October Day Length and Times Report
The brief notes October record sunrise at 5.55 a m and moonrise at 11.30 p m. Sunset comes at 5.06 p m with a total length of day of 11.11 hours.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
10
Colonial fair opens at Y M C A hall with 13 colonies
St Pauls M E church runs a novel Colonial fair at the Y M C A hall tonight and tomorrow with 13 colonies represented. Each booth showcases a colony with distinctive displays and offerings from groups such as the Sunday school Connecticut Book a Month club and Epworth League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's M. E
Y. M. C. A. Hall
New York Colony
W. H. Meister
Grace Coburn
Mary Williamson
New York
Connecticut Colony
Yale
Merton N. Glidden
Frank Bowen
Eva Magoon
George Fenderson
C. K. Fiske
W. H. Gallagher
J. Clark Glidden
Anna Coburn
Josephine Kizer
Mary Chute
Emma Ober
Pennsylvania
Rhody
George Chute
Harry Harrison
E. L. Richardson
Cogger
Addie W. Clark
George
Merton Glidden
Samuel Arnold
W. D. Brown
Cc. H. Stowell
Robert Simpson
Virginia
Kenneth Brown
Frank Murphy
Delaware
Cleworth
Ladies’ Aid Society
8. T. Brown
Garfield Colony UOPF meets. new officers take seats
The Garfield Colony UOPF held its regular meeting last evening and installed officers for the first time since installation. Welch Bros. promote Winchester boilers as efficient heaters for steam or hot water and praised by users. Nicholas G. Norcross markets a disability income policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Garfield Colony
Welch Bros
Winchester
S and
Nicholas G. Norcross
Central Street
Local Social News Highlights From New York To Maine
A roundup of household notices and visits with Mr. and Mrs. George Kitchener in New York City, Mr. Thomas Nolan from Montreal hosted by Mr. William Cawley in Rogers Street, and Miss Josephine Carroll staying in Boston with Mrs. C. F. Keye. Also travels back from Canada, engagements, job moves, and a lively birthday party on Pihl Street with music, gifts, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kitchener
New York City
Thomas Nolan
Montreal
William Cawley
Rogers Street
Josephine Carroll
Boston
C. F. Keye
Sherman Street
James J. Mack
Canada
Mary J. Gillespie
North Andover
Jennie and
Alice Pucell
Lakeview Avenue
Increased Wages in Boott Mills for Fancy Fabrics
Weavers at Boott mills receive a 15 percent wage increase due to scarcity of skilled workers at old rates. No changes occur in prices for weaving plain goods.
Eliot Congregational Church Men’s League Holds Annual Meeting
The Eliot Congregational Church Men’s League held its annual business meeting last night. Retiring officers reported on the year’s work and the favorable season showing. Elected for the coming year were President Charles S. Proctor, vice president Harvey B. Greene, secretary John E. Graham, and treasurer George B. Holden. Committees were appointed to begin duties immediately, with expectations of membership growth in the next two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Congregational Church
Charles S. Proctor
Harvey B. Greene
John E. Graham
George B. Holden
Interesting meeting of Highland church women society
The Highland Congregational church women missionary society held an engaging meeting yesterday afternoon. Letters from Miss Mary Daniels in Marpool Turkey were read and proved very interesting. A paper on why Mrs B joined the society was read. A seven member committee was appointed to propose changes and new measures for improving the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the Highland Congregational Church
Mary Daniels
Marpool
Turkey
Miss Daniels
Peptiron Pills Promote Nervous Fatigue Relief
Peptiron Pills chocolate coated praised as easily assimilated and highly effective blend of pepsin, ron, manganese, celery, phosphorus and other tonics. Marketed for nervousness dyspepsia anemia neuralgia sleeplessness and exhaustion.
Footiron Pills advertised by Hood Co. Massachusetts
An 19th century medical ad promotes Footiron Pills as nourishing strengthening and calming for the nervous system aiding digestion and sleep. It targets weak irritable nerves, undernourished bodies, pale cheeks and bloodless ears and lists the price as 50 cents or a similar preparation. Prepared by C. L. Hood Co. Stowell, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hood CO
Stowell, Mas
Best whaler Joseph Manta wrecked near Pico Azores
The Provincetown built 1900 whaler Joseph Manta with a crew of fifteen was wrecked on Pico in the Azores. All hands lost. Captain J C Frates, home in Fayal, leaves a widow. Vessel built Essex Mass by Tarr & James. No insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayal
Azores
Joseph Manta
Pico
Provincetown
Mass
Essex
J. C. Frates
Cape de Verde
Tarr & James
North Atlantic
Thursay
Clara Turner Company Shines At Opera House
The Clara Turner repertoire company played to good houses at the Opera House with Her Fight for Honor as the evening bill. Miss Turner excelled as Winona and the supporting cast impressed. Tonight Midnight in Chinatown and The Sapphire repeats this afternoon. Raymond Hitchcock debuts as star in a new comedy Monday Oct 19. Henry W Savage to produce The Yankee Counsel with Blossom and Robyn, promising a grand new musical offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Turner
Miss Turner
Winona
Chinatown
Raymond Hitchcock
Dodo
Opera House
Henry W. Savage
King Dodo
Peggy
Paris
Sultan of Sulu
Reserved seat sale opens at Y M C A tomorrow
A fragment notes that at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning the reserved seat sale will open at the Y M C A building, detailing the sale time and location. The text provides no additional names, dates, or events beyond the sale announcement.
Amoros-Werner comedy pantomimists at Keiths week of Oct 19
European novelty acts follow one another at Keiths with the Amoros Werner comedy pantomimists and jugglers hailed as the best act yet seen in America. The bill also features Will M Cressy Blanche Dayne Charlotte Guyer George Nat Haines Vidocq Mallasso troupe Harry Thorne Reed's terriers Primrose Foley Twins and more with Primrose slated Oct 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith's
Amoros-Werner
America
Will M. Cressy
Blanche Dayne
Charlotte Guyer George
Sousa
Nat Haines
Will Vidocq
Mallasso
Paris
Harry Thorne
Reed
Boston
Foley Twins
Casto theatre week offers crowd pleasing acts and Lola Cotton
The Casto theatre features delighted audiences with performances drawing hearty applause. Child marvel Lola Cotton astonishes crowds by naming articles from the audience and adding nine columns of figures. Additional acts include James B. Donovan, West and Van Sielen, Edwards and Ronney. Reserved seats may be ordered by telephone 815-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casto Theatre
Lola Cotton
Marvel
James B. Donovan
West
van Sielen
Edwards
Ronney
Mrs Johnston pleads guilty to larceny in New York
Marie Layton Johnston former bookkeeper for United States Playing Card in Cincinnati pleaded guilty in the court of general sessions to two indictments charging larceny of 750 dollars from the company. Her pleas of not guilty to three forgery indictments remain but DA may drop them. She was remanded to the Tombs for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marie Layton Johnston
United States Playing Card Company of
Cincinnati
Court of General Sessions
Temple Theatre Week Has Diverse Entertainers Attracting Crowd
The Temple theatre presents a varied bill this week with the Hiltuks Rag Pictures in strong form and May Hamilton, Max Winslow, and Maud Thornton delivering lively acts. Management aims to make the venue welcoming and safe for women and children in the afternoon or evening without escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Theatre
Hiltuks
May Hamilton
Max Winslow
Maud Thornton
Doan's Kidney Pills Earn Local Praise
A Lowell resident Mrs. Lizzie Nevins credits Doan's Kidney Pills with lasting relief from back pains after five years of discomfort. She purchased at Ellingwood Co. drug store and urges others to try the remedy. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold nationwide at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the sole U S agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Nevins
Alder Street
Doan
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Night Owl Burlesquers’ engagement cancelled by academy
Management of the Academy says the Night Owl Burlesquers’ company is not up to standard and has cancelled the rest of the engagement. On Thursday the Transatlantics will appear in an excellent bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Raising Dollars at Immanuel Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting
The Immanuel Baptist Church Ladies Aid held an experience meeting to raise funds, each member promising to earn a dollar. The total collected was 31 dollars and 50 cents. Refreshments followed as Mrs. Gillespie and others hosted. Various contributors shared clever or humorous ways to earn their dollars, from laundry work to polishing boots and even returning a stolen watch for a cent. The event showed enthusiasm and hard work, with many members contributing more than one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Immanuel Baptist Church
Mary Gillespie
Curtis McEwan
Elisha Harris
Eli Harris
R. F. True
Obituary: Bernard Curran Dies at 47 at Home on Mill Street
Bernard Curran aged 47 dies at his home 9 Mill Street leaving a wife and eight children three daughters four sons two brothers William of Ireland and Michael private secretary to Mayor Collins Boston and a sister Mrs Ferguon in the obituary notice he is described with family and location details from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Curran
Mill Street
William of Ireland
Michael
Collins Boston
Ferguon
Local Lowell Auctioneers J E Conant & Co
J E Conant and Company of Central Street Lowell Massachusetts conduct auctions. The firm names its street address and identifies itself as auctioneers serving the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Conant & CO
Central Street
Lowell, Mass
Auction of Evans and Page properties on Railroad Street
Friday afternoon October 16 1903 absolute auction sale at four o'clock. Evans six tenement block 79 to 89 with 7125 square feet and Page two family house 93 with 6937 square feet. Lot 1 front 50 feet depth 148 feet rent notes 546 yearly vacant one unit. Lot 2 front 50 feet depth 145 feet good condition rental 19 dollars monthly. Purchasers to deposit 500 and 300 respectively. Auctioneers office for inquiries. Phebe B Evans Aria H Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Page
Railroad Street
Phebe B. Evans
Aria H. Page
Taft Intervenes in Philippines Printing Dispute
Governor Taft wires the War Department that he will intervene with the union commission investigating the dismissal of George Tracy from foremanship of the insular printing bureau. Evidence suggests the public printer’s actions caused Tracy’s failure to fulfill his appointment and neglect of duties to train Filipinos in the printing trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Gov. Taft
War Department
Typographical Union Commission
George Tracy
Insular Printing Bureau
Tracy
Butler Veterans Attend Regan Funeral Delegation Named
The Butler Vets met last night to prepare for the funeral of deceased member John J. Regan held this morning. President James H. Walker was chosen as a bearer. Delegation to attend included Edward Fallon, Jas H Curry, W W Murphy, James Barry, Joseph Noe, Leger Panton, Frank Reeves and Cornelius O’Neill. A resolutions committee was selected with Harry Lee, Howard Wright and J. H. Walker named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butlers
John J. Regan
James H. Walker
Edward Fallon
Jas. H. Curry
W. W. Murphy
James Barry
Joseph Noe
Leger Panton
Frank Reeves
Cornelius O'Neill
Harry Lee
Howard Wright
J. H. Walker
Asset Currency Debate Stirs Nebraska Banker Meeting
Lincoln opening session of the Nebraska State Bankers Association featured a debate on asset currency. Congressman E. J. Hill of Connecticut supported asset currency to ease debt repayment and expand money supply, while A. J. Frame of Wisconsin opposed it. Charles G. Dawes of Illinois spoke on proposed banking law changes and Theodore Gilman of New York discussed a clearing house currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska State Bankers’ Association
E. J. Hill
Connecticut
A. J. Frame
Wisconsin
Hill
Frame
Charles G. Dawes
Illinois
Theodore Gilman
New York
Old Ladies' Home annual meeting elects officers
The Old Ladies' Home corporation held its annual meeting yesterday at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Geo. F. Richardson presiding. Reports were read and approved. Officers elected for the ensuing term include President Mrs. George F. Richardson. vice presidents Mrs. J. C. Abbott and Mrs. J. W. B. Shaw. secretary Mrs. Samuel Young. treasurer J. Edward Gibson. auditor Charles C. Hedrick. trustees including Mrs. John A. Goodwin and several others. After adjournment the trustees re-elected Miss Martha M. Mills as matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Old Ladies’ Home
Geo. F. Richardson
George F. Richardson
J. C. Abbott
J. W. B. Shaw
Samuel Young
J. Edward Gibson
Charles C
Funeral Notices for Tonks Lamountain Boissy
The funeral of Leo Tonks infant son of Arthur W. and Margaret L. Tonks occurred Tuesday at 2 PM from their No 73 Fourth Street home. Burial was in St Peter's Cemetery. Mrs John Lamountain of North Chelmsford was laid to rest Monday from Brooks Warerooms and Edson Cemetery chapel service. Burial followed in the family plot. Arthur Boissy who died Sunday evening at Lowell hospital was taken to Burlington Vermont for burial with Undertaker Albert in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Tonks
Arthur W
Margaret L. Tonks
Fourth Street
St. Peter’s Cemetery
James F. O'Donnell
John Lamountain
North Chelmsford
Brooks
Edson Cemetery
R. W. Dunbar
Chelmsford
Arthur Boissy
Lowell Hospital
Burlington, Vt
Albert
Ayer Home Supper Promises Entertainment and Smokers Event
Attendees of the annual supper at the Ayer home next Tuesday evening are assured a well entertaining program. The ladies in charge prepared a splendid bill of fare and hope for many gentlemen and ladies to attend. An innovation this year is a smoker for those who desire. The gentlemen are urged to take time to show interest in this popular home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Cushing street stables welcome 22 cows from Vermont
Mr. Charles Clapp arrived at the stables of C. H. Clapp & Co. on Cushing street with 22 fine young cows from South Royalton Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clapp
C. H. Clapp & Co
Cushing Street
South Royalton
Vermont
Opera Egypta in lavish tropical splendor with American orchestra
The chorus and orchestra render the Egyptian spectacle with ample instrumental support. The ensemble praises the score arrangement and the royal feature, while costumes reach hundreds of participants in graceful robes. Rich fabrics and vibrant garments create a dazzling, tropical display.
Curran and Dubois Obituaries in City
In the city on Oct 13 Bernard Curran aged 47 died at his home 9 Mills street Malina Dubois aged 22 died at the Lowell hospital in the city on Oct 13 Obituaries note ages and locations of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curran
Mills Street
Bernard Curran
Dubois
Lowell Hospital
Malina Dubois
Oriental Bazaar opens in Lowell offering rare Eastern arts
Geo E Tradd of Damascus invites inspection of his new Lowell shop at 318 Merrimack Street featuring Oriental Rugs Embroideries Table Covers Cushion Covers Portieres brocade and other items from Japan China India Turkey Persia Egypt. Home industries patronized with goods selected from finest Oriental art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Tradd
Damascus
Lowell
Merrimack Street
Mass
Japan
China
India
Turkey
Persia
Egypt
Oriental Bazaar
Y W C A Prayer Meeting And Missionary Talk
The regular mid week prayer and praise service will be held this evening at 7 30 Mrs J Crowley a returned missionary from the Congo will speak and we hope for a large attendance Those desiring to join educational classes and wives who have registered will meet with the teachers Thursday evening at 7 30 p m in the rooms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Crowley
Congo Land
Wifc
Special Sale of Flannelettes at Half Price
A. G. Pollard & Co offers 263 pieces of Bourette Flannels 34 inches wide in fine styles. Bought as seconds but nearly perfect, these fabrics go on sale Friday for 6 2 3 cents per yard. Display in Palmer street window with basement sale next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
Governor Bates Tours Metropolitan Water System Visit
The Bates administration and Lt. Gov. Guild along with executive council members and the Metropolitan water and sewerage board dined with accompanying ladies in a large dining hall used by Italian laborers on the Worcester reservoir project. The governor's party traveled from Boston by special electric train to inspect the local water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Bates
Guild
Executive Council
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board
Wachusetts Reservoir
Boston
Special Colonist Tickets Offer to California West
DAILY until November 30 the Nickel Plate Railroad sells special one way Colonists tickets Buffalo to California and Pacific Coast points at 42.50 with lower rates to Utah Montana and Idaho. Includes tri weekly tourist car service. See L Burgess N E P A local agents 258 Washington Street Boston rk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Railroad
Buffalo
California
Pacific Coast
Utah
Montana
Idaho
L. P.urgess
Washington Street
Boston
Fountain pen sale limited time coupon offer
The Citizen office announces a fresh batch of fountain pens available for sixty nine cents with sixteen coupons. Pens can be picked up at the Citizen office or any agency listed in the coupon, and the offer remains open for a short time longer.
Lowell Street Cars Start October Service Schedule
On and after Monday October 1903 cars depart Lowell Merrimack Square for Collinsville Pelham Centre Salem Ayers Village and Haverhill at 5 50 a m 6 15 and every 30 minutes until 9 45 p m 10 15 p m to Salem only 10 45 and 11 15 p m to Pelham Centre only Nashua 6 15 a m and every hour until 10 15 p m Lawrence 6 45 a m and every hour until 9 45 p m Returning to Lowell cars leave Haverhill for Ayers Village Wales Pelham Centre and Lowell at 6 00 a m and every 30 minutes until 10 00 p m Nashua 6 45 a m and every hour Lawrence 6 45 a m and every hour All cars leaving Lowell connect at Point A with Canobie Lake cars during October after which Canobie Lake service ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Merrimack Square
Collinsville
Pelham Centre
Salem
Ayers Village
Haverhill
Nashua
Lawrence
Wales
Lowe's
Point
Canobie Lake
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