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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
8
Weather report previews pleasant August conditions
Yesterday afternoon was warm but comfortable, with a pleasant night. For Massachusetts conditions show fair weather tonight and Sunday with north winds. barometer around 29.9 and temperatures near 78 to 80 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
North Winds
Lowell Daily Courier News Item Aug 18 1900
The August 18 1900 issue of the Lowell Daily Courier presents the day’s local and regional news briefings. It highlights community updates, public notices, and regional developments typical of a Saturday edition.
Local Sales and Notices Highlight Busy Industrial and Social Scene
Burn Wilson and Horne coal offers and a Pelham cigar promotion appear in city ads. Shattuck & Son advertise bicycle brakes at Prescott Street. Fred C. Church warns property owners amid frequent fires. Carpet mills and Moore mills suspend portions for two weeks. Heland’s Dracut sale draws large crowd with top horse price $175 and low $101. Lowell evening high school alumni meet at Burbank hall with new members and a program. next gathering Sept 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Horne
Shattuck & Son
Prescott Street
Fred C. Church
Moore Mills
North Chelmsford
Heland
Dracut
Keyes
Lowell Evening High School
Burbank Hall
Hed
Azalea club hosts Bellegrove social with 100 couples
The Azalea club held its second pleasant sociable at Bellegrove last evening. Atwood's orchestra provided music for dancing from 8 until 12, attended by about 100 couples. Senior officers included General manager John Quinn and floor director Stanley O'Brien among a list of 14 assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalea Club
Bellegrove
Atwood
John Quinn
Joseph Mongrain
Stanley O’brien
Philip McNeeley
Patrick Tarpuaids
John J. Hubin
Joseph J. O’brien
Daniel F. Donohoe
Charles Larkin
Daniel Clark
Connie McCarthy
Oscar Perault
Local baseball actions heat South common and Atherton
The West Ends of Lawrence and Elm boost a 25 purse game on the South common this afternoon. Northlands face Lowell Machine shop at Atherton after North Ends beat the Machinists 16 to 8 last Saturday. The Collinsvilles meet Golf Falls, while the Merrimack Social Athletic club plays Edwin Morrissey's team for a 25 purse. The winner advances to a 50 purse showdown against the Mysteries or the Lowell Machine shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Strong Elm
South
Northlands
Lowell Machine Shop
Atherton
North Ends
Machini Shops
Collinsvilles
Golf Falls
Fletchers
Merrimack Social Athletic Club
Edwin Morrissey
Mysteries
Practical Press Matter in New York Dramatic Mirror
An editorial on a Practical Press Matter by Ormsby A. Court of Park Theatre fame appears in this week's New York Dramatic Mirror. The issue carries a full column on the topic on the editorial page, drawing discussion beyond the theatre world and noting Manchester Union in context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Dramatic Mirror
Ormsby A. Court
Park Theatre
Manchester Union
Building Trades Council Plans Labor Day Arrangements
At a meeting in the Middle street hall the Building Trades council discussed Labor Day matters and arrangements are being completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Middle Street
Contagious Hospital Clears As Ten Recover
Ten patients remain in the contagious hospital and all are reported doing well. They will be discharged soon and the facility may close if no new cases arise. The Brancouvier family father was discharged Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contagious Hospital
Brancouvier
Hiram Smith Reflects on Bryan Speech in Car Ride
In a crowded streetcar, Mrs. Hiram Smith debates Mr. Bryan's ideas on imperialism and independence. She critiques conquest, territories, and self governance with humor and sharp observations, while the narrator notes her lively, outspoken views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Hiram Smith
Abraham Lincoln
Florida
Louisana
Arizona
Childern
Spain
Bryan
Jordan
McKinley
Washington
United States
Philipers
Fam
Bedlam
Day Nursery Picnic Draws Gratitude From Lowell Citizens
Generals letter credits over 100 children and working mothers for a successful August 4 Day Nursery picnic at Oaklands. Mills and merchants donated toys and prizes, 50 workers volunteered, 2500 free car rides were offered, and the Lowell Military Band performed free for children. The note lists many named local contributors and thanks the public for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
the Citizen
Pvicnic
Oaklands
Lowel
Neat
Partlett & Dow
Thompson Hardware Company
W. T. S. Bartlett
Merrimack Street Hardware Company
Pravzer and Company
James A. Murphy
Charles Downs
James H. Buckley
Albert F. Shaw
J. Roach
Henry Heaps
I. Quigley
A. Hill
James Kegan
W. C. Bartlett
George Fayward
T. F. Hill
A. Kerr
W. Gilson
J. Stavely
T.reason
E. Kittredge
Pallagher
P. Johnson
W. Clark
Informal Dance At Willow Dale Cottagers Hall
Willow Dale cottagers hosted an informal dance at Mascuppie lake last night with W E Savage decorating the hall. About 20 couples danced to McElroy's Orchestra in a cosy setting featuring lanterns flags and a painting of the lake. Attendees included City Auditor Chase and many local families. committee members were W B Savage Victor Jewett Max Fels E W Young and Harry Cohen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascuppie Lake
Willow Dale
W. E. Savage
City Auditor
Chase
J. W. W. Tilton
E. W. Young
George W. Colon
W. Hayes
Victor Jewett
Max Fels
Harry Cohen
Frank Jewett
August Fels
Juan Bowers
Geo. Bowers
McElroy’s Orchestra
Lowell Hospital Treats Several After Workplace Incidents
John Gallagher, 21, of 10 West Third Street, treated for a lacerated right leg below the knee at Lowell Hospital. Patrick Derrick, 27, of 130 Merrimack Street, admitted for burns on his right hand from boiling water. Apostolis Vathopulos, Greek worker on Merrimack, injured his right hand and finger in machinery. Robert Stringer, a diphtheria patient, discharged yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gallagher
West Third Street
Lowell Hospital
Patrick Derrick
Merrimack Street
Apostolis Vathopulos
Merrimack
Robert Stringer
Lawn Party Draws Lowell Guests at South Lawrence
A large crowd from Centralville attended a lawn party at St. Patrick's church in South Lawrence last night. Rev. John J. Gilday, former St. Michael's pastor, presided. Dancing and fireworks thrilled attendees as many Lowell residents rode the late Lawrence car home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville
St. Patrick's Church
South Lawrence
John J. Gilday
St. Michael's Church
Lowell
Lawrence
Interesting Topics Chosen by Lowell Pastors For Tomorrow
A roundup of Sunday services in Lowell area churches lists morning and evening preaching plans. Rev. R. A. Beard, D.D., of Cambridge. Rev. F. I. Nelley. Rev. L. Norman Leith. Rev. J. F. Allen. Prof. Hicks. Rev. Bowley Green. Rev. N. W. Devyeneau. and others are slated to preach at All Saints Chelmsford First Trinitarian Westminster Eliot Paige Street Free Baptist Christadelphian etc. Special union services and musical offerings led by Mrs Anna Ellis Dexter are noted, with topics spanning Christian teachings and intrapersonal themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints
Chelmsford
R. A. Beard
D. D
Cambridge
Kirk Street
F. I. Nelley
Jesus
Westminster Presbyterian
L. Norman Leith
J. F. Allen
Worthen Street
Baptist Church
N. W. Devyeneau
Eliot Congregational
Prof. Hicks
Andover
Bowley Green
West Fifth Street
Paige Street Free Baptist
Christadelphian Ecclesia
Wyman
Seventh Day Adventists
Old Highland Hall
First Spiritualist Society
Barnsclif Grove
Chelmsford Street
Fannie Allyn
Stoneham
Martha
Mary
Highland
Highland M.bi
Middlesex Frees Baptist
Anna Ellis Dexter
Advent Christian’ Church
St. Paul’s M. E
C. S. Tillebrown
Ayer
C. H. Stowell
Hillside Church
Dracut
Elizabeth S. Tobey
Boston
Royal P. Richardson
F. B
E. R. Caswell
North Scituate
R. L
Middlesex Village
First Presbyterian Church
Wigginville Chapel
Charles R. McNally
Worthen Street Baptist Church
Nettie J. Roberts
Cornet
Paige Street
French Baptist
French Baptist of
Lawrence
N. W. Deveneau
French Methodist Church of
Worcester
Evangelist Hammond to Lead Tabernacle Services Tomorrow
The third Sunday of special Tabernacle services features Rev E P Hammond D D preaching on The Conversion of Children in the morning. A 3 pm mass meeting for all ages will follow, with parents and teachers invited to speak with children after the address. Mrs Dexter to sing, W A Stanes to discuss India, and relatives General Porter and wife expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
E. P. Hammond
D. D
Mrr. Hammond
N. H
Hammond
YMCA Sunday Meeting Held Outdoors By Rev A E Wilson
The men’s meeting at the Y M C A Sunday afternoon will be outside as usual addressed by Rev A E Wilson pastor of Paige street Baptist church. All men invited. Salem half century wheel run pins available at office Saturday evening for those entitled. Waltham fun samples on exhibition then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Wilson
Paige Street Baptist Church
Salem
Bank books found in Pelham theft case
Elizabeth W. Tyler of Pelham New Hampshire was robbed weeks ago at Mechanics Savings Bank losing a hand satchel with over $50 and bank books totaling about $3000. Bank books were found Thursday night under a stairway in the Cummiskey block by Officer Clements and returned to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Savings Bank
Elizabeth W. Tyler
Pelham
N. H
Clements
Cummiskey
Market Street
Morning and Afternoon Musical and Evangelistic Services
Morning program features Anthem Sing Unto God by West Ladies quartette and solos by Miss Rogers with Sermon. Afternoon Union evangelistic services present Mrs Anne Ellis Dexter solo, followed by song service. Anthem Arise Shine performed by group. male quartette Steal Away and God Bless My Boy by F B Hill. Organist Beirly Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ladies’ Quartette
Fiotow
Roger
Rodger
Lewis
Stanley
Miss Rogers
Union Evangelistic Services
Anne Ellis Dexter
Buck
McMain
Mason
Floyd
Boy
F. B. Hill
Nashua Fair Promises Big Open Air Show and Bargain Rates
The Nashua fair at Nashua Driving Park runs September 3 4 6 and 7 with costly vaudeville acts signed for the open air shows both forenoon and afternoon. Railroads offer reduced rates from all New Hampshire sections. Labor Day opening, end on Thursday after. Highlights include bicycle racing Monday a firemen muster Wednesday and daily horse racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua Fair
Nashua
New England
New Hampshire
Evangelist Hammond and Stanes Lead India Mission Meetings
Public gospel meetings are scheduled this evening in the chapel of the Branch with Evangelist Hammond W A Stanes and Mrs Anna Ellis Dexter Solvist expected to speak. The event promises religious outreach across communities and draws local attendees seeking spiritual guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Hammond
W. A. Stanes
India
Anna Ellis Dexter
Mark Avery Dislocates Shoulder in Maine Lighthouse Fall
Mr. Mark A. Avery of Leroy street is nursing a dislocated shoulder after an accident on a lighthouse off Long Island Maine. He fell while descending from the lighthouse to a boat and was rowed seven miles before receiving medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark A. Avery
Leroy Street
Long Island
Maine
Avery
Coming Woman Taller Than Man Sparks Debate
Some observers fault the era by claiming the coming woman will outgrow the coming man in height and stature, a trend that stirs discussions about gender roles and social expectations.
Canton’s waiseng lottery scheme exposed inPearson’s Weekly
The waiseng lottery from Canton uses 1000 tickets numbered by The Thousand Character Classic. Players back 20 surnames, and prizes go to those whose lists match the most successful candidates in exams. The farmer profits from 30-40 percent, with tickets sometimes diverted to self and “tips” used to forecast favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan Tan
Pot
Canton
Ike Our Smiths
Jones
Straits Settlements
China
Pearson's Weekly
Bilge Water Oddities and Rent Notices
A collector’s snippet recalls Miss Mary H. Kingsley on bilge water’s odor aboard hospital ships and a rotting elephant, then shifts to rental ads: stores, tenements near the Northern depot, Belvidere Centralville Highlands listings, and a country house with barn for summer from T. H. Phillips at 4 Central street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Africa
Mary H. Kingsley
Chambers's Journal
Belvidere
Cenralville
Highlands
T. H. Plliott
Central Street
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