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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1902

Page

12

Hartford guest visits and regional mentions

Mrs J F Burford of Hartford Ct visits sister Mrs W J Hamilton at 35 Ash Street. Mr and Mrs C F George return from a trip to Virginia. Frederick G Baldwin seeks Republican common council seat. Miss Bernice M Moulton resumes studies in Boston with composer Alvah Glover Salmon. Mr Benjamin Deane of Halifax NS returns home after brief tour through New England.

J. F. Burford Hartford W. J. Hamilton Ash Street C. F. George Virginia Frederick G. Baldwin Common Council Bernice M. Moulton Boston Alvah Glover Salmon Benjamin Deane Halifax N. S New England States

Hilliard and Miss Thomas Wed at Home ceremony

Mr Herbert W Hilliard and Miss Jennie B Thomas both of Lowell were married Wednesday Oct 15 at 738 pm by Rev George F Kenngett at his residence 296 Liberty street The couple will reside at 29 Osgood street

Herbert W. Hilliard Jennie B. Thomas Lowell George F. Kenngett Liberty Street

Couple From Collinsville Wed At St Michael s Church

Francis Kiernan and Miss Cath erine V Cullinan both of Collinsville were married Wednesday evening at St Michael s parsonage by Rev John J Shaw. Best man was William Kiernan, groom s brother, and bridemaid Miss Margaret Silk. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in Collinsville.

Francis Kiernan Catherine V. Cullinan Collinsville St. Michael’s Church John J. Shaw William Kiernan Margaret Silk

Promised Probationer Arrested For Nonpayment

Supt Moffatt arrested Joseph Leppe in Fitchburg yesterday for breaking a probation sentence after a bicycle larceny conviction. Leppe was fined 10 dollars by Judge Pickman and offered an installment plan, which he defaulted on prompting the arrest.

Supt. Moffatt Fitchburg Joseph Leppe Leppe Pickman

Seventh Company C M V M to mark 77th anniversary

The Sixth regiment M V M Company C will celebrate its 77th anniversary at the armory next Wednesday night. A good spread will be served, with orchestral music and speeches. Colonel Darling will deliver an illustrated lecture on Porto Rico.

Darling Porto Rico

First Baptist Church Sunday School Supper and Music Night

The 36 Sunday school classes at First Baptist church gathered in the vestry on Thursday evening after an invitation by Albion F Swanton and Mrs Larkin T Trull. They enjoyed supper and a fine musical program with Organist French performing and Mr McElroy on clarinet. The ladies' orchestra provided music and Rev Smith T Ford D D spoke briefly at the end.

First Baptist Church Albion F. Swanton Larkin T. Trull French McElroy Ladies Smith T. Ford

Fire damages shed behind Keefe residence in South Lowell

A still alarm at 5 PM Thursday called a small crew to a fire in South Lowell. An old shed behind Keefe's house caught fire and was doomed by arrival, but firefighters prevented spread to surrounding property.

Central Fire Station South Lowell Keefe

United Irish League Plans Reception for Davitt and Dillon

The United Irish League held an important meeting last night. Arrangements were made for a reception to be given Michael Davitt and John Dillon. Tickets were distributed among members. A committee of 25 was appointed to take charge of the arrangements.

United Irish League Michael Davitt John Dillon

Bicycle rider suffers broken eighth rib on Queen Street

Joseph Watts of the Lowell Electric Light company fell from his bicycle on Thursday afternoon while riding through Queen street. He was taken to the Emergency hospital where the injury was dressed.

Queen Street Joseph Watts Lowell Electric Light Company

Attachment Recorded Against Rudolyh Porter

A $1000 attachment in favor of the France B. Hiller estate of Wilmington was recorded at the new county courthouse, naming Rudolyh Porter in the action.

France B. Hiller Wilmington Rudolyh Porter Newes Coure House

Grape-Nuts Boosts Strength in Daily Life Says Reader

A reader testifies that replacing ordinary meals with Grape-Nuts improves appetite, endurance, and mental clarity. The testimony credits stronger nerves, better complexion, and steadier thinking after using the Postum product and a cup of Postum brew. Names Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Runaway Lowell Medford Line Car Stirs City Panic

A runaway Lowell Medford electric car tore through Merrimack square at 10 15 last night with passengers panicked and brakes failing. Pedestrians warned crowds, near misses occurred as other street cars slowed and switched to avert disaster. City Auditor Chase was aboard, and investigators found no brake or power faults, blaming crew nerves for loss of control.

Lowell-Medford Merrimack Square Palmer Street Davidson Empire State Express Canal Bridge East Merrimack Street Merrimack Street Christian Hill Bridge Street Central Street Ellingwood's Corner Varnum Avenue Hildreth City Hall Chase Andover Street Chestnut Street Nesmith Street High Street Concord River Bridge Medford

A Solar Eclipse Observed With Natural Explanations Jacking Spectacle

The article notes that once natural causes emerged the terror of the occult waned, yet the solar eclipse still impressed observers. At 11:17 and 18 seconds the sun began to be veiled, leaving a crescent, with total obscuration by 12:19. The eclipse ended at 2:49 a.m. Attendance was low, though the event was scientifically successful but financially poor.

Luna

Carrie Nation Ejected From Saloon in Austin

Carrie Nation arrived in Austin on October 16 and attempted to seize a saloon. Alderman Davis, owner of the bar, ordered her out. Nation resisted, was thrown into the street, and the crowd dispersed after police arrived. She left town by train for her next speaking engagement.

Austin Tex Carrie Nation Alderman Davis

Fuel at cost meeting plans with coal and wood dealers

The Citizen fuel committee sub group met to craft a plan for supplying fuel at cost during cold weather distress. They will invite city coal and wood dealers to a Monday night conference at 8. The general committee meeting today was postponed. Prosecutors expect a decision today.

Citizens Fuel Committee

Bruce Sparks Ballot Dispute At Convention Echoes Tensions

Testimony described a chaotic convention with Bruce and Sparks factions, no tally kept, delegates duplicating ballots, and attempts to control recognition from the chair. Key figures Caleb Saunders and James Donoghus testified to procedures and police presence, while closing arguments blamed improper tactics to nominate Alexander Bruce.

Sparks Mr. Jennings Bruce Lowell Caleb Saunders Lawrence James FE. Donoghus Crowley Lawrence Cummings Eugene A. McCarthy Bruce Committee On James H. Curran Methuen Andover North Andover John F. Murphy O'Sullivan Conv Fred H. Ladd Val. Sweeney Jennings Col. Sweeney Gerne Sparke Alexander B. Bruce John T. Sparks

Narrow Escape Aboard J. H. Ward Wrecked Off Unalaska

In Anudah Bay Unimak Island Bering Sea the Unalaska steamer J. H. Ward wrecked. Passengers and crew barely escaped with their lives and five nearly starved after reaching land. Revenue Cutter Manning rescued five survivors and took them to Dutch Harbor. Details were reported by Captain Lindquist of the steamer Portland which arrived at the port.

Seattle Washi Unalaska J. H. Ward Anudah Bay Unimak Island Bering Revenue Cutter Manning Dutch Harbor Lindquist Portland

Scientist measures moon eclipse light at Dearborn Observatory

Prof. George W. Hough of Northwestern University used his zenzitemeter during last night's lunar eclipse to gauge the satellite light received in total darkness. He conducted experiments and captured photographs of the various moon phases for analysis.

Chicago Nol George W. Hough Dearborn Observatory Northwestern University Hough

Feared Famine Fatal Self Destruction in New York Home

Mrs Henry Steinsieth and her family at 209 South 80th Street faced hardship as winter loomed. Despondent over cold hardships and low prices, she drank carbolic acid yesterday morning. Husband, a unemployed painter, found her in pain on a lounge. doctor arrived too late.

New York Henry Steinsieth Sast 80Th Street Steinsieth

The Moon and its Eclipses Through History and Wonder

The article extols the moon as the most varied object of observation and details how eclipses illuminate solar distance and system size. It cites ancient practices observing the moon, its predictable eclipses, and how different cultures interpreted solar and lunar events, ending with Columbus and the Jamaica shipwreck story.

China

MEMORY HONORED REAR ADMIRAL SELFRIDGE DIES

Washington October 17 Acting Secretary Darling announced the death of Rear Admiral T O Selfridge sr at Waverly Massachusetts. Flags in navy yards stations and ships will be flown at half staff and minute guns fired on the day after the order is received as a tribute to his memory.

Washington Darling Navy T. O. Selfridge, Sr Waverley Mass

Sun day school lesson class meets tonight at 6 Fifteen

The study of the Sun day school lesson will meet tonight at 6 15 under the class heading.

How to Keep Apples

Fruit growers lose fruit from improper postharvest care. Keep apples cool and evenly tempered by placing them in the cellar at once, open at night and closed by day, adjusting to outside temperatures so the air remains near freezing. This method preserves late Baldwins in good condition to March or April.

National Live Stock convention opens in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg Pennsylvania this morning the 15th annual National Live Stock association convention began with an executive committee meeting and later opened with welcome addresses. About three hundred delegates are in attendance.

Pittsburg National Live Stock Association

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief From Humors

Humors take possession of the body and bring eruptions and debility. They are driven out and the system built up by Hood's Sarsaparilla, according to thousands of testimonials. The ad portrays Hood's as a radical, permanent expeller of humors and a restorer of health, strength, peace, and pleasure.

Hood

Brazer & Co. v Hatters and Outfitters

Legal notice regarding Brazer & Co versus Hatters and Outfitters on Market Street Toronto. Case details and intended action noted, with parties and venue identified for official filing and timetable.

Ww. P. Brazer & Co Hatters and Outfitters Central Tor Market Street

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