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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1899

Page

5

Brand ed for Hell Sermon by Rev Ford at First Baptist

Rev S T Ford delivered the third sermon in his series The Trademark of the Soul with the title Branded for Hell The speaker argued that those under Satan’s influence receive a doom in hell but stressed hell is for the wicked not the innocent He urged repentance and warned against using God in vain while emphasizing God’s mercy and Christ’s sacrifice to save souls.

S. T. Ford First Baptist Church Hell Ford Heaven God Christ

Hope and Duty Reflect Christ’s Religion at Fifth Street

A Fifth Street Baptist sermon centers on Psalm 78:7, stressing hope in God as the distinguishing feature of Christianity. The pastor warns against false hopes in wealth or institutions, urging families to teach children to trust God, find comfort in scripture, and hold to divine promises across life and death.

Fifth Street Baptist Church Jesus Christ Christ Jesus God Christ

Gold Dust Promise for Easier Housework

An advertisement touts Gold Dust as a superior cleaner, claiming it cleans everything in half the time and with half the effort and cost compared to soap or other cleansers. A free booklet titled Golden Rules for Housework is offered.

Anchor of Hope in God’s Promises and Service

A devotional reflection on God as an anchor for the soul. It asserts God’s promises are sure, linking salvation to a chain of perfect promises forged by a loving God. The text urges recalling His deeds, hating sin, loving righteousness, and serving through obedience to cultivate a blessed, living sacrifice.

The Devil Won Captured City by 1900 Says Rev Wilson

Reverend A E Wilson preached at Paige Street Free Baptist Church lamenting the license vote and urging renewed effort against rum. He called ministers to service, condemned saloons, urged lawful action, and noted a placard proclaiming "The Devil is Coming" as the city fell to a 1900 majority.

Paige Street Free Baptist Church A. E. Wilson Law Citza

Stock Market Sinks After Major Bank Failures

The stock market opened in gloom as the failure of the Produce Exchange Trust Co. and Henry Allen & Co. unsettled traders. London steadied while New York and Boston declined with extensive losses across many stocks including Leather, Met. St. Ry., Sugar, and Erie Telephone. Authorities denied rumors of broader bank collapses as hopes lingered for a later recovery.

London New York Produce Exchange Trust Company Henry Allen & Co South Africa Met St. Ry Monttana Osceola Quincy Tamarack Franklin Cochiti Montana Ameligamated Erie Telephone Mexican

New York Market Report by Bright Sears Co

Bright, Sears & Co report New York market activity with price moves and notable trends. Traders watched daily turnover and demand for key commodities while financial names and indices showed modest shifts.

Boston New York Bright, Sears & Co

Salvation Sermon At Kirk Street Church Delivers Thoughtful Probe

A large Kirk Street church congregation heard Rev W A Bartlett preach on the theme of individual responsibility to God as the core of salvation. He recounted Daniel Webster at the Astor House and urged that life here and the life beyond are one, prompting deep reflection among attendees. The discourse continued on page eight.

Kirk Street W. A. Bartlett Daniel Webster Astor House Webster

Its Closing Causes Excitement in Boston Financial Circles

A Boston financial crisis unfolds as Broadway National Bank fails to open. Reports say Fourth National Bank faced trouble and Globe Bank received only temporary assistance, sparking near panic among financial circles. Strong entities include Broadway National Bank, Fourth National Bank, Globe Bank and Boston.

Boston Broadway National Bank Fourth Naional Globe Bank

Squire Failure Shows Corporate Assignments Proceeding

Boston December reports that non-assigned affiliates of John P. Squire & Co. voted to assign to H W Chaplin. Included are Lake Champlain Provision Burlington New Hampshire Provision Concord John B Towle Manchester Maine Provision Holyoke Provision and Cold Storage Holyoke. Stock taking continues and a creditors meeting is expected. banks and western shippers assure confidence.

Boston John P. Squire & Co H. W. Chaplin Lake Champlain Provision Company Burlington New Hampshire Provision Company Burlington, Vt New Hampshire Provision, Company Concord N. H John B. Towle & Co Manchester Maine Provision & Col Storage Company Portland Holyoke Provision & Cold Storage Company Holyoke J. P. Squire & Co Chaplin

Broadway National Bank Receiver Wing Works On Affairs

Boston December 17 Receiver Wing and clerks continued straightening out the Broadway National Bank after the fire at J P Squire and company. No new developments today and the clearing house committee met at night. Wing reports assets and funds on hand well taken but will not pay out bank funds until Comptroller Dawes reviews his report and a permanent receiver is appointed.

John P. Loves Arms Company Boston Broadway Bank Broadway National Bank Messrs. Squire Globe Bank Norcross John P. Lovell Arms Co Globe National Bank I. S Squire Packing House Swifts North Packing House Fire Arms Company Clearing House Fourth National Bank John Laurie & Co Newell Stevens Roswell C Downer Curtiss Wing Dawes

Gambler Panic Drives Stock Exchange Talks in New York

Boston and New York financial men meet in a 24 hour session to plan drastic moves to avert a gambler's panic. A 9 am exchange meeting may refuse selling orders and bolster prices, pending the London market. large blocks of United States mining shares are under absorption talks by New York interests.

Boston the Post New York Stock Exchange United The London United States

Insect Pest Aid and Forest Fire Losses Outlined

A Massachusetts entomology note offers free help from the Hatch Experiment Station to identify and combat injurious insects, urging residents to send trouble details and samples. It cites vast U S forest fire damages, noting $800 million in 20 years across U S and British North America and a 10 250 000 acre burned territory in 1880 with forests worth $25 million, highlighting west coast fire risks and Puget Sound navigation dangers.

Massachusetts Hatch Amherst Mass Hatch Experiment Station United States British North America Puget Washington The Detroit Free Press

Wanted Compositor and Boy for Job Room

Help wanted listing from Bigelow and Miller at Stott's block Middlesex street seeks a compositor and a boy with two years of experience in a job room. Local notice notes practical duties and location.

Bigelow & Miller Stott’s Block Middlesex Street

Incomparably Low Prices For Christmas Store Items

Will be found in our store this week at incomparably low prices. Every department in our store abounds in sensible and serviceable suggestions for Christmas.

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