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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
10
The data lists daily solar and lunar timings: Sun rises at 5.26, length of day 12.24 hours, sun sets 5.50, moon rises 6.13 p. Ml. The entry records a historical timekeeping snapshot with precise hourly marks.
The Ladies' Benevolent society of the Branch Street church held a vestry social on Wednesday evening with supper and a miscellaneous entertainment program. The note mentions farm accidents and promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as quick pain relief.
Mr N C Mitchell enjoys recreation among relatives in the Provinces. A reception honors Mr and Mrs Samuel Hadden of Glasgow at the home of Mr and Mrs George Robinson in Blossom street. Gilbert Doucett, long time conductor with the Boston Elevated Railway, promoted to starter in the Allston Brighton division. Thomas H Connolly, famed umpire, to marry Miss Margaret Gavin of Natick on Oct 1. Miss A Mabelle Chapman visits Watertown relatives. Geo Neville to spend two weeks in Washington then visit New York. Mrs W E F McKissock hosts Martha Washington circle of Odd Ladies with 40 members on Sept 16. Miss Mabelle Fletcher visits from Goffstown. Farewell at St Peter's fair hall for Mr John J Starr as he departs for Baltimore Md to begin studies.
Mr Patrick Sullivan and Miss Mary McTeague were united in marriage last evening at the parochial residence of the Sacred Heart church. Rev Fr Tighe officiated with Patrick McTeague and Margaret McTeague as witnesses.
At the Highland M E parsonage last night Israel H Newhall Jr and Linnie M Watson both of this city were married by Rev G M Smiley. After a brief honeymoon they will reside at 1060 Middlesex Street.
Mr Raphael E Quimby of Athol and Miss Amy Kelley of Danvers were married on Thursday September 11 by Rev G H Clarke. Louis Greeley was best man and Florence Williams bridemaid. The couple plan to reside in Athol after October 1 following a reception at the Quimby grandfather home.
At the home of the groom's mother Mrs Janet Brown 14 Maple Street at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening James P Brown and Annie Campbell were married by Rev H B Foster of the Westminster United Presbyterian church.
Charles F Ineson and Mary Agnes OBrien wed Wednesday at 6 pm in St Patrick’s parochial residence. Rev Fr Callahan officiated. Bride’s sister attended, with John J Cluff as best man.
A doctor cites long experience warning coffee is a hidden poison causing constipation stomach and nervous troubles. A smoker who quit coffee after trying Postum reports improved sleep energy weight gain and better health for himself and his two coffee drinking children in Fairfield West Virginia.
A Chelmsford petition for water from Lowell artesian wells prompted a city hall hearing. Royal S. Ripley urged joining Lowell’s supply, arguing Chelmsford’s size and shared ties make independent water service impractical. Discussion covered cost estimates, hydrants, meters, sewerage, and town meeting approval. A week later another public hearing was set.
Herbert Grover renowned as a skilled razor and scissor warden has opened a barber shop in the Boston and Northern railroad building at Merrimack square. The business promises top chairs, skilled workers, and sharp cuts, inviting patrons with long hair or hesitant about the razor. The shop is located one flight up.
Yesterday the Republican Sixth Middlesex district committee met at George W Poore's office and organized naming Poore as chairman and D Chester Parsons of Shirley as secretary The convention time and place were set for Aver town hall October 8 at 1 p m The meeting was large and enthusiastic
Delegates from Lowell traveled to Boston for the Democratic convention with some staying overnight and others arriving in the morning. Proxies were used by those absent. P J OBrien acted as proxy treasurer due to Muldoons absence. Lowell representatives held seats on all committees and several vice presidents were named including Fifield Abbott Lil ley Burke Murphy Hogan and OConnor. Owens received a position on the committee to nominate the remaining state ticket.
In the city on September 13, Mr and Mrs Charles E Soderberg of 47 Third Street welcomed a son. The newborn adds to the family as the couple names the child in a quiet home celebration.
Mrs Bertha N Rienstierna of Winchester files a libel for divorce against Gustaf L Rienstierna citing infidelity and cruel treatment. cross libel by Gustaf alleges fidelity. courts hear alimony, child custody for Stella S Vesta Liebert born 1897 1890s dates and places cited. other separations noted in Cambridge Revere Winchester New York Lowell Des Moines and Somerville.
An advertisement extols Johann Hoff's Extract as a universal tonic improving digestion blood and nerves. It cites doctors endorsing its use for convalescence catarrh and general weakness and notes the product has been sold since 1847 while warning against imitators.
A large French Congregational church anniversary service in Lowell featured Rev W A Knight of Berkeley Temple Boston praising the church and its 25 years of life. The program included hymns in French, prayers, and addresses by Rev S Rondeau of St H purin Quebec and Rev J Provost of Torrington Conn. The day ended with benediction by Rev W G Poor. A final celebration is planned this evening with principal addresses by Rev P Rondeau Fall River and Rev S T St Aubin Springfield plus ten minute talks by Lowell Congregational pastors.
The letter from F. W. Devoe & Co praises honesty and expertise in paint making. It claims 146 years of operation starting on a New York island in 1754 and emphasizes grinding lead and zinc in linseed oil with machinery. It portrays Devoe as the painter's best friend who saves money and enhances value, noting Adams Hardware Co. sells their paint.
William J. Grogan dies at St John s Hospital this morning leaving 4 father Owen, two sisters Mrs Bridget Looby and Miss Mamie Grogan, and three brothers Michael, Thomas and Denis. Body moved by Undertaker Molloy to 3 rear 267 Worthen Street.
Correct Attest lists Antour G Pollaro and Frederick P Marble as directors with Frank E Dunsar named in the panel.
The text records funeral services and burial details for Catherine Murphy at St Peter's Church and other obituaries in the city. It lists service times, church officiants, bearers, floral tributes, and grave locations, including St Peter's Cemetery and St Patrick's Cemetery. Additional notices mention Ingoldsby Swan Murphy Grogan and dates and locations of the services and deaths.
Chevalier lodge of the K of P held a regular meeting in Odd Fellows Temple last night initiating three new members. Mechanics lodge of the I O O F also met, transacting routine business and initiating several candidates. The session was short with no notable actions before adjournment.
An advertising snippet asserts half of man’s ills come from indigestion and praises Burdock Blood Bitters for strengthening the stomach and preventing indigestion. The note then shifts to state crime, reporting Mississippi had 22 legal hangings and four lynchings so far this year, naming American house and Blata Beer.
Heirs and all interested parties are cited to appear at Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge on September 23, 1902 at 9 AM to show cause why a letter of administration to JONATHAN E WERS of Tyngsborough should not be granted without bond. Publication to be made weekly for three weeks in Lowell Daily Courier. last notice one day before court. Judge Cuartes J. McIntire presiding.
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