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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1899
Page
4
Yesterday featured dust-laden winds and shifting skies with partial clearing attempts. Night brought a raw, cold northwesterly wind. today the sky remains mostly cloudless. Boston forecast: fair tonight and Sunday with possible snow and east winds.
A compact historical item from the Lowell Daily Courier dated Saturday December 9 1899. It presents a snapshot of events or notices as printed in the newspaper's early edition without extended details.
The item lists a social by the Lincoln club next Monday in their rooms, a new gift book "The Lowell Book" at Elingwood’s and Brazer’s for 50 cents, a funeral for John Kerr at 2 PM tomorrow from 3 Pawtucket Street, and a Christmas fair at the First Trinitarian Congregational vestry on Dec 12 and 13. Also noted is a chimney fire on a Dr Samuel Lawrence house in Moody Street with no damage, plus ads for insurance through Nicholas G. Morcross and a local tailoring shop boasting up-to-date New York styles. The Lowell party in the Canaan area reports four rabbits and ample dog/guide support amid good weather and ongoing hunting.
Middlesex County North Chelmsford sees a two evening event at the town hall with a minstrel show on Wednesday and dancing on Thursday. Local young ladies have organized the program to raise funds for new town hall scenery and many out of town attendees are expected. Miss Sadie Coughlin of Boston has been visiting Miss Mary McGrath.
Machinist Mr J Frank Roome suffered a serious accident while at work in the Talbot mills shop yesterday afternoon around 3 30. While operating a dye house machine his finger between two gears was severed and he received ether anesthesia from Dr Buck who happened to be passing by. The amputation marks Roome's third finger loss. John Hughes showed slight improvement after illness.
Mrs Jesse L Trull, whose husband died in January 1894 aged 77, celebrated her 81st birthday at her son John Trull's home in North Tewksbury. Born December 8 1818 in New Fane, she moved to Tewksbury at 14, married April 9 1839, with nine children of whom five survive.
John Kerr, longtime employee of E. S. Sherman & Co., died in Dr. Bell's stable after a fall with a bale of hay igniting the fire. The blaze damaged the stable structure, but the carriage and sleighs were saved. Kerr leaves three brothers, a sister, wife, and four children. home at 3 Pawtucket Street.
Synopsis of health bulletin for November 1899 outlines department expenses for smallpox work and yard wash stand funding, noting swill revenue split from general fund under the new charter. It compares 1898 and 1899 costs, salaries, bills, and appropriations, concluding the city saved $1,100.96. Novem ber deaths total 210 from an estimated 96,114 population, rate 14.89 per 1000. includes a mortality comparison for November 1899 and 1888 with male and female counts.
A Lowell feature highlights Lawler's Book Store with an extensive array of new and popular titles for all ages. Big sellers include David Harum and Prisoners of Hope, plus classic works, juvenile books, and affordable clothbound volumes. The store offers 49 cent and 50 cent editions, dictionaries, poetry, and a large juvenile department.
Interview with a Guild member promotes a three day sale at Camecon and Hovey's starting Thursday to raise funds for a new pediatric ward and to provide desserts and handmade goods. Items include dolls, aprons, and a tablecloth contest with prizes. greens and fresh treats will also be sold to support the hospital.
The Weybosset club held the fourth in a series at Highland hall last night with many attendees dancing to the Excelsior orchestra. Officers included General manager and floor director Frank T. Munsey, with aids Bert Nichala and Roanvea Delna.
A Chicago justice of the peace recounts nine years of catarrh and failure with doctors before Peruna cured him in 18 weeks. Letters praise Peruna from Oregon’s governor and many others across the nation. Families urged to keep Peruna to prevent colds and treat la grippe, with Dr Hartman’s free book offered.
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