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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1899
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier explains it is the oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County, founded 1826 and daily since 1845. It lists publication at Courier-Citizen Building in Lowell, delivery by carrier, and rates of 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month.
Boston and Maine announces train service between Lowell and Boston. The schedule highlights frequent commuter options, with travel times and peak period departures listed for daily journeys.
The Lowell Daily Courier riffs on a future congressional committee assignment for administration supporters. It cites the Boer gunfire, a Nebraskan Senate vacancy, electric light service criticism, and a Finance Bill timeline, interwoven with notes on labor strikes, insurgent reports from Luzon, and rising fire losses drawing insurance scrutiny.
The American Woolen Company announces a 10 percent wage rise for over 20 000 employees as business improves. Treasured by Mr Wood, the company says conditions are flourishing, mills busy, and the new season ahead looks promising. Meanwhile New York faces conflict over Santos coffee cargoes with health officials strict on landings. Boston offers a landing option for a disinfected cargo, raising questions about health policy and regional competition.
The piece traces Winston Churchill’s Christian name to ancestor Sir Henry Winston of Standish, Gloucestershire, linking it to John Churchill and the Marlborough lineage. It notes Lord Randolph Churchill’s father, the seventh Duke of Marlborough, bore Winston as a name for his sons. It also mentions Judge W C Caldwell of Tennessee delaying Cumberland University presidency and Henderson’s gavel gift from admirers in Teva.
A collection of brief editorial quotations discusses President Kruger and Consul Macrum in Protoria, Consul Hay, and cabinet trust. It notes Logon rebels considering telegraphic surrender, and mentions Dreyfus Esterhazy lectures to Americans. Also items from Fitchburg Waltham and Taunton on liquor licensing laws.
A rural note from the American Agriculturist asserts deep plowing pulverization and careful after-culture can raise corn yields at low cost. J H W Powers of Whiteside County Illinois reports 196 bushels per adze at ten cents per bushel. In Lebanon County Pennsylvania L S Long grows over 100 bushels on ninety acres. Wilson Pearson Bucks County averages 140. B C Mitchell Chester County reports large yields. Success hinges on seedbed prep and even stands.
A column of assorted Lowell notes surveys Christmas shopping, wage news, a Birmingham cleric’s fever origin, a Sunday churchgoing horse, and quail season. It recalls Washington’s 1789 inauguration, recounts a Hale trolley anecdote, and ends with a child asking about Santa Claus and special delivery letters.
A parent recalls a child asking why there is no chimney and how Santa would enter the home. The speaker left before hearing a reply and assumes the child continues to question Santa during the visit.
Edward Hartshorn, born 1816 in New Ipswich New Hampshire, dies at 68 Tyer Street Lowell. A longtime business figure, he worked in bakeries and as a dray dealer before thirty years with Hosford Pollard firms. Survived by two wives and daughters Bertha and Florence, he joined St Pauls Methodist for over six decades and held active civic roles.
The week saw funeral services for Harold J. Keegan infant son of Thomas and Susie. Francis Randall Badger son of Frank S. and Belle I. Badger. and real estate man John S. Shea, with ceremonies at Catholic cemeteries and St Peter's church. Fr. J. M. Greene and Fr. Malin officiated. burial under Undertaker Rogers, then McDermott. delegations from Court Middlesex F of A and Emmet club attended. The city mourns Joseph M. Cahill aged 25, survived by sisters and brothers, with services at 417 Moody Street.
A wedding is announced for Mr. John A. Thom son and Miss Rose H. Kingsbury to be held Tuesday evening December 12. A. J. Ryan is laying the foundation for a double house on Porter Street.
The article promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a guaranteed cure for croup with twenty five years of constant use and cites early hoarseness and a creaky cough as signs. It claims the remedy prevents attacks when given promptly and that it is used in many thousands of homes with consistent effectiveness. Available through all druggists.
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