13 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
1
A poetic farewell to life praising its rough hospitality and friendship. The speaker laments parting from life yet thanks the hospitable days and rugged cheer, asking the landlord for a stirrup cup as the white steed nears. May Riley Smith is the author.
The excerpt catalogues a jumble of sharp remarks and curiosities from a period paper. It mentions state aid versus state advice, the Colorado House in distress with three chaplains, and Milwaukee Journal quips on Congressman Roberts. It notes Boston’s submerged tenth gaining seats, a last night disturbance, Worcester’s Mellen, Gen Eagan's rebuttal of an embalmed meat charge, Depew’s lone Senate nomination vote, and a sun-heating claim by Professor Lee, all presented in a wry, opinionated tone.
Earthquakes devastate Mediterranean shores linked to a superstition of divine punishment. Earthworms lift soil annually on rich ground, while dust winds bury ruined cities. A New Yorker unveils a piano music roll device with a bottom roller, top spring roller, and a governor to time the piece.
A brief witty sketch notes a child’s stubborn cleverness as he learns that perseverance overcomes obstacles while making himself a nuisance to obtain his desires. The exchange between the child and Papa highlights humorous family dynamics.
Samoan dispatch reports near civil war as Mataafa supporters clash with Malietoa loyalists. German, English, and other consuls involved amid tensions over Mataafa’s proclaimed kingship. Bloodshed feared. guards protect consuls and chief justice houses.
Washington January 13 the war investigating commission censured Gen Eagan for language used yesterday in response to charges against the army commissary branch by Maj Gen Miles. It returned to Miles the typewritten statement he left with the commission along with a letter and the resolution explains the action.
In Skowhegan Maine district attorney notices closing by midnight as grace period ends. Saloon operators allege discrimination favoring hotels, signaling a major legal battle ahead.
Vancouver reports Hong Kong dispatches indicate a large troop buildup in China as the Empress plans a major spring movement. About 130,000 well armed troops surround Pekin, signaling impending action and potential upheaval.
The Newburyport express on the Boston and Maine railroad struck an electric car at the grade crossing near the depot, blowing a fuse and demolishing the vehicle. No passengers were injured.
London faced complete isolation as of January 13 with no news from the continent since midnight and communications to the provinces cut. The storm has produced numerous wrecks along the coast and reports of lives lost amid the makeshift search efforts.
Washington January 13 Congressman Dingley is slightly improved this morning and has gained strength after a period of illness. His condition is noted as better though not fully recovered, with medical staff continuing daily checks and care.
In Massachusetts Judge Grant of the probate court orders Dr. J. R. Cocke to pay his wife $25 weekly. The famed Back Bay physician long known as the blind doctor faces a support obligation as his income history is reviewed by counsel.
About 10 p m Thursday Boston and Maine workers at Melrose found two men dead in a freight car Michael OConnell 60 of Wakefield and Alfred Estes 70 of Maine. Medical examiner says asphyxia caused by gas from a stove. OConnell sat in a chair near a potato business empire with contracts to haul potatoes to Wakefield Melrose and other Boston and Maine points. Estes lay on the floor in a pool of blood pomagating death likely from gas exposure.
James A. Pevey, brother of the late John M. Pevey and executor of his estate, will obtain a fourth class license this afternoon and open tomorrow to sell off the Golden Sheaf stock. Liquors will be disposed of at wholesale only as the estate is closed.
Robarts Harper of London presents a Thursday evening illustrated talk in Kirk Street church at 8 o'clock on A Holiday Trip to Europe. The lantern show is praised as the finest seen in Lowell, with tickets for the remaining three lectures at 75 cents from Brazer's. An organ recital runs from 7 30 to 8.
The superior court in Cambridge opened the tort action of W. W. Hall versus John Pilling Shoe Company seeking ten thousand dollars damages for injuries while employed on a defective machine. Plaintiff represented by Humbolt and McCarthy. defendant by F. N. Wier.
Eight boys appeared before Judge Pickman on charges of stealing coal from Boston and Maine and New York, New Haven and Hartford cars. Five accused of B and M theft were fined four dollars each. three Gilmore suspects from NYNH and Hartford were fined five dollars, with John O Haire fined six. Additional cases included sellers of a supposed W I Hood headache cure and several youths fined one dollar for obstructing streets.
Ip was ladies night at Highland Council Royal Arcanum Thursday and newly elected officers were publicly installed by Deputy Grand Regent W. F. Thayer of Haverhill and Deputy Grand Guide G. C. Cameron. Officers named include F. P. Dodge regent E. G. Crockett vice regent FP. B. Murphy orator J. N. Jackson chaplain C. BE. Stillings guide T. H. Fox warden C. E. Blaisdell sentry. A programme followed with remarks by W. Dana Hill P. R. Deputy Thayer and Grand Regent Walsh, plus songs by George B. Cutter and humor by L. K. Brennan.
The Educational department regrets to announce that Mr Albert Poore of Boston who was scheduled to speak this afternoon has telegraphed that important business has called him away and he will be obliged to postpone his address. An other date will be arranged as soon as possible and due notice will be given.
Moir Wallace Andrew, only son of George and Jennie Mc Intosh Moir, will be buried from 62 Burtt street on Saturday January 14 at 1 pm. Dana Mary F., Syracuse New York, will be laid to rest at Talbot Memorial chapel Lowell cemetery on Saturday January 14 at 2 pm. Friends invited.
Mr James Mc Curdy and Miss Susan McLaughlin both of Lowell were married Thursday afternoon by Rev F Alison Currier at his residence 419 Chelmsford Street.
Frank G. Ingalls, victim of the Aiken Street bridge runaway incident, asked that no minister conduct his services. Mrs Annie Jones and Mr Jackson spoke at the residence on 85 Farmland Road. A large crowd attended as bearers Samuel E. Snow William Jenkins Charles Dobson John F Currier Colin Campbell and Ellis Lightbown accompanied the casket to Edsom Cemetery under J W Brooks's direction.
The funeral for Miss Maud Hilton was held yesterday at her father Dr Hilton’s residence 282 Wilder Street. Rev George W Bicknell of Cambridge officiated praising her spirit and devotion to others. Music by a quartet Sturtevant Sweatt Murphy Daly. Charles Adams oversaw arrangements J A Weinbeck directed. Remains were later moved to Boston.
Funeral services were held for several residents at homes on West Sixth Street Pine Street and Smith Avenue with burials in Edson Cemetery Lowell Cemetery and Lowell area plots. Clergy from Kirk Street Congregational Baptist and St Anne’s officiated. Bearers included family members and local names. arrangements led by J B Currier and J F O’Donnell.
Partnership Insurance insures individual partners to protect the firm if a member dies. The article cites Provident Life and Trust, a Quaker-founded company, as a trustworthy insurer. R F Marden, special agent, Courier-Union Building, Room 3.
Margaret Griffin's funeral was held at 10 30 this forenoon from C H Molloy’s rooms. Rev Fr Leonard officiated at the grave in the Catholic cemetery.
The obituary honors Mrs Arvilla B Gardner born Chesterville Maine December 27 1834 and later a Lowell resident. It highlights her pioneer lineage her writings under Chester Ville and A B G initials her strength humor tenderness endurance and faith. Her final lines affirm satisfaction and gratitude as she faced death surrounded by care from her children and caregivers.
George W. French head salesman of Weeks Potter Drug at 360 Washington Street Boston drops dead of heart disease at the store before 10 am. Born March 8 1840 in Boston he served in Company F 44th Massachusetts infantry and leaves a daughter Mrs Richard Briggs Jr. Funeral from daughter’s Longwood home Saturday at noon. Sophia Washburn dies Worcester age 2. Funeral in Edson cemetery Lowell. Sarah Simpson 65 dies of heart failure at 334 Stevens Street. Dr Charles Edwards of Cambridge dies. father of Miss Edwards. Katharine Conway 38 dies at 617 East Merrimack Street. Franklin G Ritchie 41 dies in St Augustine Florida after four day illness. former Lowell resident. survived by parents, brother, sister. Albert E Cornock 30 dies at 78 Blossom Street. funeral Sunday at 2. He was member of Sons of St George and Passaconaway Tribe.
The New England Telephone company has leased the former Central Street station and part of the Boston and Maine car shed, planning to remodel for the division based in Lowell as its headquarters.
A Lowell man asks the State civil service board to investigate appointments and elections within Lowell city offices to see if they fall under civil service rules. The case touches the assistant superintendent of State aid, the superintendent at the city farm, the outdoor relief chief, and a city solicitor clerk.
Dr Thomas E Lilley and Miss Mary BE Harkins of Groveland were married at St Marys church on Wednesday afternoon at 4 15. Rev Maurice Murphy performed the ceremony. Best man was Dr A BE Bertrand of Lowell and Sadie Harkins, the bride’s sister, served as bridesmaid.
Thomas J. Shea and Miss Catherine Rourke married Wednesday night at St. Peters parochial residence with Rev. John McKenna officiating. Best man Daniel Hannafin and bride’s sister Bridget Rourke served as maid of honor. A reception followed at the couple’s future home 2 Charles Street with guests including M. F. Kearnin of Boston and Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Walsh of Lawrence.
Personal notices from the Highland region list Rev Charles L Merriam assisting special services at Phillips church Exeter N H. Invitations to the January 18 marriage of Mabel Eva Robinson to Carlom John Pegler Sierra Madre Cal. St John s Hospital care for Mrs lL M Heery Fairmount St Concord looms. Lieut Col Philip Reade ordered from Augusta to Havana as inspector general. James Albert Honey Lowell files bankruptcy Liabilities 3230 assets 1138 Seventh Day Adventist services at Highland hall Elder A H Clark Sabbath school 2 preaching 3 by Bld H W Cottrell
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