21 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1898
Page
1
A mixed fragment contains Christmas dialect verse about cold weather and family, then brief notes touch on poultry business optimism, gas prices, a Spanish peace commission remark, a Pasadena sleeper anecdote, Senator Hoar’s Charleston reception, fashion judgments, and a lecture by Cyrus Richardson on culture, with varied local mentions and a large church audience.
In dense fog, the Eastern and Chicago and New York expresses collided near Rahway on the Pennsylvania road. A colored porter and a boy were killed, two women trapped by wreckage, and several passengers injured. The crash was blamed on limited visibility.
Concord December 21 Col Edwin S Barrett national president of the Sons of the American Revolution was killed by a fall from a third story window at his home. He was 60, survived by a widow three daughters and a son. He had fainting spells and slipped while opening the window, dying an hour later near a house close to the Concord bridge once a Revolutionary War rallying point.
Margaret Dodge aged 29 formerly of Grafton Maine a school teacher was found dead in the gallery of St John s Episcopal church this morning She had committed suicide with muriatic acid She was ill and despondent and was well known in literary circles.
Boston December 21 jury in the W S Jewett case former Lake National Bank of Wolfboro New Hampshire president charged with embezzling 25000 settled bank affairs and brought in a guilty verdict this morning after a prior disagreement yesterday
A city wide Christmas dinner initiative will serve half pound portions of nuts and candy to attendees. A turkey dinner is set for Monday from 12 to 2 at Warren street or the old Boston Maine waiting room, with an expected 500 attendees. Organizers A E Rose D L Page and Levi Sprague seek public contributions of turkey meat pies cookies potatoes and more, with Ensign Boise coordinating deliveries to Army rooms for those without other meals.
Bernard D. O'Connell of this city files a federal petition for habeas corpus seeking release from East Cambridge house of correction where he serves a one year term and pays a $500 fine for bribery. He argues he has served the term and should be discharged from the fine due to a bankruptcy discharge. The petition mirrors a prior state supreme court filing dismissed for lack of right and failure to appear.
Jeremiah Manning through attorney John W. McEvoy sues the J C Ayer Co and the Middlesex North Agricultural Society for 10000 damages each for injuries at the fairgrounds on September 17. He fell into an uncovered hole amid sediments from a tank used to produce gas by the Ayer balloon project and was burned. Patrick Doherty seeks 5000 from Merrimack Print Works for burns at work.
Washington dispatches report Secretary Long, after peace, may retire from the navy department. He has not told the President, but would likely be urged to stay. The President values his counsel and record. Long would return to Massachusetts, with his wife and son in Washington struggles. If he leaves, Assistant Secretary Allen is seen as likely successor. A second despatch notes Secretary Hay leaving due to grip, with Atlee Cridler and Allen also affected.
Pupil performers showcase at Edward Everett Adams studio with pieces by Schubert Gade Rubinstein Chopin Knecht Seidel and Handel. Miss Cummings leads vocal and piano solos, featuring Miss Brooks Master Patten and Miss Noonan in a varied program including Berceuse Nocturne and Trot de Cavalerie.
In Manchester Inspectors Laflamme and Ailen arraigned Frank C Dodge on larceny charges after he allegedly stole an overcoat from James Crosman and procured shoes from Mongeau store under false pretences. He pleaded not guilty on the first count and guilty on the second, receiving a $15 fine on the latter after a continuance granted on the first. The sole government witness was George E Mongeau. Dodge admitted to seeking the shoes and promising return, then testified for himself claiming intent to return. Debtor appealed. Deaths: Mrs Hannah S Battles died December 21 at 68, widow of Cyrus M Battles, at No 38 Sixth Street. An alarm from box 19 followed a chimney fire caused by an overheated stove in Charles Street properties. Also noted are the Tenderfoot cartoon caption and The Texan snippet.
Asst Supt Beals offers no comment at City Hall while the lands and buildings office sits vacant. Registrars recount four wards with no license gain. a prominent Republican letter urges Mayor Bennett’s economical city leadership and backbone against dishonest officials. Lorenzo Smith and Councilman Fagan active in canvassing. Charles Foley named to head the public buildings department if acting head appointment occurs.
The notice announces distribution of Hood's Book of Parlor Games to every house in Lowell and includes a coupon offering redemption for a new item. It emphasizes broad availability and a promotional incentive tied to the gift.
The Salvation Army in Warren Street invites public aid to fund a Christmas dinner for all. A tree will be set up Saturday night at Salvation Army rooms with tickets issued for about 200 attendees to share in the festivity and presents, including popcorn.
Every boy or girl presenting one of these Coupons at our Laboratory on Thorndike street Saturday December 24 between 9 am and 4 pm will receive one of the above Games free. Now boys and girls be on the lookout for the Coupons and be on hand early Saturday morning to get your Game. Co 1 Hood & Co.
Aldermen Dimon and Peirce emerge as candidates for the next board chairmanship with Dimon currently in the role. Derby would have been chosen if Republicans had won another alderman seat. Capt Mitten attends meetings again while not yet mustered out, and a recount shows minor changes with a notable ten-vote gain for the no-license side. Recounts in wards one through three were completed as work resumed.
The Pacific Baptist of Portland Oregon prints local notes on Dr Alexander Blackburn. A December 2 reception at First Church honored him with decorated parlor interiors, speakers including Captain J A Sladen and pastors from several denominations. Twenty three joined in fellowship last Sunday including the pastor’s family.
An oriental entertainment was presented Tuesday evening at the Second Congregational church in North Chelmsford under the Y P S C E. Mrs. F S Gardner spoke about her travels in the Holy Land and far eastern countries while the church youth performed in costume with oriental scenes.
Lawrence corporation M O Fahnan the Oblate Fathers and the Vin cents were told by Superintendent Cheney to leave their premises on Aiken street by February 20 as the city council voted to extend the street.
A great display of violets and pot plants will be shown at C. L. Marshalls on Thursday and Friday. Durant's at the corner of Central and Middle streets will feature lorgnettes and chains.
Lowell reports a spreading influenza like illness with many cases this week though not yet a serious outbreak. Doctors urge indoor rest and prompt treatment with quinine, stressing that colds can lead to grip and pneumonia from delayed care. New York and Boston health officials issue cautions about distinguishing true grip from other catarrhal ailments and the risks of rapid community spread. The piece also recounts local funeral arrangements and services for Willard A. Brown and Thomas McLaughlin, including attendees and pallbearers.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday for Mrs Ann Durant at her daughter's Wilder Street residence with Rev C Rings and Mrs Charles Williams providing hymns. Bearers included Charles Wilder and C E Carter. Interment was at Lowell cemetery under Young. Lizzie Pierce received services at 119 Fulton Street with Rev George F Kenngalt. bearers Frank Dane Edward Flanders L C Ham and W H Taylor. burial at Folson cemetery. Mrs Julia B Fielding, who died at Saratoga, was honored at Lowell Cemetery chapel with Rev Co T Billings officiating. a singing quartet and many mourners attended. bearers were nephews.
Amelia Farrell aged 25 died yesterday at her home 142 Fayette street in Ramsey Illinois. Dying Dec 14 in Ramsey, Mrs Carrie Newall wife of Azro Willis is named in the notice. She leaves a husband and three children plus a mother two sisters and one brother. Mrs Willis is a sister of Mrs Charles H Hill of Mytie street.
Judge Lilley, presiding at the subway trial, is among the youngest yet highly skilled, with broad legal knowledge making him well suited for this difficult case. Other notes include patents for boiler and furnace, funerals, church assignments, a false heir claim, and local society items.
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