Coal and optics notes at Lowell May 15 1902
Brief local items note Try Wilson's coal and Herne's coal, and a promotion by Dr. Taylor offering free eye glasses fitting services.
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Wilson
Herne
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
10
Social and personal notices from the community
Mrs. Carrie Davis Gilman plans to spend next winter in New York with her family. John A. Thomson with his wife departs for the West for several months, with a California business trip before return. Mrs. George Watt of New Castle with two children visits her mother, Mrs. Frank Signor, at 318 Fairmount street, who will accompany her back soon. A whist party and social time was held Tuesday at Miss Josephine Donohue’s home, 891 Bridge street, using about 10 tables from 8 to 10. Prize winners were Mr. Frank O’Sullivan and Miss Lena O’Sullivan. booby prizes went to Mr. John McCluskey and Miss Margaret McCluskey. A musical program followed with refreshments. A party at 47 Lincoln street celebrated Miss Mary Williamson’s 19th birthday, with piano by William McCavitt and songs by Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead, Mrs. McCavitt, Mrs. F. Harrison and Miss C. D. Hill. A dainty repast was served by Miss Maggie Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Davis Gilman
New York
John A. Thomson
West
California
George Watt
New Castle
N. B
Frank Signor
Fairmount Street
Josephine Donohue
Bridge Street
Frank O'Sullivan
Lena O’sullivan
John McCluskey
Margaret McCluskey
Lincoln Street
Mary Williamson
Miss Williamson
William McCavitt
Whitehead
McCavitt
F. Harrison
C. D. Hill
Maggie Reid
Concert by Children at High School Hall Delights City
A Pupils of city grammar schools staged a highly successful concert in High school hall last evening. Director Mr Blunt led a largely vocal program featuring grades from four to nine with 300 pupils marching in. Assistants included Mr James E Donnelly the Mozart quartet and Miss Addie B Merrill as pianist. ushers were officers of the High school regiment led by Col Carll W Stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blunt
Carl Braun
James E. Donnelly
Mozart Quartette
Addie B. Merrill
High School
Carll W. Stocks
John Sexton
Thomas B. Rafter
John Co. Leggett
John Mather
Robert Tyrrell
Lodging search yeilds stolen property tied to Sullivan
Inspector Donaldson and Officer Critchett searched a Boston lodging house for items tied to W. P. Hovey Dr Bret Poole and others alleged stolen by James W. Sullivan alias George W. Shirley. They recovered Hovey dress suit dress suitcase collars 150 sheets of music surgical instruments for Poole and a flag of Chevalier lodge BAP. Most goods were found in the defendant's boarding room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poole
Chevalier Lodge
Inside the Grocery Postum Tale Sparks Health Claims
A grocer recalls switching to Postum Food Coffee after bile issues from coffee. He followed brewing guidance, found a perfect cup after boiling 15 minutes, and reports improved health. He now promotes Postum to customers, saying bilious attacks disappeared and a large trade followed. Name given by Postum Co. Bat Creek, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Coffee
Postum Co
Bate Creek
Mich
Memorial Day Orders Stir G A R Posts
G A R posts meet to decide on Memorial Day funding per city council action. Post 120 endorses the Massachusetts Grand Army orders urging tribute to fallen comrades, Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, and patriotic schooling. Post 42 defers action until after the Memorial Day committee session. The document calls for unity, vigilance, and proper observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrimack Street
Headquarters Department of Massachusetts
Massagee
Grand Army of the Republic
State House
Boston
Massachusetts
Woman's Relief Corps
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Commonwealth
Lincoln
Wilmon W. Blackmar
Edward P. Preble
Royal Baking Powder advertised for purity and digestibility
The Royal Baking Powder Co warns that their product is tested by chemical experts to ensure absolute purity and wholesomeness. They claim Royal yields the most wholesome and digestible food, advertising their Philadelphia office at 100 William St, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Bon Marche party tours in new Locomobile wagonette
A Lowell outing in the Bon Marche horseless delivery wagon showcases a steam powered Locomobile with a 12 hp engine and 20 mph top speed. The 10 person voyage from Kirk street to Nashua and back included courtesy stops at the Country Club and a dinner, followed by a ping pong match and high praise for the stylish vehicle and its drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Marche
Kirk Street
Lowell
Mitchell
Gorham
Merrimack Street
Moody Street Bridge
Boulevard
Country Club
Nashua
Maguire
the Sun
Storey
New York Cloak and Suit Store
Mr. Maguire
Bon Marche Company
Tarrytown
N. Y
Locomobile Co
Mr. Ellis
Mr. Story
The
New York Cloak and Suit Co
Messrs. Reidy and Maguire
Roussin
L’etoile
Simonds
Telegram
Lawson
Mail
Whipple
Citizen and Courier
Chance of a Lifetime Trusses for Sale at Carleton & Hovey
Carleton and Hovey advertise shopworn trusses at bargain prices to clear room for a new line. Single trusses range from 50 cents to 1.00, doubles at 1.00, with some items previously selling up to 5.00. Variety includes hard rubber leather covered elastic and celluloid, right or left sided, easy show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton & Hovey’s
Merrimack Street
Men’s Flannel Outing Suits by A Benjamin Co
Light weight cool and airy summer wear from A Benjamin Co of New York. Full fashion, coats double or single breasted, wide or narrow stripes with extra trousers. Assortment promises satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Benjamin & Co
New York
Strawberry Festival at Trinitarian Church Ends Smiling
The strawberry festival and musicale by the Ladies Benevolent Society at the Trinitarian Congregational church continued last night with smooth proceedings. Tables did brisk business, the musical program pleased a large crowd, and the same committee handled both evenings. The financial result was very satisfactory to the organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Highland Social Club Hosts Enjoyable Evening
The Highland Social Club held a well attended event at its rooms last night featuring a pleasing music program and an hour of sociable discourse. Officials described the remarks as instructive and entertaining, and the gathering offered pleasant social intercourse for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highland Social Club
W P Brazer & Co Hatters and Outfitters Ad
W P Brazer and Co operates as hatters and outfitters at the central corner of Market Street offering a range of clothing and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Corner Market Street
HIS GAIN HER LOSS GAS STOVE DECISION IN LOWELL
A Lowell resident plans a June summer cottage trip after a busy year as a businessperson. The wife favors replacing coal or kerosene stoves with a Jewel gas range, praising gas as a safer cleaner option. Lowell Gas Light Co offers a dozen models on semiannual payments and quick installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Gas Light Co
Modern Ordnance Lecture At Highland Congregational
Mr E O Goodridge spoke last evening on new naval and ground warfare guns at the Highland Congregational church literary chapter. He described the Maxim Colt Armstrong Dashie and other big guns with engaging anecdotes of inventors, while the Emphon y male quartet from Harvard, the Lowell High School Banjo and Mandolin Club, and Miss Kelley provided musical and reading interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Goodridge
Highland Congregational Church
Goodridge
General Sherman
Harvard
Lowell High School Banjo and Mandolin Club
Kelley
Fraternal Meetings Promote Initiations and Games
Canton Pawtucket and Canton Agawam plan three initiations tonight with a Lawrence lodge staff. A banquet follows and a late midnight return trip for the Lowell contingent. Odd Fellows, May 20th, and A Ian Grant, O S C, held sessions with business noted and July 4 games planned at Reading park. A $1500 prize fund for track and field rites is posted by six clans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Pawtucket
Canton Agawam of
Lawrence
Lawrence Lodge
Canton Agawam
Lowell
Lowell Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Ian Grant
Bay State Hall
Reading Agricultural Park
Wallace
Salem
MacKinnon
Wakefield
Bannockburn
Caledonian Club
Varnum’'s Landing
Textile Council Holds Regu lar Meeting In Carders and Pickers Hall
The Textile council convened in Carders' and Pickers' hall with a large turnout. They reviewed routine business and discussed the woolen weavers loom fixer strike and Southern mill conditions with higher pay for laborers. The organizing committee was told to plan several mass meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Textile Council
Carders
Ordained minister Harriman to lead West Somerville Church
Mr. Loudan A. Harriman, 25, formerly of Lowell Machine Shop, was ordained in a Pentecostal ceremony at Runels building. The service featured Rev. A. Riggs and an ordaining council. He will lead the new Holiness church in West Somerville with his wife assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Machine Shop
West Somerville Church
Loudan A. Harriman
Pentecostal
Runels
Harriman
Lowell
A. B. Riggs
Charles W. Locke
Ella EF. Prescott
A. Riggs
J. N. Short
Cambridgeport
H. B. Hosely
Cliftondale
Mass
Joseph Bearse
Malden
D. Rand Pierce
Lynn
J. H. Gallyon
Robert Robson
Bucksport
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
The Rogers Brothers in Washington at the Opera House
Klaw and Erlanger present The Rogers Brothers in Washington at the Opera House on Saturday evening May 17. The new farcical comedy by John J. McNally features over 90 performers and a 50 member chorus with stars including Eugene Jepson Gus A Weinberg and Pat Rooney. Musical numbers include The Girl of Greater New York and My Bunco Queen. The production boasts lavish scenery costumes and notable ensemble moments. It is reported as a top earning show second only to Ben Hur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaw & Erlanger
Gus
Max Rogers
Opera House
John J. McNally
Messrs
Rogers Brothers
Washington
Mr. McNally
Harry B. Smith
Maurice Levi
Eugene Jepson
Gus A. Weinberg
William West
Pat Rooney
James Cherry
John B. Hendricks
William Torpey
Hattie Williams
Carolyn Gordon
Emma Francis
Jeannette Bageard
Edith St. Clair
May Taylor
Georgia Irving
Elsie Davis
Greater
New York
Ma Ebony Belle
Reuben
Electric Light Cadets
Testimonial Music Hall Reopens With Billie Vaill Burlesque
The music hall tonight presents Billie Vaill and a large company of burlesque and vaudeville artists. New and familiar favorites headline two burlesques and ten big feature acts with ample comedy. Friday and Saturday matinees offered with proceeds benefiting Fraternal Order of Eagles No 223. Friday tickets for women reduced to ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Billie Vaill
Order of Eagles No. 223
West Chelmsford Brush Fire Burns 160 Acres
A brush fire in West Chelmsford yesterday afternoon burned over 160 acres of land owned by William Proctor of Dunstable. Several cords of hard wood were scorched and the estimated loss is about 300 dollars. Accidents plague farm life, with cuts and sprains common, and Dr. Thomas Electric Oil is advertised as instant pain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chelmsford
William Proctor
Dunstable
Thomas
J. E. Conant & Co Office Lowell Mass
Advertisement item notes the address of J. E. Conant and Company office in Lowell Massachusetts. No other context or details are readable from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Conant & CO
Lowell, Mass
Fort Hill Syndicate to wind up Rogers land holdings
The Trustees of the Proprietors of the Rogers land declare their plan to close out and wind up the portion north of Rogers street between Fort Hill avenue and Perry street next Wednesday and Thursday afternoons in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Land
Fort Hill Syndicate
Rogers Street
Fort Hill Avenue
Perry Street
Lowell Real Estate Auction Promises Rain or Shine
Five houses thirty nine lots and forty four parcels to be sold by two trustees on May 22 1902 in Lowell. The sale lists Fort Hill Avenue High Street Pleasant Street Concord Street and Perry Street properties including fourteen and eleven lots and five first class houses with mortgage options. Deposits range from 100 to 300 with plans available at the auctioneers’ office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Lowell
Mansur Street
Maine
Conant
Fort Hill Avenue
Robert E. Crowley
Sherman Street
Charles 8. Lilley
High Street
Oak
Rogers Streets
Pleasant Street
Rogers Street
Concord Street
Sherman
Perry Street
Tfe
Fort Hill Park
Thos. E. O'Day
Scott & O'Day
Edward J. Gallagher
Daily Sun
Concord
Locks and Canals Co
E. A. Smith
F. B. Shedd
Fay Bros and Hosford closing out sale of carriages
The closing out sale of Fay Bros and Hosford stock of carriages will be at public auction Friday afternoon at 2 p m in the Gorham street building near the post office. The stock includes modern styles, panel top delivery wagons, and many second-hand carriages. Auctioneer C F Keyes urges strong attendance for the opportunity to buy at low figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Bros. & Hosford
Gorham Street
C. F. Keyes
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Sun
Lowell Daily Courier
Thursd
W. P. Hovey
Grocery
G. A. R. Posts
W. P. Brazer & CO
Hatters and Outfitters
Modern Ordnance
Highland Church
the Pentecostal Ministry
O' Coe
D. W. Dewar
Old
Kentucky Taylor
Soll Everywhere
E. A. MecQuape & Co
Vs. Dempsey & Co
Pignave & Co
Carter & Sherhurs
Merrimack, Eee Bridge St
Optician Geo
G. Rogers
Central Block
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