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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
10
Yesterday afternoon the east wind grew strong and evening clothes felt uncomfortable. It was a fine but partly cloudy night. Today was pleasant with hazy clouds at noon. Barometer readings rose from 29.90 to 30.04 through the day as temperatures climbed from 12 to 78 degrees.
In Boston on June 20 indications show a partly cloudy night and Friday with southeast winds. The forecast emphasizes mild conditions with minimal precipitation and a continued warm spell across the state.
The Vesper Country club will invite the Merrimack Country club of Lawrence to spend part of the Fourth of July at the island for a golf team match. Lowell golfers were hosted in Lawrence last year, and this is a return courtesy.
Adjutant of the old 30th Mass Vols and mayor Dimon invite veterans and families to a July 13 gathering in Lowell to mark the 40th anniversary of the regiment. A short parade will precede a ride to the Oaklands for a reception hosted by the mayor.
In Brookfield Missouri the white schools show perfect parity with 699 boys and 699 girls. The line item confirms equal representation by sex across the school system.
A West Haven woman, preferring anonymity, credits Grape-Nuts with restoring her energy after a prolonged period of overwork. She states she now works vigorously, sleeps well, and feels mentally alert, attributing the change to the cereal. The ad explains Grape-Nuts as a wheat and barley food aiding brain and nerve cell rebuilding and offers a free receipt book.
A June wedding train arrival in Boston drew a crowd estimated at five to seven couples. Guests kissed on arrival amid rice showers as carriages lined the street and bells rang. Names from Holbrook Northampton Cambridge and Newton attended with gifts including a silver tray from Normal school students. Gow couple departed 9:30 for a wedding journey and plan to settle in Poughkeepsie after October 1.
Miss Grace D Chester of the State Normal faculty married George Coleman Gow professor of music at Vassar College yesterday at High Street Congregational church in Lowell. The ceremony featured musical pieces by Northampton's E B Story and Gow, with families prominent in New England education. A reception followed at Nesmith Street. guests from New Haven New Britain and Bristol attended.
James Dwyer of the water department and Miss Mary E. Ahern were married yesterday at 9 in the Immaculate Conception chapel Fayette Street. Rev David A Murphy of Salem officiated with Mrs Mabel Ware Murphy at the organ and James A Murphy leading the choir. The couple to reside at 39 Oak Street after September 1 with a wedding reception and gifts from families and friends.
Mr Herbert C. Keniston and Miss Bertha M. Cady were married at 7 PM at the bride’s mother's home 505 Central street with Rev James H. MacDonald officiating. The ceremony featured a Lohengrin bridal march, a pink and white color scheme, and gifts from Adams & Co. and the D. L. Page company. The couple will reside at 505 Central street.
Last evening at 27 Ralph Street Miss Edna Mae Flanagan daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Flanagan married Mr Charles R Storey of Brockton Rev George F Kenngett officiated with close relatives present A reception followed The bride wore gray silk crepe de chine with lace trim and white roses Attendants and ushers were named The couple will honeymoon in New York and Toronto and visit the Pan American exposition and Niagara Falls They will reside after Sept 1 at 102 Greene Street Brockton.
Oliver W. Thibeault of Worcester married Miss Mary J. Holden of this city in a ceremony at Sacred Heart rectory yesterday afternoon performed by Rev. Fr. Murphy. Miss Lillian A. Holden, sister of the bride, served as bridemaid with Eugene Barney of Worcester as best man. The bride was comingly...
Gowned in mossselin and silk the bride wore roses while bridesmaids matched in pink carv roses. After the ceremony a reception at 39 Moore Street featured piano solos, songs, cake walk and violin numbers by local musicians. Guests included letter carriers Crowley Meagher Higgins Whitston Ward and others who presented a coach as a gift. The couple will reside in Manchester after a September 1 return from a wedding trip.
Edward P Donohoe and Ella V Fahey wed at St Peter's parochial residence with Rev Michael Rowan presiding. Best man Daniel Carroll bridesmaid Mary Greene. reception at the Fahey home 862 Central Street Lowell. Guests from Manchester Boston Haverhill Salem. Cadet orchestra provided music. couple to honeymoon then reside two months at the Donohoe farm in Dracut and return to Lowell in September.
The marriage of James J. Kerwin and Irene Pinder occurred yesterday at St Peter's parochial residence with Rev Fr Ronan officiating. Harriet White served as bridesmaid and Dr T F Carroll as best man. A relatives only reception followed at Col and Mrs Albert Pinders home on Fairmount street. The couple departs for Europe today and plans to reside at 289 Fairmount street in November.
Mr Thomas Johnson and Miss Catherine Fall were married yesterday afternoon by Rev Fr Murphy M I at the Sacred Heart parochial residence. Best man Daniel Fwomey, bridesmaid Miss Margaret Fall. Reception at Mrs Thomas FF Quinn 611 Lawrence Street. They will reside in North Cambridge after a long wedding trip. Flowers from McMannon's.
Miss Christine Whiting daughter of Mr and Mrs F A Whiting formerly of the city and Dr Kenneth R Parmenter were married by Rev L R Eastman at Framingham The bride wore a Mechlin lace gown and carried pale pink sweet peas The ceremony was followed by a reception at the bride’s home Westview with Odell’s orchestra The couple will reside in South Framingham after a month’s tour in parts unknown
Mrs Margaret Murphy hosted a quiet ceremony yesterday afternoon as Miss Alice Murphy wed Mr Jeremiah Donahoe. Rev John McHugh officiated. The bride wore white mousseline de soie over white silk with lilies of the valley. Bridget Murphy served as maid of honor and James Barry was best man. The couple received many gifts, danced, and left on the 9.25 train to Boston for a two week trip to New York and Buffalo before settling back at 215 Cross Street.
Officer John F. Healey and Miss Nellie Frances Daly were married yesterday at 4:30 PM at St. Patrick's Church with Rev. Fr Callahan officiating. Miss Mary McManus of Andover served as bridesmaid and best man James Healey stood beside the groom.
After the marriage a reception to the many friends of the bride and bride groom was held at No. 26 Butterfield street. The rooms were handsomely decorated by McManmon, and an orchestra played during the reception. After September 1st, Mr. and Mrs. Healey will be at home to their friends at No. 65 Butterfield street.
Miss Mina Elkins and Mr. Fraser Robinson united in marriage at the Paige Street Free Baptist church parsonage with Rev. A E Wilson officiating. Attendants were Miss Beatrice Loveley and Mr. Clayton Kimball. the couple belong to Paige Street church and Sunday school. Flowers supplied by Me Manmon.
Miss Jennie Campbell and Mr Joseph Landry were married by Rev A E Wilson last night at their furnished home. Bridesmaid was Miss Anna Campbell and the groom was supported by his brother. Refreshments and many presents followed. The couple, active Paige Street church members, will be at home after July 1.
An elegant Wednesday wedding at the bride's parents home 40 Sidney Street joined Ella Mae to Frank Wilbur Brault. Rev. Smith T. Ford officiated after a six o'clock ceremony with Mrs. James F. Fleming at the piano. Guests from Boston, Tewksbury, and Billerica attended before the couple left Lowell for a short wedding trip and plans to reside in Somerville.
Sadie Ellen Moore married William Midgley of Charlestown Massachusetts in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s home in Wilton New Hampshire attended by about 40 relatives from Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Eleanor Sweet of Waltham served as bridesmaid George Moore was best man and Miss Sadie Midgley was flower girl. Rev S T Ford officiated the ceremony followed by a lawn dinner under the elms. The couple will honeymoon in Maine then reside in Charlestown after returning.
William F. McQuaide and Miss Lucy Green wed at Berean P M Church Moore Street with Rev W H Yarrow officiating. Bride wore white Swiss muslin trimmed with lace, attended by sister Eliza Green. Walter McQuaide best man. ushers Oscar Pearson Benjamin Stavely Walter Smith and George McQuaide. Jennie Laycock played organ. reception at 3 Roper Street. gifts mainly practical.
D. W. Horne & Son warn of a 10 cent per ton wholesale coal price increase effective July 1, bringing total rise to 30 cents since April 1. They promote ordering now and note they supply only top grades, including New River Steam Coal. The text mentions the Illinois battleship trial uses this coal, with engineers blowing off steam for high pressure.
GRO. B. MAKER at the corner of John and Merrimack Streets advertises a wide range of portrait frames suitable for wholesale and retail buyers. The notice promises a splendid assortment, urging customers to compare prices and choose from finest, cheapest, and medium grades felt to suit every need.
The article surveys pidgin used by U S troops in the Philippines, noting terms from water words agua to tubsig and dunum in Pampanga and Pangasinan, plus chow chow for food and washee washee for washing, with got for have or be and matrimony for marriage. It catalogs gambling terms up shout up she comes and jawbone, and shows multilingual requests for food like babuy and manuk, payments in pesos or pesetas, and va moose as go or come, with combate for battle or fight.
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