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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1902

Page

4

Lia Bill to Revise Duties of Arbitration Board Interest to Towns

Boston May 24 Special Legislative Correspondence notes anticipated prorogation days vary. It discusses Governor Greenhalge actions on Sunday ice cream law and subway issues, the scope of the state board of arbitration, and a Ross measure to mandate investigations into labor controversies. The piece explains how the 227 chapters from last fall’s special session reshaped the board, stressing conciliation over arbitrariness and outlining proposed changes, including a lease sale bill involving railroad and street railway lines and potential Connecticut-style expansion.

Boston Ito Commonwealth Metropolitan Affairs Committee House Greenhalge Senate Ross New Bedford State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration General Court State Board of Arbitration Special Commission Board of Arbitration Mr. Hayes Lowell Grafton and Upton Railroad Company Upton Street Railway Company Milford, Holliston and Framingham Street Railway Company Railroad Commission New Hampshire Boston and Maine Railroad Hampton Beach Portsmouth Concord Manchester Mann

May devotion service at St John’s North Chelmsford

Seven people attended a May devotion service at St John’s church in North Chelmsford with a large crowd from Lowell Graniteville and other towns. The event featured a May procession readings from Miss Frances McEnaney and Miss Gertrude M Quigley, a crowning of the Blessed Virgin, and a sermon by Rev Henry A Barry.

St. John’s Church Lowell Graniteville James O'Sullivan Edward F. Slattery John A. McKenna Henry McCoy Henry McCoy, Next Came the Two Acolytes St. John’s Total Abstinence Society Court Wannalandt Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Holy Name Society Young Ladies’ Sodality Michael F. Callahan Philip Sexton Main Street Frances McEnaney Gertrude M. Quigley Mary Ready Stephen T. Ward Josie E. McCabe Virgin Mother Josie EB. McCabe Henry A. Barry Boston Mt. Carmel Roxbury Fr. Barry Blessed Virgin Jesus Christ Mercier Josephine Kennedy Charles W. S. Adams Thomas J. Adams North Chelmsford

Parson's Clippers win season opener 14 to 2 at Nab Nasset Grove

In Saturday action the Parson's Clippers defeated West Chelmsford 14 to 2 at Nab Nasset Grove. Lineups feature A Lewis catching, MacKay pitching, with Kennedy at first and Scribner second for Parson's Clippers while West Chelmsford fields Flynn catching Mooney pitching Newhall first base and Gould shortstop. Also noted are a novena at St. John's, sermons by Rev. Dunbar, summer musical selections at Second Congregational, and a strawberry festival fundraiser by Church Aid on May 21 in North Chelmsford with refreshments and readings and music.

Parson's Clippers West Chelmsford Nabnasset Grove Parson’s Clippers Lewis Mackay Kennedy Scribner Flynn Hall Second Congregational Church Augustus E. Duncan Cavalry Squad One Church Aid Society Second Congregational North Chelmsford Lowell

Old Home Week Plans and Memorial Day Observances in Tewksbury

The Old Home Week committee seeks former townsfolk to invite them back for the event. A Wednesday Sunday schools convention is set for the First Congregational church. Memorial Day plans include a band concert at 8:30, a 9:00 procession to Centre cemetery for services at J. W. Goodhue’s grave, then to Vestry Hall for an oration and a collation. Rev. J Herbert and Mrs Yeoman attended the Plymouth state church convention. Mrs. Geo. R. Marshal is seriously ill, and Mrs. Walter Pillsbury of South Tewksbury sails to Scotland for an extended visit.

Old Town Old Home Week Committee Henry M. Billings First Congregational Church Town Hall Centre Cemetery J. W. Goodhue Vestry Hall J. Herbert Yeoman Plymouth Geo. R. Marshal Pleasant Street Walter Pillsbury South Tewksbury New York Scotland

Dracut Notes Local Agent and Community Happenings

Guy Huntting becomes local agent for Jean's Laundry of Lowell. William Fox of New York, a visitor staying with his sister Miss M. T. Fox of Sladen Street, returned home Saturday. Willet removed a large stone wall from his West Dracut residence. A large audience attended a Y W C A lecture at Central Congregational Church yesterday by Miss F L, general secretary.

Guy Huntting Jean’s Lowell William Fox New York M. T. Fox Sladen Street Willet West Dracut Central Congregational Church F. L

Convention Postponed for Journeymen Barbers

The State convention of the journey men barbers was postponed from yesterday to June 29 due to delegates in other cities not being notified in time.

Journeymen Barbers

Picture Framing at Makers Corner

Maker’s at the corner of John and Merrimack Streets advertises framing services with a fine line of new mouldings and first class work at the lowest prices. George BE. Maker serves as the proprietor and emphasizes quality and value.

John and Merrimack Streets George BE

Local Freshmen Defeated by Textile School Eleven to Four

Boston University Freshmen visiting Lowell faced a colorful, patched up Textile School squad. The Textile team dominated early, finishing seven innings with an 11 to 4 advantage as Lowell’s players combined strong fielding and timely hitting. The visitors arrived short handed with eight players, wore mismatched rainbow sweaters, borrowed equipment, and endured comic mishaps before the game ended.

Boston University Lowell Boston Felix Lowell Boys

Local teams to play for purse in Pawtucketville contest

A purse of 25 dollars is on the line for a game in Pawtucketville. The T. R. & T.'s fell to the Glenmores of Boston 8 to 2 in North Billerica. Albions of Centralville lost 23 to 22 to a J. & Ayer company squad. Sub Mulqueeny gave doughnuts to Blues manager Edward Skey after a win. Captain Thomas G. O'Brien invites Centrals for a possible St. Michael's Altar Boys game.

Pawtucketville Albions Centralville J. &. Ayer Company F. Ritchet Merrimack Sky Blues Whelton Farm Sub Mulqueeny Edward Skey Blues O’brien St. Michael's Altar Boys St. Mary’s Altar Boys Lawrence St. Michael’s Centrals Thomas G. O’brien Durant Street

Shamrocks and Brooksides end in dispute in Dracut match

In Dracut on Saturday the Shamrocks and Brooksides played to a 3 to 3 tie when an umpire decision angered one side and they left the field. St Michael’s Altar Boys strengthened by moves to Duckworth catching and Handley at first, Monahan in left, O'Brien at center. Middlesex beat Granitevilles 8 to 6 at Graniteville. Next Friday Shamrocks meet Hmmetts.

Shamrocks Brooksides Dracut St. Michael's Altar Boys Thomas Duckworth John Handley C. Monahan Tom O’brien

Paint claim promises longest lasting, best spread and look

An advertisement touts an immense stock with a single grade and asserts it offers superior durability, wider coverage, and superior finish compared with competing paints.

Semper Paratus Class Hosts Surprise Party for John Greenwood

The First Primitive Methodist Semper Paratus class surprised John Greenwood at his parents' home on 11 Roper Street Saturday evening. Storm delays kept guests away, but those who attended enjoyed singing led by Miriam Hoyle and Orpah Sutcliffe, then games, ice cream, and cake. Mr. Greenwood received a toilet case from F. Potter before departing for England aboard the Ivernia on Tuesday for a few months’ visit.

First Primitive Methodist Church John Greenwood Roper Street Miriam Hoyle Orpah Sutcliffe Greenwood Thorpe S. Laycock F. Potter Mr. Greenwood England Ivernia

Trades and Labor Council Meets to Protest Sunday Work

The Trades and Labor council met with President Convery presiding. They accepted an invitation to a Eliot Congregational church gathering next Wednesday to protest unnecessary Sunday work and plan to petition the city council for a special election to replace the late mayor General C A R Dimon.

Trades and Labor Council Convery Eliot Congregational Church City Council C. A. R. Dimon

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