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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
1
A poem recalls two women, one who braved war to tend the wounded and dead, the other who spent a life as wife and mother making a bright home. The first died as her virtues and deeds shone in columns, while the second slept peacefully as her family mourned.
A fragment from a historical piece reflects Captain Chadwick’s cautious lesson that silence is wiser than explanation. It disparages the Boers as unlikely proofreaders but notes Thaba N’Chu as a place to avoid, while Vermonters urge hard-hearted treatment of strawberries.
North Billerica reports active interest with about 20 members. Elected officers are John Higson president and treasurer, R. J. Conway vice president, Wim McBride secretary, John Baker race secretary. May and June events listed from May 5 Baldwinville to June 17 Alimir Ontario. Royal Arcanum meets and initiates one new member. Lowell council trip planned for May 10. Evangelical Baptist services directed by Evangelist Whittier with Alexander in charge of music. Uncalled letters: George W. Smith, Mrs Maria G Fletcher, Patrick Flanagan, S P Wiley. E J Garner still ill.
The marriage of Harry D. Mallet and Louise Hawes occurred Wednesday evening at the bride’s mother's house. Rev. D. W. Hardy of the Congregational church officiated. Edith Hawes served as bridesmaid with Charles Hawes as best man. Ushers included Lattimer and Everett Hawes. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside in Gloucester.
George E. Maker at 2 John Street near the Savings Bank advertises a vast new stock of picture frames in wood and gilt finishes. Frames range from square to oval and suit cabinet to large portrait sizes, offered at record low prices this season. Call to view the collection since no show windows are available.
A dispatch from Iloilo reports a reconnoitering party of the 26th Infantry on Panay Island was surrounded at Leambanao. Four Americans were killed and 16 wounded, left on the field, with the rest narrowly escaping. Reinforcements moved to Iloilo as Filipinos retreated to mountains.
Justin Shaw and his son Frank Shaw, sought for ten days across Vermont after they shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Hoffman in Middlebury, were captured after eluding over a hundred officers. No searchers were harmed.
Lord Roberts reports from Bloemfontein that Hamilton achieved a notable success yesterday, forcing the enemy from a strong fortified position with small allied losses. The Boers left 26 prisoners, including one commander, while 12 were killed and 40 wounded. Among the dead were Lieutenant Gunther and two Frenchmen, and among the wounded was Maximoff of the Foreign Legion, with 21 of the 52 legion casualties.
Police court actions include Daniel Martin charged with assault with a knife on Peter Noonan and pleas of not guilty by John Pickman. Noonan in dangerous but improving condition. May 10 bail set at 3000. Other cases include bicycle thefts, assault on Albert Porter, probation for Sawtelle Place troubles, multiple drunks, and several fines. Community notices cover church ministers welcome at Centralville and Highland M E churches with reception details.
Hundreds attend Huntington hall May festival to benefit working mothers and children. The opening night features a newly waxed floor ready for dancing after the prize drill held by militia privates and high school cadets in uniform, with bazaar items and refreshments available as vendors prepare for the official start tonight.
In Jackson hall ice cream and cake were sold the prize for individual competitive drill was a mauser automatic revolver. Fifteen men entered with judges Linet Colby T. Kit tredge Lieut. Wm. Fairweather and Col. Wilson. Private "Duke" Flanagan of Company C won the prize with Private Douglas Rivet second. The military ball followed to the music of the American orchestra. The officers and raides listed large numbers of 9th and 6th Infantry. Tonight the tables will be ready for the sale and a new stage will be dedicated with an operetta The Peppery Pa. The hall was cleared and the festival likely to be a tremendous success.
Major Noyes and Inspector Allen with a search warrant found 20 to 25 yards of cloth belonging to Merrimack Manufacturing in the rooms of a Pole named John Ruzel at No 10 Davidson street. Ruzel was located at a Davidson street saloon at noon and arrested for larceny. Ruzel had been employed at Merrimack for some time.
The water board meets tonight at 7 30. Overseers of the poor hold their regular monthly meeting to approve bills tonight. The common council plans a special meeting next Tuesday evening when the aldermen meet in regular session.
Frank Gregoire sustained a severe skull fracture in a Tuesday night fall from a barn roof on Ford street. He lies in critical condition at St. John's hospital, with his Marlboro family notified of the accident.
Mrs. Netrin Chase of 47 K Street Northeast recalls her 16 month old son’s illness misdiagnosed as measles then mumps and scrofula. After doctors failed, Hood’s Sarsaparilla healed the neck sore and restored health.
The 23d general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens at the Auditorium Chicago with 715 delegates. The session admits lay representation, debates one standing committee plan, and notes a woman delegate who declines credentials. A reception follows as candidates for bishop are discussed amid strong New England backing for Dr. Hamilton.
The body of Rev Patrick Brady OMI arrived from Springfield at 6 57 PM and lay in state at the Church of the Immaculate Conception as thousands visited. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated 10 AM with Celebrant Rev Thomas Smyth and a large choir directed by Prof P P Haggerty. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery with services led by Rev Fr Joyce OMI and others.
Frank Lee 25 dives into frigid Willow Dale water despite cold, cutting himself to the bone. Companion William Bragdon provides first aid, wrapping wounds with handkerchiefs, then they travel to Lowell for care. Doctor McGannon sutures twelve stitches. Lee rests at home for weeks.
Alfred W. Bryant leaped from the Brooklyn bridge at 3 40 pm using a self made parachute and air bags. He was rescued from the water and taken to Hudson Street hospital where doctors fear internal injuries and possible death. Bryant, 354 West Forty eighth street, had planned the stunt for months.
The Fifth District Republican Convention met at the Republican headquarters on Central Street to elect two delegates and two alternates to the national convention. Elected were E Frank Lewis of Lawrence and Arthur G. Pollard of Lowell as delegates, with Elwyn G. Preston of Woburn and George H. Poor of Andover as alternates. the body pledged support for McKinley and Long at Philadelphia.
Albina Monbleau reported a bicycle stolen from the Mansur block. Mary Slattery and Helen Dale, aged 14 and 16, were arrested after the bike was found moved to the Odd Fellows temple boiler room and discussed repainting costs in Middlesex street. Both admitted taking the wheel.
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