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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
12
The entry lists sun rise and set times for June with a 4.07 morning rise and 7.24 evening set, and a moon rise at 7.00 p.m. The length of day is shown as 15.17 hours, reflecting longer daylight hours typical of midyear.
The Thompson Hardware Co lowers prices by 15 to 25 percent on all ladies bicycles as stock remains limited. Boston druggist Joseph E. Nolet, former Lowell resident, is jailed on charges of criminal operation against Mary Parker and held for a $2000 bond ahead of a hearing next week. A street widening near Merrimack and Pawtucket to lay tracks to Moody Street bridge results in land taken from Mrs Kitson's garden, finishing the project and improving the thoroughfare.
Mr Frederick Coffin Weld son of Boston residents A David Weld and Miss Margaret Jessie Chase daughter of Mrs Alice J Chase wed at St Anne's yesterday afternoon at 4. Rev A St John Chambre officiated. Ushers were Harvard classmates and the couple will reside in Littleton after a reception at the bride's home on Fairmount Street.
Arthur J. Molleur and Ethel Blake were married in a Wednesday ceremony at St. Josephs parochial residence chapel at 3 pm. Rev. Fr. Campeau officiated. The couple planned a New York honeymoon before returning to reside here.
A municipal band concert in South Common failed to occur as planned when the Excelsior band could not perform due to the absence of lights. A crowd of over 2000 waited, with people from Billerica and surrounding towns arriving. Superintendent Jackson said he notified band secretary Muzzey at 3:30 pm that the concert would be canceled and would notify members.
A Minnesota woman credits Grape-Nuts with rebuilding her health after winter illness. She describes initial eating limits, then improved digestion and weight gain from using Grape-Nuts with cream. She notes better memory and ability to do housework after two months. She offers to publish her full name.
Alderman O Sullivan and others urged extending Broadway from Lewis to Dummer and widening Dummer Street to 50 feet as a city growth plan. Supporters tout improved trade access and beauty. opponents fear cost and burden on nearby property. The committee tabled the petition for next meeting.
Last night the Iroquois Canoe Club opened its Lake Mascuppic clubhouse with a lively reception drawing many city youths. Officers and trustees were announced, music by Warren Reid and Fred Haywood, tasteful Japanese lantern decorations, and space for twenty canoes with two story rooms and a lakefront piazza offering views of passing steamboats.
About 400 boys and girls received their first communion at the Church of St. Jean Baptiste on Merrimack Street. Mass at 8:30 was led by Rev Fr Mangin with an augmented choir from St. Joseph's College. Children returned to their schools for instruction before going home.
The Lowell Orchestral society gathered at Page's dining rooms with President Coburn presiding. Walter Coburn was elected president, E T Goward vice president, Amy L. Tucker secretary, Hermon J. Smith treasurer, with C M Cushman W H Bagley Louis Weiler Harry Clifton F J Vigeant as directors and Cushman named librarian. The group reports about $1500 in assets and aims for a strong next fall season.
The June Lowell High School Review issue closes volume 15 and praises the 1902 edition as an outstanding pure school magazine edited entirely by pupils. Amy G. Bent leads as editor in chief, with Daisy Farrell and O Chester Davis as literary editors, and Orrin Wing in charge of sporting news. The staff for the coming year includes Charles Crossett as editor in chief and several student editors and managers. A full page picture features the girls basketball team, which went four wins and four losses, while the baseball team posted three wins and six losses with notable performances by Reilly Gerry and Shattuck.
Harry Boynton a dental student living with his grandmother Mrs. Sarah A Bates at 116 Middlesex street drank carbolic acid after being refused money by his grandmother. He collapsed at the doctor's laboratory and died en route to the Emergency Hospital. the grandmother was hospitalized in hysteria.
A successful strawberry festival and lawn party was held last evening at Immanuel Baptist Church under the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor. Rain altered some plans but the program pleased the large audience. social committee members Isabelle Gillespie Etta Wedge Ethel Charlton Edward Jones Jr. and Henry Thatcher organized the event with notable efficiency.
A local ad promotes pure candy at 10c per pound making it affordable for all. It advertises fourteen kinds including Salted Spanish Peanuts at 10c and home made caramels at 30c with similar low prices on other varieties. The ad lists Carleton and Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street.
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