26 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1899
Page
1
A reflective poem fragment by Adelaide D. Rollston appears in Collier's Weekly with about springtime imagery and a bluebird memory. A quick urban verse follows noting Dewey Day next Monday in Lowell and playful quips about druggists and Admiral Dewey.
The narrative recalls how Daniel Webster loved his oxen, knew them by name, and managed his stock from Washington to home. He would rush to the barn after greeting family and even praised their company over the Senate. A later note announces a public auction in North Billerica, selling Websterian property with details on the four buildings, lot size, trees, and road connections.
A witty Tit-Bits quip claims true sleep comes from believing it is time to rise. The line challenges the notion that thinking of nothing aids sleep and suggests a paradoxical mindset.
Manila reports Aguinaldo's army defending Calumpit with renewed energy marking a last stand before Malolos. Filipinos deployed two artillery pieces in trenches and fired modern shrapnel over Wheaton's troops without effect as fighting resumes at dawn. The bridge was repaired overnight allowing American crossing and Wheaton's brigade moved to the south bank in extended order.
In Augusta on April 26 soldiers of the Second Illinois regiment, while intoxicated, tried to set fire to coal sheds. Lieut Mayes fired when officers attempted to disperse the group, killing Private Gilliland of Ripley Ohio. An investigation will follow.
Croker Pauncefote and Tom Reed sailed on the New York for Southampton this morning heading to England. The trio, prominent figures, departed amid buoyant sentiment and expectations of favorable talks abroad.
In Charlestown Boston on Medford street a trench collapse at 11 feet depth killed Michael Shay five and injured two coworkers William Quigley and John McArdle. Contractor James Driscoll had a large crew at work. an inquest will probe trench bracing as rumors of mass fatalities spread.
Northfield Vermont on April 25 plans Dewey Day activities May 1 including a ground breaking for Dewey hall at Norwich University. A parade will form at Depot square and proceed to the university grounds for formalities with President A D Brown speaking and Colonel Haskins delivering the address. Captain Clark is expected to break ground and a corner stone may be laid at June commencement. An evening National Guard wives entertainment in the armory with Brown’s address, a musical program, refreshments and dancing is planned.
A. D. Hoolehan, a lead pencil peddler, jumped from Central bridge yesterday afternoon and disappeared in the river. James McDonald, who knew him for twelve years, says Hoolehan was slighty intoxicated and intended to sell pencils to earn a dollar. Despite efforts to reach shore, Hoolehan’s body was not recovered and the man, about 35, left a wife in Cambridge and a drinking history.
Alderman Dimon moves to divert Huntington hall rebuilding funds to the general treasury, a plan supported by a Taylor motion to reconsider. The mayor and Supt. Gillow oppose the shift, Gardiner is removed as architect, and heating proposals from Supt. Gillow and Engineer Bowers face new scrutiny as the fate of the hall hangs on future actions.
A special common council meeting is scheduled for Friday night to confirm Mayor’s nomination of Charles C Hartwell as assistant assessor. Hartwell named to fill a key post, with confirmation expected at the session.
“Good Beginnings Make Good Endings” proclaims Hood’s Sarsaparilla as April cleansing for Nature and humanity. Advert claims relief from sick headache loss of appetite nervousness biliousness and stomach trouble across ages and both sexes with continued benefits from the remedy.
Grace Universalist church inaugurated its annual spring festival, drawing large crowds despite a storm. The event showcased numerous sale tables, decorations, and a vintage poster from the post Civil War era. Music by Hadley’s orchestra and performances by Herbert Webster and Harry Knowlton enriched the evening, while the dining room offered a celebrated supper and ice cream.
William Greene and a long list of assistants organize a fair that runs tonight and tomorrow night. A salad supper is served, Hadley's orchestra provides music, and a short play titled A Happy Pair will be performed by Miss Minnie B. Clifford and Fred W. Mills.
At Tuesday night’s board of police session, numerous licenses were approved including Second Hand Dealers Joseph Orlovetz and others, Junk Dealers John Mayo and more, Express and Pawnbroker licenses, Common Victuallers, Innholders, Hawkers, and Peddlers. Bonds for pawnbrokers were filed and leave to withdraw granted for several individuals.
The Kirk Street church monthly social on Tuesday evening, hosted by the Y. P. S. Co., featured piano solos by Gertie Sewell Rachel Sprague and Needham, banjo numbers by Alan and Hutchins Parker, and songs by noted artists. A supper followed, organized by chairman A. L. Thompson with assistants Laudie Dempsey Etta Rutherford and Frederick Knapp.
Mr White of Boston, a noted real estate man, is upgrading holdings on Paige street. The shed between the boarding house and the Lowell Electric Light building has been torn down. A new one story structure will be erected to house two stores.
The Supreme Court affirmed the probate court decree disallowing the Parker will citing its revocation by the contestant W. H. Parker's 1894 marriage. The hearing in Cambridge featured Mrs. Parker and witnesses on grounds of later 1895 will and its destruction. Full bench to hear final questions in November. funerals held for Robert Bryan Winnifred Critchley Etta Laprise Lucius Howes with burial at Edson cemetery and other local details.
The case against the J C Ayer company and Middlesex North Agricultural Society began after noon with Doctors Meigs and Irish as expert witnesses. Defense witnesses including Supt Davis Lieut Brosnan and several officers testified that precautions were taken and the plaintiff was not exercising due care. Additional witnesses described conditions before and after the balloon ascent and alleged the plaintiff was intoxicated. The trial resumed with more defense evidence and is expected to go to the jury this afternoon.
In Judge Hadley's police court seven drunks faced penalties. Two simple offenders were released while others paid fines or were held for the superior court. George P. Driscoll fined five dollars. George J. Lord’s case continued to Saturday with $200 bond. Theodore Henderson held $200. James Bilsbury and Margaret Ellison found probably guilty of adultery and held $300 each. Mary Forbes’ embezzlement case dismissed on returned property. Bernard Donnelly and Katharine Smith convicted of larceny with sentences to follow. George F. Ansart and Hannan Peck pleaded not guilty and the case continued.
Charles A Page, owner of the Olympic bowling alleys in Middlesex street, died in Philadelphia on Monday. He previously ran the Central hotel at Central and Hurd streets for many years. He left Lowell last January seeking health, but a paralytic shock weeks ago hastened his end. He belonged to S H Hines lodge, K of P. Edward H Page of Lowell is his brother. News also reached Lowell of Henry W Tibbetts death in Northwood New Hampshire. Tibbetts formerly served in the 15th Massachusetts Battery.
Mrs Willis Miss Kerrochan and Mrs Hamilton of this city are contestants in the second annual congress of the Women's Whist league in Washington. The paper was in error about Miss May Donnelly entering R H White company in Boston. it is her sister Miss Nellis Donnelly with that firm. Mr and Mrs J G Buttrick are Massachusetts delegates to the ninth International Sunday school convention in Atlanta. They left Boston on the delegates train Monday. Mr and Mrs P L Gregorie have gone to New York for the summer openings of the French houses. Mrs Lyons and daughter Miss Daisy Lyons of Orange New Jersey visit Mr Harry S Griffin. James G Hill Jr has taken the law office in the Hildreth building formerly occupied by the late M L Hamblett. M G Perkins returned from a pleasant visit to Washington DC. An original widow's pension of 8 dollars per month has been granted to Mary Carey of this city.
Deaths list two young children Gertrude Waugh aged two and Etta Laprise aged three with birthplaces and home addresses. The Lawrence board of trade executive committee invites Merrimack valley boards of trade to a Glen Forest outing on Thursday June 22 with Congressman Moody to be invited.
A readable fragment notes a large window exhibit drawing visitors as the museum opens today. Details are incomplete but emphasize public viewing and local interest in the display.
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