11 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1898
Page
1
A fragment discusses rural crime risk and the Worcester county tragedy as a cautionary reminder. It mentions careful farm help selection, Edison’s new metal, and a quip about 40-rod whiskey and condensed religious journals. The tone mimics a late 19th century rural newspaper column.
The beautiful St Lawrence church in Brookline welcomed a full congregation for Rev L J Morris's last night as pastor and the start of Rev Thomas F McManus’s tenure. A gold watch and chain, plus a framed church picture and silver box, were presented to honor Morris who will remain at St Mary’s Assumption.
Simple ceremonies marked the funeral of John Taylor Chadwick son of A M Chadwick with services at his home and at Exeter New Hampshire led by Rev C W Huntington and Rev George Street. Emma Hathaway sang an appropriate selection. Floral tributes were many. Separate notices record the funeral of Miss Fannie C Snowman sent to Blue Hill He, and the Catholic requiem Mass for Mrs Edward Cawley with Schmidt mass and Pie Jesu sung by the choir. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery.
Boston legislators marked the Bulfinch State House centennial with a joint convention in the new Senate chamber. Governor Increase Sumner entered the building 100 years ago at noon, as Governor Wolcott and Senator Alfred S. Roe delivered historic remarks.
William Wilson, a milk peddler, was robbed in his Spencer home this morning of $800 in cash a $200 gold watch and $1000 in deeds. The box containing the valuables was stolen, and his missing son is suspected in the crime.
Congressman W S Knox has decided on the new Lowell postmaster and sent the decision to George W Poore. Poore says he has not yet received it and cannot name a choice. Supporters of A G Thompson and F P Marble remain hopeful awaiting official word.
Officer J H Whitney of the Massachusetts state police arrested Bunco Reed in Philadelphia yesterday on multiple charges. He spoke with Assistant Clerk Trull by long distance this forenoon and is preparing papers for extradition from Pennsylvania. Whitney will go to Lowell to sign the documents and return to Philadelphia. If granted, Reed will be brought toChelmsford to answer charges by Farmer Sweetser.
At the annual meeting on Monday, George A. Roper was elected moderator. Treasurer J. M. Sprague reported year receipts 5364.60 expenditures 5175.61 balance 188.99. Treasurers report approved and Sprague re-elected. Parochial funds capped near 6000 with 4798.50 on hand. Results of assessors ballot led to a tied vote. four names chosen on a heated motion, then adjournment with chair deciding vote not cast.
Herbert W. Eastman secretary of the Manchester board of trade and former city editor of the Manchester Union and editor of the Weekly Budget died at his home. He was 41. A widow survives. The city solicitor praises a committee notice restricting payment of bills by officials in violation of ordinances. A clerk of committees may be created by ordinance, and cemetery care funding rules may be amended to set $100 as the minimum perpetual care payment.
The annual report of the superintendent of streets was filed. Expenditures totaled 135 043.76 with transfers to the general fund and specific sums for street extensions, cross ing, watering, and sewer work. Macadamizing plans for several streets are urged along with a new road roller and a stone crusher. Bridges, canal work, and boulevard maintenance are noted, with efficiency gains from sparrow labor and uniformed crews. The report ends with praise for department employers and pending investigations into water and health boards.
The No License club held its annual meeting at the YMCA hall in Cambridge with speakers Frank Foxcroft and T H Raymond detailing the city’s shift from license to no license over twelve years. They described unity among Catholics and Protestants, house to house canvassing, and fiscal gains showing taxes and deposits favor no license, urging broader civic action in Lowell as well.
Five of eight local national banks held their annual stockholders and directors meetings this forenoon. Railroad National elected Edward T. Rowell president. Merchants National named Chalifoux and Ayer to the board with Ayer as vice president after Thurlow’s death. Pollard reelected president. Prescott welcomed Allan Cameron to the board replacing J. W. Abbot. First National re-elected William H. Parker as president. Appleton National added two new directors, with H. H. Wilder dropped. Fifield remained president and Pickering vice president. Humane Society officers were elected with Coburn as president and Lawton as honorary VP. A whist tourney for society funds is planned for Jan 26 at Associate hall.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court overruled the defendants exceptions in the Lowell bribery case. Bernard D. O Connell Edward R Donovan and James C Donovan must surrender bondsmen to pay 500 dollars and serve one year in the house of correction. They had bribed Councilman Arthur W Lang to retain Edward R Donovan as city treasurer, a post he held under Mayor Courtney. Convicted July 6, 1897, the trio await arrest on new orders from the district attorney in Boston. O Connell a lawyer R Donovan a broker and real estate dealer, J C Donovan a harness dealer. The defendants have continued business while on bail.
United States circuit court in Boston reserved decision on a motion in the Brown receiver of Sioux National Bank vs. Lawton and Spaulding trustees suit to recover an assessment on 18 shares held by Harriet Spaulding at failure. Lawler argues payment would breach trust. Boynton represents the receiver.
There were six drunks in the police court today. Edward Boyle was fined $5 and Rebee ka Eaton was sent to jail for three months. The others were fined $1 each, Charles Proctor and Hannah Durban were fined $15 each for fornication. Charles C. Baker and Maggie Will-
Williamson and Phineas Couture were each held in 500 bond for the superior court on adultery charges. Mary F Harney was found guilty of shoplifting and fined 30 dollars, which she paid.
The Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Company will pay interest on daily balances of 500 dollars and over starting February 1 1898. Interest accrues from the day of deposit and is subject to check. The bank offers storage services at Merrimack Street corner of Palmer with steel boxes and customer molds key, five dollars per annum and up.
Mr Charles F Mosher of the Cincinnati Daily Newspaper Association visited town this morning. Yesterday directors of Traders and Mechanics Insurance Company were elected: Hon George F Richardson Henry C Howe and Frank P Putnam. Albert B Wilson formerly cashier of John Hancock Life Insurance now serves as teller at Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Company.
In this city on January 11 Carlos H Blanchard 53 leaves a widow and five daughters. Celinda M wife of George R Dickey 40 on January 9. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at the late residence. Katie A daughter of James McLean 28 on January 10. Cornelius Coleman 24 on January 10. Miss Fannie CG Snowman 30 on January 10. All notices give ages and addresses in the city.
At the Wallashian guild annual meeting held Sunday evening officers were chosen. Charles E. Bartlett was elected president, Ralph W. Emerson as vice president, Miss Emma Byam as secretary, and Miss Pearl Dyar as treasurer.
At the Second Congregational society meeting in North Chelmsford the vote approved free pews and voluntary contributions. Rev. S. I. Griant resigned to take effect March 1 and declined re election. Piano buyers should visit Steinert's at 34 Prescott Street for a fine city selection.
Yesterday Judge Hadley presided over the Police court case against Mrs. Annie Forsyth charged with illegal sale of property leased to her by Joseph Marin. The judge dismissed the complaint after evidence showed no intent to defraud. John W. McEvoy appeared for Forsyth.
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