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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
8
The board voted to borrow 26300 for paving with 13300 to be awarded to Warren Bros of Boston without competition. A 1300 loan for Hampshire street faced opposition but passed 7 to 2. Precinct officer appointments were delayed amid adjournment talk.
Mr and Mrs Noe Champagne longtime Lowell residents depart for Warwick Quebec to settle there. Mrs Champagne notable for church and social work among St Josephs parish French community, with a storied life as a singer and volunteer, including Fr Garins era. The piece highlights her 12 consecutive years as a soloist, roles in operettas, and leadership in parish activities. Also mentions Mr Brunelles accident aftermath and Cercle d Youville assembly with plans for upcoming events. J A Legault returns from Canada with daughter Rita to Lowell.
The common council planned to discuss tar macadam for Hampshire Street at last night’s meeting. After routine business, several members expected the tar macadam project to be the next order of business as Councilman William Brown rose to speak.
Company G delivered an excellent drill last night and received the Parker cup from Lieut. McArdle of Company M Ninth regiment, whose unit held it for a month. A character party is planned by Company C on Navy 6, with $25 in prizes for winners. Next Saturday Company G will shoot at the Dracut rifle range, with refreshments served after.
The United States consul for Northern New South Wales and Queensland, Dr. F. W. Goding, made a flying visit to the city yesterday. He extolled American craftsmanship and products and recalled how he secured coal for the Manila fleet during tensions with Spain, despite English government obstacles. He plans a two month leave to visit relatives in the U S and Europe, and shared impressions of Australia learned during his service.
Suburban Mrs. W W Peabody has come back after a week with her niece Mrs. L A Taylor in North Hatley Canada. Mrs Taylor's parents Mr and Mrs J S Davis of Derry New Hampshire accompanied her.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Mary A. Pringle was held Monday afternoon from her home in the town’s south part. Rev. Rollins of Wilmington conducted the service. Bearers were Charles Osler, Kenneth MacDonald, Harvey Williard, H G Littlefield, James Manley and Dennis O Connell. Burial followed at Centre cemetery under I M Locke’s charge.
The Fortnightly club in northern Westford hosted an entertainment on Friday evening Oct 9 with readings by William Smith Mrs Hammett Wright Everett Wood Hiram Dane Lilian Wright Horace Gould Fred Blodgett Alma Wright Ellen Pierce Clarence Wright Luella Wright and Edwin Gould plus musical numbers performed by Fred Blodgett and the group.
The annual hunt at South Chelmsford Gun Club occurred last Friday and Saturday. Captains were Frank Griffin and George O'Brien. Griffin's side won, and the losing side paid for supper served in the hall under V I A auspices. Mrs. J F Parker and Mrs. W E Lapham organized the event. Miss Bessie Kennedy, a Brimfield teacher, was home Saturday. A H Park is adding to his house, and Miss Mary Head visited Mr. F C Byam.
Frank M Upham, former resident, arrives in town from Alaska after a healthful summer. Mr and Mrs Joseph Moore of Newton visit Mrs Moore's parents Dr and Mrs S L Dutton. Ephraim A Stevens of Mountain View California tours town to see friends. Registrars meetings scheduled next week with sessions in West village North and Centre on specified dates and times.
Mr and Mrs Luther W Faulkner marked their 61st anniversary at home in Billerica hosting friends from 7 to 9 pm. Both remain in good health and alert, receiving felicitations and best wishes for many more years together.
The children and grandchildren of the venerable host and hostess assisted in making the reception a success. The D. L. Page company entered, and music was furnished by Hibbard's orchestra.
From the moment one steps from the train at Lakewood he is conscious of entering a different atmosphere. The scent of pines and the quiet surroundings create an impression of refinement. The station area hosts fashionable carriages and a smooth transfer to a top hotel famed for cheery reception rooms, log fires, and courteous service. Lakewood’s cottage settlement grows, Geo J Goula builds a magnificent estate and makes it his home part of the year. Streets are macadam, shaded by tall trees, with driving the prevailing sport and excellent golf and polo facilities. The New Jersey Central provides fast, frequent service from New York or Philadelphia. For Lakewood information, request the Lakewood Brochure from C M Burt, G P A, New Jersey Central, New York.
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