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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1900

Page

10

Moon and Sun Rise and Set Times Compiled

A compact note lists daily celestial timings including Sun rises Tue Wed Fri at 5.56 and 5.52 for moon rise and sun set. Day length recorded as 11.56 hours with scattered numbers.

Snow Storm No 13 Disrupts School and Roads

A late day snow began yesterday around five o clock, starting as fine flakes then intensifying to four to five inches. It shifted to rain overnight, saturating streets through the morning. The no school bell rang to end the forenoon session as temperatures ranged from 29 to 38 and barometer fell.

Weather forecast for Massachusetts and Boston

Boston area forecast indicates fair and colder conditions tonight and Saturday with northwest winds. The statewide outlook calls for fair weather and cooler temperatures with light to moderate northwest winds in most regions.

Boston Massachusetts

Death of Alexander Mack at St Johns Hospital

Alexander Mack died at St Johns hospital at 7.20 pm after injuries from a fall from a tree in the North common on Feb 24. He fell when a wire in the tree caused a ladder to slip while he trimmed branches, suffered a fractured skull, broken leg and arm, and died after days of treatment. Mack, 32, was a Lincoln club member, Knights of Pythias, Zion lodge Good Templars, and former assistant superintendent of the commons department. He leaves a wife, father, mother, two brothers, and a sister.

St. John’s Hospital Alexander Mack North Common Commons Department Mack Lincoln Club Knights of Pythias Mr. Zion Lodge of Good Templars Templar Commons Charles A. Whitter

Arcanum Social Series Ends with Smoke Talk in Lowell

Lowell council hosts final of five Royal Arcanum union meetings in Odd Fellows hall with delegates from nearby councils. State officers attend as five initiations occur, a dozen applications are filed, and talks on the work of the order are given alongside entertainment.

Royal Arcanum Councils Lowell Odd Fellows Building Fay H. Martin Franke W. Dickinson Springfield Charles E. Stumpke Dorchester Lowell Council Quartette Edwin Wirt George A. Marden

Sheldon’s Devil’s Diary and Print Shop Mumbles

A fragmented diary style entry recounts Sheldon’s odd behavior in a print shop with slang and offhand remarks. The narrator notes attempts to trade items, comments on Sheltons actions, and mentions a cold remedy closing with a promotional line for Dr Wood’s Norwegian Pine Syrup.

Burkes Dominate Worcester Guards in One Sided Lowell Game

Burkes of Worcester routed Worcester City Guards 25 to 2 at Associate Hall in Lowell. Tierney Marley Healey McCarthy starred for Burkes while Goodwin led the Guards despite glasses. Rooney refereed before about 1200 fans in a two 20 minute half contest.

Lowell Associate Hall Burkes Worcester Tierney Marley O’neil Healey McCarthy Goodwin George Rooney Burixkhs Polland O'Neil Traver Marley Goodwin Healey Wilson

Students entertain with essays recitals and speed contest

A school program featured a fine piano solo and a speed class demonstration by the stenography and typewriting students. Crystal Dean and Aretas J. Young won applause with poems and essays on Lafayette. Thomas P. Boulger sang well and Mary A. Kenney read an original piece on the Middle Ages. Alfred H. Berry performed Merchant of Venice scene. Eva A. Leet read The Boston Tea Party. Roxie Henderson did Aunt Melissa on Boys. John J. O'Rourke spoke on Hoar. Joseph Haworth recited Old Glory. Mabel Whitcomb closed with Mr Brown Gets His Hair Cut. Diplomas to be awarded tonight. Congressman Knox to attend.

Alfred H. Berry Eva A. Leet Roxie Henderson Melissa John J. O'Rourke Senator Hoar Joseph Haworth James Whitcomb Riley Mabel Whitcomb Brown Congressman Knox

Gardiner Rising Lightweight Star Faces Next Big Test

George Gardiner, who defeated Jack Burke in four rounds, rises to the front rank of lightweights and may soon be matched with a New York club. Gardiner has improved steadily, rebounding after a poor showing against Jimmie Handler, and his victory over Byers boosted his standing. Upcoming: Martin Flaherty vs Donnie McBride in Lynn for 15 rounds, with Flaherty favored. The P A C team lineup and nicknames are discussed as they train for a forthcoming contest. The Canadian champion middleweight wrestler O Bourbon challenges anyone in Lowell at 149 to 190 pounds for 25 dollars in 15 minutes.

George Gardiner Jack Burke Lynn New York Gardiner Jimmie Handler Newark N. J Lowell Handler Byers Hartford Kirtland Athletic Club Martin Flaherty Donnie McBride Flaherty McBride O'Sullivan Sandie Shields King Wende'ken Bob Reed Bob Abadie Kid Abadie Wa'de Grief Dietritch Dietrich Canada Hig O. Bourbon Citizen Office

Collinsville School Closes Term With Public Exercises

Collinsville held its term end exercises with many visitors on hand. The primary rooms A and B presented in the morning while the intermediate and grammar rooms closed in the afternoon. Drawings and writings were on display, singing was strong, and remarks from Superintendent J. C. Knowlton Selden Colburn and school board members Peavey Brown Udell highlighted progress.

Collinsville J. C. Knowlton Selden Colburn Peavey, Brown Udell

Home Club Dances Close Prescott Hall Run

A weathered evening saw over 50 couples attend the Home club series finale at Prescott hall last night. Hibbard's orchestra played from 8 to 12 with a grand march leading off. out of town guests included W. T. Bronson and Mrs. Robert K. Remington of Boston.

Prescott Hall Hibbard John Buckley Robert K. Remington A. G. McCurdy Florence Manning T .C. Ware W. T. Bronson Boston Aids J. W. Crawford T. C. Ware F. J. Sherwood M. F. Cummings W. B. Bartlett Do. A. Gale J. A. Lyman F. H. Cole Harry Meiklejohn, Jr M.S. Clark George E. Titus A. G. Thompson Alex. M. Abels Walter P. Wiley Elwyn W. Lovejoy Orrin R. Griffin Frederick Walker Dr. Otis Allen G. W. Fenton Girard P. Cadman Walter F. Leighton J. W. Anderson

Death notice of Patrick McDermott in Boston case

No relatives or friends have claimed Patrick McDermott who died from an opium overdose. Fred Grant recalls McDermott saying he lived in Cambridge and often cared for horses at race tracks. With no kin contacting undertaker J F O Donnell, the body may be buried tomorrow if relatives fail to appear.

J. F. O'Donnell Patrick McDermott Fred Grant McDermott Boston

Missionary Comedy at First Trinitarian Vestry Social

A large audience enjoyed a bright missionary comedy performed by young people at the First Trinitarian church vestry last night. The cast included Mrs. J W Wilkins, Miss Alice Wing, Miss Nellie Richards, Rev Belford Clarke, Clifford B Carey, and others, in three scenes staged behind an old curtain. The performance delighted attendees and featured relic stage props from the former M M A era.

First Trinitarian Church J. W. Wilkins Ladies’ Home and Foreign Missionary Society Alice M. Wing Smith Nellie Richards Brown Alice Peters Jones Maude A. Ludwig Robinson F. P. Crawford Etta la Rue

Boy Traveler Harry Morrison Recaps Global Journey at YMCA

Harry Steele Morrison, 19, who has journeyed widely abroad and in the United States, spoke last night at the YMCA about his Story of My Trip Abroad. The youth impressed listeners with entertaining, simple narration and polished language as he shared incidents and experiences from his travels.

Harry Steele Morrison

St Patrick's Day Service Invites City Officials

The mayor and city government members are invited to attend the St Patrick's church service on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev John Downey of Boston will deliver the sermon.

St. Patrick's Church St. Patrick's Day John Downey Boston

Wood's Jewelry Store Offers Clearance Sale Prices

G H Wood runs a clearance sale with prices lower than auction values on diamonds watches clocks and silverware. Seven large windows display jewelry vividly while inside a vast assortment awaits inspection. Wood's guarantees all items are as represented or money refunded.

G. H. Wood Wood's

Journeymen Plumbers Plan Meeting on City Working Cards

The Journeymen Plumbers held a large meeting last night and debated Building Trades council working cards. Every Journeyman plumber in the city will need one, and a full attendance is urged for next Thursday evening as important business will be discussed.

Building Trades’ Council

Lenten preacher James Malcolm Smith at Methuen church

The Lenten preacher tonight is Rev. James Malcolm Smith new rector of St Thomas church Methuen. The service begins at 7 20.

House of Prayer James Malcolm Smith St. Thomas’ Church Methuen

Pillow casing remnants from Wameutta and New Bedford sold

Pollard and Co offer mill remnants of pillow casings at 12.5 cents per yard, cheaper than current market 16 to 18 cents. Pillow tubing remnants, seamless and hemmed, priced around 15 to 17 cents per yard. New stock of remnants arriving at basement shop.

Pollard & Co

Armory Notes and Memorial Tablet Site Discussed

Armory notes report a drill by Company M last night and a state inspection to be led by Lieut. Col. Brigham next Monday. Three captains choose the memorial tablet site inside the large hall. Company C to play a Fitchburg team at the armory tonight. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for lingering coughs and general toning.

Col. Brigham Fitchburg

Evening High School Closing Exercises Highlight Work Display

Evening High School held its closing exercises in the school hall with a large attentive audience. Mrs Caroline White opened the program and the hall was decorated with American flags while a year’s work was displayed.

Caroline White

The Damming of the Nile and the Great Assouan Project

John Ward in Alnsiee's Magazine notes the Nile reservoir plans of Willcocks and the later offer from John Aird and Sir Benjamin Baker to fund dams at no cash cost. The result slashed the reservoir level, enabling massive work at Assouan and Assiout with thousands employed, promising irrigation gains and Egypt’s financial relief despite the loss of Philae.

Nile Willcocks Island Philae Sir W. Garstin John Aird Sir Benjamin Baker Cairo Benjamin Baker As- Souan Assiout Willeicks Bab el Kebir Upper Egypt G. H. Stephens Assouan Ibrahimieh Bahr Yusuf High Nile John Ward Alnsiee's Magazine

Tax Law of Bern Prohibits Entry Without Tax Payment

In Bern, Switzerland a strict rule bars anyone who has not paid the military exemption tax from entering beer gardens and saloons. The law, publicly listing nonpayers in the local paper, aims to compel state debt settlement but faces opposition as it restricts ordinary peasants and social habit.

Canton of Bern Switzerland

Fragmentary quarrel lines from a shop scene

A damaged excerpt shows characters trading brief sharp remarks. Bere speaks of rivalries in life while a Beauty speaks of liking energetic young men. Clerk Byracuee Herald appears as a background figure in the shop setting.

Fen Byracuee Herald

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