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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1902

Page

12

Truirvest supper and entertainment at Dracut Centre church

The city notes an Oct 2 supper and entertainment at Dracut Centre church with tickets priced 15 and 25 cents. Also announced is Royal Arcanum initiation for Industry council at Huntington hall on Oct 1 and the Old Ladies' Home patrons board meeting at the home on Oct 2 at 3 PM.

Truirvest Dracut Centre Church Royal Arcanum Industry Council Huntington Hall Board of Patrons of the Old Ladies’ Home

Sickness and community notices from local citizens

Police Officer J S Dennett and his wife at 55 Read Street are both recovering slowly from illnesses including neuralgia and sciatic pain after three weeks at home. Franklin Nourse elected warden of St Anne's Church to replace the late Dr F A Warner. Solon W Stevens to speak on John Adams before the State Federation of Daughters of the Revolution in Boston. Public reception at First Trinitarian Congregational Church invites viewing relics from the Middlesex Mechanics' Association in the attic and pastor's study during the Wednesday evening open house.

J. S. Dennett Readstreet Franklin Nourse Lawrence Manufacturing Company St. Anne's Church F. A. Warner Solon W. Stevens State Federation of Daughters of the Revolution Hotel Vendome Boston John Adams George F. Kenngett Middlesex Mechanics’ Association

Y M C A Gymnasium Reopens After Renovations

The Y M C A gymnasium opens this afternoon after two days of baths and gym improvements. Equipment is in top condition with fresh paint and repaired plumbing. Membership stands at 466 up from 444, with a goal of 500 this winter. Basketball will start later, and Victor H Meister will again lead classes attracting strong attendance.

Young Men's Christian Association Dillon Victor H. Meister

Carders Union Holds Regular Session and Winter Tournament

The Carders' union met in regular session last evening and began a winter season tournament with strong attendance. The top scorer at season end will receive a prize. The Woolen Weavers met in Loomfixers' hall and conducted routine business. A dance is being planned by the union.

Carders’ Union

Colony Life and Food Power Against Malaria

A soldier in the Philippines credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with curing malarial digestive troubles after months of misery. He notes the food’s strong health effects, pleasant taste, and versatile preparation, claiming 18 months of good health and relief from pain after eating. Name: Postum Co., Battle Creek, Michigan.

Philippines Tam Postum Go Battle Creek Mich

Lowell Aldermen Chart Coal Famine Relief Plan

The Lowell city government held a special session to consider relief for the coal famine. Aldermen discussed sending a delegation to Detroit and forming a committee including the chief of supplies, city solicitor, and overseers of the poor to report plans for fuel relief at cost or other feasible methods.

Lowell Mass Department of Supplies Board of Overseers of the Poor William E. Badger Common Council Board of Overseers of Derby Aldermen’s Chamber

Boston and Northern Railways Offer Coal at Cost During Strike

Supt. Thomas Lees announced to the Courier- Citizen that the Boston and Northern Street Railway will supply its workers with soft coal at cost as long as the ongoing strike continues. The event featured white trimmings and bride roses with a flower girl in white and pink. The bride’s father, Andrew Blackie of Oak Mountain, N. B., gave her away. Guests from out of town included William Dickinson of Milford and families from Cambridge, Woodstock, New Brunswick, and New Brunswick. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell, will reside in Beverly.

Thomas Lees Boston & Northern Street Railway Company Griffiths Andrew Blackie Oak Mountain N. B William Dickinson Milford Frank French Oakdale Howard Winchell Cambridge Charles Albee John Blackie Woodstock Adam Dickinson New Brunswick Caldwell Beverly

Arlington Street church wedding for Miss Ames and Mr Hall

Miss Anna Copeland Ames of North Easton and Mr George E Hall of New York wed at Arlington Street Church Boston in a fashionably staged ceremony. Guests from mountains and seashore attended as Mendelssohn’s wedding march sounded and a breakfast followed at the bride’s mother’s Commonwealth Avenue home.

Arlington Street Boston Anna Copeland Ames North Easton George E. Hall New York Frank Ames Harriet Ames Walter G. Rogers Oakes Ames Charles A. Sherman George F. Chapman Winthrop Ames Frederick B. Royce Amelia Ames Evelyn Ames Hobart Ames John Ames Lothrop Ames Oliver Ames Mary Ames William Ames William Chapman Chatman John Batchelder Brackett W. Curtis William Chase Miss Gilmore Happending Houghton Hussey Johnson John Shepard Moore J. Newcomb O'Connor Sherman John Stetson Mary Stetson Harriet Stetson Wilmer Wood

Pearson Weds Margaret Fox in City Ceremony

Mr. Philip Pearson, formerly of this city, was willed in marriage with Miss Margaret Fox on September 27. The couple departed for New York and will be at home in Everett, Massachusetts, after October 4.

Philip Pearson City Margaret Fox New York Everett Mass

Beaulieu and Willett Wed at St. Jean Baptiste Church

Mr Charles Beaulieu and Miss Lilian Willett married at the parish residence of St. Jean Baptiste church on Monday. Miss Josie Beaulieu served as bridesmaid and Mr Moran as best man. A reception followed at 202 Lawrence Street, home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Willett, with a wedding supper. The couple left for a wedding tour that evening and received many beautiful presents.

Charles Beaulieu Lilian Willett St. Jean Baptiste Church Josie Beaulieu Moran Thomas Willett Lawrence Street

Marriage of Miss Gertie M Blackie to Howard T Caldwell

Miss Gertie M Blackie and Howard Thomas Caldwell of Beverly wed last evening at 334 Walker Street the home of the bride’s sister Mrs Dixon MacKinnon. Rev H B Foster performed the ceremony with no best man and a single flower girl, Miss Margaret Ruth Blackie, niece of the bride.

Gertie M. Blackie Howard Thomas Caldwell Beverly Duncan MacKinnon Walker Street H. B. Foster Margaret Ruth Blackie Oliver H. Blackie Anthony M. Dickinson Hattie Public Mary McKeen Josie Hardy Clara McLean Minnie Stewart Ida Penny Ida McLaughlin

Pretty Wedding Unites Dallagher and McDonald Couple

A Monday evening ceremony united Mr. Joseph W. Dallagher and Miss Jennie McDonald at St. Michael's church with Rev. John J. Shaw officiating. A Richardson avenue reception followed attended by sisters and relatives. the couple plans a two week honeymoon trip and will reside on Richardson avenue after returning.

Joseph W. Dallagher Jennie McDonald John J. Shaw St. Michael’s Church Richardson Avenue Rose McDonald John J. McClure Mrs. Dallagher Lowell

Murphy Rafferty wedding at St Peter's parish residence

John M. Murphy and Annie G. Rafferty were married at 10 this morning at St. Peter's parochial residence with Fr Murphy of Salem officiating and Fr Heffernan assisting. Kittie A. Rafferty served as bridesmaid and Dennis J. Murphy was best man. A reception followed at 36 Cedar Street catered by D. L. Cage Sampang.

John M. Murphy Annie G. Rafferty St. Peter's Fr. Murphy Salem Fr. Heffernan Kittie A. Rafferty Dennis J. Murphy Cedar Street D. L. Cage Sampang Catering

Kirk Street Y P S C E Names 2024 Officers

The annual meeting of the Kirk Street Y P S C E elected officers: President Will Nelson, Vice President Winfred C. Mac Brayne, Corresponding Secretary Miss Louie Smith, Recording Secretary Robert Armstrong, Treasurer Kenneth Bruce. Rev Dr Martin announced Bible lectures starting Tuesday nights, likely the week after next.

Kirk Street Will Nelson Winfred C. MacBrayne Louie Smith Robert Armstrong Kenneth Bruce Martin

Thomas brothers entertain in Odd Fellows Temple show

Masters George A and W H Thomas two bright energetic colored youths ambitious to enter Harvard college gave an entertainment last evening in Odd Fellows Temple before a small audience. Manager John G Whiting of Newton explained the object of the event and thanked patrons for support. As Sambo and Blake the boys delivered recitations humorous sketches and music, well received.

George A W. H. Thomas Harvard College Odd Fellows Temple John G. Whiting Newton Sambo Blake

Tewksbury Selectmen Draw Juror For Cambridge Superior Court

The Tewksbury board of selectmen last night drew George W. Trull as a juror for the Cambridge sitting of superior court.

Tewksbury George W. Trull Cambridge Superior Court

Parochial Schools Face Coal Shortage Across City

The city parochial schools lack coal at Immaculate Conception and risk closure with 500 pupils moving to crowded public schools. St Michael and Sacred Heart balance large supplies, while St Jean and St Josh remain well supplied. About 2000 pupils attend these parochial schools, with St Patrick's coal expected to last until April.

the Immaculate Conception Church of the Immaculate Conception Church of St. Michael's Sacred Heart Fr. Reynolds St. Jean St. Josh’s St. Patrick's Parish

Auction sale of two Lowell rental properties on Albion and West Fourth

Auctioneers Nathaniel Houston offer the Good Four Family double house at 36 and 38 Albion Street and the Prime Two Family house at 69 West Fourth Street for absolute sale on Tuesday October 7 1902 at 4 pm. Each property rents well with long-term tenants, water meters and sewer connections, open for inspection after 10 am sale day, deposits required with strikeoff and bidding terms described.

Albion Street West Fourth Street Tave Merrimack Square Nathaniel Houston

Millinery Opening at Rose Hartford’s

Tomorrow Friday and Saturday opening at Rose Hartford’s showcasing fall and winter millinery. Mrs Hartford and assistants return from New York with exclusive patterns and rich hats, including selections from top workshops. Many novel designs by the trimmers will be shown. don’t miss the opening.

Rose Jordan Hartford’s

Harvard Brewery Paving Project Modernizes Yard

At Harvard brewery a yard and driveway paving project using granite blocks is underway. Contractor P P Conner handles the work covering about 2500 square yards with edge stones and tar and gravel in interstices near buildings. Work began three weeks ago and should finish soon, stretching from the new office to the lager beer department and across the railroad tracks.

Harvard P. P. Conner Ale Brewery Carpenter Shop

Ladies Night at Young Men's Catholic Institute Concert

A Ladies Night event at the Young Men's Catholic Institute featured a concert program including Overture, Columbian orchestra, piano duet by Noonan Brothers, solo and group numbers, and a finale with Wm. Gilmore as accompanist. Refreshments followed before dancing that lasted until midnight. A ping pong match between Walter King and Miss Nodie Harrington highlighted the evening, with Miss Harrington claiming the win.

Young Men's Catholic Institute Ladies Columbian Orchestra Noonan Brothers Valley of Kentucky John McCaffrey John Payne Apt Quartette Ed. Shea Wm. Gilmore Walter King Nodie Harrington J. T. Buckley J. Carroll J. Sullivan John Fenlon F. Lang Thomas Allen James Burns Frank Burns

Pomona Grange Meeting in Centralville Lowell

Middlesex North Pomona meets at Odd Fellows hall Centralville Lowell Friday Oct 3. Grange opens 10 a m in 5th degree, business at 10 30 in 4th degree. All patrons welcome. Reports on agriculture and small fruit. Dinner, afternoon session 1 30, public meeting 2 o clock with speaker from State grange. Discussion on the coming fair.

Middlesex North Pomona Grange Odd Fellows’ Hall Centralville Lowell State Grange

Removal of Gas Office to 87 Shattuck Street

During building repairs the gas office has been relocated to 87 Shattuck Street at Market corner.

Shattuck Street Corner of Market

Assignee sale of Gates estate in Lowell Mass on Oct 2

Auctioneers Abbott announce a sale of Prescott and Royal Gates and Josiah Gates & Sons real and personal property in Lowell. Ten vacant lots with tax liens and building restrictions plus a tannery complex at 3867 Chelmsford Street with about 16 271 square feet and machinery, to be sold at public auction starting 10 am followed by twelve percent vacant lots behind the tannery. Catalogues available at 307 Market Street Lowell. Cash on tools 25 percent at sale. remaining due on delivery and deed. Assignees Francis W Kittredge and Charles C Lea of Boston.

Prescott C. Gates Royal W. Gates Josiah Gates & Sons Lowell Mass Josiah Gates Middlesex North District Westford Street Gates Street Thayer Street Chelmsford Street Short Street Manufacturers Street Horn Locke New Fletcher Street Market Street New Fletcher, Powell and Smith Streets Shaw Stocking Company Francis W. Kittredge Court Street Boston Charles C. Lea Essex Street

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Lowell Daily Courier Labor Notes Alder Tevise Es Lel Carmichael Detroit Mathew Temperance Institute Mathews Pawtucket Howerd Street Committee Joseph Midwood Nicholas B. Dunfey Arnold J. Midwood Willis A. Smith Thomas O’hare, Jr John Madden W. Libby Howard Street Peter Jr. Clune Irving Street Charles Naylor Wentworth Avenue John J. Saunders Tremont Street Daniel H. Varnum Court Manchester Stiles Pleasant Street Central Bridge General Treasury Fund Boston & Northern Employes Supt Courier- Citizen Anna C. Ames Geo. E. Hall Pearson—Fox Beaulieu Willett Blackie Cscastoria J. E. Conant & CO Lowell, Mass Rose Jordan Hartford's Harvard Brewery Vieuna Lamb Saxony Contoocork Blue Lamb Lowell One-Price Clothing CO Merrimack Street Pomona Grange George H. Abbott Washington St Mrs. HM. Hoods Grove Street Westford ST Harry Richardson Ypsilanti Union American Hosiery Co Stuttgarter Jaros BP. Brazer & Cor, Hatters and Outfitters Central Corner Market Streets Prescott Street Je McManmon Brookside Arthur A. Harmon Broadway
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