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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1898

Page

4

Lowell Daily Courier circulation history

The Lowell Daily Courier-Citizen Company proclaims itself the oldest daily in Middlesex County, founded 1826, daily since 1545, published at Courier-Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell. It notes carrier delivery in the city, pricing 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month, and claims the largest circulation with circulation books open to all.

Courier-Citizen Merrimack Street Lowell Courier-Citizen Company Courier

Boston and Maine R R Trains Between Lowell and Sesion

A brief notice states train service on the Boston and Maine Railroad runs between Lowell and Sesion, outlining the route and schedule change impacting travelers.

Lowelland Sesion

Mayor Bennett Receives Strong Endorsement for Second Term

The Lowell Daily Courier lauds Mayor Bennett for diligent city administration and urges full Republican support. A Highland hall meeting chaired by Capt. C. S. Proctor is praised as orderly and effective, reflecting broad approval of Bennett among Republicans and many Democrats who seek honest governance and taxpayer protection.

Highland Hall Bennett S. Proctor Low@ cme Lowell

Anglo American alliance in a moment of goodwill

The piece argues against treating the Anglo American alliance as a mere disinterested display of goodwill. It cautions readers to recognize deeper implications beyond surface friendliness in the current favorable mood toward the United States among British citizens.

United States

Open Door Ambitions Amid Anglo American Exchange

The piece argues that while popular sentiment favors a lasting Anglo American friendship, official tone shows a cold blooded alliance aimed at mutual economic gain. Britain seeks to pull American policy into its orbit, expanding commerce and securing benefits in tariffs colonies and China. The piece warns against hasty expansion and warns of a wily, unscrupulous opponent risking American commercial gains.

Lord Salisbury United States Great Britain America Britain Saturday Review Paris England Canada Philippine Islands China

Bell to receive Third Order of the Rising Sun honor

Prof Alexander Bell will be decorated by Japan's Imperial Household for services rendered. Howard Gould will not forfeit any portion of his $10.09 million fortune after marrying Kathrine Clemmens, as decided by a family council.

Alexander Gaham Bell Department of the Imperial Household of Japan Howard Gould Kathrine Clemmens Howard

Readings on History Writing and Trade Policy

Quotations discuss how presidents shape history and the peace treaty with Spain. They note Spain gains money and relief from Philippine insurgent costs, while critics oppose annexation and free trade. The piece cites exports to Africa rising and questions whether trade follows the flag, referencing the Carnegie rule.

Africa United States Springfield Republican

City street naming reform urged by Alderman Derby

Alderman Derby leads a push to curb street name duplication across the city to ease navigation and align with city ordinances, with hope he will oversee adoption in the next municipal year. The piece notes the Young Women's Guild supporting the children’s ward at Lowell General Hospital and highlights Christmas wreaths sales to fund-raise. It also mentions Mayor Bennett as a popular local figure and notes 55 tons of hay stored for the city farm, plus a 1849 Whig ticket with local officials.

Derby Young Women's Guild For Lowell General Hospital Messenger Mayor Bennett

Kings Daughters Sale At Baptist Church Home

Society notes report the Kings Daughters of First Baptist hosting a four to ten afternoon and evening sale of calendars and holiday gifts at Mrs S T Ford 577 School Street. Also wedding news from Nashua New Hampshire: Miss Rebecca Campbell and Mr Seth Staples wed at Campbell residence with Rev W H Bolster officiating. Guests included Mr E J Hylan Dr and Mrs Plunkett Mr Harry Plunkett and Miss Plunkett. Additionally Mrs Addison Putnam and Mrs Addison Putnam Jr hosted a 3 to 6 tea with many local ladies at Nesmith Street.

King’s Daughters of the First Baptist Church S. T. Ford School Street Rebecca Campbell William H. Campbell Nashua N. H Seth Staples Rondout Campbell W. H. Bolster Pilgrim Church E. J. Hylan Plunkett Harry Plunkett City Addison Putnam Addison Putnam, Jr Frank P. Putnam Putnam Nesmith Street Pillsbury Irish Farrington Burrows Henry Brown Jefferson Denny Merrill Cushing Conant Marion Stott

Grace Harris Weds Joseph Barber In Pretty Home Ceremony

A quiet wedding last evening at 158 Mt Vernon street united Grace Greenleaf Harris and Joseph Barber with Rev Bowley Green officiating. The ceremony featured a Mendelssohn march and pink rose decor by Patten and Roberts, with four bridesmaids and a tower girl, all in pink silk net.

George Washington Harris Mt. Vernon Street Grace Greenleaf Harris Joseph Barber Bowley Green Worthen Street Baptist Church Lohengrn Sidney R. Fleet Gertrude A. Stiles Bertha A. Stiles Blanche Staples M. Victoria Cuthbertson Emily Wiggin A. T. Munn Messrs Waler Underdown James Cuttle Harry Newell St. Anne's Church Barber

Wedding Guests Flocks In From Away For Barber Harris Marriage

A parlor doorway draped with smilax greeted guests as Miss Jesse Lunt of South Framingham and others joined Mr. William Barber of Scranton and Miss M Victoria Cuthbertson of Charlotte in a ceremony. Out-of-town guests included Hubbard C Harris of Albany and Romanzo Harris and Fred Harris of Hubbardston. The D L Page company catered. After a wedding tour the couple will reside at 158 Mt Vernon Street.

T. E. Andrews William Andrews Lawrence D. L. Page Company Barber Mt. Vernon Street

Opera House Notes on Primrose Dockstader Minstrels

Amusements column previews Primrose and Dockstader in a grand minstrelsy debut with top acts, a lavish stage, and a military finale. Also promotes Frankie Carpenter at Opera House, Widow Brown at Music Hall, Gayest Manhattan at Music Hall, and Frogs of Windham opera in Lowell ongoing.

Opera House Prim~rose & Dockstader Geo. Primrose Lew Dockstader Lew Sully Jimmy Wall Deonzo Howe, Wall & Sully Sais

Gardner's music store sells tickets for two Savoy nights

Tickets for Thursday and Friday performances are on sale at Gardner's music store until 6 00 p m after which tickets may be bought at the Savoy Theatre box office. The notice expresses surprise and delight at the presentation and invites patrons to attend both nights.

Gardner’s Savoy Theatre

Fourth Whist Party Aids St John’s Hospital Fund

The nurses home on Nesmith street hosted the fourth in a five part whist series to benefit St John’s hospital. About 20 tables played after 8 pm with Rose C. C house taking the women’s vase and Dr McAdams scoring 59 rings to win among the men. Dr L A Hurtubise led the evening, praised for managing the event.

Nesmith Street St. John’s Hospital Rose C. C”ise Dr. McAdams

St Pauls Social Entertains at Vestry Event

The Ladies Benevolent Society of St Pauls church hosted a social in the vestry on Wednesday evening. Supper ran from 6 to 9 and an entertainment program followed, including piano solo, a duet by Miss Jenkins and Mrs Roberts, another by Mr and Miss Martin, a dialogue, a reading, and more. Event organized by Mrs Cleworth, Mrs Brown, Miss Rae Stowell, and Mrs Snyder.

St. Paul’s Church Ladies’ Benevolent Society Barker Alice Jenkins Nette Roberts Charles Blanche Martin Ethel Lincoln Carl Staples Angell E. Cleworth Brown Rae Stowell Snyder

Ladies Benevolent society elect officers at church meeting

The Ladies Benevolent society of the ENot church held a meeting Wednesday night and elected officers for the ensuing year. President Mrs. Chas. F. Varnum. vice president Mrs. Geo. W. Miller. secretary Miss Nellie Stevens. treasurer Miss Louisa D. Greene. directors include Mrs. Melvin B. Smith, Mrs. John H. Haworth, Mrs. D. H. Varnum, Miss Adelaide Watson, Mrs. Chas. Forrest, Mrs. C. R. Blanchard, Mrs. Jas. Jackson, and Mrs. J. W. Wilson.

Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Enot Church Chas. F. Varnum Geo. W. Miller Nellie Stevens Louisa D. Greene Melvin B. Smith John H. Haworth D. H. Varnum Adelaide Watson Chas. Forrest C. R. Blanchard Jas. Jackson J. W. Wilson

Better article, higher value, lower price at scale

Questioning why spending on better articles yields greater overall profits. Answers that public will choose the best so repeated sales grow profits, and shows how to promote Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as reliable, with its enduring popularity against novelties. For sale by Ellingwood & Co. at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central.

Chamberlain Ellingwood & Co Merrimack Central Middlesex Central Streets

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