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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
1
A reader commends The Weekly Journal noting its agricul tural department is especially excellent and of particular interest to farmers. The text also jokingly warns Santa Claus about wheels and references political and public figures in a stream of satirical observations.
Notices posted in Hamilton mills announce wage increases for print works operatives though the exact amounts remain undetermined. Merrimack print works workers also expect a raise with no figures given yet. The Plasterers union held its semi annual election of officers with Joseph Beaulieu as president and a full slate across secretary treasurer and committees.
In Hadley court this morning four drunks were fined five dollars each. Charles P Brown John Flynn and Thomas F Barry faced penalties plus one minor offender was released. Woolley guilty of stealing a coat valued at ten dollars from Michael Mazeroll and sentenced to fifteen dollar fine plus confinement for non payment. Milot admitted keeping liquor and paid a one hundred dollar fine after inspectors found four cases of lager at his Le street home. Myers held on a one hundred dollar bond until December twenty sixth for selling undressed poultry. Frank granted continuance until December twenty ninth on theft charges and Byrne plus others await further actions with delays into December.
McIntire J presides as probate court at the courthouse presenting wills for probate including Frederick Crosby Medford Emeline Rams dell Natick James Sheehan Newton Edith L M Dickinson Stephen Lynde Billerica Grace L Getehell Catherine McGrath Lowell Josiah H Learned Ashland Charles A Harriman Framingham. Administrations granted to Caroline Wadleigh Katherine Maguire Luther F. Davis Somerville James Coon Watertown Thomas F. Hagan Framingham Paulina R. Wilkins Lexington George E. Smith Malden Amelia Maguire Daniel Keefe John Sullivan Cambridge Charles L Gill Stoneham Emma A. Russ Arthur L Clifford Lowell Almira S Jones Townsend.
The undersigned extend sincere thanks to all who generously offered sympathy in the hour of bereavement for our beloved mother Hannah J. Noble. Signed Lizzie C. Noble Charles H. Noble George H. Noble.
Manila dispatch reports Major General Henry W Lawton shot in the breast and killed instantly at San Mateo while leading troops on a mission to seize San Mateo from insurgents. Lawton, born in Ohio, had a long career from 1861 through recent service in the Philippines.
Boston announces the failure of Dillaway & Starr bankers and brokers of 40 Water Street. The firm includes Chas F W Dillaway, George H Flint, and A W Lawrence. E C Hovey named assignee. No assets and liabilities statement given. Dillaway is a stock exchange member.
The Fall River Line steamer Plymouth, which ran ashore on Riker's Island last night, arrived at her dock this morning under her own steam and safely landed all passengers without mishap.
A notice posted at the Talbot mills announces wage increases beginning January 1, 1900. Treasurer F. S. Clerk said the exact percentage would be set later, aiming to raise Talbot mills wages to match the highest in the industry. The current wages are described as already high.
Amid a historical wage pattern, the firm raises pay again to levels from 1892 after prior increases in 1895 1898 and a 1900 shift. About 30 workers gain the higher rates in all departments, seen as a notable Christmas relief. A worker cites a motive to save for broader wealth equalization advocacy.
A local advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a personal cure for catarrh. It claims the remedy erases the disease’s cause while soothing inflamed membranes. An Ennis Texas resident Ella J White reports improved appetite after use.
The First Congregational church held its annual meeting with Rev. F. A. Warfield as moderator. Reports will be read on the second Sunday in January. Officers and committees were chosen largely by re-election, including deacon A. D. Carter and clerk Andrew Liddell, with numerous standing and special committees listed. J. W. Griffin was nominated treasurer but declined due to absence.
The Trinitarian church held a vestry meeting where Rev. Geo. F. Kenngett was elected moderator and Daniel A. Eaton was named clerk. Officers include Warren Bisbee as treasurer and Daniel A. Paton John Oliver as deacons for three years, with trustees James Stuart Murphy D. A. Brigham M. E B. Cook J. D. Hartwell A. W. Sheldon C. T. Upton E. N. Wood. Clifford B. Carey is Sunday school superintendent and standing and discipline committees named. Meeting adjourned shortly before 9 o'clock.
At the Paige Street Free Baptist Sunday school annual meeting last night officers for the coming year were elected. J H Brennan becomes superintendent of adult, Belle Wilson leads the junior, M O Batchelder the primary, F B Kendall the intermediate, A B Wilson the home department. W E Hatch is treasurer and secretary in the senior department. W E Hatch also serves as treasurer. Board members include Mrs W E Hatch and W C Brown and S S Wiggin. Librarian is Frank Osborn, auditor D P Knowlton. Pianists Clayton Kimball and Ethel Knowlton. primary organist Flora Armstrong. Secretary reports total attendance 7866, average 156, senior 237, junior 106, primary 64. Members joined 58, withdrawn 32, classes total 20. Receipts 281.47, expenditures 223.20, balance 58.27. Rev A E B Wilson commends officers and teachers.
The Leather Workers union held a Monday meeting with informal talks on prices in Ameri can Hide and Leath tanneries. A committee will meet firm members on the union proposal. Elected officers include President Dennis Healey and Vice President Michael McMullen with several secretaries and trustees.
State health engineer H. Goodnow inspected Beaver Brook area near Colinsville and chose land near the New Hampshire line for experimental wells. Tests show brook water free of carbonic acid gas, promising for City use. further wells will be sunk on the boulevard to relieve the city farm wells. Also notes political tally sheets showing Crowley leading in Republican precincts and Putnam gaining through Democratic defection.
The recount of mayoral ballots concluded after ten o'clock showing Jeremiah Crowley ahead of George E. Putnam by 147 votes, with Crowley at 6827 to 6680 for Putnam. Ward by ward shifts narrowed and widened margins. school committee results remained Johnson 626, Mackenzie 595, blanks 73. The Johnson victory was reaffirmed after a separate recount.
A humorous Tit-Bits quip places a monkey atop an organ as he tells the organ-grinder he is simply carried away with the music, capturing a playful image of performance and whimsy.
Hon J Varnum Fletcher of Belmont died at 87 after a long career at Faneuil Hall market. A respected banker, legislator, and philanthropist born 1812 in Westford, he left a wide civic legacy, including a $20,000 Daniel Westford library gift. Funeral at Belmont Unitarian church scheduled.
Funeral services and interments described for James H Owens James Gollen aw James Cahill infant Hannah J Nobile Rebecca A Wild Rufus F Emerson and relatives. Services held at several churches and residences with multiple bearers and local undertakers in charge. Burial in Catholic and Centre cemeteries per family notices.
Miss Etta Idella Ward of Winchendon visits with Mr and Mrs Frank Baker Hill at 27 Bellevue Street and returns home today. A. B. Plimpton of 6 Favor Street is seriously ill with pneumonia along with Dennis T Finnegan of Lawrence Street. Walter Cotten the Nashua violinist was in town visiting friends. William H Morgans pension rises from 17 to 24. The Unity club holds a sale and tea at Mrs Frank Shaws Tyler Park residence this afternoon. Philip T Begley of Lowell and Suburban Street Railway is confined to home with pneumonia. Prosperity Circle votes to withdraw from the National Foresters Association over sick benefit disputes around 85. New ritual and by-laws adopted. officers and committee listed. Seven candidates initiated and five propositions received. Next meeting set for January L.
In Tewksbury the second Webster Clark sponsored social was held in the town hall last night. More than 50 couples attended and danced to Cadet orchestra music. The officers listed include Frank Perkins as general manager, Webster Clark as assistant, Charles H. Smith as floor director, with aids Wilbur Patten, Arthur Fairgher Flerbert Patterson, James Dodge and Chester Trull.
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