15 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
1
A lyric passage presents King Christmas in a house of ice guiding a boy toward a new year. The king blesses the boy to journey with merriment and sorrow, urging courage as the messenger delivers the message that Christ the Lord’s birth reflects hopeful renewal. The narration ends with blessing for the advent of the New Year.
Two lean wolves ravage the Franklin Park sheep fold while hungry bears devastate lamb stocks on State Street. Boston is described as dangerous, with businesses keeping jam in stock for New Year. If winter remains open and things don’t congeal, Santa may arrive in a fine automobile. The Carnegie Steel company reports 18 percent gain this year. Where’s the ill luck about that.
The article notes Paris claims the largest library in the world with upward of two million printed books and 160,000 manuscripts. It compares with the British Museum and the Imperial Library at St Petersburg at around 1,500,000 volumes each. It also mentions 47 B C as the longest year, added by Julius Caesar to align seasons with the solar year.
A Modder River telegraph reports continued Maxim gun fire from 5.30 Tuesday, with severe cannonade and renewed combat along the river. Boers along the river are heavily attacked and receive assistance from other Boer forces throughout the day.
London dispatch reports that mounted infantry patrolling near the Ramah and Zoutpstatten encountered a strong Boer detachment in a sharp engagement. The enemy retreated to Goemansberg. Casualties: Capt Bradshaw and three men killed. eight wounded. Boers suffer five killed and several wounded.
General Cronje states the British had a dominant force Monday with about 2000 killed or wounded overall. Boer artillery was ineffective and balloons aided the British. About twenty ambulances ferried casualties between the front line and the enemy camp. Our losses are put at around 100 killed and wounded.
Chicago man Daniel Warcher, a noted broker, files for bankruptcy with liabilities of 100000 and assets of 15000. Principal creditors include the New Hampshire Banking Company of Nashua with 18000 and the Keene Five Cent Savings Bank of Keene with 8000.
Lorenzo Marques Dec 15. Charles MacRam, late American consul of Pretoria, leaves for New York Saturday Dec 16. W Stanley Hollis, the American consul here, will assume MacRam's duties until the arrival of his successor.
Artillery exchange at Frere Camp postponed after the Boers failed to reply to British bombardment around Colenso. In New York a fire in Williamsburg dormitory leaves three dead: Jackie Freeme 50, Susan Smythe 65, Mary Geescher 85. Major-General Leonard Wood and his wife arrived from Washington and head to Cuba on Saturday.
Calcutta reports indicate worsening famine conditions with about two million two hundred fifty thousand people affected across the famine stricken districts. The crisis underscores growing shortages and humanitarian needs across the region.
The board will stay Democratic next year ensuring current staff remains. A Putnam mayoral bid would have produced a Republican majority via a new appointment. A recount petition for the mayoral race is not filed yet though papers circulate. Alexander Mack, assistant superintendent of commons, was relieved of keys by Superintendent Whitter and remains a candidate for department head.
Yesterday afternoon the Unitarian society entertainment committee hosted a whist tournament at Centre town hall with about 80 ladies, including 50 from Lowell. At 19 tables from 2.30 to 5 prizes went to Mrs. Wm. Howard and Mrs. Henry Thompson. and Mrs. W. H. Staples and Mrs. J. Roberge. A supper followed in the vestry with help from Boys' Land-a-Hand and Girl's Willing Workers.
The second night at Billerica Centre attracted more attendees than the first. A salad supper was served by Mrs. W. D. Fitch and Mrs. Howard Stearns with helpers. The Billerica orchestra under Herbert Handley provided entertainment, plus piano selections by Mr. Simonds. The First Baptist church Ladies' Benevolent society held a vestry sale and evening entertainment with fancy articles, songs, readings, and harmonica acts.
Pollard & Co offer sample blankets 72x80 inches at $1 each with varied styles. Larger 7 lb blankets of equal quality sell for $1.39. Regular dealers price similar blankets at $2.00. A basement location lists A and G POLLARD & CO.
Stockholders in New York at a special meeting increased the Erie Telegraph and Telephone company capital from 5 million to 15 million dollars and authorized stock issuance to fund property acquisitions and plant additions. The move aims to grow subscribers from 165,000 to about 290,600 and add long distance service, with thirty six new exchange buildings under construction, totaling sixty two on completion.
At city hall, departments report on new leadership as Mr Barrett writes to Mr Barnard offering brief congratulations on his election as head of the supply department and Barnard gives a reply. The brief exchange signals upcoming changes in city procurement.
A bright window and store display features the largest stock ever shown including novel and staple neckwear. Emphasis on 59 cent ties, also 25 cent varieties, and elegant Silk Latin and Silk fabrics priced at 1.00 and 1.50. Suspender options Silk and Latin plain or embroidered.
Old Middlesex chapter S A R held a special meeting at the St Charles hotel with good attendance. A message was sent to historian Geo H Stevens sick at home. Membership admitted for Samuel Burbank and plans to invite ladies next meeting. Discussions of exchanging papers with other chapters and papers on Pemaquid and Charleston Evacuation highlighted the program. A Washington address recalled his life. A vandalism note offered a reward and admonitions to parents followed as youth misused the waiting room.
New time schedule takes effect Sunday December 17 1899 on the Middlesex street North Chelmsford and Tyngsboro line. Timetables list departures from Tyngsboro to Merrimack square and back with 20 and 30 minute intervals, including Saturday and Sunday variations. Superintendent PT Begley notes schedules remain in force until further change.
A contemporary item questions reports that the Dracut Street railway waiting room was allegedly closed. The room remains open from early morning to late night though not heated or well kept, with historical attempts to furnish seating and a stove abandoned after winter.
Nick's Choice highlights Dolge's Red Pelt Slippers trimmed with jet fur as ideal Christmas gifts. The copy notes their color options to match outfits and asserts Fet Shoes guard against floor drafts by not conducting heat or cold, keeping feet at normal temperature when moving between rooms.
A near total loss fire destroyed a Willam H Emery barn on Riverside Street inside Lowell line with suspicions of arson. Chief Hosmer orders fire marshal investigation. Loss likely under $500. Nearby incidents included a Bellevue Street dwelling fire and a minor McEvoy block blaze with no damage.
The Lowell milk producers committee and Lowell Milk Dealers' Association directors met at 64 Railroad Street to fix an uncontracted milk price through April 1, 1900. Prices: 28 cents per can within five miles of the post office, 26 cents beyond that. A farmers organization will be formed with a five member committee to draft by laws and a constitution. Dealers also urged a petition to prevent taking new trade at less than six cents per quart through April 1.
In Dracut a solitary drunk, Thomas F Fahey, faced the court for the third drunkenness offence that year. He pleaded guilty sought probation but was sent to the state farm and his appeal left him held in $200 for superior court. Winifred Radicau and John Sweet faced adultery charges.
George H. Gurney a Traders' National Bank bookkeeper wed Grace Jaques of Dracut in a Wednesday evening ceremony conducted by Rev. Smith Thomas Ford at his School street home. Ernest Warren and Grace McGilevry served as best man and bridesmaid, followed by a small reception at Frank Lawrence's Appleton street home for close friends.
Joseph H Green 74 died at home 170 Lawrence street after a long illness leaving a widow and three daughters. Thomas F Dinley 34 of Dracut died at 26 Dinley street leaving wife Maggie two children father Hugh and brothers Richard James and Frank and many friends.
Narcisse Morin admitted larceny of $11 from Dr DimoDaus in superior court. He received a $15 fine as part of the judgment.
The community mourns as Sabina Gallagher is laid to rest at the Catholic cemetery after a 2 30 PM service from 9 Whiting street. Rev. Father Leonard officiated with bearers John Rabbitt, Patrick Murphy, Patrick Boyle, Dennis Boyle, John Martin and Michael McDonough. Josephine Champagne’s funeral was held Thursday morning from 106 Rock street with Mass at St. Jean Baptiste Church. Fr. Fournier officiated and burial followed at St. Joseph's cemetery under Joseph Albert's direction, four brothers of the deceased serving as bearers.
A notice from Lowell reports the death of John Hy Melenfy aged 62 years and two months at Lowell General Hospital on December MM. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Unofficial Boston report says Colonel Charles 5 Proctor chosen for staff of Governor-elect W. Murray Crane. Lowell gains its first staff member since Col. Frederick Walsh under Greenhalge era. news welcomed by Proctor’s friends. Philip Favreau returns from Detroit ill at home. Henry A. Clapp spoke on Twelfth Night at State Normal. Mrs. Ida Thurlon and Miss Huntington guests of Hudsons after Grange session. Ex Alderman Fred A. Tuttle and wife return from bridal trip escorted home by many friends.
An advertising claim asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla can cure rheumatism, citing user Fannie L. Derricotte of Athens Georgia who says the remedy relieved long standing pain and restored ability to dress and work, urging buyers to choose only Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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