October Sunrise and Moonset Times Noted
A brief dated October entry records sunrise at 6.05, length of day 10.47 hours, sunset at 4.52, and moonset at 7.12 p m, indicating daily celestial timings.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
12
A brief dated October entry records sunrise at 6.05, length of day 10.47 hours, sunset at 4.52, and moonset at 7.12 p m, indicating daily celestial timings.
The item notes a Democratic rally featuring Gaston, Thayer and Fitzgerald on a Saturday evening and mentions Parlor millinery at 105 Gates Street and various local ads. It lists merchandise and promotions including horse blankets from A H Cluer at 340 Bridge Street and 7 20 4 10c cigars, plus hardware checks by Thompson Hardware Co and promotions from P J Custy & Co at 39 Market Street offering parlor stoves and Fireside ranges with low prices.
Arthur W. Wells becomes a registered druggist after passing the state board exam in Boston. Miss C L Perrigo, Brockton evangelist, visits Immanuel Baptist church in Boston to address the prayer meeting. Miss Alzena Richardson returns from a Brockton Sunday school convention as a delegate. Beulah Augusta Sturtevant celebrates her twelfth birthday with a party at 41 Burtt Street, receiving a gold chain and locket from 18 friends. The party gathers at 5, supper by Richardson, decorations by R A Griffiths, games and music until 8, then depart. William C. Hutchins resigns as overseer of spinning at Amesbury mills to return home. Clarence A. Horne resigns as assistant overseer of weaving at Boott mills Lowell to lead weaving in Aurora. Myron P. Ober of Newmarket NH succeeds him at Boott mills Fibre and Fabric.
The Tremont theatre hosted Henry W. Savage's English opera season with Puccini Tosca sung in English marking its Boston debut. Joseph Sheehan, Winfred Goff, and Gertrude Rennyson led performances alongside Lucia di Lammermoor and Cavalleria Rusticana with new sopranos and debuts. The audience hailed the artistic success as seven newcomers impressed. Next week features Faust, Tannhauser, and Die Bohemian Girl with new scenic productions.
Reports from Tien Tein indicate Russia is negotiating with a Shanghai steamship company to charter vessels for the Shanghai to Port Arthur run. The government says the present volunteer fleet is insufficient to manage traffic.
In Yonkers Statesman humor, Mr Hunter asks about a favorite wild game. Miss Bird replies football with witty certainty. The exchange playful contrasts sports interest with clever banter in a lighthearted note.
A lively debate on trades unionism last night featured R F Conroy opposing Frederick A Wood before a large audience. Conroy argued unions uplift workers and society, while Wood warned unions can harm efficiency and liberty. after formal remarks, several speakers including Tommy Byrne and Sam Parks voiced strong, varied opinions. The discussion spilled into questions about leadership, strikes, and political ties, with later courtroom notes touching on financial details involving Mr Bryan and Mr Bennett. The session adjourned to Monday evening.
Fraternal Eirene lodge held a weekly session with a successful pound party. Officers for the quarter were elected led by Edward J. McCarthy and Gertrude Judd. A public supper and entertainment were planned for next Thursday in Pilgrim hall with a varied program of music, readings, and remarks. Merrimack Valley lodge of I O O F observed its 12th anniversary with a gala in its Merrimack street hall, featuring piano and vocal solos, ventriloquism, recitations, and refreshments, drawing a large turnout. Other orders, including Star of Bethlehem and Bay State Colony, held installations and meetings, while Knights of Malta and U P F groups staged whist and dancing events with multiple prize winners and organizers.
Multiple obituaries list Bridget Hogan of 39 Claire Street aged 49 with husband William and two brothers, Minnie Duclos aged 33, Beulah McLellan aged 2 months 15 days, Marie Biron 64 years 8 months 27 days with husband David Benoit and six children, and Kate Munson aged 50 at 89 West Sixth Street. Surviving family details and funeral arrangements noted.
The funerals for Mrs. Rose Mueller at 188 Worthen street James Wallace of 86 Jewett street and Mary McDougall of 73 Months street were held yesterday afternoon. Rev. Fr. John McHugh Rev. George E. Martin D D and Rev. J. M. Craig D D officiated with bearers named for each service. Burial followed at St Marys Lawrence Edson cemeteries.
In the city on October 22 at 296 Worthen Street Rose E infant daughter of James B E and Mary Dolan is reported.
The Solon W Stevens Debating club gathered at First Congregational church last evening with strong member attendance. Mr Avery of the Benjamin Franklin Debating society attended as guest and Mr Stevens provided music. A debate is planned for the next meeting and a November social with entertainer Walter David of Boston is announced.
The piece extols bile's role in digestion and promotes Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a remedy and tonic for biliousness, constipation, and headaches. It claims the pills purge fecal contents, stimulate bile secretion, and provide gentle relief without harsh drugs, urging nightly use and noting price and signer W. F. Smith.
Alderman Derby led a small delegation including Inspector MacElholm and New England Telephone and Telegraph manager Grover on a walk to inspect poles to be removed and streets for conduit laying. No action occurred due to lack of a quorum.
Mr and Mrs P Entwistle of 28 Carlisle Street announce the birth of a daughter.
New Haven Conn Oct 22 Wm J Bryan testifies in probate court over the will of the late Philos Bennett. The judge questions why a letter to Mrs Bennett omits that part of the $50 000 bequest was for Mrs Bryan and the children. Bryan says the arrangement was understood and he informed Mrs Bennett after Bennett's death.
Social party listings show dances at the New O. U. A. M. hall located at 100 Middle Street on Saturday evenings with music by Pease & Griffith’s orchestra performing throughout the night.
Inspectors Brown and Atkinson conducted a small seizure of beer and whiskey at 422 Suffolk street yesterday afternoon. The piece mentions a new game called pit and notes the Thompson Hardware company stocking it. Congressman Thayer appeared Saturday evening.
A Lowell shop reports high customer traffic as its unique Oriental Bazaar at 318 Merrimack St showcases Japan China India Turkey Persia and Egyptian beads laces and jewelry novelties aiming to attract locals away from Boston.
A public auction will offer the stock and fixtures of the cooked meat department store of Mr Green at 243 Broadway Street. Items include canned goods Heinz bottled goods shelf stock butter chest ice fish and meat department equipment, new three months, and a ten foot counter with drawers, baker oven, scales, and tools. The two stores will be merged to accommodate a growing fish business and every listed article will be sold for offers.
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