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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
10
An advertisement touts Burn Wilsons Coal with a note on the charm of Hogh Lotion for delicate skin. It praises the lotion as ideal for hands and face, highlighting attractive bottle designs suited for dressing tables.
A notice reports a first regular rehearsal for the Textile School Mandolin Club tomorrow night at the school. Also notes N. C. Carter from California arriving in Lowell for about three weeks, D. L. Page returning from British Columbia, and Prof. Bond convalescing at Lowell General Hospital after pneumonia threats.
Lowell council Knights of Columbus entertained their ladies with a 14 number dance program at Associate hall last evening. Middlesex orchestra provided music and a 15 minute intermission at 10 o clock featured light refreshments. Floor marshal John J. Sullivan and assistants led a sizable gathering of the fair sex through a festive night with numerous named aides and officers assisting.
The local United Irish League met last night to organize a grand demonstration during the visit of Irish leaders Michael Davitt and John Dillon. They will notify surrounding towns and Lawrence and Nashua to send delegates to the event tonight in Huntington Hall.
A solemn high mass was held at St Patrick s church at 10 AM for the late Revs Timothy John and Michael O Brien former pastors. Rev Arthur J Teeling of Lynn led the service with Deacon Rev Daniel J Gleason of Randolph and Sub-Deacon Rev James W Hickey of Foxboro assisting. Master of ceremonies was Rev Fr John J McHugh and many local and visiting clergy attended.
The society of High Street church held its first social of the season in the vestry last evening with a large attendance. Supper was served at 6.30 under Mrs A H Her schel s direction, autumn foliage decorated the tables. Mr G Walter Clark played a piano roll and Mr G A Marden read a story titled Butter and Eggs. It was a pleasant affair enjoyed by all.
At the Tex tile council meeting last night arrangements were made for a mass meeting to be addressed by James F. Carey of Haverhill one week from Sunday on Textile Legislation and Labor Unions. The relief fund for the striking miners is showing healthy growth. The Knitters' union contributed $15 last night.
A Piney Creek Maryland woman recounts nerves and stomach illness worsened by coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, she improves, can eat again, and remains well. Her father and mother also note relief and preference for Postum over coffee.
Citizens hold first meeting at city hall to address fuel shortages amid coal strikes. 14 members including Mayor Badger discuss legal routes to selling or supplying wood at cost, estimating need, and potential subsidies through subscriptions or subcommittees. The group plans to form a plan and report soon amid calls for action to prevent winter hardship.
Badger committee members vote to adjourn near 11 pm and resume at 4 pm Friday. The committee chair noted the original number proposed was increased by vote and a policy outline was not presented yet. A subcommittee will report at the next session.
Mr Richard A. OConnell of Chelsea and Miss Rose A Bibeault of 513 Wilder street were wed yesterday at St Jean Baptiste parochial residence with James Flynn as best man and Laura Bibeault as bridesmaid. They leave for a wedding tour to New York Philadelphia and Washington and will reside in Chelsea where the groom manages the Park hotel.
Alfred Dumont Holt and Grace Gertrude Knowlton were married at 6 PM yesterday at the Watson home 29 Davenport Street West. The ceremony was by Rev CC Fisher with a small reception. guests from Boston Hudson Acton Stoneham Everett Marlboro Hartford CT attended. The couple will reside in Maynard after a brief wedding trip.
James F Morrison and Miss Alice Mc Shea wed at St Peter's parish residence with Rev Heffernan officiating. Miss Alice McQuade of Manchester served as bridesmaid and J Greeley of Boston was best man. They plan a reception on Chapel street and a wedding tour to New York before settling at 60 Chapel Street after November 1.
Edward J. Donovan from Harwood's grocery and Graziella LeQuin of O'Donnell Gilbride's were married at St. Jean Baptiste parochial residence. Miss Elma LeQuin served as maid of honor and James F. Laird as best man. The ceremony was followed by a reception at 124 Dalton Street and the couple will reside at 4 Walnut Street after a wedding tour.
At the parochial residence of the Immaculate Conception church yesterday Rev. Fr. Tighe O. M. I. married Daniel H. Gaffney and Miss Mary K. Mahoney.
A man who claimed the name Smith and age about 50 was arrested by Officer Lane in Merrimack Square yesterday afternoon on suspicion of stealing H. C. Greene's horse and buggy last Friday from Central Street.
A. W. Dows & Co. promotes tooth brushes from the 1800s priced at 19c 25c 30c and 35c across two stores, reflecting period marketing and retail practice. The listing highlights branded products and pricing in a local commerce context.
Fraternal orders including Mechanics lodge No 11 I O O F Chevalier Lodge K of P Court City Lowell F of A Excelsior lodge I O O F M A and Lady Franklin council held meetings last night in Odd Fellows Foresters Pythian halls. PropositionsAsked initiation plans membership drives and a 24th anniversary observance with an entertainment and banquet committee meeting set for Oct 22 at Mrs Farley’s Wilder street.
The Bricklayers met at 32 Middle Street and approved routine business and several new members. President Smith and Secretary Hayes of the Barbers' union were tasked with encouraging patronage of their cards at upcoming union meetings. The International Barbers' union voted to send $1000 to striking miners in Pennsylvania.
Police raided a tenement at 709 Middlesex Street and detained two men and two women on the third floor as neighbors gathered. Several children of the arrested were placed with a neighbor, while a 16 year old girl from the group, who worked in North Chelmsford mills, had earnings taken by her parents for drink. The incident followed other recent busts reported by authorities.
Executor of Daniel Atwood's estate announces a sale of two Pelham wood lots on the direct highway from Jim Peiham Centre to Lawrence Massachusetts. On Friday October 17 1902 the lots will be sold at the highway premises to the highest bidder regardless of weather.
At 2 O Clock eight nine acres of land with forty years growth of mixed wood most of which is hard and some pine timber. The lot is high dry and within half to three quarters of a mile from the Centre Village six miles from Lowell and eight from Lawrence beyond the Daniel P Atwood Place. Wood is merchantable and ready to cut if desired. Frontage on road exceeds a quarter mile.
At 2.30 O clock eight acres of land with a twenty years growth of mixed wood, mostly hard, lies a quarter mile beyond the above lot. Frontage of an eighth of a mile on the highway. Viewings arranged through J M Atwood. Electric car line near the first lot. Purchasers must deposit 250 dollars for the first lot and 150 dollars for the second when struck off. JAMDS F SAVAGE, Executor.
Special Justice F J Hutchinson filed a Dedham report on the inquest into Sarah McCormick of this city killed at Medfield insane asylum by fellow patient Mary A Geary on Sept 11. The report states McCormick died Sept 13 from a skull crushing swab strike and notes attendants were not negligent.
Scenery shines in the third act as Ben Hendricks, famed Swedish dialect actor, headlines the Lowell Opera House program with Are You a Mason. The cast includes Rice Wise Richards Mills Greene Whitty Cohen Muller Evans and others. the Boston Museum troupe previously staged it. The schedule also offers The Sign of the Cross at the Opera House and Soldiers of Fortune starring Robert Edeson with Davis Harris direction.
Miss Annie Russell stars in Clyde Fitch's The Girl and the Judge with a strong supporting company. The review praises Russell's natural acting, Gilbert's veteran presence, and solid character work by Johnson Mordecai and McKee Rankin, while noting the plot and courtroom staging are uneven but entertaining.
Manager Dempsey announces the Rentz-Santley company as the attraction for three days with matinees Friday and Saturday. The 35 member troupe presents A Trip to the Coronation and He Hocks in Here with lavish scenery and costumes. Mlle De Leon's Girl in Blue to follow next Monday, Oct 20, featuring McManus on Parade and A Dutch High Ball. The company includes 200 chorus, and vaudeville acts by Fred Nolan and others. dazzling electrical effects noted.
Casto Theatre reports strong attendance as Ida Melville and company lead with the playlet Sis Hopkins. The Carmencella fire and electric dances, Ed Foster and Mike, Harry V. Fitzgerald, the Wane Doodle quartet, Sailor and Barberette, and Harry B. Lester share the bill to solid acclaim.
Members of the Debating club gathered in Lowell to hear a literary program and a debate on the eight hour work day. John H Murphy and James Warner spoke for the affirmative while Jos O Donoghue and M O Donoghue spoke for the negative. judges Monard Cannon and Mullaney ruled for the affirmative. A Sunday outing closes the season with plans for winter speakers and a new membership proposal. The record ends with a joke from the Indianapolis News about marriage.
Boston October 15 New Hampshire club dinner featured Republican gubernatorial candidate Nahum J Batchelder and Democratic nominee Henry F Hollis. Batchelder argued town taxes carry state tax burdens and praised near debt freedom with perpetual trust fund interest. Hollis countered that state figures reflect tax manipulation by Concord and that railroad taxes are diverted from towns. State Treasurer Solon A Carter presided.
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