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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
5
Several pretty weddings occurred in this city yesterday despite heavy rain. Chamberlin Yeoman pair wed at bride’s home with relatives present and reception by D. L. Page. Boston guests and out of town visitors noted. Hutchinson England tie the knot at Read street with relatives present and reception hosted by the Putnams. party honored by Lohengrin music and autumn floral decor.
A refined ceremony at Mr. F A Fitzgerald's in Tewksbury united Mises Grace Mae Fitzgerald to Guy Wiggin Brackett of Providence R I with a formal reception and a later wedding trip to New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. The event drew guests from West Medway Winchester Northampton Exeter Lawrence Andover and New York City.
The marriage of Mr. J. George Coupe and Miss Margaret Theresa Rowe occurred yesterday at St Peter's parish with Rev Fr Mullen officiating. Best man was Mr James A Fitzgerald, bridesmaid Miss Mamie Coffey. A reception followed at 169 Concord street and the couple plan an extended bridal tour before settling at 40 Wamesit street. Oliver Calhoun wedding in city: Miss Margaret Calhoun and Mr George Oliver wed at 1181 Church street and will reside in Rockburn.
Fraternal news covers Sons of Veterans planning a move to Memorial hall with first meeting on November 4. Lt Buxton of Andover to inspect camp companies. S A Pickering to inspect Lawrence, Haverhill, Andover and Billerica. Rathbone Sisters host grand officers. box party by Flora Stacyledge with Archie Pelton auctioning boxes. Centralville lodge and Emmius Thompson commandery note socials and entertainments with programs, readings, and legerdemain exhibition.
Ton presiding at the piano. Mrs. F. A. Pickering was chairman of the committee, which also included Misses Pickering, Hall, Haskell, Wallace, Murphy and Tilton. Mrs. Lavigne directed the hall decorations.
The Vesper Country club announces a two day championship starting Saturday October 29 at 1 pm. An 18 hole medal contest determines eight finalists to play 18 hole matches, then a 36 hole final for the champion. Consolation 16 entrants competes for a pewter cup with medals for runner up and participant placements. All schedule and rule decisions rest with the golf committee.
Lowells were routed as Belmonts dominated the match in a lopsided Sion contest. Belmonts controlled the pace, distance, and scoring, building a large lead early and maintaining it to the final whistle.
Clan Grant No 141 held a hallowe'en party in Manchester Unity hall with a varied programme. The concert featured pianists James Mounsell and James Hounsell, violin by John J Quinn, songs and dances by Hall & Howard and the Willmott Brothers, readings by Miss Helen Thames, and comedian acts. Dancing continued until midnight with Chief Moir presiding and a large turnout.
The three Grand Army posts met and voted to join the escort for the Sixth regiment companies returning to Lowell, with Posts 42 and 185 agreeing to participate and Post 120 deferring to its commander. In Concord, Israel Levine was found guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon and sentenced to state prison, while George Menard received two years for simple assault. Zepherim Perurse was fined for cruelty to a horse, and Alphonse Gingras pleaded guilty to fornication with a $36 fine. Additional local cases included a not guilty verdict for milk seller W. A. Stiles in Bedford and a note that Cambridge cases will be heard in Lowell as court repairs proceed.
General orders from Chief Marshal specify reporting for line positions and assembly at depots. Fire alarm codes direct parade participants to meet at Northern Depot for Boston arrival of Companies C and G and to assemble at Merrimack Street Depot for other organizations.
Citizens and leaders debate how to welcome the Sixth Regiment as companies depart for Lowell or depart by rail if marching routes are rejected. War plans hinge on Col Rice, with a potential parade through Boston to the State House and Union Depot. Fog delays ship identifications. soldiers at St. John’s hospital discharged. a letter home reports progress and expected return next week.
Pollard and Co advertise heavy and extra fine comforters from fifty cents to two dollars with pretonges sateens and white cotton fills. They guarantee satisfaction and emphasize low prices. Post 185 G A R calls comrades to report in uniform at the hall when signal rings following a Sixth Massachusetts regiment invitation. Mortgagee sale of Harrington Bros estate Gorham and South Highlands streets includes a large block 489-495 Gorham and cottage at 16 South Highland. Auction next Tuesday at 4 pm, property described as two stores, four five room flats, and a nine room cottage on 4908 square feet, frontages 54 and 96 feet. Open for inspection after 10 am sale day.
Registration for the women’s branch classes is unusually large with promising prosperity. Limited-number classes require early application. Evening offerings include dressmaking sewing button holes millinery and fancy work. Day sessions in fancy work on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Apply to Mra Paxson superintendent at 22 Swan’s Block evenings 7 to 9.
Clerks will meet Friday at 7 50 p m at Knights of Columbus hall. After the business session, a social gathering with dancing will be enjoyed. All clerks are welcome. Secretary Mr Story.
The Fall River line announces discontinuation of the Sunday 6 p m Boston to Fall River steamer train after Oct 20 and the Monday 6 40 a m Fall River to Boston train after Oct 31. Connecting steamers to New York will end after Oct 30. From Oct 41 the New York departure time shifts to 5 p m.
A reader letters column touts Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh and stubborn head colds. Alfred W. Stevens of Caldwell Ohio and Fred Fries of Brooklyn New York endorse its effectiveness. A 10c trial sample is available by mail, with the 50c size kept by druggists and Ely Brothers in New York.
Financial bulletin covers today’s Boston and New York markets reported by Bright Sears and Co. Updates include trading activity, price shifts, and notable moves in key sectors. The news reflects early 20th century market monitoring and industry tone for investors.
Jerry Williamson of Hanson's teamsters directed a Highland hall dance last night with over fifty couples. Fifteen dance numbers featured a grand cake walk with crack dancers from Boston and Lawrence. Lem Lewis was floor director and Hachey's orchestra provided the music.
The Lowell and Wakefield football game at the Fairgrounds yesterday was not played. Weather partly blamed, but Lowell received a morning dispatch stating Wakefield would not come, reason unknown.
Lewell on October 27 lists A G Pollard Co curtains offering a new Skirt Knot Sag to keep skirts even and eliminate back drag. The notice promotes Soliel wool fabrics at 42 inches wide and velvet remnants. Linen damasks, pocketbooks priced low. and Clifford’s Dye House dry cleaning service as downtown agents.
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