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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1902

Page

10

March Sunrise and Day Length Chart

The record lists daily sun rise at 5.39 and sunset at 6.03 with a length of day 12.24 hours. Moon rises at 8.50 a.m. The data appears as a monthly calendar note for March detailing basic celestial times.

Local notices and personal business announcements

Turn Wilson's coal. Try Horne's coal. Cc. H. Babbitt, optician and eye specialist, 28 Dutton street, Merrimack corporation. Albert . Guild, banker, has good bond investments to offer which yield 4 and 4% per cent. income, particulars gladly furnished. Martin Conway, constable of Biller ica, has decided not to accept the offer made him by the Wakefield select men. The latter were most desirous of securing Mr. Conway as a guardian of the law in their town, but after considering the matter, he concluded not to leave Billerica. Accordingly he notified the Wakefield selectmen of his intention yesterday morning.

Wilson's Horne Cc. H. Babbitt Dutton Street Merrimack Corporation Albert Guild Martin Conway Billerica Wakefield Selectmen Conway

Cantata of Belshazzar principal cast listed for upcoming performance

The completest list of principals and chorus adds new singers for the cantata Belshazzar to be staged next week. Key roles include Geo. F. Burns as Belshazzar, Cyrus by Osman Long, Daniel by Warren T. Reid, and Nourishers such as Miss Alice Leith and Miss Ethel Wilson in major female parts. Chorus additions span sopranos and tenors with numerous local names.

Belshazzar Babylon Geo. FE. Burns Cyrus Persia Osmond Long Zerubbabel W. H. Putnam Daniel Israel Warren T. Reid Nitocris Jean L. Sherburne Antonio W. H. Pepin Shelomith F. L. Roberts Tyra Zerubbbabel Alice Leith Angel Ethel Wilson Tamar L. W. Roberts Magi Messrs Wm. Murdy Victor Meister C. L. Stanley George Scarlet Roscoe Drew Laura Marshall Addie M. Ford H. D. Furgeson John West W. A. Hoole Victor Storm James Warner S. J. Dennison W. J. Carroll Harry M. Parker Chas. B. Thompson Fred C. Hammond John McLarin

High School Class of 1902 Holds Fourth Social

Last evening the High school class of 1902 held its fourth social in the school hall with large attendance. Orrin A. Wing chaired the social committee overseeing a fine program featuring duets by Misses Farrell and Gardner and a strong reading by Miss Marshall. The semi chorus, already noted for merit, echoed the event while matrons Miss Webster, Miss Cassidy, and Miss Baker assisted. Dancing closed the program. Next Wednesday a joint debate between the evening High School Debating club and the Greenhalge Debating club is planned in the school hall.

Orrin A. Wing Farrell Gardner Marshall Webster Miss Cassidy Baker Arrin A. Wing Arthur S. Thomas Carl W. Stocks Alice Gray Amy Bent Evening High School Greenhalge

Middlesex County C. E. Convention at Medford

Endeavorers across Middlesex county prepare for the county convention in Medford on Saturday April 19 with sessions at Mystic Congregational church in the afternoon and two evening programs at Mystic Congregational and Methodist Episcopal churches Supper at Union hall costs ten cents and all buildings sit on Salem street Speakers include Rev F A Noble D D of Chicago and Rev A C Dixon D D of Boston.

Middlesex County Medford Mystic Congregational Methodist Episcopal Union Hall Salem Street Rev F. A. Noble D. D Chicago Hee A. C. Dixon Boston

The New Woman Made Over by Quitting Coffee

A Virginia woman describes coffee’s harm and benefits after switching to Postum, noting improved health, weight gain, steadier walking, and better memory. She credits Postum and Grape-Nuts with transforming her condition after years of headaches nervousness and partial blindness. Her letter advocates sharing the experience to help others.

Sue W. Fairall Fourth Street Richmond Redding

Textile Council Votes for Strike in Merrimack Street Hall

The Textile council, after hearings and debate, voted to strike if wage demands are not met, with a six member sponsored committee to confer with the State board of arbitration and agents. An April 7 strike date was discussed, as 18,000 workers could be affected and Fall River and Lowell expected to contribute.

Lowell Mil Fall River

State Board of Arbitration Holds Conference on Textile Strike

The State Board of Arbitration met with Lowell Textile council officials Joseph Ashton and William Rafferty to urge postponement of action. Rafferty and Ashton said they would try to delay at the council meeting but warned officials that a postponement could not be promised as delegates may proceed to strike. The board then visited each mill, with officials reporting no advance could be granted due to mill conditions.

Odd Fellows Merrimack Street William Rafferty Joseph Ashton Rafferty State Board of Arbitration Dimon Ashton City Hall Board of Aldermen Mr. Rafferty Robert Conrow Beamers Patrick Sheridan Nappers D. J. Morrow Loomfixers Michael Dugan Mule Spinners J. P. McDonald Weavers United Textiles‘Workers National Organization Pril Charles D. Palmer Lowell Richard P. Barry Lynn W. A. Reed Brockton Joseph F. Ashton Lowell Textile Council Textile Council Messrs. Rafferty Meeely

State board seeks conference to avert textile strike

The State board of arbitration will work between now and Monday to bring mill agents and Textile council members to a conference. It aims to delay action, but mill officials’ statements and the three largest unions Loom Fixers Cotton Spinners and Weavers have unanimously voted to strike, making success unlikely.

State Board State Board of Arbitration Textile Council Rafferty

Textile council action shocks mills and city workers

Mills prepare to close after the Textile council’s vote with agents stating the move ends efforts to reconsider. A Lawrence hosiery leader vows no non union labor and no operation, with 3500 workers at stake. Mayor Dimon, ill yet alert, regrets the step and hopes for last measures to avert shutdown.

Textile Council Lawrence Hosiery Courier-Citizen

Company C Receives State Inspection Success

At the armory last night every man in Company C Sixth Regiment M V M attended a state inspection led by Lieut. Col Williams and Major Sweetser. Books and papers were correct, uniforms and rifles were in first class order, and praise was given to Bert Chandler, Bugler Doyle, and ex-Lieut Colby for proficiency and conduct. Two new members were considered, Armorer Carr was praised, and the unit will perform in a Huntington Hall minstrel show on April 30 for the Day Nursery fundraiser.

Williams Northampton Sweetser Neponset Bert Chandler Colby Doyle Armorer Carr Huntington Hall

Civil Service Reform Meeting Forms Lowell Branch

A Lowell meeting at Mrs Frederic T Greenhalge s home organized a local branch of the Woman s Auxiliary of the Civil Service Reform association. Speakers Prof Wm T Sedgwick and Commissioner Porter outlined civil service goals, safeguards, and challenges, with women volunteers filing about 35 membership applications.

Frederic T. Greenhalge Wyman Street Woman's Auxiliary Civil Service Reform Association Greenhalge Lowell George F. Richardson James B. Francis Jacob Rogers N. P. H. Robbins Wm. Hi White Charlotte Kitson Freeman B. Shedd Willis Farrington E. Pb. Underhill C W. Wilder C. P. Nichols J. W. Keyes M. M. Barker George C. Wright Wm. T. Sedgwick Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sedgwick Civil Service Massachusetts Civil Service Reform Garfield England

Obituary for Mrs Jessie A Crowley in Saint John hospital

Mrs Jessie A Crowley wife of Daniel G Crowley captain of Hose A died at St Johns hospital aged 87 after surgery and ill health. She was a devout member of St Patricks church and leaves a husband a daughter Bernice a father and mother and a brother.

Jessie A. Crowley Daniel G. Crowley Hose St. John's Hospital St. John’s Hospital St.atrick’s Church Bernice

Numerous Funerals Matte in Local Cemeteries

Funeral notices report services for Catherine Archibald at 38 o'clock from 1 McGuirk's yard Savalk street with Rev Fr Walsh presiding and Co H Molloy in charge. Patrick McLaughlin buried at Nelson cemetery. Mrs Ann Boyd mourned at 89 Quebec Street with Rev St John Chambre and floral tributes. Jeannette P Cunningham funeral from 10 Methuen Street. Peter Craig obituary at 26 Walnut Street. Jessie Crowley death from St John’s Hospital. last line notes funeral from 78 Mt Washington Street and burial at St Patrick’s Cemetery.

Catherine Archibald McGuirk Savalk Street Patrick Kelley Martin Burke Michael Flynn Thomas Dalton James Martin William Salmon Fr. Walsh Co. H. Molloy Patrick McLaughlin Savage Nelson Ann Boyd Alfred Cates Quebec Street St. John Chambre George Burns Henry James Boyd Andrew Adams Rose Churchill and Son Edward Gallagher D. D. Smith James Reilly Jennie Stott Alfred T. Cates James Gilman Tyler Currier Edson Cemetery Jeannette P. Cunningham Methuen Street J. M. Craig Undertakers Young & Co Craig Walnut Street Peter Craig Crowley St. John’s Hospital Jessie A Daniel Crowley Hose Mt. Washington Street O'Donnell St. Patrick’s Cemetery

Mayor Dimon's Illness Recalled By Physician

In an interview with Dr Guy Holbrook Mayor Dimon's physician says the mayor is tired and needs full rest. He notes bronchial trouble, fatigue from municipal duties, and a recent episode of heavy bleeding after a long interview with mill agents and the textile council. The doctor urges the mayor to withdraw from business and political callers for a period of rest.

Guy Holbrook Dimon Bermuda Theu United States Cartridge Co Lowell Carolinas Georgia Florida Textile Council

Hospital reports on Rourke after appendectomy

Favorable notices from St. John’s hospital update Purchasing Agent Fred H. Rourke’s condition after an appendectomy performed Tuesday afternoon. He is progressing well and is expected to be mobile within a few weeks.

St. John's Hospital Fred H. Rourke

Boys Club Talk On Washington and Lincoln Inspires Youth

Mr. Solon W. Stevens spoke at the Boys' club last evening under the Molly Varnum chapter of the D. A. R. on Washington and Lincoln, urging the boys to follow their example and become manly men. The boys paid close attention and seemed deeply interested.

Solon W. Stevens Molly Varnum Washington and Lincoln

Misses Kew Visit Lowell Teachers From Warren

Misses Maggie and Annie Kew of Waitsfield Vermont cousins of Capt. William R. Kew of the Lowell police visit his Princeton street home. They are public school teachers in Warren Vermont and tour Lowell schools for pleasure and profit before returning to duties when Warren school vacation ends.

Maggie Annie Kew Waitsfield William R. Kew Police Department Lowell Princeton Street Kew Warren

Woolen Weavers Meet Sets Spinners Hall Initiation

The Woolen Weaver gathering at Spin ners hall last night welcomed several new members and received applications. The union voted to aid the striking weavers at Olneyville and the meeting of the new organization was enthusiastic and well attended.

Olneyville

Two New Daughters Reported in Local Birth Notices

Harrap welcomes a daughter born March 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Harrap of Westford. Frankland adds a daughter born March 26 in this city to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Frankland.

Harrap Westford Frankland J. E. Frankland

Little colds grow into big colds warns ad copy

An advertisement cautions that small colds can worsen into serious illness and death, urging readers to use Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy. It emphasizes early treatment to prevent severe outcomes.

Dr. Wood

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