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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
6
The article reviews the August Sunday school lesson on Matthew 18 21 35 focusing on forgiveness seventy times seven and the parable of the debt owed to the king. It discusses mercy, judgment, and the need to forgive others from the heart, linking to New Testament themes and the mystery of the kingdom. A separate note mentions a local Tombstone Bee novelty group tidying graveyard monuments.
Rev 8 H Doyle Torie Zeal Luke 16 1 13. The lesson explains the parable of the unjust steward and its interpretation urging Christians to use prudence and zeal like worldly rivals to advance heavenly interests. The application calls for greater wisdom in serving God and a prayer meeting with explanations and Bible readings.
The conference lifted fog of complacent ignorance about evangelicals, reducing aloofness that alienates others. Attendees saw no division of faith but Christ in all, challenging parish pride and urging unity across churches and social strata.
A church bulletin notes mixed zeal within the faith community as older and new members mobilize under God. It asserts ongoing, earnest effort and vigilance of old guards, with much being attempted to spread the gospel, predicting eventual universal recognition of Christ's lordship.
The Lutheran Observer notes wealth and scholarship do not grant grace and that God shows no favoritism. Jesus sought the lost, not respectable sinners, and pastors should do likewise by bringing in the lost whether rich or poor. God will attend to the rest.
The sleeve trend of 1900 likely to lift women's mood and welcome the bishop sleeve revival, with fashion observers predicting its return. The note highlights a mood boost tied to new sleeve silhouettes and period-chic elegance.
A compact patent medicine notice touts Hood's Pills as cures for liver ills biliousness and indigestion with easy dosing and simple use. The claim highlights rapid relief and broad usefulness for headaches and related discomfort.
Middlesex County reports funeral services for Mrs Hattie M Lambrick held yesterday at her home with interment in Machias Missouri. Undertaker Bartlett assisted. Wilson Greenwood, son of Geo P Greenwood, died Thursday morning after a short illness.
Everett Small has stayed with John Henry Clark in New Boston and left for Woonsocket with his wife to visit cousins for a few weeks. Abbie Larkin and Nellie Larkin are vacationing with relatives in Graniteville and Lynn Beach respectively. Clifford Wheeler, who fell from a bicycle at Wannalanoilt Park, is reported much improved.
Mr and Mrs Anderson Griffin of Peace spent Sunday with relatives. Miss Bertha Woodbury visits grandparents in South Westford. The suspender shop ends 33 hours weekly since July 18 and will resume 58 hours Monday. Miss Eva Smith of Carlisle visits grandparents. Mrs Carrie Nye and daughter Mamie from Boston visit Mrs L J Smith.
Miss Etta Moore enjoys her annual vacation with Miss Josephine Newhall covering. Cranall sisters visited their sister in Arlington while Staples toured Portland Maine. Warren started a western trip. Unitarian ladies thank Backlog club of Littleton for help at entertainment. Randall library closed for annual book inspection. Mrs. W A Wood and daughter Louise camp at Lake Magog. Tax bills distributed by Harry Hale. A break in at the A J Smith carriage house last Friday night stole blankets robes and whips, then extended to Munroe’s with a new harness.
Middlesex North Pomona Grange plans a Willow Dale picnic on Thursday August 16 inviting all grangers and families. The first and second juries 1895 will hold their fifth reunion at Willow Dale on Saturday August 25 with families and friends welcome. The August grange meeting was postponed to August 23 due to the North Middlesex Pomona union picnic. An entertainment and medal contest last Friday drew good attendance with readings and songs by local residents. Sylvanus E. Hinckley won the silver medal. Dr. E. C. Atwood and daughter Evelyn visit Westford and Winthrop, Miss Atwood having studied music abroad. A Congregational church concert is planned next Sunday morning by the Sunday school and choir. Rev. E. H. Roper and wife are vacationing in Ingonish, C. B. L.
Reverend Lyman Mevis preached at the Orthodox church with topics Growth and Cultivation of the Soul and What it is to be a Christian. Mrs Mevis and family visit Carlisle. A porcupine 15% pounds was killed near Capt H W Wilson meadow by Mason Wheeler of Concord. George Smith takes a fortnights vacation from store duties. Assessors completed the 1900 valuation with a five decade list and counts of livestock. Hutchinson makes a Boston trip selling produce.
Francis F Walker chairman of the overseers of the poor and school committee faced a devastating lightning strike Monday night. His barn and hay crop were burned, along with a horse seven cows grain and farm equipment. Four horses and fourteen cows were inside. three horses and seven cows were saved by Walker and his sons as neighbors were too distant to help in time. The house nearby was saved despite proximity to the blaze.
The town calls a special meeting for Saturday evening to decide on funding repairs for old sheds behind the Unitarian church and to discuss heating, fire escape for Centre school, and high school laboratory facilities. Ground has been cleared for a manufacturing building near South Sudbury station, two stories high with a brick engine house. The M B P Sunday school picnic at Boone's pond grove is postponed one week due to bad weather.
Ayer canceled last Saturdays ball game and will reschedule. Graniteville star catcher Bert DeRoehn will play for Pepperell against Milford next Saturday Aug 11 at East Pepperell, and will also catch Kerrin of the Connecticut State league the following Saturday. Fred Defoe signed with Forge Village and debuted well behind the plate. Reed attended the Elks carnival at Combination Park. William Grant and James Stuart Jr had a bicycle collision on Main Street. Stuart was shaken up and his wheel damaged. Next Saturday Nabnassett Grove hosts a 100 yard race between Frank Shattuck and Bony of North Chelmsford for a special prize. The “big 12” will appear. Forge Village dancers enjoyed Perry’s orchestra at a village event. James Ledwith, recently injured, can go out. J A Healy bought the village clubhouse from Allan Cameron heirs. Harriet Wall and daughter Nellie of Watertown visiting locals.
Miss Edna Ames died at her mother’s home in East Pepperell after a relapse from typhoid fever. Born September 3, 1879, she leaves a mother, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral at her home with Rev. H. W. Smith officiating. Floral tributes included a white aster column topped by a dove. Local residents noted electric lighting, school report cards, and social club meetings while a boating accident at Mention’s pond near Oak Hill left Eddie Kilburn dead.
The prayer meeting committee chaired by Miss Carrie P Webber will oversee a Christian Endeavor gathering next Sabbath evening on the subject Zeal. A fire alarm was sounded for four days due to a meadow fire near the Concord river, with men kept on duty until rain on Wednesday. Edwin H Blake's cottage at the bridge was feared to be in danger Saturday. Dr Edward E Hamblen has purchased the home and stable of Mr John F Richardson at Main and Spring, previously home to Dr Wyman and Dr Boyden. George N Blake son of Arthur W travels across the Atlantic with his uncle Fred Blake to Paris and other sites. The Bedford house under Manager Tibbetts remains a popular heated-term retreat with full occupancy and nearby boarders. A new outside paint job improves its look. Mr G C Skilton lost a cow recently run down by an electric car, with several broken ribs and a leg. Mr J H Brown attended Supt Greene who then slaughtered the animal.
A long list of churches across Chelmsford and surrounding streets outlines Sunday services. Many denominations are noted including Baptist, Free Will, Methodist, Universalist, Unitarian, Catholic, and more with sermon times at 10:30 or 11, afternoon sessions, Sunday schools at noon or 12, and various youth engagements and prayer meetings.
Boston and Philadelphia steamers offer tri weekly sailings from Boston to Philadelphia and back. Schedules run Tuesday Thursday Saturday from Boston and Monday Wednesday Friday from Philadelphia at 3 P.M. Fleet includes Grecian Indian Parghian Spartan with up to date amenities. Fare 10 dollars, excursion 18 with meals and berth. Agents: P Ying Central Wharf Boston and George C Eckhardt 338 South Delaware Ave Philadelphia.
The Ocean House offers a modern hotel on the coast with unrivaled views from Cape Ann to the Isles of Shoals and Boar's Head. It features a large casino with vaudeville, bowling, billiards, and dancing, plus electric car lines to nearby towns and trains. Rooms are 1.00 to 1.50 daily on the European plan with a fine cafe and reasonable rates. Apply to W. B. Chipman Hampton NH.
ARIS promotes views of Paris and the Exposition of 1900 priced weekly as 10 cents per part. A 20 part series will form a large volume of 820 art scenes. subscribers pay 2 dollars for all parts postpaid. Clubs and advertisers urged to participate with mailed orders to New Century Company, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York.
Advertises the Yusea Mantle as producing 50 percent more light and three times the strength, claiming long life and brightness. Says it costs less than half a cent per hour with 100 candle power per light, sold at the office. Also offers first class gas cooking ranges on installments.
Gas price includes a discount for prompt payment. Delivered gas incurs no charge for meter use or for running supply from the street main into consumer cellars. Orders left at the office are promptly attended to.
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