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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
8
In August, bun rises at 4.58, moon rises at 2.31 a m, bun sets at 6.35, and the length of day is 13.57 hours. This summary records observed daily astronomical timings and the resulting daylight duration.
Yesterday afternoon and night were fine and today continues similar. Temperature readings in the 29.75 to 29.77 range with 74 Indications. Boston reports fair weather for Massachusetts with moderate temperatures tonight and Thursday and north winds.
The City advertises Try Horne's coal and Pelham cigars, and promotes durable cast iron furnaces with no sheet iron or steel plate. It notes a large assortment of furnaces, ranges, parlor stoves, kitchen furnishing goods, and repairs. Address at No. 463 Merrimack Street.
A second blaze was found at Chas. H. Hanson's Rock street barn last evening around 8 30. It matched last Sunday's fire, which caused several hundred dollars in losses. A bundle of wallpaper was burning under the run in the rear and was quickly put out by an employee.
The Talbot Mills band will perform Thursday evenings in March at Norgi Billeri ca. The program includes Sousa selections such as El Capitan and Chinese march, plus Marina and Empress pieces. Also featured are Newton Cornet solo Empress and a Darkey Shindig, with The Blue and the Gray, An Evening Lullaby, and other tunes.
The Y M C A cycle club schedules a half century run to Waltham for next Saturday afternoon. Riders may start anytime between 12 noon and 8 pm. A gold plated pin will be awarded, with a sample on display in Dow Pharmacy window at Central and Merrimack, visible from the street. Open to all.
Solomon Grant, an eighteen year old Russian, had his arm badly lacerated late yesterday afternoon at the Bigelow Carpet company mill. His arm was caught in a carding machine and he was taken to the Lowell hospital. Averard Deering, a diphtheria patient at the same hospital, was reported as dangerously ill late last night.
Three inmates of the contagion hospital were released yesterday afternoon and two more will be discharged today. If no new cases arise, the facility will be cleared by week’s end.
Albert W. Buel suggests dividing Porto Rico into six or seven districts centered on San Juan Arecibo Mayaguez Ponce Cayey and other hubs. He advocates annual district fairs with prizes or decorations to spur emulation, showcase women’s lace and guava products, and hold an insular fair in San Juan during carnival week, a voyage worth to see.
Mrs L S McFillimmey of Washington D C recalls a morning heart fright after coffee without cream or sugar and credits Postum Cereal Food Coffee with stabilizing her heart. She explains proper brewing and notes a friend improved after four heaping teaspoons per pint and fifteen minutes of boiling.
Keegan known as Plugger Pat hung on to the tandem of McIntosh and O'Brien on the Tyngsboro highway securing a near finish beside them. The seven and a half mile race arose from a $25 bet between Henry E. Dunham and William Hazleton with Dunham claiming victory if Keegan lagged 25 yards behind at the tape. Keegan kept within two feet of the tandem most of the way as the crowd surged along and a late crash injured a spectator rider Davis, who suffered a fractured collar bone and a head injury as an ambulance carried him to hospital.
Diamond Dust notes a big talk and heavy betting for next Saturday's Fairgrounds showdown between the Emmetts and their rivals the Elms. The purse is $50 with city championship on the line, lineups listed, plus a Shamrocks manager promising a rematch. Forge Village plans a married versus single men game that afternoon, featuring Rockwell, Whig ham, King, Cockroft, and Defoe, and eyeing a future game with Westford Academy.
Narcis Drouin, arrested in a John Street lodging house while intoxicated, lies in critical condition at the city farm. He fell two nights ago, suffered severe bruising to the legs and a grievous facial injury, and has not regained consciousness since being taken there. Police were alerted during the ambulance run and found him unconscious, with his shoes used as a pillow.
Train 184 of the Boston and Maine line, first division of the White Mountain express, blew a cylinder near the new situated house at Owells while departing IT Owell yesterday afternoon. Yard master Paul McDonald and another worker narrowly escaped scalding as escaping steam erupted. The incident caused about a 20 minute delay while a replacement engine was secured and the second division of the express was held up.
A historical fragment blends a discussion of Confucianism Taoism Buddhism and Mohammedanism with an illustrated Virginia tale of a toy castle. It contrasts Chinese religious diversity and missionary challenges with a Virginia summer project building a detailed two and a half foot castle complete with towers battlements drawbridge and heraldic banner.
Rosa Cox a 26 year old of New York City was drowned in a canoeing accident on the upper Charles near Norumbega Park in Newton. Her escort Marshall Mays was rescued exhausted. Cox's body recovered about 8:15 pm near a hazardous, eight foot depth current area.
Samuel L. Davis of 56 Blossom Street was injured after a bicycle race crowd dispersal on the State highway above the boulevard. He suffered a deep scalp cut and a fractured collarbone and was transported to Lowell General Hospital. Davis was among about 1500 spectators when the crowd rushed away after the Keegan event and a tandem team race. He fell head downward during the crush.
George Cabot Lodge son of Senator Lodge and his bride Matilda Davis continue their understated nuptial celebration in the Boston area. They arrived Monday evening at 5 30 in a carriage drawn by a white horse and dined at the Bedford House before driving toward Concord. The couple attracted attention yet kept details private, mingling with summer guests at Nahant.
Reading fireman Harry Jones of the Great Falls branch passenger train suffered a four inch forehead gash and severe head bruising after being struck by a switch target outside mill No 1 of the Great Falls Manufacturing company in Somersworth New Hampshire. A local doctor ordered his transfer to Massachusetts General Hospital and he was taken to Boston on the next train.
A Woman's Journal quip recalls a Frenchman sinking in a steamer chair who replies that he has not breakfasted but rather has not breakfasted. The exchange shows subtleties of humor in perilous travel.
Call at our stove and get a sample. The demonstrator will explain its merits. The best stove polish ever produced. Non inflammable. Can be used on a red hot stove.
SPORTING GOODS HEADQUARTERS offers a wide assortment of sports gear in Middlesex County. They stock golf clubs and balls, base ball equipment from Spalding Reach Draper Maynard, jerseys for cycling and football, sweaters, striking bags, boxing gloves, Indian clubs, dumb-bells, supporters, and gymnasium wear at low prices. Corner Central and Market 87.
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