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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
8
It grew warmer rapidly yesterday with clouds gathering at 5 PM and heavy rain, thunder, and lightning within an hour. Rain ended to reveal a fine sunset, and the night was cooler. Today is clear, hot, and breezy with a steady barometer around 29.75 to 29.95 and temperatures near 717.
The Lowell Daily Courier on Tuesday June 12 1900 reports local news and notices. It presents brief items relevant to residents and events of that period with typical newspaper brevity and tone.
In Belvidere on Monday afternoon a large elm at the corner of Rogers and Hanks streets saw its limbs shattered during a storm. Friends of Arthur Dent, parent of a missing child, plan a city hall public hearing Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. A Leather Workers meeting led to a $25 donation to St John’s hospital. J E Conant Co sold the Benner estate at 474 Beacon street for 3800 to John McKinley.
The ice cream and strawberry sociable hosted by the Benevolent Society last week drew a large crowd and added a sizable sum to the society funds. The Nonpariel orchestra, aided by Bearce and Queen of North Chelmsford, provided engaging music. Mrs. H. E. Fletcher led the event with the young ladies of the society assisting. A grand concert and dance are planned for June 15 at Marshall's Hall with Jos E. Marshall directing and aides from Lowelle Avenue’s American orchestra. Ice cream and cake were served by B. L. Williams.
Joseph S. Rich a 65 year old Malden resident formerly of Truro died instantly when struck by a passenger train from Provincetown near Wellfleet depot on Monday afternoon. The contractor and builder was born July 6 1885 in South Truro and lived in Malden since 1854. He served in Nebraska cavalry during the Civil War and later held local civic roles. He leaves a wife and daughter.
A lively finish fight occurred Monday night near the Stoneham line in the woods. Carpenter of Wakefield faced Henry of Woburn before a local sports audience. After eight rounds Carpenter led the last two rounds and was declared the winner, with Woburn sports reportedly losing money.
Advertisement notes Florence Oil Stoves as high quality with minimal odor and smoke. Lists prices for one burner 75c two burners 1.50 and three burners 2.25. Located at Merrimack Street basement, Kitchen department A. G. Pollard & Co.
The board at city hall held a two hour session on smallpox. They discussed continuing vaccination at Lawrence hosiery and Tremont & Suffolk mills and planned a substantial detention hospital south of the city farm. Gas service and a gas stove were approved for the hospital. Mrs Hebert remains seriously ill with pneumonia and smallpox. farm patients progress well.
Lowell Lodge No 24 United Order of Independent Odd Ladies held a memorial service at Post 120 hall for deceased members. Noble Lady E J Greenleaf presided. Supreme Lady H K Wilson and Right Worthy Lady Governess R H P Boles spoke. Clergymen A E Wilson and George F Kenngett addressed the gathering as St Pauls choir sang.
Deacons and pastor of Kirk Street Church unveil an elaborate fall and early winter schedule including lectures sociables study classes excursions musicales and a festival week in December. Committees appointed Sunday approved a timetable from September 7 to December 28 with plans placed in careful hands of efficient committees.
A Lakeview theatre thunder shower trimmed last night’s vaudeville but audiences enjoyed a hour and a half program. The New York Novelty company headlined with acts by a one legged bicyclist and Madame Flowers as the Bronze Melba. Gavin and Platt sang operatic duets, Harry Belknap did clay modeling, and George and Nettle Gorman delivered sketches and impersonations. Moving pictures were skipped due to an unforeseen problem but will be ready for today’s two shows.
A lively march opens a week of daily matinees at Steinert's planola recitals. The program runs each afternoon with inviting crowds and a rousing civic tone.
Two elegant Gabler pianos just arrived at Steinert's. See them if you are looking for a fine instrument. Warm weather often brings weariness and debility. Now is the time to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify and enrich the blood and renew energy.
A brief notice identifies Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street in New York, detailing its corporate address and central business hub in Manhattan.
The Reviewers highlight the Northern Pacific book Wonderland 1900 by Olin D. Wheeler detailing Lewis and Clark exploration and region scenery. Also praised is the 1900-01 Rogers Hall school yearbook with views of the Belvidere home and mentions Bartlett lines. The Bath Comedy by Agnes and Wyerton Castle is recommended for its playful tone and setting in a handsome old town.
A Lowell city debate rages over including a whippet dog race on July 4 amid claims the sport fails locally. The piece notes past whippet events drew little public interest, questions the spectacle, and reports on planned matchups and August California plans involving Gardiner Root and Tim Murphy, plus strong cycling contenders in the S C W meet.
The Forge Village Baseball club seeks games within 12 miles with preferred matchups against Littherons or Westford Academy and hopes to hear from B S of West Chelmsford. The Press baseball team plans to organize, with first game likely against City Hall, then Police, then Hoban's pets. Atherton grounds praised for smooth diamond, Fair grounds neglected. South Ends’ strength faded. Lowell lacks a strong semi professional ball team.
City Solicitor Qua traveled to Boston yesterday to discuss the gas matter with officials. He notified commissioners the city would not be ready for Thursday's adjourned hearing but would seek a hearing of some nature at a later date.
The street committee, absent Councilman Barry, held a calm session as it toured city streets and heard few remonstrances on sidewalk and track projects. A proposed ban on heavy wagons on Pawtucket boulevard speedway drew debate over wide tires, with support for enforcement and later repeal consideration.
Police inspectors yesterday afternoon recovered all property stolen by Kittredge from the houses he burglarized during his short criminal career. The arrest ends a spree that affected multiple residences.
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