30 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1896
Page
1
A compact, period voice notes a Brooklyn Sunday paradox with heavy Raines and a dry spell. The item presents a concise snapshot of urban mood and local peculiarities, hinting at weather and social vibes without sensational detail. The brief reflects newspaper brevity and era tone.
A charity worker visiting a poor widow recalls doubting her male support after spotting a man's hat on a table. When pressed about the hat the widow reveals it is the visitor's own, prompting a discreet cancellation of suspicion and a renewed order of aid. The tale, sourced to the Boston Daily Globe, highlights prudence in relief work.
Captain Wescott and police protected two Sunday services at St Pauls Baptist in West End after Rev B Andrew Franklin was elected pastor amid threats. The packed church saw dissent from minority members during prayers and a standing vote in favor of the pastor. A bank savings deposit details follow as a public notice from Traders National Bank with interest terms and hours.
In this city March 29 at the Old Ladies Home Luthera C King aged 75 years. Funeral services will be held at the home on Tuesday afternoon March 4 at 2 30 o'clock.
You are invited to High Street church supper on Wednesday night a first class tea with entertainment from Nashua for 25 cents Post 185 G A R will host a whist party Tuesday evening to raise funds for repainting the hall Friends of the past urged to help Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for health March store hours extended by Cobuin Co A wagon accident left a man badly hurt but he survived thanks to Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil testimonial from Mrs W F Babcock Norvell Mich
The American liner Paris struck bottom in thick fog while en route from Newport News to Sandy Hook. Tug A F Walker reports the vessel aground near the St Paul site. Several tugs tried to float her but failed, suggesting another foundering after grounding.
Portland Oregon March 30 Mrs Henry Smith and family fear a unknown assailant. A crazy man has repeatedly attacked them by poisoning food wells and animals feeding. Police notified but no motive or suspect known.
Denver reports Melvin O. Dennis broke all one mile bicycle records on the Montclair track Friday afternoon. He rode an unpaced mile straightaway in 1.11 3-5 with a tailwind of 50 miles an hour. The prior record stood at 1:25 and the new time is said to be official despite being kept quiet for personal reasons.
Report from Hermosillo dated March 30 says Mexican government troops clashed with Yaqui Indians in the mountains. twenty Indians killed and others wounded. Government plans to organize an expedition against the tribes.
St Louis March 30 E J Mensing of the Post Dispatch set 10685 cms in one hour on the Mergenthaler linotype, surpassing former record holder Green by 685 cms.
In San Francisco on March 30 two representatives of a London syndicate purchased 40 000 acres in Southern California for about 2 million dollars. The land will be worked by English farmers.
Tampico Mexico March 30 Capt J Norman ship owner of Portland Maine was shot and killed by Harry Boston boarding house keeper Norman a member of the New York Pilots association is dead in a violent incident authorities report Boston held for homicide with offshore ties to the pilots group.
Rawlins Wy March 30 a sharp earthquake occurred Saturday night but authorities say there was no damage or injuries. Local residents felt the tremor around the area and officials say structures remained intact.
March 30 Superior court opened with a verdict of $250 for the plaintiff in Carkin v. town of Groton. Judge Blodgett charged in Doherty v. Burns for illegal conversion and trespass. Kane v. Bachman sufficed to a verdict for the defendant after late testimony about a mill injury on April 12, 1895, leaving Kane with a damaged arm and long hospital stay. Court adjourned with no further cases ready for trial.
Rev Frank A Warfield delivered Palm Sunday sermons at Kirk Street praising Christ’s message of love and overcoming evil. He urged personal unity at home, church resistance to evil, and selection of good influences to build character and both temporal and eternal welfare.
The Hun tington Hall concert program for tomorrow evening features Wm. K. Hallowell piano solo, Lesbian Quartette, The Moorland Ride, Herring, Fairy Song, Zimmermann clarinet solo, The rose variations, Master W. A. Bagsey reading Annie Laurie, Miss May Donnelly tenor solo Let all obey, T. F. Molloy quartet Their sun shall no more go down sacred, violin solo, 2nd Scene De Ballet E J Borjes Campana duets So vio e t amo Mrs Tenney and Mr Molloy reading selected Miss Donnelly tenor solo The Little Bird T F Molloy quartet Bird's Message. After, a Y M C A basketball game with Burkes. Mayor Courtney refereeing.
Nearly all seats were filled last evening as Rev. J H Paradise gave an illustrated lecture on The Pilgrims Progress. The place’s Sunday school marks three years on Easter Sunday with a financial and numerical report to be read. A Y P S C E business meeting is set for Tuesday evening to elect officers. Rev. O E Mallory will preach at the chapel Thursday evening. An afternoon tea Saturday welcomes Easter concert participants on Sunday evening.
A popular store in the Runels building presents an attractive spring millinery display. The window and interior decorations showcase ribbons laces and ornaments in lavish abundance. The event promises the newest fancies and novelties and is urged as a must see for Lowell ladies.
The first cloth cut from Georgia mills has been sent to Lowell to be kept as a curiosity. It is export sheet ing, and of high quality. Woven last week by Mrs Stackpole, wife of a Massachusetts overseer, she and other experts from the corporation are visiting Georgia to ensure the mill starts properly.
Rev C M Hall preached on Eschatology at Central M E church, ending a two sermon arc with Hell and Heaven topics. He argued hades and gehenna as temporary unseen realms before resurrection, urged belief in eternal punishment, and described heaven as a future kingdom with ongoing companionship with Christ and loved ones. He warned against universal restoration and stressed personal acceptance of Christ. He also noted a later service on Heaven and outlined the modest, hopeful view of the afterlife.
Not As We Say Gentlemen. See Merrimack Clothing for better fitting garments. Our reputation relies on customer satisfaction and low prices. Compare our custom suits and works in show windows. We offer boys and children's clothing and claim family outfits for the price of one imported suit. Hockanum suits priced $20. Patch Pocket and Strap Seam Top Coats range from $8 to $20.
Lowell ladies will be interested in the announcement that the spring opening of this enterprising firm is to occur on Friday and Saturday of this week. A cordial invitation to attend is extended to all.
Peter J. McCabe faced larceny of a horse alleged by Allan D. Cook, with Cook claiming loss after boarding at McCabe’s stable. Witnesses described sale attempts, notes, and payments while the case was adjourned to 2 pm. several other drunkenness and theft cases followed plus a clothing ad.
A letter from Barnes Cycle Co. to Brazer & Co. dated March 28 1896 reports Barnes wheel No 3176 sold to Brazer now in Boston agents possession misrepresented as running out of true. Brazer & Co. defends product noting widespread interest and forthcoming sales.
Political chatter among Democrats is light as the state convention is set for April 21 and caucuses are not yet scheduled. No strong interest in delegate selection is evident, with rumors pointing to Olmey backing. The only named delegate candidate so far is Peter H. Donohoe, a former delegate.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wotton of North Chelmsford observed their thirteenth wedding anniversary on Friday evening with gifts from friends including a dinner set a parlor mirror and lamp. Mr. Chute gave a cheerful speech as a ceremony from 13 years ago was repeated. Music readings and recitations followed by numerous gifts for the couple and their twin daughters who marked their sixth birthday.
Dr. W. S. Eaton traveled to Hudson New Hampshire yesterday to euthanize three pigs showing hydrophobia. Owner Mr. Lester reported the animals snapped and chewed troughs before dying and being buried. Eaton linked the pigs’ rabies to a dog later shot in Collinsville after biting two men.
Mrs. D. R. Bigelow of Billerica was found in the Concord River near the middle bridge. She arose in the night dressed and left the house, despondency given as the cause. Deacon Bigelow, her husband, organized a search. she leaves two unmarried daughters.
The Lowell Ice company organized with President Jerome F. Manning and treasurer and clerk Edward H. Morse. Directors include Eugene E. Dennison Cyrus W. Dennison George W. LeDuke. Buildings sit at Spectacle pond near the station on the Stony Brook railway at North Littleton.
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