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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
8
Yesterday was a ideal June day with a fine night and today's weather similar. Light hazy clouds observed in the forenoon. barometer readings around 29.85 declining later. temperature near 80. Indications show showers tonight in Massachusetts with fair, cooler conditions and high south winds Friday.
The city reports a new station will be built on the Bleachery site with contract awarded to Northampton contractor Cummings. First Baptist women end rubber collection with net fund addition of 196 dollars and 26 cents for church building. A dramatic cantata Joseph's Bondage by J M Chadwick is set for Huntington hall June 13 with 100 voice choir and American orchestra. reserved seats 25 35 and 50 cents on sale starting June 11.
William Gillette retreats to Hartford for summer with a houseboat and possible cruising. Jessie Barrett Davis tours Paris, Alice Nielsen may voyage to the orient, and Wm H Crane with Stuart Robson vacation at Cohasset. Weber and Fields head abroad for the Paris exposition burlesque, with Hackett and Mary Mannering camping in the Adirondacks.
Residents question whether the selectmen will grant a second license or replace John T. Leary as his shop remains closed. A town meeting set for June 16 will decide proposed additions to Collinsville and Parker Avenue school. Navy village resident William Tyrell champions a nearby primary room based on a census finding 110 families east of Beaver Brook bridge to Hillside church.
At the Highland M. I. church annual meeting a brief program was held and five new members joined the Epworth League bringing total membership to 102. Elected officers include President Arthur L. Gray first vice president Edmund Smiley second vice president Grace Farrell third vice president Elizabeth Thorne fourth vice president Arthur Armistead recording secretary Mabel Kuni financial secretary Bertha Dextreasurer Harry J. Maguire and Amy Philbrick as officers.
A vintage ad advises a cooling breakfast for hot mornings summarizing a meal of fruit, Grape-Nuts food with cold cream, soft boiled eggs, bread and butter, and cocoa or Postum. It claims Grape-Nuts is concentrated and energizing, not requiring a hot stove, and links wise eating to weather comfort.
The North Middlesex Unitarian Conference held its spring session in East Wilton New Hampshire with 323 delegates attending. The program featured Rev. Samuel Eliot Dr George Wright and Prof Murai of Tokyo and addressed church unity religious life and civic duty. Resolutions urged simpler church statements of faith and closer Sunday school ties.
J E Conant & Co Auctioneers announce a vacant 9 room two and a half story house at 9 Osgood street Lowell to be sold Friday June 8 1900 at 5 pm without reserve. Property includes 7140 sq ft lot garden fruit trees near Westford street electric car line mortgage option $400 deposit required upon sale. Open for inspection after 10 am day of sale.
A two part gathering of the Lowell District Massachusetts Sunday School association convened at the Second Congregational church in North Chelmsford. Afternoon programs featured Rev. W. J. Twort of Lawrence on The Evangelistic Spirit in the Sunday School Class and addresses on Catechetical Instruction in the Churches with Miss Ada R. Kinsman and Miss Bertha F. Vella among presenters. Evening sessions included Rev. George H. Clark of the Central M E church on Essentials to Successful Teaching and Field Secretary H. C. Conant on A Model Service for installation of teachers and officers and promotion of scholars.
The Mt Vernon Ladies Benevolent Society hosted a strawberry festival with strawberry shortcake like mother used to make plus berries with cream rolls ice cream and coffee. Organist Frederick Clegg played selections for attendees. Mrs L S Abbott presided with Mrs H W McDonald as committee chair and other committee members and servers named.
The Men’s Working Band of the Central M E church presented a strawberry supper and varied entertainment at the Y M C A rooms last night. An orchestra performed while Stocks and Fowler offered quartet selections, Miss Meredith gave readings, and several vocal numbers were sung by Stocks, Fowler, Hale, and Coote. William Clee chaired the event. committee members assisted with planning, ice cream, and door duties.
The Highland Congregational church held its annual strawberry festival last night under the Ladies' Charitable association. A committee led by Mrs. George Smith and others arranged the event with several young ladies acting as waiters. The Ladies' Lyceum orchestra provided music while a program featuring piano, readings, cornet, and vocal and instrumental duets was performed by local artists including Miss Kimball Faith Doty Miss Pratt Ivy Hands Jessie Smith and May Livingston.
A portrait of Rev. George F. Kenngott was presented to the First Trinitarian Congregational church by Charles R Richardson, formerly Appleton mills agent now in Clinton. The event featured solos by Annie Woodside and Walters Coburn, a reading by Blanche Marshall, cornet and piano performances, and remarks by deacons Brighim and Hvlden. The portrait valued at $90 will stay in the church.
Ayer Home reports 58 adults 72 children 46 transient residents. One person in serious illness this month. Donations listed from Miss M A Webster, Mr. W H Pearson, Mrs. A W Burnham, Miss Lena Kimball, Miss Sabra Wright, and many others including Mrs. F F Battles and Miss Adelaide Ward.
A. G. Pollard & Co. shows 67000 yards of slightly damaged percale and figured ducks in their Palmer street window. The sale begins Friday at 7e per yard, about half the regular price, due to a small pin hole every 59 inches. Basement department.
Rogers Hall school graduated eight young women in a formal commencement with a reception, guitar and mandolin music, and a ceremony in the hall. Miss Palmer of Cambridge spoke on growth, choice, and service, urging lifelong learning and Christian virtue. Diplomas were awarded by Rev. John M. Greene with remarks about future responsibility, life’s calls, and alumnae status.
The yesterday list of St. John's hospital subscriptions misspelled names and wrong amounts. Edward Cogan should read Poward Cryan D. J. and not P. J. Murphy. Chas H Molloy was credited with $5 instead of $1.
An old advertisement claims bad blood causes catarrh rheumatism and humors and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the great blood purifier that cures these conditions. It also says it overcomes tiredness and loss of appetite.
4 COSY HOME FOR LITTLE MONEY 1250. 100 cash 5 per cent. interest, nearly new cottage house in perfect order. 7 rooms bath room 3000 feet of land choice location handy to mills. owner moved from city and bound to sell real estate. Five-acre building lot in Lowell close to electric line at low price of 150 per acre. Also 10 acre lot of five per acre. T. H. ELLIOTT 64 Central Street.
A local sale advertises fresh large framed pictures offered at under half price for today and tomorrow only. Each piece priced at 60 cents while stocks last, with strong note that they will go quickly. Maker listed as GEO.
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