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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
8
Weather Outlook For Massachusetts In The Coming Days
Yesterday afternoon and night were fine and clear and cool. This forenoon has been almost a duplicate of yesterday. Barometer readings at 5 p.m. 7 a.m. and 12 m show 29.75 29.65 and 92.96. Temperature recorded 47 40 and 60. Indications: Fair tonight and Friday with southwest winds for Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Lowell Daily Courier News Briefs October 18 1900
Short items from Lowell dated October 18 1900 cover local happenings and notices. Community happenings include civic affairs, business updates, and social items typical of a small city newspaper of the era.
Apollo quartet concert and Lowell notices
The Apollo quartette of Boston will give a benefit concert for the Boys' Club at Huntington Hall on November 7. Y M C E youth group plans a Boston navy yard excursion Saturday, guided by Rev. C L Merriam. J B Goodwin promotes patent air tight weather strips for doors and windows at 11 Thorndike Street, promising savings on coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
Steinway
Lowell
M. Steinert & Sons
New England
Apollo Quartette
Boston
Huntington Hall
Boys’ Club
Highland Congregational Church
Navy Yard
C. L. Merriam
J. B. Goodwin
Jewelry Auction After 20 Cents On Dollar Purchase
Grant Jewelry company bought all of J A Legault & Co store stock at 20 cents on the dollar from mortgagees yesterday afternoon. About $5600 worth of jewelry clocks watches and diamonds will be auctioned starting Friday at 2 PM and continuing until every article is sold with big sacrifices expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Jewelry Company
J. A. Legault & Co
Corner Central
Prescott Streets
Grant Company
Ladies Social Circle Elects Officers for the Year
The Ladies Social Circle of the Wor then Street Baptist church held its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon to elect officers for the ensuing year. Officers chosen include President Mrs. B. C. Day, vice presidents Mrs. W. J. Jarvis and Mrs. Charles Carr, secretary Mrs. J. Ritchie, treasurer Miss B S L Watson, and directors Madames A. W. Huntoon, Harry Wilson, Walter Carr, 0. Dodge, Freeman Butler, R. L. Nutting, Fred Bean, George Brock, Charles Smith, Miss Bessie Huntoon, Mrs. Albert Fields, and Mrs. Albert Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthen Street Baptist Church
B. C. Day
W. J. Jarvis
Charles Carr
J. Ritchie
L. D. Watson
A. W. Huntoon
Harry Wilson
Walter Carr
0. Dodge
Freeman Butler
R. L. Nutting
Fred Bean
George Brock Charles Smith
Bessie Huntoon
Albert Fields
Albert Wilson
Auction yields poor bids on new Lowell houses
Yesterday J E Conant and Co offered two new two flat houses at 1065 and 1067 Bridge street and 7 and 9 Whitney avenues in Lowell. Banks offered loans of 1800 to 2000 on each house at 6 percent but bids topped at 2000 and 1500. One bid property rented for 282 a year. owners will accept a loss of at least 80 percent, and the sale was withdrawn though still to be disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Conant & Co
Bridge Street
Whitney Avenues
Lowell
Conant
Fire in Pawtucketville destroys bain on Tolman Ave
Fire alarm 11.25 last night from box 27 reports a blaze in Pawtucketville destroying a bain off Tolman Avenue with estimated losses around $900. Fire crews battled the flames though details on injuries or cause are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucketville
Tolman Avenue
Grape-Nuts credited for cure boosts local trade
Mrs. C. W. Aldridge of Salisbury Missouri recounts crippling cramps and a sick stomach vanishing after using Grape-Nuts. She states she is now perfectly well and can eat freely, while her husband has built a large trade, selling the food to physicians who prescribe it widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Aldridge
Salisbury
Chicago
Two Lowell Weddings Mark Month Record
Miss Lottie Mae Prescott wed Charles T. Cahill in a home ceremony on Oak Street Lowell attended by relatives and friends from Boston Malden and the West. Ruth Alden Johnson served as flower girl Frank H. Markland was best man with usher George Lull Ella M Calderwood played the wedding march. The couple received wedding gifts at a luncheon and congratulations followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Mae Prescott
D. Moody Prescott
Charles T. Cahill
Courier-Citizen
Oak Street
Ruth Alden Johnson
Frank H. Markland
New Bedford
George
Lull
Ella M. Calderwood
C. E. Fisher
Boston
Malden
West
Wedding Of Miss Olive Weeks To Edward Romain
At 6 o'clock the home of Mrs. Mary E Weeks on Gold Street hosted the marriage of Miss M Olive Weeks to Mr Edward H Romain. Rev J M Greene officiated in the presence of about one hundred relatives and friends. The couple will live in Wilmington after a wedding trip to Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Weeks
Gold Street
M. Olive Weeks
Edward H. Romain
J. M. Greene
D. D
Ellot Congregational Church
Alice Tucker
Georgie
Whightman
Lewis H. Jennison
H. D. Ferguson
Arthur Baisely
Nile
Richardson
Eliot Church
Henry Hanson
Concord
N. H
George A. Mitten
Boston
James S. Weeks
St. Johnsbury
Edwin A. Ayer
Lawrence
William O. Roger
Wilmington
Romain
Montreal
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lawler and Miss Donovan wed in intimate Merrimack St ceremony
Mr Thomas H Lawler proprietor of a Merrimack street bookshop and Miss Katherine H Donovan daughter of ex Mayor John J Donovan were married at St Patrick's Church by Rev Richard Burke in an attendance by relatives only. A reception followed at 256 Branch Street with autumn woodland decor. The couple will reside at 236 Branch Street and receive guests Wednesdays in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Lawler
Merrimack Street
Katherine
Branch Street
Paul R. Burtt
John A. Donovan
Andrew J. Ford
Boston
John D. Riley
John A. Seede
Mrs. Lawler
Double Wedding in St Pauls Church and Walker Street Home
In a large gathering Fred Brooks and Elizabeth J Norris wed at St Pauls M E church with Rev L W Staples officiating. A two weeks honeymoon will precede their Washington street home debut on November 1. Also Miss Florence Woodward Ela and Thomas F Russell married at 407 Walker street with Rev Greene officiating and a coach gift from American Bolt company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brooks
Elizabeth J. Norris
Jacob Norris
Leverett Street
St. Paul’s M. E. Church
L. W. Staples
Lillian JF. Breault
George. Scarlett
Eliza Holgate
Gertrude Boothby
Maud Hayden
Ida Perkins
John A. Wilmot
Roscoe T. Drew
W. D. Keniston
H. C. Keniston
Marshall
Washington Street
Florence Woodward Ela
Thomas F. Russell
Horace Ela
Walker Street
Dr. Greene
D. H. Ela
Mabel Hoyt Ela
Christina Russell
Richard Russell
Bondsville
Dwight Moody Pratt
Fred Morton Fila
Nettie Savage
Watertown
American Bolt Company
Russell
Marriage of Bernard Dineen and Mary Ellen Collins
Bernard Dineen, a West Fitchburg letter carrier, wed Mary Ellen Collins formerly with Head & Shaw in a Tuesday ceremony at St Patrick's parochial residence. Rev John J McHugh officiated. Bridemaid Kate Desmond of Lexington and best man Thomas Collins of Boston attended. A reception at 122 Dummer Street followed with gifts. They will reside in West Fitchburg after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Dineen
West Fitchburg
Mary Ellen Collins
Head & Shaw
St. Patrick's Church
John J. McHugh
Kate Desmond
Lexington
Thomas Collins
Boston
Dummer Street
Mills Merges With Swan In Evening Wedding At Home
In the presence of relatives and immediate friends, Mr. J Edward Mills and Miss Martha Swan were married at the bride's home on Congress avenue. The ceremony was performed at 630 PM by Revs L C Manchester and C L Merriam. A wedding supper followed and the couple departed for their bridal tour. They will reside at the corner of Leroy and Loring streets.
Moore and Bailey Wedding at St Michael’s Parochial Residence
Mr Frank Henry Moore of the street railroad company and Miss May Agnes Bailey were married at St Michael’s parochial residence at 5 PM Tuesday by Rev Fr O’Brien. Best man Thomas Casey and bridesmaid Katherine Bailey attended. A reception followed at 80 Fifth Street, home of the bride’s mother. The couple will reside at 80 Fifth Street after November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henry Moore
The
Street Railroad Company
May Agnes Bailey
St. Michael’s
O’brien
Thomas Casey
Katherine Bailey
Fifth Street
Soderburg Haskell Tie The Knot In Lowell Wedding
October wedding tale of Charles E. Soderburg and Elvah L. Haskell of Chelmsford uniting at the bride's mother's High street home, then a Central Congregational ceremony officiated by Rev E C Bartlett. They will reside at 3 New Spalding Lowell after a brief wedding trip. no cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Soderburg
Elvah L. Haskell
Chelmsford
A. J. Howe
High Street
E. C. Bartlett
Central Congregational Church
Mrs. Soderburg
New Spalding Street
Lowell
Widland and Scott Wed at Local Clergyman's Home
Mr. William E. Widland and Miss Harriet L. Scott, both of this city, were married by Rev. S. T. ord, D. D., at his residence on October 17. They will make their future home at 880 Gor ham street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Widland
Harriet L. Scott
S. T.ord
Gorham Street
Non-Resident Teachers Challenge Lowell Education Policy
A petition to enjoin the Lowell school board from educating non-residents for teaching was presented to the supreme court by a local lawyer. Judge Loring ordered city officials and the board to appear at 10 a.m. Monday. Officials could not confirm the exact number of out-of-town pupils, estimating three or four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John H. Harrington
James H. McDermott
Daniel T. Sullivan
Thomas Crowley
Lowell
Annual Harvest Supper at Pawtucketville Church
The Pawtucket Church Ladies' society hosted the first supper and entertainment in the remodeled church. From 6:30 to 8:30, guests were served by Mrs. J. M. Wilson, Mrs. Laura Tabor, and Mrs. Daniel Bean, with waitstaff including Helena Rivet and others. An entertainment segment featured piano by Mary and Julia Richardson and readings by Josie Morgan of Dracut, under the entertainment committee of Mr. Patten and Mr. George Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket Church Ladies’ Society
J. M. Wilson
Laura Tabor
Daniel Bean
Helena Rivet
Etta Rivet
Alice Regan
Alice Bean
Linzie Levihas
Eva
Supper and Music at First Trinitarian Church Vestry
A supper and entertainment last evening at the First Trinitarian church vestry drew many members. Supper ran 5:30 to 8:30 with a program by Misses Brooks, Miss Ida Brooks, Miss Faith Duty, and Miss Vera Brooks. Pastor Rev. George F Kenngett announced monthly sociables and reported the Ladies Benevolent society cleared 1013 last year. Society officers listed: President Mrs. L B Harvey, Vice President Mrs. M M Coburn, Secretary Treasurer Miss M E Cook, Assistants Mrs. B E Nichols and Mrs. C W Durant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitarian
F. P. Crawford
Misses Brooks
Ida Brooks
Faith Duty
Vera Brooks
George F. Kenngett
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
L. B. Harvey
M. M. Coburn
M. E. Cook
BE. Nichols
C. W. Durant
Murray Club Hosts Ghost Party Then Plans Rummage Sale
The Murray club met at George S. Roper's Walker street residence for a musical ghost party. From Nov 15 to 17 a rummage sale will be held in a vacant East Merrimack street store in the old City hotel block to aid the First Universalist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Club
George S. Roper
Walker Street
First Universalist Church
East Merrimack Street
Old City
New Switch Tower at Bleachery Keeps Trains Safe
A new interlocking switch tower near Bleachery station, finished and first used on Sunday, houses 48 levers to direct Boston & Maine trains. Two men per shift, led by a boss and assistant, manage 110 trains daily with telegraph support. The facility replaces a slower hand-switch system and reflects growing traffic and safety standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
Lundberg Street
Thes
James Wood
John B. Sullivan
Wood
Manchester
John E. Hall
Charles F. Hubbard
Horace Caron
William McPherson
Boston
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Lawler
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Brooks-Norris
Russell-Ela
South Whipple Street
Meen Collins
Moore-Bailey
Soderburg
Haskell
Pawtucketville Church
First Trinitarian Church
Courier
Middlesex Street
J. W. Young
Boston & Maine Road
F. W. Parsons
Legault
Cor
Prescott and
Central Sts
Pr. and
Prescott Sts. Place
Lowell Textile School
City of
Wm. W. Crosby
Frederic H. Willson
New York Music Teachers’ Association
Swan
Miss Stella Cheney
Highland Club Hall
Effie L. Palmer
A.J. Lester
Normal School Association
Burbank Hall
Eodm
Edgar A. Barrell
Fiaveforic
Swan Buillding
W. P. Brazer&co., Hatters and Outfitters
Central, Corner Market Street
Ntique Furniture
R. J. Christie
John Welch
A. C. Weston
Lowell and Vicinity
Messrs. Stickney & Smith
Tremont St
Nicholas G. Norcross
Central Street
Eppes
Shattuck & Son
Carter & Sherburna
Borzee Merrimack, Cor. Bridge Sts
Second Street
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