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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
8
Yesterday and last night brought further improvement in the weather with a lowering temperature. Signs of rain in the late afternoon were not fulfilled. Today is described as a hot dog day. Temperature around 76 and barometer readings between 29.30 and 29.91 inches.
Indications show fair weather tonight and Friday for Massachusetts with north winds.
The D. W. Horne & Son coal office on Pond Street was entered Wednesday during dinner, a woman bookkeeper at work. the money drawer was pried open with a jimmy and about $25 stolen. Police notified as Conant & Co advertise a Rogers Street Kay property auction.
Health department official Knapp urges repainting of a contagious hospital once used for smallpox. Despite whitewashing and fumigation, officials insist on proof of safety amid a canceled coal delivery and a contracted roof repair. The contractor had two workers vaccinated after learning the building’s past use.
Teachers and the principal of the high school invite parents and pupils to a Tuesday evening meeting in the high school hall on Sept. 4 at 8 o clock. The session aims to help entering students choose studies for the coming year. The principal will finalize study choices by Sept. 5.
BASE BALL NOTES describe a Saturday afternoon feature between last year’s Shamrocks and this year’s Emmetts for a $50 purse. Brief Moore may pitch for the Shamrocks against Nixey Oughlin of the Emmetts in a likely pitchers’ duel. Also mentions upcoming Dineen vs Murphy match in a postponed ad dispute and a Nashua trip for Collinsvilles to face Indian Heads, plus a bicycle pursuit race at the Fair grounds featuring Primpas and Keegan with Keegan favored.
Major Dow of Wakefield examined six recruits for Company C at the armory that night, assessing their fitness and readiness for service.
A fragment notes diplomas and inducements for students. It mentions George J. Maker at Merrimack Street and a corner of John Street with a telephone listing, inviting boys to claim diplomas within thirty days. The OCR is garbled but signals a local offer or ad for graduation certificates.
Acknowledgment letter from Wesley Church notes a $100 famine relief gift to the Pentecostal mission in Buldana Berar India. It describes aid impact on starving children and families, emphasizes rain hopes, ongoing relief work, and a busy center employing villagers in feeding and rebuilding efforts amid ongoing famine through the year.
Tonight the Butler estate on Andover street will glow with electric lights and Japanese lanterns. A gypsy camp, fortune telling, an ice and coffee refreshment circle, dancing to an orchestra on the tennis court, and a Lowell military band performance precede a half past nine fireworks display funded by Pain & Co. Tickets cost 25 cents at Ellingwood’s stores, the Lowell Pharmacy, and Parker’s drug store. weather looks favorable and expected attendance is high.
Friends gathered yesterday at 395 Marlboro Street Boston for the simple funeral of Alanson W Beard. Reverend Edward C Hayes of Shawmut Church and Herbert Johnsons quartet led readings and song with flowers from Massachusetts club and local supporters in attendance.
The General Lawton club formerly the Jolly Eight elects officers for six months including President Thomas A. Ginty and Vice President J Joseph Kelley. A grand concert and banquet follow with performances by the Olympic orchestra and Columbia Quartette. The club has over 160 members, 100 local.
Poultry guidance advises using Sheridan's Condition Powder during moult to maximize winter egg output. Claims hens produce about 600 eggs over their life and promotes rapid culling to boost profits. Advertisement from F T. S. Johnson & Co Boston offers powder and related items with prices and free sample magazine.
Patrick Costello recalls a 1.45 am blaze at the Merrimack Woolen Mills boarding house on Riverside street near the three-tenement block. A strong kerosene odor and a scorched piazza end mark the fire, with prior failed attempts cited. Town officials face criticism for slow action beyond a $100 reward as residents demand stronger policing. Meanwhile a Lakeview bound electric car jumped the track near Collinsville school, badly injuring the conductor and leaving the hood damaged.
In Chelsea police court a larceny complaint against 16 year old Charles H. Miller of Wakefield was dismissed amid a clash of four police chiefs from Chelsea Revere Wakefield and Melrose. Miller had stolen bicycles during a Navy leave then sold one in Peabody. judges and chiefs debated whether punishment should be reform school navy custody or other disposition. The boy was returned to the navy yard with Wakefield chief Hallet and Revere chief Ray arranging the transfer amid threats from Chelsea chief Drury to contact naval authorities.
The Unitarian church’s interior repaint and improvements delay services beyond this Sunday. Officials aim to resume Sept 9 at the usual hour. The Young People’s Federation autumn meeting will be held Sept 8 at 9.45 am in the town hall with an arranged program and local delegates.
A list of officers from Ashby Chelmsford Groton Littleton Stow Tyngsboro Westford and Boston area speakers outlines a federated societies gathering. Morning sessions feature praise service address and talks on youth work and local society value. Afternoon includes lunch roll call new business Japan Unitarian Association appeal and organizing youth activities with discussions and adjournment at 3 30.
Miss Loretta J. ONeil returns from Lynn beach. Others from North Chelmsford and Lowell report vacations at Vere de Beach and Old Orchard. Labor Day in North Chelmsford to be quiet with Wannalandt Park horse trotting as main attraction. Rev John J Shaw plans to return from Europe next month. Young Unions seek Sept game with the Young Beaver of Lowell. Debating Society meets October 8 at Second Congregational vestry.
A defective chimney caused a 2000 fire at Riverside farm owned by former State Senator W. H. Brigham and managed by F. J. Small. An afternoon blaze spread from the house to the barn, burning 12 tons of hay, a horse, a new buggy, harnesses and tools. the main house was saved. Insurance covers the losses.
A severe Monday evening storm struck Newton causing a big fire at C. E. Lord’s estate on Claremont street. Lightning hit the large barn at about 9:20, two horses and livestock and carriages were moved out but the barn burned to the ground before firemen arrived, with about 2000 dollars in damage, largely insured. The storm also damaged orchards and gardens citywide.
Dr Amasa Howard is away in Colebrook New Hampshire for his annual hay fever vacation returning about October first. His patients will be served by Dr Scoboria. Public services resume at the Unitarian church Sunday with the pastor officiating and an evening service at 630. Miss Bertha A Parkhurst, injured in a bicycle accident Tuesday night, partially regains consciousness Wednesday forenoon and shows favorable signs of recovery. Troop F cavalry conducts a well attended company drill Tuesday evening.
Andrew L. MacLachan prominent Melrose citizen and harness maker on Main street died suddenly Monday evening in front of his residence at 42 East Foster street. Cause listed as heart disease and heat effects. Survived by wife and five children. He was a Democratic leader in the community.
Funeral services were held Monday at her home at the corner of Main street and Montvale avenue with Rev. W J Batt of Concord Junction officiating. She had been a longtime member of the First Congregational Church. Interment followed in the Lindenwood cemetery family lot. Floral arrangements were noted as beautiful.
Billerica residents Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Livingston and daughter Annie Wright with Walter Holden vacation at Plum Island. The Crosbys, the Johnsons, the Fellows and the Messer family at Bay View Gloucester. Mrs. Warren Holden and Miss Edna Baker at Salem Willows. Henry Bowman and family return from Bay View. advertise in the Courier.
Lowell businessman George Swan Holt, 6 feet 4½ inches, discusses height lineage in Lyme New Hampshire and East Angus Canada, weight variations, and his place in local politics. He chairs two stores, supports Republican turnout, and jokes about camera length.
Quiller-Couch plans Profitable Ghosts for September release, a fresh view of the spirit world. Morley Roberts advances with The Fugitives due next month. F Frankfort Moore reveals he wrote 81 books before fame. Rev John W Chadwick completes Theodore Parker life. Herbert Spencer revises First Principles in Synthetic Philosophy. Bertha Runkle debuts as a new romantic novelist in The Helmet of Navarre, a four day Paris siege drama for The Century.
The Crow Indians of Montana, rich in farms and livestock, have entered a government contract to supply flour to the Cheyenne. They operate a flour mill at the agency and are building another on the reservation, with irrigation systems and steady farm produce sales to buyers nearby. This is the first government contract let to an Indian, a blanket Indian of the mountains, according to the Philadelphia Record.
A. G. Pollard & Co offers 23 last spring stock ladies wool suits at 4.98 per suit for jacket and skirt set. Previously priced 9.00 to 15.00, now a limited basement sale for bargain seekers.
To Let cheap rentals announced for a modern store at $30 per month and several 3 to 5 room tenements near Northern depot Cen ralville Belvidere and Highlands priced from $4.50 to $8 monthly. Also house and barn in country for summer. Apply to T. H. Billiott 64 Central street.
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