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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
8
The fragment lists sun rise and moon set times for a March day in Tucson and notes day length at 11.50 hours. It references multiple numeric entries and a calendar month, reflecting a historical newspaper style on astronomical times.
Yesterday's mild spell gave way to a shift in forecast as a snow storm moved away. Today brings springlike warmth, with a cold wave expected later. barometer readings show 29.80, 29.73, and 29.63 inches. Boston reports fair but colder conditions for March 14.
John B. Koehne of Chicago gave a First Trinitarian church lecture on The Preparation Through Judaism. He praised Jewish character, described prophetic roles, argued the Jewish race as pure and mission-driven, and contrasted Jewish faith with other ancient peoples while urging church reform and civic virtue.
Fitchburg Y M C U beat Pawtucketville A C 14 to 11 at Associate Hall last night. Trailing 10 to 3 at halftime, Fitchburg rallied with strong passing and timely goals led by Allard McFarland Halloran and Orr to seal the 14 11 victory. P A C had poor first half luck and sloppy shooting, with Simmes and McManmon limiting their offense. Referee allowed physical play and both teams showed persistent effort in the second half.
At 2.45 this morning a milk wagon owned by Coutu collapsed in Merrimack square after an axle broke. Patrolman Ingalls guarded the site until a replacement wagon arrived. By 8 o'clock Tuesday evening a telephone alarm summoned fire sections to Ayer City where a shed full of drug-store fixtures owned by Thomas J. Conway was destroyed, valued at several hundred dollars.
The Print Workers Protective Union adopted condolence resolutions for Andrew Grogan who died February 24 1999. They praised his leadership and urged sympathy for his family, ordering copies published in local press and kept in records. Committee on Resolutions: Everett Gaffney Maurice Tully James Herne.
At a police board meeting last night protests against liquor licenses on Bridge and Paige streets near churches were read and filed. Rev Willis D Leland of the Pawtucket church submitted a letter about licenses, also placed on file. Licenses granted include common victuallers Ovide E Baril 726 Moody Solomon Malojan 157 Market Eli Vincent 49 Middlesex Joseph Gagnon 379 Middlesex Junk collectors Michael Feiman 40 MelIntire Philip Derne 6 Davis Hayman Fine 115 Howard Robert Meeker 2 John Fish wagon W L Carpenter 466 Lawrence
Dr Irish declares opium poisoning the cause of Patrick McDermott s death at the city farm The body was moved to O Donnell s wareroom awaiting identification No one has yet surfaced with a lead to the man The physician viewed the body yesterday and attributed the death to opium poisoning
A testimonial describes coffee causing indigestion and distress for a family, especially the husband. The speaker recommends Postum Cereal Coffee, sharing a method to prepare it and noting improved health and satisfaction after switching. The letter continues with tips on brewing and flavor observations.
A speaker compares expectations of the Messiah with the response and blood guilt of the Jewish people, describing the era as a burned-out volcano. The article also covers a Westminster Presbyterian church program featuring Mrs. J. W. Sherburne and the Apollo quartet, with multiple recitals, songs, and a large attendance expected to raise a net sum. It notes a Y W C A meeting led by Mrs. Christie of Albany for girls aged 7 to 17 at 27 Central Street, with an evening service to follow.
Sabrey club staged a successful entertainment and fair in the Eliot church vestry. The principal feature was a humorous farcical sketch titled The Old Maids' Convention, which drew laughter and added value to the program. Proceeds benefited Whitman.
At a meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church yesterday afternoon Mrs M C Reynolds of Cambridge spoke about her recent trip through the west and south. Light refreshments followed and a social half hour was enjoyed as souvenir cards with violet designs were distributed.
A large audience praised the recital by tenor Mr. F Edmunds and organist Mr. Geo F Hamer at the Unitarian church assisted by pupils. Hamer impressed with William Tell overture and Guilmant Funeral March, while Edmunds delivered strong vocal numbers and an encore. Helen Churchill of Lawrence drew enthusiasm with The Old Plaid Shawl, and Miss Bertha Allen missed due to a cold. program included organ works, duets, and a final trio with the performers.
A concert organized by Mrs Franklin Neowree at the men’s branch will be repeated at the women’s branch in the Swan building tonight. The program features Lowell’s talented singers and players with admission open to all.
The sewer committee met at City Hall with business limited to new sewers and extensions. Petitions from John Gray Meadowcroft street United States Bunting company Rogers street Gorham to Saratoga Chicago not sure. William Houston 18th street Beacon to Humphrey. L M Bridges Chelmsford street were read. Adjournment was set to March 2 for premises view and a public hearing that evening.
Under the Young People's society the High Street church hosted an evening of entertainment headlined by My Lady's Bank. Cast included Charles Cahill Haven Hill Robert Marden Irene Pinder and several ladies with Hon. George A. Marden delivering a reading. A seminar, entertainment and refreshments followed on the program and the text and closing entertainment are planned for late April.
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