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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
1
Hattie Whitney portrays a sunlit June day with misty waters and blooming gardens. The poem celebrates lemon balm, mignonette, china pinks, hollyhocks, and wildflowers. Bees hum amid fragrant borders as plums ripen, while June appears as a cheerful figure weaving damask rose glory through the scene.
A compact, period tone chronicle notes legislative vigor contrasted with fading federal action, celebrates the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company anniversaries and their notable attendees, and glances at local weather, winters, and social customs. It humorously contrasts Pretoria and Lowell life, hints at wedding season, and lightly touches on regional quirks such as frost and orange blossoms, while weaving in everyday phrases and a playful nod to Jack Frost.
Overcast skies and northeast wind delayed Cadet band concerts at the Willows yesterday. Rainy, chilly conditions kept visitors away except for fried lobster enthusiasts. J W Gorman theatre opens today with Alabama Troubadours season. Willows park theatre promises a new company and indoor performances if needed. The Co F 23d regiment veterans reunion is set for tomorrow at Ocean View hotel Juniper.
This week we feature a broad line of books in paper covers with prices from 10 to 50 cents. Regular 50c books are now 38 1 2 cents, 25c books 15 cents, and 10 cent books. The selection includes cloth bound choice fiction from leading publishers. Lawler, fashionable stationer and bookseller, 79 Merrimack street, and 15 and 21 John streets, Lowell.
A directive urging to start a savings account in a wife’s name to accumulate contributions from both partners. Emphasizes joint ownership and the belief that combined deposits will yield greater future gains.
Traders National Bank transacts general banking, offers foreign exchange in English German and Swedish money, safety deposit boxes and private rooms, with a ladies banking section. Open 8 am to 4 pm weekdays Saturday 8 am to 1 pm 7 to 9 pm. Depository of United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Locations at 80 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue.
London reports Pretoria captured by British forces. Lord Roberts states entry at 2 pm, with heavy artillery supporting dislodgement of Boer positions. News flash triggers riotous reaction. traffic halts near Mansion House as banners proclaim British flag over Pretoria. Fellow officers win prizes in company drills amid war news. Reverend H W Wells resigns from Christ Church, citing a Wilmington call.
Shanghai June 5. The China Gazette quotes high authority that the Dowager Empress orders the Tsung-Li-Women to oppose Europe while not hindering the Boxer movement. Elsewhere the viceroy reportedly orders troops to block further landing of foreign warships and prevent reinforcements reaching Pekin.
Portland reports the Republicans carried the state yesterday by a plurality of 5000 to 7000. Moody, a Republican, was re-elected to Congress by about 4000. In Badenweiler Stephen Crane the novelist died at age 30.
Lawrence dispatch reports Dr William H O Hearn found dead in his office at 288 Issex Street. death likely heart failure after several days of illness. Born in Lawrence thirty years ago, he studied at local schools and the University of the City of New York, class of 1891. He practiced in Lawrence for several years and was unmarried.
Dracut reports twenty dollars realized from a W. C. T. U. lawn party held at Mrs. John P. Richardson's residence. The Union thanks the public and prays for the suffering nation, noting warmer weather could have increased the sum.
Elizabeth S Parker wife of Nelson Parker died Saturday evening at Pleasant Knoll on William street aged 64. A respected teacher in local public schools for nearly 25 years she served on the school board for three years. Survived by two children Mrs Grace Mann and Miss Amy Parker both of Stoneham.
Wakefield high school battalion staged its annual prize drill at the town hall Monday night with judges Capt. H. B. Goodrich of Lynn Lieut. Thomas McCarthy of Woburn and Lieut. E. B. Morrison of Wakefield presiding.
Havana reports 825 women and 625 men in the Cuban party. Alexis E. Frye says 1750 teachers applied, 300 rejected, and 1450 to be accommodated. Total salaries at departure amount to 96000 dollars. Transport Sedgwick carries 475 women, Crook 325 men, with three other ships to take both sexes. Frye notes English instruction will be chosen by children even if voluntary.
Mary E Sullivan of Fayette street caused the death of her about two year old daughter Rose by neglect during a drunken spree. The child was found starving, taken to St Johns hospital, improved briefly, but died Monday night. The mother was arrested and sent away. Two other children were placed with state authorities for care.
Rev Dr Bixby of Evanston Street Baptist Providence R I will address the Young People's meeting at Branch Street Tabernacle tonight at 8 oclock. Former Burma missionary he is esteemed by American Baptists as pastor and preacher and will share a message worth hearing. All are invited.
Complaints of boys carrying air rifles and firing on robins in Oaklands reach the police station. Superintendent Davis orders officers to arrest all offenders, warning that any boy with an air rifle faces arrest. The weapons are said to threaten songbirds and pose danger in the community.
At the annual meeting of stockholders the Lowell Epworth Union Camp Meeting association announced the building debt at Sterling campground is paid. The building and furnishings cost 1400 and the last stock block sold. The building opens for its fourth season next Saturday with officers elected: J Clark Glidden chair, Samuel Worth vice chair, Russell Fox secretary, Wesley M Wilder treasurer, and a board including representatives from St. Pauls, Worthen Street, Central churches and others.
Nate H. Lewis of this city attends the fifth annual convention of the American Federation of Musicians, which opened in Philadelphia today. He is president of the local musicians association.
The Lowell Textile School class of 1900 was graduated in a ceremony at 2:30 pm with diplomas presented by A. G. Cumnock. Franklin W. Hobbs delivered the principal address on the shift toward specialization in American textiles and the need for textile schools, tracing European and American factory history and the evolution from home spinning to factory systems.
Lowell fishermen were charged 178.30 after breaking Massachusetts and New Hampshire Sunday fishing laws. Commissioner Nat Wentworth and Chief Martin led arrests at Ayer pond and Grampus pond, seizing eight boats and 15 short pickerel. Two men faced fines totaling 112.30, another 60 plus costs 66, with the case underscoring enforcement of Sunday fishing laws to curb drunken pond gatherings.
The Baptist social union of Boston gathered at Tremont temple with about 225 attendees to discuss the Cambridgeport Baptist Home’s finances. An indebtedness of 3500 dollars and rising expenses threaten operation, prompting calls for a permanent funding basis and increased income. sermons covered summer rest and reading as part of spiritual culture.
Arthur A. Foster, a milkman, was bitten in the leg by a dog while delivering milk on Grove Street yesterday. Dr. Parker attended him. the bite is not serious, but Foster suffers considerable pain and inconvenience.
Peter Balkos a Greek man faced Judge Hadhey in police court on a bicycle theft charge from Arthur Leblanc of Lakeview Avenue. Balkos was found not guilty and discharged after witnesses for both sides and the judge raised a reasonable doubt. Numerous local residents and others appeared in the proceedings alongside related offenses and probation rulings.
Miss Martha Anna Bickell sister of Mrs. William Cadet Bryden of 62 Nichols street Lowell married Mr. Robert Granville Eastwood of Northampton at Eliot Congregational Church. Rev J D Kingsbury officiated. Bridemaid Miss Mattie J Fisher of Haverhill and flower girl Marion Bryden. Best man Harry Eastwood, bridegroom’s brother. The couple will reside in Northampton.
There are no new smallpox cases. The oldest Brass girl at the contagious hospital is gravely ill and Dr. Livingston cannot assess her recovery chances. The Robillard family has been released from quarantine and returned home.
A nine year old, James Carville, of 187 Adams street, was run over by H. E. Noyes's produce wagon shortly after noon while attempting a ride. He sustained injuries to the back and head and was taken to St. John's hospital. Carville previously lost a leg in a separate ice wagon incident.
A sale offers new pictures at under half price for today and tomorrow. Each large hand framed picture is priced at 60 cents with stock expected to move quickly. Located at the corner of John and Merrimack Streets under GRO. E. MAKER.
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