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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1902

Page

10

Burnell to preach in Dunstable hall next Sunday

The Rev Mr Burnell will preach in the own hall at Dunstable next Sunday November 2 at 11 o'clock in the morning.

Burnell Dunstable

Reverend C W Williams Attends Baptist State Convention

South Chelmsford notes indicate Rev. C W Williams is attending the Baptist State convention in Boston, as part of church matters and deacon duties. The brief item confirms his travel for the event and ongoing church involvement.

Rev C. W. Williams Baptist State Convention Boston

Woman loses right hand at Union Station train incident

Mrs. Charles H. Lincoln of 31 Pearl Street was run over by a train at Union Station Tuesday night as she tried to exit a train car. The impact severed her right hand before the locomotive halted.

Charles H. Lincoln Pearl Street Union Station

Chelmsford News Briefs and Local Updates

Thomas Curtin, an elder resident, lies seriously ill after a fall from an apple tree injuring his spine. A Hallowe en masked party for high school students is planned at Odd Fellows hall Friday evening. Chrysanthemum party scheduled for town hall Friday evening November 7. Voters may inspect candidate lists at post offices ahead of the state election. Polls open Tuesday at 6 a.m. Centre and North villages, 7 a.m. West Chelmsford. polls close 3 p.m. Lowell Gas Light lays pipes on South and North streets and town hall to be lit by gas.

Thomas Curtin Odd Fellows North Villages West Chelmsford Lowell Gas Light Company South Street North Street

Local club notices and upcoming events in Westford

Westford notices include Woman's Alliance vestry meeting at First Parish on Wednesday at 3 with an afternoon talk and supper at 6 to 7 followed by music. Hallowe'en party at Orthodox church Friday with games. Middlesex North Pomona meets at Odd Fellows hall Friday at 10 am with forestry topic. Groton grange to visit Westford grange Thursday. Library Art Club hosts 125 bird photos at J. W. Fletcher library until Nov 15. State election polls open 7:30 am to 2:00 am.

Woman's Alliance Hallowe'en Middlesex North Pomona Odd Fellows Hall Groton Westford Grange Library Art Club J. W. Fletcher Library New England Massachusetts Audubon Society

North Chelmsford Hears Heat System Upgrade Planned

John J. Brennan of Worcester, a former resident and expert checker player, visits North Chelmsford while town hall heat system work is set to take several weeks. Voters expect Col. Butler Ames to carry Chelmsford. Democrats favor John T. Sparks. Voting will be in the lower town hall as in past years. Hunters report fair game in Tyngsboro, Dunstable, and West Chelmsford. The North Chelmsford Thoral Society formed at a Second Congregational church meeting with officers Stewart Mackay, Henry Woods, H. C. Trombly, C. F. Butterfield, E F. Durant, Arthur Slater, and Mrs. Hubert Bearce. rehearsals start Nov. 5 each Wednesday under Mr. Bartlett of Boston. Members invited to join for a successful season.

John J. Brennan Worcester Brennan Col. Butler Ames Cuelmeford John T. Sparks Tyngsboro Dunstable West Chelmsford Second Congregational Church North Chelmsford EF. R. Durant Arthur Slater Hubert Bearce Bartlett Boston

Dracut Republicans Rally for Liquor and Political Unity

Prominent Republicans at the Navy Yard urged coordinated support in politics and liquor issues to win a large majority in Dracut. The town's three districts Center Navy Yard and Collinsville complicate organizing efforts and fuel rivalries among leaders.

Centre Navy Yard Dracut Collinsville

Rove Jelly and Kennedy Cure Fever and Cold Headache

A compact report notes knowledge by experience about a remedy branded as Rove Jelly and associated with David Kennedy. It references methods claimed to treat fever and cold symptoms, with a nod to experiential validation rather than clinical proof.

Aaron Coons D. D Methodist Episcopal Church of Rhinecliff N. Y David Kennedy David Kennedy Corporation Rondout N.Y

Town to unite for no license as licenses face vote

In past years friction among districts affected results and last year votes favored license. This year town committees plan united effort to mobilize the full voting list and avoid discord. Improvement society backs no license campaign as planners push for a town victory against licensure.

Navy Yard Improvement Society

Wigginville notes and local actions in Lowell area

Arthur Yates appoints a committee to interview William H. Wiggin about adding a new floor at the Young Men’s Social club. Wiggin’s lumber yard holds 600000 feet for a Bigelow Carpet Co. mill. A portrait of the Democratic governor candidate appears in William Regan’s store window.

Arthur Yates Wm. H. Wiggin City of Lowell B. and M. R. R Tewksbury Billerica Street Beals Concord River Kershaw James Lee Avenue Mission Society W. H. Wiggin Eppings Street Wigginville Wm. Regan

Pelham Hunter Hit by Stray Bullet in Woods

Fred D. Little of Hudson New Hampshire was wounded when a stray bullet struck his right forearm during a hunting trip near Pelham. He had been out all day with a companion. after a pause he aimed again and a shot from elsewhere caused the injury. Hunters are warned to observe game laws and safety to avoid further incidents and fines.

Fred D. Little Hudson N. H Little Lowell Pelham

Pelham Hunters Face Fines Over State Line Game

The Pelham official warns that hunters found with game en route to Massachusetts may incur the full fine for cross state possession. A Lowell visitor’s intent to cross the line with game could trigger penalties, making hunting trips risky for locals near the border.

Andover Academy and town affairs noted in Sunday reports

A football game saw Acad emy defeat Harvard Freshmen 6 0. Sermons and talks were held at multiple churches by Rev Gladden Prof Ryder Prof Taylor Miss Sorabji and Rev Andrews. Town house renovation cost 8500 and improved town offices. Free church fund received 10000. Phillips academy enrollment listed at 355 with slight drop from last year due to tuition and other factors. Judge and Mrs Bell hosted a large reception Friday night.

Academy Harvard Washington Gladden Columbus Ohio Seminary Ryder Taylor South Church Sorabji Poonah India A. E. Stearns Charles Upham Bell

Harvard Social Notes and Local Departures

Mrs Sarah Puffer Miss Susie Davis and Mr Herbert Pollard were chosen delegates to attend the North Middlesex conference at Townsend on Wednesday. Mrs Amanda Barnard leaves for Nashua then Fitchburg for the winter. Mr Henry Hartshorn returns to work at Hildreth Bros after six months idle due to a hand injury. Warner lecture series opens Nov 7 with Charles M Fuller USN The Key of the Pacific. Miss Emily Hildreth returns from Kennebunk Beach. Phillipps family to close Oak Hill house and winter in Boston. Shores family and Miss Clough drive from Kennebunk Beach to Portsmouth area.

Sarah Puffer Susie Davis Herbert Pollard North Middlesex Townsend Amanda Barnard Nashua Fitchburg Henry Hartshorn Hildreth Bros Boston Cushman Wm. Shores Clough Kennebunk Beach Emily Hildreth Portsmouth

Tremont Theatre to Feature Mr E Willard in Six Roles

Admirers of Mr E Willard learn he opens next Monday at Tremont Theatre presenting six character creations from his repertoire. The program contrasts The Cardinal and Tom Pinch, Cyrus Blenkarn and Billy Prothero, Professor Goodwill and David Garrick, with Maude Fealy as leading lady. Willard performs The Cardinal nightly except Wednesday, plus Garrick on the midweek matinee and evening.

Willard Tremont Theatre Tom Pinch Cyrus Blenkarn Billy Prothero Professor Goodwillie David Garrick Maude Fealy Mr. Willard

Empress Elevation Shocks Corea Household

Yokohama on October 30 reports the Emperor of Corea elevating his favorite wife to Empress status in a surprise move that reshapes court titles and succession expectations.

Yokohama Corea

To Rent House Barn and 6 Acres on Chelmsford Street

An old classified item offers a house with a barn and six acres on Chelmsford Street for poultry use at 10 dollars a month. Also a cottage in Centralville near mills for a small family at 6 dollars per month and a corner store ready for meat and groceries at 15 dollars. Contact T Elliott at 64 Central Street Tel 908-2.

Chelmsford Street Centralville Elliott Central Street

Mills Plan 8 O'clock Start After Legislative Oversight

A meeting of mill agents decided to follow the legislature’s intent and not exploit an amendment oversight. Mills will generally not start until 8 o'clock Tuesday morning, affecting rallying committees at mill offices later in the day.

Concha Presses for Panama Canal Treaty Instructions

Washington reports Senor Concha the Colombian minister grows restless awaiting his government’s reply to a despatch about proceeding with treaty negotiations with the United States. Officials expect Secretary Hay’s message to Hart to hasten action and resolve questions delaying final agreement. Panama Governor Salazar’s letters have helped delay Concha’s progress.

Washington Senor Concha United States Panama Canal Legation Hay Hart Gov Salazar Panama Concha

Samoa Case Decision Reaches Washington

The full text of King Oscar’s arbitration decision on the Samoa sailors rebellion dispute among the United States Great Britain and Germany has arrived in Washington. The ruling rejects U S and British claims that their crews acted properly to suppress rebels and the reasoning behind the decision remains contested. The amount of monetary liability awaits further factual submissions from the claimants through their governments.

Washington Cone Oscar United States Great Britain Germany Samoa Mattaff

Botha Article Urges Boer Loyalty to Britain

General Botha states in the Contemporary Review that Boer leaders remain loyal to Great Britain. He laments misinterpretation of continental appeals when viewed in England and expresses a strong wish to cooperate with the British government to counter war effects. He calls it humiliating to seek foreign funds for his countrymen.

London Gen. Botha Great Britain England Botha

Amnesty Call To Heal Briton Boer Rift

A writer urges general and complete amnesty to remove estrangements between Britons and Boers, arguing it would obviate appeals for help and ease end to the conflict.

Instrument Strike Hits Paris Theatres and Halls

In Paris on October 30 the strike of orchestra members at theatres and music venues began at noon. Strikers gathered with bass violins drums and trombones at the Labor Exchange while many managers yielded avoiding extended conflict. Police were posted to protect venues from possible disruptions as performances continued without orchestras at some sites.

Paris

Russia gears up to supply London beef market

Washington reports the Russian agricultural department is taking steps to enter the London beef trade, building special steamers with freezing chambers and using subsidies. Plans envision ships from Libau via Kiel canal to London, delivering large fresh meat cargoes in three days from slaughter.

Washington United States Birmingham State Department Agricultural Department of Russia London Kiel Canal Libau

Michigan Agricultural College Students End Strike

Lansing Mich Oct 30 The striking students voted to accept a faculty proposal and resume studies immediately. A new committee will hear grievances and review the suspension of 17 students for a freshmen-sophomore class rush. If injustices are found, sentences may be altered and appeals to the state board of agriculture are possible.

Lansing Mich Michigan Agricultural College State Board of Agriculture

Politils Day by Day Continued Rally and Democratic Upsets

The Republican city committee met to organize get out the vote with emphasis on mill workers voting before 8. Ames for Congress is seen as a certainty. Governor candidate Gaston visited Lawrence, greeted by about 150 Democrats. John T. Sparks faces scrutiny after a misattributed speech. Ward 5 and 9 Democrats plan a meeting at High street ward room. A French Democratic rally is planned at l Association Catholique. Hayes of Pawtucketville seeks ward 7 council seat.

Republican City Committee Ames Congress District Committee William A. Gaston Lawrence St. Charles Hotel Col James H. Carmichael Patrick J. O'Brien Thomas F. Quinn Gaston John T. Sparks Lowell Sparks W. J. Hayes Pawtucketville Common Council

Major excommunication issued against Rev. John Tych

In Cleveland on October 30 bishop Horstmann issued a formal decree of major excommunication against the Rev. John Tych formerly pastor of a Slavonian congregation. The rift arose when the priest organized a parish without the bishop’s authority and approval.

John Tych Cleveland Cleveland, O Horstmann

Roosevelt Moves Personal Belongings to White House

President Roosevelt's personal effects were moved from the temporary executive quarters on Jackson Place to the remodeled White House. He is now occupying Lincoln's former room on the second floor. The room has been refitted. Next week the President's family returns and the Jackson Place quarters are relinquished.

Washington Roosevelt Jackson Place White House Lincoln Harrison

Is Sarah a German claimed by a Berlin paper

Berlin dispatch reports the Staatsburger Zeitung asserting Sarah Bernhardt was born in Frankfurt on the Oder and that her father was a horse dealer named Feibel. It cites a ship engineer who knew birth facts meeting Mme Bernhardt in a Copenhagen hotel and speaking German, she allegedly asked him not to disclose the detail.

Berlin Staatsburger

Ex mayor Stephen P Slocum dead in Newport

Ex mayor Stephen P Slocum, a longtime Democrat and former alderman councilman and state legislator, died suddenly at noon after attending an outdoor Democratic rally the previous night. He was a prominent businessman who retired about 20 years ago and also served on the school board.

Newport R. 1 Stephen P. Slocum

Body Found in Harbor Kidnapping Case Ends

The body of Homer Van Vieck, a 5 year old boy missing since Wednesday and once suspected of kidnapping, was found in the harbor this afternoon by a fisherman in Lynn. The discovery closes the missing child case with a fatal outcome and carries implications for the investigation.

Homer van Vieck Lynn

Eleonora Duse Misses Tremont Theatre Appearance

Boston reports Eleonora Duse did not appear at the Tremont Theatre last night due to indisposition. She says the illness is temporary. The cancellation follows prior engagements and sore nerves noted by observers.

Tremont Theatre Boston Eleonora Duse Ane

Universalist Pastor Hall Chosen for New York Church

Rev. Frank O. Hall, pastor of North Cambridge Universalist church, was elected pastor of the Church of the Divine Paternity in New York City. Born in New Haven in 1860, Hall studied at Tufts and served in Fitchburg and Lowell before Cambridge. He indicated plans to resign in North Cambridge once official notice arrives, with possible resignation next Sunday if notified soon.

Church of the Divine Paternity Frank O. Hall Cambridge Mass New York City Mr. Hall New Haven Conn California Young Hall Wilton Academy Maine Nichols Latin School Lewiston Hall Tufts College Tufts First Universalist Fitchburg Lowell First Universalist Church Boston F. O. Hall North Cambridge Universalist New York North

Refined Surroundings at New Jersey Lakewood Resort

Describes Lakewood as a premier winter resort in New Jersey’s pine belt, 59 miles from New York via New Jersey Central. Highlights include refined social scene, perfect hotels, high ranking schools, and Lakewood’s suitability for winter homes. Booklet available from C. M. Burt, NJ Central, New York.

Lakewood New Jersey Pine Belt New York C. M. Burt New Jersey Central New York City Dept. Ad

Notice of hearing on street railway joint use agreement

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston October 27 1902 On the petition of Lowell and Pelham Street Railway Company for approval of an agreement with Boston and Northern Street Railway Company for joint use of tracks and electric overhead power in Dracut the Board will hear the parties at No 20 Beacon Street Boston on Wednesday November 5 at ten o clock in the forenoon The petitioner must publish notice three times in the Lowell Daily Courier and serve for the hearing WM A CRAFTS Clerk

Boston Lowell & Pelham Street Railway Company Boston & Northern Street Railway Company Dracut Beacon Street

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