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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1897
Page
6
The Boston Journal notes a dull close to the year for dry goods with markdowns and clearance sales leading. Holiday trade was plentiful in quantity but weak in value, margins thin, collections slow, and jobbers expect better movement in January as spring samples are readied.
Scientists around the world study bioluminescence as a future lighting source. Dr Raphael Dubois of Lyons reports that firefly and glow-worm light could illuminate houses more cheaply than gas or electricity, with efficiencies far surpassing artificial sources.
In Middlesex County on Friday evening December 25 at the town hall, young men hosted a whist party for the young ladies who gave a Thanksgiving event. Fourteen tables of drive whist were played with Miss C B Littlehale's piano, and dancing followed in the final hour. Popcorn and apples were served, prompting another party by the old men in four weeks. Miss BE L Perham has left on a Washington excursion for a week.
John B Graves 85, oldest registered voter before the late election, died early Tuesday from a paralysis stroke. A Civil War veteran, he leaves a blind wife and several children and was taken to Newburyport for burial. Ellen Fisk, 61, longtime church and civic group member, died Tuesday. funeral Thursday. Centre records show temperatures from 15 below to 27 above, a 42 degree swing.
Rev N Thompson formerly of Baltimore preached at the Congregational church last Sunday as Rev J B Richardson prepares for next Sunday. Christmas night events included a supper for children, decorated vestry rooms, and a poem by Miss Rand. Edson Beynton delighted as Santa. A Christmas sale on the 21st was a financial success. Washington and Lee University in Lexington VA conferred the LL D on Charles S Hamlin.
A large crowd gathered Tuesday in the district court room to hear the Barnes murder case against Mr. Deane of Maynard. The judge announced a postponement to one week from next Friday and an inquest would be held tomorrow in an adjoining room before the crowd dispersed.
Christmas reached Graniteville with the usual New England joy though illness kept many young friends away. Sunday school, led by Arthur Wright, featured a doll drill by ten girls under Anne Carmichael. Gifts were distributed from two decorated trees as the Merry Christmas ended and Clifford Hall recovered from illness.
A Christmas tree display at the Baptist church vestry on Christmas Eve drew a large crowd. Santa Claus was provided by Mr. Watson Holt and gifts were handed out by several young men. Ladies served supper from 6 to 8 o'clock. Miss A Lillian Warren spent Christmas with relatives in North Rhode n ton. Mrs Jennie Perry and son Louis celebrated with her brother in Providence R I. Baptist Sunday school officers for the coming year were elected last Sunday with Ernest Robinson as Superintendent and an assistant.
Superintendent John Latham and secretary treasurer Miss Nancy Walker lead the district while librarian Miss Hattie Holden assists. Ushers Master George Colson and Mr Arthur Butterfield serve. Mr John Buckly spent Christmas with Lawrence Buckly. Ice on the mill pond runs 11 inches thick. Isabel Holt is home sick with scarlet fever. Arthur Ingalls recovering from a sore throat. Mrs W A Evans still recovering but improving.
Bishop Lawrence will preach and administer confirmation at All Saints church Sunday January 17 at 3 p m Rev Wilson Waters thanks donors for Christmas trees and deliveries Unclaimed letters listed at the post office for the week ending December 2 6 W S Bartlett Charles Bowley Mrs Harvey Barnes Miss Carrie Davis Mrs Harriett Edmonds Mr W H Holmes Mrs Matilda Johnson Martin OConner D C Palmer Miss Alzena Stearns Mrs M L Needham Rev E C Bartlett returned from a short New York vacation The school building addition near plastering The fever condition steady Odd Fellows lodge members to meet Saturday evening for installation exercises Central Congregational and other church notices Chelmsford readers can leave Journal subscriptions at S W Parkhurst store
The Orthodox church will hold its usual communion service next Sabbath at 3 p m with no evening preaching. The Christian Endeavor society meets at 6 451 o'clock. a week of prayer is planned with daily gatherings except Saturday. Mrs Wheeler of Harpoot will preach on Sunday Jan 17. Funeral services for Mrs Judith Sprague of Hingham were held Friday. Mrs Adais accompanied the remains to Hingham for burial. Mrs Sprague was 86 years old.
The article recalls Rev D W Hardy preaching at the Orthodox church on Dec 27 and outlines a New Year’s eve roll call and fellowship program. It notes expected visitation by Rev F A Wilson and Rev W W Nason, welcomes new church members, and recounts year end sermons at the Baptist church. It covers the death of Edgar H Jewett in Fort Valley Ga, his career in Boston and Manchester, and a YMCA record. Also mentions bus trips, a Baptist vestry fire, and a Christmas Unitarian gathering at Union Hall with gifts and performances.
A Christmas gathering at the parsonage featured Miss Sarah Biffin of Sau gus and Mrs M A Reynolds with music, carols, and readings. Santa Claus sent telegrams, gifts were given to Rev Mevis and Mrs Duren, and a new East Quarter Round Table club was formed to promote instruction and social goodwill led by Miss Biffin and Herbert Lee. A testimonial to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cites effective relief and cure.
Prices current for Lowell retail market on December 31 1896 with listings from grocers and suppliers. Items include butter tea coffee sugar rice and flour among many provisions and vegetables with unit prices and minor ranged figures. Names of suppliers Such as Buttrick Co Sherman Co Wilson Killpartrick and Putnam appear.
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