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.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
8
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pawtuckets eased past the Columbias in a Wamesit tournament game last night, winning all four points. Fletcher led scoring with 522.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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