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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1899
Page
10
A compact almanac style entry lists daily initials Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun with numeric placeholders 1 through 31 and notes sunrise at 6.58 and moonset at 7.08 pm. Sun sets at 4.12 and length of day 9.14 hours.
The report describes Snow Storm No. 8 with high winds and ice forming overnight. It explains forenoon sunshine then clouds bringing fresh snowfall after 11, followed by clearing and cold conditions. Temperature readings and barometer indications for Berne and Boston on December 5 are included.
In Lowell main city notices, residents hear Try Hornes Coat and Burn Wilsons coat. Apollo quartet performs at Highland M E church on Wednesday December 6 at 745 pm with 25 cent admission. Also a 3 pm board meeting for the Ayer Home patrons tomorrow afternoon.
Real estate transfers across Lowell and surrounding towns list numerous land and building parcels sold or transferred on Midland Bowden Forest Cambridge Jewett L and Middlesex streets with prices mostly $1 and a few higher sums. Notable buyers include Nancy M Lang J D Locke Henry Swan Edward Murphy Margret Heaps and others in Billerica Westford Chelmsford Tyngsborough with parcels at Lafayette Park Avon Middlesex Street and Midtown areas.
A special Police Board meeting considered accusations raised at Paige Street Baptist Church. Daniel P. Knowlton signed a public retraction denying claiming officers accepted money to break liquor laws, stating he has no memory of such statements and will publicly retract if needed. Rev. A. E. Wilson attended the meeting.
The adjourned monthly meeting at City Hall held with most members present except Gorman Mahoney and Hunt. Bills were approved, one questioned but resolved. Mr Ela reported the tea shortage issue is settled as the deficit was made up by the original supplier, ending the matter.
Ossian H Lang of New York spoke at the training school on Tendencies in Education. He argued that modern doctrine emerges from past efforts and stressed early safeguards for character, earned livelihoods, and the pursuit of universal ideals like love and freedom under just laws. He critiqued Socrates and Plato and emphasized Christ's golden rule as the ultimate educational guide.
Walter S. Perry director of Pratt Institute's Department of Fine Arts lectured at the Middlesex Women's Club rooms on French painting. He traced its evolution from early times through Italian influence to modern practice, noting French assimilation and current distinctiveness. The illustrated talk covered Clouet Le Brun Poussin Claude Lorraine and Greuze among others with copies shown from various periods.
In this examination the subject extends beyond classical boundaries to the modern era. The discussion surveys stylistic shifts, key artists, and evolving techniques that shaped French painting from the late nineteenth century onward.
A Graniteville resident visiting Lowell area was accosted by six to seven youths Saturday night. He was beaten and robbed of $8, coat, hat, and a new pair of shoes. Left semi conscious, he was found by railroad workers and sent home on an early electric train. Police search continues with no description due to darkness.
Olive E. Plaited announces plans to supply Lowell with guaranteed milk at eight cents a quart and to offer modified milk for children and invalids by physician prescription starting January. She will advertise in Lowell papers when ready.
A traveling singer recounts a life fraying at every stop as she pursues a future prima donna career. Her voice provokes complaints from neighbors, landlords, and agents who threaten eviction, forcing a nomadic existence and mounting financial strain.
The winter schedule for the Merrimack Valley Country Club league lists matches from December to March among Highland Pentucket Vesper Methuen clubs in Lowell Lawrence Haverhill and Methuen. Prizes will be awarded. contests cover whist pool billiards and bowls.
The undersigned on her own behalf and for the mother and sister of the late Paris M. Whitman expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during their sorrow. Floral offerings reflected his love of flowers and the comfort of surrounding him with them. Mrs Paris M. Whitman.
A. G. Pollard & Co offers extra heavy large cotton blankets replacing medium wool types. They are warm durable and cost about half as much. New stock priced as seconds at 79 cents a pair, in silver grey tan and white with minimal defects.
Massachusetts bank records list loans and discounts at 2.6 million, overdrafts 93.87, U.S. Bonds 206,000 to secure circulation, deposits 315,000, stocks 1.224 million, banking house 120,000, and reserve items totaling 8.07 million. Capital stock 200,000. surplus 100,000.09. profits 61,739.50. liabilities include 180,000.09 national bank notation and 285,000 U.S. deposits. Directors certify correctness.
An in depth look at nitro glycerine use in Indiana oil fields reveals four factories in Blackford, Tipton, and vicinity, its perilous production via agitators, water flooding, and extreme heat. It covers dangers, accidents, wages, Colonel William A Myers, and the risky life of well shooters amid past explosions and high profits.
Dr Agnew's Ointment claimed to cure itching and bleeding skin conditions in three to six nights. It advertised instant relief from spots and was said to cure eczema, chafing, and other irritations. Sold by C E Carter Goodale & Co.
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