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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
12
A lecture on the Land of the Shamrock is to be given next Friday evening in Tyngsboro town hall with many attendees expected from Lowell. An advertisement in another column provides further particulars.
Frank H. Rand, son in law of George W. Batchelder, becomes Bursar at MIT starting Oct 1. Rand previously traveled for J C Ayer and served as a discount clerk at Third National Bank Boston. Judge Thomas F. Ryan visits from Oregon and returns home. he is linked to John A. Ryan of Faulkner's mills. O A Knapp and Mrs Knapp enjoy a Maine trip. Frank M. Bancroft travels to Providence and New York. Nellie G. Mc Hale denies joining May Fiske company and plans no theatrical career now. Harold A. Varnum, son of A C Varnum, is elected athletic director at Amherst College.
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, president, told shareholders the company proposed a weekly 20 knot Liverpool to St Lawrence port service in summer and Halifax in winter, backed by a subsidy of 265,000 pounds yearly for ten years. A fleet of 10,000 ton freight steamers would serve Canadian ports, with directors authorized to arrange vessel charter or control if needed.
Fire early today destroyed the Londonderry hotel and an adjacent barn at Londonderry village in Vermont. Loss estimated at 3500 with much furniture burned. cause unknown and insured.
In Rosita Colorado assayer C Wulsten extols Grape-Nuts as true armor against aging. He claims to gained 18 pounds in a year and reduced indigestion after testing the cereal. He cites meals on geodetic expeditions as light, compact nutrition and praises its phosphate content and practical use.
The Lowell Orchestral Society met to elect a musical director for 1902 03, unanimously reappointing Emile J. Borjes who has guided ten seasons of successful recitals. W E Bagley resigns from the executive board. A D Greeley fills the vacancy. Herman J. Smith resumes aid to business management. First rehearsal set for Oct 19 at 3 p m in Odd Fellows hall. seat sales and artist engagements soon announced.
The First Baptist vestry hosted the Harvest supper and entertainment organized by the Ladies Benevolent Society. About 300 were served a New England supper while alpha group volunteers assisted. Evening featured trombone and cornet solos, songs, humorous recitations, and readings from Mark Twain. The event kicked off a monthly series.
About 300 people attended a Dracut Centre Congregational church event last night with a fine spread and an entertainment program. Tables downstairs in the vestry were decoratively set by Mr and Mrs Eben T Fox, while upstairs floral trimmings were arranged under Mrs Charles E Bunker. The program directed by Mrs Nathaniel W Peabody featured songs by Miss Elsie Umpleby Miss Flossie Milner and J L Marion recitations by Miss Elsie Umpleby and piano solos by Miss Julia Fox. Ice cream and candy tables were run by Miss Maud Bunker.
Grace Universalist church launched its social calendar with a Harvest Dinner from 6 to 7 30 pm, staffed by Mrs Charles Wood and Mrs E C Pettengill with many assistants. An entertainment followed, directed by Mrs C A Abbott, featuring the church quartette and a farce The Fatal Message by John Kendrick Bangs performed by society members, underscoring the group’s reputation for lively entertainment.
Mme Gregoire recently returned from Paris and London presents an exhibition of feminine headwear. The hats were personally chosen abroad and will be on display Friday and Saturday for public inspection. Designs from Mme Gregoire's workshop are also featured.
Observances for Rosh Hashona filled synagogues in the city as business paused and vendors stayed away. Reform Jews marked one day while orthodox attended two days, with services at 6 o clock tonight. The event drew large crowds and inspired goodwill.
Patrolman William McCloughry arrested a burley drunkard named Burke in Merrimack Square after he resisted restraint in the Tivoli basement and later showed a rough-house display on the sidewalk. The capture restored peace in the square.
A five minute display in Ring's music window showcases the Ivers & Pond pianos. The exhibit highlights construction features and key advantages, aiming to persuade buyers that these pianos are superior and highly esteemed by the musical public.
At 111 Merrimack Street Miss Delude's announces the opening of a full millinery event featuring the latest designs and exclusive patterns. Models of artistic design will be shown and a continued display runs through Wednesday and tomorrow.
Rose Jordan Hartford hosts a fall millinery opening with high end models priced 28 to 65 dollars. Designers from New York create large hats in colors like yellow blue raspberry and green with ostrich feather trims and beaver felt crowns. The event features turban styles including the "Flatiron" and continues today and tomorrow drawing critical public attention.
Clarence L Perry observed his twelfth birthday with a gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A M Wentworth on Nineteenth Street. Twenty or more of his young friends enjoyed games, songs, piano duets, readings, and phonograph selections, with Mrs Wentworth serving refreshments.
P J Dusty and Co advertise air tight wood stoves and oil heaters along with gas radiators at 39 Market Street offering heating equipment for homes and shops.
The industry council in Huntington hall hosted a grand complimentary ball for new members installed the prior evening. Lowell Military band led a varied program with an encore after most pieces. More than 100 couples attended the grand march, led by Thomas McDermott and Miss Louise Simon of Boston, with numerous couples following. A 20-number dance program and Hadley’s band kept guests dancing past midnight. List of organizers and committee members concludes the event.
Arch ie N Frost of Lawrence presided at the Fifth district congressional convention and plans a Senate reelection bid. He backs Lawrence support for Ames campaign. Major Thomas Talbot, a longtime Republican worker from North Billerica, attended as delegate with a strong local following. John C Wilson denied quitting the Republican mayoralty race and vowed to contest in caucuses. Dr Otis Allen announces a bid for Ward 3 school board opposing Dr C L Sweetsir, as friends push a four year limit on service.
New York October 2 B H Howells Son and Company and Arbuckle Brothers have cut all refined grades of sugar by five points.
An African telegraph route from Cairo to the Cape would slash Cape Town to London cable rates from $1.10 per word to 265 cents, promising substantial cost savings for transcontinental messaging.
A dated medical note describes eczema or tetter with redness itching oozing and scaling. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla removes humors causing eruptions and permanently cures the worst cases while Hood's Pills are praised as a cathartic, priced at 25 cents.
Obituaries for Hannah Monahan aged 59 of 51 Adams Street and Thomas Campbell aged 5 of 48 Jewett Street note surviving family. Additional notices cover Mrs Adeline Frye of 14 Lowell Street Woburn and several funeral services including Angelina Joy, Michael Carr, Frank McManus, Michael McKeon, Leo Collins, Patrick infant, John Gunther, and more with parlor services, clergy, burial locations, and undertakers listed. Funeral details vary by individual.
In this city on Oct 2 Leo Collins age 1 month 23 days at home 28 Willey avenue infant. Also infant son of John A and Annie M Collins born Oct 2 in Dracut at Upland street. Hannah Monahan aged 59 at 51 Adams street Oct 2. Thomas Campbell aged 59 at 48 Jewett street Oct 3.
The Salvation Army requests men women and children’s clothing. Send bundles to No 90 Appleton street room 12 or mail a card and the bundles will be collected.
The Lincoln club met last evening under new management with President Hilton outlining a push for prominence during the fall political campaign and later increased social activity. Final arrangements were made for a complimentary concert and dance on October 16 at Associate hall, marking the season's first event.
Black Diamond Washington October 2 An explosion of fire damp last night on the fourth level of the Lawson mine wrecked the workings and killed twelve miners. Three bodies have been recovered and nine are believed trapped. Three men were injured. Pacific Coast company owns the mine. Efforts focus on recovering the remaining victims as fans ventilate the 1600 foot deep level.
Prudent buyers attend the auction clearance sale at Wood's where Geo. H. Wood's last year's stock is converted to cash. No item is reserved as room is made for new holiday goods. Watches, diamonds, jewelry, umbrellas and all large store stock are included. bid with Wood's private auctioneers.
A Lowell woman asks for a floor paint that lasts two weeks. The reply confirms Devoe's paint offers a beautiful gloss and, with proper application, will wear two years. Adams Hardware and Paint Co.
The Pennell Joy Joys and relatives thank all who helped and sent sympathy and floral offerings during bereavement.
An old advertisement notes P. Brazer and Company occupying the Old Corner Hat Store at Central and Corner Market Streets marking a business listing with a noted location.
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