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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
12
Readable fragments show sunrise and sunset times with length of day and lunar phases. specific figures indicate sunrise, day length, sunset, and moonset timing. Details are sparse but reflect a daily astronomical record.
The will of the late David Moore Lansing, presented to Cambridge probate by Charles Cowley for Mrs. Frances Augusta Lansing, widow, was admitted to probate and Mrs. Lansing appointed executrix. All property left to his wife. Also notice of a change in proprietorship of the Five Cent Savings bank building photographic studio to William Taylor, with assurances of quality and satisfaction.
McCaffrey seeks fall and winter engagements in New York while Way returns from a New York trip with a winter engagement. Tim Coleman, Boston theatre pianist, will appear on Flynn circuit this summer. Ladd Whitney circle attends a West Medford lawn party hosted by Mrs. G B Gray with about 25 ladies. 1 15 car from the square. John Abel recovers from a serious stabbing at 19 Lawrence corporation. Robert Crawford learns his brother is dead in Philadelphia and his mother is seriously ill there. Devereaux alumnae and kindergarten staff take an outing to Silver Lake Wilmington in honor of Miss Josephine Gould resigning soon. Georgia Levy sails from New York to visit a Belfast sister and will be in London for coronation week, returning in September.
John Smith of Manchester New Hampshire and Sadie Halloran of Concord New Hampshire were married at the parsonage of Worthen Street M E Church 46 Kirk Street by Rev. James F. Allen on June 12.
Julius Benzen of Cambridge and Anna Johnson of Lowell were married yesterday at the Worthen Street M. E. parsonage.
Kate Tiernan of Crosby Street suffered a two inch cut on the little finger of her left hand while working at the Waterhead Corduroy mill yesterday afternoon. She received treatment at the Emergency hospital where doctors warned amputation might become necessary if condition worsens.
A family analyzed food costs and health effects, finding 15 cents worth of Grape-Nuts delivered more strength and better well being than 25 cents of white bread or home cooked cereals. After six months they report weight gain, fewer bloated feelings, and no doctors needed, credited to Grape-Nuts from Postum Cereal Co. Recipes for hot weather fish-themed dishes are noted in each package.
The Hood Farm sale on Thursday drew many breeders from New England under a large tent. The famed cow Figgis, prize winner in the West in 1899, opened at 500 and sold for 875 to Thomas W. Lawson of Boston, with Sophie Hudson and Chrome among notable sales. About 100 Berkshires were sold and the day closed at 4 45 with strong prices across stock as buyers from farms east of the region took part.
The late Mayor Dimon’s will, dated April 2, 1902, filed yesterday in East Cambridge probate court, leaves all property to his widow except a Passaconaway Tribe 32 Indian portrait. Executor named as Charles A. Ropes of Salem. Miss Helen A. Dimon receives nothing. Wife’s life interest questioned by friends amid reported $20,000 life policies and $5,000 mortgage on the house. Witnesses include nurse Decatur, Anthony A. Conway, and William Meloy.
A long list of cattle including cows, heifers, and bulls with names such as Conan Bessie Chroma and Merry Maid, ages from 1 month to 17 years, and prices ranging from $10 to $310. Buyers include J E Doane, A Groves, and W S Ladd estate among others in Massachusetts Maine Vermont New Hampshire and New York. The entry notes Jerseys resold and features multiple farms and individuals across New England.
Miss Emilie Laurin closed her thirteenth piano season with a musicale at her home, 80 Moore Street, as twenty pupils aged 9 to 16 performed a varied program. Notable pieces included Mendelssohn Rondo Capricioso by Miss Hahn, and multiple solos and duets by pupils such as Dows, Ryan, Leatham, Laurin, and others, with Miss Laurin singing during refreshments.
The New England Veteran Firemen's association approved a local committee to solicit subscriptions and arrange the muster in this city on July 31. Members include J. Walker chairman, Dennis Whaley secretary, W. W. Murphy treasurer, Chief E. S. Hosmer, J. E. Hill, Edward Salmon, Thomas G. Gerrish of Old Lowells, James Curry, John Co. Cook, James Barry, Ledger Panton and Edward Lavery of Butlers.
P J Custy & Co a new furniture store located at Offutt Co old stand 39 Market street with partners P J Custy and Frank Gookin. Custy brings 29 years with N J Wier & Co and is a tinsmith while Gookin son of M F Gookin of Gookin Bros and already driving brisk trade. Warerooms stocked with new desirable goods and bargains appealing to the economical.
A hearing yesterday in Chief Hosmer's office at the Central fire station addressed the Highland house fire. Fire Marshal Shaw of Boston and Deputy Casey of Haverhill attended with Chief Hosmer present at times. No findings or details were released.
Mechanics lodge I O F held a memorial service after routine business. Past Grand Arthur H Slater opened proceedings with a vocal selection aided by Mrs A H Slater. The roll of deceased members includes John McQuesten 66, Frank Lapoint 65, Jason J Brown 69, Edward H Holt 75, George F Offut 63, Waldo Sargent, William M Whitney 60, Charles J Judkins 62, Edwin S Bickford and Daniel M Wills 88, Sumner A Byam 57. Rev J M Craig offered remarks and the service closed with quartet selections.
Halifax gears up for a grand coronation celebration June 26 and 27 with military and naval reviews on the principal day. Passengers from Boston aboard the Halifax will arrive June 24, aiding the festive mood along the Plant Line. A Mount Olivet Masons lodge and mining students from the Institute of Technology filled Olivette with standing room Only. A new edition of Lights Along the Shore is ready for distribution at Plant Line offices or by mail for a 2 cent stamp.
The Benjamin Franklin Debating and Literary club held a regular meeting with a large attendance. The main business was a debate on whether department stores are detrimental. The negative side won as judges G. McDermott, T. Mack and J. Coyne ruled for the negative. new member welcomed.
The annual picnic of St Annes Sunday school was held yesterday at Willow Dale. About 200 children rode the 8 oclock car under Dr Chambre and Rev Glenn T Morse with about 100 parents making the crowd around 300. A ball game and short races opened the day followed by a hearty noon meal. Races returned in the afternoon and the group returned to the city on the 6 oclock electric train. George Peterson organized the arrangements and Charles Midwood led the sports.
Proprietor Johnny MacDougal formerly the soda clerk at Ellingwood’s entertained a large outing party from Nashua at Crystal Lake yesterday. The affair was under the management of the chair of the French Catholic church of that city. A Chinese American has bought a steamer to ply between Hong Kong and Wuchau.
An advertisement asserts scrofula may be mild or progress slowly through childhood and cause digestive distress and glandular swelling before skin eruptions appear. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy for complete eradication of all humors.
The Olivette resumes Halifax service on Saturday June 14 for annual Canadian steamboat inspection. The Halifax will shift to a Tuesday schedule from Boston June 17, then continue to Halifax Hawkesbury and Charlottetown. Connections at Hawkesbury link to Bras Or Steamboat Co for Sydney and Bras d Or Lakes and Inverness Richmond railway to Lake Ainslie. Through tickets to Margarine districts sold. a 1400 mile trip costs $18. Plant Line offices in Boston and Atlantic Avenue offer illustrated ads. or two cent stamps mailings by J A Flanders passenger agent.
Golden Cross Washington Commandery admitted four new members at its meeting last night. Mrs. M. B. Perkins led the "good of the order" program featuring recitations by Mrs. P. F. Lowe's two daughters. Veronica performed "The Widow's Light" and "The Kankakee Kokomo." Charlotte presented "How He Sued St Michael's" and "Deacon Brown's Courtship." Edith Royer played piano solos to applause.
Rain delayed the Spindle City Wheelmen event to Saturday June 14 with re entries and new riders. The motor race featuring Keegan versus Dodge is expected to be the standout, both machines capable of high speed. a close race is anticipated. Races start at 2 30 and admission is 25 cents.
A Cheltenham hospital received a five thousand dollar perpetual endowment for a bed, conditioned that no anti vaccinationist shall occupy it. The arrangement preserves the hospital stance on vaccination while creating a lasting financial gift.
The notice touts scrap books as a convenient item available in many kinds and prices, implying a broad selection for buyers. There are no personal names, dates, or organizations provided in the readable text.
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