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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
10
A historical weather note lists sunrise at 6.57 and moonset at 3.32 a m. with sunset at 4.12 and a length of day measured at 9.15 hours for December. The entry records the routine solar times without broader context or events.
The oldest inhabitant recalls no such mild December as this week, with yesterday pleasant but night overcast and air a little raw. Gray damp dawn today with fog and rain in forenoon, no clearing indications at noon. Barometer noted, temperatures around 39 to 35, forecast for rain or snow tonight, colder and fair Wednesday in Massachusetts.
Unreadable OCR fragment from the Lowell Daily Courier dated Tuesday December 4 1900. Content sections, names, and details are not recoverable within the provided text.
The notice announces a new beginners class forming at Lester's dancing academy with the first meeting slated for Monday evening, December 3. It also mentions the Ayer home patrons board regular monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 38 o'clock, and Ward Three Republicans club meeting Wednesday evening to discuss the political situation. Also advertised are Fair-Cosmos events Tuesday through Thursday at First Trinitarian Congregational church with tableaux, music, supper, and a Turkey supper Thursday night.
The Glasgow corporation provides extensive common lodging houses with cheap nightly rates and private cubicles. Private enterprises follow, offering 38% to 6 pence per night accommodation with kitchens and attendants. Widowed workers and families receive care at municipal homes, with weekly costs as low as 1 shilling 10 pence plus rent, while wives may work to support themselves and children.
The Merrimack Social Athletic Club met in Russian Hall last night for a smoke talk. The programme included Long and Thomas Lamb, gymnastics by Hugh McGuire and John Plunkett, and a wrestling match between Albert Ponter and James Freel, won by Freel.
The Rev Dr Chambre and Mrs Chambre invite St Anne’s parishioners to a reception in the parish rooms on Thursday December 13 from 8 to 10 p m. Meanwhile President McKinley reads proofs at the White House on Thanksgiving day as Mr Bryan at Lincoln and Mr Cleveland at Princeton join college football rooters in support of their teams.
To Let Cottage minutes from the mill for 7 dollars. For Sale two new cottages in Pawtucketville each with 3 rooms and bath hot and cold water on a nice lot, price 1600 and 1690 dollars. Apply to T Hott 64 Central Street.
A note to Boston women suggests a public education duty tied to citizenship. The passage hints many may not have realized they are citizens and thus have responsibilities to support schools in the city.
The Lowell Congregational club held a well attended evening at the John Street church with a reception, organ recital by Rylah Firth, and choir selections. Speakers, including Hon. John C. Burke and Rev. George H. Johnson, discussed whether a Christian can be a successful lawyer and other professions, urging integrity, Bible-based foundations, and practical Christian living.
Judge J J Pickman spoke on Christianity and public life arguing that good politicians serve the state, citing Christ, Paul, Gladstone, Lincoln, and local figures. He praised ministers who preach consistently and act with honesty, wisdom, and public spirit, urging Christians to seek reform-minded leadership. The closing benediction was by Rev R B Dunbar.
A fragmented line mocks a driver named Beers and riffs on a joke about a race or pursuit. The speaker notes only the man who holds the reign can appreciate the humor, implying a playful boast or inside joke.
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Co announces a four month free telephone trial in the city beginning Saturday at 10 pm. A modern relay switchboard and Western Electric central office equipment will replace old systems. Up to 300 free telephones will be placed with no rental for four months, after which subscribers may continue at regular rates or discontinue.
George E. Maker invites shoppers to view a large stock of holiday pictures, mirrors and water color frames at John and Merrimack streets. The offer highlights low prices and a 50 cent bargain counter. Telephone a65-4.
Petition filed with the secretary of state seeks to detach Wigginville from Tewksbury and attach it to Lowell. J W McEvoy leads the legal filing, backed by 200 Wigginville and adjoining Lowell residents, citing water supply, sewerage extensions, fire protection, and access to Lowell libraries and schools.
IMPORTANT TO ALL HORSE OWN. Good horse blankets are sold at about half the regular dealers prices as they are samples or damaged stock from the factory. We offer imperfect blankets at $1.49 each with sizes from 4 to 9 pounds, including fancy stripes and plaids worth $2.40 each, while stock lasts. A. G. ORD & CO.
In a brief jokey exchange Mrs. Hayseed and Mr. Hayseed discuss city visits and hearing strange sounds. The punchline notes a visit to Cousin Miranda’s where twine is mentioned, reflecting light gossip in a New York weekly column.
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