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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
3
A terse report notes heavy bureaucratic obstacles hinder ongoing actions and force delays. Officials cite procedural hurdles and regulatory requirements as the primary barriers to progress, leaving programs stalled while checks are completed.
Washington June 16 The president named a five member committee led by Charles H Keep to study modern business methods for the public service. The panel will review all departments to standardize purchases cut needless letter writing and publish an official gazette of orders changes and contracts. It will seek faster decisive action and accountability across civil and military offices. The aim is to reduce waste improve efficiency and curb excessive reporting without targeting individuals.
The Middlesex Northwest Temperance Union held its 48th annual meeting at Association hall in Concord Junction on Thursday the 15th. Rev. W. J. Batt presided, with morning exercises led by Rev. Walter W. Campbell. Reports came from towns including Carlisle and Groton, a dinner was served, and Rev. A. H. Wheelock spoke in the afternoon after the president’s brief absence. Next meeting planned for Maynard. John P. Davis’ team brought 20 people from Carlisle.
Boston June 16 Judge Loring of the supreme court allowed Henry A Wyman receiver of the supreme council American Legion of Honor to pay 119 death claims totaling 210426 for members who died before the order was placed with the receiver in August. About 45 other death claims totaling 120000 are still pending with unsettled determinations.
Boston mourns Chief Justice Albert Mason of the Massachusetts supreme bench. A Suffolk County superior court meeting by the Boston Bar Association adopted resolutions in tribute to the late jurist. Editorial aside notes a humorous ad quotation from Washington Life.
Thomas McDermott a 22 year old resident of 316 Adams street was pulled from the canal on Broadway near the red bridge last evening and believed drowned. After persistent artificial respiration and hospital care at St Johns he regained consciousness and walked home after hours of ongoing effort by friends and doctors.
In Cambridge Superior Court Sibyl Kelly and George Richards were found guilty of lewd and lascivious cohabitation. Kelly jailed six months and Richards one year. A prior High Street horse whip assault over a seal skin cape was noted. Probation granted to Moran and Cloutier for adultery, Niland for larceny, Husson for assault. The Niland boy previously stole birds from a pigeon loft.
Asa Pollard lodge I O O F M A in Union hall conducted a largely attended session with officers chosen: Noble grand Oscar Spencer, vice grand William McBride, permanent secretary Joseph Higson, treasurer John Radcliffe, elective secretary Joseph Brown, past grand Jonathan Williams. June 24 marks third anniversary events. Children Day services hosted by North Billerica Baptist church next Sunday. Daniel Hoar improves after illness. Talbot mills visitor Bert Ampleby. Talbot School closed for summer. Talbot Company's tenement houses on Wilson Street begin painting and whitewashing. Chief Martin Conway to enforce dog licensing. Flag Day observed Townwide. Faulkner park grounds being leveled and infield prepared by T R & T management.
Special low rate and trains offered for the Christian Church International Convention. Includes special privileges and stop-overs, valid ninety days starting August sixth and seventh. For full details, write J. W. at Fidelity Building, Buffalo, N.
Westford's final academy graduation was held at the Unitarian church as the town moves toward a merged academy and town high school. Seven graduates, major speakers, and a post-ceremony alumni ball marked the day, with trustees reshaped by the new arrangement and plans for a catalog and memorial for late Principal Frost.
West Acton reports the annual event last Tuesday evening with a sketch titled No Men Wanted performed by young ladies. Hall brothers offer automobiles. A large West Acton delegation attended the Middlesex Northwest Temperance union in Concord Junction on the 15th. Mr and Mrs F R Knowlton and others attended tree exercises at Wellesley college last week.
Travel notice outlines lowest rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with return via Nickel Plate Road. Details include ticket sale dates return limits and information on sleepers and seating arrangements. Contact L P Burgess N E P a Old South Building Poston for full particulars.
Testimonial from Rev A D Buckley of Buffalo praising Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder for catarrh relief after years of illness. He reports feeling entirely cured after first use and notes Dr Agnew's Pills as delightful. Advertisement cites 40 doses for 10 cents.
Spring weather boosts catarrh cases and Hyomei is promoted as a guaranteed home remedy that cures without stomach dosing. The ad touts inhaled air infused with natural remedies, a pocket inhaler, immediate relief, lasting cures, and a money back guarantee from Ellingwood & Co. and Falls & Warkinshaw. Complete outfit $1, extra bottles 50c.
An advertisement asserts that falling hair is caused by a scalp germ linked to dandruff and baldness. It promotes New bro s Herpicide as a scientific cure that destroys the dandruff germ, claiming universal success and offering samples for 10 cents from The Herpicide Co in Detroit with Ellingwood & Co as agents.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends who remembered us in our bereavement and sent beautiful floral tributes for our daughter and sister.
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