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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
6
Boston and Maine Railroad announces train service between Lowell and Boston with schedules and stops. Service includes frequent departures, facilitating commuter travel and regional connectivity. Local officials note improved transit options for passengers and workers.
The piece recalls a Christmas editorial by Rev. Robert Court D D, a former Courier contributor in Lowell. It contrasts past want with present abundance, praising charity such as mortgage relief for Californians and pensions in Congress, while noting modern market downturns and moral questions about wealth.
Reverend Robert Court laments widespread poverty in 1893 as political tinkering affects employment in manufacturing districts. He argues calamity talk harms the hungry and asserts free trade pros and cons fail to feed the starving. He notes all parties must act to relieve distress and avoid disgrace to America.
A reflective Christmas column in Lowell urges sharing with the less fortunate, notes thrift among workers and savers, and celebrates the season’s spirit through religious and secular images. It recounts Moody’s revival call, Santa Claus antics, local charity deeds, and community reflections on peace, charity, and joy.
A collage of quotations critiques reckless borrowing and lavish spending, praises Chamberlain in Dublin, notes college debates on England's Transvaal intervention, reflects on mortality and valor, and cites Boer War casualty forecasts. The selections show distrust of elites, imperial policy, and prophecies of doom across multiple papers.
The Jere McAuliffe Stock company closes a week at the Opera house with two performances today after favorable audiences. Yesterday afternoon featured Under Sealed Orders and The Snares of New York at night. This afternoon Rip Van Winkle is on the bill and tonight Crapped from Sing Sing tops the program. The Phelan Stock Company presents Herald Square Quartette with The E V Phelan Stock Co, praised for cohesion and fresh acts. The quartet promises new humor and burlesque cakewalks, with repeated encores and quick-act changes. The troupe appears all next week with daily matinees.
The High Rollers delivered a strong second Music Hall show last evening as tickets sold out and standing room filled. Dad in Harness by Kenneth Lee visits Dec 25 to 27 with Otis B. Thayer and Beatrice McKenzie headlining and the company bringing their own Ben York–Joseph Physioc scenery for a clean farce suitable for families and children.
Last chance this afternoon and evening to see Prof Wormwood and his troupe of monkeys. Monkeys receive Xmas presents after the act and a reception for ladies and children follows. Next week features a strong bill led by Mr and Mrs William Robyns direct all the way from the season’s top attractions.
Keith's theatre in North presents The Counsel For Defense plus four top vaudeville acts. Headliners include the Robyns and Miss Beatrice Dollard with Thomas F. Reilly and others. Matinee daily 2.15, 10, 20 cents. evening shows at 8.15, 10, 20 and 30 cents.
The piece argues the Christmas keynote is loving service, uniting Western churches and guiding both home life and society. It envisions Jesus as the central source of truth and calls for all to embrace mutual service as the first step toward justice, peace, and virtue.
The ad urges last minute shoppers to visit Carleton & Hovey's at 256 Merrimack corner Shattuck for a wide stock of gifts and confectionery. It promises fresh candy and handsome imported Japanese china ware, noting many packages are gone but plenty remain and the store remains busy and eager to serve.
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