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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1898

Page

8

June Daylight Times Recorded for Local Almanac

The entry lists sun rise at 4.07 and moon rise at 2.56 a m with sun set at 7.23 and length of day 15.16 hours for June, providing a concise solar timetable for readers.

Weather brief notes continuing warmth trend

Yesterday's sunny pattern repeats today with continuing warmth. Temperature readings show 71 and 61 with barometer around 30.00 to 30.09 inches, indicating steady mild conditions.

Weather outlook for Massachusetts turns cloudier

Indications from Boston on June 17 forecast increasing cloudiness tonight and Saturday with a mix of partly cloudy intervals. Strong entities include Massachusetts and Boston, with dates June 17 noted.

Boston Massachusetts

City Notices and Local Developments in Lowell 1898

The Lowell Daily Courier reports on local services and development. Morse hacks advertised with dining and smoking notes. Lowell Decorating Co. offers hunting flags via mail. Lowell and Suburban plan a five inch rail on Central street bridge with vitrified brick between rails. Massachusetts Mohair Plush cricket club names officers. City Solicitor says city cannot legally gift money to a citizen. George Charette's watch funds cannot come from city treasury if aldermen do not act.

Morse Maltox Lowell Decorating Go Humphrey Street Lowell and Suburban Company Central Street Locks and Canals Company Massachusetts Mohair Plush Co. Cricket Club James Terry Fred Harrison J. Harrison NJ. Wiscon J. Midgeley Southam L. Fielding Quo George Charette

Walter L Main Grandest and Best Shows Visit Emporia

The Walter L Main Grandest and Best Shows Consolidated arrived this morning to a lined street as crowds gathered at 11 o clock on Commercial Street. The parade moved from Seventh and Third Avenues before the performance began at 2 pm this afternoon. The spectacle drew strong crowds and featured new circus acts with an extensive menagerie, marking an improvement over typical performances.

Emporia Kansas Walter Lain Walter L. Main Seventh Third Avenues

Fraternal Meeting Proposes New Assessments Plan

Charles W. Clark of Andover addressed the Lowell council on switching from 21 to 12 annual assessments, predicting a seven million dollar yearly surplus. Veritas lodge Odd Fellows nominated Noble Grand Norman White and others. Maine group held a strawberry estival at Union See with music readings and dancing, organized by a large committee.

Charles W. Clark Andover Royal Arcanum Lowell Council Veritas Lodge of Odd Fellows Noble Norman N. White Charles DD. Pollard Henry Hardy Grand Lodge W. Farrell E. W. Chadbourne Geo Bowen

Reeves and Bernard Wed in Warm, Informal Nuptials

Mr Frank W Reeves and Miss Valencia Bernard were married last Tuesday by Rev Fr Marion OML They returned from a brief wedding trip and hosted an informal reception at their new home 220 Westford Street Reeves is a popular employee of the IL Page Co Gifts included a quartered oak rocking chair with pearl settings from the company employees.

Frank W. Reeves Valencia Bernard Marion Heir New Home Westford Street Reeves I. L. Page Co

Local Graduates Complete Kindergarten Course

The young ladies who graduated from the state normal school in this city Wednesday, having completed the full kindergarten course, are Misses Alice Knapp and Hortense Lamere of Lowell, Miss Ethel Baker of Haverhill and Miss Saidie Wilson of Meading.

State Normal School Alice Knapp Hortense Lamere Lowell Ethel Baker Haverhill Saidie Wilson Meading

Patriotic Flag Raising Draws Big Lowell Crowd

Enthusiastic demonstrations marked a flag raising by Middle street firemen and local merchants in Lowell last night. A crowd of about 6600 heard Mayor Bennett and other officials praise patriotism as Old Glory unfurled from Pollard building to the fire station amid bands, speeches, and a chorus of "The Star Spangled Banner."

Middle Street Dewey Borjes Bennett FF. M. Bill Whch Lowell General Butler Old Spindle City John J. Pickman Sampson Santiago Manila Edinburgh Middlesex County Old County Wheeler Gen. Lee Bill John C. Burke Burke Christ George F. Kenngett George Charette Maine Humane W. H. S. Hayes Charette Louise McLaughlin A. G. Pollard O'Donnell & Gilbride Lowell Packing & Provision Co Laurin Brainard Moses Collins Bird Reed George Halstead Truck and Chemical No. 3 F. E. Fuller F. C. J. Townsend Frank W. Simons H. A. Merrill Thomas H. Welch W. B. Ryan W. T. Foss E. H. Dearth James Percy Miss Marshall S. Hayes Renawn Gen Butler Butler Ames Party of the Union Libby United States Wiggin Putnam

Flag Unfurled At City Stables In Patriotic Ceremony

A late afternoon ceremony at the city stables featured a flag unfurled from a roof platform amid bunting and a patriotic crowd. Alderman Derby presided as speakers praised the flag’s history and the city’s unity, with Mireault's band playing and Little Miss Jennie L. Hartwell pulling the cord to raise the banner.

Derby Mireaul Jennie L. Hartwell Alderman Derby Mireault George H. Taylor Council Philadelphia Cheney Rivet McClusky Maltox

A Patriotic Cake Walk At Lowell Fourth Of July

The colored residents of Lowell plan a free cake walk on the band stand at the Fair grounds to honor soldiers at the front and raise funds for soldiers relief. Monarch cures coughs and sore throats with Dr Thomas electric oil.

Lowell Soldiers’ Relief Fund Monarch Thomas

Lowell Rider Sets Pace For 50 Mile Match

Lowell man improving as Frank Waller coaches new pace group at Charles River. Hikes and Martin each post 500 dollar deposits for the June 25 50 mile paced match with a 1500 dollar purse and 1000 dollar side bets. Elkes and Shafer back Elkes while Martin shows seasoned form and strong endurance.

Martin Charles River Frank Waller Hikes Elkes Dave Shafer

Ice Cream Party Held by Velvetine Cord Cutters Union

The Velvetine and Cord Cutters union hosted a pleasant ice cream party at Pilgrim hall last night with a brief business meeting admitting three new members. A program featured songs by Thomas Friend John Bark Bailey James Callahan and Alfred Barton, remarks by president Peter Bennett, and piano by Arthur Mills for dancing. Committee members were Peter Bennett Allen Marsden and Alfred Barton. The Mule Spinners union met privately last night but did not transact public business.

Velvetine and Cord Cutters Union Pilgrim Hall News Thomas Friend John Bark Bailey James Callahan Alfred Barton Peter Bennett Arthur Mills Allen Marsden

U S B C C to clash with Merrimac C C at Lawrence

The U S B C C first eleven travels to Lawrence on Saturday to play Merrimac C C for hospital relief, while the second elevens meet at Wigginville. Bunting club selected W Gath as captain with a list of players for both teams. car departs Merrimack square for Lawrence at 1.80.

Lawrence Merrimac C. C Wigginville Bunting Club W. Gath D. Hird M. Burns R. Hood J. Patrick W. Haigh

Fifteen Rejected by Surgeon in Lowell Draft Test

In Lowell, 16 men were tested for overseas service with Camp Alger in view. Major Donovan and surgeons Magee and Sheedy oversaw eye sight, hearing, teeth, heart and lungs exams as 15 of 29 tested were rejected. The process mirrors Camp Dewey, with candidates stripped and examined, and some pulses reaching 105 while the acceptable limit was 85.

Lowell Alger Co, D Second Corps Donovan Magee Sheedy Sergt. Aspin Camp Dewey Falls Church Camp Alger

Clear Route to Store Promotes Armour Tablets Deal

The notice urges readers that the store is easy to reach and highlights Armour's Concentrated Tablets of Beef Extract and Vegetables priced at 25 cents per package.

Governor Receives Paymaster Letter From Sixth Regiment

Paymaster James A. Bailey, Jr., reports from Camp Alger Va that Col Woodward and the Sixth regiment are in excellent health and spirits. The camp is well located and health has been remarkably good despite intense heat. Soldiers thank Massachusetts for generous treatment and vow to reflect credit on the Commonwealth. Bailey notes Gov Long anticipates a long, serious war and that many regiments must endure a lengthy training to be well equipped and drilled.

Gov. Walcott James A. Bailey Alger Camp Woodward Commonwealth Massachusetts Gov. Long Washington

Negro Masonry Recognized by Seattle Grand Lodge

In Washington state the grand lodge in Seattle recognized Negro lodges with authority to confer Masonic degrees. The recognition applies to Negro lodges chartered by the grand lodge of England. This marks the first recognition of Negro Masonry by any U.S. grand jurisdiction.

Free Masonry Washington State Grand Lodge Seattle England United States

Extra good linen collars for ladies and boys

From the J. G. Cote stock nearly 30 dozen 4-ply linen standing collars in regular styles. Sizes 12 to 14 4, some straight and some with points turned down. Value 15 cents each, sale price 5 cents each in the basement at A. G. Pollard & Co. Courier advertisement noted.

J. G. Cote A. G. Pollard & CO

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