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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
10
The entry records May daylight times with sunrise at 4.17 hours, length of day 14.48 hours, sunset at 7.05 hours, and moon rise at 7.24 p m, indicating a compact daily astronomical summary.
The page lists notices for sale of negatives by the late N C Sanborn and mentions Derby and Morse selling gas and electric chandeliers in New England outside Boston. It includes testimonials about Dean's ointment curing a leg sore, a public meeting address by Rev W T McElveen at Branch Street Baptist tabernacle, and an ad for sliding window screens by J B Goodwin using kiln dried lumber Clin ton wire and brass springs.
Personal notices recount several illnesses including Reverend Charles T. Billings learning of his mother’s illness in Fitchburg, D F Fenton of Cincinnati lodge and People's Theatre facing serious illness, and Mrs P H Forrest in frail health at Roxbury. Also reports on James E Burns improving after a factory accident, Mrs Makechine's Malden ties, and a social tea at Mrs Green’s Schaffer Street residence with entertainment and nostalgia.
A 7 45 tonight a choral service at St. Anne's features Massachusetts Choir Guild festival selections. The program includes Processional Hymns Oh What the Joy and the Glory Must Be plain song and Oh Twas a Joyful Sound to Hear by Horatio Parker. Also Stainer Magnificat and Nune Dimittis in A with Bach Chorale. Anthems by Oliver King Naylor Cobb and a Te Deum Laudamus by Sir George Marin for the Queen's jubilee. Recessional Go Forward Christian Soldier by Henry Smart.
Choral evening prayer at 7 45 oclock with the festival music by the Diocesan Choir Guild rendered by the vested choir of St Annes.
A reader recounts long illness from coffee and urges others to quit. After failed willpower attempts, she finds relief by switching to Postum Food Coffee as recommended by a friendly minister's wife. The testimonial cites restored sleep, nerves, and energy, urging readers to value health over coffee.
State Normal school seniors staged Tennyson's Princess with strong acting and music. Miss Mary Hussey directed, choir of maidens performed songs, and Edna M. Winship led as Ida with a skilled cast. The gym room setting featured forest backdrops and Greek gowns, stylish and cohesive overall.
Suzi Baking Powder is cautioned in Cleveland to avoid powders containing alum as they are cheap but harmful when ingested. The note emphasizes that alum is a mineral and poses health risks when used in food.
The Sabrey club of the Eliot church presented an entertainment and sale in the vestry, with the bright farce A Suit of Livery. Cast included Herbert Douglas, James Walsh jr, Clarence Sharpe, James Hatkinson, Arthur Staples, Miss M. Sabrey Runels, Miss Isabel Farrington, Miss Florence Gelino, and Miss Annie W. Chase. Edna Craig sang contralto solos between acts. A lengthy list details the organizing committee and booth captains for candy, grab, lemonade, and dining room operations with many names.
Margaret Kirane sustained a wrist injury at work after her arm was caught in a belt and received treatment at the Emergency hospital. James F. Barry suffered a left eye injury from a batted ball while playing on the South common and was taken to the Emergency hospital.
A speaker argues that individual response to electric shocks varies with moisture, skin, health, drunkenness, contact type, and other factors. Case anecdotes suggest disease can alter body resistance, sweat may shield or burn, and sleep or intoxication can change fatal risk. The path of current through the body is cited as a crucial factor, with examples showing varying outcomes from hand to chest to head.
Joseph Fortier of Derry Depot learned his sister Eleanor had died at Lowell General Hospital after an appendicitis operation. A misrouted telegram led to police involvement and clarification from North Billerica authorities. Eleanor had last been in Hanover Street Boston years earlier and also had a sister in New Jersey.
J E Conant and Co announce a 4-lot Oaklands property auction in Lowell on May 29 1902 at 4 pm. Two Holy Rood avenue lots and two Park View avenue lots offered with frontage and area details, access via Wentworth electric cars, deposits 150 to 250 required, mortgage option 5 percent, property presented as prime city views and building opportunities.
A charity whist party for the Children’s home on Kirk street drew thirty tables at the I O O F Temple Middlesex street. Organized by Mrs J H Phillips and Mrs Garland, prizes went to ladies and gentlemen winners including Mrs Nevers, Mrs Paul Burtt, Mrs Webster, F F Munn, Mr Faulkner, and Mrs Libby.
Five rooms in thorough repair near the mills ask $6.50 per month. Seven rooms on Middlesex street eight best furnished rooms in the city. Apply at 64 Central street to T H Elliott.
An advertisement claims Devoe Lead and Zinc paint requires fewer gallons than Mixed Paints and lasts twice as long when applied to buildings, asserting superior coverage and durability compared to hand-mixed coatings.
The Angel Guardian sodality of St. Joseph's church plans a banquet tonight in the hall of L Association Catholique. Elzear Croquette will preside with Zenon Drainville as master of ceremonies. Attendees from Lawrence Boston Haverhill Nashua and others expected.
The Boys' Athletic association of the First Trinitarian Congregational church, ages eight to fourteen, demonstrated skill on parallel bars chest weights and running drills in the children's vestry before a large audience. Harv ey J Gamble directed weekly practices and received a season end tribute as the Eagles took a prize for most basketball wins amid games with Elks and other activities. The Middlesex State band of 2001 boys from the Middlesex County Truant School provided music, and Mr Kenngett presented a book to Gamble in appreciation.
Seven years after his appointment as sergeant Lieut Brosnan is honored for his tough patrols and steady service. He survived a 1892 Lakeview avenue knife attack by Kennedy, earning marks on his face. Promoted sergeant in 1895 and lieutenant in 1896, he heads the hotel squad Sundays and the first night shift. A former head of the American House Express, he is active in the Mathews Temperance Institute and the Knights of Columbus.
The piece argues coal region freight hikes threaten kitchen ranges. It questions a scheme to push prices higher and urges readers to burn ninety cent gas. Gas ranges ease household labor, keep things clean, and free the family from coal stove dependence in summer.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on May 21 nearly 260 workers at the J and P Coates Thread plant walked out joining 500 who quit yesterday. The nearly all female strikers demand restoration of wage reductions tied to the 68 hour law and argue machines run faster now raising production and labor.
Many people with imperfect eyesight suffer under- or misused glasses. The Babbitt Optical Co., 28 Dutton Street, north of Merrimack, cautions readers. In a related note, the J C Ayer company will close down all departments tomorrow afternoon in respect to the memory of the late Mayor Dimon.
Middlesex probate court cites all interested parties in the estate of Henry A. Kittredge of Lowell to appear May 27 1902 in Cambridge for final account approval. Conservator Kirk Manahan must publish weekly notices for three weeks and mail copies seven days before the hearing. Degree of participation required for all interested persons.
Notice warns against parties claiming to have bought the late John McAskie’s awning business. Spencer & Co. are identified as McAskie’s successors and continuing the awning work with their sign painting at 20 Middle Atrach.
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