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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
6
A teacherly biblical study by Rev. D. M. Stearns covers Jesus upbraiding unreceptive cities, the final judgment, faith like babes, and the call to rest in Christ. It emphasizes Jesus as judge and deliverer, the Father’s authority, and the believer’s daily life under a gentle yoke.
The article explains the Growth of the Seed parable, identifying the sower as Christ and ministers, the soil as the human heart, and the seed as the word of God. It emphasizes that growth comes from God, not anxious effort, and outlines orderly stages of growth, acceptance, and fruit bearing. It ends with prayer meeting guidance and scripture readings.
In a debate on salvation and works the Episcopal Recorder questions the certainty of all believers receiving mansions and crowns. It argues that some works burn in judgment while others endure like gold and silver, leaving the saved yet “just saved.” A Jewish exposé criticizes Bible history judgments as speculative and in flux. A quip from Mr Blykins about impractical topics ends with a wife’s peace conference remark. The Washington Star requests readers tell advertisers they saw the Courier ad.
A full slate of morning and evening services across local churches lists sermon topics and special actions. Highlights include Fifth Street Baptist on Tempest Tossed Souls and The Universalism of Jesus, First Primitive Methodist with Communion, and Immanuel Baptist on Three Photos Which One.
Services at 10.30 a m and 7 p m on Sundays with Sunday school at 12 m. Celebration of Holy Communion on Sundays at 7 15 a m, except the first Sunday of the month. The timings reflect a church schedule for weekly worship and education.
Preacher Rev. C. E. Fisher leads a musical program directed by Henry F. Felton at First Universalist Church Hurd Street. Selections include organ preludes and choral pieces from Stainer and Wells, with solos by Mrs A Gelino and a offertory. Sunday school follows at 12 10 and a Young People’s meeting at 6 with a sermon on Whittier’s The Eternal Goodness.
Smith Thomas Ford, pastor, conducts morning and evening services with a sermon on Practical Christianity and communion. Morning service features Anthem The Lord Reigneth and Quartette The King of Love My Shepherd Is. Special music includes Come Unto Me and All Glorious Lord. Sunday school at noon Junior Endeavor at 5 15 with God s Bid. seats free. Musical director J Avison Baker.
W A Bartlett D D pastor at Kirk Street Church urges prompt morning worship at 10 30 with communion and reception of 52 members. Music includes O Lamb of God by Brewer and O Jesus Thou Art Standing by Dykes. First of May Home Service features organ orchestra choirs and family singing with a concluding organ number at 6 30 and solos mixed throughout.
The event features quartettes and a bass solo with selections including Hear Me When I Call and Nearer My God to Thee. The pastor will preach A Home of the Olden Time and reference the Vermont father and son man hunt in the sermon. Ladies and men's quartettes participate. men’s league leads the meeting.
Rev. Geo. H. Johnson will lead a Sunday school study Saturday at 3.30 o'clock. All interested are invited. A prayer and praise service Sunday at 9.15 welcomes all men. The men’s meeting at 4 o'clock will be addressed by Rev. J. M. Craig. A meeting of much interest is assured. All men welcome.
The Y W C A gospel service Sunday at 4 15 pm will feature a missionary meeting on India with a letter from Miss Mudge and a famine relief collection. Saturday night social at 7 30 pm, led by Mrs Will Robertson, includes music and a phonograph exhibition.
The Lowell branch of the Young Women's Christian Association seeks public support to cover annual expenses of about $3000. A new pledge scheme invites individuals to donate fixed yearly amounts, with targets of ten $100, ten $50, ten $25, twenty $10, twenty $5, and one thousand $1 contributors. Trustees and the secretary Lolse B. Pierson oversee collections at 763 Merrimack Street, with names of contributing supporters to be published.
At a last night meeting the Shiners Union voted to urge legislative support for barring women and minors from work between 6 PM and 6 AM. Rep Butler Ames promised support as the bill passed its first reading amid claims the male spinners disavow ties to this labor meeting. They plan to refuse use of their hall for political purposes going forward.
David Thompson fell on Merrimack street near city hall and cut his head. Dr. J. H. Breton moved him to a nearby place, called for an ambulance, and took him home at 33 Bridge street. Patrick Neary, while working at Tremont and Suffolk mills, suffered a severe arm bruise after belt entanglement. ambulance sent and he was taken to the Corporation hospital.
The phrase notes a bustling arrival of spring openings, with the woods described as full of them, suggesting a brisk season of new ventures and growth.
Adverts for 40QODS PILLS claim they cure liver biliousness indigestion and headache. Claims include easy dosage and simple operation in a compact old style patent medicine format.
A condensed guide to churches in Chelmsford and surroundings detailing pastors, sermon times, Sunday schools, and youth meetings. Includes Union Free Baptist Barristers Hall, Immanuel Baptist Blossom Street, Park neighborhoods, Central Street and more with multiple denominations and service hours.
Mrs James OConnell of 158 Coburn Street praises Doans Kidney Pills as highly effective after using them in her family. The testimonial notes购买 at Ellingwood Co drug store Merrimack and Central and lists price at 50 cents. Sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doans.
This week highlights mackerel and lobsters with emphasis on the mackerel’s elegance. The note suggests the fish’s quality speaks for itself without further commentary.
The notice proclaims the city’s first outdoor rhubarb harvest along with the initial lot of fancy outdoor spinach and dandelions. It highlights novelty and local farming emphasis without detailing dates or makers.
Parsnips freshly dug daily from Sunnyside Farm offered at the market. Local growers emphasize quality and availability for spring cooking. Vegetables presented in seasonal display with consistent supply through the season.
The ad promotes a new Welsbach Light with the Yusea Mantle delivering 50 percent more light and three times the strength, promising long life and cost efficiency under half a cent per hour for 100 candle power per unit. Sold at this office with installment plans for first class gas cooking ranges.
A local gas station advertises a reduced price for customers who pay promptly. The promotion offers a discount off the posted rate, encouraging early payment at the pump and in-store purchases.
Notice states no charge for meter use and no charge for running supply pipes to street mains into consumers cellars, provided orders are left at the office and promptly attended to. The wording implies a municipal or utility policy regarding service connections and associated labor.
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