20 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
1
A fragment from the Courier dated March 20 1897 highlights businessmen promoting ads as a busy, thriving industry. It references a patriotic poem praising an unnamed figure and Maine Law reform, attributed to Clara Trapgood Nash.
The judge debates ten dollars and costs while a draw near a trout stream prompts a quirky line. Corbett lauded as a boxing flower yet not a March crocus. Kentucky favors Noah as a biblical favorite for avoiding water. Western fever and ague elicit friendly salutes, “Shake, old man.”
An architect uncovering Dean Yard cellars revealed a fine Gothic apartment that could shelter thirty people. The note mentions a medieval French practice of burning many cats on St. John’s Day and a 1575 receipt to Lucas Pommereaux for providing cats for that fire for three years.
A collage of wit from several newspapers shows casual exchanges and quips. Mrs Spat jokes about her inventor husband. Uncle Eben critiques boastful fools. A light courtroom gag features a defendant and a boss. In Washington a cartoonist notes the Senate in executive session.
The executor announces a public auction of the late P H Heelon estate livery stock at Phoenix Stables Gorham Street starting 10:30 am Tuesday. Twenty five horses eight hacks one heroic two barges six carryalls six Goddard buggies six Phaeton Corning Piano Box and Stanhope buggies Kensington wagon and more to be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Rain or shine.
Associated Press report from Newport Kentucky describes Scott Jackson confessing that Walling did not commit Pearl Bryan's murder. Governor Bradley ordered Jackson hanged and Walling respited for four days, later signaling potential relief if Jackson could prove Walling innocent. Jackson declined, and the governor ordered both executions. The trap activated at 1141 amid cheering.
J. E. Edwards, a Boston drummer, was thrown from a carriage he drove through Prescott street last night and carried unconscious to St. John's hospital. He did not regain consciousness for hours but seems not seriously injured.
In Philadelphia two boxing deaths occurred within twelve hours. Christian Keilneker and Edward Gibbons died after bouts, with Gibbons struck in the heart and Keilneker terribly battered.
Waltham report says Hon. F. M. Stone, president of the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company, died this morning caused by anxiety over the defaulting treasurer Frank C. Miles of the firm.
Milwaukee reports the Meno minee valley submerged over ten feet with the river widening from 40 feet to about a third of a mile. Water reaches second story windows of homes as the flood surges through the area.
Detroit dispatch reports Governor Pingree states the people elected him mayor to right things and he plans to proceed. It is intimated he will resign the governorship and enter a special election for mayor.
Southampton report states Latimer R. Jones, American horse dealer, arrested on embezzlement and forgery charges totaling $100,000 in the United States. He departed today from Southampton under escort for trial in New York.
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train derailed near Oakland Maryland this morning. Five cars left the rails and a sleeper car plunged into the river. One person was killed and five others were injured.
Lawrence March 20 Judge Stone found probable cause this morning and held Jeremiah Z O Sullivan in 1000 bail on a charge of criminal libel.
In court, Agent C F Richardson handled cases including neglect of horses for John Carr who was acquitted, Jeremiah Murphy fined ten dollars and appealing, John Boyle jailed for drunken assault with a twenty dollar fine and a one hundred dollar bail, plus minor drunkenness fines. Wallace Wilcox, Arthur Arsenault fined three dollars. James Mason jailed a month, Mary Garnet five months. Herbert Ray charged with embezzling twenty dollars worth of goods. case continued.
Mrs. Ellen Stowell a professional nurse aged about 65 was found dying in the hall of the building at 495 Central Street at noon. The ambulance arrived too late and she died around 12 30 after returning from a month long professional visit. Neighbors did not know of her return until she collapsed.
Elliott C. Clarke treasurer of Boott Cotton Mills Lowell urges that the linen schedule in the tariff bills not be weakened. He and other mill representatives claim the schedule will foster growth of linen, aiding Massachusetts and New England, with spinners and weavers seeking a protective rate balance as the Senate faces the issue.
George L. Fowler the new street department superintendent laid off nearly all workers for the day citing stormy weather. He offered two emergency teams for flooded streets and ordered stable cleanup only if needed. He plans district divisions to keep men and carts within areas. The Water Board seeks a 50000 loan to buy the Boulevard driven well plant and to acquire a disputed strip of land in Pawtucketville through which its main runs.
Area Mission Sunday School gathers at 3. Yokohama Company E meets at 4. Band of Hope at 5 15. Deaching by Rev William Merrill at 6 30. Morning and evening services outline a full church day with varied gatherings.
Francis Murphy spoke to a near record crowd in Huntington hall on temperance. He urged enthusiasm and friendship for the drunkard, cited a pledge signers and a saloon keeper who quit selling liquor. Mrs Murphy will lead a temperance meeting at two this afternoon with further meetings planned tomorrow.
Clergy and Francis Murphy supporters gathered at Huntington hall to promote pledges against liquor, urge public excitement, and discuss non confrontational methods. Murphy and others acknowledged challenges such as saloon attractions like free lunches, urging parental example and community organization to reduce alcohol sales.
Edward Garner's funeral occurred yesterday at his Jackson Street residence with relatives, Hamilton and delegations from Wannalandt encampment, Oberlin Odd Fellows, and Manchester’s Mechanics lodge in attendance. Rev. Dr. Greene presided, with Mrs. O A Gelineau and A E Munn singing. Burial rite by Odd Fellows at Lowell Cemetery. C M Young led arrangements. attendees included J W Wilson, J N Craig, John Briggs and C E Farrington.
Mary J. Burke widow of John Burke died March 19 at 35 Bartlett street after a brief illness. She leaves six children including Mrs James C. Donovan Ella Burke Richard Burke Edmund Burke Helen A. Burke of Boston and John W. Burke of New York. Eliza L. Sargent wife of Waldo Sargent died last night at 870 Gorham street aged 50 born in Sanbornton now Tilton New Hampshire. She is survived by her husband a daughter Miss Minnie E. Sargent her mother Mrs Abigail Hicks two brothers Alfred T. Hicks William Hicks and a sister Mrs J A Waldo.
Death notices from this city list Pauline Burgess infant daughter at 115 Hastings street aged 1 year 19 days Lewis H Moore age 59 6 months at 53 B street Daniel Lyons son of Daniel and Bridget Lyons age 2 years 10 months Mary J Burke age 61 at 35 Bartlett street Eliza L Sargent age 50 at 70 Gorham street
A morning blaze in two adjacent Middlesex street blocks, 208-306 and 308-210 owned by A. C. Wheelock, trapped in rear wood structures. Five Armenians jumped to the ground from a second story, one man Alexander Barnum sprained an ankle. Firefighters saved occupants, containment reached three hours, damage in the hundreds with some insurance. A hydrant near the scene was frozen, delaying water supply briefly before control.
At the Opera House on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings Augustus Pitou presents Madame Sans Gene. Kathryn Kidder stars as Madame Sans Gene with Augustus Cook as Napoleon in a lavish Paris replication. Prices: down stairs 75 cents and 1 dollar balcony 50 cents tier 5 cents and 1 dollar gallery 25 cents.
Superior Court in Wardwell adjourns to Cambridge next week while Lavigne versus Corey finishes trial and goes to the jury at 4 PM. Verdict expected Monday as few cases remain ready for trial.
Putnam and Son at 166 Central Street appear amid a stream of society notes. Illness touches Clement of St Patrick’s School and Libby on Nineteenth Street. Mae Valentine and Geo Fowler Jr. announce their engagement. Merritt joins Pittsburg team then heads to Atlanta as catcher. Paul Chalifeux hosts visiting students in Wilder Street. New York mentions include E H Holt Holland J W Meigs Jr and others. Edith Russell enjoys a School of Christian Workers vacation. Mayor Courtney receives health updates from Jacksonville. Sibley of Newport visits 1216 Middlesex Street. 83 year old Sibley Sr. runs America’s oldest scythe manufactory. George F. Hamer of Lawrence to succeed Barrell at Unitarian church. Hamer, Munich conservatory graduate, pupil of Rheinberger, prize winner in composition.
Kittredge and Co begin work on the foundation of the new chimney at the Nashua Jackson mills set to rise 150 feet. The Brussels department of Lowell Manufacturing mills and part of the ingrains depart ment will shut down again next week. A New England supper at Kirk Street church vestry on Tuesday March 28 tickets 25 cents. Lowell car riage drivers were told by the police that bonds of 200 dollars are required for license applications. Companies C and G were inspected at the armory by Colonel Locke, Colonel Parsons, Lieutenant Woodward, Lieutenant Lamson and Major Taylor. William Reynolds of 44 Boott corporation fell from a West End car in Boston, breaking both arms and a leg, age 28, with wife and brother in Lowell. Julia Sleeper, 42, wife of Charles Sleeper of Penacook NH, found dead in her barn cellar. throat cut with a razor, 14 cuts noted, death from self harm due to insanity from the grip.
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