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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1900

Page

8

June Daylength and Nighttime Moonrise Times

A brief meteorological note lists daylight hours and astronomical timings for June. Sunrise at 4.07, length of day 15.17 hours, sunset at 7.24, moonrise at 11.30 p m.

Weather report notes easterly breeze and variable temperatures

The easterly wind kept the temperature moderate yesterday with a chilly night. Today should be warmer with similar patterns. Barometer readings show 29.93 yesterday, 30.90 today, and 29.98 at 1 am.

Yarnold Drowning Suit Opens in Superior Court

The June 19 1900 Lowell Daily Courier reports George M Yarnold drowned in Willow Dale lake last summer and will be investigated in the Superior Court. Daniel J Donahue represents heirs in a $10 000 suit against Bowers Bros and also pursues cases John Conway Lowell Machine Shop $3000 Napoleon Houwle City of Lowell $2000 William Ingham Lowell Suburban Co $2000 Robert Montgomery Lowell Suburban Co $2000.

George M. Yarnold Willow Dale Daniel J. Donahue Bowers Bros Yarnold Mr. Donahue John Conway Lowell Machine Shop Napoleon Houwle City of Lowell William Ingham Lowell & Suburban Company Robert Montgomery

GOOD TERMPLARS MEET District Lodge Semi-Annual Session

The District lodge I O G T and Gen eal Fiske lodge held semi annual session with 159 visitors and city reps. An evening supper followed led by Mrs Miriam Kappler and others, with speeches by Rev N W Mathews Mr Albert Sutliffe and Grand Chief Tempar Simonds. Ladies Auxiliary of Sons of Veterans held a large meeting with officers urging the good of the order. Camp Farragut attended in full uniform. A lawn party will be held at 42 London street on Thursday evening June 2st.

Geneal Fiske Lodge Miriam Kappler Harrington Myrick Ladies’ Auxiliary of Sons of Veterans A. O. Sparks Etta Cook Melrose Farragut Aid Socity London Street

Fraternal Lodge Meetings Report Busy Evening

Wamosit lodge of the K of P and Golden Harvest Circle of A F of A held initiations and applications at their meetings. Livermore lodge AO U W received one application while Prosperity circle reported initiations and applications. Plasterers' union elected officers with two initiations. Portuguese Benefit Society saw large attendance with four initiations and three applications. Wamesit lodge M A T O C F elected officers for the ensuing year.

Golden Harvest Circle C of F of A Livermore Lodge Prosperity Circle Plasterers’ Union Joseph Beaulieu Wm. Parker M. Connor J. H. Hilaire Wm. Esterbrook Dennis Caundry

Lakeview Theatre Two Pleasing Performances Delight Audiences

Yesterday afternoon and evening at Lakeview theatre Joe Harrington and a capable company presented the laughable comedy Mulgan's Picnic. The cast delivered continuous merriment with strong turns by Harrington as Mulcahey and Mason as the eelid man. Welle imitated McCormick, West played Jack O’Brien, Corine Frances starred as Kitty Muldoon, Miss Jennie Mason and Luella Miller also shone, and the trio of youngsters closed with a lively final dance. Overall, the show drew praise for humor and effort, promising strong attendance through the week.

Lakeview Theatre Joe Harrington Muldgan Mubbone Mulcahey William Mason Jennie Mason Mre Muldoon Ann Ifotle Mies Luella Milter Gertrude Muldoon Harpy

Sale On In Wales Draws Crowd To Discount Event

A bustling sale attracts buyers from Merrimack Street area as advertisements promise marked down goods. Large crowds visit the event hoping to find early bargains before prices rise again.

Wales Merrimack

First Lowell Pilgrimage to Famous Shrine to St Anne de Beaupre

A special ten car train carries over 400 Lowell French residents to Montreal for a boat trip to St. Anne de Beaupre, 21 miles below Quebec. Priest conductors Gagnon, Amyot, Lamothe, Marion lead the party with additions at Nashua Manchester Concord and Newport. The voyage includes a choir, prayers, and mass, with expected 500 pilgrims under Lowell clergy. The return tickets are valid for 39. The shrine draws pilgrims worldwide, with about 150,000 last year. The monumental bell tolls upon arrival at the pier and the procession proceeds to the church for veneration of relics.

Lowell Montreal St. Anne de Beaupre Quebec St. Lawrence River St. Jean de Baptiste Church Williams Perron M. I Northern Gagnon Beaupre Church of

St John Hospital Notes From The Messenger June

St John Hospital Messenger for June opens with a debt reducing movement. News notes include new Ladies of Charity members Mrs John J Clain and Mrs George C Dempsey. Miss Helen Gunne visits California and Washington. Miss Stella Redmond returns after five months absence. Doctors Huntress and Lawler lectured on Obstetrical Nursing and Care of Contagious Diseases. Miss Rosie Cote completes probation and enters training school. May gifts include items from Mrs J O Richardson Mrs Bartlett and others totaling various clothing goods eggs fruit and a dollar donation.

St. John’s Hospital John J. Clain George C. Dempsey Ladies of Charity Helen Gunne California Washington Camilla Providence Hospital Stella Redmond Huntress Lawler Rosie Cote Valine Dorchester Infant Asylum Gorman J. O. Richardson East Billierica Bartlett Moseley Margaret Hickey H. E. Grover

Hosfords Lead Parade Burlesque Style Through Town

Towns along the Lexington and Toston road spiritedly welcomed the Hosford family returning from Charlestown. A large party escorted them to the Jackson Democratic club for lunch, then to the Polk street schoolhouse to dress for the Bunker Hill parade where Farmers Corntessel’s $10,000 prize band led a line of police and a lively, oversized burlesque procession featuring Sligo the Great and John Curry amid cheers for the Hosfords and photo requests.

Lexington Toston Road Hosfords Charlestown Boston Jackson Democratic Club Polk Street Bunker Hill Farmer Corntessel James Callahan Sousa Liberati Driscoll Corntessel

Pilgrims Tour St Anne de Beaupre Shrine Story

The article recalls the origin of the St Anne de Beaupre church after a 1636 wreck from Brittany. It notes miraculous cures sought by pilgrims, crutches and eyes glasses displayed in towers, and a Lowell pilgrimage with a stop-over to Canada. The statue stands on a 16 foot onyx shaft adorned with gems from worshippers.

St. Anne de Beaupre Rome Virgin Mary Bretagne France Gulf of St. Lawrence Canada Lowell

Drifted down river vow to reach a distant shore

A fragmentary reminiscence recalls travelers from La Hat Wistted Ue Surine of St. Anne ad Aurey in Bretagne. They drifted helplessly in a quilt, pledged to deliver a chosen vow, and sought any available land as they floated along the river.

St. Anne

Sacrament of Confirmation at St Patrick's Church

Archbishop Williams confirmed a large class at St Patrick's last night, with 112 boys and 112 girls, plus a dozen men and one woman. Most had received first communion the prior Sunday, and three adults were converts. The ceremony was led by Most Rev John J Williams with help from Rev D J Gleason and Rev Boland as priests of St Patrick's.

St. Patrick's Church John J. Willame Boston D. J. Gleason Randolph Rrev Boland St. Michaels

Census Census Man Seek Uncounted Lowell Residents

The notice urges Lowell residents to send their names to the census office if enumerators have not visited. It warns that some households may be overlooked and promises investigation to ensure every inhabitant is counted.

Lowell

Burlesque Politicians Return After Boston Trip

After a lively event, the group earned the first prize as judged by onlookers. They departed Boston on the same route at five this afternoon and reached Lowell shortly before nine, tired yet pleased with the outcome.

Boston Lowell

Lowell Electric Light poles hear petition at city hall

The wires committee held a hearing on Lowell Electric Light petitions to place new poles in Middlesex street and on Broadway. Objectors argued against added poles but remonstrances faded after moving a Middlesex street pole to the south side. The committee voted to recommend the Middlesex street petition while the others were laid on the table.

Committee On Wires City Hall Lowell Electric Light Company Middlesex Street Wood Nelson H. T. Edgar Broadway Mr. Edgar Nathan D. Pratt F. C. Plunkett Edward Murphy James O’brien J. A. Green Varnum Avenue Edgar Lowell General Hospital H. B. Johnson Badger

Copley Prints on View at Public Library Three Weeks

The Copley prints from the normal school exhibition move to the public library for three weeks starting today. Loaned by Curtis and Cameron of Boston, the collection features masterpieces by leading American artists including Ledder Sargent and William Morris Hunt, with reproductions of decorations from the Boston Public Library and the Washington government library.

Copley Normal School Public Library Curtis & Cameron Boston Ledder Sargent William Morris Hunt Boston Public Library Government Library Washington, D.C

Water Board Seeks 75000 Loan to Extend Boulevard Plant

The water board approved a plan to request a $75,000 loan to extend the boulevard plant of the driven wells. The department has drilled many new wells and needs a permanent pumping station plus funds for additional wells and related improvements.

the Water Board Boulevard

Gavel Presented By Reed To Bunker Hill Group

Reuben L. Reed presented a historical gavel to the Bunker Hill Monument Association at its annual Boston meeting held at the Hotel Vendome. The gavel honors four states in the Battle of Bunker Hill and was crafted in memory of Reed’s granddaughter Charlotte Mary Reed of Concord Junction.

Bunker Hill Faneuil Hall Pilgrima Paul Revere Old North Bridge Concord Washington Old South Church Massachuseetta Wayside Inn

Fine Linen Collars At Sale In Basement Dept

A basement department ad offers a large display of fine collars at about 290 dozen items. Prices 6 to 14 cents per collar with bulk deals. Regularly 10 and 1 cent collars, some seen as blemished but cleaned. Sellout pricing 3 for 22 cents. A. G. Pollard & Co.

A. G. Pollard

Heughty Lady Purchases Stamp Inquiry

A fragment shows a conversation where a polite assistant suggests adding an item to a stamp purchase. The garbled text hints at a social exchange about placing something on the recipient, with misspellings and odd punctuation suggesting OCR errors.

Dr Dietz Resigns as YMCA Physical Director

Dr. Herbert L. Dietz resigns from his post as YMCA physical director. The board is reluctant to lose his efficient instruction and leadership. He plans to move to Chicago to practice medicine, leaving many friends and a congenial work environment behind.

Herbert L. Dietz Dietz Ebietie Chicago

Hood's Cure Promises Boost and New Vigor for Weariness

Advertises Hood's Pure Fies as a remedy to debility from heat and fatigue. Claims to enrich the whole body, restoring strength and vigor during warm weather.

Wedding Presents at Makers Art More on John and Merrimac

Wedding gift buyers are offered a large line of framed pictures and mirrors at Makers Art More located at the corner of John and Merrimac tree under Marble Rank. Telephone 865-4.

T Maker John and Merrimacketree Marble Rank

Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ailments and Indigestion

Hood's Pills claim to cure liver ills bile biliousness indigestion and headache. Easy to take and operate with a strong patent medicine tone.

Hood

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