Coal price hike and local notices in May 1902
May 27 1902 town notices warn coal dealers have raised prices by fifty cents per ton due to shortages. A Woman's Missionary meeting at Eliot church at 74 Gates street is postponed. Ads promote Kennedy Butter Thin Biscuits, Burdock Blood Bitters for indigestion, and J B Goodwin sliding screens. Forepaugh circus advance agent Frank O Miller visits for June shows. Massachusetts Real Estate Co announces tenant notices in Lowell. Screened houses remain advised before frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herne
Wilson
Eliot Church
Gates Street
Kennedy Biscuit Works
Kennedy
Frank O. Miller
Forepaugh & Sells Brothers’ Circus
Massachusetts Real Estate Company
Donovan
Lowell
Citizen and Courier
J. B. Goodwin
Local figures announce engagements and returnees in city
Avery Marshall, former superintendent of commons, returns after a business trip to North Andover. Engagement announced for David Dement of Brooks street and Olevia Drury of Race street. Arthur Paradis, once city resident and wire expert, returns and contemplates a June move to a London-based cable company. Cunard Line Ivernia sails tomorrow with Lowell residents aboard. Merion sails Wednesday with Dykes and Baker families. Vienna Das Vaterland reports a Catholic Young Men's Institute fundraiser a success with Countess Funfkirchen-Liechtenstein, Metternich-Mittrowsky, and many nobles attending. Mrs Williams from Massachusetts showcased songs and violin by Agnes Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Marshall
Commons
North Andover
David Dement
Brooks Street
Olevia Drury
Race Street
Arthur Paradis
Telephone Exchange
Springfield
Linden Street
Paradis
London
Philomena Church-building Society
Merchants Institute
Countess Funfkirchen-Liechtenstein
Metternich-Mittrowsky
Rupert
Tige
Julian Pejacsevic
Count Lippe
Henriette Wurmbrand
de Vaux
Liebig
Pillersdorff
Wimpffen
Picquet
Lazzarini
Dorfler
Rosa von der ‘Wense
Miss Williams
Massachusetts
Josephine Williams
Agnes Williams
Textile School Exams Highlight End of Year Assessments
Textile students continue end of year exams with cloth construction discussed for first classmen yesterday and chemistry slated for upper classes today. Underclassmen depart for home on the 29th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Textile
Girl Injured At Work At Bunting Mills
Annie Franklin, a young girl, suffered a badly cut left hand when it was caught in a room at the U.S. Bunting millester day afternoon. She received treatment at the Emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Franklin
U.S
London Move To Erect George Washington Statue
A campaign in London seeks to raise a statue honoring George Washington. Activists promote a public monument to the American founding father, aiming to mark historical ties between Britain and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Washington
Eminent Authority Warns on Opium Cough Cures
Bartholow notes fatal doses of morphine and warns that even small amounts affect the very young and old. He cites five cases where less than a grain did not kill, while infants harmed by maternal opium use illustrate danger. The piece condemns patent medicines relying on opium and promotes Father Johns Medicine with a refund guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholow
Father Johns
Vita-Sava Promises Cure for Women by Dr Hilton
A Massachusetts doctor touts Vita-Sava as a life saver for menstrual and uterine troubles. He claims long practice and trials confirm radical, permanent relief, with homeopathic pellets and a sanative wash recipe offered by local druggists or by mail from G. W. Hilton, M. D., Lowell.
Tyngsboro Mill Owner Albert Flint’s Heavy Attachment
The report details a major business failure in Tyngsboro as Deputy Sheriff E W Clark, urged by lawyer Peter A Fay, attaches all property of Albert A Flint. Mills, a box factory, store and a grist mill are affected with debts including mortgages totaling around 16 000 dollars and a 5 000 dollar claim. Local banks may be hurt as creditors reassess Flint’s finances after May notices and a forthcoming creditors meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Clark
Peter A. Fay
Albert A. Flint
Tyngsboro
George Runels
Clark
Runels
Clara A. Hatley Et
Flint
Dun
Banké
Litnea Ee
Mr. Flint
School Board Adopts Gregg Shorthand for High School
A special meeting of the Lowell board of aldermen addressed juror drawing for the June term and approved the Gregg shorthand system for local high school instruction. The board refused to adjourn without handling a sewer petition for the new textile school and discussed textbook additions while accepting resignations and granting temperance instruction time in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Superior Court
Badger
Brown
Burns
Derby
O'Sullivan
Alderman Stiles
William A. Ayer
Varnum Avenue
Frank P. Walcott
Mammoth Road
Fred M. Prescott
Mt. Washington Street
Samuel Flemings
Hildreth Street
Francis X. Ricard
Salem Street
Smith
Lowell Textile School
Proprietors of Locks and Canals
Falmouth Street
Stirling Street
Riverside Street
Common Council
Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society
Coal price rises as mines cripple supply
Coal price advanced another 50 cents per ton today amid ongoing mine troubles. No coal shipments are expected until the disputes are resolved, prompting a push to use Lowell coke instead. At 2.25 per half chaldron, it’s advertised as a superior, economical fuel. Parker Coal & Wood Co. at 10 Prescott Street is the sole agent for genuine Lowell Gas Light Co. coke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Parker Coal & Wood Company
Prescott Street
Lowell Gas Light Co
Auction opens with Hunt estate sale at West Fourth street
The week of auction sales began yesterday afternoon with the H. Hunt estate at No 77 West Fourth street. It was assessed at 2000 dollars and sold to Nicholas Sproghan for 2219 dollars. The property rented for 20 dollars per month. Five bidders competed and more were willing. Bids came quickly until 2100 dollars when Mr Conant intervened to bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hunt
West Fourth Street
Nicholas Sproghan
Conant
Bad policy on cheap spectacles warned by optical firm
The Babbitt Optical Co. at 28 Dutton Street cautions that cheap spectacles distort light and vision, cause pain, and force the wearer to use stronger glasses sooner. The notice urges readers to buy proper eyewear from the shop’s fourth-door location north of Merrimack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbitt Optical Co
Dutton Street
Merrimack Street
School Committee Recommends High School Report
The school committee met in regular session last night and voted to adopt the report of the committee on High school, recommending that the district implement its recommendations and proceed with next steps as outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On High School
A Requiem Mass For James B. E. Fowler
An anniversary requiem Mass for James B. E. Fowler was celebrated at St. Peter's church yesterday morning with Rev. Fr. Heffernan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James BE. Fowler
St. Peter’s Church
Fr. Heffernan
Time Limited Truss Sale at Carleton & Hovey
This week only sells shopworn trusses at unheard of prices. Single trusses 50 cents to 1 dollar, double trusses 1 dollar. Carleton and Hovey, 236 Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack x Street
Memorial Day General Orders for B. F. Butler Post 42
Commander Cowley orders 1902 Memorial Day rites for B. F. Butler Post 42 G A R Lowell Mass. Comrades to assemble 1 pm at Memorial hall in full uniform with badge. Visit 229 graves in Lowell cemetery, decorate with flags and flowers, travel by electric car, parade to South Common and city hall, with Cadet band and post photographs. Supper and addresses follow at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cowley
B. F. Butler
G. A. R. Memorial Hall
G. A. R. Lowell
Mass
United States
Republic
Lowell Cemetery
Lowell
Campo Santo
B. W. Ball
Dimon
Memorial Hall
Lawrence Street
Court House
South Common
Ladd and Whitney Monument
Marshal Ripley
Dutton Street
Union Labor Strikes and Local Leather Union Meeting
Loomfixers held a large meeting at Kirk and Merrimack streets with little change in the strike, many members taking work elsewhere. Leather Workers discussed the Boston brewery workers agreement and endorsed the brewery strike action. Five local members attended the state leather council report, and Newark hosts the Amalgamated Leather Workers of America convention starting July 4 with President Healey likely to lead delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk and
Merrimack Streets
Leather Workers’ Union
Brewery Workers of
Boston
State Leather Council
President Healey
John Brosnahan
John Ahearn
James O'Loughlin
John Corey
Amalgamated Leather Workers of America
Newark
N. J
Healey
No. 8
Aids for Sufferers and Gas Light Safety
A discussion contrasts disaster risks from oil stoves with volcanic threats, noting a woman’s life as paramount and urging better warnings for S&J Pierre survivors. It highlights Lowell Gas Light Co warning about gas safety and the promotion of modern gas ranges on easy payments for housekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinique
Pompeii
S&j. Pierre
Lowell Gas Light Company
Fraternal Odd Fellows lodges hold busy week in Manchester Unity
The week saw new lodges chartered in Farragut South Boston and Trinity Mansfield with Mrs Rachel E Gregg and staff leading. Excelsior lodge visits, Miller's River charter sought at Athol, and a Friday Odd Ladies meeting in Tremont Street Boston reported gains in lodges and funds. Officers were elected including Miss Annie E Porter as P G L and Mrs J Scoble as auditor. Boston chose May 1903 for next annual meeting. Merrimack Valley staff helped install McLean lodge in Salem. Other items include Lexington council degree work, Middlesex F of A meeting notes, Pocahontas Red Men strawberry festival prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Unity
Farragut
South
Boston
Rachel E. Gregg
Lowell
Trinity
Mansfield
Mass
Massachusetts
Excelsior Lodge
Athol
Annie E. Porter
R. E. Gregg
Ethel Pollard
New Bedford
Kate Williams
Chelsea
Janette Cochrane
J. Scoble
Jessie Hodge
R. D. Gregg
Merrimack Valley Lodge
Integrity and Excelsior Lodges
Salem
McLean Lodge
North Billerica
Maks
P. G. James Smith
Wamesit Lodge
Fall Had Fatal Result In Concord
Charles McGrath, a middle aged man, died at St Johns hospital after a fall on a sidewalk at Cabot and Market streets. He was brought in last week with a nose laceration from the fall, lapsed into convulsions Saturday, and died that night. McGrath resided in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McGrath
St. John’s Hospital
McGrath
Cabot and
Market Streets
Concord Street
Auction notice for 710 Central street Lowell bid sale
Heirs authorize an absolute auction on May 28 1902 at 5 PM for the southerly half of the building and estate at 710 Central street Lowell on Hosford square near Wamesit street. The property includes two tenements six rooms total and a 43 foot frontage on about 3000 square feet. Deposit 250 required on strike with easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George EB. Leonard
Central Street
Hosford Square
Wamesit Street
Lowell
Gift To Rev Father Dorgan From Belvidere Sodality
Young Ladies of the Immaculate Conception sodality in Belvidere presented Rev Father Eugene Dorgan with an elegant traveling case at the Young Men's Catholic Institute. The gift marked the tenth anniversary of his ordination. Fr Lawrence Gschwind spoke of the pastor’s good work. A musical program preceded the presentation and refreshments were served by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Catholic Institute of
Belvidere
Fr. Dorgan
William Gilmore
John McCaffrey
Jennie Kerwin
John Payne
Julia Smith
Shea
Geo. Clark
Margaret McCaffrey
Wm. Gilmore
Lottie Farley
Etta King
Catherine Sullivan
Margaret Smith
Annette Conlon
Mary Dacey
Katherine McCaffrey
Talbot withholds talk on Fifth District nominating choice
Thomas Talbot of Billerica declines to state his plans for the Republican nomination until Congressman Knox speaks. He has said he will not run if Knox seeks renomination, suggesting a possible candidacy if Knox does not. A Knox decision is awaited though associates doubt his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Talbot
Billerica
W. S. Knox
Talbot
Knox
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DR. Hiltons
New England
Vita-Sava
G. W. Hilton
M. D
Cowley
Union Labor
Manchester
Lexington Council
Poat 120 Hall
Columbia Council
State Council
Haverhill
Nashua
J. E. Conant & Co.,, Office
Lowell, Mass
WM. D. Brown
George LE. Leonard
Young Ladies
the Parish Sodality
Thomas
Madras
Oxford
W. P. Brazer & Co., Hatters and Outfitters
Central, Corner Market ST
Wright & Taylor
KY. Taylor
N. B
R. HH
Hirshfield
N. E
Doane Street
Poetic Carter & Sharburne’s
Deussiacs
Merrimack, Cor
Bridge St
D. P. Knowlton
Telephone
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