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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
8
The article notes fair morning weather turning cloudy at noon, with a heavy evening downpour and thunder rounding off the day. A forenoon clearing gave way to a bright morning after, with a barometer around 29.82 and temperatures near 61 to 73 degrees.
Local items include Central street tailor Louis Alexander and assistant Paul O Kable praised for fine work. Centralville Rebekah lodge to hold lawn party June 26 at F J Flemings grounds admission ten cents. Mule Spinners union votes one hundred dollars for St Johns hospital. Textile council delegates plan a picnic or field day. Brazer Co store crowds large. doors managed to allow service. Advertising promises good goods and honest bargains.
Only one subscription book has been received at St John’s hospital since the last publication. A meeting of the com mission to be held at the hospital at 2 39 tomorrow invites all canvassers to report. July early books to be called in. list of contributors includes Mrs B We Comins, William Langley, Alice N Roark, James Frawley, Joseph Colette, John A Kendrick, Mrs D T Chard, Frederick Dugdale, Lydia Pilott, E M Barnette, Thomas S Burlorgne, Fongst Denault, and A S Ta Aguem with acknowledged totals 2372 49.
The plain tiff seeks to confirm ownership of a North Billerica farm once owned by his grandfather and father. After his father’s death Mr Ham was in Missouri and the defendant took possession challenging title. An injunction againstMrs Twombly was dissolved on condition of a $4000 bond to indemnify Ham for loss from removal of wood. Cowley appeared for plaintiff Pratt for defendant.
The usual gospel service at the Young Women's Christian Association is set for tomorrow at 5 15 in the afternoon. Missionary Miss Francere B Beland from China will discuss life and work arming the women of western China. All girls and women are cordially invited.
Mary Gibson of 348 Lowell street Peabody Massachusetts asks the newspaper press to aid in locating her daughter Susan Reed who has been missing for three years.
The Passaconaway Tribe Red Men invite Brothers to their hall Sunday at 1 o clock in full regalia to attend the funeral services for their late Brother Pressey. Milo R. Clifford, Sachem.
An artist living in a New York studio writes about the healthful benefits of Grape-Nuts. A sister's letter notes strong results from two meals daily, with reduced meat taste, unusual strength, and long daily walks. Ready cooked Grape-Nuts and a coffee substitute are praised as time and space are tight. The testimonial cites A Brewster of 204 York Street, New York City.
Westford Academy conferred diplomas on six graduates in a morning ceremony at the Unitarian church. Principal Frost presided with Horton awarding parchments as dignitaries and teachers listened. the program featured essays on post offices Coliseum Willard and women’s progress, plus musical numbers by Mrs Merritt and Mr Prescott.
Mortgagee announces sale of Howe Lumber Co at 3 PM by Walter H. Howe Assignee of Mortgage. Wednesday afternoon bidding to settle loan and claim. Local notice notes property action and time.
On Thursday afternoon June 28 1900 at five o'clock an absolute auction will offer at least twenty of thirty nine lots on Princeton Wood Columbia and Colby streets Lowell for immediate sale to highest bidders. Lots range 45 to 9000 square feet with frontages 50 to 120 feet and features include electric lights water and gas plus free mail delivery near Middlesex street electric car lines. The sale closes a partnership as one owner seeks funds for Porto Rico business expansion with two thirds of purchase money left on mortgage. A $50 deposit is requested per lot with inquiries by mail telephone or at the auctioneers office.
At the annual meeting of Westford Academy trustees Hon John D Long is named president and a new slate of officers is chosen. Resolutions honor late Allan Cameron and J Varnum Fletcher. A severe hail storm then damages the village infrastructure including a twisted flagstaff and uprooted trees blocking Graniteville road. telephone lines broken as crews assess the wreckage.
The town hall hosted an evening gathering decorated with flowers, ferns, and class colors and mottos from 1859 to 1200, interwoven with evergreen. The Salem Cadet orchestra played well and earned encores amid heavy rain, with a large attendance. Committee: C Charles A. Chamberlain, Ger erude D. Fletcher, J. Herbert Fletcher.
Lieut William Metcalf was brought to town Friday noon June 22 and interred at Pairview cemetery. He was 80, enlisted in 1861, and served as 2d lieutenant in Company C of the 16th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. He died in Camden, New York, accompanied by his son Col Edwin D Metcalf and wife.
The Laties auxiliary holds its monthly meeting Tuesday after noon June 26 at 9 30. Officers will be elected and other matters presented. All men invited to a 4 o'clock Sunday meeting led by Dr H L Dietz. No further class meetings until fall due to summer absences.
The last rehearsal of Mr. A D Greeley s chorus this summer will be held in the Pawtucket church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 and all who are interested in choral music are invited to attend and bring with them the music used at the Pelham sing.
The Var num school will hold graduates in the school hall at 2 o clock next Wednesday afternoon. Mr. John Burke will address the graduating class.
A Lakeview band concert is planned for tomorrow with two sessions. The Talbot Mills Band performs from 7 50 to 9 30 PM, with an afternoon event from 8 to 5 PM.
The school committee met in executive session last night to discuss issues that will be brought before the regular meeting next Monday night.
Yesterday proved auspicious for advocates of baths public and private highlighting renewed push for hygiene and wellness through organized programs and private improvements across communities.
The new St Michael's church in Lowell opens with 7 am consecration by Bishop Brady assisted by Rev Louis S Walsh and local clergy. A 8 am first mass and 10 am confirmation follow. Sunday dedicatory services begin 10 am with Archbishop Williams presiding and a high mass at 10 50 led by Archbishop Keane. Evening vespers at 7 feature Rev J B Tracy with a grand musical program by the American Orchestra and 50 voice choir. Keene and Williams visit Lowell, hosted by Rev William O'Brien.
A police court case recounts Michael Cavanaugh abandoning his son Tommy after the mother died. The boy, in poor care, was placed with the State board of charity via Humane Society agent Richardson and sent to the Day Nursery after two months with Mrs. Kieman.
A staged medical performance by local youths on Central avenue Juniper Point features a mock doctor Dr Clark from Lowell. Between 9 and 12 Monday morning the crowd witnessed dramatic “cures” from broken legs to appendectomies while fake bills of 100 dollars arrive.
Notice announces the Dominion Atlantic railway summer service starting next Sunday Mih inet with steamers Prince George and Prince Arthur sailing Boston to Yarmouth from Lone Wharf on Sundays Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 PM. Flying Blue Nose train begins July 4 from Yarmouth to Halifax offering Boston to Halifax 20 and a half hours Truro 26 hours Pictou 30 hours New Glasgow 20 hours Oxford Junction 27 12 hours and St John 23 hours.
The pianoforte recital by the pupils of Miss L Ella Calderwood at her home last night was highly successful despite the weather. Solos by Catherine Cole Alice Clain Mary E Donohoe William Cahill Ethel Putnam Mabel Sanborn Herbert F Whipple Caroline Hart George Jessop Sadie Macdonald Alice Cochran Charlotte Flemings Bertha Smith Bertha Guienne Myra White Loyola McCann Ruth Bradley Austin Keables and Miss Calderwood. Duets and a trio were also performed.
The Gov Allen Porto Rico return reception committee met with only three members present, Alderman Beaulieu and Councilmen Hill and Casey, plus the mayor. No business was transacted, discussions were informal, and a follow up meeting is planned for next Tuesday evening.
Herald Square Comedy presents a varied vaudeville bill featuring The Lenton Brothers, Chinese acrobats, head to head balancers and hat throwers, Mildred Forrest dancer, Neil and Stella Litchfield sketch artists, Kitty Lenton balladist, plus latest New York song hits. Two daily performances, afternoon and evening, next week.
A Brevard Courier advertisement promotes Lightning freezers in warm weather. It touts triple motion, cedar tub, steel bottom can, and fastest freezing, offering two to ten quart sizes priced from 1.75 to 5.00 with a satisfaction guarantee or refund. A. G. Pollard & Co. asks readers to tell advertisers they saw the ad.
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