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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1900

Page

8

Weather note for Jun Ne shows warm trend

Yesterday afternoon was fine and not excessively warm. Today is warmer with a similar pattern. Barometer reads 29.85 yesterday and today and 29.88 later. Temperature recorded as 76 yesterday and 65 today.

Local notices and goods ads in Lowell daily brief

The June 16 1900 Lowell Daily Courier lists retail ads for coats cigars hammocks and kodaks from Thompson Hardware Co and W P Brazer Co. a Sunday concert at Second Congregational North Chelmsford. local tailors Louis Alexander and Paul Kabel. vacation insurance from Nicholas G Norcross. a hammock sale at uptown hardware. and mortgagee sales of properties at 726 Stevens Street and at 45 and 48 Sidney Street with buyers Charles A Eveleth and John J Gray respectively.

Boston W. P. Brazer & Co Nicholas G. Norcross Central Block Uptown W. T. S. Bartlett Merrimack Street F. Keyes Stevens Street Charles A. Eveleth Sidney Street John J. Gray

Faithless Wife Traced from Yarmouth to Billerica

Agnes Boyd and William Jeffrey faced police court on adultery charges after Boyd left her husband and two children in Yarmouth. Traced to Billerica by Chief Conway and Constable Livingston, they were arraigned antes and pled guilty. Each was held on $500 for superior court on the third Monday in October.

Agnes Boyd William Jeffrey Billerica Martin Conway Livingston Yarmouth N. S Yarmouth Steamship Line Boyd Jeffrey Boston Conway Hadley

Joe Harrington to star in A Breach of Promise at Lakeview

Lowell actor Joe Harrington returns next week to Lakeview theatre to headline his own play A Breach of Promise. He is hailed as Billy Barry’s real successor Mulcahy and plays Muldoon with William Mason in the cold part. The cast includes Lou Wells Jennie Mason Corrine Frances Luella Miller and Altina with several new specialties announced. Two performances daily, matinee and evening.

Joe Harrington Lowell Lakeview Theatre Billy Barry Mulcahy William Mason Muldoon Lou Wells Jennie Mason Corrine Frances Luella Miller Little Altina

Traffic Blocked on Gorham Street for Sewer Repairs

Traffic on Gorham Street between Appleton and Winter is blocked due to sewer repairs directly beneath the car track. No wagons can pass and passengers must change at the blockage. Workmen labor at the site, with the job being rushed to completion.

Trafk Gorham Street Appleton Winter Streets

Food Cure Diet Claims Change in Health and Energy

An anonymous businesswoman credits a changed diet with restoring health after a severe grip and recovery from fatigue. She emphasizes avoiding coffee and using Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts breakfast food, praising sustained strength and resilience through habitual meals and warm beverages.

Hs Place

Jobs For Bands Fourth Of July Program Set

Four bands were engaged for Fourth of July parade and concert music Lowell Cadet Lowell Military National and American. Waterworth Gorman won the children's entertainment bid after several offers were reviewed. Council plans earlier start for the parade and will invite veteran firemen to come the night before or early morning of the Fourth.

Lowell Miskella T. J. Allen J. J. Sullivan J. W. Benson & Co T. F. McCarthy Gormally & Gilman G. Marcus Doyle Dan Howe Carmichael Alderman Barton General Committee Boston Charlestown

Parade Subscriptions Toward Fourth of July Military Division

Subscriptions toward the $300 requested by Chief Marshal Proctor for a military division in the Fourth of July parade have been received. A list shows amounts from George E. Putnalt one dollar, Frank Hayes, August Fels, and Pavlos, totaling seventy five cents to date.

Marshal Proctor Csicess Frank i Hayes Cs Cies

Detention Hospital Proposed Site Discussed by Lowell Committees

A special Lowell committee and the board of health reviewed a proposed detention hospital site at city hall and in the board of health office. They agreed a modern facility was needed and that $16,000 would cover construction. Land south of the city farm was deemed suitable. Contagious hospital reports show patients improving and expected to recover.

Board of Health City of Lowell City Hall B. G. Livingston

Warrant for Dracut Special Town Meeting Grows Large

Dracut selectmen met to set the warrant for a special town meeting, listing twelve articles including a $10,000 borrowing to pay bills and $89 for remodeling No. 7 School led by contractor C. A. Burtt of Lowell. Other items note Thomas Scully’s new summer pavilion at Long Pond and a Collineville team trip to Golf Falls, N H. A baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs John Maguire. Mrs Eilen McGregor of Lawrence visits Bladen street. A saloon break in at Georg W Ducey’s entailed theft of lager and keys, with repeated entries since the opening of the building three weeks ago.

Dracut Centre No. 7 C. A. Burtt Lowell Thomas Scully Long Pond Collineville Golf Falls N. H John Maguire Haropeen Street Eilen McGregor Lawrence William Tyrell Bladen Street Georg W. Ducey

Subscriptions Near $2 200 for St Johns Hospital Fund

St Johns Hospital reports total subscriptions exceed 2200 dollars from a single mostly untapped book and direct gifts. Donors include The Carpenters Union Nellie OBrien John McMannus Henry Mercier Andrew Barsance J O Malley J Mahoney and others with varied small amounts.

St. John’s Hospital The Carpenters’ Union Couis CD Assinet Bartlett DOW Nellie O’brien Sonne John McMannus Henry ‘Mercier Andrew WT. Barsance Utne Sicctsiciess J. B. O'Malley J. J. Mahoney SD Boys Eéecasinees Ces Geneudo

Strawberry Festival Singers Shine at Middlesex Free Baptist Supper

The Ladies Aid of the Middlesex Free Baptist church hosted a large strawberry supper on Thursday with generous servings and a lively program. Matron Mrs Henry Smith led helpers including Mrs Joseph Bowers and Mrs Lang, while young men served as waiters. A musical and literary program featured Mrs H T Fernald, Mrs Geo Smith, Miss Ida M Goucher, Stella Isabella Wilson and others with readings, songs, quartettes, banjo and encore performances. Miss Wilson’s debut drew particular praise.

Ladies’ Aid Society Middlesex Free Baptist Church Henry Smith Joseph Bowers Lang Dow Dean Geo. Smith John Kelly Moffatt Walter Bowers Allie Ward David Chandler Sidney Bradford Jesse Bowers Harry McDonald H. T. Fernald Ida M. Goucher H T. Fernald George Smith Charles Joyce Lucky Emblem Stella Isabella Wilson Miss Faith Doty Miss Dufault Chasers Miss Wilson

Catholic Association backs union labor for new club house

L Association Catholique reported to the building trades council last night that it favored employing only union workmen on its new club house. A committee was appointed to meet government officials on state and city government work, with a special meeting planned at Plumbers' hall next Sunday at 2 30. Last Thursday the Building and Trades council donated 50 to St John's hospital.

L\Association Catholique Building Trades Council Plumbers’ Hall Building and Trades Council St. John's Hospital

Westford Edges Nashua In Tight 9 8 Victory

Westford Academy defeats Nashua High School 9 to 8 in a close afternoon game at Westford. Trull stars for Westford with brilliant work while Nashua players are said to have not played their cleanest game.

Westford Academy Nashua Westford Trull

Evening High Alumni Meet in Burbank Hall

The Evening High School alumni gathered in Burbank hall for a literary and musical programme followed by whist. Several new members were admitted. A trolley party is planned for next month.

Burbank Hall

Camp Signaled as Lowell Boys Readied for Annual Encampment

Tents are pitched at Framingham for the 150 Lowell boys who will depart at 3 PM for their annual camp tour of duty. Companies C and G gear in with few absentees, while Troop F Chelmsford Cavalry plans full attendance. Supply and commissary prep shows brisk activity as officers anticipate a week of duty.

Lowell South Framingham Chelmsford Cavalry Bill Decatur Lyons Clogston Kelliher Trueworthy Corp Caldwell Kenney O'Brien Crowell Brentjohn Silk Hunton

University Quintette Delights Paige Street Church Audience

A Boston University quintette performed at Paige Street F B Church last night under the Young People’s Society. Ushers included Belle Wilson, Bessie Woodward, Flossie Austin, Bertha Merrill, Lottie Lewis, and Grace Hatch. The program featured humorous readings by F I Brown and strong solo and quartet numbers by Ferguson, Andrews, Lane, and Brown with Imma Pratt Ferguson at the piano.

Paige Street F. B University Quintette of Boston Young People’s Society Misses Belle Wilson Bessie Woodward Flossie Austin Bertha Merrill Lottie Lewis Grace Hatch W. C. Haynes A. W. Ferguson A. K. Lane G. Andrews F. I. Brown Imma Pratt Ferguson Mr. Brown

Farewell Reception at Miss Noyes Studio Holds Readings

Miss Adelaide E Noyes pupils hosted about 200 guests at the Swan building studio to close the term. Readings and music were performed by students Iva Hands Elsie Ampleby Edith Green Clara Gilman Ethel Hudson Beulah Shaw Amy Conlin Nettie Morse Alice Audette Janet Savage Gertrude Gordon Isabelle Bridgford Florence Clark and others. The program included songs by Florence Clark and Elsie Ampleby a pantomime by four young girls and dancing after a light repast served by the class and Miss Noyes aided by the pupils. Helen Savage accompanied the entertainment.

Adelaide E. Noyes Miss Noyes Swan Building Iva Hands Elsie Ampleby Edith Green Clara Gilman

Test of Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher on First Street Oval

A test conducted yesterday afternoon beside the First street oval drew about 100 spectators including several firemen. A roaring fire, built to peak intensity, was doused with dry powder and suppressed instantly. Lowell officials called it one of the most successful extinguisher tests to date and promised further trials.

First Street Lowell

Sacred concert by American band on Sunday

Weather permitting a sacred concert by an American band is scheduled for Sunday afternoon from to 5 and from 7 30 to 9 30.

SPEEDY RIDERS MEET ATTRACTS NEW ENGLAND STARS AT FAIRGROUNDS

The Spindle City wheelmen showcase a strong entry list led by James F. Moran of Chelsea who competes before his amateur window closes June 18. Carrie of Worcester and Keegan of Lowell also race as Worcester, Lowell, Chelsea riders join a field of many local and regional cyclists across multiple heats and distances at the Fairgrounds today.

Edward A. Coughlin Moses Lacourse A. Lefevre John Mahan James Procos Frank Shepard John Fisher Samuel Goyette Frank Murphy A. B. Cooper John A. Dionne Edward A. Cunningham D. M.lynch O.j.manseau Nashua F. W. Stevens Lynn L. EK. iMeitling Boston E. H. Beaudet Malden E. G. Dow George B. Chase Will Kisman Lowell M. J. Hariey Albert Hoyle A. P.chadwick E. A. Lynde Oscar J. Mansur Waterbury Conn Eddie McCormick John Dionne Charles McIntosh Oscar Felch George Brown T. H. Rhodes Claude Hamilton C. G. Embleton Wallsburg George L. Howland Horace Lefevre E. A. Beaudet H. V. H. Champey Lawrence Parent Phil Ferrou Herbert Hewleton G. W. Casey C. D. Jackson Worcester Louis Dion Joseph Perras New Bedford J. F. Moran Chelsea Harry Edwards Brockton H. A. Hobyer Paul Dion West Chelmeford Bert Parker Tim

Yale Crews Struck by Mishaps at Gales Ferry

Yale crews endure a rough day at Harvard Quarters Gales Ferry Conn with multiple equipment failures. The Varsity oar broken near the outrigger forcing a repair and a launch transfer while a knife handoff caused another oar to snap. Freshmen also damaged an outrigger and swapped shells. The Varsity later completed a four mile time row in good form.

Yale Gales Ferry Conn Varsity Hortons Cove Allen Bottn Norning Harvard

Seven Hanover Get Brings Salt Licks Prices at Sheepshead Bay

One of the year’s most sensational sales occurred at the American horse exchange paddocks in Sheepshead Bay New York. Seven of Hanover’s get sold for a total of 71600, averaging over 10000 each, and a one day gelding by Hanover out of Correction realized 20000.

New York American Horse Exchange Sheepshead Bay Hanover

Chess Round Sees Wins From Janowski and Allies

In Paris on June 15 the 17th round of the International chess tournament produced results with Janowski defeating Didier, Schlechter beating Mason, Techigorin over Sterling, and Pillsbury prevailing over Brody.

Paris Janowski Didier Schlechter Mason Techigorin Sterling Pillsbury Brody

Amherst Williams Tennis Opens as Williams Pair Wins Singles

The Amherst Williams tennis tournament opened in Williamstown on June 14. Williams representatives won the opening singles match, marking a strong start for their side in the event.

Williamstown Mase Willams

Andover Names Baseball Captain for Philips-Andover

Philips Andover selects W C Matthews as captain of the baseball team today. He is 2 years old and has played shortstop for three years.

Andover W. CC. Matthews Philips-Andover

Wedding Presents at Makers Art Store Ad

Nothing beats a fine framed picture or mirror as a wedding gift. Makers Art Store on John and Merrimack Street under Marble Bank offers a large line and low prices. Tel. 65-4.

Maker's Car John and Merrimack Street Marble Bank

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