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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1898
Page
8
Saturday evening brought increasing cloudiness as predictions forewarned and rain began around 9 o'clock with a showery night. Yesterday forenoon rain fell heavily during church time, the afternoon was sultry, and today was very fine with a good westerly breeze. Temperature about 63 with a 29.52 barometer. Indications from Boston on June 20 suggest fair tonight and Tuesday for Massachusetts.
Hine Morse's hacks and a Diner scene are mentioned along with Maltox and a health tip. There is one Kodak referred to as Eastman’s. The Thompson Hardware firm is an agent for goods and flags. Lowell Decorating & Co. offers bunting flags and installations at 140 Humphrey Street. The Shiloh club enjoyed a Willow Dale gathering on Friday the 7th with about 30 members. Dr. Flint, formerly of Dra ut, plans a new dwelling near Center by John Hubbard’s. Otters are planned for a new house near R. S. Fox’s place.
A double birthday celebration was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Martel at 521 Merrimack Street on Saturday night. Mrs. Martel and Master Arthur were the central figures as guests presented generous gifts. The event featured songs by Eveline Barril Dextra Lavigne Bourassa, piano and flute solos by Arthur Martel Dextra Lavigne Bissonette, recitations by Lavigne Eveline Barril, and Pare orchestra-enhanced performances with refreshments served.
The last social of the season was held Saturday evening at the rooms of the Y W C A. The Ep worth league of Worthen Street M E church provided entertainment. The regular church choir sang several selections, Mrs E T Carnick read, plus piano solos by Miss Jessie dd and songs by Miss Carrie Fillmore.
A committee of delegates from French American societies met at St Joseph’s College hall to finalize plans for St John’s Day observance on June 24. The program will be at St Joseph’s College hall. Next Sunday ten delegates will attend high mass at St Jean Baptiste church and invites have been extended to the city government to attend.
Charles Ward a Chelmsford street locksmith was injured Friday afternoon while riding to the Charlestown celebration. After passing Billerica a front wheel tire burst throwing him to the ground. His hand arm forehead and face were lacerated by the broken octacles as he struck sand head first.
Mrs. T. E. Richardson of Hale Street has organized comfort boxes for Lowell troops at Alger. She sent a large box of necessities and plans another shipment. On Saturday she hosted about 50 children at her home to support the effort.
Mr and Mrs Whitworth hosted a lawn party assisted by their daughters Misses Mabel and Anne at their home 5 Billerica Street on Saturday evening. Refreshments were served and music provided by Pogson’s orchestra.
The Washington Commandery of the Order of the Golden Cross held memorial services at Union hall for three deceased members Charles D. Batchelder Geo H Richardson and Charles N Clark. Speakers recalled their lives and service while the ceremony included music by a male quartet and a closing hymn.
Members of Columbia and Texington councils and affiliated groups attended a Central M E church service. Rev W H Meredith preached on protection and battlements as in Deuteronomy 22 5. He linked Mechanics to patriotism benevolence and family protection with a closing address on social duty.
Mr Joseph Smith clerk of the Police Board presented a paper on Irish wit and humor at Notre Dame academy. He defined terms and praised the Irish for wit and humor while noting England's heritage and Egypt’s fellaheen as contrasts. He concluded with amusing Irish anecdotes.
Rev J W Higgins spoke at the Y M C A hall in the third patri otic service yesterday afternoon. An orchestra provided music as the sermon titled On the March urged Christians to move in harmony with others in life, drawing a parallel to soldiers marching in unison.
A G Stiles Co announces auction of entire stock of hay grain flour and goods of a first class grain store on Wednesday June 22 starting at 10 am. Includes fixtures and teams used in the business. Terms cash. Auctioneer GEO F Stiles.
At a Tuesday social circle meeting mostly Rebekahs from Centralville lodge held June 14, members voted to contribute 10 toward soldiers relief. Proceeds from Potentate programme 600 and $100 noted. Ladd Whitney Circle G. A. R.2500 mentioned.
Population 87 000. total deaths 4. deaths under five 12. infectious diseases 1. acute lung diseases 2. typhoid fever 1. Death rate for week ending June 18 1898 20.3 versus 13.7 and 15.5 in prior two weeks. Infectious diseases: scarlet fever 6. diphtheria 1. Board of Health.
A Davis Square Gorham Street flag raising drew a packed crowd on a Saturday night. Mayor Bennett hosted with humor as Rev Alexander Blackburn and other speakers extolled Old Glory, unity, and wartime duties while the flag unfurled to cheers.
In Lowell a private flag raising at 269 Westford Street notable for patriotism. Four year old Viola Dodge unfurled Old Glory as Rev C L Merriam led ceremonies and Rev J M Greene gave an address on liberty and education with Boys Brigade in uniform and musical accompaniment.
The Andrews Opera company brings its strong cast to Lowell for a short season after a successful Portland run. La Diavolo at the Opera House opens the program with Miss Myrta French as Serlina and Geo Andrews as Fra Diavolo drawing praise for singing and ensemble, including a celebrated duet finale with the chorus. The Portland Argus lauds the company as among the road’s strongest, noting four curtain calls and fine stage settings.
The June ten lawn party at Mrs S T Ford's home 577 School street entertained 150 children and 50 adults from the First Baptist Sunday school. Pastor Rev H T Ford sent balloons while the children sang and played. Mr Ford Jr gave cornet solos and a luncheon of ice cream crackers and lemonade followed. Assistants included Mrs Knowles and Miss Emerson Puffer Bowen Walsh and Floyd.
The Sunday school picnic of High Street church at Willow Dale on Saturday drew about 200 people to the grounds under a new pavilion. Activities included bowling, dashes, races, and nail driving contests with prizes awarded by Mrs. C. H. Hill and assistants, as the group returned at six in a special car led by Mr. W. E. Kizer.
About 85 members rode the May Queen to Harmony Grove on a Saturday afternoon outing. Outdoor games included a ball match led by Arthur J. Brown and Frank Osborn, Brown’s team winning 8 to 7. Swinging amusements and refreshments followed, with social games in the pavilion later.
The Mexican Troubadours completed a successful Saturday engagement at Lakeview Park and will be followed by a novelty company of comedians, attractive performers and acrobats in a two hour show. Matinees and evening performances are scheduled throughout the week.
A man living on Central street tenement wandered into the thoroughfare in dishabille after an attack of delirium tremens last night. Officer Ingalls guided him back indoors and an ambulance took him to the city farm.
A short note describes Maltox as bottled vitality claimed to energize the system. No further details or sources provided.
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