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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
10
Daily sun and moon data noting sunrise at 4.12, day length 14.58 hours, sunset at 7.10, moon rise at 11.26 p m. The figures reflect standard solar timing for the period and provide a concise view of daylight and lunar schedule.
The Thompson Hardware Co offers Try Herne's coal Flags in all sizes for Decoration Day. The John Street church social scheduled for Wednesday evening May 28 will be postponed to Thursday evening May 29.
Miss Lizzie Allen returns from a five month southern tour. Mrs Dimon widow of Gen Dimon plans to reside in Morrisville New Jersey with her brother Mr Thompson. May sell late mayor’s horses and livestock. Miss Helen Dimon stays in Lowell. Miss Bertha Taylor and Miss E M Graham enjoy a week trip via Hoosac tunnel Albany Hudson river to New York and back by Fall River line. Mrs Gilmore returns from three weeks with relatives in Scarboro Maine. Rev Dr Chambre to deliver Memorial Day oration for Grand Army post Stoughton A St John Chambre Post No 72 G A R. Mr Harry N Heinelberg of New York visits C W Brown Andover Street. Joseph Smith attends unveiling of De Rochambeau monument in Washington as delegate from American Irish Historical Society.
Charles Wong, a Chinese laundryman at Market and Suffolk, was arrested by Patrolman Hes sian for disturbing the peace. He reportedly struck a young girl with a broom and used obscene language toward her, triggering a confrontation with a passing young man and a subsequent mixup with the crowd.
A cake offered as a prize for the best marching post of the G A R to be burned out on Memorial Day stands about 2 feet 4 inches long and is linked to Best's bakery. Col Ripley requests forming a committee to select the winning post.
Lieut. Chas. F. Leonard of Co. K 20th U. S. infantry wed Miss Clara J. Ashworth Sunday evening at the parochial residence of St. Peter's church. The bride was attended by her sister Miss Jennie Ashworth.
The regular midweek prayer and praise service is set for this evening from 7:30 to 8:00, followed by the Comfort club monthly meeting. Noon prayer occurs at 12. All girls and women are invited. This is the closing week of the financial year. members should renew and bring tithing dollars. A musicale is planned next Saturday at 7:45 with Miss Corbin, Mr. Edmunds, and Mrs. Leggett performing. McAdams-To Dr and Mrs James P McAdams of High Street announce a son.
Dr H Barber of Laurel Indiana says coffee and badly chosen cod caused stomach trouble and weight loss. After switching to Grape-Nuts and Postum his weight rose from 153 to 174 pounds and his nerves improved. He urges others to try the foods.
Alderman Barton opposes vacation schools calling them a wasteful expense while Councilman Roche supports the plan, arguing for broader access to grassy open spaces and supervised learning during the hot months. The city has not requested an appropriation and the matter remains unresolved.
J E Conant & Co Lowell Mass advertise choice Oaklands lots on Holy Rood avenue and Park View avenue in a Ridge district. Two frontages totaling 207 by 100 feet face Holy Rood and Park View respectively with unobstructed panoramic city views. Auction set for Thursday May 29 1902 with deposits and financing options offered. Lots may be divided into two or three parcels and are described as not restricted by building style beyond height.
The Lowell police board approved promotions raising Maher and Walsh to inspectors and increasing J. Freeman to lieutenant patrolman, with J. Donaldson placed as head of criminal inspection. Supt. Moffatt outlined recommendations including a new inspector, a sergeant for day duty, and pension arrangements, as the criminal bureau expands amid rising city crime. Minor licenses were granted and Joseph Smith reelected clerk. Forepaugh & Sells circus license approved for Fair grounds.
Fr Michael Rowan hosted a noon dinner for Bishop Garrigan of Sioux City and four other bishops along with many Massachusetts clergy and visiting priests from New Hampshire. The Knights of Columbus will hold a reception and banquet for Bishop Garrigan tonight in their rooms.
About 400 spectators watched the High school regiment indoor competitive drill at the school hall yesterday. Twenty five men began, 14 remained after the first round, then 6 after a second round, with two prize winners to be announced on field day. The final squad included Melvin Master, James Corcoran, Selton Moody, Robert Parker, Mark Cole and Edward Gage under Reg. Adjt. Thomas Rafter with judges Capt. George E. Worthen and Lieut. Gardner Pearson.
A meeting of Lowell grocers and butchers held at dusk honored the late Mayor Dimon. The banquet committee reported resolutions praising Dimon’s civic and philanthropic virtues and extended heartfelt sympathy to his family. Copies of the resolutions were sent to the bereaved family and filed in the association records.
The Immanuel Baptist church Ladies' Aid society hosted its season finale last evening despite bad weather. Mr. W. J. Beaven organized an effective program with instrumental and vocal solos, readings, and graphophone selections. The event likely raised a neat sum for church work.
A sub-committee of the education committee inspected three possible locations for a proposed grammar school. The reviews focused on site access, safety, and potential impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Further evaluations will determine the final choice.
Councilman Eli Laporte led a wheel lock near Shattuck and Merrimack streets yesterday forenoon. His wagon wheels locked with an unknown team and soon a street superintendent’s rig driven by John Fagan and Dr. Sawyer’s team joined in. Several bystanders joined to compare wheel widths, leaving Laporte shaken with minor scratches to his Democrat and no serious injuries.
An advertisement for Peptiron claims it is a specific remedy for weakness paleness nervousness and exhaustion. It markets the product to delicate women and school children alike, linking health to iron intake amid various causes such as care duties study work confinement and other stresses.
An article extols regular brushing with a good bristle brush to enhance life and beauty of hair. Carleton and Hovey at 236 Merrimack Street advertise wire brushes 10c and 25c and bristle brushes 25c to 3 dollars. They also buy drums’ samples at half original price, scratched but usable.
Centralville yesterday afternoon the sub committee of Alderman Burns and Councilmen cd and Daly examined sites near Jacques Boisvert in Hildreth opposite Hildreth cemetery and land of the Lawrence manufacturing company in Ennells ti and Dr Lawler property on Lakeview Avenue. No action taken. selection to be made at next full committee on education meeting. Return to the hall at 5 30.
A pleasing entertainment was given at Miss L A McLean's home at 113 Cabot street by her young pupils Saturday evening. Participants included Vernon Nelson Maud Starkey Lillan Preston Molly Lynch Etta Walworth Kitty Donohoe Etta Harmon Annie Maguire Edwin Maguire Frank Lerox Beatrice Dolorande Lena Cameron and Helen McCashin. Refreshments were served with Miss Martha Neil assisting.
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