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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
1
A reflective poem from the Saturday Evening Post recalls old daguerreotypes stored in a cedar chest. The speaker recollects grandparents, parents, aunts, and lovers in faded frames, lamenting exposing ghosts of a vanished youth and choosing to dream instead.
The piece notes a major move in steel, mentions Geo. T. Angell and a risk amid the grip era. It accuses Divine Healer of mail fraud and illicit female rings, cites Maude Adams and Boston reactions, and questions a state treasurer’s cedar chest, ending with a claim about a mesh.
The text praises acacia for future utility, mentions the fast-growing false acacia and nard wood for ladders and wheels, warns against overly wet climates, and describes Formosa sheet lead making from Australian pigs. It also reports India’s Deccan sunflower experiments as malaria prevention, with early positive impressions.
A small roof fire at a barn on Wille street owned by the heirs of John King drew a fire department alarm from box 39 at 6 15 last night. Only a few shingles burned. Rev. George F. Kenngett to present five illustrated lectures on The Life of Christ starting March 25 at 645 with stereopticon slides licensed from Tissot and Lemerula Paris.
The Traders' National Bank proclaims general banking with foreign payments in German and Swedish money. It offers safety deposit boxes and monthly compounded interest at four percent annually. A ladies’ banking room is set aside, and the bank is open Saturdays.
Lord Roberts reports no special news from Bloemfontein after telegraphing that the country south of the town is settling down and supplies are being brought in. Milner reaches Dordrecht northward. Woodgate has died of wounds. Roberts reportedly sees a flying column advancing from the south toward Mafeking.
Three firemen were killed and two injured when the first floor collapsed in a factory at 213 and 215 East 44th street after a morning fire. The dead were William J. Smith Peter F. Bowen and Fore man John J. Grady, all with Engine 21 and Ladder 2. They perished in six feet of water in the basement. Capt. William Clark and Fireman Kuchs of Engine 21 were hurt. The building housed Thomas B. Herbert iron works Philip Cowen publisher and others. Loss estimated at 50 000.
Frederick J. Thilbert, former Patton's bank cashier of Palatine, who was struck with a hammer by Dr. W. L. Lewis on September 20, is dead from his injuries. Lewis, declared insane, was killed at the scene.
In Boston on March 24 Judge Lowell overruled the demurrer of former Globe National Bank president Charles H Cole. He is indicted for alleged misappropriation of about a million dollars and will now have to plead.
In Machias Maine on March 24 authorities report that Horace T Gardner and Clinton Gardner loggers died after consuming alcohol Sunday night. The men were en route from the woods to Machias when they collapsed Monday. Investigations suggest alcohol overdose as the cause of death.
Captain M. M. Ward of the steamer Lawrence is held in 5000 bond on a murder charge of boatswain Michael Nelligan of the gunboats Alabama and Texas. Ward has applied for a writ of habeas corpus in Galveston Texas on March 4.
James B. Drake managing owner of the four masted schooner Jennie 8 Butler reports total loss at San Luis Pass Texas. Crew saved.
Boston reports 964 deaths for the week ending March 4, the highest weekly toll in twelve years. Among the fatalities four were from grip, one and a half from pneumonia, and four from consumption.
In Boston at the American house Friday milk contractors and New England Milk Producers union officers met with President John Warnett presiding to set the summer price. Farmers argued feed and labor costs rose over the past year, making a price cut to last summer's level impractical.
The supply note states prices will continue from last winter into the summer, meaning consumers must pay last winter rates or higher this season. The announcement signals ongoing cost maintenance despite seasonal demand shifts.
The 50th wedding anniversary of Capt. and Mrs. George W. Edwards was celebrated at their home 75 Foss Street Biddeford with Portland friends and Sheridan post G A R members in attendance. Festivities featured red white and blue decor, speeches, music, and a gold headed cane presentation to Capt. Edwards. Edwards, born in England in 1821, served in the Civil War and remains active in military circles at age 80 plus.
Edwin F. Tuttle of Uxbridge and Colletta Alice Parker of Melrose had their marriage ceremony in Pawtucket Rhode Island on July 27 1898. Tuttle holds local offices and Parker is an assistant principal at Uxbridge High School. The town clerk filed the certificate Friday as the winter term ended, with questions remaining about Parker’s job status until July.
At the State House a hearing considered authorizing the metropolitan park commission to build a boulevard from Pleasant street Woburn to the Mystic valley parkway Winchester. The plan runs from Pleasant street through Horn Pond shores to the Woburn Winchester boundary and into Winchester lands to the Mystic valley parkway. Support came from Mayor Davis, Dr Harlow, W B Blodgett, Alvah Wood, and Wetherell who urged the bill's beauty and utility. The hearing closed with no reentry.
Fr iday afternoon funeral for Chas W Hodges at the Foxboro homestead on North Main Street honored a long time town official and banker. Hodges, born in Norton, served Foxboro as town clerk selectman assessor school committee treasurer and War town treasurer and led the Foxboro Savings Bank treasury. He represented Norton in the 1952 Legislature and aided the centennial observance committee. Rev James W Flare officiated with many Bristol and Norfolk bar members present. burial moved to Norton.
The Social Labor party will hold a public meeting at Nay State hall located at 163 Central street on Sunday at 2 p.m. The event will be addressed by Mr. Frank Keefe from Lynn.
George J. Massachuseatts, a roller at the Danvers Iron Works in Danversport, suffered severe burns Friday when a red hot iron rod wrapped around him. He sustained burns to arms neck shoulders and chin and is expected to recover.
George Frank Waugh, recommended by Congressman Knox for a West Point cadetship, has passed entrance exams and will enter June 18. A former High School cadet captain, he served with Company C, Sixth Regiment in Puerto Rico during the Spanish American War, escaped illness aboard a transport, and recovered after months of care. Born July 4, 1878, he is the son of Frank and Jennie M. Waugh and grandson of John Waugh.
Mr. Frank A. Parsons, Maplewood Malden principal, spoke on correlating art with other subjects. He urged integrating art into topics, using Perry pictures carefully, and using limited pictures per year. He cited Egypt and Greece projects, and stressed aesthetics and ethical development in education.
At City Hall the health department says three passengers from a trans-Atlantic steamer that reached Boston this week have smallpox on board. The Lowell arrivals are not ill and do not expect to be, but they were vaccinated per State board advice and will be watched for the incubation period to see if symptoms develop.
City council approved 600 dollars for sundries in care of city hall and memorial burning. Frank M. Fagan’s smoke pipe cover work cost 89 dollars and was not presented to the appropriations committee. A new vote favors an extra sundries appropriation to cover the bill.
The police court session lasted about 15 minutes. Thomas A. Kennedy was sent to the State farm for an indefinite period on drunkenness. He had appeared days earlier and, promising reform, was placed on probation. John J. Howe and Jennie K R Howe faced assault charges and were continued until next Saturday.
Mrs Mre Franklin of Boston will speak at the Eoapel meeting at the Young Women's Christian Association Sunday afternoon at 4:15. All girls and women are invited along with the Saturday evening event featuring a social environment activity.
Daniel Daly longtime foundry worker of North Chelmsford dies at home leaving one daughter Katherine Daly. Mrs Daniel O Connor who died March 23 at 42 White Street aged 56 leaves husband two sons John J and Edward and six daughters Mamie Katherine Bridget Hannah and Maggie O Connor. Ellen Catherine Cummiskey longtime city resident dies aged 65 leaving two nephews Dr Arthur McCann James V McCann and niece Loyola McCann. Funeral Monday at St Patrick s church. Forbes W Ryan 70 years 8 months 11 days dies at 24 Highth Avenue leaving wife two children and a member of Veritas lodge Odd Fellows. Mrs Abner Grimes dies aged 87 9 months 17 days at daughter Mrs Fred Andrews Tyngsboro husband survives.
Multiple funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah Hubbard Ephraim Brown Ann W Wiley James Sladen and Lacey Ann Chandler across Lowell and surrounding towns. Clergy from First Congregational and Worthen Street M E churches presided. Bearers, floral tributes, and interments noted at Edson and Lowell cemeteries.
An amused patron named Walter demands an oyster stew in a specific fashion at a restaurant table. The epicure insists on boiling cream with salt and a lump of fresh pepper while the oysters cook until beat. The waiter signals staff with a shout about stew preparation.
A short muttered catalogue style note offers unpressed rites herbs and barks for selection. The writer invites calls to arrange desired items and to form products according to the reader's request.
An open grave was banked with a rich floral fusion including Easter lilies wreaths and sprays. Three nephews and a cousin served as bearers while Mr R O Adams arranged the display and J B Currier acted as funeral director.
Multiple obituaries dated March with ages from 25 to 72. Listings include Ida N Dukett Samuel H Merrill George H Smith Isaiah Snow Harry T Cummings James Armstrong Daniel Daly Charles Lord Mattie J Woodard and others with residence addresses and scheduled funeral times. Funeral details vary by 2 to 2:30 pm Sunday and weekday services.
Mrs Lang of Boston mother of Mrs Herbert Grover undergoes a serious operation at St John’s Hospital. Lowell men attended the Middlesex club banquet in Boston with John Stott Fred Kilgore Col J W Bennett C I Hood Charles Goddard Major Proctor W G Barnard and P G Barnard. Mrs Fred G Hunton hosted 25 friends at a birthday party with palms flowers music whist games and refreshments. William H Way returns home after Dazzer company season in St Louis. James S Russell celebrates 93rd birthday. his children include Mary Russell James B. paymaster at Cartridge Co. and Mrs H J Potter of American Woolen. Miss Underhill’s pupils saw Iphigenie Auf Tauris at Harvard University. prior entertainment by D Irwin of Radcliffe. Rev C L Merriam of Highland Congregational Church is ill at home.
The Southern Trade Record extols The A P McGraw Corset company of McGraw New York as the top health enhancing corset line. It notes variety of materials colors and finishes and cites physician endorsement and fashionability while asserting unbiased independent testing by its editors in March 1908.
A Workers Union meeting established a permanent organization with Frenk Jones elected president. Wranisner hrist of Resten and F. Paulkner, general president of the American Federation of Labor, were present to review the charter. A committee was named to represent the Trades Council and the union, marking a key step for the Amalgamated Sheet Metal Friday.
Unclear readable fragments mention a gang and a possible shooting or crime event. No verifiable names, places, dates, or organizations readable to clarify the incident.Further details unavailable from the fragmented text.
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