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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
8
The weather today is delightful with one shower before moonrise last night followed by a clear sky and refreshing breeze. Temperatures rose from 60 to 81 degrees with a barometer around 29.90 inches and 29.87 inches at 7 am and 12 m respectively.
Boston reports indications of a fair night and Sunday with rising temperatures across Massachusetts. The outlook notes warmer conditions following a cool period, with light winds and no significant precipitation expected for the region.
The column lists purchases at Steinert's 130 Merrimack Street for piano and music items and notes Dows diarrhoea and cholera syrup remains a trusted remedy. It mentions quarter day at Washington Savings Bank, a Chelmsford lawn party postponed, lightning insurance from N W Norcross & Co, and Thompson Hardware promoting picnic baskets and Eastman Kodak products. It also reports John Vane and George Prescott, Lowell fruit venders, arrested in Lawrence for fast driving and disorderly conduct.
On hot days keep a cold water sponge on the horse’s head and sponge the back after removing the harness. Loosen check reins, water frequently, drive slowly downhill, and seek shade when leaving the horse in the street. Keep harness soft, clean, and dry, avoid flapping blinders in the eyes, and clean the horse outside the stable when possible to prevent dust and irritation.
St Patrick's church hosted a nearly full monthly service honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus led by Rev Fr Saunders. The service featured a choir selection Deap in Thy Sacred Heart, solos by Dennis Murphy and Mr Green, and music by Rev Fr Riordan.
The Keith’s Boston theatre week of August 8 presents Mme Bertha Cole soloist with Symphony Orchestra, Isabelle Urquhart Sydney Wilmer Walter Vincent in a comedy sketch, Claude Gillingwater Edward J Heron Susie Willis in the roaring farce My husband’s Mother, Arthur Dunn Amie Gilroy in a singing and dancing sketch, Albertus and Bartram Indian club jugglers, and the Olympia quartet vocalists. The biograph includes Siboney landing and Vizcaya wreck, Prof Gies war pictures, and the venue promises a cool resting spot after shopping or train waiting.
The Andrews Opera company at Lakeview theatre drew large crowds with Iolanthe. C A Parker as Lord Chancellor delivered humor despite a cold, Los Johnson delighted, George Andrews impressed as Strephon, Miss Gifford and Miss Godfrey also praised for Phyllis and Queen of the Fairies. Chorus work noted as first class. Iolanthe repeats this afternoon and evening and early next week. Fra Diavolo to close the run the following three days.
A prominent Republican critic argues Huntington Hall wasted city funds and calls for thorough scrutiny of past management. The piece endorses rebuilding under economical plans, notes heating changes using a city hall boiler, and outlines suggested reconfigurations of committee rooms and entrances to improve efficiency and appearance while cutting costs.
The health of the hair shows in dryness split ends and loss of gloss. AYER'S HAIR VIGOR restores hair producing organs and promotes follicle secretions. Gray or faded hair regains color as new growth begins and luster returns.
The article discusses progress toward constructing a new hall and notes that completion will make the property more desirable for city ownership. It emphasizes that planning can wait until there is a clear prospect of building, but once finished the hall will be a better asset for the city.
Serjt Victor J Hosmer of South Billerica writes from aboard a war fleet bound for Porto Rico under Gen Miles. He recalls burial at sea of Corp Parker of Wakefield, mentions Massachusetts 6th, ships Massachusetts and Columbia, and warns sister Mary not to confuse him with another Hosmer. He notes heat, typhoid death, and hoped-for land burial in Billerica.
In a July 24 1898 dispatch from the war zone, Victor J. Hosmer reassures his father Dr. Charles E. Hosmer that he is well aboard ship. He notes blackout conditions, learning U S signal corps signaling, mentions the civil war testament, reflects on optimism about the war’s end, and promises a homecoming celebration once peace is declared. He signs off with affection from Porto Rico in the evening.
Frank Rigg, a musician, writes to his mother about burying a comrade at sea and playing Safe in the Arms of Jesus during the service. He reports being well but hungry, with only two hard tacks and half a cup of coffee three times daily, and thanks his mother for her prayers.
Lieut Hobson spoke at the Metropolitan Opera house New York recounting the sinking of the Merrimac. He described the crew’s surrender and the Spanish questioning, praising Jacky for defying orders and illustrating American naval manhood.
A Labor Day committee at city hall discussed disbursing 400 to aid a celebration by labor unions. Members included Councilmen McClusky Libby Stafford Garvey. Alderman Goward absent. Delegates from the trades council pressed for clarity on funds and event features. The committee clarified its role as custodian of the money to be spent on expenses only.
The committee debated the use of $400 for a labor celebration and whether to fund an entertainment or parade. Chairman McCluskey said payment depended on defined costs and the committee would decide the funding method. Unions will organize features they can finance with city aid and report findings at a future meeting.
Arthur Black of 7 Congress street and George Parker of 183 Mt Hope street arrived home after a five month expedition with 82 men in the Massachusetts and Alaska Gold Mining company. They reached Boston Camp above Skaguay, faced rough ice and river floods, the party split, and most returned via Vancouver after two months with earnings to fund their voyage east. Both say there is gold in Alaska but will not endure another company venture. They describe generous welcome from Thine Forever lodge in Vancouver and note a Nova Scotian who saved 15000 in ten months. The men praise Alaska weather and dispute sensational suffering reports.
The Seaside Social club known as the Lowell bootblacks held their first annual social and cake walk at Runels hall drawing about 60 couples. Shine's orchestra provided music, and a six-number program led to a cake walk with couples including James Curry and Minnie Nestor and Fred Coutemarche and Emily Clark. The first prize was a sewing stand with a gingham shirt waist. An auction of cake boxes followed. The planned boxing bout for the Brady brothers of Lowell for the 85-pound title was canceled for lack of purse. The event closed with dancing and mingling as hats stayed on and cigars were smoked between numbers. Managers listed: James Conroy, James Chisholm, William Giblin, Terrence McQuade, Joseph Tyrrell. An inscription over the hall door offered a quip about hot lunches for a fair-haired baby boy, and several embryo politicians donated four cents.
With good weather prospects rise for races at the Littleton bicycle track this afternoon. Manager Holt reports 176 entries, among the largest meets. Over 20 Lowell riders enter and EB D Cote will ride an exhibition mile paced by a quad. A five mile team pursuit pits Acton and Westford riders. The L A W racing board bulletin lists the national championship scores led by Arthur Gardner Cooper Bald Major Taylor and others.
A note to advertisers states that readers spotted their ad in the Couriex. The message urges quick follow up for inquiries and clarifies the paper’s ongoing support for local promotions.
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