbor Jonespore Machiasport Vie Frank Jones Wopurn Ayer Miford W. Fee P. Oy Ilton Risava Greenteeterboro Emni Formsboro Keene Hillsboro Nashua Manchester Cor Concord NYS Lebanon Vthi Rives Franklin Warners Iacains Sunapee N. Claremont Claremon Nao A Townsbury London Visnes

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June Brides Hatch-Ayer Lena Maude Rollins Frank E. Rollins Lymian Wilson Proctor Sixth Street Jessie M. Todd Eva M. Rollins Bertha J. Willen Albert H. Green James F Mrs. Proctor Myrtle Street Tewksbury—Starbird Longbottom-Burnett Houde-Murdock McVey-Lynch Walker-Hayes Monegan-Carlton Snow Smith Bourassa-Marchand Girard-Sullivan Pitocher—Blanchard Prescott—Steindorf Kennedya Lawler McQuade Lee—Nickles Mimi America’s Health Beverage Harvard Harvard Brew. CO UWASS S.A Deer Jump Varnum’s Landing Geo. B. Coburn Merrimack Emery Land Moody Street A. J. Ryan Hildreth Building I. H. Elliott Shepard & Fuller Near Central Bridge Westford Street Seur Vance Bachelder Wigginville W. H. Wiggin & CO H. A. King Billerica E Jh Market ST Trinidad Pitch C. F. Coburn Agt City Hall Methuen Street T. H. Elliott Mod Psi Upsilon Fraternity T. B. Hitchcock Mansur Street Courier Railroads Fitchburg Railroad Iloosac Tunnel Niagara Falls Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Lake Champlain Burlington Ottawa Palace A. S. Craine Mgr C. M. Burt Boston & Maine R. R ST. Paul Minneapolis Pacific Coast D. J. Flanders New York, New Haven & Hartford Boston & Mame R. R History of Courier-Citizen Office Cui
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