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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1900

Page

8

June Day Lengths and Celestial Times

The record notes the sun rises at 4.09 hours and length of day at 15.16 hours with sun sets at 7.25 hours. Moon rises occur at 2.47 a m. This compact data snapshot presents daily solar and lunar timing for June.

Weather Sketches A Varied Weekend Warmth Across Days

The report notes a cool Saturday afternoon and night with pleasant morning breezes. It contrasts yesterday’s pleasant start with a scorching sun, while today brings higher warmth. Barometer readings show 29.65 yesterday, 29.58 today, and 29.58 in the late afternoon.

Centralvilles Defeat Haverhill Terrors In Cricket Grounds

The Centralvilles defeated the Haver hill Terrors on the cricket grounds Saturday by a score of 12 to 8. A reception will be given Rev. Willis D. Leland and his wife at Pawtucket church Tuesday evening, June 26, from 8 to 10 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all friends.

Horne Ilice Morse Centralvilles Haverhill Cricket Grounds Willis D. Leland Pawtucket Church

Roof fire sparked by hot air balloon over John Boyle’s home

Saturday two bell alarms within seven minutes reported fires in Middlesex and South streets area. A hot air balloon caused shingles to burn on John Boyle’s roof. damage minor. Meanwhile an oil stove in a tenement alley off John Street ignited, quickly extinguished by firefighters after a passerby alerted box 113.

Middlesex South Streets John Boyle Massereau John Street John J. Harrington

Police arrest seven at Tilden street gambling den

Lieutenants Brosnan and Downey Sergeant Crowley and Officers Grady Hurtey and Dwyer raided Wong Sam’s laundry on Tilden street Sunday at 2.30 am arresting seven Empress Dowager subjects accused of gambling. Names, ages, and addresses were provided. totals ranged from 81 cents to $100 with Wong Sam holding $100. two of the seven were bailed.

Brosnan

Fourth of July Celebration Underway in Lowell Parade

Chief Marshal Proctor reports strong progress for Lowell's Fourth of July street pageant. Sub-committees are organized and preparations aim to start promptly, finishing the parade route before 10.50, with local and out of town support expected to ensure a successful celebration reflecting credit on the city.

Proctor Lowell

Suffolk Canal Body Of Stillborn Child Found

Officer Bennett located a stillborn infant in the Suffolk canal shortly after 3 o clock Sunday. Undertaker Brooks was notified and the body removed to the morgue for disposition.

Bennett Suffolk Canal Brooks

Dropsy From Coffee Prompts Mail Letter On Health

A reader writes about liberated health after stopping regular coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. The writer, 45, credits coffee change with easing years of illness including swelling feet and chest pains, claiming the switch cured disease symptoms and saved life. The letter urges others to abandon coffee for Postum.

Pierere

St John’s Day Masonic Service at Central Methodist Church

Free Masons gather at Central Methodist for St John’s Day observance with Pentucket Ancient York Kilwinning and William North lodges in attendance. Rev George H Clarke spoke on Masonry’s purpose, history, and its ties to the Bible, noting masons’ evolution from stone workers to leaders across professions. Lincoln and state-building imagery frame comments on civic virtue and action.

St. John’s Central Methodist Church Pentucket York Kilwinning William North Lodges Stocks George H. Clarke Solomon Babylon Israel Europe Masonic Order Brotherhood Lowell

Interesting Observance of Children Day at Paige Street Baptist

Paige Street Free Baptist church observed Children Day with an auditorium full of attendees. The program included primary to senior department graduations, recitations by students, greetings by Chester Batchelder, class addresses, and diplomas for graduates. Seven infants were consecrated to the cradle roll. The pastor delivered a fitting sermon as diplomas were awarded to named graduates across departments.

Paige Street Clarence Perham Mildred Brennan Arthur Curtis Hamilton Jones Fred Garrick Ruth Wiken Percy Munn Belle Libby Wesley Howard Arthur Whitney Jessie Trueworthy Mildred Chapman Helen Trueworthy Daisy Morgan Chester Batchelder Frank Gartick Alice Kendall Sadie Wilson Goldie Akerly Paul Daggett Willie Wernhey Viva Hartley Hattie Rodtitt Lessie Young Weldon Bradford Yom Irene Scriwell Ethel Knowlton Clara Chapman Bessie Woodward Lydie Loyd Abbie Lovrien

Republican Ticket Commends McKinley Roosevelt Convention

Rev Bartlett hails the Philadelphia convention for nominating McKinley and Roosevelt. He says the support reflects honest American sentiment, praises McKinley as a seasoned, modest leader who started as a private and rose to brevet major, and lauds Roosevelt as a true American manhood figure guiding the nation through perilous times.

Philadelphia McKinley Roosevelt Theodore

Street Kinetoscope Sermon Warns of Street Dangers

Rev. Smith T. Ford of First Baptist preached on Jeremiah 7 17 highlighting the street as a cosmopolitan stage where heroes and risks mingle He praised self sacrifice and warned youths and girls against street corner temptations urging caution about impropriety and perilous ac­quaintances.

Smith T. Ford First Baptist Church Ford

Children’s Day Program at Westminster Church

Yesterday the Westminster Presbyterian Church held a children’s day with a fine programme. Congregation singing, Sunday School children parts, recitations by Wallace McElroy Ethel Hudson Douglas McKinley Eva Henderson Sophia Armstrong Forrest Pure William H McElroy Donald McKinnon Willie Black Alfie Hudson a duet by Alfie Hudson and William H McElroy and class exercises. Committee in charge were Mrs Hattie Frasier Miss Publicover and Miss Archibald.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Wallace McElroy Ethel Hudson Douglas McKinley Eva Henderson Sophia Armstrong Forrest Pure William H. McElroy Donald McKinnon Willie Black Alfie Hudson Hattie Frasier Miss Publicover Miss Archibald

Arm of Flesh and Faith in God Amid Life’s Struggles

Rev Mr Allen uses Hezekiah’s warning against reliance on the arm of flesh to urge Christians to balance human strength with God. He warns that worldly power, wealth, fashion, and pride are transient and perilous when uncontrolled, and calls readers to trust in the Lord for help and victory over life’s battles.

Mr. Allen Hezekiah Judah Ae Herb

Stock of men’s furnishings and hats after fire sale

Fire swept through our premises damaging a large, varied stock of men’s furnishings and hats. Despite water exposure, most items remain usable and have been reoffered in our post fire sale to meet the season’s heavy demand.

Smoke water sale at half to fifth price bargain ends soon

A rapid price cut on smoke water offers bargains at reduced rates. The notice urges buyers to supply present and vacation needs now and act quickly before the promotion ends.

Savings Sale Opens Early With Best Selections

Early buyers secure top choices as a sale extends from Monday through the week. P Brazer & Co. occupy Mansur Block at Central, corner Market Street, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the limited time event.

P. Brazer & CO Mansur Block Central, Cor. Market Street

Home Again The Lowell Militiamen Return from Camp

The First Brigade's south Framingham camp break on Saturday morning was followed by a parade to Middlesex Street depot and then the State armory. Generals and captains praised orderly drill, with Captain Carr’s Company G drawing special acclaim for perfect alignment and discipline.

South Framingham Mathews Chelmsford Cavalry Lowell Middlesex Street Framingham State Armory Westford Street Carr Co. G Camr. Carr State Militia Col. Parsons Militia Capt Livingston Monahan Ambulance Corps R. E. Bell Capt. Standish

Arm of God versus the world in daily battles

The speaker contrasts reliance on the world’s arm of flesh with faith in God. True strength comes from seeking God, not moral striving alone. With God, believers gain victory and support in life’s conflicts, acknowledging God who gives triumph.

St John Baptiste Day Observed By French Americans

French Americans held St John Baptiste day observances with high mass at St Joseph and St Jean Baptiste churches. Rev Desroches presided at St Josephs with Deacon Fournier and Sub-deacon Choquette. Sermon highlighted John the Baptist life and work. hallowed bread distributed with breads provided by Lowell bakers. various parish and society groups attended.

St. Jean Baptiste Day St. Joseph's St. Jean Baptiste St. Joseaph's Church Benjamine Desroches Fournier Fr. Choquette Lowell St. Anne Notre Dame de Lourdes Saint Jean- Baptiste Saint Joseph Choeur Rossini Association de la Sainte Famille Society of the Guardian Angel LaCroix Fr. Guillard

Kirk Street church rubber drive aids India appeal

The Kirk Street Christian Endeavor society voted to collect old rubber from Lowell and send proceeds to India for starving people. Drop or mail old boots rubbers overshoes tires and other rubber items to Kirk Street church or Milton R. Corey 176 Middle Street for pickup. The drive previously raised over 350 dollars.

Kirk Street Postag Milton R. Corey Middle Street

North Billerica council holds basket picnic in grove

The North Billerica council of the Royal Arcanum held a Saturday afternoon basket picnic in J. B. Holden's grove at Billerica to celebrate the 23d anniversary of the organization. Dancing and sports were enjoyed, with ice cream and lemonade provided. Committee: Charles Fairweather, chairman. Ernest Stott, secretary. Joseph Loft house. James Bradley. John McShea. Edward Costello. J. A. Puth. Walter Pierce. Thomas Sheridan.

North Billerica Royal Arcanum J. B. Holden Billerica Charles Fairweather Ernest Stott Joseph Lofthouse James Bradley John McShea Edward Costello J. A. Puth Walter Pierce Thomas Sheridan

Saturday Drunks Lodged With Boniface Kew

One common drunkard and thirty four ordinary drunks found lodging with Boniface Kew on Saturday night. The tavern, dubbed the black Maria, saw most prisoners arrive singly but around midnight they came in pairs, threes, and groups.

Boniface Kew Black Maria

First Trinitarian Sunday School Holds Willow Dale Picnic

A sunny wind blessed the First Trinitarian Congregational church picnic at Willow Dale last Saturday. The event featured children’s races, a 25 to 14 baseball game, and afternoon sports with ribbon badges awarded for running, jumps, and races. Rev. Geo. F. Kenngott supervised with Sunday school teachers.

First Trinitarian Congregational Church Willow Dale Merrimack Square Edgar Ames Burt McKinley Alice Dolan Will Fairweather Homer Grey Chas. Bates Mabel Carey Marion Grey Geo. Goodchild F. Grindle Mr. Morrison Mr.Morrison Edward K. Killpartrick Mr. Baker Clayton Jenneson Masters Geo. F. Kenngott

Lincoln Club Outing At Richardson Farm Near Collinsville

A Lincoln club outing drew about 100 to Richardson farm near Collinsville on Saturday. Various games were played and refreshments served. Hamnalulas beat the Japs 21 to 13 in a baseball game. George W. Poore made a notable catch. Attendees included A. G. Walsh, James Ramsay, Capt. Joseph Thompson, Jeremiah Coughlin, and others. No speeches or political intent noted. William Hounsell and James Gammell organized the event.

Lincoln Club Richardson Farm Collinsville Hamnalulas George W. Poore A. G. Walsh James P. Ramsay David Chase

Meeting for men at YMCA promotes Witnessing camp

A helpful meeting at the Young Men’s Christian Association rooms discussed Witnessing and attracted many boys who signed up to go to Spectacle Lake camp July 5 26. Dr H L Dietz physical director will lead and devote full time, with a top cook and quality food. Costs cover only expenses.

Young Men's Christian Association H. L. Dietz Spectacle Lake

Illustrated lecture on St. Jean Baptiste festival

An evening event at Huntington hall featured Mon. L'Abbe D V Delemarre of Pawtucket R I giving a three part illustrated lecture on The Apparition of the Shrine in 1858 Religious Monuments of the Shrine and The Pilgrimage to the Shrine. A large audience attended despite warm weather and proceeds will be shared by St Jean Baptiste and St Josephs churches. The festival continues tonight and tomorrow night.

St. Jean Baptiste Huntington Hall St. Joseph's Church

Seal escapes tank sparks lake chase by boats at Mountain Rock

In Lake Mascuppic the seal escaped from Mountain Rock zoo last Friday night prompting a lakewide search. Edward Shield led the chase with boats from Lakeview. the seal swam circles with a fish in mouth, evading capture, before vanishing and reappearing in the pond center. The mother seal watched from the tank as the scene unfolded.

Mountain Rock Zoo Lakeview Mountain Rock Edward Shield Eoals

Bulgarian Stick Yarn for Fancy Work at 2

Extra nice cotton yarn for embroidery and fancy work, genuine Bulgarian in all shades with fast colors. From Maynara stock, offered for sale in basement at two. 200 dozen available. A. G. Pollard & Co.

Maynara Skerm A. G, Pollard & CO

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