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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1898
Page
8
The note lists weekday initials and a sequence of numbers, followed by sun rises at 4.37 and moon rises, sun sets, and length of day 14.27. It reads like a cyclical calendar data snippet with times and a solar day length value.
A violent thunder storm Saturday afternoon produced frequent lightning and a sharp temperature drop. The day afterward was largely pleasant with morning rain and a threatening forenoon, followed by a cooler, cloudy today.
Indications from Poston dated Aug 1 show unsettled weather for Massachusetts with possible showers tonight and Tuesday. Cooler conditions expected Tuesday morning.
Local issue of the Lowell Daily Courier dated Monday August 1 1898. Brief readable items likely include notices, ads, and short reports typical of a late 19th century newspaper page.
Hie Morse's hacks and Maltox offer nostalgia with pianos organs and sheet music at Steinert's 130 Merrimack Street. Next week Saturday marks quarter day at Washington Savings Bank with four percent interest compounded semi annually.
The sub committee on labor of the Trades and Labor council met at Building Laborers hall to discuss the city council's $400 Labor Day appropriation. Since not all affiliated bodies were informed, the meeting adjourned until next Sunday afternoon to allow an intelligent report after a Friday meeting with the city council labor committee to learn how the funds will be distributed.
Albert Brunelle was arrested yesterday morning by Capt. Ken and Sergt. Connors on a warrant for embezzling a bicycle. Arthur Senior was seized Saturday by Officer Maloney for larceny of apples. John G Jeronimo a Portuguese man was arrested Saturday on mayhem in bite on another Portuguese. David St. Peter was taken in Reed's court Saturday night for assault and battery. Joseph Richards was nabbed Saturday night by Officer Ryder for larceny.
Lowell and Lawrence Princess lodge members planned a Harmony grove picnic Saturday but a thunder storm scattered attendees and the event could not proceed. Those present enjoyed dancing and entertainment. Andrews' Orchestra gave a sacred concert yesterday afternoon to a large crowd. The Colored Associates of Lowell booked the grounds for their first annual outing next Thursday.
Saturday cricket report says the Mohair club defeated a Lawrence mills side from Arlington in South common fixture, finishing with six wickets to spare. The North Billerica game between Lawrence St. John's and North Billerica was abandoned after 32 for 5.
The Andrews Opera company closed a four weeks engagement at Lakeview Saturday evening with Pinafore to a large appreciative audience. The company’s popular favor has prompted management to extend the run indefinitely to satisfy demand.
Dracut reports a special Massachu setts Aid association meeting at 7.45 in Centre church chapel. All committees from the lawn party and interested residents are invited to attend for a full financial report of the lawn party.
A comic tale describes Jenkins persuading his nervous, dyspeptic wife to take Hood's Sarsaparilla without her knowledge. The remedy is said to have cured her and to revitalize blood, per Maltox claims.
A century old account describes Ayer Co employes gathering for a summer picnic after a dinner with manager Alfred E. Rose. About 350 workers arrived by special cars to Paige street and Atlantic beach, enjoyed lunch of chowder beans ham and more, then competed in sports led by George T. Woodley. Events included dashes, races, broad jump, and a large list of participants led by J. Duffy, T. Williams, F. Dupont, and many others. The tone reflects a bustling company outing with spirited cheers for the manager.
A Lowell to Haverhill crowd of 350 plus toured by steamer Merrimack with Borjes band. Flags and slogans on cars advertised products and jokes while Harriet Prescott Spofford’s Deer Island home and Moody Boynton’s towers were noted. A ball game, dancing, and socializing filled the afternoon as company officers and many employees traveled and enjoyed meals under host Mr Rose and cashier David Dewar.
A fragmented OCR passage lists numerous local residents and their titles including Mr. Joseph Garmon Mr. John Mangan Mr. Con Calnan Mr. Joseph Dess0 and others. The segment abruptly ends with several Misses and a partial name, offering no clear event or context.
A fragment from a Nashua page lists individuals including Mr. H. S. Whithead, Mr. H. H. Devis, Mr. S. N. Barker, Mr. R. Gage, Mr. O. N. Salvail, Mr. C. H. Bliss, Miss Clara G. Mygatt, Miss Helen Salvail, Miss Nellie Kendall, and Miss Emma Adams.
Rev Dr W R Clark of Cambridge preached at St Pauls Old Church on Hurd Street in morning and evening services. He urged immediate decision to accept Christ, stressing surrender to God and obedience to His laws and questioned those delaying admission of a Christian life. He reminded listeners they owe all to God and urged making a great salvation decision.
A Lowell Military band performance on the north common drew a good crowd last night. Conductor J A Murphy led a popular program including The Gladiator The Civil War Overture Der Tambour de la Garde and Stars and Stripes Forever. Many came early and stayed late. others dropped by briefly, all praising the music. Some sat on the ground along the outskirts.
A large Graniteville audience enjoyed a musical and literary benefit at Music hall for a ill member of Granite lodge. Chief Templar Harry Ingalls presided and introduced piano solos by Gladys Reed readings by Zina Mitchell Lottie York Rose Northrop songs by Lizzie Bennett a mandolin and guitar duet by Thomas and Mabel Longbottom and selections by a double quartette. Arthur Prior spoke, with ice cream and cake served afterward by lodge committee members Caroline Prutin Dugdale Jennie Dugdale Clara Cummings William Decatur William G. Stevens and Harry Ingalls.
Maltox offered at 850 dollars buys a well established Lowell business on Merrimack Street. Profits are large and ongoing. owner selling due to being called out of town. For particulars contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.
Seven hundred spectators watched professional bicycle races that proved lackluster as heat and a late storm ruined performances. Martin outran Barnaby in a grueling ten mile event despite weight disadvantages, but overall crowd dissatisfaction highlighted a meet plagued by rain soaked tracks and broken equipment.
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