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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
10
The report lists celestial timings for June with the length of day at 4.07 hours, sun sets at 15.16, moon rises at 11.44 p m and Jiun rises. It records astronomical values of sunrise and sunset times and lunar rise alongside June’s day length.
Classified blurbs show awnings at 209 Dutton street dancing at Crystal Lake on Thursday and Saturday evenings. 10 cent cigars popular in New England for 27 years. Harnesses advertised at 10 dollars. Lime cement and brick offered for immediate delivery by E A Wilson Co. LovePostom Express Co at 31 Middle street opens for business. Scribbling paper blocks priced at 6 cents per pound. Courier-Citizen office listed.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Hale of Gleason dale Mass visited Sunday with Miss Flora B Cambridge of 8 Coral street. Mrs John C Berton of Lakeport N H stays with Miss Fanny McGowan in Merrimack street. Frank M Savage of Lowell Commercial College class of 1903 will be billing clerk for Reed Barton Taunton Mass. Mrs James Wing of Centralville returned from Woodstock N H where she attended funeral of her mother Martha Jackson former Lowell resident. George F Willey class of 1848 attended Phillips Academy Andover anniversary din ner and commencement Tuesday.
Mr Samuel L Felch and Miss Estelle G Hutchinson both of Chelmsford were married Tuesday at 2 pm their pastor Rev Charles H Ellis of Central Baptist Church officiated. Best man Edwin Felch bridemaid Grace Felch. The bride wore blue traveling suit. About 30 to 40 relatives attended at their Westford Street home followed by a reception. The couple left town for a short wedding trip.
Mr William Wilneff of Lunenburg married Miss Inez A Caine of this city at Rev James F Allen residence on Kirk Street June 15. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Allen.
Mr. H. E. Harris a city jeweler married Miss Ida F. Jackson of Lowell at the home of Rev. C. E. Fisher of the First Universalist church Tuesday. The couple were unattended.
The General Butler Veteran Firemen's association met last evening with six initiations and three propositions. An invitation to the Portland muster on July 4 was accepted, committees were formed to arrange travel, a special car will be used, and July 5 will be spent at Old Orchard Beach.
The Ladies Benevolent Society hosted a strawberry supper with ice cream last night at the French Congregational church. A good crowd attended and enjoyed an engaging program after supper featuring piano solo by Miss Ella Martel, violin duets by Chester Martel and Roy Flemings, and recitations by Miss M Johnson and Mr Oulette.
The gospel service this evening at 7.30 will be led by Mr. McQuarrie of Boston who will speak on The Voyage of Life. Miss Etta M Rutherford will sing Face to Face. A cordial invitation is extended to all women and girls with a religious committee meeting at 4.15 this afternoon and a noon meeting at 12.15. All girls and women are cordially invited.
In New York on June 17, coffin makers went on strike across several leading factories after employers refused requests for a nine hour work day and a three hour work day on Saturdays.
The ad proclaims Peptiron Pills chocolate coated as a tonic and nerve builder for men women and children. It claims relief from nervousness paleness neuralgia dyspepsia fatigue sleeplessness and overwork with a month’s treatment priced 50 cents or more for longer courses. Prepared by C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
City council debated funding for Fourth of July observances and street paving. A $2500 loan for smooth paving on West Sixth and Hampshire streets and Central street failed after long discussion. The panel also reconsidered a $2000 police station repair appropriation and approved several sidewalk and street-works orders amid heated exchanges.
Chairman Miskella called to order at 9 05 and roll showed all present except Alderman Burns. Several petitions were read and referred including stone macadam on Humphrey street from Methuen to Eighteenth, continuation of Jenness street grade, acceptance of sidewalk at 82 Jenness street, protest to renaming Manchester street, Kirk street from Paige to French made consistent with others, tree removal on Queen street, a building matter at Spring and Pearl streets, and a petition from H H Johnson.
An advertisement touts a universal cure for colds, coughs, sore throat, influenza, whooping cough, bronchitis, and asthma. It claims effectiveness in early consumption and relief in advanced stages, urging immediate use with first-dose results. Sold by dealers in large bottles for 25 and 59 cents.
In Nashua New Hampshire June 16 management of the Nashua and Jackson companies declines to sell their raw cotton. They will keep stock for mill production through summer autumn and winter and only dispose of it in manufactured form. A Philadelphia buyer is reported to have interest in Nashua cotton while a Boston Mystic line shipment sails to New Orleans, carrying 8000 square bales.
Hay costs have surged to 25 dollars a ton from 17 or 18, with an expected further rise. Drought and scarce crops push up feed prices including corn oats and bran, threatening horse maintenance costs. Canada supplies baled hay while western rains offer little relief, and the market faces uncertain highs.
Rose Andrews 40 of Chelmsford Centre wandered from Mrs Gove around Fair bairn's market at 6 pm. Described as pale slight with bewildered gait, she was located near Lakeview Avenue by Lieut Downey and Officer Whitworth between 1 and 2 am and returned to her friends after care at the police station.
The sewer committee chaired by Alderman Molloy heard petitions for sewers on West Sixth street from Ennell to 425 feet south, Middlesex street from Marginal to Wood, Georgia avenue from Pine junction to center, Bertram street, Wells street, and Moody street from Fifth to Sixth avenue. J. Boisvert, J. Beaulieu, and Adelard Rousseau spoke for or against. two favored the Moody street project and one favorable communication was read. The session adjourned at 8 30.
Mr John S Coggeshalls framed water color works open at rooms 57 and 58 fourth floor Central block appealing to New England landscape lovers Exhibits will stay two weeks with new pieces added soon Works include small pieces suited for compact spaces and feature Tyngsboro bend Ipswich Bay Willow Dale hills Marblehead rock scenes and Salem harbor scenes reflecting summer vacations
The water board held an unimpor tant meeting last night when several petitioners were heard for abatement of taxes. Only routine business was transacted.
In April 1889 Oklahoma settlers crossed the line, and the editor of this Sentinel endured severe diarrhea from heat and bad water. A neighbor lent Chamberlain's Cough, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. after a big dose he slept soundly within an hour and recovered fully. For sale by all druggists.
The Boston Cloak and Suit Store announces a large sale offering about 300 shirt waists in all makes and goods from 9 to 10 AM. Regular prices range 75 cents to $1.50, now available at 19 cents each. None sold before or after.
Low rates and comfortable train service invite travelers to visit western resorts at greatly reduced prices. Inquiries should be directed to L. P. Burgess, N. E. P. A. 258 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, via local agents.
In Dracut Centre one and a half miles from Merrimack square the facility admits all classes of invalids except the violently insane and contagious cases. Telephone 825-2. Address D. A. Flint M. 2 Dracut Centre Mags.
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