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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1902

Page

10

May Sun and Moon Rise Times Record

In May the sun rises at 4.14 length of day 14.55 sun sets at 7.09 and moon rises at 10.19 p m.

Middlesex Baseball Beats Granitevilles In Close Game

Middlesex Baseball club defeated the Granitevilles 6 to 5 in a tight contest Saturday. Heavy Middlesex batting carried the team to victory. Homer Hood of Middlesex Village invites offers to arrange a rematch for next Saturday.

Horne Lawler Merrimack John Streets Cook, Taylor & Co Middlesex Baseball Club Granitevilles Middlesex Homer Hood Middlesex Village

May social and visiting notes from local towns

The Junior C E society enjoyed a May walk. Asa C Russell delivered a lecture in East Rochester New Hampshire yesterday. Leavitt R J passed the medical state board and will enter Jefferson Medical College in October. Families and individuals including Mrs Maurice Coughlin, Miss Dooley, Miss Gertie Herrick, and several visiting couples are noted as guests in Linden street Springfield Bridge street central areas and surrounding towns.

C. E. Society Fifth Street Mary McKeon Linden Street M. E Dunn Nesmith Street Springfield Dooley Marblehead Elias McQuaid Bridge Street Gertie Herrick Central Telephone Exchange Central Street New York

Saturday Storm Rips Through Chelmsford Area

A severe storm Saturday night caused damage in Chelmsford with lightning striking Armour Co on Thorndike street and damaging gilt settling but not the building. A South Chelmsford house burned, and a Paige street bakery drapery fire was controlled by locals. A Westford lightning strike and a second storm at 12 45 Sunday morning were reported.

Armour & Co Thorndike Street Robins Place Chelmsford Paige Street Westford

Sunday Blaze Destroys Moore Street Tenement

A fire in a three tenement block on Moore Street owned by George Hardman broke out yesterday afternoon at 4 10 o clock. It started in the upper tenement with no one inside when discovered by passersby who sounded the alarm. Walter H Harriman occupies the tenement and the fire was brought under control after rapid department action. Damages exceed 100 dollars and were covered by insurance carried by Fred C Church.

Moore Street George Hardman Walter H. Harriman Fred. C. Church

Banjo Theft Case Leads to Recovery by Inspector

Saturday night Inspector Donaldson recovered the last of the banjos stolen from W. P. Hovey by Burglar Sullivan alias Shirley. The instrument was sent to relatives in Sunapee Harbor and Sullivan's Lowell operations are believed to total at least $500.

Donaldson W. P. Hovey Sullivan Shirley Sunapee Harbor N. H. Sullivan Lowell

Right Food Restored a Baltimore Man’s Health Letter

A Baltimore man describes years of nerve and vision problems followed by poor memory and back head pains. After doctors failed him, a specialist blamed the stomach and prescribed three to four teaspoonfuls of Grape-Nuts per meal. He recovered fully, crediting Grape-Nuts as a brain and nerve food rich in phosphate of potash. The letter, supplied by Postum Co. with a pseudonym, asserts most nervous trouble stems from imperfect nourishment.

Baltimore New York Jease Postum Co Attle Creek Mich

Conway Set to Leave City Hall Secretarial Post

Anthony Conway plans to quit his private secretary role at city hall within days. He has not informed Acting Mayor Badger yet, but indications show he intends to retire promptly.

Anthony Conway City Hall Conway Alderman Badger

Catholic Federation Formed In Middlesex County

Catholic Federation of Middlesex was made permanent after delegates from nine Catholic organizations met at Knights of Columbus hall Cambridge. They signed the roll and adopted the federation constitution while a three member organization committee was appointed. Peter F. Mullen served as temporary chair and C. Bowen as secretary.

Catholic Federation Middlesex Knights of Columbus Hall Catholic Union of Cambridge Court M. C Charles Rivercourt M. Cc John J. Henry Mystic Court Medford Waverly Court Waverly Holy Name Society St. Patrick’s Church Lowell Arlington Peter F. Mullen C. Bowen

Mayor Dimon's body arrives in Bridgeport for funeral

The body of Gen. C. A. R. Dimon of Lowell Mass. arrived in Bridgeport Conn. and was laid to rest beside his parents in Fairfield. Rev. Allan Brennan officiated at the grave as a Lowell delegation and pallbearers from the old 30th regiment participated.

Bridgeport Conn C. A. R. Dimon Lowell Mass Fairfield Allan Brennan St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Franklin Debating Club Plans Summer Outings

The Franklin Debating Club held its first Sunday outing by trolley to Silver Lake. The outing committee chose pleasant places for summer trips and arranged debates at the club rooms and during outings. The next trip is set for next Sunday to Crystal Lake.

Silver Lake Crystal Lake

Day Nursery Mourns Loss of Gen Dimon, Longtime Officer

At a Saturday meeting the Day Nursery association adopted a minute mourning the death of Gen C A R Dimon mayor of Lowell. Dimon served fourteen years as treasurer and was a devoted friend and helper to the group. He dedicated time and ability to children’s welfare and the association’s growth, leaving a strong pillar of support remembered with gratitude.

Day Nursery Association C. A. R. Dimon Lowell

Ordained Priests From Lowell Area Named In Ottawa Rites

Three former Lowell boys Charles McGurty Owen McQuade and Joseph Paille were ordained to the priest hood at the Cathedral in Ottawa Canada last week. They celebrated their first masses yesterday Rev Fr McGarry led at St Josephs Ottawa Rev Fr Reynolds of this city preached. McQuade held his first mass at the University of Ottawa and Paille will celebrate at the Sacred Heart Ottawa. Victor Choquette and Frank Rogers of this city were ordained sub deacons at St Johns seminary Brighton Mass officiated by Bishop Brady of Boston. Omer Plourde and William Ouilette were ordained deacons at Ottawa by Archbishop Duhamel.

Lowell Charles McGurty Owen McQuade Joseph Paille Ottawa Canada McGarry St. Joseph’s Church Reynolds McQuade University of Ottawa Fr. Paille Church of the Sacred Heart Victor Choquette Frank Rogers St. John’s Seminary Brighton Mass Brady Boston Omer Plourde William Ouilette Duhamel

Manning Defeated in Cremator Case Reversal

The supreme court reversed the superior court in the John S. Stratton et al. against Low city cremator case. The bill to void the city council’s $25,000 appropriation for Smith's Improved Garbage Cremator is dismissed. Jerome F. Manning and City Solicitor Qua argued for the petitioners and city respectively.

Supreme Court Superior Court John S. Stratton Smith Jerome F. Manning Qua

Pine Hill Yacht Club bids farewell to Mrs Haworth and sister in law

Members of the Pine Hill Yacht club visited the home of their president James Haworth on Friday night to bid farewell to Mrs. Haworth and her sister in law Mrs. Higginbottom as they prepare to sail for Europe. The guests received coronation purses filled with English coins and the evening was enjoyed by all.

Pine Hill Yacht Club James Haworth

Peptiron iron tonic promises health and color gains

An advertiser touts Peptiron as a pleasant iron tonic that ironizes the blood improving facial color and overall strength. It treats pallor, anemia, nervous exhaustion, and poor circulation in all ages, with both liquid cordial and chocolate coated pill forms priced at 50 cents or one dollar.

Hood C. I. Hood CO Hood’s Lowell Mass U.S. A

Christianity in Literature Sermon at First Universalist Church

A sizable congregation heard Rev. Fisher discuss Christianity in Literature from Luke 8 46. He argued Christianity blends art science philosophy and culture to deepen life and stresses forgiveness. He cited Milton Dante Tennyson Whittier Hugo Dickens and Ralph Connor as examples and outlined Ranald in the Canadian lumber camp novel.

Universalist Durch Mr. Fisher Jesus Tennyson Whittier Hugo Dickens Steldon Christ Ben Hur Glengary Ralph Connor Winnipeg Manitoba Ranald le Noir

Maynard Visitors Entertain Wamesit Lodge Guests

Maynard visitors from Assabet lodge Manchester Unity Odd Fellows hosted a Unity night in Wamesit lodge Maynard led by Waterhouse with John Jackson presiding. The banquet by J Smith and speeches by Wright Webster Axford Lyman Carter, Billet Watkins and O May featured songs recitations and a cake walk. The guests stayed overnight in Maynard homes and were entertained Sunday by Wamesit members.

Assabet Lodge Manchester Unity Odd Fellows Maynard Wamesit Lodge Unityites W. A. Bartlett W. Bamber H. Rowley J.H. Mills

Man Seriously Injured At Tewksbury Chemical Works

Bartholo mew O'Donnell aged 45 an employee of Taylor and Barker at their chemical works in Tewksbury fractured a shoulder blade in an accident while working on a big iron kettle. Selectman Blaisdell summoned a surgeon. O'Donnell lives in Tewksbury with a wife and five or six children.

Bartholomew O'Donnell Taylor & Barker Tewksbury Selectman

Humane Mayor Remembered In Eulogistic Sermon

Rev George C Wright of the Free church delivered morning remarks on the Loss of a Humane and Honored Mayor praising his sympathetic humane deeds. He highlighted kindness to children, generosity, and personal courtesy as the mayor’s defining traits while noting spiritual beliefs and the city’s leadership virtues.

George C. Wright The Free Church Wright Lowell United Sates

Savings Banks Through Financial Crises in America

The text reviews how American savings banks endured major crises since 1837 with strong reserves and bold management. It notes protection of withdrawals after reform and ties savings rates to government security yields, describing pre Civil War rates at 6 percent and wartime rise to 7 percent.

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Effective Say Cooper

A Lowell reader, Charles Cooper of 173 School Street, attests to the relief from dull backache restless nights and distressing kidney secretions after using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises their value and urges buyers to remember the Doan's name. Sold for 50 cents per box by dealers. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y, sole U S agents.

Charles Cooper School Street Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Savings banks and their vast deposits after 1901

After the war a rise in values and the panic of 1873 altered interest rates. The current rate stands at 3 percent with some banks paying 4 percent. Savings banks act as tentative depositors for thrift rather than living funds, and their aggregate strength is immense. In 1901 there were 1002 mutual savings banks, 57 commercial banks with savings departments, and 320 stock savings banks, with 6,373,098 depositors and total deposits of 2,601,189,291 averaging 408.20 per depositor.

Savings Bank United States United Une BO Vccscacsscc

Maud Paradis Plans Summer Abroad for Study

Boston pianist Maud Paradis, famed across North America, will sail May 28 aboard the Dominion Line Merion to London then Paris to study with Harold Bauer. She aims to perfect the modern French school and return in September with new repertoire for concert work.

Maud Paradis Lowell Boston Sunday Post Boston Miss Paradis Nova Scotia Rockies Montreal Mexico Arthur Foote New England Conservatory of Music Merion Dominion Line London Paris Harold Bauer United States Bauer Switzerland

Condition of Fred Higgins at St John’s Hospital

The young man who attempted suicide by swallowing ground glass remains at St John’s hospital in about the same condition as the past two days. He does not show signs of worsening. Mr Hill, who had his left foot amputated after a railroad accident last week, is improving rapidly at St John’s hospital.

William S. Knox Lawrence Boston Herald Knox Washington Col A. H. Goetting Republican State Committee J. B. Reynolds Mr. Knox Lowell Congressional Committee 5Th District Congress Butler Ames Thomas Talbot Guy W. Currier Methuen Congressman Knox Currier John T. Sparks Dracut Alexander B. Bruce Fred Higgins St. John’s Hospital Hill

Optical headaches eased by properly fitted glasses at Babbitt Co

Ocular headaches are relieved by properly fitted spectacles offered by the Babbitt Optical Co located at 28 Dutton, fourth door north of Merrimack street. The ad mentions curiosity about future employment of girl clerks at the soda counter and questions about glasses being overfilled and smeared with coldness outside.

Babbitt Optical Co Dutton Merrimack Street

Panama Alpine Hat Delights at Panama Alpines Store

Panama Alpines promotes the genuine hand woven Panama hat described as feather light with a plain black silk band and flat bow. The crown shows a slight dent and a new wide brim Sonnat and rough braid yacht shape straw hat range offered from 1 to 2 dollars.

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