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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
1
Poem by Edwin T. Reed in Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly December extols the Red Cross as mercy in battle. It depicts the Red Cross as a healing presence amid trenches, drums, and cannon, urging soldiers and foes to make way for aid and comfort. The piece evokes moral duty and divine guardianship accompanying wounded and dying.
The wiry speaker should most easily energize his audience. It is odd that city departments run ahead of their budgets while public Pierce remains limited. A law restricting municipal borrowing is praised for municipalities and should perhaps apply to some individuals.
Vernona Jarbeau's dog Trix weighs fifteen ounces in full gear and is decorated with a Humane Society medal for waking his owner during a hotel fire. Also, ancient mirrors from third century Gaul Roman tombs show glassblown bubbles cut with scissors to form curved fragments, later mounted in gilt frames.
Massachusetts court orders H M Kingman to pay 37400 to former wife in Brockton alimony. Mrs Kingman divorced several months earlier. Also notes Odd Fellows fair dancing 9 to 11, a Leighton Bros china exhibit by Josephine Goddard, probate court special session approving Margaret Barry will, and Plunkett and Field will motions.
The British steamer Vedemare reported from Cape Henry that 45 crew members of the Londonian were rescued. Capt. Lee and 24 others were lost, leaving 45 survivors including cattlemen and crew. The Londonian sailed from Boston November 15 for London and was seen beam ends.
New York report details a chaotic bicycle race as Waller led at 7 AM before Pierce reclaimed first at 8 AM while Waller slept. Miller and Grooss faded, Bliven left, Hall and Waller paused on wheels. Pierce trailed Miller by 37 miles from last year’s record at 8 AM.
Gen Miles plans to appear before the House military committee to argue for passage of his army bill. He cites the urgency of avoiding a one third reduction in troops upon peace, noting the need for garrison duty. Volunteers would also be discharged as they were enlisted for the war.
A blizzard in Buffalo on December 8 snarls rail travel as drifting snow overwhelms crews. Winds drive trains off schedule with many abandoned freights and no movement for the night’s departures.
Supt W T True and Edward Murphy face an investigating committee over a city bill for school settees. Barnard defended the purchase of higher quality, contrasting cheap and costly lots. Boston buys settees at 35 cents a foot, while Barnard paid 33, with rivals previously selling at 34 and bids dropping to 28. The commons department budget last year was 12,544 dollars, this year 10,000, and Supt Tilton vows to stay within.
McIntire probate entries include wills presented for Mary Spaulding Green Climena Chipman Somerville and many others. Administrations granted cover Eliza Harris Marlboro Ida Lewis Malden Mary Swell Newton Patrick Sweeny Lowell Swen Froberg Woburn and more across multiple towns with numerous surnames repeated in the list.
In Hadley police court Edward Tody, 16, and another juvenile faced charges of cro wns. Several drunks were fined, one placed on probation, Mary Armstrong granted probation after plea, John Fox sent to State farm with appeal. John Kelley known as gallery clerk freed on $1. Patrick Sheehan convicted of assault and drunkenness with fines. George Maguire arrested for breaking and entering acts to be heard this afternoon.
William Hunt and Samuel Busby of the Sixth Regiment, who were sent to St John’s hospital, were discharged this morning leaving four soldiers in the institution. Edward McMalley was treated for a sprained wrist at Lowell hospital after an injury at work on the Hamilton.
Mrs Arthur Cornelier of 30 Willie Street died after a fall on a slick street last Sunday night. She initially seemed not seriously hurt but survived 48 hours, passing away Tuesday night at age 27.
Nellie Ayer of 12 Merrimack Corporation broke her right ankle after a fall near Liberty square around 6 20 pm. She was transported by ambulance to St. John's hospital for treatment.
At the recent superior court session the petition for divorce in John F. Parker v Minnie E. Parker of this city was granted just before adjournment.
The Highland chapter social at Rev. J. W. Higgins's home welcomed church and congregation newcomers. An informal program featured cornet numbers by Miss Gertrude Pratt and readings by Miss Alice Livingstone. Light refreshments followed.
A large Highland Hall audience heard Lowell ward eight Republicans rally behind incumbent Mayor Bennett and a full ticket. Speakers including Charles S. Proctor Willard Everett George Putnam Arthur Lang Col A M Chadwick and Mayor Bennett urged unity, warn against cross party voting, and pressed for a decisive victory in the upcoming election with a businesslike city administration.
A plain talk on Mayor Bennett notes his open press access and honest administration. It critiques campaign rhetoric, predicts independent support for Bennett in Lowell and the city, and covers council votes on lands and buildings investigation. A Republican rally at Branch street engine house is announced with speakers planned. The X-RAY
Postmaster Thompson offers guidance to candidates planning large mailings for the city election. He urges advance notice to the post office with timing, quantity, and ward coverage, recommends sorting by wards, and emphasizes depositing mail early to ensure proper cancellation and delivery.
Information is confidential and used to aid delivery of circulars. Carriers work eight hours daily, so timely notices and neatly prepared mail reduce their burden. Postmaster Thompson intends to oversee the process and deliver promptly local mail matter per writers' wishes, with sensible suggestions welcomed.
Edward F McCoy a 28 year Manchester resident died at home 59 Cedar Street after four years of declining health. He worked for Amery Manufacturing under Walter Fulton then in the street department with William Sanborn and George Cheney. He leaves a widow three sons Edward D Thomas A John F and daughter Margaret M plus relatives. Michael Driscoll a Lowell resident died at 188 Charles Street leaving a wife three sons and two daughters.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Maguire at 32 High street with Rev. W D Joyce officiating and Rev. Murphy at the grave. Bearers included John Maguire and others. Mrs. Sarah A Leonard's funeral was at 1 39 from 1017 Central street with Rev. Ford and burial at Lowell cemetery in charge of J B Currier. Stuart McKay's funeral followed at 4 East Merrimack street with Rev. Huntington. bearers named and interment at Edson cemetery under C M Young.
In New York, friends of Omer Turcotte a member of Company G express disappointment at his slow recovery noting the expected strength regain has not yet occurred.
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