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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1902

Page

10

September Daylight and Moonrise Times

September values show sun rising at 5.28, moon rising at 7.26 pm, sun setting at 5.46, and length of day 12.18 hours. Readings reflect daily astronomical data for the period.

Auction sale of Stevens property draws attenders and buyers

The A C Stevens property on Stevens street is to be sold Tuesday at 2 30 P M The sale is to be absolute to help Mr Stevens move from the city Potential buyers are urged to read the advertisement for details The notice notes the town and date and urges participation in securing a first class home or land.

Alexander Central Street New York P. O. Kable A. C. Stevens Stevens Street Stevens W.T. S. Bartlett Merrimack Street

Marriage notice for Grace Densmore and John William Spain

Personal notice states Grace Densmore daughter of Mark Bridgham Hutchinson of Litonville Vermont formerly of this city marries John William Spain of Quitman Georgia on September 17. Also notes Miss B. T. Sweeney has returned from an extended trip abroad.

Grace Densmore Mark Bridgham Hutchinson Lyntonville Vermont John William Spain Quitman Georgia T. Sweeney

Twelve Applicants for Evening School Teacher Examinations

Twelve applicants for positions as teachers in the city evening schools attended the morning exams conducted by Supt Whitcomb in elementary branches. Ten were young women and two were men. Applicants not from high school graduates or other institutions with guaranteed scholarship may enter without examination.

Supt. Whitcomb

Information Wanted for Miss May E Frances in Lowell

A letter to Postmaster A G Thompson in New York requests locating Miss May E Frances who arrived in Lowell on Sept 9 1902 and is staying with her uncle. The writer William J Cronin asks return of an enclosed envelope and notes Galway Ireland origin. Inquiries show she reached Boston then Lowell and authorities expect to locate her. Rad West notes a bicycle consists of 980 pieces.

A. G. Thompson E. 59Th Street New York City Lowell Mass May E. Frances William J. Cronin Galway Ireland Boston

Postum Cereal Food Coffee Backed By Elyria Family Health Change

A Cleveland area article recounts how a family once plagued by stomach trouble and eye watering found relief after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. Mrs Knapp credits improved digestion, clearer vision, and better energy to the Postum regimen, a change she praises as cheaper and healthier.

C. E. Knapp Elyria Cleveland

City Budget Session Debates Health Funds and Clerk Salary

City hall budget session ends with debate over Knapp health funds and borrowing limits. Aldermen oppose borrowing amid smallpox fears and warn of requests. Dispute over police clerk salary. referred to city solicitor as committee adjourns at 10.

City Hall Committee On Appropriations Derby O'Sullivan Casey Greenwood Knapp Health Department General Treasury Fund Smallpox Hospital Boston Police Board Committee On Accounts Police Department

Free list committee handles Huntington hall uses

The Huntington hall free list committee met at City hall with Alderman Derby presiding. It reviewed requests including the Trades and Labor council for one free night and granted free use to the Spanish War Veterans for six nights, while other long-listed groups were left on the list or not acted upon.

Huntington Hall City Hall Derby Trades & Labor Council Trades and Labor Council Cronin Barton Mathews, Burkes Salvation Army Murphy Rifles Red Men Highland Wheelmen Highland Social Club French Club High School Volunteers of America

Labor Day Bills Approved by City Council Committee

City council labor day committee meeting at city hall reviewed 996 dollars in trades and labor bills out of a 1000 dollar appropriation. Aldermen Casey Barton Fairweather Palm presided with Frank Simonds and Joseph Convery among attendees. Bills listed include Lowell Cadet band 76 dollars Mirault's band 76 dollars Excelsior band 75 dollars and National Bank 125 dollars.

Appropriations Trades and Labor Council City Hall Casey Barton Fairweather and Palm Frank J. Oonds Joseph F. Convery Ren.t Aue Fairweather Simonds Lowell Mirault’s Teeee Excelsior Band

Wood's Private Auction Watch Bargains Lead day

Geo H Wood designates this day as a special watch bargain event. The annual clearance sale has run days longer with watches as the leader at low prices for one day. Today many dollars in value will be offered in watch bargains at this private auction sale.

Geo. H. Wood Wood Mr. Wood

AcQuaide and Thatcher Wed in Quiet Sept Ceremony

Walter H. MacQuaide married Elizabeth M. Thatcher at the bride’s parents home on 90 South Whipple Street. Rev. W. H. Yarrow officiated on Wednesday evening September 17, in a small family ceremony.

Walter H. MacQuaide Elizabeth M. Thatcher W. H. Yarrow South Whipple Street

Transit Schedule Reversals On Local Rail Lines

Beginning Monday September 20 the South Lowell and Wamesit lines swap end destinations with cars from the square now serving Wamesit redirected to South Lowell and vice versa by request of Tewks bury Selectmen. Chelmsford Centre line changes affect late N10 33 p m and 11 03 p m departures with one run to Stevens street only on Saturdays and the other through to Chelmsford Centre.

South Lowell Wamesit the Square Tewksbury Chelmsford Centre Merrimack Square Stevens Street Chelmpford Centre

Secretly Married New Haven Society Man Weds Eva Dube

Lars Winchell a young New Haven society man secretly wed Eva Maude Dube last March. Friends were surprised to receive invitations to visit his home and learn of the marriage, not knowing he was engaged.

Lars Winchell New Haven Eva Maude Dube

Thompson Hardware Advertises Low Prices on Andirons

The Thompson Hardware company announces a full stock of andirons and fire sets with prices lower than ever, inviting customers to visit and save on essential hearth goods.

The Thompson Hardware Company

Real Estate Delays Hit Big Building Projects

Railcar shortages delay major construction including the Massachusetts storehouse and a new Bigelow Carpet Co mill. W. H. Wiggin secures southern timber, aiming for January finish but likely June or later due to rail constraints. A four day car-holding rule with 4% daily charges adds freight pressure in New England.

New England Pennsylvania Railroad

North Andover land auction on Main Park and Pleasant streets

Auctioneers J E Conant & Co offer 120 lots in North Andover with frontage on Main Pleasant and Park streets. High ground near Johnson High School town hall and Great Pond, electric rail nearby. Buy now or risk sale with 50 minimum initial payment and mortgage option. sale to proceed regardless of weather.

Main Street North Andover Pleasant Street Park Street Johnson High School Osgood and Briar Hills Fleasant, Park Main Streets Lawrence and Methuen Boston & Northern North Andover Centre Salem Andover Boston No. Andover Haverhill No. Andover Centre North South Lawrence St. Paul's Episcopal Church New England Stevens and O Sgood Sutton Mills Davis & Furber Shops Brightwood Mills

Easy Home Plots Near Lawrence North Andover Auction

Investors urged to buy lots offering affordable housing near work in North Andover. Purchasers may reserve with deposits and have 30 days to examine titles before deeds. Details at Eaton Chandler lawrence offices and Russell farm opposite the land. George W Russell announces the sale to attract workers from nearby industries.

North Andover Lawrence Messrs Eaton & Chandler Essex Street Maia& Small Russell Farm House John Frankin Central

Dispersal Sale by Auction of J. H. Walker Jerseys

J. H. Walker announces a first dispersal sale by absolute auction of imported and American bred Jerseys. The sale is set for Thursday September 25 1902 at 11:30 am at the Agricultural Fair Grounds Worcester Massachusetts. Mail for catalogue of stock to be sold. sale conducted regardless of weather.

J. H. Walker Agricultural Fair Grounds Worcester Mass Office of Auctioncera

Four-Flat House On Broadway Near Phillips Street Ready for Tenants

Patrick Gilbride’s elegant four-flat house and store on Broadway at Phillips is completed and ready for tenants. Flats offer six rooms each, hardwood finish, open plumbing, soapstone tubs and sinks. store occupied by P J Kinsella Co. Plumber delays may affect water service for tenants. August Fels and D J Murphy advance development between Textile School and Navy Yard Mills with streets cutting through Fels land on upper Riverside street.

Patrick Gilbride Phillips Street P. J. Kinsella & Co August Fels D. J. Murphy Navy Yard Mills

Real Estate and Building Notes Span Local Developments

Lucius F. Paulini is building a residence in Livingstone avenue for personal occupancy. A new plush mill is expected for Lowell. A land company plans to open a tract at Wamesit on a long payment plan soon. Co M Potter sold the Eastern house in Tyler street. The Taylor Roofing Co. won a contract to roof the Boston and Maine shed at Mystic Wharf. Willie Grey is constructing a two apartment house in Bellevue street beside St Pauls parsonage for Miss Elizabeth McGill. Miss McGill builds for investment. Plans drawn by Mr Grey. Grey also building a cottage at Collinsville for Mrs Edwards.

Lucius F. Paulini Livingstone Avenue Lowell Wamesit Co. M. Potter Tyler Street Taylor Roofing Co Boston & Maine Mystic Wharf Charlestown Willie Grey Bellevue Street St. Paul's Parsonage Elizabeth McGill Washington McGill Mr. Grey Grey Collinsville Edwards

Real estate transfers listing multiple 1 dollar transactions

Vital Robert transfers land on 5th avenue to Moses Robert for 1 dollar. Dozens of parcels traded for 1 dollar include Merrimack street buildings to Frank Coburn, Suffolk street to Michael Ansara, Parker street, Cumberland road, East Merrimack street, Soveno Park, Madison street, Jewett street, Hampshire street, Maple street, Pond street, Fordway park, County road, and South Chelmsford. Listings note buyers and sellers across Billerica Wilmington Dunstable and Chelmsford with multiple parcels changing hands.

Vital Robert Moses Robert 5Th Avenue Victoria Maynard Et al Frank Coburn Merrimack Street Ezra A. Chase Michael Ansara Suffolk Street James Walsh Samuel Patenaude Parker Street John Greene John McAuliffe Thorndike Street John J. Mahoney Katherine Mahoney Cumberland Road Alice M. Thompson Helen L. Jacques East Merrimack Street Della Smith Viola L. Winsted Soveno Park Edward W. Bruce John McGuire Thomas Lannon Madison Street Ella FE. Sweeney Bridget Harkins James I. Keane Patrick J. Sexton Maple Street John E. Rowell Margaret V. M. Wright Pond Street George W. Clark Lawrence B. Gannon Fordway Park Wilmington Thomas A. Terrett Bridget Terett Samuel A. Clough M. Abby Joy Enoch Foster James H. Hallett Dunstable Joseph Frossard F. W. Lovejoy Nashua Groton Harrison M. Cummings Imogene A. Goodroe Chelmsford Folger R. Parker Charles A. Farker

Floor paint query attracts Dewee's lasting two years

A Lowell woman asks for paint that lasts two weeks. The clerk replies with Dewee's offering a glossy finish expected to wear two years if properly applied. Adams Hardware and Paint Co and American House Blatz Beer are mentioned.

Dewee's Adams Hardware and Paint Co

Frances H. C. Bradley obituary in Roxbury history

Miss Frances H. C. Bradley longtime Mt. Pleasant district teacher in Roxbury died in Brookline at age 61. Born in Charlestown she taught primary grades for 20 years before moving to Boston’s South End and later Brookline. The notice also records death of Mrs. Catherine Fitzgerald and lists Bradley family survivors.

Frances H. C. Bradley Mt. Pleasant Roxbury Boston Brookline Charlestown Edwin Bradley Dracut Mary J. Bradley Miss Bradley Europe Thomas Lowell James Springfield Joseph Thomas Thomas Sughrue Micha O’brien City

Death notices and civic decree shift museum open days

Notices record the death of Catherine Fitzgerald at 13 LaGrange street and the death of Porter aged 58 at 142 Jewett street Irving. Also announced is a special decree by the Italian government granting free public museum and gallery access on Thursdays instead of Sundays.

Fitzgerald Michael O’brien LaGrange Street Catherine Fitzgerald Porter Jewett Street Irving

A Woman's Gratitude for Father John’s Medicine

Ellen Ashworth of 212 State Street New Bedford Mass says she was run down after nine doctors failed to help. She credits Father John’s Medicine with curing her stomach pain heart trouble and general weakness. It is promoted as a tonic not a patent medicine with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure coughs or colds.

Ellen Ashworth State Street New Bedford Mass Father John

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lowell Daily CourIer Rad-West Health Board Labor Day Committee Financial Report Huntington Hall Committee Aewnene P. F. McNulty J. H. Sparks J. F. O'Donnell M. Rafferty Cconveses See Keefe & Horan Ween Enene H. May Perrier J. F. Convery Labor Sae Sagaisis Samevic Owe Eae Union Teaming Co J. M. McGlinchey Ceee H. Kimball Wees A. Donohue Thatcher Massachusetts Appleton Company Jalbert Bigelow Carpet Co W. H. Wiggin Southern Lumber Wiggin Burton Wiggin South Salman Sirk Dutton and Prince Streets J. E Conant & CO Lowell, Mass George W. Russell Parker Coal and Wood CO Prescott St School St Board of Health Sirk Real Estate Transactions Samuel Greenough William B. Gannon Henry Dyer Anthony M. Blacktie Fairfield Street Francis Day Jewett Hampshire Street Billerica American House Blatz Beer Wm. Windsor ODD Fellows’ Temple Middlesex Windsor Odd Fellows Middlesex &T Horace Ela Hurd Street Caleb L. Smith Middlesex St Cape Street Ww. P. Brazer &Co Hatters and Outfitters W. T Bartlett G. J. Maxfield & CO Branch Street Boo
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