Annual recital of Lowell Conservatory of Music
An annual concert at Odd Fellows hall in Lowell is scheduled for Wednesday evening, June 25 at 7.45 with free admission under the direction of Geo. F. Willey. The notice also mentions local businesses including Babbitt Optical Co and D P Knowlton’s moving line as part of the issue. Frank W. Coughlin has returned from Baltimore after promoting the William J. Coughlin Land Co and completing a Worcester sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Knowlton
Prescott Street
New England
Kennedy
Frank W. Coughlin
Baltimore
William J. Coughlin Land Co
Worcester
Local residents head abroad and change of jobs in Lowell
Mr John A Keyes of 372 Broadway leaves Lowell Wednesday to manage a leading Cape Cod hotel for the summer. Mrs Annie E Smiley spoke at a district Epworth League convention in Washington. Miss Susan H Kimball of Stevens street becomes engaged to Mr Norman O Goddard of the B M freight house. S W Greenlissett, Journal for Investors ad manager, and wife will spend the summer at the Marlows Winthrop Highlands. Mrs Lena R Curtis but improving after serious illness. Numerous Lowell residents sail to Europe aboard the Cunard steamer Ivernia and Dominion line Merion with many names listed among the travelers. George A Chase moved from Tolman avenue to Winter Hill due to work at Charlestown navy yard. daughter Margaret graduates at Pawtucket school and Eva remains in Lowell before joining Halifax summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Keyes
Broadway
Lowell
Cape Cod
Cape
Epworth League
Metropolitan
M. E. Church
Washington
Annie E. Smiley
Susan H. Kimball
Stevens Street
Norman O. Goddard
S. W. Greenlsitt
Journal For Investors
Boston
Marlows
Winthrop Highlands
Lena R. Curtis
Varnum Street
Cunard Line
Ivernia
Queenstown
Liverpool
Murphy's Steamship Agency
Bride T. Sweeney
William Morris
Gideon Mortimer
Jennie McGregor
Ellen McGregor
Donald McGregor
Jane Crawford
Joseph Hollis
Katie Hollis
Margaret Casey
Mary Toolan
James R. Fox
Dominion Line
Merion
William Wilson
Josephine Dexter
Joseph Leatham
Somerville
Elizabeth Rawlinson
L. A. Rawlinson
Tremont & Suffolk Mills
Europe
Geo. A. Chase
Tolman Avenue
Winter Hill
Chase
Charlestown Navy Yard
Belvidere youth buys Walter Booth fruit store
J Quinn of Belvidere has purchased the fruit and periodical shop of Walter Booth at 73 East Merrimack street. The new owner intends to maintain high standards, offer foreign and domestic fruits, confections, cigars, tobacco, and a broad array of periodicals and novels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Quinn
Belvidere
Walter Booth
East Merrimack Street
Quinn
Booth
Merrimack Street
Auction of fine pictures mirrors and statues in Merrimack sale
On Tuesday afternoon June 24 at 2 30 PM a sale of framed pictures mirrors and statuary will be held at the Rugg building 121 Merrimack Street. The high grade stock goes to the highest bidder without reserve. The British War Office publishes an annual army almanac to aid troops after an eclipsed sun once startled Egyptian campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rugg Building
Merrimack Street
British War Office
Father John’s Medicine touted for croup relief
A Lowell man credits Father John’s Medicine with quickly curing a child’s dangerous croup attack. He notes it is free from opium and morphine and emphasizes its larger value in $1 bottles, which provide three times the amount of the 70 cent size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Carr
Cross Street
Lowell
Father John
Wanted at Once Boy Learns Paint and Hardware Trade
A notice seeks a 17 year old boy to learn the paint and hardware business. Apply with reference X. . Z. at this office.
Old Home Week Debates Firemen’s Veto and Souvenir Plans
The Old Home Week committee and the Torrent Vets faced a clash over whether firemen’s muster should be part of the celebration and if the committee may issue a souvenir program. Chairman Casey pressed for recognition of the muster and a committee controlled souvenir, while Firemen’s rep James Walker argued against city funds being used for a souvenir. A military tournament proposal emerged with talks of a $500 prize and a parade, and the panel planned next steps for Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Walker
Firemen's Association
Casey
Barton
Carmichael
Pickering
Grant
Firemen’s Association
Lowell
Walker
James H. Walker
Denis Wheley
Mr. Casey
Mr. Whaley
Wheeley
Mr. Wheley
Wholey
Engineer Salmon
Association
Salmon
Alderman Carmichael
Whaley
Mr. Pickering
Gardner H. Pearson
Company C
6Th Regiment
Worcester
Nashua
Absolute Auction Sale of Downtown Lowell Realty Old Washington Tavern Lot
In the heart of Lowell a premier investment parcel is offered at absolute auction on Wednesday June 25 1902. Lot 1 at Central and Church Streets extends to Green Street with 78 ft front on Central and 112 ft on Church facing the square near major buildings. Lot 2 lies along Church Green and includes the Old Washington Tavern stables. Both plots promise strong income and ideal for modern blocks with ample mortgage options. Purchasers must deposit specified sums when struck off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Old Washington Tavern
Central
Church Streets
Green Street
Tower’s Corner
U. S. Federal and Post Office
Gorham
Appleton Streets
Central Street
F. B. Shedd and Lowell Trust Co
Church Street
Nichols& Fletcher
Appleton Street
Boston
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co
Washington Tavern
Ingham Block
Government Allen Steamer To Sail Merrimack River
A new steamboat named Governor Allen, built near the Vesper Boat club, will soon launch on the Merrimack between this city and Nashua. Capt. L. C. Prouty will command, the vessel draws 18 inches, seats 300, and makes the Nashua trip in about 1 hour 15 minutes with a 25 cent round trip fare.
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Merrimack
Nashua
Vesper Boat Club House
Governor Allen
Charles Allen
Erie City Engine Works
Erie City
United States
L. C. Prouty
Prouty
Merrimack River
Kitty Smoke
Tyng
Pawtucket Falls
Lake Massabesh
Tyng’s Island
Vesper Club
Fraternal Elections and Meetings Across Centralville
A lively contest for vice grand of Centralville lodge with four candidates occurs Wednesday night. Patrick Tobin and Patrick Fitzgerald, elected delegates to Celtic and Emerald societies, left Lowell to attend the Clan-na-Gaelt convention in the West. John Erikson council 1883 R A met and heard sports committee report for a 25th anniversary gala day. Royal Arcanum Industry council 1722 to hold public meeting with musical entertainment on the 25th anniversary night at Elks hall 219 Central street. Popularity Industry council hosts a meeting for those seeking more about the order following a carnival. Court Middlesex F of A 23 elected officers led by Chief Ranger Thomas W Kelleher and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville Lodge
Emerald Societies
Patrick F. Tobim
Patrick Fitzgerald
Lowell
West
Tobin
John Erikson Council
R. A
Odd Felows’ Temple
Royal Arcanum
Industry Council
Elks’ Hall
Central Street
Grand Council
City Hall notes authorize fireworks purchase for Boston firm
Acting Mayor Badger signed the requisition for 700 to pay Pain Manufacturing Co of Boston for Fourth of July fireworks. Aldermen convene tonight at 8. The Fourth of July committee meets at 7, the commons committee at 7 30, and the voting machines panel hears Standard Voting Machine Co representative at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger
Pain Mfg. Co
Boston
Aldermen
Committee On Commons
Committee On Voting Machines
Standard Voting Machine Company
Pawtucketville Social Club Elects Officers
At a recent meeting the Pawtucketville Social club elected officers for six months led by President Prosper Cossette and Vice President Euclide Cinq Mars. Also named were Secretary Joseph Cote Assistant Oliver Brunelle Treasurer Frederick Therricault Assistant Roderique Descheneaux and Sergeant-at-Arms Alphonse Lemay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucketville
Prosper Cossette
Euclide Cinq Mars
Joseph Cote
Oliver Brunelle
Frederick Therricault
Roderique Descheneaux
Alphonse Lemay
Held High Carnival for St Johns Hospital Ward
About 400 children gathered yesterday afternoon on adjacent lawns at 393 and 389 High street for a carnival in aid of St Johns hospital children's ward. Miss Etta Cahill and Miss Alice Flemings led the event with games, cake walking, and songs, raising funds while dozens of adults helped with lemonade, ice cream, candy, and general festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Cahill
F. J. Fleming
High Street
St. John’s Hospital
Etta Cahill
Alice Flemings
London Bridge
Edward Cahill
Alice Akers
Benjamin Randlett
Anna Coffey
Open Air Concert by The National Band at Oaklands
The National band led by R. A. Griffiths plans an open air concert in the Oaklands this evening weather permitting. A prolonged attack of Mal demer is reported troubling Mt. Pelee, adding regional concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Griffiths
Oaklands
Mal Demer
Mt. Pelee
Eliot Church Picnic Delights Sunday School Crowd
The Eliot church Sunday school annual picnic at Willow Dale drew about 150 attendees. Races included Paul Abbott winning the 100-yard dash for young men, James Reynolds the boys race, Muth Eaton the ladies’ dash, Thomas Varnum the hop and jump, and Herschel Scribner the boys boat race. Gertrude Frisbie won the ladies boat race, with dinner in the pavilion hall served by the Ladies’ Charitable association. George S. Hull led the event with Isaac Fletcher, Daniel H. Varnum and Charles Nichols assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Church
Willow Dale
Paul Abbott
James Reynolds
Muth Eaton
Thomas Varnum
Percy Varnum
Herschel Scribner
Gertrude Frisbie
Ladies’ Charitable Association
George S. Hull
Isaac Fletcher
Daniel H. Varnum
Charles Nichols
Wedding Presents From Maker's Store
Wedding presents ideas urge readers to buy at Maker's corner of John and Merrimack streets offering framed pictures or mirrors as pleasing and useful gifts for a friend's marriage voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maker's
John and
Merrimack Streets
Catholic Society notes on split C Y M U dues
The C Y M U of St Patrick's church refuses to sign a new constitution amid a secession of about 75 members. Trustees for both C Y M L and C Y M S are named, with signings open until October 1. The federation staff includes Mullen, Moriarty, Dunphy, Ward, Maguire, Walsh, and Gallagher. Other items cover local temperance institutes and a Pawtucketville C M A C installation set for July 1 with officer elections and an ice cream festival. A pole dispute near their building prompted its relocation after members circulated a protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Church
John J. O'Connor
Smith J. Adams
Edward J. O'Donnell
John H. Murphy
John M. O'Donoghue
John J. Murphy
Humphrey Coffey
E. J. Carroll
D. J. O’brien
R. J. Crowley
John J. McNabb
Henry F. Doran
Warren Riordan
Thomas P. Donohoe
William Barrl
P. J. O’brien
Federation of Catholic Societies of America
Cambridge
Peter Mullen
Dr. Couch
Somerville
J. E Mori
Federation
Matthews’ Temperance Institute
Burke Temperance Institute
Board of Trustees
Pawtucketville
Guard of Honor
Moise Cossette
McElholm
Kitson Street
Laxative Bromo Quin Nine Tablets Ad
E. W. Grove promotes Laxative Bromo Quin Nine Tablets claiming it cures a cold in one day. The box lists a 25 cent price and features the Grove name prominently.
Extravagant graduation flowers trend hits grammar schools
The remark notes that modern grammar school graduations demand as many flowers as elite colleges like Wellesley or Radcliffe, highlighting rising display standards and social expectations in school ceremonies.
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Wellesley
Radcliffe
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Sun
Lowell Daily Courier
A. N. Harmon
Croup
J. E. Conant & CO
Lowell, Mass
THE
Gov. Allen
Captain Prouty
City Hall Notes
Patton
Patton Paint Company
Milwaukee
Wis
E. P. Flanders
Middlesex Street
Mass
Courier-Citizen Company
Catholic Society Notes
E. W. Grove
Lawler’s Book Store
Familiy Traley
Attsurance
T. H Boyle & CO
Belvidere Fruit Store
M. J. Quinn
the, Colonia
Stoc Cutter
Sherwood
Taylor
Jones’ Alea
Harvard
HAULF
Roach
Popular
W. P. Brazer & Co., Hatters and Outfitters
Central, Corner Market ST
Anchor Line
United States Mail
New York
Glasgow
Londonderry
Henderson Brothers
Denis Murphy
Lowela
Chas.t. Saul
Benj. A. Gilbert
Colonial Building
Boylston St
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