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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1902

Page

3

New England League Schedule Adopted For 1910 Season

Lowell favored as manager Fred Lake secures 12 Thursdays 11 Saturdays and three holiday afternoons. The New England Baseball League held a meeting at the Savoy with clubs from Fall River Manchester Nashua Haverhill Dover Lawrence Concord and Lowell approving a $250 guarantee and per game umpire pay. A 10 year compact was set and a lengthy schedule from March through September was outlined with weekly pairings and locations.

Lake Boston New England Savoy Oday Murnane J. G. Morse Ubes Fall River McDermott N. DuValley Lowell Fred Lake Manchester E. E. Reed John F. Smith Nashua Henry Burns Haverhill J. E. Donovan E. Charles Worth Don Driscoll Dover A. EF. Doe. Lawrence W. A. Parsons Concord J. J. Carney George Hill EB. BE. Reed Thomas H. Burns Lawrence Haverhill Concord

McCoy a Wonder Nat Goodwin Praises Champion Boxer

Nat Goodwin praises Kid McCoy as one of the greatest pugilists after recalling their England meeting and McCoy's earlier hardships in Whitechapel. He describes McCoy accepting a boxing challenge with three strong men in a Wonderland scene, highlighting the notable knockout pursuit.

Nat Goodwin Nat C. Goodwin Star Detroit Opera House Kid McCoy England McCoy Broadway Whitechapel

McCoy Dominates Coster Bouts in Brutal Skirmish

Detroit Journal recounts McCoy fending off three costers in a furious display. He dodges, delivers jaw fractures and a final mercy, while onlookers misread origins of the conflict.

Fraternal Councils Honor Supreme Trustee Prentice

At Lowell council No. 8 R A a reception welcomed Supreme Trustee General Charles H. Prentice of Hartford along with Vice Grand Regent Joseph B. Robson of Newtonville Alonzo G. Walsh of Lowell and members from Lowell and North Billerica. Many applications were received and five candidates were initiated amid a musical intermission and enthusiastic speeches highlighting Royal Arcanum work.

Lowell Council No. 8 R. A Charles H. Prentice Hartford Royal Arcanum

Highland council meeting reviews progress and upcoming initation

Highland council No. 970 R A held its fourth public meeting with Gen Charles Prentice of Hartford addressing the emergency fund for indigent members. The session also featured remarks by Alonzo Gu Walsh and G W R J B Robson, plus entertainment by Williams, Johnson, and Casey. Nearly 40 applications were received for membership with more expected. class initiation is set for next Thursday in Odd Fellows hall. James A. Garfield W R C No. 3 and Passaconaway Tribe No. 32 also met, receiving applications and preparing adoptions. Elgin lodge U E O P held a semi monthly meeting with a box auction by Russell Fox and readings and songs accompanying refreshments.

Highland Council R. A Highland Hall Chas. H. Prentice Hartford Conn Reval Arcania Order Alonzo Gu Walsh G. W. R. J. B. Robson Frank M. Williams Messrs. Johnson and Casey Odd Fellows Hall E. E. Maynard F. M. Robitaille Elgin Lodge Old Highland Hall Russell Fox Messrs. Sweeney and Seavey Miss Sawtelle

No clear public speech here a woman's platform posture comment

A fragmented sentence notes skepticism about a woman speaker on a platform. It hints she may not captivate her audience with lofty oratory or fervent enthusiasm, but the text remains incomplete and ambiguous about any event or identity.

Citizens meeting selects Walter Perham as Chelmsford selectman

About 100 residents gathered to nominate a Centre village selectman at the Chelmsford town meeting. Walter Perham was chosen by ballot over Joseph E. Warren 45 to 28 amid discussion of the Chelmsford Gas Light Co. right to lay pipes and hopes for Lowell Gas Light expansion. The session also covered town officers, assessors, and sidewalk funding.

Chelmsford Chelmsford Street Board of Selectmen Centre Village Lower Town Hall E.T. Adams A. G. Green Wm. H. Hall Geo. A. Parkhurst Ervin W. Sweetser H. S. Perham H.S. Perham F. Snow Arthur H. Sheldon Selectman J. E. Warren Citizen P. T. McMahon Chelmsford Gas Light Co Mr. McMahon Lowell Company J. A. Bartlett Warren Geo. H. Tryder Lowell Gas Light Company Walter Perham Joseph B. Warren House A. H. Davis Thomas A. Harmon Joseph E. Warren Lowell

Carlisle mourns Mary Gould. Hood funeral in Carlisle

Obituary notices report the death of Mary P. Gould aged 44 in Campello Brockton from Brights disease occurring March 9. Funeral held at 28 Grant Avenue with Aurora Rebekah lodge service and burial in Green Cemetery. Also noted is the recent death of Arthur Hood in Tyngsboro with Unitarian Church funeral in Carlisle and a large floral tribute.

Mary P Levi B. Gould Campella Brockton Bright Carlisle John H Hannah (Nutting) Abbott Grant Avenue O’cock Sarah Byrnes Dorchester Aurora Rebekah Lodge Gould Clarence Barrett Aurora Lodge Campello A. O. U. W Theodore B Green Cemetery W. E. Lane T. A. Green Walter Abbott Lowell Georgiana Loring Arthur Hood Tyngsboro Edgar William Augusta (Buttrick) Hood Unitarian Church Walter E. Lane Faustina Wilkins D. W. Robbins Frank E. Wilkins D. L. Chamberlin

Tragic Deaths Mark Groton Community Notices

Margaret McDonald dies at 17 after a long heart illness two weeks after class of 02 high school graduation. Funeral held at St Marys Ayer with class fellows and neighbors paying tribute with Flowers and keepsakes. Also Deacon Milo Stiles suffers paralytic shock. Mrs Kaulback burial follows in Boston hospital death at 62.

Margaret John McDonald St. Mary’s Church Ayer Manning Groton Maggie Milo B. Stiles James Moors City Hospital Boston

Bedford Church Sets Mission Talk With Boston Speaker

In Bedford the Our Own for Christ program is led by the missionary committee with Rev D W Waldron of Boston expected to speak at the 7 30 p m service. Mrs Betsey Rothwell celebrates turning 80 with a family dinner. Miss Fannie A Wood becomes librarian. the WCTU names officers for the coming year led by Mrs Dr S B Elliott as president and Mrs W G Webber as secretary.

C. E D. W. Waldron Boston Betsey Rothwell Charles F. Spaulding Spaulding

Westford Concert at Congregational Church Friday Evening

The Westford choir with Miss May Donnelly reader and Mr BE Wirt tenor of Lowell along with Mrs Jenkins soprano and Miss Margaret Carmichael contralto will present a program in the Congregational church auditorium Friday at 8 o'clock. One piece is the cantata The Risen King by Schnecker and ice cream will be served in the vestry after the concert. The First Unitarian church choir also plans to perform The Resurrection cantata by Manny during Faster Sunday service.

May Donnelly BE. R. Wirt Lowell Jenkins Margaret Carmichael Congregational Church Schnecker First Unitarian Church Manney

Fire destroys farmhouse at Dunstable. occupants escape

Proctor's saw mill at the depot runs full time. Poor road conditions force logs to be hauled from the yard, producing 12 000 to 15 000 feet daily. About 3 o'clock Wednesday morning the farmhouse of D L Page, once the George Wright farm, burned completely, with residents escaping via a window and losing all household goods. Fire thought to have started from the chimney.

Proctor D. L. Page George Wright

Jamaica lecture by Judge Hadley at North Chelmsford church

Judge Samuel P. Hadley of Lowell spoke on Jamaica at the Second Congregational Church in North Chelmsford last night. The local band attended and performed several selections.

Second Congregational Church Samuel P. Hadley Lowell Jamaica North Chelmsford

Corduroy remnants for 39 cents a yard at Pollard’s

Remnants of corduroy now in stock at Pollard and Co offering best domestic quality in black brown and navy. One case arrives with colors and drabs previously scarce. Suitable for boys knee pants men’s coats ladies’ suits walking skirts and upholstering. Basement department.

Baement Department A. G. Pollard & CO

Daniel W Shaw obituary moves from Lowell to Kennebunkport

Daniel W Shaw 70 formerly of this city died yesterday at his niece's home in Dayton Maine. He leaves a widow and one son W A Shaw of this city and a sister Mrs A A Usher. Born in Bangor he served as first lieutenant in Co D 26th Mass during the Civil War. He moved to Kennebunkport in 1883. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Also notices: Mrs William Meloy of 458 Central Street died yesterday afternoon, and James Sullivan 48 of 18 Chambers Street died last evening leaving a wife and two brothers.

Daniel W. Shaw Kennebunkport Dayton W. A. Shaw A. A. Usher Shaw Bangor Lowell Co. D 26Th Mass Biddeford William Meloy Central Street James Sullivan Chambers Street Daniel Connecticut William Ludlow

Funeral notices for Haover Fitzpatrick Trask detailed

The report lists yesterday afternoon funerals for Hattie P. Haover at Blossom Street church with burial in Edson cemetery by C. M. Young & Co., Theresa A. Fitzpatrick from 4 Faulkner Street with Catholic cemetery burial by Undertaker Davey, and Olive J. Trask from 17 Carter Avenue with burial in Edson cemetery by Undertaker Weinbeck. Bearers were Kinnon Clark Neal Crawford, George Marshall Geo Randell Lewis Pierce Clarence Page. Rev. Mr. True officiated Haover service. Rev. R. A. Greene led Trask. Mrs. Geo. Burns sang.

Hattie P. Haover Blossom Street Mr. True Messrs. Kinnon Clark, Neal and Crawford Edson C. M. Young & Co Theresa A. Fitzpatrick Faulkner Street Davey Olive J. Trask Carter Avenue R. A. Greene Geo. Burns George Marshall Geo. Randell Lewis Pierce Clarence Page Weinbeck

Obituary Notices Mention Winn and Hanchett

In this city on March 20 Madeline Winn age 2 and W H Simmons age 72 at 81 Howard Street, funeral later. Hanchett age 73 at Dracut March 20. James Sullivan age 48 at 18 Chambers Street. Deceased leaves a wife and one daughter. old resident.

Winn Dutton Street Madeline Winn

Minnesota Becomes Bread and Butter State Status

Minnesota is now called the bread and butter state after last year’s production. The state’s mills produced 26,630,000 barrels of flour and 56,000,000 pounds of butter churned.

Minnesota

Take Care Of Yourself With Benson's Plasters

Caring for cold weather illness, the ad urges early use of Benson's Porous Plaster to prevent chest congestion and pneumonia. It claims rapid relief for coughs, rheumatism, and grip like back and chest pains, recommends two plasters if needed, and offers prepaid postage for 25 cents each from Seabary & Johnson, New York City.

Benson United States Seabary & Johnson, Mf. Chemists N.Y

How To Save Your Silver With Electro Silicon Co

A housekeeper is advised to mail a request to Electro Silicon Co at 30 Cliff St New York to receive trial quantity of Electro Silicon silver polish. The ad claims it does not scratch or wear, preserves brilliancy, and offers a full sized box postpaid for 15 cents. The product has 35 years in the market and is sold widely.

Sam Electro- Silicon Co Cliff St New York N. Y

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