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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
8
In June the sun rises around 4.10 and sets about 7.25 with a day length near 15.15 hours while the moon sets around 9.24 p.m. The calendar notes shorter nights and extended evening light typical of early summer.
Yesterday afternoon remained fine as a northwest breeze strengthened into a cool night. Morning was breezy and nearly cloudless, described as the most perfect type of day to close the month. Barometer readings hovered around 29.5 inches with temperatures around 83 degrees.
The June 30 1900 issue of the Lowell Daily Courier presents brief news items and notices from Lowell Massachusetts and surrounding events. It highlights local happenings, civic briefs, and community notices typical of a small city newspaper at the turn of the century.
The article urges readers to visit Louis Alexander on Central Street for fashionable garments and notes Hammocks are available at Thompson Hardware from 75 cents to 6 dollars. It also announces an open air service tomorrow at 3 15 PM on the common at Te wksbury with addresses and music, inviting all to attend.
On Saturday July 7 Country Week begins citywide canvassing to locate worthy poor and sick to benefit from a week in the country. The committee requests contributions from all sources to fund the effort, with funds sent to Edward Ellingwood at Central and Merrimack streets. Contributions will be acknowledged weekly through the papers.
A dated statement shows multiple donors to the St John’s hospital debt fund with small credits listed next to names such as DR RARITY, Quinn, Andrew McGuire, W Woods, GEOOMIN, WVEMa DAUISTAN, ALON Giveciesccusscctesccs, Timothy Donahue, OW. BROVG, Thomas Hickman, and John Garden Poe RWC. The totals indicate aggregate funding progress toward the designated debt fund.
Trustees announce the outpatient department staff for the year starting July 1, 1900 at Lowell General Hospital corner of John and Lee streets. Named are R. W. Parker M D B H Pillsbury M D G L Van Deursen M D I H Lambert M D C H Leland M D Elizabeth Newcomb M D and house physician F H Coffin Ph G M D of Varnum avenue.
A band concert is scheduled at Lakeview on Sunday afternoon and evening. The American band will be assisted by members of the Heraldquare Comedy company. Matinee from 3 to 5 and evening program from 7 30 to 9 40.
Helen Frances Huntington of Galneaville Georgia testifies to Grape-Nuts as wholesome nourishing food aiding sustained brain work. She describes prior poor results from meat juice and other regimens, then success eating hot milk and Grape-Nuts at supper, noting increased alertness and night mental activity.
The high school fielded one of its best teams in years under Managers Scannell and Captain Drury. Donaldson pitched effectively, Perry batted well, Scannell and Drury made key plays, O’Sullivan excelled at third, J Scannell and Morrison sparked the infield, Russell and Bean added solid defense, and Murphy provided numerous sensational catches and base running highlights.
Jimmie Moran has been barred from professional cycling until August after extended board of control deliberations by the N C A. A. He previously rode as an amateur in Lowell and Lynn and suffered an injury. Moran urged registration as amateur, while others discuss local sport in Lowell and Centralville.
Cyclists from the Y M C A hold a three-division ride starting at 1.00, 1.20, and 2.00 from the association on Hurd street to Salem and back. Riders register at local buildings and the association, receive a punch-tag at checkpoints, with aims to attract a larger turnout.
A benefit dance at Runels hall honored James Welsh who lost his leg in the winter cold. Music by the Cadet Orchestra. Officers included General Merager, J J O Connell as assistant manager, James Walsh floor director, Frank Mahoney assistant floor director, W Riley aids, M Riley chief aid, C Kegan D Donohue, T Brosnan J Delivan J Sheehan C Welch, reception committee members T D Finnegan D Lane D Murphy H Lynch J Whalen J J Lynch J Bailey John Finnegan J McCaffrey.
A man fell from a car on Collinsville Thursday night and lay unconscious for about 15 minutes. His injuries were not judged serious though the incident prompted a call for caution. The man’s name could not be learned. A reference to “Boys” and powder, cartridges, and revolvers at Thompson Hard appears in the fragmentary text.
About 200 people enjoyed Burkes first trolley party to Belle Grove last night. Special cars left the square at 8 and 8 30 o clock and returned at midnight with Atwood s orchestra playing 21 numbers. The crowd dispersed reluctantly as a river breeze cooled the evening. Officers included General manager John M Coughlin and assistant Joseph Shannon with floor directors John Shea and James McGarrahan.
Supt. Davis orders officers to patrol commons and parks to arrest cyclists who ride on the walks. Citizens complain of late incidents and accidents from reckless riders who ignore pedestrians rights. Davis asserts cyclists have no more right to the walks than those in downtown streets.
The Courier reports that readers noticed and saw advertisements from local businesses in the latest issue, highlighting continued advertiser presence and audience engagement across the paper.
Public auction to sell about 149 acres of land at the N H Granite Co lodge property near Manchester. Sale set for July 3 1900 with two stores eleven rooms three cellars and income around $30 monthly when rented. Prospective bidders urged to view property at any time and deposit $200 when struck off.
A piano recital under Miss Anna May Gould last night at Mr D W Ramsdell s residence drew a full audience of pupils and friends. Over 70 pupils performed with credit, with many listed as contributors and graduating students for 1899 1900 including Minna Adams Inez Beal Lena Cloyd Florence Cutter Vir ginia Cutter Clara Cutter Ester Cutter Grace Hadley Hop Hathaway Mary Kitchen Leah Livermore Alice Marsh Florence Marsh Julia Murphy Ruth Nash Amy Van Tassel and many others.
Vesper Country Club hosts a ladies day at the island this afternoon and evening June 0 1990 featuring a handicap mixed foursome 18 hole medal golf. Entries before 2 pm, play after 10 am, 50 cent entry, prizes for best gross and net. Band concert 3 30 to 7 pm by the American band with Prof Taylor euphonium. Lunch 5 90 to 7 pm on the lawn. If stormy, postponed to early fall. Miss Sarah H Ames captain of the women’s golf team. Bus/train schedules listed for Boston to Middlesex Street.
At a meeting of the directors of Traders' National Bank the 4 percent semiannual dividend was declared payable by check July 1 to stockholders of record June 30.
Commencement at Huntington hall honors thirteen training school graduates and a larger group from Colburn grammar. Hon. W. W. Stetson spoke on future duties of teachers and civic progress, praising Lowell’s dual normal and training school system.
The Lakeview theatre presents a strong bill with Litchfielda Lenton Bros and Mrs Lenton delivering hits in both matinee and evening shows. Other acts satisfy, and an open air concert at Lakeview Sunday afternoon and evening will feature the Litchfields and Mrs Lenton from the Herald Square Comedy company.
Wedding gift ideas highlighted with framed pictures and mirrors in square or oval frames. Claims the largest line and lowest prices at Maker's Art Store located on John and Merrimack streets, under Marble Bank. Contact Tel. 865-4.
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