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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
2
A condensed tour of cotton processing outlines how raw fiber is opened and cleaned by pickers and beater cylinders, moved through flats and licker-in, and shaped into slivers. It covers carding, drawing, evener regulation, fly-frames, bobbins, roving, and spinning, noting the mule’s English origin and its impact on yarn quality and production in Lowell.
The article describes a highly regular spinning machine and the accompanying combing process. It explains the mule spinning frame with moving carriages and drawing rolls, then contrasts it with the newer combing method that produces silklike yarns. The Heilmann comb is praised for precision and mechanical complexity, likened to intricate gears and levers.
Applications for the Y M C A boys camp at North Littleton July 5 to August 2 total 49, the largest since the camp began five years ago. A shoot-the-chute, water baseball, tub races promise excitement for participants and spectators, with new tents and food prepared in mothers’ own way. The Boston & Maine railroad will attach a speeder to the 11.55 train July 5 for transportation of the boys.
A pleasant lawn party was held at 474 Beacon Street last night hosted by the Westminster Presbyterian church Ladies Entertainment Society. The lawn was decorated with flags and lanterns, and indoors there were songs and instrumental music followed by refreshments for guests.
The mid week service is at 7 30 p m with a praise service led by Miss Rutherford followed by the Comfort Club meeting. Northfield lodge opens today and K T P Club holds its first outing Saturday at Willow Dale with a basket lunch. A postponed band concert and fireworks will be at Lakeview Thursday evening.
Lowell shoppers are invited to try Hindipo Nerve Tonic and Kidney Cure with a 50 cent deposit and a full refund if it fails to work. Frye Crawford and listed merchants promote the product across multiple Lowell locations.
The St Paul M E Sunday school held its Willow Dale picnic with a special Merrimack square car, lake boat rides, and numerous contests. Prizes went to Moody Blaisdell, Althea Fling, Agnes Johnson, and Helen Dimon among others, as crowds enjoyed meals, games, and races despite intermittent rain. The Kirk Street church picnic at Mountain Rock followed, featuring boat races and a girls vs boys baseball game won by the boys, with prizes awarded to Guy Stephenson and others.
About 200 members from High Street Congregational and Worthen Street Baptist churches enjoyed their annual picnic at Canobie Lake Park despite yesterday’s weather. Three special cars left at 8 15 and returned at 4 45. A morning baseball game between church teams ended 14 to 2 in favor of the Neegy. Dinner was served at 12 30 in the big tent on the ball grounds. The day featured various recreations and was deemed an unusual success.
Miss Day of Lowell High School chaperoned eight students on a trip to Canoe Lake yesterday, guiding the outing and ensuring safety for the group.
A brief advertisement notes OBrien Bros. Tea Dealers offer coffees and teas with fresh daily roasts. The ad highlights the store location at 227 Central Street and invites customers to rely on their quality and variety.
Members of the Mathew Temperance Institute approved the current board at a regu lar meeting with few dissenters and six new members joining, boosting total membership as the society aims for the 900 mark. The election of officers drew a large turnout, with John V. Donoghue unanimously re-elected president and other officers also retained or newly chosen. Ministers and trustees retain roles as the group anticipates continued prosperity in the coming months.
One candidate was initiated at last night's meeting of Garfield Colony U O P F. There will be no meeting next Tuesday as it will be a holiday. Cramps and Pains of Summer Have no terrors for those protected by timely doses of Sanford's Ginger.
The Joint Special Committee on railroad and street railway laws will hold a public hearing at Room 24, State House, Friday June 30 at 10 30 a m. Chairman William F Dana and Clerk William A Murphy announce the session to revise consolidate and arrange Commonwealth general laws governing railroad and street railway corporations to protect public and investor interests.
The Middlesex Probate Court directs heirs and all interested parties in the estate of Lorenzo A. Folsom late of Lowell to appear on July 18, 1895 at nine o'clock in the forenoon to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted to Charles M. Williams without bond. Publication to run weekly for three weeks in the Lowell Daily Courier with notices to interested parties at least seven days prior. Witness Charles J. McIntire, First Judge, June 27, 1905. W. E. Rogers, Register.
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