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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1898
Page
8
The report records December dates with sun and moon rise and set times, day length, and a cold later afternoon. It notes dull gray skies with afternoon clearing, and forecast from Boston for Massachusetts predicting threatening weather tonight and probably fair Sunday.
An 1838 notice lists Morse Coach Co offerings including rubber tired backs and electric powered horse clipping at Morse's stable for $2.00, Joseph Mullin sells clean coal on Gorham street, and job ads from Cook Taylor Co on Central street. Also mentions theater scene at Savoy and plan for dress sales. Grace Church and Highland Methodist schedule sermons for Sunday morning and evening.
George Cushing, about 27, wanted in Boston for the larceny of an overcoat, was arrested at the police station about 10 last night by Capt. Kew. He confessed the theft during their talk, Boston officers arrived this morning to take him back for trial in Lowell.
Dave Manning challenges Larry Cummings to a 100 point continuous pool match for a $25 purse. Funds to be deposited with W. L. Jones at his pool rooms in Preswoli siveci.
The H N F club managed a dance in Burkes Hall last night. General manager Daniel Higgins directed the floor with assistant Joseph Kennedy. Joseph Dunn was floor director. Members included several nids. Keyes orchestra provided the music.
True, superintendent of public buildings in Lowell, is suspended by Mayor James W. Bennett amid investigations into lands and buildings conduct. The mayor cites serious charges and delays in reporting, with the council approving the suspension unanimously after a special session.
A stranger woman arrives to tend True family children as James Ferris, Mr True’s proen es in law, obtains the keys and admits the children. He says he last saw Mr True at supper last night and declines to discuss his current whereabouts. An interviewer presses for information about the rumor of Mr True fleeing the city but Ferris defers. The interview ends without further comment.
Michael Gookin of Gookin Brothers states his firm did not furnish any settees for the Varnum school and that Barnard paid 33 cents a foot for rival seats. He offered settees at 28 cents per foot costing the city $30 more than his bid to buy. Gookin claims fair treatment and argues for a better article at a lower price.
Creditors of Dunn Brothers met at Bristlers hall to settle debts from a paving contract in Aiken street. The city reduced the original estimate from about 11,000 to around 9,000 due to substandard work. Dunn Brothers proposed pro rata loss sharing with workers, and an adjustment satisfactory to all parties was reached, with W H Anderton and James J Kerwin representing the firm.
The Tewksbury Grange elected officers led by Master Jonn Phelps and Overseer Charles E. Clark. Others included Lecturer George W. Trus, Steward Eliot French, and Secretary Susie Whittmore. Prize poems were read after the vote.
The Bleachery club held its fifth social in Assocate hall last night drawing more than 100 couples. The 6 PM to midnight event featured Hibbard's orchestra. Officers listed include Gene as manager Frank J Day and Joseph F Fall among many others. A no license rally is planned at the YMCA next Sunday at 4 PM with speakers including Rev Franke A Warfield Rev W A Bartlett and Rev Bowley Green.
H. V. Huse from Lowell argues that public sentiment against excess liquor plays a role but that malt liquors and lager beer have promoted temperance by offering lower alcohol options. He cites Dr Bowditch and Swiss findings to claim moderate beer and light wines can reduce overall drunkenness while warning total abstinence advocates to consider balanced measures.
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