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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
8
The month has seen daily rain with yesterday’s morning showers and afternoon sun. An east wind brought further rain this forenoon with showers continuing, while temperature and barometer readings show 75 at 7am, 60 at noon, and 57 at 7pm with 29.85 inches in both today and yesterday readings.
Boston June 2 indicates showers tonight with unsettled conditions Friday across Massachusetts. The brief forecast notes possible rainfall and variable skies affecting early weekend plans.
The Lowell Daily Courier for Thursday June 2 1898 reports local news, events, and notices of interest to residents with brief items and updates from Lowell and surrounding area.
The semi annual dividend of 4 percent on Boston and Lowell stock is declared payable July 1 to stockholders of record June 4. Lowell Decorating Company offers hunting flags and sturdy flagpoles at 140 Humphrey Street. Rose Jordan Hartford announces a first class millinery opening on Thursday Friday and Saturday with summer designs including hats bonnets walking hats and untrimmed hats flowers and trimmings inviting ladies to attend.
Capt. Peo Dc Parkhurst of Omerville police will run for Middlesex county sheriff citing Sheriff Cushing’s failing health. Cushing denies retirement plans and says he will seek renomination at the fall session.
Under the auspices of the V I A Tewksbury a strawberry festival and entertainment were held last night at Vestry Hall. The supper by the ladies was excellent and the program featured Miss Ada Buckland, a quartet, a series of singing pictures and instrumental music by the Zobo Orchestra.
Governor Wolcott, absent due to an engagement in Boston, sent several nominations to the executive council. Appointments include John Stanton to the Fall River police commission, John Camrell to a Boston blind asylum board, William Swan to the same board, Howard Jockton to the Lowell Textile School trustees, and J. Fredric W. Chapin to the Northampton Lunatic Hospital board, replacing Dr. Deane who resigned.
A fragment notes a donation from Boott Cotton Mills amounting to funds raised at a band event for a flag raising. The entry references Taylor & Co and Entwistle with small figures, indicating leftover collections donated to the Soldiers Relief Fund.
Officer Libby caught a stray horse near Bridge Street and 1xth Street and placed it at Gregoire's stable until its owner can claim it. Mattox is named in an unclear closing note.
A. G. Pollard & Co introduces the first case of American huckaback linen towels in New England. They compare favorably with imported towels in quality and cost, offering 30 inches by 16 inches towels with red borders at 7 1/4 cents each or 15 cents a pair. Linen counter and basement.
The First Battalion of High School girls and the Second Battalion, or Wibeoutaee girls, staged annual drill events in the high school hall with full seating around the four sides. Led by the school drum and fife corps, Miss Bridget Katherine Smith commanded as major of the First Battalion, with figures praised for precision and grace.
Commanding officer orders the hall exercise sequence for the girls, detailing Swedish movements, arch flexions, heaving actions, and shoulder blade work led by Emma Manning Huntley. Miss Smith leads Delsarte exercises with Miss Hutchison at the piano. wand drill follows with captains Swain Magoons Johnson Manahan guiding company leaders and lieutenants. Drum corps and fife players are listed with color bearer and officers acting as ushers in uniform.
The seven member school committee met last night with two members absent to review last meeting records and set examination and closing dates. A report urged adding Clarendon dictionary for eighth graders at a $252 cost for about 700 copies and adding Morse speller Mowry's McMaster's and Montgomery histories and Nichols graded arithmetic to the approved list, noting exchange-rate costs would lower overall expense. The panel delayed action on textbook changes for this year and scheduled a future vote. New business included a $100 appropriation for Training School graduating exercises, approved, and a vote to close city public schools on Friday June 24 with grammar and high school exams on June 20 and 21.
Dr Kendig drew growing crowds with two sermons in a Worthen Street Methodist meeting The afternoon address Soul Satisfaction argued that only God can fill the soul and bring true happiness The evening message on Troublesome Stones referenced Lazarus and urged earnest prayer as a cry for help
The text reflects on human badness versus divine might, urging cooperation with God in answering prayers. It notes how infidelity and apathy harm, and stresses self-awareness and kindness toward others. It recalls a gathering where divine opportunity arose, leading to a monument of prayer answered and a powerful altar service.
Merry crowd gathers at Dr and Mrs Leonard Huntress Fort Hill avenue for a St John s Episcopal Church benefit party. Chinese lanterns line the trees as about a score of dancers move to a hurdy gurdy and church women serve ice cream cake and lemonade. Decorators include Mrs Thomas Mather and Miss Jessie Eastman. Herbert Bishop Benjamin Clements and George Walker lead the dancing.
The Ladies Aid of St. Pauls church hosted a strawberry festival last night led by Mrs. SS. T. Brown and Mrs. George F. Howes. A Cuba tableau directed by Mrs. E. Cleworth featured Lillian McKewen as Cuba and Addie Hawes as Goddess of Liberty. A strawberry contest went to William Brown while Charles Dane and George Hawes served ice cream.
Mr P Ketcham of Pike City California testifies that during his brother’s illness from sciatic rheumatism Chamberlain’s Pain Balm was the only remedy that gave relief. Many others attest to prompt relief from pain this liniment affords. For sale by Ellingwood Co at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central streets.
The Apollo club hosted its first Prescott hall party last night in Barristers’ hall, drawing about 100 couples and marking one of the past five months’ most successful events. The group, founded with 15 members, listed officers including General manager John D. Honey, assistant GM Joseph Desrosiers, floor director Arthur H. Paradis, and reception chair Thomas O’Heir, among others.
May 28th the Captain John Ford Society of the Children of the American Revolution decorated the grave of the Revolutionary hero the society is named for and marked it with a bronze marker. Captain Ford born 1738 died 1822 is buried near his Pawtucketville home Mammoth Road. The society voted to send five dollars to the Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors Relief Association. Dorothy Estes gave fifty cents. Treasurer Alice Rowell or Secretary Lucy Hall will collect further contributions for war relief through the society.
Citizens of Lowell may visit the Lowell Textile school exhibition today from 9 a m to 9 p m in the large hall to view fabric samples and student designs. Machinery will be operated at intervals by students, highlighting the school’s value in expanding knowledge and improving mill positions for young people.
Ringling Bros great temple shows are booked for June 9 with afternoon and evening performances at the Fair grounds. Lockhart's famous troupe of elephant comedians will perform as actors musicians or dancers in a vast program. A grand street parade is promised to surpass all prior pageants as the show returns to Lowell.
The largest ice chest in the city is now at the Crystal on Worthen Street opposite City Hall. It will hold 50 barrels of ale 49 barrels of chest lager and 30 tons of ice. You will not need the seashore to stay cool this summer.
An archival note presents Castoria as the familiar remedy bearing the signature line The Kind You Have Always Bought. The phrasing echoes a historic branding line associated with the product.
The Greeley Pelham Sing at Billerica Centre drew a smaller crowd due to morning rain but improved as the day cleared. The event featured Mozart and Handel pieces, a Gloria from the Mozart mass, solos by Mrs Pepin and Miss Harter, and a plan to form a regional autumn Pelham sing with delegates from nearby towns.
About 250 people attended the Pelham annual concert with the American Orchestra led by Mr. Hamblett and conductors Mr. Greeley and Mr. Phil Haggerty. Soloists included Mrs. Dr. Pepin of Lowell and Miss Mae Harwood of Decatur NL, with Maud Paradis at the piano.
A house and livery stable owned by John A. Healey in Graniteville were burned last evening, with losses around 5000. Fire origin unknown, but wind nearly fanned a wider disaster. Volunteers used water pails and extinguishers as no fire apparatus existed. The cottage adjoining the stable suffered minor losses, and horses and farm goods were saved. Memorial Day services occurred amid the blaze, and local residents faced a second war with youth potentially in action.
Mr Roswell C Davis sold all standing grass and leased pasture land. On Sunday May 29 at the parsonage Rev C C Torrey married Arthur West to Lucy McMahan. Their home is the Augustus Safford place. visitors over Memorial Day included Bertha Willard Alfred Willard Chas Farnsworth Della Hapgood Mercy Upham Luke Pollard Mrs Zophac Wetherbee and others.
Memorial Day rites were held in Andover with a tablet ceremony in Memorial Hall and a town hall service led by Rev F W Klein. Albert Poor delivered the oration as the band and chorus performed. Cemeteries were decorated, and news spread of the sudden death of Rev Henry R Wilbur at age about 73. He served since 1877 and was active in baptist and town affairs, survived by wife, two sons, and three daughters. W J Long preached at West Parish, and Prof Harris spoke at the Seminary church. Middle class seminary students were licensed to preach for two years. Charles H Oliphant of Methuen was moderator.
A nutrition breakthrough named Maltox is advertised to revive bland foods with claimed vitality. Manufacturers warn users to follow dosage guidance while promoting tastier meals and improved energy from regular use.
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