14 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
1
A poetic meditation links creation, love, and death as a universal song. Nature, stars, and celestial bodies reflect an endless psalm led by Death in a soft, guiding hand. The piece contrasts mortal perception with the cosmos' perpetual harmony.
A description notes the longest day in Wardbury Norway runs from May 21 to July 22 without interruption. It mentions a nine man jury in Mexico and that verdicts require majority. unanimity prevents appeals. It also states the Bank of England destroys about 350,000 notes weekly to replace them with fresh prints and holds a weekly bonfire. It lists hourly incomes for various rulers led by Russia's czar at $1000 and the US president at $7.50.
Delia Martin of Lowell, 40, slipped into a canal near the Pemberton mill in Lawrence yesterday while intoxicated. She floated to Union street before rescue by John Hoar and was taken to the police station by ambulance. At midnight she showed no ill effects from the incident.
Mill remnants for heavy winter skirts showcase 54 inch extra heavy homespun in mixed grey shades. Prices normal at 1.50 a yard but this lot offers 79 cents per yard, one to five yards available. Basement. A G Pollard & Co. Louisville board of education bans short skirts for teachers.
Official telegrams detail 817 killed wounded or missing on the North Modder river over Sunday and Monday. Highland brigade losses at Magersfontein include 659 casualties. Other regiments report numerous fatalities and prisoners. A Pietermaritzburg dispatch says Buller and Clery entered Ladysmith, capturing 10,000 Boers. Churchill, held from the Estcourt armored train disaster, has escaped from Pretoria.
Manila dispatch reports Col. Hayes cavalry under Lieut Arnold capturing Biaonabato, the mountain stronghold where the last insurrection ended under a peace treaty. Large quantities of war materiel seized. Maj. Batchellor's battalion of the 24th Infantry advances slowly through Aparri valley amid villagers hosting banquets and balls for the colored troops.
London December 14 The British war office has heard nothing of the relief of Ladysmith. Officials do not credit the report as relief at such an early date is believed practically impossible.
Secretary Gage announced plans to anticipate the January interest on outstanding government bonds. The total anticipated payment is five and a half million dollars, reflecting early cash outlay by the Treasury.
Indications from Boston report colder conditions for Friday in Massachusetts with a chance of snow or rain. Northerly winds are expected, potentially impacting travel and daily activities. Residents are advised to prepare for unsettled, wintry weather.
Soderberg family moved to Lowell for winter. Sunday services listed for Central Congregational All Saints and Unitarian. Net receipts of Central Congregational fair reach 955 dollars. Men’s club debate favored Boers on South Africa war. Unitarian church installs a new organ with two manuals, many speaking pipes, and tilting tablets for couplers improving ease of use.
A detailed praise of an organ built at the Waltham church organ factory owned by E. W. Lane highlights its tone and stops. The article lists organ features and praises the maker before a police court report covers multiple drunken and liquor cases with fines, jail terms, and continuances.
At the afternoon session Rev Frank Padelford of Haverhill presided. Mrs A J Gordon led the devotional. Addresses on The present situation of our work at home and abroad were given by Dr W E Witter W Co King of Springfield and Miss Nila D McLaurin of Boston. In the evening devotional exercises were led by Rev H W C Millington followed by a stereopticon address by Rev F P Haggard. Dr W E Witter spoke on What Shall We Do About It. The conference closed with the be pred iction.
The Lowell Courier asserts wages and living costs both rise, with aggregate earnings increasing. The Springfield Union notes strong job availability and employer difficulty in finding competent help, arguing that genuine workers can secure full weeks of work, implying reduced idle time.
Michael Horne was found dead in an alley behind Conant’s stable early Wednesday. There were no known relatives or friends, no funeral ceremonies, and the city bore burial costs in Edson cemetery. No letters or records clarified his history or connections.
Mrs Mary Wilkinson hosted a high‑spirited supper on Wednesday at 319 Lincoln Street in honor of Rev Thomas Sayer his wife and daughter who are about to leave the city. Diua con John McEwan presented a cake basket, a lace handkerchief by Miss Teab er Gillespie and a gold nail cleaner for Miss Ethel. Flashlight photographs were taken by Miss Nellie Clee.
The Parish Aid society of St John's church opened a Christmas sale in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon. Proceeds benefit the building fund for a new parish house. Supper from 5 to 8 o'clock was served under Mrs Benjamin Dunkley and the Symphony Orchestra provided music.
The State Grange, in session since Tuesday, adjourned at noon today after morning business centered on accepting reports from various committees.
In Lowell area, a boy named James Ivory, four, died after being crushed by a moving freight engine near the School street crossing. The boy, who lived at 186 Manchester street, had been riding on cars to reach his switch when he fell between cars and was run over, suffering fatal injuries and requesting relief from pain before dying at St John’s hospital. His death follows a pattern of railroad workers attempting to jump moving equipment to shorten tasks.
About 2000 city print workers plan to organize and meet at Leather Workers hall Saturday at 3 pm. Speakers from out of town will urge affiliating with the American Federation of Labor and the state Federation of Labor. A prior notice mentioned a 10 percent wage issue.
An advertisement urges never quit certainty for hope and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for diseases from impure blood. It claims complete, permanent cures where other doctors failed, citing a Fulton New York testimonial of scrofulous humor improvement after using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills.
Mr and Mrs George W Nuttall entertained a large group at 305 Summer Street with an informal program of music and recitations. Guests enjoyed piano selections banjo and mandolin duets and a phonographic entertainment followed by a light luncheon and cordial goodbyes.
The class of 1901 met in the high school hall with Principal Irish presiding. Willard Parker was chair pro tem and Miss Meredith secretary pro tem. A constitution committee was named and nominations were made for officers and committees. The meeting adjourned subject to the chairman's call.
Ambrose Sousa, a Lowell jail inmate, was moved to the Lowell hospital after falling ill with diphtheria. Dr Nickerson diagnosed the illness and notified the board of health, which acted promptly. Sousa, convicted of assault and battery, had two months remaining. At the hospital his condition was improving.
Railway notes describe a syndicate backing a single-rail high speed electric line between Liverpool and Manchester. Other items include a Texas excursion locomotive lit by 100 incandescent bulbs, a Mont Blanc electric line from Ouches to Petits Rochers Rouges, the Arve powering the system, and a 6.83 mile route with 12 stations. Also noted is a 2200 foot funicular at Davos Platz powered by valley dynamos, one of Switzerland’s first to use electricity, plus a German rope railway with sectional cars and 4000 foot spans requiring intermediate stations and seven minute sections.
A city political note sketches council shifts after a Republican alderman slate. It names candidates for messenger, superintendent roles, clerk, and council president, with several figures like Frank Going Joseph E. B. Patee and Charles Whitter among likely contenders. The eight hour law is hinted to be in effect with a new work schedule from seven thirty to four fifty with a noon hour.
The Lowell Textile Council met at Union hall to confirm assessments for the next rally to be held Tuesday night in Loomfixe's hall. Denis J. Morrow will preside. Speakers include Oliver Chretien of New Bedford speaking French and James Tansey of Fall River. Parson Bryan will be chief usher. listed organizers include O'Hearn Coppinger Ashton Collins Goddard Scott Shoa and Lapoint.
The Ladies' Missionary society of the First Congregational church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Putnam at 1210 Middlesex Street. Mrs. Y. A. Warfield presided and Miss Thomas the church missionary read a paper on Thibet.
Mrs L Gordon Weston displays an exquisite collection of hand painted china in her Swan building room for one day only. Prices range from $1 to $75, offering dainty holiday gift options to buyers.
In Dracut William Duncan aged 81 dies with funeral Friday at 10. Isaac Hale 88 dies. private service at 19 Varney street Saturday 2 pm. Julia Doyle 58 dies at 101 Chelmsford street leaving four daughters and one son. Elizabeth Kelley 82 dies in East Chelmsford. funeral Saturday at 3 30 p m at daughter’s home. friends invited.
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks for kind words and acts that eased sorrow at the death of a husband and father. Grateful to Mr. A. H. Rose of J. C. Ayer Co and the employer for kindnesses during illness. Wishing many years before death brings sorrow to any home. Mrs. Thomas Carey and Family.
A series of obituaries reports the sudden death of George Humiston in Everett at about 25, the passing of Miss Catherine McNabb in Baltimore then brought to Lowell for burial, and the deaths of Isaac Hale at 88 in Lowell and Daniel Kelley in East Chelmsford. The notices note ages, family ties, residences, and brief life details.
The town mourns several deaths with services at Catholic cemeteries and churches. Notables include John H Powers at 58 Willie Street with burial by Molloy. Susie Farrell at 106 Crawford Street with Rev Leonard presiding. Edith T Mulino at Chelmsford residence and Talbot Memorial chapel burial. Jacob Spaulding funeral at 1 pm from Billerica Street Chelmsford with burial in Centre cemetery.
Dr. Hitchcock of Amherst College and State Board of Charities inspected the Nort helmsford truant school Wednesday morning and found it in satisfactory condition. Mrs Hussey of Hudson cares for her ailing mother Mrs Morse in Dunfey street. Eugene P. McOsker, former local resident and Nichols Frost shoe department manager in Fitchburg, cast his vote in ward nine before returning home. Central M E church Ladies Social circle held a gathering at the pastor Trev W H Meredith's home with a piano solo, songs, readings, and refreshments. Rev S Hartwell Pratt, evangelist, was summoned home to Springfield by his mother's death notice. Mars E S Nichols will sing at the e e rooms tonight with readings to follow.
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