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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1898
Page
1
A rambling, satirical passage mocks social shorthand and petty gossip from a Boston Herald style column. It parodies grand statements on education, geography, and fashion while poking fun at foreign customs and trivial curiosities from around the world and local pockets in Lisbon Me.
Two splendid lots of land at the corner of Parker street and Highland in the Highlands to be sold at public sale tomorrow at 5 PM rain or shine. Lot 1 fronts 117 feet on Parker and Highland, area 6527 square feet. Lot 2 fronts 55 feet on Highland with 4785 square feet. Investment or home-building机会 with easy terms. auctioneers J BE Conant office plan.
The notice states daily banking hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with additional evening service from 7 to 9 p.m., outlining standard operations and extended access.
The Navy Department bulletin says Commodore Watson sails today on the Newark to join Sampson and command an armored squadron with cruisers. They will proceed at once for the coast of Spain. News from Iloilo reports foreigners barred from war news. Sugar shipments rush as food grows scarce and prices rise. American ships heading to Manila not yet sighted.
Washington June 24 the President sent two special messages to Congress recognizing the services of Hobson and the Merrimac crew the Hudson crew who rescued Winslow at Cardenas Captain Hodgeson on the Mc Culloch during Manila battle and Naval Cadet Joseph W Powell who captained the steam launch under Santiago harbor seeking Powell promotion to ensign Hobson's companions have already been promoted
The Walter Wellman Arctic expedition set sail from Tromsoi on June 26 with two goals: to find and aid Prof. Andree and to reach the North Pole. He leads a team of scientists and an experienced explorer on board.
London dispatch quotes Madrid advices that Marshal Martinez de Campos may issue a pronunciamiento and seize power. Minute directions to Count Dubsky aim to protect the Queen Regent as Madrid faces a worsening crisis and urgent cabinet meetings seek to avert disaster.
A 13 year old Wilfred Lemaire drowned while swimming opposite a Lawrence pumping station as companions watched. A boat with three men capsized nearby and Wilfred Bernier, 23, of Valley Street, drowned before aid arrived. Bodies not recovered. Also Rev. John L. Withrow of Chicago will lead Boston Park Street church from September. Four people bitten by a mad dog in Lynn, including Annie Mandall and two boys, as officers shot the dog after it attacked several others.
New York report dated June 27 says Liberia's affairs are in crisis. Secretary Gibson of Liberia is daily expected to arrive in England en route to the United States to seek protection for Liberia. If denied here he will return to England.
Joseph A. Desrochers a barber living at the house on Grove Street was arrested on charges of rape by Inspectors Laflamme Allen and Officer Hill. Mary F Pelletier of 50 Grove Street alleges he assaulted her in the front room last night at 8. He denies the charge and is to appear before Judge Hadley tomorrow morning.
United States consul at Port Said calls for a ban on coaling Camara's fleet until further orders. A Madrid dispatch adds that Camara's fleet will depart Port Said for the Philippines today.
A portion of jewelry stolen by Henry M. Wilson, a sneak thief linked to a circus here, was recovered by Inspector Allen yesterday in Manchester. Wilson was arrested in a pawn shop on Saturday afternoon. He had entered houses in Nashua and Manchester.
Off Baiquiri on Sunday the Associated Press reports General Shafter will move his headquarters from here to Juragua this evening. Transport units rapidly land the last forage supplies and ammunition while a four-battery artillery contingent begins moving by road toward Juragua this afternoon.
Great gala day at the fair grounds as the examination of witnesses in the Roach case continues in probate court. Saturday afternoon saw W. H. Bent, counsel for the contestants, still conducting cross examination when the court adjourned. The hearing is continued with the date to be fixed this week.
Hong Kong dispatch notes quiet at Iloilo as the British steamer Sun Kiang arrives from Iloilo on June 22. Two thousand Spanish and native troops guard the area, erecting earthworks but lacking artillery. Spanish residents dispute reports of Ca…
A city notice outlines faith department staffing cuts and a revised school janitor assignment. Plans for a July Fourth program include a memorial building tour by three G A R posts, a Lowell Military Band concert, and a reception at city hall with children supervised by parents outside.
Medical examiner called after Mrs Thomas Omay, four, died at 171 Riverside Road in Dracut. Husband Thomas Omay said she grew ill Saturday and died at 9 am. neighbor Mrs James Little present. Death listed as alcoholism by Dr Hartwell, with two daughters and a son.
A Saturday evening storm struck multiple sites. In Varnum's landing relief party members suffered shocks from a trolley pole near a pavilion, with Miss Rose Audette fainting. In Tewksbury a tree struck by lightning sent a bolt into an upstairs window, while at Abel Wheeler’s Highlands barn a gilded cupola ball was knocked off. Mr Knowlton’s house telephone lines were disrupted as the bolt entered the cellar.
The Andrews Opera company continues at the Opera house with tonight and tomorrow matinee and evening performances of Gilbert and Sullivan Pirates of Penzance. The week’s bills include Cavalleria Rusticana on Wednesday, Fra Diavolo on Thursday, Bohemian Girl on Friday, and Martha on Saturday, with both matinee and evening shows. Strong word of praise from last week’s audiences suggests large attendance.
J Joseph Vayette jailed six months for assault. John Reynolds fined eighteen dollars for drunkenness and assault. James Flaherty placed on probation for drunkenness. John C White sentenced to three months in the work house. Joanna Sullivan jailed one month and Patrick Broderick fifteen days. Seven first offenders paid one dollar fines with one released. Five Sunday drunks fined five dollars each.
The aldermanic committee on the Fourth of July gala day at the fair grounds in aid of the soldiers relief fund will meet with the citizens committee at city hall Tuesday night. The committee on horse event meets tonight in the aldermanic committee room at 7 30 o clock. The bicycle committee will meet tonight at 7 30 o'clock in the office of George H. Stevens in Barristers hall.
Lettuce will be provided free to those preparing salads for the soldiers fete by contacting Howard W. Foster box 611 Lowell. Orders must be placed by Wednesday night and may be picked up at any meat market in the city or arranged by telephone to F. J. Boynton.
The annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to elect officers will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Rev. O. M. Mallory preached his farewell at Branch Street Tabernacle marking twenty years as pastor. He spoke on Conduct Becoming Our High Calling from Philippians 1 27 stressing walking and conversation as the Christian life and the need for sanctification through practical faith. He urged unity, zeal, and Christ like character, noting Christ’s return and the church’s global mission.
Miss Sarah A. Dixon of Tyngsboro preached at John Street church to a large crowd drawn by curiosity and the novelty of a woman pastor. Observers praised her plain earnest reading, simple delivery, and the insightful illustrations that connected scripture to human needs.
Yesterday at Pawtucket church a delayed Children's Day program honored baptised children with Bible gifts from pastor and a full service of music recitations and processions. The event followed decor by Miss Margaret Mackenzie as the building was moved for the new edifice. Obituary notes Newton police chief Charles F. Richardson, born in the city, who served from 1866 as driver, patrolman, sergeant, captain, and chief, died in Chestnut Street residence after a long illness.
The sermon of Rev. W. A. Bartlett argues that God loves beauty shown in nature and law. It contrasts earthly gaudiness with divine majesty and links reverence, kindness, Sabbath keeping, purity, obedience, and unselfishness to likeness to God. Continued on Page Five.
Funeral services were held for C Frank Durrell at his home on 143 Churey Street with O U A M K P and Rathhope Sisters in attendance, burial in Edson cemetery. Harry Dudley Pickering son of Mr and Mrs A Pickering died of diphtheria. service at 34 Hastings Street with Rev S T Ford. burial private. Ellen Teresa Howard funeral at her parents home, many relatives attended. burial in Catholic cemetery. Mary McMahon wife of Thady McMahon funeral from her late home. children survived. Mrs Elmira Barry Upham of Chelmsford buried from North Street home with Rev C A Howard and Rev C H Ellis officiating. burial at Centre cemetery.
Frank Dudley and Carrie Kk Smith were united in marriage at Paige Street Free Baptist Church parsonage on Saturday night with Rev A E Wilson officiating. The couple will reside in Lowell.
Mrs Thomas Don heads to Cans aan New Hampshire for summer. Fr ed eric B Greenhalge of the city among Harvard class day seniors. Alderman Peirce in London on the 18th planning stay in the great city. Mrs J F Phillips returns from four weeks trip through Vermont and Canada. Rev A E Wilson travels to Hastings New York to officiate a wedding. In New York recently Grand Union Broadway Pia L Bailey and wife Manhattan C Swift. Solon W Stevens delivers Fitchburg high school graduating class address Thursday forenoon. Capt Philip Reade joins Gen Shafter's staff near Santiago de Cuba after long service as army rifle inspector. Matinee musicale at Edward B Adams's Odd Fellows hall features pupils Annie Louisa Adams Elizabeth Shattuck Hattie Moran Ethel Henvene Churen Edith Greene Mae B Geeson Fannie S Upton.
Death notices from June listings include Harry Chaplin aged 19 years 7 months at 5 Clough Avenue with funeral at 2 oclock Tuesday. Charles Richardson 53 at 5 Porter Street. Bertha Lafleur 4 years 2 months at 66 Austin Street. Mrs Alexandre Lafontaine 39 at 1 Gershom Avenue. Mary Moran widow of William Moran at 165 Fayette Street. Also a fairground balloon event and a humorous ad note from Chicago Evening Post.
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