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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
6
Lowell Daily Courier Citizen Company records announce publication details for the Oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County with daily editions since 1845 excluding Sundays and holidays. Describes delivery by carrier at 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month and office location on Merrimack Street.
Train service on the Boston and Maine line runs between Lowell and Boston with regular schedules and frequent departures. The service connects commuter hubs and offers weekday and weekend options for travelers in the Greater Boston area.
The column discusses Cornelius Vanderbilt and John D. Rockefeller wealth, then pivots to national reform, Croker and Tammany politics, and Chicago vice. It critiques French decline, calls for beer taxation over spirits, and notes abnormal penny coinage in holiday trade.
The article notes a severe shortage of small change causing widespread cash problems in Boston. Mints and counterfeiters struggle to meet demand as banks and slot machines drain coins, with thousands of counterfeit cents circulating and many undetected. Sub-treasuries report large seizures yearly.
The article analyzes the city election outcome, noting a stronger Democratic showing than anti Democratic forces expected. It questions league influence, praises Democratic organization, and urges vigilance in city governance while suggesting Col. Dimon could become a model mayor if his party supports public good. The piece ends with uncertainty about future course.
Anaguet Belmont remains gravely ill with typhoid pneumonia at Hempstead L I after a severe cold and grip, continuing to work until last Saturday. Actor Willam Faversham is dangerously ill in New York following a difficult appendicitis operation two weeks ago, with a relapse after temporary improvement.
An 19th century advertisement asserts bad blood causes many diseases and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal cure. It claims the medicine makes bad blood good and offers free indications of impurities, urging readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest remedy.
A reading notes the hours from seven to nine at Merrimack Street near Palmer Corner. Local details indicate pedestrian activity and nearby storefronts. Authorities advise caution during evening hours and prompt reporting of suspicious activity.
In a bustling city hall scene 2000 pack a basketball arena while 2000 tickets remain scarce as 6 to 7 PM sees long lines and strong demand. A downtown restaurant leads with 1100 chicken pies daily, peaking on special days. Margery’s fun call from her grandparents shows modern toys, and militia news notes retirements and a possible successor to General Bancroft in Lowell.
Arthur D. Colby a Lowell Machine Shop draughtsman and Florence G Gilmore a city treasurer's office clerk were married yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents home 167 Howard street Rev C E Fisher officiating Only relatives and a few friends present Annie Brooks was bridesmaid Gordon Dickenson was best man The couple will reside at Butterfield street after January 1
Mr. Sherman W. Day and Miss Ethel M. Killam were united in marriage at 28 Warwick Street by Rev. Charles R. McNally on Wednesday evening December 12.
Mr James Marsden and Miss Catherine Murphy were married on Saturday December 8 by Rev George F Kenngett at his residence 2 1 2 Liberty Street in a quiet family ceremony attended by few relatives.
Wednesday noon in Dunstable at the bride’s father residence. James M. Swallow aged 79 wed Clara P. Jewett aged 42. Rev. H. Linwood Hartwell performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Dunstable.
Mr James T Track and Mrs Mary FE Robinson married on Wednesday evening at Rev Smith T Ford's residence on School Street. The groom, a 75 year old former expressman, and the bride began their acquaintance three months ago when she became his housekeeper. They will reside at 68 Branch Street.
An alumnae gathering of college women and undergraduates is set for Friday at 4 PM in the high school to form a new society. Reverend L. Merriam delivered a chalk talk yesterday. The Middlesex Women's Club event on Town Improvements promises to be notably eloquent with fine lantern imagery.
The Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs loans slides for a town improvement talk read by Miss Helen A. Whittier. The club invites tree wardens and selectmen from nearby towns to attend the lecture, showing active support for civic work.
Obituary items report John Carney aged 383 with residence in Fall River and four Carney brothers in Gloucester City area. Mary Maddocks widow of W H Maddocks dies in Gloucester with six children named. William Henry McCourt, son of Michael and Helen, dies at 397 Worthen Street after a lingering illness. a Green school pupil.
Mary McCarthy’s funeral was held yesterday from her Gorham street home with a mass at St. Peter’s church officiated by Rev. Fr. Mullin. Bearers included John Harrington and others. burial in Catholic cemetery. Owen Higgins’s funeral followed from North street with mass at St. Peter’s church. bearers named P. Quinn and others. burial in Catholic cemetery.
In this city, Dec. 12, John Carn aged 38, died at his mother's home 451 Broadway. Also Dec. 12, William H McCourt youngest son of Michael and Helen McCourt of 397 Worthen Street. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at 397 Worthen Street.
Fraternal groups report diverse events including a public entertainment committee formed by Eirene Jorge Good mplors Percy Hands Miss Lillian Linedy and Miss Gertrude L Judd. Centralville Odd Fellows lodge announces notable degrees and a large upcoming gathering while Canton Pawtucket No 9 hosts Col Roger and staff from Lawrence after routine business. An annual J A Garfield Post 120 inspection, banquet, speeches, and officer listings follow, with many other lodge officers and a Rathbone order convention noted among activities.
Degree staff of Dorcas Temple performed the first degree on five candidates. A banquet followed with committee leaders including C. B. Frost as chairman and sisters R. A. Griffiths A. F. Choate M. A. Garland Ella Maynard Roscoe Chase Alice Wescott Sadie King handling the meal. A reception group including Florence Danforth Florence F. Glidden A. Cora Stiles Mary Gilman greeted guests. Resolutions praised Dorcas Temple for hospitality and generosity as exercises ended.
A Massachusetts board of registration in pharmacy report highlights liquor sales in drug stores, Sunday seizures, and a "fruit juice" whiskey shipment. It details prosecutions of unregistered druggists, license revocations, and a sharp Sunday enforcement incident. The issue also promotes Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey with claims of purity and suitability for invalids.
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