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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1898
Page
8
The dated note records sunrise at 4.09 and sunset at 7.17 with a length of day of 15.08 hours for June. It lists sun behavior and the lunar rise at 4.09 with a moonrise time noted as 4.09. The entry provides a compact snapshot of daily solar and lunar timings.
Last day brought intervals of rain in daylight and heavy downpour at night. A cold spell forced many to relight furnaces as a howling gale drove the rain. Temperature readings show 60, 56 and 56 while barometer moved from 29.85 to 30.10 across the period.
Boston reports threats of showers this evening with Sunday cloudy conditions. The outlook warns of unsettled weather across the state, with possible rain and cooler temperatures.
The Open Door rescue work for fallen girls has suspended. A Lakeview park concert is planned tomorrow with next week’s bill to change. The Thompson Hardware Co offers a full line of ice cream freezers hammocks and musical instruments. An Evening With Robert Burns features Miss Jean Howison June 7. A Young Men’s Christian Association meeting June 6 discusses by law revisions. Grace church strawberry festival hosts combined literary musical and dramatic entertainment next Wednesday. Haverhill beats Lowell 9 to 2 as weather hampers Lowell’s participation.
Thursday evening Miss Cora Pinkerton observed her birthday at 63 South Spring Street. She entertained 18 friends with games and music by Mr Everett Hadley. The hostess received many gifts including a leather pocket book. Miss Pinkerton was assisted by Miss Lillian Strout and Miss Ella Smith. Refreshments were served by Mrs W C Haslam and Miss Minnie Robertson.
The Postum Cereal Co. offers 30 five dollar boxes to individuals who submit the most interesting descriptions of their experiences with coffee drinking and Postum. Letters should address health effects, methods to prepare Postum properly, and any notable cures, with sender names and addresses to Battle Creek Michigan. Winners to be announced June 3.
James N. Greig George T. Waugh and Sergt Victor J. Hosmer write from Camp Alger June 2 1898 on scarce letters daily routines and drills. They note a tent fire a Washington trip on Decoration Day food boxes and camaraderie with the Eighth Ohio. Hosmer closes with regards from Camp Alger to Lowell Courier readers.
June 1 1898 at Camp Alger the writer notes chilly dawns and hot noons while detailing visits to Mount Vernon and Washington with fellow soldiers. Several names appear among those traveling and remaining behind. The crew shares letters from Lowell and mentions local church charity, daily papers, and a missing mascot. George T. Waugh signs off saying all are well.
After a dress parade the regiment rested and watered at the well while a tent fire in Company G caused a quick response and minor damage. Lieut. Livingston led guard duties, while Surgeon Marion ordered bed platforms to raise bedding. Rumors said Massachusetts troops and the Ninth arrived, but reports varied. Lowell shoes pleased the troops and the unit was jokingly dubbed the dude companies.
Article discusses rumors of Spanish spies in Lowell and dismisses them as sensational. It notes that United States Cartridge Company guards prevent trespass and recounts an incident Thursday night when two suspicious men fled a powder house area through a hole in a fence, eluding description.
The Mayor met the new Board of Health to review the department finances and discuss curtailment to fit the year end appropriation. Figures show pay rolls and bills across 1897 and 1898, current balance, and yard and office costs. No action was taken, and a hearing on swill purchase for fertilizer was postponed.
The Lowell police read General Order No. 17 commending Patrolman Peter Cawley for arresting John J. McNabb on breaking and entering and three larceny counts. Patrolmen William C. Burnett and Everett E. Perkins are commended for arresting Samuel R. Maxwell after Maxwell murdered his wife Christina Marie Maxwell on May 31, 1898. The order was read at all roll calls by Superintendent George R. Davis.
John Reed, known bunco man, sues the police court to recover $9000 in cash bail held after his arrest. The case, sparked by novel questions, was reserved for the full court after arraignment. A Middlesex street meeting for drawers and spinners follows on Monday evening with several speakers invited.
The Textile school opened its exhibit to the public yesterday and continues today from a.m. to p.m. A large attendance last night signaled strong interest and an excellent opportunity for mill employers to view an informative display.
Rufus P. Scott receives a monthly pension increase from twelve to fourteen dollars. John D. Griffin is granted an original pension of eight dollars per month. David J. Sanborn of East Billerica also secures an original pension of eight dollars monthly.
For sale boarding and lodging house of 17 rooms with new furniture. All rooms are full and located in a central city area. Price 850 dollars. T. H. Elliott. 64 Central St.
A brief exchange analyzes gender views on marriage with the line She asks if women are truly uncertain and coy, and He concedes some avoid marriage but notes those who remain single often adjust. The remark reflects social attitudes of the period.
A large turnout filled Memorial hall for Col John Welch s volunteer drill with Mayor Bennett watching. Welch notes possible third call and says front line recruitment will boost his companies while current members may be reassigned. drill and inspections continue with Company C to be inspected Tuesday night.
The message confirms a straightforward route to the store with signs guiding customers to the deck access. It emphasizes consistency in locating the entrance and continuing to use the same route for reliable access.
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