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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1898
Page
8
A hot June afternoon gave way to a severe storm with rain, thunder, and lightning that continued into the night. The next day stayed hot but breezy easing the heat, with today remaining oppressively warm. Weather indicators in Boston show showers and cooler conditions expected tonight and Tuesday.
The Lowell company’s mills close for two weeks after four weeks of operation with no break. Officials cite lack of orders due to the war as the primary cause. Local firms advertise musical instruments and home entertainment gear, with firms like Steinert’s and Fitchburg railroad promoting services and shipments.
A Sunday morning fire alarm from box 165 reported a blaze at Fred W Sanborn’s barn on 44 Fred Street. The building had been unused for hours and losses are estimated at about 1200 dollars. A second alert from Hapgood Mattress Co on High Street proved false, likely caused by a thunderstorm’s lightning.
Massachusetts representatives and visitors journeyed from Boston to Trenton New Jersey for the Ancient Order of Hibernians session beginning tomorrow. It was the largest delegation ever sent from the state, with James Sullivan of Middlesex County among the delegates.
A bright sky and record temperatures drew crowds to Lakeview Park with about 12 000 people visiting in the afternoon and 10 000 more in the evening to enjoy the air and band concerts. Borjes Band performed at Lakeview Park while the Second Regiment Band of Ashna provided music for several hours to sweltering crowds.
A fragmented listing shows contributions from C. H. Hanson & Co and G Gerrish with time stamps around 1:00 and 5% notes. It appears as a busy ledger or receipt column with abbreviations and stray letters, lacking full names or clear context.
Central M. E. church held a picnic at Long Pond on Saturday with weather disrupting sports but boats providing the main pleasure. First Congregational church members enjoyed their annual outing at Willow Dale the same day, finding leisure amid the warm conditions.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla creates a hearty appetite and tones the stomach so all food is properly digested, implying relief from distress after meals. The tone is promotional, urging readers to use the remedy for better digestion and satisfaction.
Plugger Bill Martin of Lowell defeated Harry Elkes in a 60 mile race at the Charles River track Saturday. Martin set world records from 34 to 50 miles and won a $3500 purse amid a fierce wind and intense pacing by his fleet of pacemakers. Elkes finished about six and a quarter laps behind, while Martin smiled on the crowd after a hard fought, record chasing performance.
Private George Dunlavey of Company C Sixth regiment at Camp Alger seeks discharge due to home sickness. Surgeon Marion and the lieutenant of Company A have tendered their resignations. Don’t die by finches get well Maltox.
The Zion cricket club were dismissed for 18 as Mohair dominated with 76 runs. Aveyard and Humphreys shared the tight bowling, knocking Zion batsmen into trouble while Southam finished 43 not out for the winners. Chippendale and others offered resistance for Zion but fell short.
Lowell runners dominate on Hav erhill Main Street track, with F L McCarthy of Andover narrowly overtaking Moses Jackson of Lawrence in the five mile pursuit. D C Hanchett of South Natick breaks the unpaced five mile distance record in 2 minutes 24 seconds, while Ingraham of Lynnfield and Moran of Chelsea set a tandem mile handicap record. Hanchett also wins the one mile and one mile tandem handicaps, Chase breaks collarbone in mile event, and Edwards leads the 2 50 class with Stevens and McGowan placed.
The Boston YMCA relay race from Boston Public Library to Wamesit Lowell and back, 50 miles, postponed from May 28, finished in 2 hours 35 minutes 52 seconds. R. E. B. Jones, W. Bagley, Oscar McFarland, Frank N. Coe and others posted fast 10 mile legs, with Dr W F Cummings earning fastest relay prize amid heat and wind. Souvenirs awarded to all five starters.
Fido, a Lowell whippet trained by George Lees, lost the great handicap 200 yard race at Allen's Bicycle and Athletic Field by six inches to Barlow's Hairpin amid a tense final heat. Semi finals had Fido beating Bonnie Boy, but the 21 yard and six yard handicaps for Hairpin and Buck proved too much.
The odds shifted from 6 to 1 against Fido after he won the preliminary heats and beat Broken Leg by 8 yards, with a 28 yard handicap in the final. About $1000 changed hands on the result. Mr Lees offers an exhibition race at the Fair grounds on July 4 for soldiers relief, pitting Fido against Don and others at varied distances and handicaps. He also notes a $150 offer for Fido before leaving Fall River.
A crowd of several hundred watched two exciting trotting races in the Central Massachusetts circuit at Riverside Park Hudson Saturday afternoon. The events were fiercely competitive with strong finishes. J A Thomas of Middleboro served as starting judge. entrants included Evans Merriam S and Greenlaw Raven Boy from Hudson.
A Saturday afternoon runaway in Merrimack square caused a collision near the Concord river bridge. An Estabrook wagon struck a Geeson horse attached to a light buggy carrying two women, who escaped injury while both horses suffered severe wounds from broken shafts and gear.
Jeremiah Courtley 70, of 28 Winter Street, was intoxicated when he fell in front of an inbound electric car on Gorham Street near Winter Street around 9 15 last night. He sustained two head gashes and an eight inch leg wound, was placed on the car, taken to the waiting room, and then to St. John’s Hospital. Doctors said no internal injuries are suspected and he should recover.
John and Stephen Holloran, aged 11 and 7 years 3 months, drowned Saturday in the Western canal near Plush mill while bathing without parental consent. Bodies recovered at 3.30 Sunday morning by Undertaker Molloy, found within ten feet of where they sank. Parents unnamed.
Lowell banks urge customers to attach a two cent revenue stamp to all checks drawn on or issued by banks after July 1 1898 and to cancel stamps with initials and date as required by the war revenue act. Carter Balsam ad promotes 25 to 50 cent bottle sizes at Carter Sherburne drug store on Merrimack and Bridge.
An advertisement asserts Burdock Blood Bitters regulate the stomach and bowels naturally and quickly, claiming relief from constipation and related discomfort for all users.
Mattox promises vigor and strength at the event. Hood's Pills advertised as cure for liver complaint biliousness indigestion and headache claims easy use with a 25 cent price.
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