19 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1896
Page
1
A fragment from a long column notes the first day of spring per Robert B. A young woman misses a train and the Waltham movement fails to adjust to weather. Ambassador Bayard’s Town Cousins are not seen as disclosing a relationship, with remarks on inflexibility and cussedness.
A four year old asks how to spell ginger and where God is, while a conflicted child laments no one loves her except grandpa and God. The scene shifts to a professor and a student choosing a course, who jokes about signing for first base with the Invincibles after graduation.
A village social at the Unitarian vestry featured a cap and supper table pairing, music, readings, and thanks to Mrs. J E Warren and helpers. A leap year dancing party is planned for April 1 with Hibbard's orchestra from 8 to 12. Selectmen organized with Joseph E Warren as chairman, William H Shedd as overseer of the poor chair, A H Sheldon secretary, and Jos A Parkhurst.
Congressman Apsley states he will not be a candidate for delegate to the St. Louis convention. In a letter to F. E. Holman, he explains delegates will back Mr. Reed and declines to have his name used. He thanks supporters and hopes the action meets general approval.
Money deposited in the savings department of Traders National Bank at 30 Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue on or before Friday April 3 will draw interest at four percent per year from April 1. Interest may be withdrawn or added to principal on July 1 and January 1. Bank hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. William F. Hills, Cashier. A Lebanon Conn. man reports relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for three days. Ellingwood & Co. sells it.
A early morning blaze at 4 o'clock gutted the Masonic Temple at Eddy and Dorrance streets, Providence, destroying adjoining buildings. The five story brick temple suffered about 200000 in damage with total losses surpassing 300000, as walls collapsed trapping several occupants and businesses including Bosworth Bros and Congdon Wilbur. No injuries reported and fire controlled by 8:30 AM.
Marcus T. Spring, son of a Kentucky sheep herder once wealthy, fell into poverty with a wife and child to support. In Worcester then New Hampshire, he turned to theft after failing to find work. He confessed to breaking into the Boston & Maine ticket office in Billerica in October 1894 and was sentenced to two years at the house of correction.
Milwaukee March 19 The flour millers' combine has been made and includes nearly all prominent northwest millers. The recent talk of the combines is confirmed as flour prices show a slight advance.
The Weather Bureau in Boston reports a heavy storm arriving this afternoon from the middle states. It moves northeast with gale warnings for the afternoon and evening, prompting precautionary measures.
A freight train on the Illinois Central derailed this morning at Coffeyville Mississippi, four cars left the track. Three tramps who had boarded the train to ride were killed and several others injured. Authorities investigate the incident and determine the cause of the wreck.
New York reports the schooner Jonathan Sawyer stranded at Sandy Hook as the crew were rescued. The vessel lies broadside on the beach after running ashore this morning.
In Belleville yesterday Clem Stranthon and Buck Chappelle were hanged after being convicted of murder. The executions took place in the presence of officials and a large crowd, marking a final end to the case.
Miss Elizabeth W Frost, a Moody school teacher, fell while about to enter the building this morning and broke her ankle in two places. She has served as a teacher at the school for several years. She was taken to a local medical facility for treatment.
Prominent Lowell men mobilize for a memorial honoring Green Halge. A letter was sent this morning to Hon. Frederic Lawton, a close friend of the late Governor, requesting him to deliver the commemorative address.
Col Charles H Allen is not a delegate candidate for the St Louis convention. He has not sought the honor and has no desire for it, though his name has been mentioned without his consent. Rev L C Manchester will preach at the House of Prayer Friday evening at 7 30 with choral litany and the story of the cross.
At a Middlesex Women’s club art department meeting Mrs. D S Richardson presented a paper on Early Engravers and Etchers. She traced processes, highlighted Italian Dutch and German masters, and noted English Renaissance impact. A Rembrandt head and Michael Angelo engraving drew particular praise among a valued display. E P J
St Josephs Day observed with a solemn high mass at 8 o clock in St Josephs church. The large church was well filled. Fr Frigon celebrated, Fr Nolin deacon, Fr Paquette sub deacon. Fr Lavoie preached a nanogyric sermon on St Joseph.
In last night’s caucuses only two wards backed the caucus act as the straight republican ticket was defeated in six of nine wards. A. P. A. aligned ticket drew opposition though backers claimed it was as straight as the advertised one. Voter turnout was light but surpassed four years ago, with Ward six, seven and nine carried by the old liners and delegates not pledged to the national convention.
At the caucus called to order in Jackson hall T Burt Stevenson was chosen chairman with Kenneth J. MacKenzie secretary and others as checkers. The old line ticket failed as the AP ticket won a strong showing. district and state delegates were elected and the caucus act No. 56 carried 23 yes to 62 no. In Green school basement Republicans met at 6 30 electing Wallace E. Farris chairman R W Thistle secretary and counters.
Consisting of tans and blacks mainly low shoes with some high cuts, the samples are offered with a guarantee of new pair for any unsatisfied customer. Limited sizes exist but most common sizes are included. interested buyers should call early.
A local party caucus opened with A H Cluer chosen as chair. Tickets favored by the advertised slate won by margins, with district and state delegates elected and a caucus act vote of No 101 Yes 55. Additional tickets and officers were listed, turnout moderate and orderly.
The Lincoln ward eight polling station prepared for business at 6 30 last night though the school was closed and janitor missing. George L. Fowler led as chairman with William H. Penn as secretary. checkers were Caleb Smith Charles E Blaisdell and Fred M Perkins. The advertised ticket was defeated 112 to 29. State delegates named Willard Everett John C Wilson Geo L Fowler Wm A Lang Henry J Williams Fred A George. District delegates listed Solon W Stevens Caleb L Smith Arthur H Slater Wm H Kimball Geo E King Anthony D Mitten B F Dunklee Fred Jenness Charles Jenness Fred Harrison. Vote on caucus act No 116 was 27 yes.
In Lowell Massachusetts the First Congregational church dispute returns to the House committee on parishes and religious societies. George F Richardson offers a substitute bill defining church membership terms tied to pew rental and payment age 21 or older. Opposing counsel argues for broader application while Richardson defends the bill amid heated church member reactions.
Men who visit a tailor will value Rogers Peet & Co spring overcoats. They include all the details a tailor adds and can be worn immediately without the delays of alterations.
Cadets discuss locating a new rifle range with Captain Mitten favoring Westford street for direct transit and a hill for bullet impact. Another site near Yellow Meeting house in Dracut offers level land and a hill but requires train changes at the square.
A high school plans a spring baseball team with financial backing from a board of directors elected at yesterday's meeting. Cecil L. Adams serves as president and Edward Murphy as manager, with Edward Lamson captain. officers and class representatives from all four years are listed. Players for catching, pitching, infield, and outfield positions were named, including Bruce, Lewis, Coughlin, and Sullivan among others.
At Ward Nine a small turnout led to a quick result as the AP ticket won easily over the old line. Frank W. Howe chaired the meeting with H V Hunt elected secretary. State delegates named Hood Shepard Shedd Crosby Stevens Stott, and district delegates Noyes Trull Swanton Kileski Chadwick Burrage. Caucus act passed 59 to 43.
Thomas G. Farnsworth, armorer of the Westford street armory, has sent in his resignation to take effect on the election of his successor. The majority of Companies C and D oppose the resignation. The armory youths are displeased at the rifle range. The shooting season begins April 1 and the city government’s military committee has not secured a new range.
Mrs Huntley fixes her annual recital for Monday evening April 6. Community event details note the date and venue timing for the recital, with residents urged to attend.
March 19 police court opened with two drunkenness cases dismissed as first offenses. Telesphere Plante, arrested for drunken disturbance at Howe lumber, pleaded not guilty and was fined $5 after conviction. Margaret Keefe was continued on drunkenness. Michael Donovan convicted of stealing a pipe from M. O. Titus and fined $12. Liquor seized from John F. O'Brien confiscated. Bernard Burns fined $15 for drunkenness and failing to support his minor child.
The Central station squad defeated the Favorites in a dramatic last night showdown. Fire captain led the surge as teammates rallied to secure the win in a high scoring clash at the arena.
The Ladies Benevolent society ran the Centralville M E church social last night with admission by donation chosen by attendees. Supper, served 6 30 to 8, was organized by Mrs. T Dalton Mrs. E S Tasker Mrs. Robert Edmunds and Mrs. Cyrus W Johnson.
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