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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
8
A compact calendar segment lists daily sunrise and moonset times with day lengths. It shows Sunday dawns around 6 59, moonset near 8 21, and day lengths near 9 13 in a historical tabulation. Specific daily figures alternate across the seven days.
Brief yesterday snow flurry quickly melted. Afternoon and night were clear and cold. Today was beautiful with forenoon skies free of clouds and delightful air. Temperature and barometer readings show slight changes from yesterday to today.
A compact page listing Christmas events and church gatherings across the city. Includes humorist T Blood at Red Tape Passport hall, mothers meeting of the W C T U, union license meeting by Swedish M E and Baptist churches, Grace church Christmas sale with supper, and Goodwin’s patent weather strips advertised for door and window sealing.
The Boys' club started last spring has raised about $800 and grows daily. Leaders say the project fills a unique philanthropic niche reaching many boys overlooked by other charities. Subscribers include Thomas H. Elliott and Albert G. Smith among many others, with pledges urged to be sent to the club treasurer at Merchants' National Bank.
The writer, a traveler, states coffee caused severe stomach and heart trouble. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, eight months of use improved health, aided weight gain, and led to recommendations to many friends.
James Grady aged 13 died instantly when struck by a Stony Brook train in the Nashua and Lowell company yard. George Bousha also 13, injured, remained conscious then treated at St John's hospital. Grady's body sent to Manchester home. Bousha recovering after arm amputation.
James Dunn warned young men against drink and tobacco in Associate hall, with W C T U backing, urging action to close saloons. He contrasted tea and cigarette habits, described dangers of smoking paper wrappers, and urged parents to vote against licenses to protect homes and children. Fire at a wood shop caused limited damage before midnight.
About 20 members attended the regular common council session lasting just over half an hour. Most actions were concurrent with no debates or questions. Three street improvement petitions referred to the street committee. two monthly reports filed. Framed ordinances reviewed Alderman Peirce’s franchise communication. Sidewalk assessments on Westford and Chelmsford streets filed. partial abatement approved. Mayor authorized to release the Varnum avenue school house lease to heirs of Ephraim Coburn. Various refunds and payments approved: 680 to John M. Pevey, 50 to Samuel Harris, 50 to Frank Mungovan, and 70.80 to John Mangan. Sidewalk assessments confirmed. adjourned at 3.55.
The Young Fellows defeated the Columbias three to one on the Wamesit alleys. Farrell and Fuller ton displayed fancy rolling and George Kelley posted high figures in the score tally.
A drive whist party took place Tuesday afternoon and evening at Mrs. S R Walker's home on Fairview Street. Afternoon prizes went to Mrs Trish and Mrs Perkins first place, Mrs Holmes and Mr Pillsbury second. Evening prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Fred A Chase and Mr and Mrs William Greene.
Firemen battled a blaze at a three story mill owned by Frank P. Cheney at Tanner and St Hiyac. The fire started in a hopper behind the building where shavings are pressed into bales for bedding. The fire was discovered after 9 PM by a watchman.
An alarm from box 37 shortly after midnight signaled a fire in a club room on the Howard property on Livingston Street. Investigators believe an overheated stove ignited the woodwork. Damage was slight.
The Ladies Aid of the First Spiritualist Society staged a successful bazaar at Highland Hall last night with an evening of entertainment. Performers included Luther Gilmore, J. S. Jackson, J. S. Jackson and John Banks, Mabé IMSley, and a comedy The Assessor featuring Wm. C. Stanley, F. H. Coggs hall, Walter Coggshall, Leslie Farrington, and Mrs. Laura Jordan. Tables were presided by Mrs. John Jackson and others. decorations by Paul Burtt. Evening concluded with refreshments and a forthcoming dance and entertainment tonight.
Rev. J. M. Guillard O M I former provincial of the Oblates collapsed at the seven o'clock mass yesterday morning and was carried to the parochial residence. Officials said the illness was not dangerous though followed by vomiting. He is greatly improved and expected to recover in a day or two.
In Prescott hall last night the American Citizens club hosted a large whist party that ran past midnight. Prize winners included Miss Mongeau for a silver chocolate pot, Emile Baron for a silver tea pot, Miss Agnes Daigneault for silk slippers, Joseph Soucy for cigars, Mrs Marie Legasse for silk slippers, Olmia Smith for a silver trimmed brush broom, Miss N. Daigneault for statuary, Ludger Coulumbe for a silk necktie, Mrs BE Peltier for a silver butter knife and spoon, J Adrian Drainville for a smoking set, with dolls awarded to T H Murphy and Miss Y Oberge.
The Young People's society of High Street church held a travel talk evening at Henry W. Barnes's home on Huntington Street. Led by the literary committee, the event opened a winter series of monthly talks with Rev. C. W. Huntington recounting the Black Forest and Miss Chester describing life in the Spreewald. Miss Carrie Erskine and Mrs. Huntington spoke of German home life and watering places, while the group enjoyed German national airs and Miss Pindar's German folk song.
The Middlesex bar association holds its first dinner at Youngs hotel in Boston this evening. Gov Walcott the chief justices of the supreme and inferior courts and other distinguished guests are expected to be present.
The Highland club minstrels entertained a large representative audience last night with a string of hits verging from clever impersonations to original jokes. Costumes by M Sullivan & Co Boston glittered, and the 40 voice chorus energized the medley opening.
William S. Collins of 88 Walnut street disputes reports of destitution for Mrs. Charles Golden and her family. He says the mother was hospitalized on Dr. Lawler’s advice, not dying of consumption, and that a Central street house held flour groceries coal and cash saved from earnings. The father recently sent to an asylum and the younger son earns seven to eight dollars weekly. Mrs. Collins, a niece, cared for the family and house during illness.
The local Y M C A opens its basketball season with a December 7 game at eight o'clock p m. The Business Men's team, captained by Paul Kable, meets the newly formed Iroquois squad made up of members from the evening young men's class. Both teams have trained two weeks and aim for a close, exciting matchup.
Rev. Ransom A. Green delivered an engaging lecture to the Eliot Literary and Social Union on what we should read. A large crowd attended and the evening was enjoyed by all. Advertisers are reminded to mention the Courier.
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