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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
3
Memorial Day was observed with a city parade and grave decorations. The Grand Army posts led the march to Ladd and Whitney graves, with escorts from Spanish War Veterans and Sons of Veterans. Weather started rainy then cleared, allowing a strong afternoon march despite a chilly start.
Post 185 G A R led a Memorial Day march through Lowell to Monument Square after cemetery services for 1281 soldiers in eight area cemeteries. The parade featured police, Spanish War Veterans, Sons of Veterans, and multiple bands, followed by a solemn service at the cemetery and a hall supper with speeches by city officials and veterans.
Middlesex County West Acton report details a Thursday reception at Hazel Wood Universalist church Hyde Park for Rev William F Dusseault recently installed as pastor. John H Tuckerman ushers and committee members led guest reception with music by Ett Simmons Hertha E Simmons Ethel E Boynton and refreshments.
George W Bigelow died Thursday the 29th in South Framingham. Born October 31, 1824 in Framingham, he was the son of Dexter Bigelow, a papermaker. He partnered with Cyrus Bean to run a general country store, later with Hon. C. C. Esty in Framingham Wheel Co. The business closed in the early 1880s. In later years he focused on real estate. He married Grace Crosby Hoyt on September 2, 1850, leaving a widow and four children.
Memorial Day festivities in Billerica included a march from Mitchell’s Boys’ School to the common, a salute, and a march to South Cemetery for prayer and taps led by Capt Coburn Smith. The town hall service featured Rev Wiers, Rev Carter of Lexington, and orator Rev Carter, with Dr Hosmer in charge as flags and plants decorated the hall.
The oration lauded the glory of government as the noblest form, followed by a violin solo from Albert Kanrich of Boston and taps by a bugler. Dr. Hosmer referenced Rev. D W Hardy of the G A R who died recently. Selections by a quartet preceded the G A R and guests retiring to a banquet hall for a ladies served collation.
A forenoon game at Wotton's pits saw H E Fletcher Co quarrymen defeat Frank Mallory's crew 12 to 9 after a strong finish. Umpire Felix Constantineau officiated as lineups included Quessy Delerbre Reed Billson and McGlinchy for Fletcher and Riley Hood Greenwood Vacher Roberts Morris Lake Clarke Gem for Mallory. Memorial Day observances followed with post office closure, flags at half and full staff, cemetery decorations, and a quarry accident injuring a horse at Mallory’s yard.
After a Boston Tremont Temple meeting, Rev. C E Fisher will preach at First Universalist Church Hurd Street on Sunday 10:30 AM on The Outlook For Universalism. Music includes Handel There is a Land of Pure Delight Shelley Come Unto Me and national anthem. Sunday school at 12 10 Young People at 6 All invited.
Grace Universalist presents The New Faith in the morning. First Universalist offers The Outlook For Universalism. North Billerica Baptist proclaims The Bliss of Unity in the morning and The Gospel Ship in the evening. Grand Street Adventist Church features Sin and Weights in the morning and Pray Without Ceasing in the evening. Berean P. M. delivers A Great Decoration Day and The World's Great Fight in the evening.
A Sunday School lesson on Acts 14 recounts Paul and Barnabas in Iconium and Lystra preaching and healing, facing opposition, and enduring persecution. It reflects on living the gospel, divine signs, and turning hearts from human praise to God, with exhortations to steadfast faith and humility.
The weekly Christian Endeavor topic led by Rev S H Doyle centers on Christ’s mission to seek and save the lost. It argues the church mirrors this mission, guided by the Spirit, calling believers to realize the soul’s infinite value and the peril of sin while adopting Christ’s methods of prayer, tact, inclusion, self denial, and bold witness.
At a New York Methodist meeting Rev. J G Strobridge of Stamford argues that United States Navy chaplains face discrimination in pay and support. He notes sea pay 2800 dollars plus 109 ration money, shore duty 2300, waiting orders 1900, and monthly mess bills of about 30 dollars, with costs of family support and shipboard living. He defends chaplains as generally faithful, while acknowledging occasional misconduct as in other corps.
A Universalist statement proclaims no sin remains unforgiven if people humble themselves before God and open their minds and hearts to benevolent influence. It cautions against stubborn hardness and urges contrition to receive forgiveness.
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