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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1898

Page

5

Reed Renominated by Republicans in First Maine District

Portland Aug 2 Republicans of Maine First District renominate Reed at convention with full attendance. James O Bradbury presided and speeches praised Reed’s long service and steadfast leadership. Symonds recalled past campaigns and strong district support for Reed's Congressional bid.

Portland Maine James O. Bradbury Saco Asher C. Hinds EB. F. Gowell Berwick Bradbury Reed J. W. Symonds Lancaster Hall Congress

Maine GOP convention endorses Reed and principles

The Maine Republican convention adopted resolutions heartily endorsing Mr Reed and the declaration of principles from the state convention last June, then adjourned.

Maine Reed

Mysterious assault on Baltimore family hints at triple murder

In Slammer's alley Baltimore police found Mrs Hannah Lillis widow 38? with her daughter Winnie 7 and Mrs Bessie Whetler 29 gravely wounded by an axe blow near the wharves. Two black suspects detained then released. victims in hospital with poor prospects of recovery. No motive or assault is evident.

Baltimore Hannah Lillis Winnie Lillis Bessie Whetler

Westernland returns with Bourgogne disaster bodies

The steamer Westernland, arriving from the Antipodes, reports sighting 26 men and two women floating with life belts, believed to be victims of the Bourgogne disaster, as of today in New York.

New York Westernland Antipodes Bourgogne

Reed Nominated by Acclamation for Maine District

In Portland a convention nominated Hon. Thomas B. Reed for Congress with loud acclaim. Reed praised supporters and declined to open a campaign, noting harmony in the district and a need to uphold time-honored institutions while addressing postwar challenges. He commended soldiers and sailors and thanked the committee for their sustained good will.

Congress Thomas B. Reed Portland Maine H. H. Burbank Saco Reed Mr. Reed Mr.Reed

Boston and Louisville Tie in 12 Inning Tilt

In Louisville on August 2 the Bostons and Louisvilles battled to a 12 inning draw as darkness halted play. Both clubs fielded brilliantly in a pitchers game, ending with the score tied when called.

Louisville Bostons Louisvilles

Baseball scores from latest set of games

Cincinnati beat New York 7 to 5. Pittsburgh defeated Washington 2 to 0. Philadelphia won over Cleveland 9 to 1. The St Louis at Brooklyn game was postponed.

Cincinnati New York Pittsburg Washington Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis P. CG Boston Cleveland Ee Baltimore Wee Chicago Eens Brooklyn Louisville Olathe Ae

Dean's ointment offers instant skin relief cure

An advertisement for Dean's ointment promises relief and permanent cure for eczema scald head hives and itching. The claim notes availability at any drug store.

Dean

Transfer of Goodrow Liquor License Refused

At a regular police board meeting licenses granted include Auctioneer Meyer Vadher transfer 386 to 602 Merrimack street and several common victuallers and junk collectors. Paul Biscornet’s license at 65 Hanover street was revoked. Protest by Rev Fr Gagnon against Goodrow Co transfer from 613 Merrimack street to 96 Ford street cites school traffic and French Canadian sentiment. Frederick Lawton objects to nearby Mack premises on Ford street. Petitions withdrawn after legal review. Officer Whittaker charged with patrol failures and fined thirty days pay. The note ends with mention of early golden rod bloom and a family visit to Bear Hill pond.

Board of Police Meyer Vadher Merrimack Street Common Victuallers William B. Winship High Street Frances Kenneson Boulevard Paul Biscornet Colburn Street Phebe Daigie Middlesex Street John Coxe Chambers Street Mark McHale East Chelmsford Robert F. Martin Adams Street Hanover Street Fr. Gagnon Goodrow & Co Ford Street Canal Bridge Frederick Lawton G. Mack

Returned from Cuba Adelbert Ames Jr convalesces at home

Adelbert Ames Jr the younger son of Brigadier General Adelbert Ames has returned home convalescent from fever after accompanying his father to Santiago as secretary. He was ill after the surrender and endured a harsh voyage home. General Ames is in good health and has resumed with his troops. Adjutant Butler Ames and Quartermaster Sergeant Gardner W Pearson report steady progress in Porto Rico.

Adelbert Ames, Jr Adelbert Ames Santiago United States Young Ames Ames Cuba Adjt Butler Ames Sixth Regiment Porto Rico Gardner W. Pearson

Chelmsford Lunch Breaker Notes and Departures

Dr F R Rix and family are at Baker's Island cottage for two weeks. Superintendent George H Knowlton and family left for Maine for August due to Mrs Knowlton's mother illness. Unitarian lawn party set for Wednesday evening at Emersons grounds. Central Congregational plans summer outing at Warrens Grove on the same day. In Knowltons absence, Dr E H Chamberlin, school committee chair, may issue labor certificates.

F. R. Rix Baker's Island George H. Knowlton Maine Knowlton Unitarian Society James P. Emerson Central Congregational Society Warren's Grove E. H. Chamberlin

Local notices and garden notes from a New England town

Mrs Johnson returns home after boarding at Mrs Parker's. Mrs J R Cobleigh and two children visited Princeton. Boxborough Sabbath school joins South Acton for a Lake Walden picnic. Church service to resume the first Sunday in August after a four week vacation. Mrs 8 J Dodge spent days in Somerville. Mrs Brown comfortable. Chimney Swift nests in kitchen chimney. Flower mission carried by W C T U with Miss Loring handling August first three weeks. Birds and nests active including vesper sparrow, kingbird, robin. blossoms of cardinal flower and foxglove. Mr Morton Raymond and family at Simeon Wetherbee's. George Whitcomb and wife at Nagog. Roadsides rich with acrimony and vervain. dodder weaving in copse and dell. Last grange programme mostly business with orchestra. A fair and lawn party planned. Huckleberries ripe. rag fringed orchid blooming among bushes. purple fringed orchid by meadow brook and queen of the meadow and water.

Morton Raymond Simeon Wetherbee George Whitcomb Nagog

Funeral of Mrs Harriet Moulton Held at Forest Hills

The funeral for Mrs Harriet Moulton formerly of this city was held yesterday from her Union terrace residence Forest Hills Boston conducted by Rev Dean of Forest Hills Methodist church. She aided hundreds through 40 years of residence with broad charity and was beloved by many. Flowers from children grandchildren and friends testified to her memory. She was born in Windham New Hampshire 66 years ago and moved here after marriage. her husband Oliver Moulton had been superintendent of Forest Hills cemetery. Body sent to Lowell to be buried with her husband.

Harriet M. Moulton Union Terrace Morton St. Forest Hills Boston Moulton Oliver Moulton Forest Hills Cemetery Dean Forest Hills Methodist Church Japan Summer Street St. Peter's Church Fr. McDonough Michael McGlinchy Jeremiah McGlinchy Hugh McDevitt James McHugh William McLean James McGlinn

Summers Abroad From Salem To Old Orchard Beach

A long list of residents and visitors are noted by location and destination for summer vacations across New England and Massachusetts. Names tied to Salem Me South Strafford Vt Albrough Springs Vt and many others head to spots like Old Orchard Beach York Beach North Beach N H Crescent Beach Cape Cod and Weld Me for two weeks to extended stays. several plans include lectures trips to Ireland France and Canada with family travel and social outings.

H. W. Folsom Albrough Springs H. AL. Whitney Windham N. H F. H. Hodges Lynn W. A. Eastman Southport Ellen M. White Westport Point Mass J. H. Hogan York Beach Charles W. Brown Old Orchard Beach James Peabody Juniper Point J. A. Foote Ocean Wavehouse Rye North Beach Pillsbury Mattapoiset Rev Wm. Merrill Fitzwilliam Depot Jane Swapp Pigeon Cove Carrie H. Wadleigh North Falmouth H. E. Gray Frederic A. B. Harrison Helen Eva Emily B. G. Fullerton W. H. Turner Lottie Rollins Charlie Lillian Gertrude Royal Henry Leith Lowell House Sterling Camp Ground C. I. Hood Company Alice ‘Tilton Lilla Holgate Kittie Weight Georges Mills Lake Sunapee Alice Chase

Boston and New York Markets Report by Bright Sears Co

Financial brief from Boston and New York markets reported by Bright Sears & Co. The dispatch notes market activity in New York with insights on price movements and notable trades. Specifics on securities and figures are limited in the fragment.

Bright, Sears & Co

Actress Henrietta Rau known on stage as Henrietta Beluer dies

Mrs Henrietta Rau an actress known to the stage as Henrietta Beluer died Monday morning in New York City She played leading parts in East Lynne and The Lady of Lyons chiefly on the road Ephraim W Sells elder of the Sells Bros a famous circus figure died in Columbus Ohio Monday of Brights disease

Henrietta Rau Henrietta Beluer New York City Ephraim W. Sells Sells Bros Cirecus Columbus Bright

Blouse waists for boys offered at 25 cents each

A. G. Pollard & Co advertises a large lot of boys blouse waists in light percales and cheviots at 25 cents. The items are described as well made and good values, largely former higher price lines from earlier in the season.

A. G. Pollard & CO

Auction sale at 223 Central street in Fiske's block

We shall sell without limit or reserve for cash to the highest bidders at mortgagee's sale in the basement of store 223 Central street Fiske's block tomorrow after noon at half-past two o'clock. Items listed include three chamber sets parlor set dining room set lady's desk roll-top desk toilet sets carpets pictures kitchen furniture range stoves crib mattresses and more rain or shine.

Central Street Fiske

Death notices for Howard and William B Sharp

In the city on August 2 Howard Kelly infant son of William and Kate Kelly died at 247 Dutton Street. William B Sharp aged 30 died on August 2 at 59 Chestnut Street. A Chicago Evening Post quotation follows.

Kelly Dutton Street Howard Kelly William Kate Kelly Sharp Chestnut Street William B. Sharp

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