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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
8
Boston reports yesterday afternoon and evening mild with a comfortable breeze. This morning turns hot and dry after noon with a high near 80. For Massachusetts, showers and cooler tonight, fair Thursday, southwest winds.
The itemized notice highlights Pelham Cigars and a prompt to try Horne's coat, followed by Morse's hacks and Thompson Hardware Company offerings. It advertises carriage dusters parlor dusters dust brushes and sponges in all sizes with telephone contact for the Thompson Hardware Company.
A lawn party was held last night on the grounds of Mr F J Flemings at 393 High Street by the Central ille lodge of Rebekahs to fund regalia for the degree staff. Flowers lanterns and refreshments set a cheerful scene as Eugene Grosse led a tambourine dance and a happy crowd enjoyed a perfect evening.
Lowell's Journalistic Field grows cosmopolitan as a Greek weekly is planned for Lowell. Prof. Michael Satros is expected to run the new venture, signaling expanded cultural offerings and linguistic reach in the city.
A runaway horse caused excitement on Central Street early last evening with no serious damage. A woman riding a wheel near Warren Street was saved from severe injury when the horse collided with a post, throwing the animal down and halting its dangerous rush.
A celebrated piece described as one of the most beautiful and pathetic musical compositions. Attend the pianola performance at Steinert's temple of music for a daily recital at 3 p.m. A musical treat no one can afford to miss.
The seventh annual graduating exercises of the training school for nurses will be held at the Lowell General hospital on Varnum avenue Thursday June 28 at 3 30 p m A general invitation is extended.
Report to the citizen notes that the Marin block on Merrimack street with 15 to 20 people was missed by census enumerators. Joseph H Legare of 15 Marsh street says his home with seven people was overlooked by the census taker.
A Pittsburg Pennsylvania reader praises Postum Cereal as a healthier drink, noting relief from nerves and kidney issues after quitting coffee. She recounts a doctor’s warning and a friend’s surprise at Postum’s flavor, urging discretion about making her name public.
The second class of 33 graduates received diplomas from Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells. The ceremony featured music by Miss Sawtelle and Mrs. Carrie Davis Gilman, readings, and remarks by Edwin R. Seaver on education, duty, and public service. The event, held in the lecture hall, included decoration with laurel and the presence of Mayor Crowley and other officials.
A long address by Mrs. Wells urged graduates to avoid egotism and faddishness, embracing sympathy and resilience. Miss Helen Theresa Holland presented a plaster frieze, and lessons on art and teaching followed. A 5:30 to 7:30 alumnae reception featured daisies and laurel, with faculty and juniors assisting, ending in music and dancing.
The Board of School Superintendents adopted a resolution favoring a right slant penmanship system, suggesting it would improve legibility and ease instruction. Principals may continue vertical writing, but Jasper predicts most will revert to the old slant system amid business opposition to vertical schooling.
The St John s Festival wind up last night at Associate hall with a banquet for about 600 guests. Champagne s orchestra provided music as J H Guilletesq presided. Toasts by Rev Fr Campeau on The Clergy Dr Lamoureau on Canada and United States and Aime Gauthier on Our Societies. The hall was decorated with bunting plants and evergreens. the event was a grand success.
Tomorrow afternoon June 28 1900 at five o clock the auctioneers Shaw and G W Pearson offer at bonafide auction at least twenty of thirty nine lots on Princeton Woolf Columbia Cornell and Colby streets. Lots vary from 4609 to 9000 square feet with frontages 60 to 120 feet near Middlesex street and Wood street. Purchasers to deposit 50 as soon as a lot is struck off with two thirds of price to remain on mortgage. The sale closes a partnership as one owner seeks funds for Porto Rico business.
The Lowell board of police granted common victualer licenses to multiple applicants including James Murphy and Samuel Boothroyd, with withdrawals by Desmartis and Connerty. Special officers were appointed without pay, and a circular warning licensees to strictly follow the law was ordered. Additional patrols were set for Market Street weekend disorder, and a July 4 1900 license registration plan was approved with stenographer support.
List of contributors from Harvard Brewing Company and many individuals donating toward the hospital debt. Names include Harvard Brewing Company 100 dollars and numerous others giving 1 to 5 dollars or less, with several 50 cent and 25 cent gifts. The long roster reflects broad community support.
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