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.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
10
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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