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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
8
Boston weather notes show yesterday's heavy rains giving way to a clear day with calm skies and mild air. The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday across Massachusetts, with varying temperatures and steady barometer readings.
The Primary Teachers' union will hold a regular meeting Friday at 4 30 in the vestry of the Paice Street Free Baptist church. The city treasurer's office will be open Friday and Saturday evenings Oct 14 and 15 7 to 8 oclock and Monday Oct 17 18 19 20 7 to 9 oclock for tax receipt. A free talk on The Very Essence and Aim of All Religion by Rev G F Stearns of the New Church in Odd Fellows Temple Middlesex street Thursday evening 7 30 elevator available.
Despite bad weather, a large audience attended the Billerica Historical Society’s production Temple of Fame in the town hall. Miss Harriette Harris directed the show with a cast including C L Beck Ethell Buckley Walter Holden and many others in dances and dramatic roles.
The wedding at Eliot Congregational Church united Royal King Dexter and Anna Grace Smith before about 200 guests. The bride, daughter of Caleb L. Smith, wore duchess satin. the groom is son of H. K. Dexter. A large reception followed with gifts and a $200 check from the couple’s families. They plan to reside at 152 Branch Street after a wedding trip.
Miss Florence Sawyer Peabody and Mr. Walter Robertson Colby of Haverhill wed at 6:30 pm in a home ceremony at 23 Columbus avenue. Rev. Bartlett led the Episcopal service with double rings as pink decorations, palms, and a large floral centerpiece set a formal tone. Guests from Haverhill attended and a luncheon followed. The couple will reside at 238 Main street Bradford after a wedding trip.
On a wedding tour, Mr. and Mrs. Cross return to West Concord to settle at No 48 Brookside Street. The narrative notes the couple will reside there after their trip, with a plentiful display of presents marking the event.
Miss Alice G Hamblett daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Hamblett and Mr William Dow Monroe of Quincy Massachusetts wed at 6 20 last night at the bride’s home 463 School Street in Norwood The ceremony was by Dr John M Greene in the presence of relatives and intimate friends The couple will reside in Walliston Mass and are to be at home after December 1 192? with many gifts and a luncheon served after the ceremony
Miss Annie Auringer and Dr Ernest B Averell wed at 7 PM in the home of Mrs Afton Titus 46 Barclay Street with Rev James W Higgins officiating. Bridesmaids include Jennie Auringer, Coralla maid of honor. best man C W Averell of Chelmsford. Post ceremony reception noted. couple to reside in Sudbury VT. Others, including Jennie Shaw and Eleanor Robinson, listed with separate ceremony details and gifts.
The advertisement notes Barker's offering the best Welsbach Light for 75 cents. This compact notice highlights a low price on a lighting product, reflecting a retail promotion in the period. No additional details are provided.
The Opera House presents Antony and Cleopatra with grand scenery and stage effects, requiring 35 stage mechanics and 10 calcium light operators. Sardou’s work, staged by Melbourne MacDowell and Blanche Walsh, includes the famous storm scene created by Fanny Davenport.
A prominent New Hampshire resident testifies to Dr. Greene's Nervura curing chest pain and nervous exhaustion after four bottles. He reports near a year of regained health and endorses the blood and nerve remedy, with free consultation offered at 34 Temple Place Boston or by mail.
Cercle Albani held a whist party in Prescott hall last night with entertainment by George and Rose Caisse, Blanch Dextra, Leon Choquette, Miss Godder, Master Paradis, Ernestine Alexander, and Ida Tarte. Winners included J. H. Choquette with Josephine Crepaud, and many couples. Booby prizes went to Normandin and Belanger, plus Dozois pairs. Prizes were awarded by Beaulieu Leighton August Jean and others.
Entries for a two man handicap team event at the Highland club are set. First eight teams play tonight. tomorrow night the last eight join, with weekly aligns on Thursdays and Fridays through early December. Teams total handicaps range from 270 to 335 with 300 as the unit.
The Bakers defeated Watsons Pets in the final game of the series at Les Miserables alleys last night. The report blends bowling results with a quarterly Lowell Humane Society summary covering horses, abused animals, and welfare notes.
The Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. George W. McIntire was quietly celebrated at the home of their son Charles H. McIntire in Lowell with old friends, gifts, and refreshments. Mr. McIntire, born in Nelson New Hampshire, was a longtime butcher and remains active, while Mrs. McIntire, born in York England, immigrated as a child. Their son Charles is a lawyer and their daughter Laura died years ago. Notables visiting from California included Mrs. B F Gilman and Mrs. Fred Woods.
Harvey B. Greene opens three new glass houses at Highland Conservatories 175 Stevens Street bringing total to seven large houses plus a bulb house and office. An illuminated opening night with lamps and Japanese lanterns showcased violets carnations and diverse species as Easter lilies mushrooms ferns roses orchids and calla lilies.
One in four suffer from rectal disease with itching piles being common. The Pyramid Pile Cure is advertised as a permanent remedy for all forms of piles, offering instant relief and eventual removal of tumors. It claims to be free of cocaine or opium and is sold by druggists for 50 cents. free book offered by Pyramid Co., Marshall, Michigan.
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