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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1898
Page
8
December weather report records a light snowfall of about an inch and a cold wave not severe. Sky overcast overnight, early morning precipitation froze on sidewalks, rain and snow mix observed, with slippery conditions. Boston forecast calls for rain, warmer tonight and clearing by Wednesday.
The Congregational society fair at Chelmsford raised 355 dollars. President W. J. Tucker of Dartmouth will speak at Highland Congregational church on Thursday evening, December 28. Fitchburg railroad offers reduced round trip tickets for students returning home, valid December 14 to 24 for outbound and return until January 12, 1899.
The week ending Dec 11 lists numerous property transfers in Lowell and surrounding towns including South Street, Chapel Street, Hancock Avenue, and Parkview Avenue with prices mostly at $1 or $1000. notable holders include Storey Kaprielian Morrison Day Wild Con nors Dessel and Browne Carter. The mortality report for the week ending Dec 17 records 28 deaths among a population of 87,000 with causes ranging from pneumonia and typhoid to cancer and diphtheria. infectious diseases include scarlet fever measles and diphtheria with a death rate of 16.7.
The First Trinitarian Congregational parish gathered in the vestry to elect officers for the coming year. Rev. Geo F Kenngett was chosen moderator and many officers were appointed including clerk Daniel A Easton, treasurer I Warren Bisbee, deacons, and Sunday school leaders. The clerk reported a 15 member gain to 555, with 25 weddings during the year, and a building expenditure of 7000 dollars excluding the organ. A loan of up to 18000 dollars was authorized to cover indebtedness, secured by mortgage on church real estate in Dutton street. The meeting praised ongoing repairs and Mrs Kenngett for chorus management.
The First Congregational Church held its annual meeting after supper in the vestry. Rev. F A arfield served as moderator with Andrew Liddell as clerk. Officers elected include Deacons Dr Chadbourne and George W Frye for three years and J W Griffin as superintendent, with reports referred to January’s second Sunday meeting.
The vestry hosted a reception for Benj. Judson Spaulding and wife Mary A. D. Jenkins Spaulding on their 50th wedding anniversary. About 75 relatives and friends attended. Spaulding, 75, is a longtime deacon. Mrs Spaulding has served in church aid and mission work. A supper and floral bouquet highlighted the celebration.
Mme C Gervais and Mme Edmond Marte of Lowell are among heirs to a vast Grandmont inheritance in France. A letter from an aunt in Heronville, P Q, claims a share in a multi million dollar estate, possibly over a hundred thousand dollars. Alexis Grandmont confirms the lineage, linking the Lowell women to the old Grandmont house once prominent in empire era courts. Steps will be taken to pursue rightful shares amid celebratory remarks.
Recounting the city election results on the license question and aldermanic races produced no material changes. In ward 1 two precincts showed a small gain for no on the license vote while alderman counts remained essentially unchanged as counting paused after the first thousand ballots.
Professor Edward Cummings of Harvard spoke to the Middlesex Women's club on the relation of domestic service to the industrial situation. He argued the family as life unit, contrasted domestic work with factory life, and suggested remedies including cooperative kitchens, profit sharing, and treating servants as fellow citizens. Mrs. Palmer questioned servant resistance to women bosses, prompting laughter.
Louis F. Newman of Forest Park Heights contracts for a grand chateau style house and barn for Mrs. Elizabeth P. Lavery of Philadelphia, with 140 feet of lot on Buena Vista plaza and 200 feet on Long Hill street. The 2400 square foot ground floor includes a 50 by 16 living room, dining room, kitchen, pantries, drawing room, five upstairs chambers, and a 25 by 35 foot ballroom. Barn to front Long Hill street will house five horses and eight carriages. completion set for July 1. total value above $40.
At the regular meeting of the Journeymen Tailors Union last night members from Lowell Lawrence and Andover attended. Elected officers include President James Noonan of Lawrence Vice President Jacob Jamson of Lowell Treasurer Johannes Kirk of Lawrence Financial Secretary Carl Carlson of Andover Recording Secretary J J Lynch Delegates to Trades and Labor Council of Lowell Arthur R Keefe Jacob Jameson Alfred Jefferson and Mr Mettle.
Mrs Savery, an heir to the Purvee estate of Philadelphia, relocates to Springfield with her daughter Mrs Chapman Dr Chapman and two young children seeking the suburban lifestyle and educational benefits. Dr Chapman is the brother of Rev Dr Chapman pastor at John Wanamaker's Philadelphia church.
Lowells defeated Pawtuckets 2521 to 2383 to pull even atop standings with the Wamesits after eight wins and two losses. Fullerton posted a 565 effort as the lone notable feat in the match.
The Lowell Retail Grocers association held its annual meeting at the Merrimack house with a banquet. Officers elected for 1899 include President H. W. McDonald. vice presidents E. Dix Fletcher A. D. Puffer J. D. Hartwell Ganceilo Leighton F. D. Munn Jr H. Ela. secretary John Stiles. treasurer C. M. Erskine. directors Horace Ela O. B. Ranlett C. W. Russell F. D. Munn Jr E. W. Clark J. T. Sud. A general good will followed the business session.
Miss Etta Fox about 17 fell through the ice while skating above the dam. Nearby skaters pulled her from the river and she was taken to James Walker's home where her parents retrieved her. Skaters are warned to beware air holes and thin ice.
Saturday Darius L Fox of Marsh Hill Dracut hosted a turkey dinner for his 51 family members. After the meal he handed out sealed envelopes containing six $10 notes to each child as they were summoned for cigars, a surprise that delighted the group and became a memorable family moment despite some absent relatives.
Robert Staveley of 21 Epping Street returned home to find his house lit and surrounded by relatives and friends. Believing burglars inside he entered to discover a surprise dinner party in full swing with singing recitals and refreshments.
Judge McIntire held a probate court hearing in East Cambridge on the Robert Moore will case. Daniel J. Donahue, as executor, seeks interpretation about paying a $600 mortgage with interest from the estate. The estate includes a share in an Irish mill and Dracut real estate, with Hon. F. A. Fisher supporting and Hon. Frederick Lawton opposing.
A Lowell advertisement promises a Christmas gift for every child when visiting Hood I Hood Co laboratory on Saturday. Each child must present coupons distributed at local houses to receive a copy of Hood's War Game U S versus Spain.
Members of Company G are called to the armory tonight to discuss matters pertaining to being mustered out. The notice emphasizes attendance for the orderly handling of discharge procedures and associated official actions.
Dr Agnew's Heart Cure claims fast relief for acute heart disease in most cases with a single dose. The advertisement cites thousands of lives saved and promotes availability from Ellingwood & Co at Central and Merrimack and E Carter at Branch and Smith.
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