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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1898
Page
8
A brisk breeze improves today’s weather compared with yesterday. Sunday’s heat kept many from evening church, but conditions cooled at night when windows were left open. Barometer readings hovered around 29.78 to 29.85 inches and temperatures ranged from 64 to 84 degrees.
Indications from Boston show Massachusetts will have a partly cloudy night with tomorrow's forecast including showers.
The Lowell Daily Courier prints a Monday edition dated June 13, 1898, featuring local notices, brief items, and community news.
The Street Railway company will run cars to all city parts after The Potentate at the Opera house tomorrow night. A small musical party was hosted by Mrs. John W. Flanders on East Breakmack street featuring Misses Cummins Campbell King Miss Dempsey Mrs. Barry and Mrs. MacDonald.
Nearly a hundred members of the Sunday school went to Willow Dale Saturday for a basket picnic. Dr Eugene Hylan chaired the committee on entertainment and organized various sports. A graphophone provided amusement and the American orchestra played music for dancing in the pavilion.
The Fitchburg passenger department sets a 25.65 fare from Boston to Nashville for the Christian Endeavorers convention July 6 to 11. Tickets sold July 1 to 5 and valid for return from Nashville by July 15, with deposits allowed through Aug 1. A special ticket form is required. the rate roughly equals a first class fare. New England states are expected to have strong representation.
For the week ending June 4 1898 population reached 87 000 with total deaths 26. Deaths under five were 11 and infectious diseases 0. Acute lung diseases 5 typhoid fever 0 diphtheria 0 scarlet fever 0 croup membranous 0 measles 0. Death rate 15.5 versus 17.9 and 13.7 in previous two weeks. For week ending June 11 1898 infectious diseases reported typhoid fever 2 scarlet fever 8 diphtheria 0 membranous croup 0 measles 6.
The Mar y Varnum chapter D A R holds its summer meeting in Warren's Grove Chelmsford on June 17 at 3 PM with a weather backup at the Unitarian vestry. Mrs C A Bartlett will read a paper Miss F Crosby will read a reading a cornet solo by G T Arkhurst and reminiscences of the revolution will be read by various members.
In Cotes stock there is letter paper tablets, 100 sheets per tablet, blotter attached, regular price elsewhere 10 to 15 cents. We will sell these this morning at cents each. Think of it, 100 sheets for 5 cents. A G Pollard & Co Maltox brings the glow of hour cheeks.
Major Donovan of the Ninth regt explored Lowell as a potential central recruiting station for four companies from Lowell, Lawrence, Clinton, and Worcester. No site chosen yet, but further Lowell visits planned.
John McLaughlin receives a Saturday letter from Leonard Collins then a former Collins mills agent serving with Co D 9th Massachusetts at Camp Alger Virginia. He complains of poor rations heat and damp nights causing sickness yet reports sleep improving and a large camp of 25 000 to 30 000 men with pay day near plenty of gossip from Lowell and the Citizen paper. He mentions news of pay moonshine and that they expect to guard the President in Washington and asks for news from home.
Advance sale of tickets for The Potentate benefit at the Opera House promises a large turnout tomorrow night. Box office opens at 10 this morning with seats exchangeable at that hour. Remaining seats available, and good seats still left. Stereopticon views of Cuba naval and military celebrities and battleships will be shown between items.
Two more cases of need emerged as relief officials met with Mayor and ladies from the Daughters of the Revolution. Wives living together for economy said they had only potatoes at home and received immediate aid. The Potentate benefit at the Opera house tomorrow night seeks to discharge similar relief.
A reader reports Mr J A Coram sent a $25 check to Mr Chalifoux for the Soldiers' Relief fund. The fragment lists clergy names and donors with scattered amounts, indicating a church or charitable collection context.
Hon. Charles H. Allen, assistant secretary of the navy, received a formal offer from the Vesper Country Club of Lowell, Massachusetts, to loan their steam launch Vesper for coastal defense. The club’s secretary Julian V. Keys conveyed thanks for Allen’s position and the department’s favorable reception, noting the vessel could be valuable if it meets required specs.
Commencing Tuesday morning June 14, J V Keys & Co advertise a heavy reduction on Black and Colored dress goods linens silks and table linens. They tout first class quality and offer money back on unsatisfactory purchases with a complete stock never seen this season. Also notes boarding and lodging houses for sale in central Lowell with furnished rooms and prices.
The Opera house will be decorated throughout with the national colors for tomorrow night's event.
Dyspepsia plagued many until Burdock Blood Bitters claimed to cure it promptly and permanently. The tonic purportedly regulates and tones the stomach for lasting ease.
Joseph and Eleanor Ellis were laid to rest side by side in a private Edson cemetery lot purchased by friends. The couple, aged about 37 and 36, died after a murder suicide in South Lowell last Tuesday. Services were held at Edson chapel with Rev. L C Manchester officiating. Bearers included Whitworth and Leith family members and local men. The couple had married in Leeds, England, fifteen years earlier and left behind modest fortunes and an insured husband.
Firefighters faced five calls Sunday across Bridge and Merrimack square Suffolk street and Concord street scenes. An oil stove sparked at Wellman block and a kerosene stove blast at 273 Concord street damaged furniture floor and carpet with substantial losses. A roof fire on Suffolk street caused by chimney sparks led to a mistaken second alarm later in the evening.
The Mexican Troubadours appear at Lake View Park for the week starting today fresh from regional success. The troupe includes singers instrumentalists and a world famous monologist with a varied program designed to suit individual tastes. The group from Mexico is gorgeously costumed and considered one of the prettiest sights on stage. Harry Jenkins as an impersonator is a hit, keeping the audience in wonder with his songs talks and feats.
A description of Gor mans Original Alabama Troubadours performing at Glen Forest Lawrence MA during the week of June 13. The show features Dixieland diversions including buck and wing dancing negro specialties plantation dancing cake walk and multiple musical acts.
In Graniteville a Saturday flag raising drew large crowds from nearby towns to Abbot’s mill grounds. The event featured schoolchildren, the Graniteville Cornet Band, Uncle Sam costumes, and a performance of The Star Spangled Banner. Speakers praised national unity and loyalty, with remarks on religious harmony and patriotism. Refreshments were provided by Methodist church ladies.
Three canoeists in one boat attempted to shoot Hunt's Falls on the Merrimack Saturday afternoon and were upset. They reached shore using the river cable while their canoe and paddles were recovered downstream by swimming boys. An opera house show titled The Potentate is scheduled for tomorrow night inviting attendance. Maltox promises to make you well and strong.
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