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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1898
Page
8
December weather notes show Snow Storm No. 4 bringing a Saturday afternoon and night of cold, with dull morning and bright afternoon. Snowfalls expected to increase, promising significant winter impact as temperatures fall and daylight shortens. Boston reports snow tonight into Tuesday with much colder conditions.
A brief notice from Monday December 12 1898 highlights the Lowell Dain Tanker with limited details, signaling a maritime item or transport note in the period news. The entry points to a shipping subject tied to the Lowell port and ships registered under that name.
The Fitchburg railroad Hoosac tunnel route announces greatly reduced round trip tickets for Christmas vacation. Tickets are valid December 14 to 24 for outbound travel and return until January 12, 1899. Also noted is a local police arrest of six Greeks on Market Street for Sunday card playing. Cook, Taylor & Co. have purchased 100 dozen boys and girls wool hose from British Hosiery Co. at 50 to 60 cents per pair, selling this week for 25 cents, sizes 5 to 9%, with 9 to 9% and 10 to 12 inch ones at 35 cents. Parents and guardians urged to view the bargain.
The Big Seven A. C. held a successful box party and dance in Bay State Hall on Saturday night. The hall was crowded early and the dancers moved slowly yet enjoyed themselves. Bamber's orchestra provided music. During intermission the boxes were auctioned and the buyers sat to dispose of contents. Dancing continued to a late hour with the committee led by John Bradley and others listed.
The El mo Social club held a dance and cake walk at Highlord hall on Saturday night with a fair attendance. Four couples entered the cake walk and judges awarded prizes to two children, a decision that drew spectator dissatisfaction. Manhattan orchestra provided music as the event continued late. committee included General manager John Hoar and several assistants and aides.
A special Burke Temperance Institute meeting led by President John J. Ivers disavowed an article in a local panel and stated the society did not authorize anyone to use its name to sway public opinion on liquor licensing.
The Gayest Manhattan show heads to Music hall this week with wholesale ticket orders. Many clubs are among the purchasers, one order alone for 50 for tonight. The performance is stated to be worthy of the business.
Mrs Merrie Hate of Hot Springs Arkansas describes using Postum mixed with egg and cream as a richer clearer substitute for coffee. She notes longer boiling times enhance flavor and claims her liver issues improved since starting Postum, though no medical endorsement is stated.
A Y M C A gathering in Lowell shifted to a no-license rally with Rev W A Bartlett Rev Bowley Green and Rev F A Warfield urging earnest civic effort to end liquor licenses. Speakers warned about speak-easies and urged backing city officials to maintain no-license rules citing Brockton tax effects and moral grounds.
Rev F I Kelley of Dracut preached at Eliot Congregational Church on Sunday evening. He emphasized Bible reading as the path to nobler thoughts and actions, urged young people to think rightly, and linked wartime patriotism to spiritual zeal for daily life and Sunday school guidance. He cited David, Jonathan, and Saul to illustrate lessons and noted how war inspired bravery and self sacrifice.
Rev W A Bartlett preached at Kirk Street Church yesterday urging radical reform to end saloon violence. He cited 5133 men entering five saloons and 797 entering one in a single night, urging no license for 250 years and calling for citywide temperance action.
In a spirited open forum, Samuel H. Thompson and James W. C. Pickering urge action against liquor power. Thompson cites drunken street life and 85 to 90 rum dealers influencing city policy. Pickering warns of rising intemperance threatening freedom and youth.
Rev S T Ford at First Baptist in Lowell urges no license arguing license income funds for churches hospitals and public works. He cites 3189 men visiting five saloons 797 entering one 6 000 daily liquor revenue could finance schools streets fire department and coal for every family while noting enforcement challenges and moral sentiment.
Large congregation attended the Patrona Feast of the Immaculate Conception at the church. The service featured white and gold vestments, a Gloria, a high mass led by Rev William Joyce, with deacon Rev Lawrence Gedwird and sub-deacon Rev Tourangeau. Fr Lewis preached on devotion to the Blessed Virgin and received new members into the Immaculate Conception sodality. A vesper service followed with hymns and benediction. The weeklong novena ended with prayers and a closing procession.
A large congregation witnessed the unveiling of a new St Anthony statue at Sacred Heart church. Rev William D Joyce O M L presented the statue, followed by solemn vespers and benediction. Rev John Reynolds O M I preached on St Anthony’s life, then unveiled and blessed the statue.
A Christian Scientist columnist rebuts common critiques of Christian Science. He argues science heals by understanding, not blind faith, cites Job and Science and Health, notes modest fees, and defends the religion’s growth and resilience against charges of delusion, urging readers to judge by results and truth.
A patient cured after six weeks with Carter’s cough balsam claims to fully heal. Ad promotes Carter & Sherburne remedies and a Christmas stock of white aprons from 12 1/2 cents to $2, urging readers to tell advertisers they saw the Courier ad.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Secretary announces the intent to publish the foreging petition in the Boston Journal and Lower Courier. Authored by WAL M. OLIN, Secretary, dated December 9 in Boston.
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