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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1898

Page

8

Weather Bulletin Snapshot

A brief weather note lists time stamps and readings. Temperature near 70 degrees, barometer around 29.88 to 29.90 inches. Provides a concise snapshot of conditions for yesterday and today in the 12 TM to 12 TM interval.

Massachusetts Weather Outlook Tonight

The report notes showers and thunderstorms across Massachusetts tonight with clearing by Wednesday. Skies may briefly brighten as a fair spell follows later in the week.

Massachusetts

Centralville notices and sales of leased land

The item lists a church picnic postponed to Wednesday June 29 with a church trip at 9 a m, announces Lowell Decorating Co services for decorating and flagpoles, and notes J E Conant Co selling buildings on leased land in Little Canada with bids by H E Shaw at 265 and Morris Carney at 1875.

Wilson Mer’k Street Centralville M. E Lowell Decorating Co Humphrey Street Little Canada J. E. Conant & Co H. E. Shaw Morris Carney

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier

An advertisement praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla as part of America’s greatest medicine and defense, claiming it is the one true blood purifier. The pitch emphasizes health benefits and moral vigor associated with the product.

America Hood

Pirates of Penzance Delights At Opera House

Andrews Opera company presented Gilbert and Sullivan at the Opera House to a large audience. Miss Myrta French starred as Mabel Stanley with strong singing and acting, joined by Miss Margaret Sands as Ruth and Frank W. Walters as Frederick. The cast also included Major General Stanley played by Thomas Johnson and B L Weston as the pirate king. The chorus performed well amid some illness. The Pirates will be repeated tonight and Cavalleria Rusticana joins the bill tomorrow with a hoped Santuzza performance from Miss French.

Andrews Opera Company Opera Myrta French Mabel Stanley Margaret Sands Ruth Frank W. Walters Cavalleria Rusticana Miss French Santuzza

Web Drawers Hold Meeting in Burkes Hall

Despite the heat the Web Drawers held a regular meeting in Burkes hall with President Hadward McNamara presiding. They awarded dance badges to June 11 participants and voted thanks to the Carders and Pickers union. An executive meeting is planned for Thursday evening next followed by a dance.

Burkes’ Hall Hadward McNamara Carders and Pickers’ Union

Thieves Sentenced in Cambridge Superior Court

John Ware and Mora Burke arrested May 11 for larceny from Miss Breé t's house on Ap perton street were sentenced yesterday in Cambridge Superior Court. Ware received 2 years and 10 months in state prison and the woman 2 years and X months.

John Ware Mora Burke Miss Breé

Kitson Increases Time At Local Machine Shop

The Kitson machine shop extends shifts with a five day week of nine hours daily from 7 am to 5 pm. The plant previously ran 40 hours weekly and workers receive a five hour weekly increase.

Kitson

Roof Fire Doused Quickly on Lawrence Street

A small roof fire on a house opposite the Lawrence Street engine house yesterday afternoon was extinguished by Hose 11 without sounding an alarm. Damage reported as slight.

Lawrence Street

Lincoln Club Elects Officers Meeting Next Thursday

The Lincoln club will hold its semi annual meeting in Wyman's exchange club rooms next Thursday evening in June to elect officers and conduct routine club business.

Lincoln Club Wyman’s Exchange

Lowell Training School Graduates 24 Teachers Tonight

The Lowell Training school held commencement exercises at High School hall as 24 graduates received diplomas from Superintendent A K Whitcomb. Dr Gertrude Edmund, Dr Lysander Dickerman, and school officials attended with musical selections by the American orchestra. Addresses praised women’s education, with Dr Dickerman arguing for the power and home foundations of mothers. diplomas were awarded to 24 graduates, with further grammar department diplomas and a reception concluding the evening.

Lysander Dickerman Supt. Whitcomb Miss Edmund Lowell A.K. Whitcomb High School Gertrude Edmund New York City A. K. Whitcomb Andrew G. Swapp Messrs. Stearns Thompson Swapp Worthen Street Dickerman Whitcomb Edmund Egypt England Christina Mary Kane Dr. Edmund Russell Sage Father Edson Warren Colburn Agnes Bailey Evangeline C. Demers M. Josephine Donahue Addie E. Edwards Maud E. Green Margaret F. Howe Elizabeth D. Hovey Bertha MacCue Flora Abbey Owen Florence Rowell Alice D. Sunbury Mary G. Tunney Harriet L. Wheeler L. Blanche Brigham Mabel Edna Brown Etta Genevieve Burns Mary Isabel Dame Anna J. Devine Margaretta I. Foye Julia Anne Kenney Katharine Law Sarah Frances McCort Elizabeth T. Moore Annie Louise Murphy Grammar Department George Joseph Allen Clara Bell Barry Mary Gertrude Blake Ella Irene Brennan Francis J. Callahan Henry F. Costello John M. Cooney Pearle Leslie Crafts Helena G. Doyle Mary Aloysia Grey Herbert @. Healey Ethel Reed Johnson George R. Keeler Katherine E. McDermott Katherine M. McGuire Emma Beatrice Palm Katherine M

Military mascots at Camp Alger stir camp spirit with pets

The Washington Post notes mascots for Sixth and Ninth Massachusetts units. Billy Phalanx, a Seabright bantam from Company C, mourns a comrade left behind. Couchee, the Irish bull terrier owned by Worcester’s Emmet Guards, travels to Cuba in spirit, famed for parading before the first sergeant. A kitten gifted in Philadelphia now decorates Capt. Greig’s tent.

Sixth Camp Alger Washington Post Massachusetts Billy Decatur National Guard Billy Philadelphia Alexander Greig Couchee Michael McCarthy Worcester Emmet Guards Ninth M. Horan P. J. Princeville Framingham Cuba Elvilian South Framingham

Hannafin Breen Wedding At St Peter's Residence

William Hannafin and Miss Annie L Breen wed at St Peter's parochial residence with Rev Michael Rowan officiating. Bride wore brown. bridesmaid Nora Short. best man John R Shea. Couple left for a wedding tour and will reside on Middlesex Street after returning.

William Hannafin Annie Ll. Breen St. Peter's Michael Rowan Nora Short John R. Shea

Safford and Schofield Wed at Bride’s Father Home

Harry N. Safford of East Chelmsford and Maria J. Schofield of this city were married on June 25 at the bride’s father Benjamin Schofield home with Rev. N. W. Matthews officiating.

Harry N. Safford East Chelmsford Maria J. Schofield Benjamin Schofield Rev. N. W. Matthews

Cadets Gift Colt Revolver to Their Instructor

Officers of the Lowell High School regiment presented Capt. Alexander Greig Jr. with a Colt revolver as a token of appreciation. In a letter dated June 20 1898 the cadets praised his integrity zeal and influence. Greig responded from Camp Alger June 24 1898 thanking the cadets for their friendship and recalling joyful days with the unit.

High Alexander Greig, Jr Lowell Alexander Greig Lowell High School Charles C. Wilson L. NI Greig Camp Alger Chas. C. Wilson Mass Aa Sae

Mass Volunteer Aid association seeks statewide aid

The Massachusetts Volunteer Aid association, led by Eben S. Draper and Henry L. Higginson, has opened offices in Boston and purchased the hospital ship Bay State. More than $11,000 has been raised for furnishings. The auxiliary branch, led by Molly Varnum chapter, plans ward chairmen offices across Lowell area towns to organize sewing and donations.

Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association Eben S. Draper Hopedale Henry L. Higginson Boston Commonwealth Building Mt. Vernon Street McKinley Bay State Grand Old State Auxiliary Society Molly Varnum Lowell W. S. Lamson Nesmith Street Chas. BE. Paige Thorndike Street H. C. Fuller Branch Street H. M. Thompson Pawtucket Street Ward Solon W. Stevens Tyler Park Adelbert Ames Andover Street Chelmsford C. E. A. Bartlett North Tewksbury George Trull Tewksbury Frank H. Farmer Dracut Calvin Richardson Tyngsboro C. B. Johnson B. F. Butler

More Recruits Wanted for Seventh U S Heavy Artillery

The Seventh U S Heavy Artillery opened a recruiting office in the Hil dreth building seeking 100 recruits at once. Officers Ashburn and Johnson lead the effort with Rook Newman and Hearn assisting. Recruits will be sent to Fort Warren or Winthrop after muster, with a physician likely to conduct physicals. Service is three years with options after the war. Oscar P. Ellis has 30 to 40 names enlisted for the United States Engineer corps awaiting orders. If muster occurs at the armory, Adjt. Gen. Dalton must grant permission. Sergt. Aspin laments missing the Ninth, while Sergt. Kittredge and Corp. Dodge may be left behind if the Sixth is ordered out.

U. S. Heavy Artillery Hildreth Ashburn Sergt Johnson Rook Newman Hearn Forts Warren Winthrop Oscar P. Ellis United States Engineer Corps Adjt Dalton Carr Ellis Sergt. Aspin Cuba Sergt. Kittredge Corp. Dodge

Glorious Fourth horse races outlined for fair grounds

The committee in City Hall laid out a four race program for July 4 at the fair grounds to aid soldiers relief. Prizes total 275 with 5 entrance fees per event. Entries to Dr. Charles R. Wood by June 30. Ex Alderman Tryder to lead sports program. balloon outfit arrived. bicycle racing details discussed.

Bennett Fair Grounds Soldiers’ Relief Fund Aldermanic Committee City Hall Charles R. Wood Box Lowell Mass

Soldiers fete tickets on sale for Butler grounds event

Tickets for the soldiers fete at Gen Butler grounds on Andover street are on sale in downtown stores or at the grounds Thursday afternoon or evening. Arrangements are underway with a large work force, illumination and decorations promise fairy beauty, and the program will keep attendees late. Supper for several hundred is planned from 25 cents up. Many police officers wish to attend, and firemen offer services if needed.

Gen. Butler Andover Street

Police and Knights of Columbus Baseball Clash Near Chag non's Grove

The Police defeated the Knights of Columbus 19 to 16 in a daytime game at Chag non's Grove yesterday afternoon.

Knights of Columbus Chagnon’s Grove

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