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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
1
A London Outlook parody sketches a lazy army mule and a bumbling officer as the Great War forces demand steadiness. It riffs on soldiers Gloucester and Irish Fusiliers, noting a reluctant beast of burden avoiding danger while troops labor. The verse lampoons duty and collective effort under Buller and Co.
Citizens weigh the subway and Ford era transit, while a Boston paper records a marital life in a playful dig at divorce stories. A hard drinker’s drowning fate is pondered, and Concord is described as lacking harmony as New Hampshire politics feature Mr. Bennett of Saugus, a farming expert, eyeing Cambridge ally Myers.
A comic exchange unfolds with a suitor asking for the daughter’s hand and the old man quipping about asking for the whole girl. The dialogue shifts to a humorous note about signatures and signatures experts. The column cites humorous quips from the Washington Star and Puck, illustrating lighthearted social commentary.
Washington dispatch from Manila reports Col. Lockett's forces attacking a 600 strong enemy on a mountain stronghold beyond Montalban northeast of San Mateo. Large casualties and prisoners captured. Units included 46th, 45th, and 27th infantry with artillery. One officer and five enlisted men wounded. Private Matson drowned.
Cradocke dispatches report heavy firing toward Stromberg linked to Gatacre's push to reopen links with Iindwe collieries. Pretoria notes trains to Colenzo indicating a Boer link around Ladysmith. Cronje reports Boer capture of two British forts at Kuruman. Ladysmith siege casualties total 70 killed and 236 wounded as bombardments continue daily.
In Seattle two robbers attempted a midnight street car hold up. A passenger shot and killed one highwayman while another fled into nearby woods. Eight passengers aboard. several shots exchanged, one passenger wounded. The second highwayman was later found dead in the woods.
A Belle Grove demonstration reveals marsite, a new explosive requiring both concussion and percussion to ignite. Inventor George M. Hathaway of Wellesboro directs tests showing it can be handled safely yet produces dramatic effects when triggered, even on iron plates with a cap embedded in a marsite pile.
An article describes marsite, a high explosive tested in Boston, claimed to be stronger than dynamite yet safe to handle and unfrozen at extreme cold. Inventor Hathaway, born 1844 in Rock Stream, is praised. further tests before government officials are planned.
Joseph F. Molony wed Miss Pliza Callahan Wednesday night at St. Peter's church in a ceremony led by Rev. Father Ronan. Best man was William Cullinan and bridesmaid Miss Minnie Callahan. The couple plans a brief wedding tour then reside on Whipple Street.
Members of the Lowell Spiritualist society held a voluntary benefit on Thus day and night in Old Odd Fellows hall to aid Mr. Clinton Rollins, a former railroad conductor confined to his home since January. Fred Jordan presided. Annie Jones read, Vina Rawlinson and Rose sang, Tena Ross accompanied, Blanche Brainard spoke on Charity.
Wages in the Kitson Machine company have been materially advanced and the employees are now receiving an increase of from 10 to 12 percent.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism, claiming many have found relief. A testimonial from Fannie L. Derricotte of Athens, Georgia describes improved ability to dress and work after using the medicine. It urges buyers to get Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The overseers met at the city farm with all members present except Blunt. They reviewed 11 months of reports, heard Wyman and Courtney reports, and discussed pauperism causes. Courtney warned of rising dependent costs and urged state action to remove root causes, not merely care for dependents.
The new city government inaugurates in the aldermen chamber at city hall Monday at nine o clock. Judge Lemuel P Hadley administers the oath and Rev Michael O Brien offers the prayer. The mayor reads the address before the council conducts its organizational ballot. High school officers serve as ushers. admission by card. Clergymen from Protestant and Catholic groups are invited.
Thomas Joncas Edward Moran and John Rogers faced assault and battery charges in a crowded police court. Seymour testified about the Middlesex street incident with three attackers. All three defendants were found guilty Joncas fined 20 Moran and Rogers jailed four months each and appealed. Ayotte Clark Holland cases adjourned with other proceedings continuing.
Inspector Allen and a man named James Constable visited Edward White in Cranston State Prison after White allegedly swindled florists in Lowell and Providence. White, awaiting sentence for embezzling from Sheppard & Son, used planted flowers to lure deliveries and claimed ties to C. W. Russell. Identification by Constable foiled the ruse, as White’s current term expires March 16 and further charges loom.
Flora G Clark died last week after a life spent in Christian service at Wortacn Street Baptist Church. She loved teaching, singing, and floral decoration at Easter and Christmas, leaving behind her husband the late George A Clark, parents, and sister. Her memory will bless family, church, and community as she rests in heavenly assurance.
Funeral services for Patrick F. Brogan were conducted Thursday at 9 at St Patrick's church Ley with Father Leonard presiding. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery under Undertaker O'Donnell and a list of pallbearers. A separate service for Henritta W Blanchard, wife of William D Blanchard, occurred at 2 pm Thursday at her Westford Street home with Rev W A Bartlett officiating and singing by Miss Catts Hathaway Burns and Wirt. Interment was in Lowell Cemetery under Undertaker Weisbeck with a group of pallbearers and arrangements by A G Cumnock.
Sarah Wood aged 40 dies at 598 School street with husband Andrew and two children. Helen H Prince dies in Boston age 4 wife of George C Prince. funeral at 5 Simpson street Saturday. Warren Webster 71 to have funeral Saturday at Varnum avenue home. Ann Maria Carteret 27 in North Chelmsford to funeral. Sarah Salisbury 55 at 2 Humphrey street. Fire alarm was unnecessary after children knocked stove pipe. little girl injured lightly.
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