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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
8
Yesterday afternoon and evening were pleasant with a d to the east at night signaling possible rain. Light showers occurred early this forenoon. Clouds cleared by noon and the day turned fair. Barometer readings show 29.79 yesterday, 29.81 today, and 29.91 at midnight.
Boston reports warmer conditions for Massachusetts as Yaie tonight and Friday. The forecast notes rising temperatures for the next two days with clear to partly cloudy skies and light winds affecting coastal areas.
The notice lists plans for the Fourth of July celebration with a fireworks display led by Hon. Fisher H. Pearson and a team including Dr. Meigs, Col. Percy Parker, Prentiss Webster, and Geo Hi. Taylor at the soldiers fete. Also mentions a Swedenborgian service and Youth theft incident at Cryan's new store with a boy set to appear in police court.
Hon Charles D Palmer to officiate as starter at the horse event with judges Hon George EB Putnam George C Evans and George F Stiles. Road wagon race bans sulkies. Cake walk prize cake shown in Harry R son window as stunner. Prof Allen balloon ascent exhibit at Tilton Co window Central street. Bicycle and whip pet racing prizes on display today. Cake walkers rehearsed last night. Street railways plan service for 20 000 to the Fair grounds July 4. Advertising posters mount optimism for crowd with 1000 posters city wide and several hundred in Haverhill Lawrence and Nashua. Fakirs need no extra license at Fairgrounds. managers at 14 Market Street busy.
Michael Costello a telegraph lineman was arrested Wednesday in Nashua and is wanted by Hudson police for attempted criminal assault on the 16 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Montrose of Hudson. He was drunk when arrested and identified by Mrs Montrose. He will likely be arraigned in Hudson police court. Clearance sale by auction of 75 carriages Friday afternoon at Fay Bros and Hosford's.
Hundreds attended a postponed Oaklands lawn party in Lowell to raise funds for St. John's hospital. The event, held on multiple yards, featured lemonade cake crafts and a hurdy gurdy, with extensive lighting, moonlight, and lanterns. Key organizers included J E Burns and family, with significant support from local volunteers and Y M C I members.
At the Flora EB Stacey lodge I O G T Bay State hall meeting readings were delivered by Secretary Frederick Jones Archie Pelton John Woods James Hamilton and Laura McKinnon for the good of the order. Songs were performed by Archie Pelton Edward Gould and John Lee.
Deputy Moffat received word from Everett police that Annie Ryan of Lowell, an apparently demented woman, was found at the fairgrounds and had listed 20 Bridge Street, Lowell as her home. Local inquiry at that address found no knowledge of her.
Last night the Pawtucket church held a lawn party in aid of the church building fund on the grounds and in the house of Mr. Thomas Varnum in Varnum avenue. The decorations featured Japanese lanterns along bay windows verandas and on lanterned paths with gas jets. McElroy's orchestra played from a balcony while Miss Hattie Shaw and Miss Lilla Roach performed on mandolin and guitar. Refreshments included strawberries ice cream cake and lemonade laid out on lawn tables and guests marveled at the idyllic scene though service was by plain waiters rather than fairies.
Thur Marshall, William Bartlett, Ed ward Howe and C A Richardson lead a social affair with Mrs George B Coburn as general manager. Committees organize ice cream lemonade cake and candy with names including Mrs Benjamin Morrison Mrs Bean Mrs Ryan Mrs Joseph Wilson Mrs O Parke and others handling lemon aide cake and candy duties.
The Ladies Benevolent society of the Congregational church held a strawberry festival style social Wednesday night. Strawberries ices and cake enjoyed by many as Sewell and local talent presented piano cornet songs and readings. Mrs J Adams Bartlett oversaw the entertainment with Lawrence Marshall announcing. strawberries and ices served by Mrs A J Howe and Mrs Wm Mitchell.
Mrs James Leach hosted a Fourth street birthday party Tuesday for her grandson Harry W Leach. The lawn wore national colors with plants and streamers as entertainers Annabelle McKenzie Irene Smith Vera Wood Blanche Davis and Harry Leach performed after supper. A letter from Harrys father, a gold seeker who left Lowell in March for Alaska, was read.
Advertisement promoting booths and tents and flag supplies by Lowell Decorating Co at 140 Humphrey Street. Urges forethought and readiness for opportunities, touts Chamberlain’s remedy as cheaper health care, and notes sales outlets Ellingwood & Co. at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central corners.
Two teenagers, Violet Lee and Annie Foster, were arrested after police pursued two stolen bicycles through Lowell. Witnesses recounted a chase, and the pair, aged 18 and 17, admitted taking the wheels. authorities later learned Violet Lee’s real name is Bertha L. Morris, with a prior court record.
Patrick Murray international treasurer of the Bricklayers and Masons union visited the local union for an annual books inspection and reported the group in healthy financial shape and out of debt for the first time in three years.
James B. Casey of the South Ends issues a challenge to Emerald B. B. C. to a three or five game city championship series with a $100 purse, each side staking $50. An umpire unknown to both clubs will be chosen. Casey invites Emeralds to Mathews rooms Thursday at 8 to arrange.
Councilman Paige says he was in the aldermen's chamber Tuesday night and unaware a vote on the Andover street widening loan was underway. He arrived after the vote and had the clerk record him as voting in favor.
Important clearance sale announces Friday July 1 at 1,380 p Cc. F Keyes auctioneer will sell different manufacturers 75 carriages at Fay Bros and Hosford. Assortment is complete with leading designs, 30 second hand carriages in perfect running order. All new work warranted as private sale.
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