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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
8
Yesterday's mild and bright conditions gave way to a delightful today as snow rapidly melted. Forecast indicates fair weather tonight and Friday in Massachusetts with warmer temperatures and rising barometer readings.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports news from Lowell and surrounding areas dated Thursday March 8 1900. Coverage includes local events, politics, business, and community notices with concise reports and updates typical of a morning newspaper card.
The Thompson Hardware Co. advertises half price horse blankets to close out the season and features a full line of bicycles including Columbia chainless, Hartford, Stormer, and Pennant models. Charles H. Clapp & Co. reports a choice cargo of horses weighing 1000 to 1700 pounds at Sales stable, 27 Cushing street.
Goodwin introduces screen paint made in Lowell at 11 Thorndike Street Livingstone's block. Unlike typical asphaltum and lampblack mixtures that last a year, Goodwin's paint is claimed to endure at least three years. Demand has surged from local manufacturers and friends who found other products useless.
The death yesterday of Thomas F P Murray aged six from internal injuries after a fall at play with two companions on a Saturday. He was the son of Michael and Mary Murray of Dummer Street. Doctors treated him but all efforts to save him failed.
Professor B F Early spoke to a large Prescott hall audience on Brain and Body. He explained body mind relations and the merits of phrenology, noting his American Institute of Phrenology training. The lecture opens a season series.
Burkes face Milford in a thrilling game at Associate Hall. Next Tuesday P A C and Fitchburg Y M C U meet there. Fitchburg Y M C U, a top state team, has previously defeated the Burkes of this city.
Girls and women are invited to attend the special meetings at the Young Women's Christian Association guided by Mrs. Christie of Albany New York, with sessions each evening at 7 30 o'clock.
Two fires within eight days at Mrs. Soule’s boarding house on Cabot Street prompt investigations by police inspectors and the state fire marshal. A drunken young woman resident is accused by the owner, who claims she suggested the arsons to collect insurance.
Prof J Wesley Churchill of Andover entertained a large Highland Congregational Church audience in Lowell last night. The program opened with Mrs Field's organ recital followed by Churchill's readings from Longfellow, Stowe, and Matthewson, including Hamlet and a humorous two runaways sketch. The performance received warm remarks, with Churchill praised for charm, pathos, and humor, and a return visit anticipated.
Dr Gage outlines a hospital work paper presented to Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary noting 50 years of progress in hospital care and urging district nursing integrated with outpatient services. A committee was appointed to liaise with staff. plan backed by trustees and executive committee. next meeting set for April at Mrs Leggin Trull's.
The Young People’s Society of High Street Church held a trolley party to Billerica Centre last evening with about 100 attendees. Entertainment included piano solos by Inez Turnbull Alma Nelson Chester Kennedy and Gertrude Fox plus Ed Turnbull Frank Morse Mrs Conant and William Clark. Recitations by John Paul Pytzer and William Greenleaf and a piano duet by Haven Hill and Margarette Pierce.
About 65 members of General Fiske lodge of Good Templars enjoyed a brisk ride to West Chelmsford for songs readings and speeches with Nabnassett lodge. Archie Pelton acted as master of ceremonies as Lowell members returned home after a pleasant evening. Caledonian club held a well attended meeting with initiations and social time. Centralville lodge I O O F conferred four initiations and celebrated the eighth birth day with addresses and music. Birene lodge Good Templars debated one membership proposal and featured a varied program of readings music and humor. Grand Secretary Sarah Leonard and Grand Councillor J Sydney Hitchins will visit next week for a rare gathering.
In the Highland club hall last night Miss Stella Cheney hosted her pupils for the second annual reception. The hall, floral decorations by Harvey B. Greene, was filled beyond capacity as fancy dances impressed guests with notable skill. The hit was a character dance portraying four club members known for late hours, with wives in night robes adding humor. The event featured a solo dance by Miss Marion Spencer and a naval dance by four young Misses. The year’s pageant, with Spring Summer Autumn Winter and February 29, drew praise for its execution. Roses presented to Miss Cheney by her pupils. Hibbard's Orchestra provided music as T J O'Donnell presided as floor manager.
The Westford Republican caucus named candidates for the upcoming election. Town clerk Gilman J. Wright. selectman Wesley C. Hawkes. treasurer Namum H. Wright. assessor Samuel L. Taylor. overseer of the poor Albert R. Choate. school committee John C. Abbott for one year and Rev L H Buckshorn and George H Hartford for three years. commissioner of public burying grounds George W. Heywood. collector of taxes Leonard W. Wheeler. constables John A. Nealey and Eugene DeRohn. trustee of the J W Pletcher library Rev L H Buckshorn. auditor Arthur B. Plimpton. moderator Hon John Henry Read.
The Y M C A auxiliary fair at the association building saw higher attendance on the second night. A well patronized supper, a gymnasium flag drill, and an athletic exhibition by Dr Dietz's athletes drew strong interest. Wood and Cushman’s orchestra performed above, and the bazaar ran smoothly. A matinee for children with a novel baby drill is scheduled for this afternoon.
Last evening a number of Veritas lodge 1 O O F members visited Henry W Leach at 20 Richards street. He was ill and retiring, yet the gathering included whist games music and readings. A bountiful collation followed an original poem by J B Lyford, and thanks were offered to the Leach family.
Rev W Ketchum of St Pauls church Boston preached the Wednesday Lenten sermon at St Annes last evening in a local liturgical gathering.
Rev Sumner A Shearman will preach at St John s church this evening at 7 90 o clock. Other Thursday evening preachers include Rev Dr Hutchins Rev Mr Hilliard Rev Dr Roberts and Rev F B Allen. Litany and lecture are held at 430 p m on Wednesdays and litany and holy communion on Fridays at 930 a m.
Company C conducted its regular weekly drill last night with four new members mustered in by Capt. Livingston. A recent general order authorizes captains to act with authority previously held by officers at least a major rank. Capt. Carr received orders from Col. Darling to requisition the Gatling firearm once kept locally but sent to the state arsenal at the outbreak of the Spanish American War. Company M plans a smoke talk and camp fire at the armory tonight.
A. R. De Fluent of the Jour nal in Doylestown Ohio endured rheumatism in his right shoulder and side for years. He reports his arm becoming useless at times until using Chamberlain's Pain Palm which brought relief almost immediately. He says the Pain Palm has been a constant companion since and never fails, available from all druggists.
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