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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1896
Page
8
A historical August calendar lists days of Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat with dates 4 5 6 10 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 and includes sunrise times 5.03 and moonset 7.17 p m. sun set 6.29 and length of day 18.26 hours.
Yesterday afternoon and night were pleasant with cool morning today. Sky cloudless at noon, air not too warm. Temperatures ranged from 64 to 79 while barometer rose to 29.90. Indications show fair tonight and warmer conditions on Wednesday for Massachusetts.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports Concord lodge Fraternal Helpers initiate one candidate and Lowell lodge Odd Ladies initiate one candidate. A statuette of Fr Garin is shown in H C McOsker’s window. Salvation Army hosts visiting officers. A sound money rally may occur after the campaign fair opens. Princess lodge Daughters of St George plan a reception at Post 185 hall for grand lodge delegates. The Lawton Guards drill under Captain Costello and Lieut Barnes, with uniforms arriving tonight. The Continentals to reorganize as a McKinley club at Republican headquarters Wednesday. Registrars drop over 1300 names from voter check lists. total voters expected to exceed last year. Coal sellers tout best quality. W E Livingston offers winter supply services at 15 Thorndike Street.
Miss Lulu Lyons travels to Sharon Springs and Miss Nellie Richardson stays at Salisbury Beach. Officer Peter Corcoran vacations at Pike's Lake. Mrs. Dr. Gladwin visits Mrs. J. W. Shepard in Chelsea. Al McCurdy and Martin Reidy return from Sun vacation. Mrs. F. P. Coggeshall and Miss Coggeshall head to Canada for weeks. Eugene G. Russell observes the Lancaster parade in the White Mountains. Mrs. G. D. Farley sails to Ocean Park Old Orchard for two weeks. Mrs. John G. Leith and children visit Woon socket R. L. Hotel gossip coins Piazzaritis. Names from New York and Boston appear among weekend guests. Campers Ralph Bean et al. stay at Long Pond.
In this city on August 24 at 105 Paige street Richard Moore aged 67. Also on August 24 at the Old Ladies Home Mrs James Wilson aged 80. And on August 23 Edward Donahoe aged 26.
The lands and buildings committee examined eight ventilation proposals for Bartlett and Carter Street schools. Inspector White warned plans are deficient and no scheme should be approved without contractor guarantees. committee plans to seek inspector’s recommended changes and await state action.
For the week ending August 22 1896 population was 85 700 with 47 total deaths including 27 under five. Death rate 28.5 per 1000, down from 36.8 and 39.4 in the prior two weeks. Infectious diseases listed include typhoid fever six diphtheria three measles four and other causes with two deaths from acute lung diseases and two from whooping cough.
Eight year old William McGann of Coburn Street cut his foot on a broken bottle, was taken by ambulance to St. John's Hospital where the wound was dressed, and then returned home.
A two year old son of Robert Hartley of Epping Street Wigginville was badly burned last night by the upseting of a bottle of carbolic acid. The liquid burned the child's abdomen.
Mr. A. Clement of Boston lectured at the YMCA hall before a small audience on the currency issue and expressed support for the gold standard.
The ad boasts quick, thorough repair service for trunks and bags ensuring their security. P. Devine offers expert repairs from near the Odd Fellows' building on Middlesex Street, promising prompt readiness.
A Connecticut Lowell report notes a rush to Canadian currency amid free silver agitation. Many locals, including Canadians living in Lowell, seek Dominion bills since American money trades below par. Banks and stores see discounts on Canadian bills and some abandon discount policies, urging travelers to buy Canadian currency at a premium rather than accept the lower American notes.
A 14-year-old boy described as simple looking is linked to multiple daytime house intrusions in Belvidere. Watches were taken from Dr. Irish at 267 Nesmith, Levi Sprague at 52 Mansur, and other homes including Motley and Coburn. Police seek the youth as fears rise among locals.
Waite’s Comic Opera Co presents The Dazzler four performances at Music Hall starting Thursday promising new, up to date acts with clever comedians pretty dancers and tuneful music. Opera House hosts Tar and Tartar opening night with strong crowds expected. Ticket prices range 10 to 50 cents, matinees daily with best seats 25 cents. Box office sale begins Thursday at 10 a.m.
The Non Partisan League executive committee in Barristers hall last night voted to challenge editors of Lowell morning papers to a joint debate on the currency question at a date to be fixed by the editors. A rally is planned at Huntington hall Wednesday night with a prepared address by a committee led by B D O'Connell and William Cogger. O'Connell also handles circulating 1000 copies of "The Battle of the Dollars." Mrs Elizabeth Sheldon Tilling hast declined sensational demonstrations. Mirault's band will march from Middlesex depot at 7 30. Mrs Tillinghast will field questions after her address. Rev Park A Bradford will preside. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad follows.
Prof Maguire presents daily Lakeview exhibitions with eight horses and a mule outrivaling a prior circus display. The trained animals perform superb feats including a horse that tells time with its hoof and another selecting flags for volunteers. A world beater jumper clears a five foot gate. Shows run each afternoon and evening all week, a family outing.
Review hails Kendal Weston and company in a three act comedy. Weston’s Mr Flutter draws praise for lively performance alongside Ruth Holt and John Alden. Mary Annable shines as the wronged wife. Fleming's Blush also praised.
Head and Shaw announce a closeout of all summer millinery with greatly reduced prices. Trimmed hats and bonnets will be offered Friday and Saturday. All goods are new and seasonable, with genuine bargains and no shop-worn items.
A Wisconsin fishing camp tale recounts a lonely evening encounter with an elderly sceptic who recalls his daughter Marys death and conversion. He describes the moment she spoke of white garments and heaven, opens doors for her soul, and ceases to doubt. The narrator reflects on faith, repentance, and divine joy.
Burghead Morayshire preserves a relic of fire worship through the Clavie ceremony. A tar barrel half fixed on a fir pole is lit with peat and carried through streets to Doorie Hill. Women seize embers to ward off witches as the blaze ends.
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