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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
10
Boston May 22 reports that the Sunday ice cream and soda act was sent to the Governor after Senate debates on related measures, including a Ross bill for labor dispute investigations and a Luce bill on political party enrollment. The House vote finally enacted the Sunday soda bill amid broader legislative maneuvers.
In Graniteville Westford a stabbing during a tavern brawl left James Mullen gravely wounded with a punctured lung and pneumothorax. Gust Anderson and August Spried were summoned as witnesses as Mathew Downs faces liquor charges. Police pledge vigilant action as a 14 year old and others are pursued for disorder.
Senator Michael J. Sullivan led a reconsideration of an order forbidding General Court members from seeking positions with corporations for themselves or friends. The motion failed 15 to 5 as Porter and FitzGerald supported it and Sullivan and Howland opposed. The judiciary committee rule on public service bribery was again adopted 17 to 9, while several local bills including overseers of the poor terms and land sales moved forward in a session marked by debates over influence and integrity.
A week long programme for May 29 appeals to many theatre goers with The Four Otts in The Smart Set skit plus Phil Matt Suzane and Gladys in a funny act with vocal numbers and dances. Joe Reichen presents acrobatic dogs and Hughey Dougherty, Radford and Winchester, Van Brothers and Brothers Rio also appear along with Biograph films and Newfoundland scenery views. The Fadettes Woman's Orchestra starts a summer engagement the week of June 2.
Rev Walter Eustace Lane was installed as pastor of the Carlisle First Religious Society in a Thursday ceremony attended by a large crowd including Chelmsford delegates. Rev Charles E St John, AUA secretary, delivered the sermon on The Light of the World, urging faith in God and human progress while emphasizing Christian duty and personal growth.
Doan's Kidney Pills touted as a cure for kidney problems and Backache with local endorsements from Mrs Maggie Monahan of 16 Albion Street in Lowell. The ad claims relief for urinary trouble and diabetes and notes Ellingwood & Co. and Foster Milburn Co. as distributors at 50 cents a box.
A serious address urged the new pastor to preach with heart and character, living among parishioners and winning minds through love. Rev. Edgar S. Weirs and Rev. H. A. Armes welcomed him, stressing mutual support and broader moral welfare, with later remarks by Rev. Frederic Gill and Rev. George H. Badger. The gathering included a cordial benediction, a supper, and a long list of organizing committees for reception and decor. Rev. Walter Eustace Lane, born 1866 in Gloucester, educated in Thornton Academy, joined Meadville Theological School in 1892 and was ordained at Athol the same year.
The record notes the minister served at Presque Isle Maine and Rockville Connecticut after health failed, with a recuperation period in West Virginia between those pastorates. He was then called to the Carlisle church in November.
The First Universalist church ladies held a strawberry festival last night in the church vestry with a large crowd. Supper ran 6 to 9 pm followed by entertainments including vocal solos by Osmond Long and readings from Drummond Poems by Alfred Guillet and W H Murray. Committees were led by Mrs E L Hartford with dining oversight by Mrs F J Emerson. Waitresses included Mrs Monroe, Mrs Howell, Hattie Redman, Lizette Monroe, Miss Lord, Minnie Farnham. Confections by several ladies and congealed cream served by Charles Swan.
The notice presents a historical price or value claim involving Customia brand items. It notes a longstanding belief in consistent quality and a pledge of continued support for customers. A formal statement underscores trust, service, and brand commitment.
A New York Sun interview reveals that much so called Mocha in the market is Brazilian or Aden‑reexported, not genuine Mocha. It explains how Mocha fetches 14½ to 16 cents a pound, while Java and Guatemala coffees fetch higher or lower prices, and notes most Mocha imports are small in total compared to all coffee consumed.
In the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners Boston May 21 1992 the Lower Electric Light Corporation seeks approval to issue capital stock of 250000 to pay existing debt and fund new plant construction. A hearing will be held June 5 at 10:30 AM in State House room 145 Boston. Notice must be published in Lowell newspapers weekly for two weeks prior. Attest Clerk R G Tobey.
In Middlesex County Cambridge Probate Court the special administrator Charles M. Williams seeks private sale of Martha E. Wyman late of Chelmsford estate for not less than 175 dollars or public auction. Court to hear on June 3 1902 at 9 am with two weekly notices in Lowell Daily Courier.
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