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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1898
Page
8
A coastal sea turn late yesterday afternoon cooled the region and sent heavy showers inland. Morning hours offered no assurance the storm had ended. Barometer readings and temperatures near 29.8 inches and in the low to mid seventies/sixties reflect the unsettled conditions.
Indications from Boston on June 14 forecast showers for Massachusetts tonight with Wednesday likely fair and cooler conditions anticipated thereafter.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Burn Wilsons Coal and a social night with an Old Hundred smoke. Maria L Polson receives an original widow's pension of eight dollars monthly. Lowell Decorating advertises hunting flags at 140 Humphrey Street. The Mayor and mayoral nominees attend the Opera House tonight amid politics and seating advice.
Following Congress passage of a war tax bill, New England brewers sign an agreement to raise beer prices by $1 per barrel if taxes go up, with one exception, effective April 3. The Harvard Brewing Company joins, aiming to curb wasteful glass sizes and quantity abuses in the can trade while maintaining quality.
Chelmsford celebrates Mrs Almira Stearns age ninety at a birthday gathering with friends Reversi Bartlett and C lis present. She recalls Psalms from memory recites How amiable are thy tabernacles and demonstrates vigor by a Lowell shopping excursion. Gifts include money and floral tokens. a brief religious service precedes supper with the Nelsons and guests.
Citing Lowell cyclist Plugger Bill Martin training at Charles River Park for a race against Harry Elkes. Pace maker issues linger though two weeks remain. young Elkes leads with top pace makers, including Michael's seasoned crew, four from Lowell: Lenfest Townsend Douglas and McKenzie. If Martin cannot improve pacers, he may pursue the circuit with top contenders.
The Erie Telegraph and Telephone company reports an increase of 884 subscribers, bringing the total to 26,570. This rise reflects growing demand for local telecommunication services.
A vivid note praises The Potentate for its strong chorus and vigorous soloists with striking costumes. The writer urges engagement and helping the soldiers, inviting attendance at the opera house tonight.
An advertisement proclaims Maltox as a revolutionary product to rejuvenate blood health. It asserts enhanced vitality and energy, urging readers to try the formulation for improved circulatory function. The copy emphasizes quick, noticeable benefits and appeals to general wellness.
The fourth regular meeting and first annual gathering of the Lowell Congregational club was held at Central Congregational church in Dracut. About 125 attendees, led by Rev. F. I. Kelley, enjoyed a supper and decorously patriotic program, with a reading of new members and elected officers for the year.
George F. Waugh of Company C, Sixth Regiment, reports at Camp Alger June 11 on new drill methods focusing on building rifle pits and trench works. A sham battle impressed men as Major Taylor split battalion duties. Company C handled provost guard duty amid irregular meals. Odysseys returning from Washington reveal close calls with guards, lanterns, and sentinels, as the night trek to rejoin the Sixth faced chalked risks. Brown, aboard the Harvard, concludes with a note of safe passage and anticipates reuniting with loved ones while gearing up against Spanish cannon threats.
Bridget Tickner 33 from 458 Central street drank poisonous liniment at 7 30 pm and was rushed to St Johns hospital where stomach was washed. Authorities say the dose was not lethal and recovery is expected. Husband Thomas Tickner found her after returning from work and notified police.
A man contacted the domestic of Supt. Davis asking for Judge Pickman and claimed the judge had an accident. He sent for a coat and vest, and a handkerchief was requested, but the coat and vest delivered were the superintendent’s son's new suit by mistake. The judge had not sent anyone for clothing. The incident ended with a misdelivered garb but no real loss reported.
Superintendent Davis reported that Providence police identified a sister of Mrs. Ellis, recently killed by her husband, as the potential true mother of the child cared for by the Ellises. She plans to travel to Lowell Wednesday to claim the child as her own, while the Ellises had treated the youngster as theirs and pursued adoption steps.
The Memorial Tablets joint committee met yesterday afternoon. The Andrews & Wheeler tablet in Memorial Hall was inspected and accepted. The bid to furnish four more tablets, in addition to the four contracted, was approved and awarded to the same firm. Tablets to be completed by September 10.
Charles H. Glidden, who claims to be the city’s top 10 pound hammer thrower, issues a challenge to any Lowell man. He boasts a record of 189% feet and asserts the sport makes the old feel young.
A June 1 1898 letter from Private Eugene Newell Brown aboard the U S S Harvard recounts early U S actions near Santiago de Cuba. He describes battles, a bombardment of forts, and a ruse involving wrecked engines to mislead the Spanish fleet, permitting a successful escape. He notes preparation to sail to Newport News and questions about Lowell volunteers.
Lawrence men Mooney Robinson and Billy Keefe signed for a 20 round fight before the Hudson Athletic Club in Hudson on July fourth afternoon. Billy Ryan posts 500 as a side bet with Sport ONeill, both Lawrence. Each principal deposits 100 as a guarantee. Weigh in at 1 pm at 126 pounds.
Herbert Crawford of 49 C street reported a bicycle missing after leaving it leaning against a curb on Lakeview avenue near the hurdy gurdy Sunday afternoon between 4 and 5 o clock. The bike is an Eagle 1897 maroon, number 28 944 with a broken handle grip repaired by cementing.
The Crystal at 140 Worthen Street opposite City Hall houses the city’s largest ice chest with 50 barrels of ale 49 barrels of chest lager and 80 tons of ice. The feature promises cooling relief this summer without going to the seashore.
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