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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
1
The piece humorously notes Oliver Twist as the Democratic aldermanic ticket yesterday while license advocates enjoyed victuals and drink on Tuesday. It mentions Boston and Lowell backing Tom and Jerry, contemplates Admiral Dewey’s reaction to a black bear gift, and ends with a seasonal jab about Santa Claus amid political wrangles.
A report states there are around 220,000 kinds of living beings on the globe not counting the wicked flee. The figure reflects a vast diversity of life across continents and oceans.
The Merrimack River association holds a missionary conference at First Baptist Church with Rev Bowley Green presiding and Rev Asa Reed Dilts leading devotions Some speakers including Rev Haggard of Assam India address mission work and the need for revival in families and churches Mrs A J Gordon speaks on incentives to foreign mission work and Darwin’s testimony about Tierra del Fuegans A special official members session occurs at noon for prayer and consultation
London dispatch reports Gen Methuen’s forces met a serious check at Modder river with heavy fighting from dawn. Boer positions held. 41 British prisoners taken. Methuen says losses were great and Wauchope was killed. battle among the heaviest of Methuen’s campaigns.
Eras wins Barnard lands high and dry in purchasing office. Republicans elect eight aldermen and eighteen councilmen. Eight hour day favored by a large majority.
Sleepy townsfolk await recount news while Hon George E. B. Putnam resumes business. Mayor Crowley heads to Worcester for a legislative committee reunion as city hall receives telegrams of congratulations. Gossip centers on possible licenses, health board seats, and other next year appointments. The eight hour city workers law soon takes effect. Col James Carmichael returns as the lone Democrat on the new alderman board. he served on Governor Russell’s staff.
The Lowell municipal contest ends with Jeremiah Crowley reappointed as mayor. Republicans win eight aldermen to one Democrat, Democrats gain a school board seat, and license supporters prevail. Voter behavior includes ward 9 shifts and Libby’s independent bid influencing results. Returns show tabled tallies, with Page and Taylor notable in top aldermanic votes as results continue on page six.
Dorsey finds Michael Hiorne dead in an alley behind Conant's stable off Church to Tyler. Dr. Meigs suspects heart failure with no marks on the body. Horne, 62 Middlesex street, lived in seclusion at a lodging house run by Mrs. Isabella Lea and had no evident relatives.
The Lowell Citizen reports record demand as the city’s election coverage sold heavily. A railroad delay caused a temporary shortage, with six large rolls rushed from Boston to meet the morning surge and ensure future supply.
New York December 12 The directors of the American Steel and Wire company have declared a quarterly dividend of 1 percent on its preferred stock payable January 2.
A sentimental young woman asks for the most touching moment an observer saw, and Senator Sorghum dryly replies that an election was the most touching incident. The Wash Star notes the frequent reproach of dull conversation when one seeks a word in edgewise.
An advertisement argues small signs of illness signal bigger diseases and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as preventive treatment. A testimonial from Fred V. Halloch of South Kent, Connecticut, claims dizziness and numbness improved after using the remedy. Do not substitute when requesting Hood's.
Stakeholders faced off with bettors as thousands of dollars changed hands over the mayoralty result. A Courier reporter saw a man who had placed nearly 1000 dollars. he claimed the money was not his but said Republicans owed the sum. Open betting involved about 15000 dollars in receipts among several men.
Probate records show wills presented for J H Hall Cambridge Helen McDonald Malden Mary Dunn Cambridge D L Furber Newton Manuel de A Reis Cambridge Eliza Richardson Winchester J H Blaisdell Cambridge Maria Barss Watertown Bridget McMahon Newton Emil y Vaughan Cambridge Sarah Johnson Burlington B 9 Fletcher Lowell Maurice Daily Lowell Administrations granted to Tresalie Bush Cambridge Charlotte Todd Somerville Eliza Faton Cambridge Mary McGovern Cambridge W B Gardiner Cambridge F C Manchester Winchester Daniel Barrett Everett Eliza Cole Acton B A Emerson North Reading Edward Coughlin Concord Margaret Hollan Cambridge etc.
The pair will launch a shoe store at 110 and 212 Merrimack Street on Saturday at 2 PM. Both men have long experience as clerks for leading local shoe firms and enjoy strong community support and promising signs for success.
An alarm from box 185 summoned the fire department to a barn fire at Tyler Park on Thursday. Damage was minor.
Miss Tose Helen Kingsbury wed Mr. John A. Thompson in a ceremony at the bride’s parents home 1087 Bridge Street with Rev H W O Millington presiding. The couple, attended by ushers from Boston, plan to reside at their Brid ge Street address after a wedding journey.
Funeral notices report services from homes on Chestnut and Fayette streets for Ann McEnroe Sadie Walker and Nellie Hale with burial in Catholic cemetery or Edson cemetery. Edith Mulro and Jacob Spaulding are listed with services at Talbot Memorial chapel and a Chelmsford home. bearing names include Molloy Young and C B Fisher officiating.
Personal items report Joseph A. Coram recovering enough to drive daily with a new high stepper. Wm Hanson has joined the Holyoke Transcript advertising department. Friends honor Mrs Louisa P. Batehelder on her 80th birthday in Robinson street with Marcella Greenwood arranging. Private Noel Cosette of the Seventh U.S. Artillery is on a 20 day furlough from Washington. Rev. John P. B. Chidwick of the U.S. Navy is ordered to Havana for the interment of Maine sailors whose bodies will be shipped home.
Bosea born in this city on December 12 to Mr and Mrs Joseph Bosea of 46 Bartlett street a son. Sabina M Gallagher age 83 died December 13 at City hospital. Funeral planned for Thursday at 9 Whiting street home of sister Mrs Stephen Hessian. Also a Yonkers Statesman quote about a child’s play quotes Daisy.
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