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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1898
Page
8
Yesterday was warm with oppressive humidity but a night change brought a strong northwest breeze. Forenoon remains pleasant with barometer readings around 29.82 to 29.58 inches and temperatures touching 78 during the day and 61 at night. Boston area forecasts predict fair weather tonight and Thursday, with cooler temperatures expected tonight.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Morse hacks for hire and a lively evening with banjos guitars and mandolins plus progressive instruction. Col A A Haggett paymaster of Middlesex county and former Lowell postmaster is dangerously ill at Nesmith street home. The Lawrence Manufacturing stockholders meeting in Ames building Boston ends with routine business and old officers rejected. The Mexican Troubadours at Lakeview receive high praise for singing and sketches. A N Armitstead’s shoe store on Broadway and Mount Vernon reports a burglary Monday night with four shoes and pencils stolen and a rear window removed.
Internal Revenue Collector James D Gill announces war revenue law changes to minimize business disruption. Stamps not ready allow checks or instruments to proceed as if stamped. Proprietary goods stock must be inventoried and sworn statements filed for later adjustment. Tobacco products must remain taxed at new rates on removal. Dealers with excess stock after April 14 1898 must file returns within 30 days for tax difference.
Aeronaut Allen has been engaged for the Fourth of July ascent at the Fairgrounds benefiting the Soldiers Relief fund. The contract was made with James K. Allen of Providence. This will be his thirteenth ascent in Lowell and his 261st in total.
If weather permits today will be ladies day at Vesper Country club Tyngs island. Borjes military band will perform from 7 20 to 9 30 in the evening. Boats depart the boathouse at 3 00 and 6 30 for return after the concert.
Michael Collins of Collins mills Dracut seeks marriage to Catherine Burdett Whitford matron at Corporation hospital. Fred L. Smalley of Lebanon N H obtains license. Helen A Hobbs of Pelham N H to wed. Sidney Bailey and Gertrude L Hall also on record. Ceremony scheduled for today.
Ralph R. Bachelder of U S S Resolute writes from sea near Cuba during the Santiago bombardment. He notes heat, scarce food, long watches, and constant gunfire as Sampson’s fleet shells Morro and batteries. He mentions key ports, ships in view, and hopes to reach Vesuvius then Key West while awaiting orders.
Ralph R. Bachelder finished high school in 1896 at fifteen and ranked second of twenty seven at the Massachusetts Nautical Training School entrance. He served as cadet engineer on the U S S Enterprise during the 1897 four month cruise, earned gun captain and section commander on return, then resigned the ship at outbreak of hostilities to enlist on the U S auxiliary cruiser Resolute at New York navy yard.
A partial fragment notes a cadet set to graduate in autumn from the Enterprise though not yet finishing his term. Captain Baton has recommended him to Admiral Belknap for a diploma.
Private William J. Goodwin writes from Lowell reporting that Company G soldiers are well with only minor illnesses. He recounts a comical mishap when Mascot Aldrich toppled a shaky guard stand while guarding a presidential review site, causing a playful stir among the troops.
Lowell Whippet club moves its July 23 field day to raise proceeds for the Lowell Soldiers' Relief fund. Whippet racing features from Fall River Newark and Providence. A coaching parade and ball game races are planned with free decorating by Charles F. Young.
The late Gen Ames estate in Lowell opens for a June 30 fundraiser with orchestra, operetta, outdoor comedy in Greek costume, a tent supper, band concert, and a fireworks display. Tickets are five and a half cents. generous contributions expected to cover hundreds of dollars in support for soldiers in camp and at the front.
An old advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal remedy for croup sore throat and pulmonary troubles. The copy highlights general pain relief and healing power attributed to the monarch of pain cures.
An old advert claims Hood's Pills cure liver ills biliousness and indigestion. The copy emphasizes ease of taking and creating relief, noting a price of two cents.
Recruiting officers received orders to push work with vigor. Wakefield will serve as the central testing point where men passing a superficial exam will undergo a stricter second test. Recruits must be physically sound with good teeth eyesight and hearing. Those rejected may bear travel costs.
North Billerica audiences packed Talbot Hall for the grammar school program last night. Principal Julian L. Noyes led the event with praise for teachers as students performed songs, recitations, drills, and dialogues under musical direction by J. Avison Baker and Miss Amy Hosmer.
North Chelmsford residents voted in favor of a Fourth of July celebration after a town hall meeting led by Stewart Mackay with Elisha H Shaw as secretary. A committee including Wm J Quigley Elisha A Shaw John Marinell Jr Roy C Wotton and Arthur Malliahieu was formed to raise funds for expenses. The group meets again Friday at 7 30 PM to hear the subscription report and handle other business.
Martha Washington circle of Lowell lodge Odd Ladies met at Mrs N A Glidden's Chelmsford Centre home for their regular yearly gathering. A sewing circle and business session followed a 5 o clock supper hosted by Mrs C A Richardson Lydia Schoolcraft and Walter Simons. A rare antique sugar tongs heirloom vanished and reappeared as members joked about sleeve thefts. In the evening gentlemen friends were invited.
For sale boarding and lodging house of 17 rooms with new furniture and full occupancy in a central city location priced at 850. A 13 room house with fine location and modern improvements priced at 375. Contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central St.
The message assures customers the route to the store is straightforward and confirms the location remains accessible on deck, promising easy orientation for shoppers.
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