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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1898
Page
1
A poem about the moonlit pines by Helen EF Harrison appears in the July Ladies' Home Journal. The page also notes soldiers’ fete attire, a fair with 10 cent children's admissions, and weather and farm observations. A railroad wreck update reports one death and multiple injuries, with H S Mapes of Troop H dying from crushed legs and abdominal injuries.
A surgeon at McHenry reports one new yellow fever case in town and another found four miles out in the country. The illness was observed Thursday and yesterday. Extra size knee pants advertised at Steele's on Prescott street.
Word arrived that John Gorham of Providence died yesterday in Chase City Virginia at 4 o clock in the afternoon. He was born in Providence November 18, 1820 and was a son of Jabez Gorham founder of the Gorham Manufacturing Company.
Lexington Kentucky June 27 General John S Williams known as Gero Gordo aged 86 is believed to be dying. He resides in Montgomery County and was a United States senator with a noted service record in the Mexican War and the Confederate army.
Friday at 1 30 p m auctioneer C F Keyes will sell 75 carriages for various manufacturers at Fay Bros and Hosford. The collection includes all shine and popular designs with 380 second hand carriages in good running order. New work warranted as private sale. Also Combination underwear at E D Steele Co 1 a suit. Mrs Luther W Faulkner of this city is critically ill in Billerica.
Navy bulletin reports Yale arrived with troops as Captain Sigsbee says off San Juan Porto Rico the Spanish unprotected cruiser and torpedo boat destroyer Terror attacked. Terror struck St Paul three times killing one officer and two men, wounding others, then towed to harbor in a sinking condition. Cruiser and gunboat later backed to forts under $1500 bonds.
Miss Lilla M. Phelps profiles the Old Manse and nearby colonial homes on Monument Street in Concord. The piece highlights the Manse’s Hawthorne connection, the battle ground, and the Elisha Jones house, noting historic rooms, wallpaper, and inscriptions as part of the town’s cultural heritage.
Washington reports orders issued for immediate sailing of a large force to reinforce Shafter. Nine thousand men will depart from Snyder's Second division of the Fourth army corps from Tampa, with the start set for today.
London reports from multiple sources that Spain has purchased the armored cruiser O'Higgins. The vessel, last seen near the Cape Verde islands, was said to be aboard a transport carrying Spanish sailors to take command.
Baquiri Cuba June 28 A Spanish spy captured by the Cubans reports that Spaniards in Santiago believe the Americans suffered heavily in Friday’s fighting. The Spanish loss was very heavy and there is very little food in Santiago.
The St Louis commissary started sending aid to Cuba with 17 carloads of canned tomatoes dispatched to Tampa yesterday for transport to Cuban troops.
The high school admission committee met Saturday night and set the passing rank at 60 percent for the recent exam. Thirty one candidates were admitted: John Carney Joseph McOsker James McDermott Annie E Ryan Susie M Cutter Henry W Packer James Kelly Katherine Kelleher John Farrington F B Thissell Agnes R Masson Katie McGovern William H O’Meara Theresa Sharkey Joseph Blais Mary Mack John A Hill Mary A Brown Susie Gallagher Arthur Mosley Henry McDonald Charles R Church John Sullivan Otis E Dustin Kitty A Kearns William H Giblin Ethel Mowe Chester H Parker Lillie Huntting Mary J Dalton Joseph P Swift.
Several Lowell delegates head to London for the world Sunday school convention. Rev. Smith Thomas Ford from First Baptist, Miss E. May Calef, Miss Bessie Hovey from Kirk Street, and Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Bigelow from Eliot church sail from Boston on the Catalonia. President George H. Taylor sails on the Canada for seven weeks to England on business for C. I. Hood. A temporary president of the common council will be elected.
Lieut Ashburn and Seventh U S Heavy Artillery recruiting officers at room 11 Hildreth building in Spindle City receive a flood of enlistment applicants today. The lieutenant will stay as long as the flow continues with about 300 men to be selected if possible. Dr Burnham appointed examining surgeon to start when weighing scales arrive from Boston. The preliminary tests are strict and few applicants will be rejected.
The President issued a proclamation extending the blockade in Cuba to the southern coast from Cape Frances to Cape Cruz, inclusive, and also blockading San Juan, Porto Rico. Washington notes the extension broadens maritime restrictions in the region as of June 28.
The troopship Panther arrived off Sandy Hook this morning and anchored near Tompkinsville, New York, as June 28 reports noted.
San Francisco dispatch reports the fourth expedition to the Philippines will likely sail on July 9. The move follows earlier deployments and accompanies preparations by military and naval authorities.
Joseph U. Desrochers, charged with rape against Mary F. Pelletier, appeared before Judge Meadley this morning and the case was continued to July 6. Desrochers remains in custody on the $1500 bond.
Parishioners and pastors gather at Branch Street tabernacle for a farewell to Rev O E Mallory tonight. Present are Rev H W O Millington Rev C L Merriam Rev Bowley Green Rev Thomas B Sayer Jr Rev W A Morang and Rev I B Leclaire with letters from Rev S T Ford and Rev J M Greene read. Mrs Jennie Mallory Palmer to sing.
A travelogue through Concord highlighting the Wright tavern and Unitarian church on Lexington Street, the Tolman house, Surette's block, and the John Lee and Joseph Hunt homes. It describes the colonial interiors, Thoreau’s hut furnishings at the Antiquarian Society, and the Heywood and Alcott-era landmarks on theLexington road, noting the town’s Revolutionary roots and notable residents.
A 16 year old rider from Moody street, Clifton Wilson son of Daniel H Wilson, drowned yesterday at Harmony Grove during a Highland school picnic. He joined boating and swimming with graduates, became overheated and sank despite divers efforts. The tragedy halted events and he was a known local wheelman with race entries last year.
Funeral services were conducted at St. Joseph's church for Mrs. Alexander Lafontaine with a solemn requiem mass by Rev. Fr. Nolin assisted by Fr. Gagnon and Fr. Marion. Interment followed at St. Joseph's cemetery. Pallbearers included Alexander Bourke and W. Cadorette among others. Undertaker Albert directed the arrangements. A second funeral in Lowell paid last respects to the two Halloran children who drowned near the Plush mill. The service at their Franklin Court home featured two white hearses and about 20 hacks. Parents Stephen and Ellen Halloran received wide sympathy as floral tributes included two wreaths inscribed Sons and various lilies and pinks. Burial was at Catholic cemetery with Undertaker C. H. Molloy in charge.
Auction sale to close out remaining framed pictures mirrors and related items on Wednesday June 29 at 2 o clock. Highest bidder wins regardless of price with all stock new or near new and offered at fraction of cost. Ladies seats provided and all are invited to attend this season’s final sale.
Cheviot shirts with white neck band sold at a special weekly price of 22.5 each, down from the usual 0.0. This promotional line advertises a low unit cost for dress shirts during the period.
On Monday at 4 PM at the Immaculate Conception parochial residence, William H. Sullivan and Elizabeth Conerton were married by Rev. Dennis A. Sullivan. Best man was Daniel Sullivan and bridesmaid Margaret Conerton. A reception followed at 32 West Third street. The couple will reside at 32 West Third street.
William L Harris, son of the Rev Dr William J Harris of Nashua and a Dartmouth graduate, has passed his examinations at Harvard Law School and entered the office of Burke Corbett in this city.
Charles F. Richardson of West Newton Massachusetts died here on June 26 aged 63. Funeral services will be held at the family home 5 Porter street on Wednesday afternoon at 2 15 o clock. Friends invited.
In Boston on June 22, George Arthur Penniman married Marion Currier Gragg of Boston in a simple ceremony. The couple will reside in Boston and begin domestic life together.
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