15 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1899
Page
1
A Kipling poem envisions a future after art’s end where artists rest until the Master of All Good Workmen reawakens them. The verse asserts that true work comes from joy rather than money or fame, each painter to “bizin the Thing” in his own star for the God of the Things as They Are.
Commentary notes Rhodes wealth and ambition in a column length, while Spain’s trade shows ships of war as a major export. A Boston Record paragraph suggests Secretary Long is limited in personal action. Observations also touch on alcohol education via object lessons and police officers being popular despite scant public effectiveness.
A young man in an electric car appeared to notice a handsome woman staring at him. He moved closer and asked if they had met before, but she replied she might recognize him as the person who stole their spoons. He immediately left the car.
The Haverhill license commissioners fixed fees for the coming year. First class 1775 dollars, fourth class 1750 dollars, first and fourth class when issued together to the same person or firm 1800 dollars. Innholders receive 1975 dollars for first class and 1950 dollars for fourth class, with combined licenses to the same holder at one place 2000 dollars.
General Wheaton's flying column engaged 2000 to 3000 insurgents at Pasig and Pateres, inflicting heavy losses and capturing 750 prisoners in two actions. American casualties were moderate as Wheaton drove rebels from the towns and retained control with 400 prisoners.
Madrid March 15 Senor Silvera urged French intervention to secure U S permission for Spain to resume direct negotiations with Philippine rebels over the release of Spanish prisoners.
Lynn March 15 Lawrence Kenney charged with highway robbery was arraigned this morning for assault with intent to murder He pleaded not guilty and was held in five thousand dollars bail
A morning tornado in Birmingham Alabama wrecked a dozen dwellings and three churches and unroofed several factories. No injuries were reported.
A seven-year-old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blair of 17 Winter Street, was struck by a 7.30 am electric car near Appleton Street. The motorman could not stop in time. the conductor and a bystander carried him home. The child suffered only a scare and minor jar with no lasting injuries.
The secretary Thomas F Connolly urges textile workers to attend a March 14 1899 Lowell meeting. He notes members contribute funds for protection and wages, explains the council's work, and promises to appoint additional collectors to canvass members. The aim is to ensure fair pay and informed action on pending matters.
The chief examiner Henry Sherwin visited city hall to administer clerk examinations for city employ. Ten women and six men sat the test, with Albert Puffer, street department sub-foreman, taking the foreman exam.
At last night’s board meeting licenses were granted for common victualers to Jeremiah Dilworth Nettie McIlwaine Thomas Murphy Joseph Lavigne Jmes S Davis and others. Special police appointments and auctioneer licensing noted with names and addresses. leave to withdraw granted for junk collector Hayman Sellman and common victualler Oliver Belisle.
The stenography class graduates from the evening high school gathered at Miss Florence E. Flemings home at 393 High Street for a reunion. The evening featured games, memories of the term, singing, piano selections by Nellie M. Wood and John G. Popplewell, followed by ice cream cake and lemonade.
The case against the Farragut house for illegal selling was continued till March 24. John J. Armour faced rape charges continued till March 25. Six drunkards were disposed of. Frank Keyes faced adultery in a superior court. Rose Johnson charged with fornication was fined $10. John McBride cited for illegally selling with a $50 fine and a month delay on a new complaint. Pierre St. George charged with assault was discharged upon payment of costs.
Sylvester Lane, Company M, who had been at Carney hospital in Boston since last September, returned to his Appleton Street home this afternoon accompanied by his sister. Known as Chub, he shows signs of recovery having regained weight and strength, despite doctors once giving up on his case. Reports in Lowell suggested the soldier might be dead.
A narrator scolds John over a misfitting overcoat bought last Saturday. The coat shows deformity and a missing button, reflecting dissatisfaction with the bargain. The speaker recalls advising to visit the big store opposite the monument for better value and vows to accompany John next time.
The article extols durable hand finished garments made by mechanics for men. It emphasizes value and quality with garments averaging about $15 depending on material and trimming, promising true fit and lasting shape and challenging imitators to match the craft.
The Weavers Union urges members to attend the annual convention in Boston on April 10 and 11 and elect delegates to protect their interests. Reported issues include mills overtime, underpaid workers, and missing loom tickets, with union funds available to cover legal expenses for cases against unfair overseers or firms.
New York tailors display novelties for spring top coats with herring bone weaves. Consumers are advised to inspect stock to stay in fashion with the season. Prices range from 10 to 18 dollars, offering a variety of colors and fabrics.
Superintendent Henry Doherty reports soft coal saves the city money in heating costs versus hard coal. A two week test at Moody school shows lower coal use and ash with soft coal, while costs per ton are cheaper. Savings cited include Burkes building at 98 and Wyman's exchange at 280 for a winter.
Representative George E. Varney, ill for a week, has resumed his legislative duties. A series of social and travel notes follow, including Smith college concert attendees Harry Pollard, Harry Griffin, and Will Potter leaving for Northampton, Miss Carrie E. Herrick traveling to New York on business, and A F Faulkner visiting James Smith in New Orleans.
Obituaries and notices list Joseph C Connolly aged 4 years 3 months at 60 Jefferson street Mary McEnaney aged 90 years 7 months in North Chelmsford Mary Linehan aged 52 years at 158 Lawrence street Hamblett died at 359 Walker street aged 57 Funeral 2.30 pm at his residence Thursday Mathew Noon aged 20 at 59 Hudson street Annie M Bixby returns from New York Barrows talk at Kirk street vestry Wednesday at 7 45 Tickets 25 cents.
Mary Lynch at Tremont and Suffolk mill caught arm in machine gearing. Ambulance transported her to Corporation hospital for treatment.
In a Tremont and Suffolk tax dispute heard by Commissioner Arthur Lord, engineers testified on raceway surveys and the value of mill machinery. George R. Dana valued Lawrence section machinery at 550,756.40, noting second hand gear loses value. Main outlined a model water plant costing 40k 35k 35k with annual running costs and potential savings, while debate over raceway maintenance continued.
Joshua Hovey an elderly Lowell resident died at his home 4 Fifth street Centralville aged 91 years 2 months after a six week illness. He leaves three children Sarah Elizabeth J Warner and J Nelson Hovey all of Lowell. Born January 8 1808 in Dracut he moved to Lowell as a young man and spent years in Methuen also. He ran a shoe store on Merrimack street and later a grocery then back to shoes until 1888 retirement. He came from a hardy New England stock with ancestors traced to Ipswich in 1644 and Daniel Hovey. He had a brother George 88 in Dracut and Horatio died this year 93. He was well known in Centralville for his temperate habits. Mrs Mary McEnaney of North Chelmsford died at 90 years 7 months at her daughter Mrs Patrick McMahon’s home. Funeral at St John’s Church North Chelmsford Thursday at 9. Mathew Noon aged 20 died at his mother’s home 59 Hudson street leaving two brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Samuel Farr at 142 Market Street with burial in Edson cemetery under Weinbeck. Fannie M Tran mourners gathered at 5473 Sturtevant Street with burial in Edson cemetery under C. M. Young. Katherine Thomas infant buried at 413 Adams Street Catholic cemetery with Undertaker O'Donnell in charge. Joseph C Connelly funeral at 60 Jefferson Street Catholic cemetery with Molloy in charge. Arthur Monahan of 19 Austin Street buried Catholic cemetery with O'Donnell directing. Dr Edwin F Sweet died Saturday at St John's Hospital. services at 31 Shawmut Avenue with burial Mt Hope Cemetery. Y P S C E officers elected at John Street Church: President Elizabeth Blandin, Vice President Mary Snow, Secretary Bertha Dickey, Treasurer Thomas Smith.
The Merrimack Valley Universalist conference began at the First church, Lowell, with a praise service led by Rev. Wm. E. Gibbs of Lawrence and a conference sermon by Rev. S. H. Roblin of Boston. The discourse urged personal witness and moral accountability before God, and the session adjourned at 12 30 for dinner, with Rev. F. A. Gray of Nashua presiding.
Saturday evening March 11 at No 4 Burden Street Wigginville Mr Thomas England wed Miss Lizzie Carruthers in a ceremony conducted by Rev William Merrill The couple will reside in Wigginville The bride quips if she were a man she would not marry and the groom echoes the sentiment in a brief Life section note
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