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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1898
Page
8
A clipped calendar extract lists June dates with sunrise and moonset times, and daily length of day figures. It notes sunrises at 4.07, moon sets, sun sets at 7.24, and day length 15.17 hours across the month. The sequence includes various day markers for the 3rd through the 30th with occasional gaps.
The weather page notes nothing new about conditions, calling it absolutely perfect for June with steady barometer readings around 29.95 to 29.97 and temperatures ranging from 63 to 79 degrees.
Indications from Boston forecast a fair night with clear skies, followed by Sunday increasing cloudiness across the state.
In Cambridge Superior Court Judge Lilley sentenced William F. Morgan to 40 days in jail for breaking glass. Travellers can insure baggage and personal effects against loss through N W Norcross & Co. Lowell Decorating Co advertises hunting flags and sturdy poles, with postal orders accepted.
The Walter L Main Grandest and Best Shows Consolidated, coming to this city next Wednesday, drew a vast crowd last night in San Francisco. The gigantic Central Park tent could not hold the buyers, thousands were turned away, Market Street and Second Street Eighth were packed, and streetcars struggled to pass. Spectators filled tiered seats and standing room as the equestrian tournament opened, the crowd leaving in broad smiles after two entertaining hours.
About 80 couples attended a concert and dance sponsored by the Web Drawers Warpers and Spoolers Protective association in B T S hall last night. The program ran 8 to 9 with Atwood's orchestra, songs by Callaghan and Per reault, Tommy Hannafin violin, Lottie Walsh banjo, Dora and Mamie Cunningham vocal duet. accompanists Mills and Walsh.
The Postum Cereal Co invites 30 readers to describe their experiences with coffee and Postum. Send a five fold dollar box proposal to Battle Creek Michigan detailing effects of coffee drinking and ways to prepare Postum, with name and address, by June 30.
Molly Varnum chapter D A R held an outing at Warren's Grove Chelmsford where they planned a statewide aid drive to outfit a Massachusetts hospital ship. Officers of the state aid group and local chapter leaders discussed coordinating donations through the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid association and forming a public appeal. The meeting also featured patriotic readings and reminiscences with plans for a possible mass meeting and further cooperation.
A Merrimac hero George Charette is to receive a $100 watch funded by the city treasury yet legal questions block the payment. City Solicitor Qua notes the funds cannot be legally drawn from the treasury while City Treasurer Coburn weighs public-spirited support against charter and ordinance limits.
A large crowd enjoyed Mountain Rock’s expanded menagerie featuring apes, chimpanzees, coyotes, sun bear from Borneo, albino fallow deer, a dwarf zebra, yak, puma, polar bear, hyenas, kangaroos, wallabies, two giant alligators, Galapagos turtles, exotic birds, and a Japan peacock. A reunion at the monkey house drew families and locals, with officers elected for the descendants association and an afternoon of boating, fishing, and performances.
A committee chaired by T P Hall Gorge ET Stevens and J J Guckien organized a July Fourth Patriotic Race Meet at the Fair grounds to aid soldiers relief. Events include a one mile novice race for a Morris chair prize valued at $1259 and other prizes. a one mile open with bicycle gear prizes. and a one mile handicap offering a silver service. L J Greeley aims to lower his amateur track record, Harry Wilson will perform trick riding, entries close June 27 with fees 75cc for handicap and 50c for other events. James S. McKay will handle communications and Paul T. Aldrich of Boston will officiate as handicapper under LAW sanction.
North Chelmsford crowds approve a July Fourth celebration after a subscription report shows sufficient funds. An executive committee led by Stewart McKay will organize morning salutes bell ringing a procession an oration baseball races sports games music by the North Chelmsford band and a fireworks display in the evening. Adjournment set for 8 oclock next Tuesday night.
The city council public baths committee met at City Hall but failed to form a quorum. Alderman Goward and Councilman Garvey discussed shower bath ideas and figures, yet the meeting was described as rather dry.
Pine Street School children raised funds for the Soldiers Relief Fund, boosted by 454.78 from a recent performance at the Opera House. D W Horne contributed 10.00, and a June 17, 1898 note from Helene Rose Abell, age 7, praises the effort and hopes for peace.
The de scendants of Josiah Griffin held their 26th annual reunion yesterday at Willow Dale. Josiah, born May 11, 1797 in Methuen, died 1875 in Lowell after spending nearly 50 years there. The gathering, held each June, was the fifth at Willow Dale, with the first reunion in summer 1875. Of the ten children present at the first gathering, three have died and seven survive, including three who remain.
A Griffin Ga special to the Constitution reports soldiers at Camp Northern posed as highwaymen and held up hacks leaving the city for the camp grounds. Drivers were robbed at gunpoint of their money, with a large sum secured and no violence used as the drivers did not resist.
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