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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
10
The City advertises Hood's Lotion as the most delicious springtime violet substitute for rough dry skin, offering large bottles at 35 cents. Cook, Taylor & Co. on Central Street boast a large stock and bargains, urging shoppers to buy dry goods below ruling rates to meet winter needs economically.
Rev. F. M. Pickles and wife hosted a reception at their Bridge street home Friday as he assumes the pastorate of Centralville M. E. church. The Pickles family includes Grace Shelburne Falls Arms Academy student, Besse, Charles, and four-year-old Margaret. Also noted is Peter A. Clune resigning as St. Anthony's Portuguese church singing director to lead elsewhere, and Willard Everett departing C. I. Hood to become Buffalo advertising manager, receiving gifts from former colleagues. Luther W. Faulkner of Billerica and wife plan a 60th wedding anniversary observance with friends tonight.
The Lawrence Tribune reports the arrest of George W. Goldsmith of Newburyport and Edward Keegan of Lowell for selling rugs clothes and similar items without licenses. They were held for a police court appearance after being arrested by Policeman Fred F Flynn in ward five and believed to be employed by W J Belle Isle of Middlesex street Lowell.
A Medford car en route to Lowell collided with Stanley’s two horse truck in Nesmith street. Brake failure blamed for the crash. Mrs. Helen Wagner and her infant daughter were injured, with Mrs. Wagner hospitalized. The driver was unhurt and one horse was badly injured. The street car company may settle with Stanley over damages.
The Casto theatre begins the second week with today's matinee and a full house. Audiences show strong approval for the new bill featuring Ida Melville in Sis Hopkins, the Wang Doodle quartet, arry V. Fitzgerald, Ed Foster and his dog Mike, Harry B. Lester, Sailor and Barbaretto, the pajama girl act, and the spectacular Carmencella fire and electric dances drawing the largest applause of the afternoon.
The advertisement promotes Peptiron as a modern iron preparation that is palatable and easy on the stomach. It claims to restore color and strength, suitable for those unable to take other forms of iron, and offered as an aromatic cordial elixir or chocolate-coated pills by Hood Co. in Lowell, Massachusetts.
The Middlesex county Democratic convention with about 259 delegates met in Lowell on Saturday afternoon. Only five delegates attended the county session and eight attended the sixth district councillor meeting. Joe Callahan dominated proceedings, and nominations for county commissioner and councillor were made amid disputes over representation and credentials. A district committee was seated, and a hurried adjournment followed as tensions rose between Lowell and Cambridge factions.
An infant’s body was found yesterday morning about 8 by Officer Buchanan on Rock Street near Wiggin’s carpenter shop. The remains were wrapped in an old carpet and Undertaker Molloy later took charge as police investigate the case.
Auctioneers J. E. Conant & Co. will sell two choice Lowell Centralville parcels on October 14 1902 without reserve. One lot fronts Myrtle street 69 by 100 feet with fruit trees and elms, near streetcar lines. A Humphrey street lot of 5617 square feet includes a small building and potential development. Bids start with deposits of 250 and 75 respectively.
Mr and Mrs W W Hendly celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Littleton home with a decorated barn drawing room, ice cream and coffee served by young ladies, a reception by relatives including Capt Frank Whitcomb and Mrs C A Horner, and musical entertainment. The couple, long known in the area, welcomed a large crowd as a photographer captured the moment and the day closed with Auld Lang Syne.
A live wire fractured yesterday afternoon on Bridge Street near Canal causing a hour long traffic halt on the right line. Crowds gathered as bystanders stood beneath the danger, with a boarded sidewalk between Canal and Massachusetts mill. Officials blamed a short circuit or defective wire while portions of two standards burned, and pedestrians were forced to detour.
The Anti-Saloon League of Massachusetts led a statewide temperance campaign with pulpits in Lowell and other cities. Speakers urged informed support of no license in cities rather than party prohibition, while pledges and donations to fund the effort for the next year were collected across many churches.
Reverend Smith T Ford preached the second in his Present Day Fools series at First Baptist on The Fool and His Money. He urged saving, warned against hoarding, and urged using wealth for public good while stressing unity among evangelicals and duties of love and forgiveness. The evening audience was large with musical interludes by Prof Stout and several inquirers following the sermon.
Rev F M Pickles greeted a large audience as he opened with John 14 1 3 urging belief in God and in Christ He described Christ life as Holy of Holies and explained how his death enables the Comforter Holy Ghost and the old covenant types He stressed the everlasting nature of Christ s kingdom and the reward for fidelity to him
Rev Dr D N Beach of Cambridge spoke for the Anti Saloon league outlining no license success as a business benefit achieved through broad civic cooperation including Catholics under late Fr Scully. He cited better homes for the poor, fewer bad debts, less pauperism and higher real estate values while noting liquor costs exceed coal strike losses. Willard Everett retired as Sunday school superintendent and Henry A Smith elected in his stead with a vote of regret and thanks for Everett’s service.
Rev George F Kenngett preached at First Trinitarian Congregational Church on a message titled Looking Forward. He warned that the nation faces a vital issue as moneyed interests and trusts clash with the common people, contrasting modern wealth with Solomon’s splendor.
On Saturday evening October 11, Bert Mason and Miss Della M Marr of this city were united in marriage at the Central Methodist parsonage by Rev. Geo H Clarke. The couple will reside at 46 Mammoth road.
Yesterday morning at Branch Street Tabernacle special evangelistic services opened with the pastor preaching assisted by Prof. B. P. Stout of St. Paul Minnesota a gospel singer. Services will be held nightly this week except Saturday at 7 30 o'clock. Stout sang two selections and moved listeners with a heartfelt performance. The sermon urged church members to duties to one another with Romans chapter 12 verse 5 as text.
A letter from F W Devoe & Co argues painters should buy ready made paints rather than mix their own. It compares trades like blacksmiths and wagon makers buying ready made components to imply painters should use Devoe lead and zinc paint for longer lasting results. The Adams Hardware and Paint Co. distributes their product.
A young man praises generosity to rivals, while Miss Cayenne notes it occurs only when he quotes scripture. The Washington Star quote captures a humorous exchange on virtue and rhetoric.
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