28 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
1
The poem speaks of cherished hands and lips, frail yet loving, urging patience and forgiveness for small faults. It reflects on how time changes perception and how memories may soften mistakes as love endures. Frances E Willard is the attributed author.
The excerpt mixes whimsical aphorisms with references to weather threats and war talk. It notes Sirius the star, stock market fades, a bald man enjoying leisure, and a farmer recalling youth. It quotes Gen Shafter calling Senor Ros a presum ing rascal, hinting at cross country commentary on diplomacy.
Mrs Frances J Parker 62 of Parker In Hudson July 27 Burtt Theodore J H 2 years 2 months 27 days July 26 at 4 8 Westford St Funeral 189 Westford St Friday 2 PM Friends invited Cresham Mary Cresham 50 Agatha Kenefick 26 Patrick E Murphy infant son Dyspepsia Hood s Sarsaparilla Eat in haste and suffer at leisure Caution and cure Albert S Park announces candidacy for common council ward 7 Republican caucus this fall
Berlin reports a National Zeitung view that the United States will not halt hostilities until Porto Rico surrenders and will demand land as compensation since Spain cannot pay money indemnity. The war, now framed as a conflict of humanity, shifts toward territorial terms as America negotiates victory. In other news, Milton, 57, Civil War veteran and G A R member, dies. Naumkeag mills in Salem shut August 1 for two weeks due to low business and needed repairs. Lake Quinsigamond sees a fourth drowning of the season as 18-year-old George Wright drowns bathing near Lake Park. Worcester crew member James Haradon dies at 17 from appendicitis triggered by an Atlantic City wrench.
Joseph Banigan of Providence former president of the United States Rubber company died this morning after a long illness. Born in Ireland he began in the rubber trade as a boy and built a career creating companies and mills. He helped form the Woon socket Rubber company with $100000 capital and by 1890 the capital rose to $2000000.
Washington reports the treasury statement shows duty collected on personal effects of steamship passengers arriving in the United States rose about 400 percent in the last fiscal year compared with the prior year under the existing tariff law.
The war department quietly strengthens Esquimault fortifications and plans a southern Vancouver Island depot to be as impregnable as Gibraltar, signaling a major measure in defense readiness near Victoria B C dated July 28.
Halifax July 28 The court of inquiry today exonerated Capt Henderson and the Cromartyshire officers from all blame in the Bourgogne disaster, clearing their names of responsibility in the fatal incident.
Burglars entered Margaret Heelon’s millinery shop in Stoughton last night and stole the entire stock. It is the second such burglary in six months with no clues available.
Explosion at the E. T. Johnson powder mill in Troy Pennsylvania wrecked the building and killed owner Mr. Johnson. The cause is unknown.
Massachusetts report states B. S. S. Milton a peddler of essences and medicines was thrown from his wagon Wednesday night in Salem and died shortly after from injuries. The incident occurred amid Middlesex and Essex county activity as authorities investigate the fatality.
Purser Twiggs reports dire conditions at St Michaels harbor where several steamers lack river landings and cannot feed passengers. About 160 aboard Progresso may be returned to Seattle after the owning line’s insolvency. Dirigo and National City face similar plights as uneasy crowds threaten actions.
Mrs Frances Norton sister of Garfield’s slayer Guiteau files for divorce in St Joseph Michigan citing desertion from husband W A Norton. Her first husband was attorney George Scoville who defended Guiteau and she divorced him soon after the trial.
The grand lodge of Massachusetts Order Sons of St. George selected officers for the year. P. G. P. W. F. Berlow of East Boston was named G president, H. A. Wright of Cambridgeport G V Pres, Robert Kershaw of Boston G secretary, J. W. …
The annual grand lodge session closed in Boston on Wednesday with retiring officers praising a highly successful year. Current membership stands at 250, receipts 30,303.70. sick benefits 8,923.03. death benefits 2,700. donations 855. balance 17,825.48. A committee will host the supreme lodge meeting in Boston on October 4.
City Clerk Cadman reports a letter from Collector Gill stating marriage licenses are not taxed for stamps. A commissioner’s ruling says birth, death, and marriage certificates issued under state law are exempt, with certification requiring stamps for returned documents. Government revenue applies only when certificates are certified.
Huntington Hall work will begin once a $40,000 city loan is negotiated. Supt. True of the buildings department and the mayor will oversee, with city workmen handling carpentering and a $12,500 spending limit under True. The mayor favors letting contracts to bidders to avoid possible bid rigging. The rest of the work is to be let by contract where feasible.
Provisional militia officers traveled to Boston for a qualification exam, encountering a waiting list of about 60. Lowell attendees were told to return for reexamination. Participants listed include Co M Captain George B. Kimball and Lt. John H. Harding. Dr Irish addressed ambulance corps on Surgery and Its History at the armory.
Kate Slavin, 77, fell down stairs at rear of 548 Gorham Street last evening around 9. Ambulance ferried her to St. John’s hospital with a fractured left shoulder several broken ribs a severe scalp wound over the left eye. Condition reported critical.
Nearly a hundred persons left Lowell for the Old Orchard excursion with many from Lawrence and Haverhill. The trip was notable despite rain, with J. W. Brooks chaperoning to ensure smooth pleasure for the excursionists.
The Hmulus Thompson commandery Golden Cross elected and publicly installed new officers during Wednesday night meetings in Union hall. Installing officers included A. J. Howe, Mrs. B. E. H. Rodgers, and H. D. Rodgers with Supreme Herald Thompson of Boston in attendance. New officers: Noble commander Miss Bessie Murphy, vice noble commander Mrs. Julia D. Hall, prelate Mrs. Davis, records Leonard J. Jewett, financial keeper Fred C. Piper, treasurer Walter H. Emmett, herald William A. Jones, warder inner gate Mrs. Rose Pickering, warder outer gate Charles …
W. Cook, past noble commander, and Miss Angie L Wallace presided as the evening concluded with a program including piano solos by Miss Forbes and Miss Sargent, readings by Miss Ethel Hall Miss Leary Miss Forbes, vocal duets by the Hall children and Miss Shepard and Titus, a cornet solo by Miss Lilla Manning, and a violin solo by Miss Sargent. The committee consisted of Messrs Tilton Murphy Hall Wallace Rose Pickering Elva Haskell and Etta Thompson.
A descriptive Sunday night concert features the Lowell Military Band under J. F Murphy performing marches and polkas. The programme includes Potpourri, Popular Songs, Der Tambour der Garde, Overture, and classics from Il Trovatore, Up the Street, Banks of the Wabash, Nearer My God to Thee, The Stars and Stripes Forever, and more.
The corps met in the armory for an informal talk by Dr. J. C. Irish on modern surgery and germ theory. He praised the Massachusetts Ambulance corps, noted its high standing, and expressed surprise at it not being sent to the front. Lieut. Bell, commander of the Lowell division, is at Fortress Monroe as a U.S. Army surgeon.
Mr Edwin Conner of Phillips Exeter academy and Miss Mamie Blake were married Wednesday evening at 318 Central street the home of the bride’s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William Lane Rev C E B Fisher officiating Lottie Mae Prescott was bridesmaid William Oliver Baketel Little was best man The couple received many gifts with out of town guests Mrs Dr Kempton and daughter and Mr and Mrs Albert Kempton of Boston and Mrs George E Lane of Gloucester present
A short police court docket records three drunks with fines of $1 to $5, Annie E B Clark sent to Sherborn for a year, Charles Quigley withdrawing an appeal from six months for drunkenness, and Frank Lawson with Emma Mason held in $300 each for lewd and lascivious cohabitation for the October term of the superior court.
The Bunting Cricket Club lists its Saturday plans with East Boston at Wigginville. Captain W Gath leads the first team including D Hird M Burns M Greenwood J Patrick J Farrar W Simpson R Hood W Bingley Fassett J Priestly W Midgley. The reserve squad to meet Zion C C at Zion grounds near Walsh Mills is captained by J Waterhouse with A Cawthra vice and players including W Ellison J Morley E Cork W Haigh E Whitworth T Riley M Riley A Caruthers A J Anson EB Parks.
At a regular meeting of the board of police on Tuesday night common victualers licenses were granted to Mary ONeil of 447 Moody Street and Peter Cod Lenertes of 455 Market Street. An auctioneer's license was granted to John J. Gray of 26 Central Street and a pool and billiard license to Addison Wilson of 28 Merrimack Street.
An electric car collided with a swill cart driven by Daniel Sullivan on Middlesex Street this morning. The horses were frightened and bolted, throwing Mr. Sullivan clear. He was shaken but not injured, and while an ambulance was summoned, he refused aid.
Mayor Bennett joins several supporters in urging a formal examination for the wire inspector position. He argues a merit system will ensure the best candidates serve the city and enhance overall standards.
The mayor City Engineer Bowers and Supt of Streets Cheney held a conference this morning on the Harvard brewery sewer project. They report work has not started yet but assure there will be no delay.
Francis J. Freeze of this city receives a patent for a sole-channe ling machine while Charles A. Littlefield also of the city is granted a patent for a loom.
A reader notes heat prostration and frequent headaches during hot weather. The ad claims Akin Headache Powders offer a sure cure with three powders in each package, reflecting old time medicine advertising language.
Carter & Sherburne of Merrimack on Bridge Street advertise a small envelope for 10 cents and a 20 cent box containing 10 powders at their corner shop.
Several obituaries detail funerals this week across Grace Street and nearby parishes. Catherine Who leys service at St Peter's Church was led by Rev Father McKenna with music by T F Molloy. burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery. Edward J Loyle, drowned at Long-Sought-for pond, held services at 1 from Veter's Church with burial in Catholic cemetery. Ellen McDonald mourned at 87 Lagrange Street. Rev Fr Burke officiated with interment in Catholic cemetery. Lucy J Kimball mother of Capt. Chas H Kimball buried at Edson Cemetery after services at Rev Fisher's church. Sarah Platt of Wilson Street North Billerica remembered at St Anne's Mission Church with interment in North Cemetery. choir performed Thy Will be Done and Nearer My God to Thee. Jennie Martin’s funeral at 36 Billerica Street. numerous floral tributes noted. Oscar Martel’s services held at St Joseph's Church, burial at St Joseph's Cemetery.
Fryeburg native Solomon Thompson dies at 60 in Manchester leaving four sisters. Nine week illness claims Agatha F Kenefick of 231 Perry street. Frances J Parker, wife of Theodore Parker, dies in Tud son aged 62 with son in California. Louisa M Thompson dies in Salem leaving H M Thompson as son. Thomas Thornber dies at 69 at his son John’s home. leaves widow and three children.
A compilation of residents and guests visiting or staying in nearby towns and cities. Names include Harry Bean of Mast Pepperell, Miss Mary McCue in Nashua, Mrs. Hugh Roark at Lynn Beach, W H Howard and family in Greenfield, Celeste Brennan in Wellfleet, Alice Richardson in Quincy, Mrs John Smith in Tyngsboro, Isabelle Moir in Westford, Marguerite Caples and son Kidward in Haverhill, Delia Brady, Judge Samuel P Hadley returning from Maine, and Thomas Hamilton Murray of the Irish American Historical Society.
The store announces an absolute clearance of remaining summer underwear lines. Deep price cuts are shown across the entire department with popular grades once at 40c 50c and 0&c reduced into a single large lot. Shaded varieties and natural tones included.
Limited time price draw leads buyers to act now or lose the entire lot. The notice urges immediate purchase as stock is expected to vanish quickly and emphasizes the scarcity and value of the goods.
Miss Katherine Staples hosts Mrs Archerson Moory of Chicopee and Lillian Webster of Lowell as guests while several Lowell residents like Carrie Halstead Rosalie Burns Gertrude Burns and O Connor head to the Adirondacks. Andrew Woods and Henry Beals visit family in New York and Antrim New Hampshire respectively. Annie M Burrows of Lynn announces engagement to C L Garritt of Lynn. John A Brown and Ana Brown plan a three week trip to northern New York and the Thousand Islands. Mrs E P McOsker heads to Prince Edward Island with Mr and Mrs Hugh Walker, returning in October. IpPOS members enjoy camp life at Pairhaven Bay with a barbecue inviting friends to dine later.
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