City notes mix of theatre rail schedule and ads
The Citizen lists a Lowell and Pelham Street railway timetable and notes a misprint in Ginter Grocery Co. flour price. John Callaghan offers odorless Standard Oil stoves, gas heaters, and wood stoves. A bakery fire on Charles Street causes floor damage. Cook, Taylor & Co. promote a 66c flannelette wrapper sale as sizes run out.
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Colorado
Arizona
Lowell & Pelham Street Railway
Lowell
Ginter Grocery Co
Citizen
John Callaghan
Merrimack Street
Cook, Taylor & Co
Central Street
Grace Hanson on Southern circuit with Tyranny of Tears
Miss Grace Hanson travels the Southern circuit with the Tyranny of Tears company while Ethel Hanson returns from a month visiting friends in Cleveland. A. F. E. O'Heir comes back from six weeks in Northfield Vermont. Mrs. Thomas Southam returns from Europe. Mayor John P. Feeney of Lowell will march with the St. Charles T A society in the Matthews parade in Lowell Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hanson
Tyranny of Tears” Company
Ethel Hanson
Cleveland
Ohio
A. EF. O'Heir
Northfield
Thomas Southam
Europe
John P. Feeney
Lowell
St. Charles T. A. Society
Mathews
Far Reaching Power of Probation Office
A court notice details the broad authority of probation officers who can keep offenders under supervision for years even after probation terms. Charles Dolan, jailed a month for larceny, may face further penalties upon release as the probation system can extend control beyond a year and reinstate supervision at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probation Office
Ramsay
Superior Court
Charles Dolan
George
Griggs
Pickman
Dolan
Mr. Ramsay
Smashups in Lowell Pelham cars alarm city
Street collisions on the Lowell and Pelham line operated by the Lowell syndicate raised safety concerns as a ped dler’s cart was smashed in Pawtucketville and Omar Bernard’s wagon was struck near Merrimack and Moody streets. Claim agent I Sternberg investigated the accidents in town Saturday.
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Lowell
Pelham
Lowell Syndicate
Pawtucketville
Omar Bernard
Merrimack and
Moody Streets
I. Sternberg
James Connolly Addresses Huntington Hall Tour
James Connolly of Dublin spoke at Huntington Hall on Saturday night under the Social Labor party auspices. He described Irish conditions and urged reform through social labor rather than Home Rule or force, aligning with the party in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Connolly
Dublin
Ireland
Huntington Hall
Social Labor Party
Irish Republican Social Labor Party
Saturday Registration for State Election
Registration continued yesterday with 31 registrations in the afternoon across wards one through nine. Evening totals show 35 registrations across wards one to nine, for a day total of 66 registrations.
Food For Sleep A Sure Way To Comfort
A Grand Rapids Michigan man recovering from nervous prostration credits a drug free diet. He found Grape-Nuts palatable as a regular morning dish and it helped ease stomach irritation, restore strength, aid weight gain, and restore peaceful sleep with improved health. Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan endorses the claim.
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Grand Rapids
Mtch
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
The Ivy Leaf and Moth and Flame at the Opera House
In Cheantres an Irish flavored romantic drama The Ivy Leaf featuring Marty Kerrigan stars at the Opera House. Anna Barton arrives tomorrow to perform Mrs Lorimer in Clyde Fitch’s The Moth and the Flame. Miss Bianca West of the Colorado company appears Wednesday Oct 8 to urge young aspirants toward stage triumphs. The Belle of Richmond by Sidney Sommers Toler comes Thursday Oct 9, followed by Andrew Mack the singing comedian on Friday and Saturday.
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Ireland
Opera House
The
Herbert E. Denton
Marty Kerrigan
Anna Barton
Miss Barton
Lorimer
Gra Wdow
Clyde Fitch
Conrad Bodden
Clarence West
Lane
Capt. Jinks
Barbara Freitchie
Bianca West
Colorado’ Company
Miss West
New England
Richmond
Sidney Sommers Toler
Andrew Mack
Wormwood at Academy of Music thrills Lowell crowd tonight
Chas W Chase adapts Marie Corelli’s Wormwood to the Academy of Music with lavish staging and strong acting. Manager Dempsey notes a coupon for 15 cents admission for women at opening night. The Great Lafayette company, boasting 60 performers, brass band, and extensive scenery, arrives for five performances over three days with standard prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Chase
Marie Corelli
Paris
Wormwood
Alden Benedict
Dempsey
Lowell
Lafayette
Academy of Music
Kellar
Hermanns
Demand for coke brings crowd to Moore and Bennett doors
Saturday the Moore and Bennett Coal company began taking orders for coke. A crowd gathered at the corner of Central and Middle streets shortly after noon, far exceeding expectations. Police were called to manage the throng as demand overwhelmed the storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore & Bennett Coal Company
Central
Middle Streets
Candidacies ratified at 25th district Republican convention
At party headquarters Saturday the 25th district Republican convention ratified caucus actions with delegates from three wards and three towns. Caleb L. Smith and Royal S. Ripley were nominated by acclamation to join W. H. Tf. Hayes, while a third nominee was chosen, all promising loyal service and strong district representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Legare
Hayes
Alexander P. Ramsay
Horton H. Hilton
Mr. Ramsay
Mr. Smith
Frank Dunlap
W. H. Tf. Hayes
Legare
Snow
John J. Monahan
Chelmsford
Royal S. Ripley
North Chelmsford
Frank L. Weaver
Smith
Ripley
Weather Bureau
Massachusetts
Republican Party
White House
Friends of Protection
Committee On
Dexter
Butterfield
Dunstable
27th representative convention in district outlines candidates
The 27th district Republican convention met at the party headquarters on Saturday with fewer than thirty delegates present. George W. Poore chaired, George H. Stevens was named secretary, and a credentials committee reported 28 of 38 delegates. Sidney A. Bull and William Trull Sheppard were chosen as nominees with plans for a district-wide canvass. The body adjourned at 3:45 PM after naming a district committee and pledging to work toward electing the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Poore
Roger Barrington
Billerica
Eliot Morgan
Dracut
George H. Stevens
A. F. Upton
North Reading
J. E. Taylor
Carlisle
Charles W. Beil
Hosmer
Sidney A. Bull
Bull
William Trull Sheppard
Sheppard
Lowell
Harvard College
Harvard Law School
Poore
Fred Roper
Ward
T. F. Reed
Burlington
William H. Downs
J. S. Taylor
Milton J. Holt
Wilmington
Henry H. Dame
Northsneading
D. N. Cluff
Henry M. Billings
Tewksbury
Thomas W. Pollack
Lowell letter praises Extntinguisher use in closet fire
Frederick A. Flather of Lowell Massachusetts describes a closet fire gaining headway but being stopped by an extinguisher. He notes Mrs Flather had never used or seen one yet operated the Underwriters with telling effect as one sufficed and says they have increased the number of extinguishers in his home to feel safe.
Removal During Building Repairs Gas Office Move
During repairs the gas office has been moved to 87 Shattuck Street at the corner of Market. The notice indicates a temporary relocation of gas services to the stated address during ongoing work.
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Shattuck Street
Corner of
Market
Auctioneers offer two family houses in Lowell at absolute sale
By J E Conant & Co Lowell MA auctioneers pledge the Good Four Family Double House at 36 and 38 Albion Street and Prime Two Family House at 69 West Fourth Street for absolute sale on October 7 1902 at four PM. Properties adjoin rear yards in good condition with water meters sewer connections and solid construction. Each building has long term tenants and strong income with rentals statewide. Parcel frontage 60 feet and about 4600 square feet offers potential to enlarge or build a cottage with monthly rent of 40 dollars.
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Albion Street
West Fourth Street
Merrimack
Auction Sale Describes Two Family Homes On Albion West Fourth
At 4.15 o'clock a two family house with five rooms pantry cellar and two attics per family. Frontage 62 feet fenced yard for building. rent $28 monthly. Open for inspection after 10 am sale day. Albion Street property deposit $400. West Fourth Street property deposit $300. Liberal payment terms. Inquiries at Nathaniel Houston Auctioneers office.
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Albion Street
West Fourth Street
Nathaniel Houston
Mrs Julia Spaulding Dies After Typhoid Battle in Chelmsford
Obituary items list the death of Mrs Julia Spaulding aged 76 in Chelmsford after a typhoid relapse. Also noted are the deaths of Charles T. Maroney of Worcester aged 24, Richard F. Morrison 38 of Lowell, and Helen England Rolfe aged 6 in Lowell. Funeral details given for Spaulding private at home Tuesday.
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Julia A. Proctor
George Spaulding
Chelmsford
Spaulding
Jonas R
Sybil (Hodgman) Proctor
Charles T. Maroney
Worcester
St. John’s Hospital
Loop the Loop
Academy of Music
Lowell
Bridget
John J
Delia A. Maroney
Molloy
Theatrical Association
Richard F. Morrison
Twelfth Street
Morrison
Charles H. Joyce
Middle Street
Catherine F. Morrison
Helen England Rolfe
F. D
Jennie England Rolfe
Carter Place
Rolfe
Marones
Carterpace
Helen Rolfe
West Chelmsford
Julia Spaulding
Funeral notices for multiple locals in Edson cemetery cluster
Funeral details record several services from residences on Westford and Gates streets with burials at Edson and nearby cemeteries. Names include Winfield Webster Walter Howe Everett Normandie Erick Laidlaw Thomas Campbell Rose Madden Alive Breen and organizers J B Currier Young & Co Molloy O'Donnell. Clergy Rev T Clayton Welles Rev A St John Chambre Rev Fr Tighe and others led. Bearers listed for several services. Cemetery burials secured by undertakers Molloy Young & Co O'Donnell Breen.
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Winfield Webster
Westford Street
L. E. Pullen
George Larrabee
J. K. Whittier
G. E. King
Eugene G. Russell
Katrine Jeannette
Gates Street
Methuen
Young & Co
Everett J. Normandie
First Street
Edson
A. St. John Chambre
Erick W. Laidlaw
Howard Street
Molloy
Rose Madden
Ward Foster
Immaculate Conception Church
Fr. Tighe
James Lavery
Patrick Connolly
Patrick Kenney
Patrick Scrogan
St. Patrick's Cemetery
O'Donnell
Mortality report for Lowell week ending Oct 4 1902
Population 99 574 total deaths 26 under five 7 infectious diseases 4 acute lung 5 typhoid fever 1 diphtheria 2 scarlet fever 1 death rate 13 57 per thousand versus 16 18 and 23 50 in prior weeks. Typhoid fever seven scarlet fever one diphtheria two reported. Board of Health.
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Board OF Health
Report of Deaths for Week Ending October 4 1902
City clerk Girard P. Dadman lists deaths from October 4 1902 including Marguerite Levesque Alice Malentfant WelthamS Vedder Ann O Tool Arthur P Wilson Harriet A Rogers Annie Donahoe Pierre Lamothe Mary Trainor Hugh Queenan Ethel Lewis Irene Harrington Zoa Vincent Angeline B Joy Sylvester B Leonard Michael J Carr Eugene Joly Michael T McKeon H Emond Hannah Monahan Leo Collins Mary Ryan Winifield Webster Walter W Howe Edward T Sanderson Everett J Normandie all noting ages and causes such as pneumonia diphtheria nephritis enteritis and typhoid fever.
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Marguerite Levesque
Alice Malentfant
Welthams
Vedder
Ann O'’Tool
Arthur P. Wilson
Harriet A. Rogers
Annie Donahoe
Pierre Lamothe
Mary Trainor
Hugh Queenan
Ethel Lewis
Irene Harrington
Zoa Vincent
Angeline B. Joy
Sylvester B. Leonard
Michael J. Carr
Eugene Joly
Michael T. McKeon
H. Emond
Dhol
Hannah Monahan
Leo Collins
Mary Ryan
Winifield Webster
Walter W. Howe
Edward T. Sanderson
Everett J. Normandie
City Solicitor Supports Reduced Police Board Clerks Salary
City Solicitor Qua provides opinion backing the committee on accounts that the police board clerk is entitled to 1500 yearly instead of 1800. He argues the payout cannot exceed the council's appropriation of 1500. Mr. Smith has drawn the amount monthly as an on account salary while rights to court action are preserved.
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Qua
Committee On Accounts
Police Board
Smith
Devoe Paint Message to Lowell Maker
Letter to E A Smith of Lowell Massachusetts notes higher paint content in Devoe lead and zinc versus mixed paints. It cites Ferguson and Thompson Delhi New York using 82 gallons for a building, repainted last spring with Devoe requiring 16 gallons, leaving three gallons. Endorsed by F W Devoe and Co. through Adams Hardware and Paint Co.
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Devoe
Ferguson & Thompson
Delhi
N. Y
Lynch
F. W. Devoe & CO
Adams Hardware and Paint Co
City Hall Notes on unpaid mowers and janitorial bills
Albert G. Hill reports 16 lawn mowers returned by Superintendent Jackson for being improperly sharpened and dirty. Hill's bill not approved and to be collected by lawyer. School house janitors Moran Liddle and Condon seek $30 each for vacation school care. accounts committee to consider at today’s meeting.
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Albert G. Hill
Chelmsford Street
Commons Jackson
Jackson
Hill
Moran
Liddle
Condon
Committee On Accounts
Street Railway Changes Begin October 5
Beginning Sunday October 5, streetcars on the Andover and Moody street routes will depart Merrimack square on the hour and half hour, and depart the terminus of each route at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.
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Andover and
Moody Street
Merrimack Square
Opera House 12th Anniversary Night in Colorado
The program marks the opera house celebration on Wednesday October 8 in Colorado highlighting the venue and event milestone. Local attendees and performers are expected to participate as part of the anniversary night program.
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Opera House
Colorado
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Lowell Daily Courier
FOOD
Peptiron
C. I. Hood CO
Hood's
Sarsaparilla
Mass
William Trull Sheppard and
S. A. Bull
C. B. Coburn & Co
J.E. Conant & CO
Lowell, Mass
Kennedys
National Biscuit Company
Breen
South Street
Girard P. Dadman
E. A. Smith
City Hall Notes
Horace Ela
Telephone 580
Harry Richardson
P.F. Devine
Telephone
Sporting Goods Dept
BP. Brazer & Co
Central, Corner Market Streets
A. W. Brown
Daiilia
Prescott Street
Je McManmon
Brookside
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