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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
6
Middlesex County report notes Mr and Mrs Edward F Moore of Brookside returned from a fishing trip to Moosehead Lake Missouri. They shared lake trout with many West Chelmsford families. Village schools closed Friday June 17 for summer.
Mark Taylor of Hyde Park and Paul Wesson, formerly of Tyngsboro, visited friends here. Major Taylor is enlisting many men for the Sixth regiment. Several town residents graduated from School of Technology and Harvard this year. J. B. Bonney of Old Corner drug store plans a family vacation. High school exercises are set for Thursday evening. Charles E. Hussey, superintendent, is away with the Sixth regiment. Charles H. Howe.
The Den village community mourns Mrs. Sarah Rice Bent wife of Geo Bent the Sudbury station agent. She died from a ruptured blood vessel near the heart. Born in Minnesota she was 38 years old and a former railroad telegraph operator. Funeral services were at the M E church with Rev Seaman and Pastor Higgins officiating, interment at Mount Pleasant.
The Chelmsford Street Baptist church choir and organ from Lowell will sing at the Baptist church and invite all to attend or listen. Guests of Mr and Mrs Wm J Emery for the day. Other items include Miss Nellie Davidson visiting, Littleton Grange inspection, and a phonographic exhibition at the Baptist vestry. Local residents Mamie Nye and Susie Roberts noted with a new bicycle and a building lot purchase by Geo H Davidson of Stow for a new house and barn.
The Sunday school hosted a June 15 evening event with menu items named in a three leaf clover format praise to Miss Bel Adams. An after supper program featured duets, songs, readings, and a costume dialogue Liberty's Call with listed cast members and performers.
The county commissioners inspected re-located streets and praised the work as a major town improvement. The tax rate is set at 15 dollars per 1000. Reports cover a June 16 school season close, high school graduation of seven, alumni reunion, sermons, and baptisms. Also noted are births, enrollments, athletics, and local civic events surrounding Bedford from mid June.
The pulpit area showcased buttercups and daisies with tall ferns, while a large table featured General Jacqueminot, John Hopper roses, white peonies, red poppies, pond lilies, and black roses of Tuscany. The occasion highlighted using flowers to illustrate life lessons.
A new concrete walk on the west side of Pleasant Street toward Main Street seeks continuation. Mrs Kendall’s Cambridge Street boarders presented a flag with an address and refreshments on June 10. The Toohey child’s death followed by others critically ill. lawn party raised over a hundred dollars. Churches plan united Sunday services. Postmaster Robinson’s salary rose from 1500 to 1600. Nutting heirs’ land north of the Fitchburg railroad sold, some surveyed for house lots. Cambridge Street extension discussed for hillside views. Land on Pleasant Street owned by Mrs. Harvey Woods and park heirs cleared. a house site prepared behind Edward Lawton’s residence.
In London from July 11 to 15 the World Sabbath School Convention gathers with about 200 delegates from this country. The event highlights global faith outreach and shared religious study among participants representing diverse regions.
Phillips and Abbot academies mark anniversary week with sermons by Rev DeWitt Clark and Rev Stebbins. Robinson debate pits forum and Philoamathian members on annexing the Philippines. Gymnasium fund reaches 36000 pledged of 50000 goal. last gift 1000 from Mrs H H Stebbins. Glee banjo mandolin and drama clubs concert aids Athletic association. The Boutwell family mourns death of Hattie West Andover. Funeral at West Parish church followed by interment in West Parish cemetery.
Bad management and foresight are linked to poverty while a prudent person keeps Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. The piece compares a 25 cent remedy with a costly doctor bill, urging readiness and thrift. Ellingwood & Co. sells the remedy at Merrimack and Central and at Middlesex and Central corners.
A report from Boston details two Russian scammers selling a nickel machine that supposedly prints counterfeit coins. Buyers paid up to 400 dollars, but the device is a bluff, loading genuine nickels to trick victims. The piece condemns the swindlers and urges public warning and punishment. It also notes strong bond subscriptions for government securities and ongoing war-related home front efforts.
Transparent and semitransparent materials like silk crepon and etamine dominate summer wear. Etamine gowns are often lined with contrasting silk and trimmed with ribbon. Grenadines revive strongly for elegant black outfits with jet lace and embroidery. Long neck chains in gold silver or steel feature gemstones or imitations, used with various gowns. The Spanish toque hat in toreador style appears more in Paris fashion. A gown shown features old rose cloth with a circular ruffle skirt and pink white bodice, and a blouse front with double cap sleeves.
The article describes elegant summer gowns using ecru, red and black trims, with green as the season's dominant color. It highlights combinations with blue and violet, details a deep green cloth gown with black braid, and notes accessories like Marie Antoinette fichus and a black straw hat with green and blue accents.
In accordance with the Public Statutes depositors are requested to present their books for verification between July 1 and August 15 inclusive.
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