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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1900

Page

8

January Day Length and Sun Moon Times

January report notes sun rises at 7.10, moon rises at 7.50 p.m. sun sets at 4.40, length of day 9.30 hours.

Massachusetts Weather Forecast Signals Weekend Snow

Yesterday was fine then cool with a sharp night, today cloudy and stormy indications. Readings show temperature around 22-25 and barometer near 30.29 to 30.52. In Boston on Jan 18 Massachusetts expects snow tonight rain Friday with southwest winds and warmer temperatures.

Boston Massachusetts

Lowell Daily Courier January 18 1900

The Lowell Daily Courier reports local and regional news on Thursday January 18 1900. Highlights include editorials, market notes, and public notices affecting Lowell and surrounding communities.

Pelham Cigar Ad and Poultry Supplies Note

An advertisement fragment mentions Burn Wilson and Horne coats and a Pelham Cigar. J. B. Cover & Co. is listed for poultry supplies alongside the brief ad note.

Wilson Tvy Horne J. B. Cover & Co

Pawtuckets Dominate Columbias in Wamesit Tourney

Pawtuckets eased past the Columbias in a Wamesit tournament game last night, winning all four points. Fletcher led scoring with 522.

Pawtuckets Columbias Fletcher

Temperance Union Meets In Ayer With Mournful Duties

The Temperance Union met at Ayer on the 11th with Rev. Wm J Batt presiding. Minutes, church resolutions, and morning devotion led by Rev. John Handy were reported. An afternoon address by Warren F Spalding and remarks followed. Committees formed to prepare for next meeting, gavel plan proposed, adjourned for April in Shirley.

Ayer Wm. J. Batt Geo. Faber Clark I. Hutchins John €. Handy Congregational Church W. R. Buxton South Acton Geo. S. Shaw Ashby Dr. Torrey Shirley Mary W. Shattuck Groton L. Mevis Townsend Wm. Channing Brown Littleton A. W. Sawyer A. S. Hudson Rev Reuben L. Reed W. J. Batt W. F. Dusseault

Salem pastor to leave field for Boston sociological work

Rev. Dillon Bronson, pastor of Lafayette Street Methodist Church in Salem, announced his plan to withdraw from the field and move to Boston to work among the poor in the North End and pursue sociology studies at Boston University. Bronson, about 36, has served since 1892 and has a broad education including a post graduate Berlin course and world travels.

Dillon Bronson Lafayette Street Methodist Church Salem Boston North End Boston University Bronson Berlin Europe

Annual regimental inspection of Company C at armory

Last night in the armory the annual regimental inspection of Company C drew goodly numbers. Major Cook of Concord, formerly captain of Company I, served as inspecting officer and complimented the men on their fine appearance. Spectators were present and an examination of non commissioned officers followed. Major Cook remained in Lowell last night as the guest of Lieutenant Frank G. Rose.

Major Cook Concord Lowell Frank G. Rose

Sheehan Injured In Vehicle Collision Near Bent's Court

Mr. Jack Sheehan a health department employee and nurse at the contagious hospital was struck while returning home in Bent's court Tuesday evening. A wagon belonging to a local packing company ran him down and the driver fled before he could reach his residence. He suffered injuries to the body and was taken home for care.

Ladies' Night Gymnastic Exhibition at the Y

The Y M C A gymnasium drew nearly 500 attendees for a 90 minute program of gymnastics. Performers led by Dr H L Dietz and including Walter Muzzey Jerome Field and C E Foster displayed bar work rope vaulting and high horizontal bar routines. The event showcased evening class progress and concluded with challenging tumbling leaving audiences impressed.

H. L. Dietz Walter Muzzey Jerome Field C. E. Foster Dr. Dietz George Goodchild C. E. Farley F. W. D. Farrell Field Muzzey Foster McIntosh Messrs Field Foster Dietz Pearson Farley Lindsay

The Larger Patriotism lecture in Chelmsford

Edwin D. Mead spoke on The Larger Patriotism at the Literary Union in Chelmsford. He tied Washington’s centennial lessons to world citizenship, urged democracy educated by schools and churches, and warned patriotism must be constructive not militaristic, linking national duty to global justice.

Literary Union Town Hall Henry S. Perham Edward Abbott Abbott Rollo Edwin Dr. Mead New England Mead Washington Republic America Christendom Massachusetts Tolstoi Howells Congress Boston New York Mulberry Bend Niagara Miles Sampson Dewey Seth Low John Fiske Edward Everett Hale Church of the Holy Newland

Association Work Conference of Y M C A Committees

Delegates from the first district Y M C A religious committees met at the local association. J Clark Glidden led the session with supper, followed by talks on drawing young men to Christ and leading and reaching them. State secretary E E Robinson cited statistics and urged a manly religion. Conference will meet again in Amesbury on the first Wednesday in April.

Young Men's Christian Association First District J. Clark Glidden Lowell Association D. M. Spence Lawrence E. C. Beals Merrimack George Scarlet Co. B. Snell Haverhill M. C. Williams Lowell McGowan Amesbury E. E. Robinson Robinson

A Y M C A Fund Drive In Early City History

A reproduction of a novel soliciting method shows a Y M C A subscription book listing donors and amounts from 300 to 5 dollars. A stamped return envelope accompanied a letter noting the group’s improved finances thanks to Mr Frederick F Ayer and a call for 1500 more to close the fiscal year debt free by April 1 1900.

Young Men's Christian Association Jacob Rogers Miss Kitson A. C. Russell W. H. White J. W. C. Pickering A. G. Cumnock W. H Wiggin W. H. Ward C. H. Stowell A. Chase James G. Buttrick W. A. Mack H. Thompson Dr. G. Pinkham A. P. Sawyer P. Gilbride F. M. Chase Charles Runels John J. Clain Frank Coburn Emma Carll W. H. Anderson George H. Batchelder W. D. Blanchard J. L. Chalifoux E. W. Clark J. K. Fellows Elisa Park Frederick F. Ayer New York

Chimney Fire Alarm At Cook Property Worthenetree

An alarm from box 7 at 7 o'clock last night alerted crews to a chimney fire at the Cook property on Worthenetree. No damage was reported.

Cook Worthenetree

How to Cure Itching Hums and Skin Sores

Mothers! a hot bath with Cun. cuRA SOAP followed by CunicurA Ointment offers relief in severe itching burning and scaly skin and scalp issues. Claims as a great skin cure and economical remedy when other treatments fail. Sold worldwide by Potter Deva ann Cuem Corr Props Boston. free guidance.

Potter Deva Ann Cuem Corr Boston

Centralville Methodist Church Annual Fair Draws Large Crowds

The Centralville Methodist church held its annual fair at Ogd Fellows hall attracting strong patronage. Servers and entertainers included Miss Nellie Flanders, Master Ray Gordon, and Miss Lilla Manning. Organized by Mrs G C Cook with help from a long list of volunteers, the event featured various tables and a supper, with the fair to continue tonight.

Centralville S. J. Travers L. A. Bowen Fred Walsh Daisy Cluer Della Kendrick Ella Alberta Edmonds Blanche Whitman Nellie Flanders Ella Martel Bethel Titus Bernice Rowell Annie Adams Helen Geggenheimer J. A. Bowler Bowler Marion Bowler C. W. Merrill Alice Taplin Adena Angie Wallace Nellie Culley Sadie Riley Emma _ Bowen Minnie True S. F. Pead Nellie Bowen G. W. Titus Gardner Wills George L. Hubbard J. A. Kendrick H. B. G. Wheeler A. W. Cluer Robert Edmonds D. A. Munson Russell Fox Olive Bulmer C. W. Johnson F. W. Cobb Cora Titus Russel Fox C. W. Cook Ledoit Kimball

Highland Church Annual Supper and Roll Call Report

The Highland Congregational church held its annual supper and roll call in the vestry with 275 to 300 attendees. The event featured a turkey supper led by the Ladies' Charitable association, a roll call of members and shut-ins, letters from out of town members, and a financial update showing $15,000 of the $22,000 debt still to be raised.

Highland Congregational Church Lee Ladies’ Charitable Association Osgood Merriam

Sunday platform series under American Unitarian association

A series of Sunday evening platform meetings will be held at the church on January 21, 28 and February 4 under the American Unitarian association. The first meeting next Sunday features Rev. F. L. Phalen of Worcester on The Church for Today, Rev. H. T. Secrist of Roxbury on The Church and the Child, and Rev. Edward Everett Hale of Boston on The Coming of the Kingdom of God. Service starts at 7 o clock, seats are free, and all are welcome.

The American Unitarian Association F. L. Phalen Worcester H. T. Secrist Roxbury Edward Everett Hale D. D Boston

Dracut Centre Church Choir Rehearsal At Pastor Home

The Dracut Centre church choir held a rehearsal last night at the pastor Rev. F L Kelly's home. The session was well attended with only a few members absent. Choir director Warren Hamblett led the rehearsal and refreshments were served afterward.

Dracut Centre Church F.L. Kelly Warren Hamblett

Worth chapter Epworth league meets with new members

The Worth chapter Epworth league held its regular monthly meeting in Worthen Street M I church last night. Seven new members were accepted and an informal literary program of readings and games followed.

Worth Epworth League Worthen Street M. I

Box Party at Mercury Athletic Club in Centralville

A box party under the auspices of the Mercury Athletic Club was held in their Centralville room last evening. A large crowd enjoyed dancing late with Oliver's orchestra providing the music.

Mercury Athletic Club Centralville Oliver

Butler Veterans Dance Brightens Associate Hall

Red-shirted firemen hosted the third grand ball of the General Butler Veteran Firemen’s association at Associate hall. The event featured Lowell Cadet band, Hibbard’s orchestra, a grand march led by J. H. Walker and daughter, elaborate decorations, and a program balancing square dances with light dances. Attendance included wives, daughters, guests from Fall River, and many veterans with a large reception and full officer staff guiding the evening.

General Butler Veteran Firemen’s Association Fall River Lowell Cadet Band John J. Hanlon Herman Butler Fremen John J. Regan John Mellen John Bowers Sam Clark C. E. Dugan John Gouchien R. Lyman I. D. Rogers Coney O'Neil Hugh Curry W. W. Reeves D. H. Walker Geo. W. Bullard Charles Meehan E. Lavery Chas. Gilman Daniel Reardon W. T. Robinson Louis Charron T. Regan John Powers Wm. Hurd J. Fitzpatrick A. Shedd J. Savard H. Reynolds John Horan John O’brien James Winslow E. Gager V. Motinie Thomas Conners James Gray J. W. Adams Louis Reeves Daniel Keefe James Leclair Ed. Brady Geo. Therien Geo. Leavitt M. Keefe James H .Walker James H. Curry Edward Fletcher J. J. Regan W. W. Murphy J. Mellen J. H. Burns W. Preston J. McArdell L. Gillen J. Barry A. Reeves J. Jackson E. Fallon J. Clancey Ed. Smith F. Mallory G. Robinson G. Butman E. Dixon G. A. Farley E. Boyle M. Conway J. C. Cook R. F. Britton A. Berard Ed. Susey N. Barron J. S. Motts Edw. Brady

Middlesex Safe Deposit & Trust Co Officers Reelect

At the annual stockholders meeting held Wednesday afternoon the Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Company reelected officers including President Larkin T. Trull Vice President Ethan A. Smith Secretary Charles L. Knapp and directors Joseph A. Coram Edmund B. Conant Charles R. Costello Wm. H. I. Hayes August Fels Patrick Kelley Elias A. McQuade Thomas F. Morris Charles D. Palmer Percy Parker Peter H. Donohoe John B. Pilling George E. Putnam Joseph E. Shanley Ethan A. Smith Edward W. Thomas Larkin T. Trull Frederick T. Walsh and Alfred Leblanc.

Middlesex Safe Deposit & Trust Co Larkin T. Trull Ethan A. Smith Charles L. Knapp Joseph A. Coram Edmund B. Conant Charles R. Costello Wm. H. I. Hayes August Fels Patrick Kelley Elias A. McQuade Thomas F. Morris Charles D. Palmer Percy Parker Peter H. Don

Two For Sale Houses Advertised on Broadway and Chelmsford

A two tenement house on Broadway with 16 rooms in good repair rents at 30 dollars monthly on 4052 feet of land priced at 3800. A six room cottage near Chelmsford street off the car line sewer connected priced at 1200. Apply to T H Elliot 64 Central street. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes health and keeps blood pure.

Broadway Chelmsford Street T. H. Elliott Central Street

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