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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR notes list March calendar elements with sunrise and sunset times, moon phase, and day lengths. The text references daily labels Sun Tue Web Thu Fri and numeric codes such as 2 3 4 5 6 7 890 and 130-44, along with daytime length 12.57 hours. No clear events or people are present.
Yesterday afternoon was breezy but better than the day before. Rain or snow failed to arrive overnight and skies were clear. Forenoon mild and clear with improving barometer readings, indicating a change to fair conditions by night and Saturday, with northwesterly winds.
The Lowell Daily Courier reports on a Friday dated March 30, 1900, detailing local affairs and community news characteristic of the era. Reports cover civic events, commerce, and social notes relevant to Lowell residents of that period.
The piece lists local ads and offers from Pelham Cigar, Morse hacks, Thompson Hardware seed catalogue, and E. J. Medina hair goods at 104 Merrimack Street. It notes an Easter sale by United Workers of the First Universalist church with moving pictures and songs, plus invest tips in stocks, bonds, real estate, and bicycles with Shattuck & Son at 30 Prescott Street debuting Orient, Stearns, and Tribune brands.
The J C Ayer Co of Lowell plans to curb price cutting by raising the price of 25 cent Cherry Pectoral to $2.40 a dozen for nonparticipants while offering retailers who sign a coupon a 10 percent discount for displaying the product. An extra 5 percent is added on half gross orders, potentially yielding up to 46 percent profit for compliant druggists. The plan, directed at cutters, is backed by endorsements from some retailers and aims to ensure the product is not substituted or discounted.
The Bell Shoe and Clothing Co advertises a challenge sale of men’s clothing and shoes. The Bell people are manufacturers as well as retailers with no middleman profit. Windows display Easter novelties in suitings over coatings and a selection of shoes.
In a basement clearance sale A. G. Pollard & Co offers regular spring lines and late February stock. Ladies 82.0 shoes now 1.49 per pair, Dongola kid and lace. remaining best line 3.00 shoes at 2.29. Men’s Russia calf box and patent calf shoes reduced to 1.89 or 2.29 per pair.
Burkes defeated the All-Star five 8 to 4 in Associate Hall before about 1,000 fans. Key moments featured Bill Kelliher scoring all Burkes points and Allard clashing with O’Neil in a close duel. Referee Tierney’s partisan calls drew comment. next games include P A C versus Cushing Academy and Burkes versus Battery B of Worcester.
The Old Middlesex chapter Sons of the American Revolution met in Marston's hall with President Marston in the chair. A letter from H Appleton of the Massachusetts society noted illness preventing attendance. Discussions covered education of foreign-born citizens, a lecture by Rev J A Bowler, and a plan for a memorabilia celebration on Oct 19 in Memorial hall.
John Prew, a Burlington, Vermont farmer about 40, faced a drunkenness charge after a night in a room at Old Washington tavern where gas was found flowing from a tube attached to a bed near his undressed body. Police suspect an attempt at self harm though Prew denies it, citing a ten day spree and unknown tubing.
A large audience enjoyed a concert at First Presbyterian last night with Irene Pindar contralto Louise Coburn pianist Annie L Cilley reader Henry Brown baritone Thomas Frost pianist The program ranged from Ruberstein to Massenet and Dudley Buck with several solos duets and readings, earning warm applause. The Baraca class at First Baptist held a vestry concert and social to raise funds for the building, featuring Miss Emily Simpson and about 55 young men. Performers included Mrs W H Pepin Lena Reid Ball Francis Birtwell Ruby Horne a male quartet James Flemings Warren Reid Frank Dobson Samuel Davis Thomas Cottrell and Ethel Hudson with George Noonan at the piano ice cream and cake served afterward.
The Lowell Evening High School Debating club met at the Elmira club rooms on Central street and adopted a permanent constitution. John J. O’Rourke became treasurer. Next debate set for Thursday April 12 at 7 30 PM at Elmira club rooms on the topic Resolved that the warrior is greater than the statesman. Debaters include William Gibiliana John Weallace for the affirmative and John O’Rourke William Falbey for the negative. A rising vote of thanks was given to the Bimbra club for their room.
A short pitch touts Geer H. Wood’s Easter window display with diamonds watches and other goods. The store showcases rings brooches stick pins chic leather bags opals buckles and bric a brac while a basement room features vases decorated chinaware and small items for whist price. customers are urged to view the displays and take advantage of bar gains offered.
A gas leak in the upper corridor of the Kirk Street high school disrupted classes including English and chemistry. The gas was shut off promptly but air quality worsened, forcing a recitation class to evacuate. Once repaired, gas resumed, but tremors affected several lower rooms and students resumed instruction. The first battalion of girls is noted for Indian club routines and movements.
The notice highlights Bon Marche’s upcoming grand opening next week with a display of new spring millinery cloaks salts and dress goods. It also advertises two tenement properties on Broadway with bath rooms hot water and improvements for rent and sale prices and contact details for T HW Elliott on Central Street.
A Pitchurch Chronicle Telegraph note recalls Mafeking siege and suggests Americans two years ago felt similar emotions. Mr Gaswell remarks about British troops resting there and the anticipation that the garrison will grasp the public reaction by remembering their mane.
The Highland Congregational solicitation committee reports £69 raised and hopes for four additional contributions to ensure success. Members emphasize the appeal's community impact and urge continued support from supporters and local donors.
An advertisement from A G Pollard & Co touts a daily sale for household, hotel, and barber goods. It promises practical perfection with low daily cost, claiming 1% content and silvered satin value tied to 16 ounces, urging readers to act now.
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