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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1900
Page
10
Read as printed in a 1900s era column, the note lists sunrise at dawn and moonset in early morning as March progresses. It reflects a period style forecast of daily celestial timings and calendar reference.
The article notes yesterday was the finest spring day, with today even more springlike. It lists temperatures at 1 pm 45, 7 am 32, and 12 m 48, and barometer readings of 29.90, 29.52, and 29.58 respectively, indicating mild conditions and rising barometric pressure.
A terse Saturday issue from the Lowell Daily Courier dated March 10 1900. The page presents routine notices and local summaries typical of turn of the century newspaper editions including brief society items and community updates.
The ad copy highlights Burn Wilson and Horne coal options, Pelham Cigar, Fred C. Church insurance representation, Louis Alexander tailoring on Central Street, and Thompson Hardware Co. promoting half priced horse blankets, spring blankets, and a display of Columbia chainless bicycles with coaster brake. It promotes Thompson Hardware Co. showing Columbia Hartford Stormer and Pennant wheels and invites inspection.
St Peters Sunday School Teachers Association met on Thursday night and elected officers for six months. President Miss Katherine A Daley, vice president Miss Rose Mullaney, treasurer John A Gateley, financial secretary Miss Agnes O Neil, spiritual director Rev W G Mullin, with executive and literary committees chosen.
The education department hosts C F Whitney of Salem Normal School March 12 4 PM on The Correlation of Art to Other Educational Subjects Tea by hospitality committee March 14 7 PM Smith College Prof Wm F Ganong on Physiology and Ecology of Vegetative Parts of Plants March 15 4 30 PM at Colonial Hall Ernest Seton Thompson presents Picturesque Side of Wild Animals with stereopticon Tickets on sale for all lectures Children’s tickets available 7 45 PM Wild Animals at Home also by Seton Thompson Tickets at club box office and in advertisements for Grossmith entertainment on March 22 7 45 PM
James McCarron a tea dealer was arrested on a warrant last night by Lieutenant Brosnan for violation of the oleomargarine law. The arrest followed action by state health inspectors. James Smith a one armed man was arrested on Middlesex street yesterday morning on the charge of begging. He was seen accosting people and asking for money. He gave his occupation as a pedlar and his residence as Brooklyn New York.
Independent Council Junior of United American Mechanics installed its newly elected officers at a well attended meeting in Old Odd Fellows hall. Deputy State Councillor Russell of Amesbury presided. Installed officers include Arthur Crowfoot as Junior past councillor, William Ireland as councillor, William Sawyer as vice councillor, George H. Russell as secretary, Samuel Whitely as assistant, Harry C. Flanders as financial secretary, John L. Severance as treasurer, William C. Jacques as conductor, Amos Winters as warden, and EB. C. Wiking as inside sentinel.
The Molly Varnum chapter D A R held an afternoon meeting at Memorial hall to hear Continental Congress reports from Washington in February. The chapter invited Massachusetts Daughters to visit Lowell in the fall and gave thanks to performers and donors for the flag drill, violinist Miss Lund, and the Sheldon sisters for a sought after history of Dunstable. The April meeting date was left to the regent’s discretion.
In Tewksbury a stereopticon lecture by Mrs. Tucker of Boston, sent by the State forestry commission, drew a large audience and lively views on trees. The talk, arranged through Mr. John Davis, was described as entertaining and instructive. Also reported are health notes on Walter Ratcliffe, band plans for March 16, weather impact on the electric line, local sickness, Alliance meeting date, bridge work completion, social visits, and a long letter from Mexico by Mrs. Lucy A. Clowley with impressions of travel and culture.
Miss Rose Crane of New Brunswick arrived in the city yesterday and the Crane Riley breach of promise case ends in compromise. Riley pays Miss Crane 6000 dollars after noon settlement. verdict favored Crane for 8000 but a supreme court action was avoided to spare expenses and further trial. Crane will visit friends in Lowell before returning to the Provinces.
The Building Trades council endorsed the idea of a labor card for all members of the building trades. A special committee reported progress on barroom fittings, another reviewed Gorham street sub letting, and executive committee was empowered to urge business owners to prefer union labor. The card will be carried by workers and its color changes quarterly. Further council action to follow by the unions.
An enjoyable concert was held in the Reform club rooms last night. The program featured solos by Lillian Shay Lizzie Mc Grath Mrs Charles McMahon Ellen Dunkerly and John Dunker ly, a duet by Lizzie McGrath and Mabel Lee, plus a phonographic exhibition by Robert Dempsey with John Dunker ly as accompanist.
Mrs Christie will lead a girls special meeting Saturday at 3 PM. Gospel service Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 4 PM will be conducted by Mrs Christie. She will also lead meetings on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next week.
The Stonemasons held an enthusiastic meeting last night and added 21 new members. Discussions covered craft matters and it was announced the dollar initiation fee will remain in force for some time.
Organiser Gilchrist of Boston addressed the Sheet Metal Workers last night as the formal union organizes with the national body headquartered in Pittsburgh. A charter will be received at the next meeting. Temporary officers were elected and new members admitted, with the organization set to be agilitated next Friday.
The last evening session for the year was held last night. Graduation exercises are planned for Thursday and Friday night next week in the hall. Programs highlight Winter’s work and art displays by Nellie M Wood Florence Flemings and others.
Multiple local notices report arrivals and health updates. Mrs. Michael Kinehj confined by illness, John H McEnaney recovered from five days of illness, Pearl Stevens visits New York, John Curry ill at Highland Avenue, James Curry named senior at local checker club. Work progresses on the new well at George Moore's mills. Selectman Arthur Sheldon will not seek re election. caucuses for the town meeting held tonight.
Mr George Canney a Collins mill worker elected town selectman last Monday will resign today to devote his time to official duties. Flood damage repairs at the paper mill progress rapidly as all Dracut schools close next week for a two week March vacation. Several liquor license applications have been received by the selectmen with only two licenses to be granted.
Unitarian guild meets on the theme For what is your life led by Miss Sarah F White with Mr and Mrs J M Hartwell and Mrs N H Whitcomb away on an excursion to Washington DC Mrs Chamberlin replaces Miss King at the high school and Mr Walter Sargent speaks on The Hidden Commonwealth at the town hall under Women s Club auspices Town meeting set for Monday 26 selectmen gather for registration on Saturday 10 and 17 Mrs McWetherbes visits Miss Thasker Stone relocates to Lowell
The Asa Pollard Society of the Chil dren of the American Revolution met at president Miss Martha A. Dodge's home on Saturday afternoon March 4 with exercises and light refreshments. On March 1 the Industrial branch of the Alliance met at the Unitarian church vestry, rain limiting attendance but officials remained dutiful. gentlemen shared supper and the evening proceeded.
The article describes church activities focusing on vision, worship, and co operation, with remarks on thoughtfulness and the unseen. It highlights praise for Mr John A Richardson for his role in a February historical event and notes a correction about a fare change to Boston and Bedford. It also mentions rail and telecom improvements, a shortened Centre run, and the 20th Century Whist Club gathering with prizes won by Lattimar and Fannie Paige.
Captain Mahan argues in the North American Review that Britain's war against the Boers is just. He contends Britain retained sovereignty over the Transvaal and bore responsibility for foreign subjects, needing to ensure socially and economically tolerable conditions despite limited interference in internal affairs.
Pro tracted catarrh produces deafness in many cases. Captain Hen Connor of Toronto was deaf for 12 years despite all treatments. De Agnew's Catarrh Powder relieved him in one day and soon the deafness left entirely. Sold by C. B. Carter and Co. Gorale & Co.
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