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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
8
On account of Mrs. Ruggles severe illness the club cancels the Monday October 19 engagement. A vocal concert by the Schubert Male Quartette of Boston is scheduled for 4 p m that day. Dr. Paul R Kunzer will be at the club rooms Thursday October 22 at 11 a m to meet those wishing to join a German class.
The writer muses on leisure and nature as autumn drives reveal beauty unseen by busy minds. A social snub from Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish is paraphrased as trivial, while a businessman on an electric car is observed tenderly admiring a tiny shoe in a package, personal memory cherished.
Mrs Joseph Bernard of 51 Coburn Street had a narrow escape when a gas jet was left on in her room. Her son Alfred found her in a stupor and noticed a strong odor of gas, with a slightly ajar door and a top window open, saving her life. Also reported is a note of generosity from Lawrence hosiery workers who raised funds for Melina Dubois’s funeral at Lowell hospital.
October Millinery Trade Review details fur laden designs for this season with cream felt toques trimmed in marten, ermine, moleskin, and insect wing motifs. Floral accents rise in velvet roses and variegated leaves, while heart shaped toques and bold colors showcase durable textures for winter wear amid wind and rain.
The Ladies' Aid society of Lowell General hospital will hold its first meeting of the season on Tuesday afternoon next October 20 at the home of Mrs. N W Norcross 119 Sherman street.
The hospital expenses totaling 63 dollars were paid and the body of the young woman was sent to Kingsey Quebec for burial at the expense of her roommates. Mrs Anna de Lamothe accompanied the remains to Canada to ensure decent burial.
A well attended meeting at New Moody street hall discussed support for Prosper Cossette in the common council race. The club announced an anniversary whist party set for November 18 at Vincent hall, admitted one new member, and received three applications. A whist contest is planned next Tuesday at the club rooms. Also the Choeur Rossini held its first post election meeting on Dutton street with Charles H. Weishbrenner presiding and agreed to start winter rehearsals next Thursday under Edouard Vincellette.
The article notes a replacement for the director will be found soon as the choir prepares its annual concert. Rehearsals begin immediately after the next assembly to select chorals. Rev Fr Nolin O M I leaves for Burwick Maine to preach a mission in eight days in both French and English. Genevieve Frazer hosts an 18th birthday gathering for about 20 friends at her Moody Street home with gifts, games, and music. Alexandre Petit marries Margaret Redigdon at St Joseph’s rectory with Fr Graton O M I officiating. Dauphinez Petit is the groom’s witness and Azilda Petit the bride’s attendant.
Young Camille Roussin, son of Tru ant Commissioner Roussin, has returned to Canada to pass the winter for health reasons. Mr and Mrs Charles R Daoust and family have gone to Montreal to reside.
Mrs. Sarah B. Whidden’s home on Dartmouth and Main hosted the marriage of Edna Hayden to Boston telegraph operator John Hodge. Rev. Robert W. Dunbar officiated with period ceremony. Attendants included Miss Marie Lawrence and James F. Lawrence of Hudson. Music by Charlotte Lowe accompanied the service and reception.
A white satin bridal dress with pearl trimmings and roses led a ceremony where the bride and groom exchanged gifts. Bridesmaids wore white Swiss lace and carried pinks while Misses Charlotte and Veronica Lowe entertained with songs. After January 1 the couple will reside in South Boston with new gifts arriving from many friends.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted extensions of time for railroads to meet the amended safety appliances law. The Boston & Maine Railway was allowed to comply by January 1 next year. A separate real estate notice promotes a farm bargain with 70 acres, water, and buildings for 2800, plus a boarding house listed at 850, both from T HB Bl at 64 Central Street.
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