07 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1897
Page
1
A man faces possible theft charges after using a railway station slot machine. The piece notes Cambridge’s liquor laws and temperance groups, then references a young man kicked out by a furious parent and mentions Jay Gould’s heirs.
A 1500 year old mosaic map of Palestine, with the city of Jerusalem largely intact except for a damaged southeast wall, was uncovered in a church site in Madaba, Palestine. The discovery occurred during preparations to rebuild the ancient church.
A satirical snippet contrasts a famed Arctic explorer evaluating lectures that boosted his bank balance with a humorous exchange about Blanche’s stinginess over paying care fare. The column then shifts to quips about social visits, the old lady’s welcome, and Mrs Cumso and Mrs Cawker banter on attire and missing cuff links.
An alarm from box 114 at 11.25 this forenoon reported a fire in a house on Pleasant street. The residence is owned by Corne lius Sullivan, a barber, and is occupied by a post office employee. Damage slight.
Miss Gregg daughter of Police Officer Charles Gregg scored 75 points in a whist evening setting a remarkable high. The second highest score was reported in the fifties.
A big benefit will be held in New York on December 9 to aid the widow and mother of the late well known actor known as Hoss Hoey. The event aims to raise funds and support for the family with performances and appearances by actors and friends from the theater community.
Traders National Bank announces daily hours from 9 am to 4 pm with extended morning and evening slots. The notice lists morning hours from 8 am to 1 pm and evening hours from 7 pm to close, reflecting altered service times.
In Canton Ohio on December 7 President McKinley arrived by special train and went to his mother's cottage. At her bedside she softly lifted her arms to him, signaling recognition as the family gathered.
Walter Groot of Newcastle died from injuries after a bout with Jimmie Barry of Chicago for the bantamweight world title. Groot received a heart punch and collapsed, never regaining consciousness. Barry has been arrested amid boxing circle excitement.
John J. Gartland Jr aged 26 a democratic representative elect and treasurer of a local theatre company was arrested today as the self confessed embezzler of 1200 dollars from Frank V Dunn proprietor of the theatre He spent the money for electioneering purposes and has long been active in politics.
Rev Francis A Smith 53 a New York Jesuit died after a bicycle collision on Harrison avenue Boston He fractured his skull at Cty Hospital and died at 7 PM The priest who had served 19 years and once led Loyola College was a guest of Boston college Jesuit Fathers at his death scene near the college campus.
In a forenoon police court session Judge Hadley handed ten month farm sentences to Thomas Lissard and six months to William Wesson for drunkenness. Eliza McNally received four months, John H English fined one dollar, Clare B Cook and John J Murray and Margaret Monks fined five dollars each, James F Murphy jailed fifteen days with an appeal bond set at two hundred dollars. George Shields dropped an appeal to five months, Eugene B Twitchell discharged for larceny claims, Peter A Fay acting as counsel. John Maguire’s fast driving case continued to December 8.
Superintendent of Police George R. Davis announces six new patrol routes with assigned officers. Routes include 1S and 19 in Pawtucket areas, 20 in Highlands, 39 in Centralville, 40 covering Moody Street and part of Pawtucketville, and 21 covering Chelmsford Street and lower Highlands with platoon shifts updated.
May Gertrude McKenzie, a gifted elocutionist, will be present at the United Temperance Organizations meeting in Huntington Hall Wednesday night, offering one or two selections. Mrs Lenora M. Lake of St. Louis will address the gathering as a temperance lecturer and expert on hereditary drunkenness.
James W Bennett chaired a large Republican love feast at his Shattuck block headquarters. Ex aldermen ex councilmen and many city politicians attended as Col Bennett drew solid party backing for mayor on Dec 14 with the promise of united effort, ballots cast fully for Bennett’s ticket and continued party organization.
A fragment from a political pamphlet attacks the Democratic wigwam and praises the Workingmen's Protective League backing Republican nominees. It cites fake letters, party feuds, and warnings of fraud while noting local aldermen canvassing for reelection as election day nears.
A Wilson faction rally at Runels Building hall featured Francis B. Saunders as host and strong calls for unity behind the Republican ticket led by Col. Bennett and mayoral hopeful John C. Wilson. Speakers praised loyalty, urged straight-ticket voting, and pledged to boost the entire slate amid party divisions.
An dover Ministerial association of Congregational Preachers met at John Street church with Rev. Mr. Golden of Andover as moderator. Rev. George F. Kenngett reviewed Kipling, Rev. W. F. Wolcott critiqued Harris on social questions, and a discussion followed on whether New Testament Christian experience remains the form for all times with Rev. Kilborn affirming and Rev. Macfadden negating. A sales note adds cheap wool gloves and underwear at 25 cents a garment from 166 Central Street.
The column notes yesterday and today funerals for Mrs. Sanford Sylvester, George S. Black, Grace Fallon, Esther P. Collins, Mrs. Eliza Fellows, a girl from Sawtelle place, Ellen Ryan, and other relatives. Services were held at residences or churches with Rev. O H Denney, Rev. W A Bartlett, and Rev. Dr Chambre officiating. burials at Edson and Lowell cemeteries under Currier or Young & Co. supervision, with numerous floral tributes and bearers named.
Mrs. Wm. B. Ryan, wife of a Central station fireman, died Saturday after a two week illness. She was 37 and left two children. The death follows Mr Ryan's injuries from a Merrimack street fire. Maud Calnin, a High school graduate last June, died yesterday at 469 Broadway Street.
George Ernst Kittredge presents his first pianoforte recital in Lowell featuring Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Tschaikowsky, and Rubinstein works. He is backed by the Boston string quartet and soprano Mrs. Kileski Bradbury. a Schumann quintette will accompany. The event occurs tonight at Odd Fellows hall.
A horse and wagon owned by contractor Michael T. Murphy reported stolen from a hitching post on Western avenue Monday afternoon were recovered at Hanson’s livery stable. The team owned by W. H. Hayes remains missing.
Lydia Wustis, daughter of the former American ambassador to France, has just made her debut on the concert stage in Boston.
The community learns of the marriage of Miss Miriam Moore to Mr William J Rappler both of this city. Also noted are Mr William FP Hills leaving for New York Philadelphia and Washington for about 10 days. A baby girl arrives for Charles L Knapp. Ex Alderman George H Tryder returns from vacation and renews acquaintances at City Hall. Agness W Parke performs Holmes Boat Race at Phi Beta Kappa night in Andover. James A Garfield Women Relief corps visit Mrs W W Tuttle for her birthday with supper and a gift painting.
Deaths reported for John Kay at 63 Andrew street aged 63 Mrs Alice Devlin at 48 von street aged years and James Farnan aged 42 in Tewksbury on December 6 with locations and ages recorded.
For You. For You. We quote prices on rubbers to save 50 percent or more. Men and women footwear including Gum overshoes, Storm King Boots, Arctics, and Alaska models at deep discounts. Various sizes and prices, limited stock this week at Boston Rubber Shoe Co. bargains.
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