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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
8
A dated calendar snippet lists sun rise times and moon set times across January. It adds day length figures and low precision weekday markers, with numbers and abbreviations cluttering the fragment. The entry appears as a regional almanac style record of solar events for the month.
The mildness of yesterday increased as day wore on with much snow melting and feeding streams in need of water. Night remained cold and today was dull and somewhat threatening with temperatures around 35 to 39. Barometer readings rise from 30.04 to 30.13 to 30.18.
Boston mass weather bulletin states fair conditions will persist with much colder temperatures tonight and Sunday a northwest wind will prevail no precipitation expected in coastal areas today or tomorrow.
The January 6 1900 issue features promotional notices from Horne's coat Burn Wilson's coal Pelham Cigar and J B Cover Co offering hay grain and feed at 29 31 Shattuck Street. Fred C Church urges a New Year resolution while Cushman optical parlors advertise trusted eye care and glasses expertise.
Mrs. H. W. Clarke of Beverly won the Sag Harbor Christmas prize for listing the longest set of New England cities and towns derived from the Sag Harbor legend. Four checkers reviewed overwhelming entries before confirming the winner. she receives a box to Sag Harbor and transport to Park Theatre next week to enjoy Mr. Herne’s company.
Chief Engineer BE. Hosmer presents fire records totaling 336 alarms with breakdowns by bell still telephone automatic and no school signals. April and December top alarms with 43 each. March 14 the low. Major causes include combustion and chimneys. notable losses from Moxie building and Tremont & Suffolk fires. Total loss $404,886.73 with insurance $2,0230,307.79 and payouts $80,688.99. seven fires in adjoining towns. Department size and apparatus unchanged.
The Women's branch of the People's club begins a second term in dressmaking for beginners and advanced pupils on Thursday February 1. A second term in millinery opens Tuesday January 13. Class sizes are limited. Information available from the superintendent at 22 and 23 Swan's block each evening.
Lawrence defeats Lowell 150 to 147 in a tight billiards closeout as the Inter-Club Tournament shifts to Lawrence. The Home club 4 and Vespers 3 series results hinge on the final game while bowling and whist also produce close scores. A 30-strong Lowell delegation travels by car to the event, with a late return after a lengthy program of billiards pool and whist contests.
About 40 members traveled by 6 15 train to Haverhill for a tournament against the Pen tucket club. A large crowd greeted them. The series ended in a draw with Highlands taking three points in bowling and one in billiards, while Pen tucket earned one in billiards one in whist and two in pool.
Police notes report 14 year old Albert Letray arrested by Lieutenant Brosnan on charges of stealing a horse and sleigh from Jas Murphy & Son on Mill Street. He led officers to the animal on Tyler Street after riding to Fort Hill park and Belvidere. Additional items include Mary Morrison found intoxicated on Charles Street with a sprained back, moved to St. John's hospital. Franklin Crawford reports loss of a valise containing about 50 dollars worth of barber supplies while sleigh riding, with a reward offered for return.
Advertises a store to let in a fine central location at the lowest rent with monthly rates stated four fifty per month and other options four six, four six fifty, seven and seven fifty. Application to T H Elliott at 64 Central Street.
A fragment references a police or medical inquiry about a man shot in the woods versus the lumbar region, attributed to Yonkers Statesman. The line suggests an inquiry into the location of a shooting and a doctor’s clarification.
Spindle City lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held its fourth annual concert and ball at Associate Hall last night attended by hundreds. Hall decorations featured bunting lanterns and an imitation locomotive with a glowing headlamp. The evening opened with a concert program followed by a grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Lagasse and Hartley.
A large crowd attended the Spindle City Wheelmen ninth social dance at Prescott hall with about twenty five Nashua Cycle club members as guests. Atwood orchestra performed behind potted plants and kept dancers going late. McManmon did the decorations.
A vintage advertisement touts Hood's Pills as a remedy for liver ills and indigestion. It promises easy use and simple operation, highlighting quick relief from headaches and general discomfort.
Details the incident near Estcourt where an armored train carried Gordon Highlanders Dublin Fusiliers Durban light infantry and Royal Navy crew. After clashes with Boers shelling and an overturned rear wagons, the crew including Winston Churchill and Lieut Frankland helped clear lines and retreat to Frere for aid.
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