20 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1899
Page
1
The Pall Mall Gazette laments the confusion of the English subjunctive as it cedes to the dreaded mood. The poem recalls doubts about uses of would have been were and was vs were and the contrast between future past and present. It notes the struggle to grasp proper form and promises clarity through the newspaper’s readings.
A nutty sampler notes the marines not navy per an auditor, Saturn gains a moon and Earth repeats one monthly. A Daw son pie costs 75 certs, and the line about apples of gold yields a playful image. Thurber at 7 enters law briefly, Mills links hunger to righteousness, and the Oregon ship sails toward Manila ready for Dewey.
Two Gladstone stories spark readers about to be published in Indian volumes. a riddle hints at Gladstone’s stance and emotions, with playful exchanges cited from the London Chronicle. The note mentions Grant Diffidi ry preparing an edition via Mr. Murray and a Madras visit linked to a signille clue.
A stranger in a Woodward avenue grocery shop asks for nuts and then reveals he is trying to recall the name of a street. The clerk lists nut varieties including filberts and butternuts, and the man finally identifies the street as Butternut while pondering his transport.
Sing Sing March 20 Mrs Place was electrocuted swiftly in the death chamber the first shock four seconds the voltage 1760 then 200 two shocks total death instantaneous she calm prayed Bible in hand attended by a prison attendant and a physician Reverend Dr Cole visited her and reported no written confession she appeared converted and died peacefully afterward
Inspector Allen traced a Saturday night shooting to four intoxicated men walking home near Baron’s Woods. They claimed no aim at the hack and laughed at the driver’s fear. Authorities will decide on charges for carrying revolvers and creating a disturbance.
John O'Connor of 34 Fulton street suffered severe hand and eye injuries and a head cut when a dualin blasting charge exploded at the estate of Patrick Teague in Pawtucketville just before noon today. He was moved to Corporation Hospital by ambulance.
The Old Sixth Company C reunion is set for next Thursday night at the Richardson house with six veterans attending Mayor Crowley as president and Major Allen as secretary. Attendees include Col. Pinder D. Moody Prescott Martin Van Buren Libby and Frank Calvert, all seasoned members.
A public dispute alleges Supt Whit bought department goods without purchasing agent approval. Mayor Crowley, who oversees the agent, may push back as bids are sought for coal for the water department with members barred from bid approval, signaling increased friction between the two offices.
John Mack appeared before the committee on cities at the State House in support of Jerome F. Manning's bill to reorganize Lowell's assessors' department. With others absent, Manning presented a petition of 1438 names to Representative Hayes and said he would let the matter rest, noting the city council's prior reorganization had already changed conditions.
State Attorney L P Slack has begun disbarment proceedings in St Johnsbury Vermont by order of the supreme court against Lowell lawyer Louis M Lemerise. Alleged theft involves a $100 fraud from a client in Northumberland New Hampshire. Lemerise long practiced in Lowell and was known among the French population. he had an office in the Hildreth building and since two years ago has largely vanished from Lowell after marrying a St Johnsbury wife and moving there.
Harold and Carl Marion aged ten and eight celebrated their birthdays Saturday evening at 34 Twelfth Street, the home of Mr and Mrs J S Marion. Although not on the same day, their birthdays were observed together with a pleasing entertainment and refreshments.
The black gelding Old Ben at Branch street engine house is placed on the retired list after 12 years of service. He is 18, to be succeeded by a bay gelding around 1500 pounds. The department bought another horse to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the sorrel in Westford street engine house.
The Dracut board of selectmen appointed Elisha Gordon of Lowell as superintendent of the town farm keeper of the lockup and sealer of weights and measures for one year starting April 1.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal health elixir curing dyspepsia neuralgia and fatigue. It cites testimonials from W. B. Baldwin of Binghamton and Mrs. Jessie A. Mearns of Clayton praising relief from liver issues weakness and appetite problems.
A historic Lowell feature describes the new training system for public school teachers led by Dr. Gertrude Marguerite Wymund at Charles Street. It spans primary to grammar rooms with structured pedagogy, fieldwork, and a philosophy that ability now defines teachers, not influence.
A Day Sunday in Lowell saw hotels closed to liquor sales with officers under Lieut. Brosnan reporting to Supt. Davis that hotels generally obeyed the law. Some diners were noted with meals and only ice water, signaling a quiet stretch for liquor vendors after years of Sunday activity.
Augustus Paris and Jennie Foster were married at the Methodist parsonage on Kick Street by Rev. J T Curnick. They will reside at 85 South Street.
In Hadley Police Court J Joseph Lepp was jailed for three months after larceny of tools from W P Foye. The session also disposed of 19 drunks in varied ways.
An ice storm transforms New England scenes into crystal splendor with jeweled trees and wires. Streets, cemeteries, and landmarks glitter as branches crack, while transit workers clear debris and police manage fallen limbs amid the morning light.
Funeral services for Harry L Merrill were held at the Russell home in Worthen street with Rev. Ellis and Rev. Pierce officiating. A quartet sang, floral tributes were sent, and burial followed in Plymouth New Hampshire. Other notices include memorials for Thomas Hannafin, Mrs. Frederic Coggeshall, Georgianna Brady, Oswald Merton Kimball, Edwin Perry, and Joshua Hovey with local clergy and undertakers named.
General Charles A R Dimon of Lowell Massachusetts arrived on the Boston steamer and visited Mr John Hill for a few hours before departing for Old Point Baltimore and Washington on business. Colby T Kittredge was elected to succeed Lieut Fred Costello of Company C and received his commission. James O Sullivan of O Sullivan Brothers was injured in a fall on Mt Washington Street Saturday afternoon.
John T. Simpson of Lowell and Clara E. Hussey of Dracut were married March 18 at the Central M. E. parsonage on Eleventh Street by Rev W. H. Meredith.
Mary Ann Rice aged 88 years 10 months died at 64 Westford street on March 19. Harriet H Wilson aged 63 wife of David H Wilson died in the same city on March 18 with funeral services at 64 Westford street Tuesday at 2 PM. Friends invited.
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