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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
8
Unseasonable December Day With Clearing Sky
Yesterday felt like April with clouds and few stars at night. Today the 20th is unusually clear and mild, with temperatures around 41 to 45 and a low barometer readout. Massachusetts forecast calls for rain late tonight and snow or rain Friday with west winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Local Lowell Cour ier Chronicle December 20 1900
The Lowell Daily Courier issue from Thursday December 20 1900 reports city news and happenings. Details cover local events, municipal matters, and brief notices typical of a daily paper in 1900.
Uptown Hardware Ad Promotes Holiday Gifts and Goods
The notice advertises coats by Burn Wilson and Horne plus a range of metal items. It highlights artistic irons brass items basket prates screens spark guards gas logs and other elegant Christmas gifts. Bartlett hardware at 653 and 659 Merrimack Street markets these items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
W. T. S. Bartlett
Merrimack Street
Uptown
Mayor Delays Street Superintendent Decision
No new developments emerged in the race for street superintendent. Reports indicate the mayor may appoint after Friday meetings, with Republicans skeptical he will act soon. Crowley declined to reveal intent, while a proposed move involved City Engineer Bowers versus Edward Cawley, as Democrats favor Cawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Bowers
Edward Cawley
Baby Arrives as Collinsville Couple Hosts Son
Mr and Mrs James Lawler of Collinsville entertain a young son arriving Tuesday. A baby boy was born at the home of Mr and Mrs James Wilkinson at the Navy Yard, expanding their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lawler
Collinsville
James Wilkinson
Navy Yard
Fast electric ships promise 48 hour transatlantic run
In John Bifreth Watkins Jr.'s What May Happen in the Next Hundred Years a vision of future steamships crossing the Atlantic in forty eight hours is described. Electric propulsion, air cushions, buoyant runners and air jets reduce friction while cabins are cooled and ships become fireproof. In storms these vessels would dive below the surface until weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
John Bifreth Watkins, Jr
Ladies' Home Journal
Bargain Shoes And Shelved Pleasures In A Store Ad
A historical ad touts economy and pleasure with low prices on slippers satin velvet and fine kid goods. It highlights childhood and misses legging bargains at 8c and a basement department sale. Also mentions fancy combos and brushes from local shops and a streetcar versus cab fare quip from New York Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pollard & CO
Pastors Debate on Women Opportunities at Local Church
In Lowell at Worthen Street M E church Epworth League hosted a debate on whether young women in the United States make as good use of opportunities as young men. Judges split four votes for affirmative and eight for negative on the question and on presentation nine favored the negative. Speakers included William H. Wilson and Rev. George H. Clark for the affirmative and Albert L. Batcheller and Rev. W. A. Bartlett for the negative. The audience heard college references, bank and jail comparisons, and anecdotes about Helen Gould and Hetty Green as proof points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthen Street
M. E. Church
Epworth League
L. W. Staples
A. E. Wilson
John J. Pickman
Henry H. Harris
Lewis E. MacBrayne
EB. W. Clark
E. W. Clark
F. K. Stearns
Harriette Rea
Susie L. D. Watson
Alice Duckworth
Mary G. Libby
Samuel P. Hadley
William H. Wilson
George H. Clark
Albert L. Bacheller
W. A. Bartlett
League
George E. Metcalf
Gertrude Pratt
Hadley
Wilson
Helen Gould
Albert L. Batcheller
Sam
Bartlett
For & Pears
Boston
Festen
Ant
Patchelier
Clara Barton
Chautauqua
W. Cc
T. A
Rev
W. A Bartlett
Hetty Green
Mr. Wilson
South
Lowell
Ratcheller
Clark
Mr. Bartlett
Miss Holgate
Hair Vigor Promise Delights Users and Friends
Claims of high satisfaction spread by users who praise Hair Vigor for improving thinning, splitting, rough hair and even restoring dark color to gray or white hair. The ad asserts quick, noticeable results and urges readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Gasenee. Lowell, Mase. Send for our handsome book on The Hale.
Advert reads a request to send for a stylish book about The Hale, attributed to Gasenee Lowell and Mase, presenting a promotional offer. The fragmentary line suggests a middleman or author pair urging readers to obtain the volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mase
Christmas Sale At First Baptist Church Promises Festive Goods
The Kings Daughters of the First Baptist church host a Christmas sale at Prescott and Central streets featuring pies cakes and home made jellies pickles and salad dressings. Shoppers can enjoy coffee in a cozy retreat and browse affordable burnt wood novelties, Christmas trees wreaths and decorative greenery in a broad basement display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters of
The
First Baptist Church
Prescott
Central Streets
Comfort Club Christmas Remembrances Aid the Needy
The Comfort Club of the Young Women's Christian Association distributes flowers delicacies fuel and food to the sick and needy during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Old Ladies home and city farm recipients will receive gifts from friends. members urge fruit confectionery games and other contributions to their rooms before Saturday afternoon for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Orchestral Society Recital Series Adds Honorary Tickets
The Huntington hall recital rush prompted selling two reserved seats for all five remaining recitals at 2.50 dollars. A limited number of seats remain at Austin's 19 Bridge street for upcoming events including the Ayer Home recital next Sunday. Noted artists A Kerr and Beck will headline, promising varied programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchestral Society
Huntington Hall
Merrimack Street
Austin’s
Bridge Street
Ayer
Basso Cantante
Boston
A. & Kerr
Lowell High Debating Club Votes Negatively on Negro Vote
The Lowell Eventing High School Debating Club held a meeting in a local building last evening. The debate centered on the resolution That it was a Mistake to Allow the Negro to Vote, with Parker and Healey for the negative and ODoeneehue Murphy for the affirmative. The negative won. Next debate elected January Bowers with Fieherty Jennings Kean and Chadwick as speakers for the affirmative and negative respectively, the subject That China Was Justified in Waging Her War Against the Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Eventing High School
P. H. Parker
P. Healey
Mecare
J. Odoeneehue
J. Murphy
Jan
Bowers
Mesere
H. Fieherty
B Jennings
J. Kean
C. Chadwick
China
Mrs Chandler of the Servation Army at Warren Street hall
Mrs Chandler of the Servation Army will be at the hall on Warren Street on Saturday and Monday to take up donations for the Christmas dinner for the poor. The fragment mentions a local event and a public call for support with a lively local-paper tone.
Board of Trade Discusses Tax Cases at December Meeting
The Lowell board of trade debated corporation taxation and city revenue losses at its December session. Officers outlined historic litigation costs totaling over 2100,000 and proposed shifting tax assessment of manufacturing property to the State to reduce city outlays. A five-member committee was appointed to study the issue and report at the January meeting. Entities named include Lowell board of trade, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Kansas City and Chicago boards of trade, National Board of Trade, Philadelphia Commercial Museum, Worcester board of trade, and Oliver M. Whipple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Board of Trade
Board Rooms
Central Block
San Diego
Cal
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Chicago Board of Trade
National Board of Trade
Philadelphia Commercial
Lowell Board
Worcester Board of Trade
Nicaragua
New England
Oliver M. Whipple
Elity
le Seema
Narrow escape after crossing train hit car in Lincoln Street
Dr Westey Sawyer narrowly escaped injury when a freight train struck his carriage on the New Haven and Hartford tracks at Lincoln Street. A doctor halted the horse just before impact. the carriage wheels were torn and a mashed hat plus a damaged axle were noted. The horse survived uninjured as the train shoved the vehicle onto the tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westley Bowyer
Harrow
Lincoln Street
New New Hiren
Martford
Centralville M E Church Sells Novel Programme
A pleasing program at Centralville Methodist church featured afternoon sales by the Ladies society with tables for Fancy Apron Candy and Orange items. Evening turkey supper was hosted by men led by George H. Marston, followed by toasts from Rev. Mansfield and others, with combined efforts of local committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralville Methodist Church
Ladies’ Society
Choate
Geo
L. Hubbard
Charles Tye
Nellie Bowen
F. Pead
G. W. Titus
John Kendrick
Bowen
Jas. Callahan
A. W. Cluer
Russell Fox
F. W. Cobb
Cora Titus
Florence Rowell
Robert Smith
Charles Weeks
Mary Pead
George H. Marston
John Peterson
Mansfield
G. W. ‘Titus
Gardner Wills
C. W. Johnson
Supper and concert at First Trinitarian Sunday school
The intermediate department held a supper and concert in the vestry last night. Miss Lucy V. Lee supervised the event with teachers and friends serving at supper. The program featured piano numbers by Miss Lee and Miss Rena Landers, a duet by Miss Smith and Miss Gilbride, songs by Miss Smith and Miss Brasseau, readings by Miss Kirkpatrick, Miss Faith Doty, Miss Henderson, a harmonica solo by Mr. McCaffrey, and a violin solo by Miss Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trinitarian Sunday School
Lucy V. Lee
Miss Lee
Rena Landers
Miss Smith
Miss Gilbride
Miss Brasseau
Oyster Supper at Worthen Street Baptist Church
Worthen Street Baptist Church hosted a monthly sociable by the Ladies' Social circle last night. Committee members included Mrs. O. H. Dodge, Mrs. G. C. Brock, Amanda Hadley, Mrs. McQuesten, Reed, Bickford, William Jarvis, Louis Young, W. H. Wiggin, Gertrude Stiles. entertainment chaired by Mr. Charles Butler. Miss Wilson sang and readings by Miss Bessie O’Neil delighted a good sized audience as Rev. McNally, the pastor, offered brief remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthen Street Baptist Church
O. H. Dodge
G. C. Brock
Amanda Hadley
McQuesten
Reed
Bickford
William Jar‘vis
Louis Young
W. H. Wiggin
Gertrude Stiles
Charles Butler
Miss Wilson
Dracut Centre Church Ladies Aid Fair Opens To Big Turnout
The Dra cut Centre church Ladies Aid held its annual fair with a busy supper and upstairs tables all decorated. A fortune teller and Misa Royal drew crowds while Rathbone Sisters will headline tomorrow in a mock initiation of the Lady Female Masons. Calvin Richardson directed setup and several women oversaw each table with committees handling finance advertising and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dracut Centre Church
Misa Royal
Rathbone Sisters
Calvin Richardson
Thone
W. Hill
L. W. Coburn
Miss Irma Varnum
W. K. Hallowell
D. W. Cluff
I. N. Cluff
PF. R. Strout
FP. Beale
Asa Stickney
Fox
R. PD. Coburn
Geo. F. Fox
D. & Fox
Natt
W. Peabody
Bert Cluff
A. B
Bryant
Mra
B. J
Weet
Highland M E B Sunday School elects officers
At a board meeting the Highland M E B Sunday School elected M H Wilder as superintendent W A Thomas assistant superintendent F M Short secretary and treasurer Leon Whitcomb libertarian Harry J Maguire assistant secretary and supply agent Mrs G M Smiley superintendent of the juvenile department Miss Eva Lombard auditor J T Slater chorister planter Miss Elta Lait and praised the treasurer's report. Atomisere and Toilet Waters marketed at A W Dows & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland M. EB
M. H W. Wilder
W. A. Thomas
F. M. Short
Leon Whitcomb
Harry J. Maguire
G. M. Smiley
Eva Lombard
J. T. Slater
Elta Lait
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