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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
6
Seven year old Eva Dufour, daughter of Florian Dufour of 477 Moody Street, was found choking from gas fumes late Tuesday night after a kitchen gas jet was left open. Dr Bellehumeur treated her. she remained bedbound but improving by noon yesterday. The report notes continued critical illness but gradual recovery.
Court St Antoine 566 convened at Odd Fellows hall with Azarie Thibault presiding. Dr G A Payette and A N Boulais were named deputy high chief rangers by State Chief Ranger P A Brousseau. Boulais linked to Court St Anne 268 in Lawrence. Payette tied to Court St Paul 14386 in Lowell. A wood carving exhibit features a three foot square plaque with five carved horse heads and a surrounding feature frame.
San Francisco stockholders announce curability of Chronic Brights Disease and Diabetes with about 87 percent recoveries after two years of demonstration. Names of investors listed, including lawyers, bankers, and company officials, claim hundreds of cures and a 13 percent failure mostly among near death cases. Fulton Compounds priced at 1 and 1.50 dollars. agency established with pamphlets available at Ellingwood & Co. druggists.
Baltimore on October 21 the Union Trust company directors met for hours and adopted a resolution to appoint a committee to arrange for resuming business. Receiver Miles White Jr said sentiment was for resumption at once as financial circles moved to a normal basis.
Notre Dame academy alumnae gather for the ninth annual reunion with former students from distant cities sending regrets. The afternoon program featured a musical entertainment by current pupils, a welcome address, and a benediction in the convent chapel followed by a dining room reception. Registration list includes numerous attendees from Dorchester to Lowell and Manchester New Hampshire.
A long OCR list prints numerous individuals with surnames McClusky Hanlon McDonald Marren Kelly Donovan Downing Gookin Joyce Corbett Donahoe Carroll Hurd Morrison Masterson O'Dowd Flynn Lynch Birmingham Leed Burns Devine O'Brien, indicating a social circle or directory snippet from Lowell and neighboring towns including Boston Salem Springfield and South Groveland.
About 2000 attended last night for Egypta in Huntington hall, surpassing the previous evening. The enthusiastic ladies behind the opera are thanked for their work, with Mrs. Natt Peabody and Mrs. G. H. Farnham noted for leadership. Robert J. Lindsay received a bouquet from the Bachelor club. Matinee today at 4 pm invites schoolchildren. a new weekly record is anticipated.
A large gathering of New England dentists attended the opening of the 9th annual Northeastern Dental Association convention in Boston on October 21. Dr. John F. Dowsley welcomed delegates and delivered the opening address urging uniform legal standards and qualifications for dentists. Dr. Griffiths reported a $293 balance, and Dr. Edward C. Kirk of the University of Pennsylvania presented a paper on The Scientific Method in Dentistry.
An advertisement claims Iron-Ox Tablets cure constipation by toning the stomach and bowels rather than using purgatives. It argues they are tonic laxatives with nerve-building elements, offering gradual, natural improvement. Price is 25 cents for fifty tablets, available postpaid from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. Detroit, Michigan.
In Cumberland Rhode Island hunters found coat hat and vest near Diamond Hill. Peter Mulvey Olneyville says the clothing belonged to his brother who vanished last March. The unidentified body buried in potter's field will be exhumed for examination to pursue foul play theory.
Dr C J Bishop of Agnew M H endorses Foley s Honey and Tar for three severe pneumonia cases with good results each. Refuse substitutes. Sold by Ellingwood Co Carter Sherburne Falls Burkinshaw and Goodale s drug stores. John C Burke to preside at Democratic rally.
A Wareroom letter to E J Carroll Co Lowell MAss argues a gallon saved is worth 4 or 5 dollars and Devoe paint saves 2 or 3 gallons in 10 with labor costs varying by price. It cites Bridgeport agents Hubbell Wade Co noting many workingmen houses, prior lead‑and‑oil usage, and returns of two gallons per ten.
The Unitarian Sunday School society held its annual meeting in First church vestry with delegates from New England and the United States. Speakers covered the Sunday school as an adjunct to church, its relation to the home, denomination, State, and civilization, stressing moral and spiritual training for children and the role of parents in religious education.
A Massachusetts labor focused advertising piece argues the Republican record harms workers. It highlights vetoes by Governor Bates on labor bills and accuses Republicans of siding with corporations. The piece urges votes for William A. Gaston as labor’s friend, citing 1903 Senate roll calls and specific bills on 8 hours, overtime, and firemen pay.
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