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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
10
The record lists daily markers for March including sunrises and moon phases. It shows day length 11 hours 12 minutes, sunset 5:37, moonrise 2:28 a.m., and weekday labels Mon through Sun alongside a compact calendar cue.
The Y M C I will hold a drill at 8 o clock tonight in the hail to prepare for St Patrick s day. Spencer & Co awning department reports brisk spring business and urges prompt action for changes or new awnings as season rush approaches. U S Wong and Co announce relocation to 31 John Street offering Chinese teas packed in fields and a variety of curios and bric a brac with strong ad response from the Citizen and Courier readers.
The fastest 26 miles in New England likely belong to the new Boston & Northern trolley route through Tewksbury Wilmington Woburn Winchester and Medford. Extra heavy rails and swift cars offer comfort and safety for a 25 cent fare drawing travelers from Lowell toward business and leisure with direct city access. The line’s popularity grows as more cars depart from the square amid favorable comments on the enterprise.
The annual banquet occurs Wednesday evening March 5 at Gold Fellows temple Middlesex street with reception at 6 30 and dinner at 7. Reception committee lists many members. Talk by Hon J J Myers on Massachusetts legislative procedure and Capt John Bordman Jr on The Philippines. Participants must sign up with the secretary before 8 p m today.
A room in tenement 475 Moody Street occupied by Miss Caroline Tremblay was broken into Saturday afternoon. A pocketbook containing $12 was stolen after entry through a window. Police are investigating the burglary.
An exposé argues coffee addiction causes nervous prostration and health decline. It suggests switching to Postum Food Coffee, prepared properly, can restore balance and improve digestion and nerves. The ad claims Postum offers a richer color and better flavor when served with cream.
Bernhardt A Otto of Lawrence is defendant in a suit for alleged alienation of his wife’s affections filed by Frederick J Heine a draughtsman. The action seeks 25000 and stems from a 1901 letter from Heine’s wife that allegedly led to divorce granted by Judge Braley in Lowell.
In a series of conferences District Attorney Sanderson Attorney General Parker and Suffolk DA Stevens push for Blondin indictment in Middlesex county where Mrs Blondin’s body was found. A special Middlesex grand jury session may be called after a postponement. Attorneys Morrison and Jacques oppose speedy trial and seek delay, while Parker orders a re investigation to settle jurisdiction.
Arrangements for the installation of Rev Dr Martin as pastor at Kirk Street church are complete. A council meeting at 4 30 PM and a supper for delegates at 5 30 precede services at 7 30 led by Rev John R Davies of Philadelphia with sermons and charges from listed clergy, including Rev A W Hitchcock Worcester and others.
The National Council of the Knights of Columbus has sent out a notification excluding more than 200 liquor dealers from membership. In 1896 an order barred anyone in the liquor trade, and several members in various cities have since entered that business. Four liquor dealers in Lowell will be excluded, none were in the trade when they joined.
John C. Johnson after an evening with friends boarded a Middlesex street train Saturday night intending to jump at Congress street his home. Fear overtook him at that point and he was carried to Somerville where he landed in the police station. His anxious parents sent money to pay the fine yesterday.
A social and dance in the old Odd Fellows hall raised funds for the Burns family. James Burns was buried last Monday and there was fair attendance with Atwood's orchestra providing the music.
At Tewksbury town hall a full day meeting approved officers on one ballot and accepted reports from auditors treasurer highway board of health and committees. A major item kept the present highway surveyor system while several articles funded libraries schools police and Memorial Day with specific sums and allocations.
A local shop on 236 Merrimack street touts aggressive price cuts in a new sale, noting rival pill makers imitate their 10c whisk broom 5c tooth brush deals and other bargains like a 75c value lavender salts priced at 5c. The ad urges customers to watch their windows and ads to see rivals behind.
In Lowell, George W. Fiske marked his 90th birthday with an informal reception from 4 to 6 pm. He was assisted by daughter Miss Fiske. Attendees included Henry B. Fiske of Boston and Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Storer of Lawrence. A poem titled A Greeting was read.
Nashua rejects a sparring ordinance amendment as public sentiment runs strong against prize fighting. The council declined to act, killing the measure that would have banned sparring exhibitions with fines for participants and spectators. Nashua’s sports culture remains active in other arenas, but boxing faces staunch opposition. Manchester Union Nashua correspondent.
The Volunteers of America at 3 Shattuck Street plans a wood yard offering meals and lodging to destitute men, a free reading room, and an employment agency. Funds are short to equip the project. needed are a cooking stove, dining table, reading matter, and cast-off clothing for poorly clad men. Donations may be sent to Adjutant J. D. Bacheller. those needing labor can apply at the office.
The Sewing Guild of St John's Hospital will convene tonight at seven thirty at the home of Mrs P L McBride located at 246 Methuen Street.
Doctors oppose patent medicines as most cough syrups and balsams rely on opium morphine cocaine arsenic or other poisons for effect. Father Johns Medicine is praised as a safer alternative curing grip cold throat and lung troubles and preventing pneumonia while building strength.
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