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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
10
An ad urges readers to try Adamson's Balsam at druggists for immediate relief from tight upper lung sensation described as incipient bronchitis with a warning that pneumonia may follow. The message emphasizes proven results and availability at all druggists.
Superintendent of Police William B. Moffatt came back from the Association of United States and Canada Police Chiefs convention held in Louisville last week. Mrs. George Stilman Fenderson hosted the Chelmsford Whist club at 35 Gates Street for an apple blossom party with Mrs. Louise Howard achieving the highest whist score. Mrs. Harry Raynes suffered apoplexy Monday and remains unconscious. Edward P. Hoole of Grove Street returns from Balimore to resume studies at the Baltimore Medical College. Thomas J. McDermott, Gorham Street undertaker, injured by embalming fluid entering a cut from a brass hook. complications not feared. Grace Fuller visited Salem from Juniper Point and plans a longer stay. The Lowell General Hospital Ladies Aid met at Nesmith Street with a large turnout and plans a hospital sewing session on Wednesday May 21.
The Men’s league of the First Presbyterian church held its first annual dinner with the Ladies’ society as honored guests. Caterer Grant served, a musical program directed by P Waldron Edmunds featured Miss M Louise Coburn and Edmunds, and a male quartet performed. Pastor Rev J M Craig spoke on cooperative work and church mission in Lowell. The event signaled the league’s strong future and social role.
The Beaver Brook mills woolen weavers met at the Navy Yard and after a lively debate unanimously voted to declare the strike off. They will all return to work. Frank Pinley presided and William Ring served as Secretary.
A Young, Ohio merchant recounts suffering diabetes and dyspepsia until daily use of Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food. He notes appetite for sugar waned, sour stomach vanished, and sleep improved. The doctor reportedly approved, calling it excellent food.
Lowell lodge No. 87 B P O Elks held a large celebration at the Fiske building marking the 400th communication and the transfer of the Rest to the Edson cemetery trustees. About 200 attended including many out-of-town Elks. A speaking program, a banquet, and a musical program followed with D. J. Donahue delivering the presentation speech.
At last night’s police board session a long list of licenses was granted including junk collectors, junk dealers, second hand clothing, hawker and pedlar, express companies, and an intelligence office. Alonzo Putnam was named special police officer for the Pawtucketville Congregational church. A sixth class druggist license was issued to Herbert E. Webster of Sumner Williams Co. A lunch wagon license was approved for James B. Cahill at the corner of Wor then and Moody streets near Donohoe's store.
Major Sweetser of Stoneham commanded the first battalion drill at the armory last evening. A battalion formed from C and G companies created three companies with Fairweather leading G tied first, Howard leading G second, and Kittredge leading C third. Pearson was battalion adjutant, Dodge battalion sergeant major, Doyle bugler. Major Sweetser complimented the men on the fine showing.
A public auction offers the two family house at 261 Aiken Avenue near Hildreth and Billings streets. The five bed, ten room property on a 50 by 1500 square foot lot features recent interior work, a two horse stable, and easy terms with a $250 deposit upon striking off. Open for viewing May 18 and 19 before the May 19 auction.
Klaw and Erlanger present Gus and Max Rogers in John J. McNallys vaudeville farce The Rogers Brothers in Washington at the Opera House Saturday evening May 17. Critics in New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago praised it as the brightest and most elaborately staged of its kind. The Rogers Brothers series includes Central Park and Wall Street prior to this National capital edition.
All pale nervous and dyspeptic individuals urged to take Peptiron for paleness nervousness and dyspepsia in any age. Claims cure for nervous exhaustion debility poor digestion and poor circulation with permanent effects. Sold as liquid cordial at $1 per bottle or chocolate coated pills at 50c or $1 per box by Hood Co Lowell MA USA.
The Rogers Brothers in Washington is mounted in three acts with elaborate staging. A Pan American exposition electrical display stands out as a standout feature. The piece offers improved specialties and choruses, showcasing Klaw and Erlanger’s fast pace and vivacity in production.
Music hall will again open Thursday evening for William Vail's big company of burlesque and vaudeville stars. Proceeds of the engagement will go to Eagle lodge No. 223 of this city. Tickets are now on sale.
The Pi Eta club closed its dancing season in Prescott hall with a top invitation party attracting many out of town guests. Attendees included Misses Minnie Lyons Mayme Shay Anna and Elizabeth Manning Mary Cahill and Mr Daniel Holland of Manchester N H Miss Bessie Martin and Mr James Finn of Boston Miss Ring of Dorchester and Miss Luce of Plattsburg N Y. Dancing ran from 9 to 11 with a cream and cake collation at intermission then resumed until midnight. Music was by Hibbard's orchestra.
A. G. Pollard & Co offers 125 dozen wrap pers at a special low price just closed out from a manufacturer. Visit the Palmer street display to see the best wrap pers in the city at this basement sale.
The health board removed Thomas F. Garvey from duties as provisional foreman of the health department yard and installed Thomas H. Muldoon, top on the civil service list with an 88.46 average against Garvey’s 87.87. Sullivan's 76 was third. Muldoon to be notified immediately. Garvey’s two and a half year service included charge of 16 ash and swill collecting teams, three hostlers, one carpenter, and a mason. The Benoit case was discussed with no definitive action. Dr Knapp urged assigned duty to collect cultures. Meeting adjourned at 5.05.
At 385 Manchester Street Manchester New Hampshire Florence Hatch held her 11th birthday with a party of eighteen friends. Out of town guests included Geneva Hatch Mabel Hatch Bertha Hatch from Lowell Rosetta LaCoy from Penacook Mrs M M Shontell Pena cook and Mr and Mrs George G Hatch West Manchester. The evening featured music lunch ice cream cake fruit and hot chocolate. Geneva Hatch and Isabelle Colby assisted Florence. She received many pretty presents.
Fay Bros. and Hosford announce a public auction of their entire carriage and wagon stock on Friday May 16 at 2 pm at the Gorham Street building. The former blacksmith shop and carriage repository premises on Central Street are repurposed, necessitating sale. All vehicles sold to the highest bidder, regardless of cost, offering dealers and users a chance to buy at their own price.
Dealers tout W. H. S. Hayes Old Hundred cigars as the best 10 cent choice with Havana filler and strict stamping. Lowell Massachusetts manufacturer emphasizes quality and value and notes any dealer can supply this brand.
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