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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
8
Edgar Sanborn, a known pyromaniac from Worcester, escaped Sunday from the Worcester insane asylum where he was committed after a fire at Auburn railroad station. He had earlier run a poultry farm with his brother near Last Billerica and was released from the asylum about a year ago.
The paper notes Mrs. Boniface Gag non in grave condition after a dog bite with lockjaw prognosis. It also covers the marriage of Joseph Goulet of Lynn to Velleda Malo of this city at St. Joseph's church. The nuptial mass, benediction, music, and witnesses are listed along with the couple’s plans to reside in Lynn after a brief wedding tour.
A daughter was born Sunday noon to Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Lamoureux. Arthur Latour and Claudia Pilotte of Dracut were married yesterday at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. Fr. Lamothe officiating. The couple will reside at Kenwood. Emery Cognac leaves for Canada for a month, visiting Montreal and St Jean. Dr. L. E. Schiller returns from Canada after attending Nicolet college centennial and mourning the death of his brother-in-law Paul de Grandpre.
News from Lowell notes the death of Rev Fr A M Clement rector of Fiskdale French parish after a car crash in Montreal on St Johns day festivities. He had visited Dr Caisse and attended wedding ceremonies two years ago. The report also mentions Mr Wolfred Caisse Jr returning from a Canadian trip and planning a further excursion, plus local French stores closing July 4 for Independence Day observances and an Acadian origin note about Mr Bellefontaine.
Acadian Reminiscences note a vanished Bellefontaine surname tied to Grand Pre and Arichat journeys from Boston to Halifax and Bras d'Or lakes. The piece also reports the death of Eugenie Janson La Palme at age 21 in New Hampshire, well known in Lawrence and as a singer in French circles. Separately a horse ridden by Express man Lacerte was seriously injured when paving collapsed, leaving him likely unable to work. authorities filled the hole and checked nearby streets for safety.
Merrimack lodge No 7 I O O F held a semi annual election naming Wallace B. Lovejoy N G Elmer T. Dean W G William Hodgson recording and financial secretary Jacob Norris treasurer Nate B. Taylor special representative to the grand lodge Daniel G Ryan. Installation for the listed officers is set for the evening of July 13.
Funeral notice notes the death of Mrs Jennie Auringer McLaughlin's husband at their home in Summervill Pennsylvania. The obituary expresses condolences from many friends in the city.
Death notices report yesterday funerals for Owen E. Gaffney at 561 Central Street with burial at Edson cemetery. Michael Reardon had high mass requiem at Sacred Heart Church with burial by John J. O’Connell Co. Hannah G Higgins funeral from 88 Nichols Street with burial in Andover. John Crowley funeral from Undertaker Savage rooms with burial in St Patrick's cemetery.
The Boston Cloak and Suit store advertises a wide range of suit sizes from 32 to 56 in the chest and waists from 322 to 62, claiming to be the sole place offering such goods.
Rev R C Fillingham of Hexton England, anti ritualist leader, writes to Bishop Potter accusing St Mary the Virgin service of idolatry. He plans to return to the United States to campaign against ritualism, questions Potter's pledge at consecration, and demands a public answer to his challenge. He says he attended worship but witnessed idol worship and calls for truth and duty from Potter.
The Lowell school board met at city hall after a long session. The music committee report on adopting a revised American music system faced a two thirds vote hurdle. five for and three against. A later vote favored the change, with Dr. Taylor and Mr. Duncan opposing. Other actions included leave of absence for Miss Buttrick and the resignation of Miss Carrie B. Price, plus a tabled anti vivisection talk. Parents weighed longer sessions and ongoing military drill with broad letters from residents outlining strong opinions. Special staff appointments and tenure decisions for teachers were approved.
Evidence in the Milwaukee post office reveals a large surplus of Groff fasteners sent here about fourteen years ago without requisition. Two shipments totaling roughly two and a quarter tons may never be used, dating to the early years of Postmaster General George W. Pearth. Also stored are galvanized iron mail boxes from Michigan received about two years ago without requisition.
Kaiserlicher Yacht Club Kiel June 29. The American men of war's men won two firsts a second and a third in today's races against German fleet boats. Americans had five boats in three events while Germans had 37. Emperor William presented prizes as personal gifts to officers commanding launches Ensign Steel received a silver cup and Lieut Mustin along with Midshipman Rowan who sailed the Chicago's cutter received large silver cigarette boxes. The American squadron will depart at 7 tomorrow evening.
Halifax Nova Scotia June 29 news reports the 16 foot America commanded by Capt Blackburn of Gloucester now sailing toward Havre France. The vessel was towed from Clark's harbor to near Thrumcape by Capt Brannan of the Nellie Hamm after Capt Blackburn’s leg swelled, then he resumed sailing the next morning in good spirits.
Everett Blanchard, 30, confronted his estranged wife at 42 High street with a revolver after their separation last April. She fled down the stairs while he fired two shots, missing her. Blanchard was arrested and held on $2000 bond for a hearing tomorrow, claiming alcohol was to blame and offering no motive.
The board announced the election of numerous teachers including VanSlyke, Colton, and Stevens, with two and one year tenures. Ethel Whitcomb was elected to the High School. Leaves of absence were extended for Miss Alice M. Magoon and Miss Elizabeth F. Blandin. Adjournment occurred at 11:30.
Butte Montana June 29 The Amalgamated Copper company smelter at Anaconda is closed for an indefinite period, leaving about 1500 workers idle. Mines at Butte that supply ore to the plant are expected to close tomorrow, affecting more than 2000 additional workers.
Walter P. Stockbridge of Brattleboro hosiery manager aged 88 was fatally injured at Claremont Junction New Hampshire when his hat blew off a moving train and he fell to the ground. He suffered a fractured skull a broken leg and a dislocated shoulder. He died at Claremont hospital later that night while returning home from Lakeport where he spent Sunday with his wife.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Railroad Commissioners will hear interested parties at 20 Beacon Street Boston on Monday July 13 1903 at 11 30 am regarding the abolition of the grade crossing on Princeton Street in North Chelmsford. The petitioner must publish notice three times in Lowell Daily Courier and serve copies on Stony Brook Railroad Corporation Boston Lowell Railroad Boston and Maine Railroad and the Attorney General, with service return due at the hearing. Per order of the Board CHARLES E MANN Clerk. $80-dy7-13
Lowell jokes about a soggy week as troops return to South Framingham and graduation season nears end. Photographers florists and hack drivers anticipate a brief lull in business while the Weather Bureau forecasts more rain for the region. A road check suggests the area remains damp and muddy.
All wool flags in sizes 4x6 to 9x15 and larger available, silk sewn and double seamed with reinforced corners. Larger flags include rope and reinforced hoists with iron tacks. Cotton imitaiton bunting flags also offered at half price from 3.50, 4.00, and 4.50 down to 2 dollars each. Small 18x32 stick flags 10 cents each. Basement. A. G. Pollard & Co.
London June 29 George Meredith the novelist who has been ill for some time has suffered a relapse and his condition is announced to be critical.
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