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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
8
Weather Summary from Yesterday to Today
Showers ended near noon and the temperature fell after a cool morning. A strong northwesterly wind blew and kept it raw and chilly at night. Today is clear and cold with temperatures around 61 at 5pm, 39 at 12m, and 47 at 5pm the following day. barometer readings remained near 29.80 inches.
Weather forecast for Massachusetts fair and frost tonight
Washington reports for Massachusetts indicate frost tonight with tomorrow Friday fair and warmer conditions. Northwest winds are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts
Try Horne's coat at Washington Savings Bank day
The item notes quarter day at Washington Savings Bank on Saturday with 4 percent rate. It mentions 273 Central Street and announces P. F. Beaudette leasing Wanna-Jandit Park in North Chelmsford to train colts and break horses for races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
Wilson
Washington’s Savings Bank
Central Street
P. F. Beaudette
Cozy home for little money in handy location
Advertisement cites a nearly new seven room cottage with bath on 300 feet of land offered at 1250 dollars with 100 dollars cash and 5 percent interest. Owner selling due to moving from the city. Also a fine double tenement on main street in old ward 5 rented at 30 dollars monthly. Contact T H Elliott, 64 Central Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Old Ward
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Meat or cereals question of interest to careful readers
An antivegetarian argument favors starchy foods and Grape-Nuts as pre digested nutrition. It claims Grape Nuts provides rapid energy and mental strength through phosphate of potash from brain tissue, with a ten day use proving the benefit, and warns against overeating beyond small portions.
Y W C A Work Shows Strong April Growth and Giving
The April report to the YWCA notes large attendance at the rooms near 5000 with 1800 in the lunch room. Seventeen dozen various activities including 44 calls, cottage meetings, hospital services, and a Lawrence visit supported by efforts of Miss Louise B. Pierson and local committees. Donations, new members, and a paid off building project bring a positive view of finances and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Louise B. Pierson
Lawrence
D. L. Moody
Charlotte Kitson
W. H. White
H. L. Tibbetts
Jacob Rogers
H. B
Wavuutsa
Wm. F. Hills
W. H. Parker
India
Central America
Grace Eaton
Christ
Northfield
Association Library
New York
Lowell
Harvey Greene
Nashua
Comfort Club
Reception for Rev George Clarke at Central M B Church
Rev George Clarke and family were greeted by Central M B Church members and attending societies at a vestry reception last evening. Visitors met the pastor as Rev Peterson and Rev Johnson offered welcomes, with a poem and a musical program by local youths. Decorated vestry, various committees, and ushers staffed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Thepworth League
Ladies’ Aid Society
George Clarke
Clarke
Ruth Clarke
Richard Pendergast
Central Methodist
Mr. Peterson
Centralville Methodist Church
George H. Johnson
Carke
Esther Sanders
Jessie Smith
Ivy
Ethel Hands
Marian Lewis
Ethel Hall
Edith Sanders
Florence Nix
Ray Flemings
Harold Frost
Daisy B. MacBrayne
George MiaciDonald
Edwin Griffin
Aubrey Chadbourne
MacBrayne
Alden W. Henderson
Miss MacBrayne
Emma Coote
Blanche Heffler
Edna Harper
George MacDonald
Mr. §St. John
Henry O. Brooks
Thomas McAfee
Evening amusements and refreshments program noted
The excerpt lists attendees and the committee for an evening programme. Milton Corey, Louise Smith and Julia Kenney were named as the committee, with the gathering featuring amusements followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Corey
Louise Smith
Julia Kenney
Quartette Choir of First Universalist Church Delivers Fine Evening
The First Universalist Church quartette choir presented an excellent concert last night to a well attended audience. Soprano Mrs Jeannie L Sherburne contralto Mrs O A Gelino tenor Mr Malcolm D Barrows baritone Mr James T Spellman organist and director Mr Henry F Felton were joined by Miss Mary Louise Coburn pianist and Miss May Donnelly reader. The program featured solo numbers and quartette selections including the Prayer and Finale from Lohengrin with organ accompaniment. The choir is considered among the best in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartette Choir
First Universalist Church
Jeannie L.sherburne
O. A. Gelino
Malcolm D. Barrows
James T. Spellman
Henry F. Felton
Mary Louise Coburn
May Donnelly
Portuguese Bazaar minstrel night at Prescot Hall
Last evening at Prescot Hall the Portuguese Bazaar featured a minstrel show by St. Peter's altar boys. Joseph McGirr was interlocutor with Frederick Flaherty and John Kelly as bone manipulators, aided by John Thornton and Charles White on tambourines. Soloists included Rodrick Quirbach George Kelly Edward Heelon Owen Feely William Sadler George Morris and Frank Finnegan. Dancing followed until midnight and the bazaar is described as a pronounced success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott Hall
St. Peter’s Church
Joseph McGirr
Frederick Flaherty
John Kelly
John Thornton
Charles White
Roderick Quirbach
George Kelly
Edward Heelon
Owen Feely
William Sadler
George Morris
Frank Finnegan
Knox Plurality Shows Knox Narrowly Beats Flynn in District
In the fifth district Lawrence area returns indicate Knox carried most towns but lost Lawrence by over a thousand votes to Flynn. Knox saved Lowell by 34 votes, while Walcott won Lowell by over 900. Woburn flipped to Knox by 114, with potential candidacy shifts amid Lowell-Lawrence tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Flynn
Knox
Flynn Knox Angover
North Andover
North Eee
Pcadory Sie Saas Se Oo
Reading
Tewksbury
Wilmington
Lowell
Mr. Knox
Peabody
Gov. Wolcott
Woburn
Congress
Lawrence News
Benevolent Ladies Social At Branch Street Church
The Branch Street Ladies Benevolent Society held a well patronized social at the church last night. Mrs. G. O. Hutchins presided. The program featured phonograph selections under Mr. Hazleton, piano solos by Miss Annie Wonside, readings by Mrs. Lillian Dodge Haskell and Miss Faith Doty, followed by light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch Street
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
G. O. Hutchins
Hazelton
Annie Woodside
Lillian Dodge Haskell
Faith Doty
Labor Troubles at Boott Mills Weaving Room
Twenty five weavers in Boott mills No 2 basement weaving room struck over night shifts reducing pay. Women report men receive the higher share and claim this lowers their earnings by 2 to 3 dollars weekly. An overseer, new to the room, told workers to quit if they would not work. Agent Ker promised adjustment and workers returned at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ker
LOCAL HIBERNIANS PARADE FROM LOWELL TO BOSTON
About 400 Lowell A O H members returned from Boston last night and held a festivity at Merrimack and Prescott streets. They marched from Middlesex Street depot with Lowell Military band leading, endured a brief shower, and then paraded Arlington Street. The group showcased diverse divisions, colors, and leaders, with Rev Fr McKenna among notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Boston
Merrimack
Prescott Streets
Middlesex Street
Lowell Military Band
Middlesex
Central
Merrimack Streets
Bott
Arlington St
Arlington Street
Charles H. Molloy
James A. Murphy
Michael Bruin
James Calnin
John J. O’connell
Michael McMahon
John J. O'Neil
John T. Hendricks
Joseph McQuade
Michael J. Horan
Lowell Party
Fr. McKenna
St. Peter’s Church
Young People's Conference Meeting Tonight at YMCA
A meeting of pastors presidents of Christian Endeavor societies Epworth leagues and missionary committees of Lowell and suburban towns will be held at the YMCA at 7 45 PM. Topics include planning a large missionary mass meeting with nationally known speakers. Presidents officers and local church missionaries are urged to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Societies
Christian Endeavor Societies
Epworth
Lowell
Young Men's Christian Association
Primary Teachers Union holds Friday vestry meeting
The Primary Teachers Union will meet Friday afternoon at 4 15 in the vestry of Paige Street Free Baptist church. Mrs B A Stevens, president, will teach the lesson for May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primary Teachers’ Union
Paige Street Free Baptist Church
B. A. Stevens
Lowell Cemetery Report 1819 Availability Notice
Lot owners and interested parties may obtain the Lowell Cemetery Report for 1819 by calling the Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Co. Merrimack corner of Palmer streets. The pamphlet features a portrait of Zina E. Stone and notes his will benefitting uncared for cemetery lots. The reports reflect thrift and businesslike methods and should content lot owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Cemetery
Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Merrimack
Palmer Streets
Zina E. Stone
Allard Club Hosts Members and Guests Evening
The Allard club entertained its members and friends with a piano solo by Harry White a song by Fred Parker a duet by John and Walter Dunbar another piano solo by Fred McGovern and a song The Blue and the Gray by Frank Jones. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allard Club
Harry White
Fred Parker
John and
Walter Dunbar
Fred McGovern
Frank Jones
Brat A Boy
Hamilton Mills officer Briggs booked a man named Tully for drunkenness and assault on 14 year old George J. Twombly at police headquarters. A boy asks about a woman’s perfume, remarking on a local status in Yonkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Briggs
Hamilton Mills
Tully
George J. Twombly
Kirk Street Sociable At Church Vestry
The Y P S C ER of the Kirk street church held a sociable in the church vestry last evening attended by about fifty people and plans for future gatherings were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Street
Sociable
Y. M. C. A. Reelects Officers for New Year in Full Shape
At the annual election officers and committees were chosen for the Y M C A. President S H Thompson vice president W H Ward treasurer D W Dewar with clerk F N Chase. The executive committee includes W H Ward A G Cumnock and A C Russell. Finance committee lists A G as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Thompson
W. H. Ward
D. W. Dewar
F. N. Chase
Association
A. G. Cumnock
A. C. Russell
A. G
Hampton school life honors its boys and Hampton girls
A New York Tribune correspondent praises Hampton Naval Academy style discipline under a Black graduate, noting rare discipline issues and strong student purpose. He highlights the dignified, refined Hampton girls as a hopeful model for the race, praising their simplicity, manners, and thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Frissell
New York
New England
The
New York Tribune
Gorman Humored By Western Visitor In Washington
A prominent midwestern politician met Arthur Pue Gorman in Washington. The visitor teased Gorman about his initials and party, exposing a light moment that ended in cordial regard. The Westerner, now a fan, hopes to see Gorman become U.S. president. Source: Chicago Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Washington
Gorman
Maryland
Mr. Gorman
Arthur Pue Gorman
Virginia
North Carolina
Senate
United States
The
Chicago Journal
Harness Talk Offers Low-Cost Guaranteed Harnesses
A local dealer advertises a single department selling guaranteed, high quality harnesses at lower prices than competitors. Customers may inspect, compare, and return for a full refund before use. Highlighted is the LITTLE SANDOW light driving harness at 19.50, with a one year guarantee on workmanship or material defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandow
New Picture Frames at Unmatched Prices in Wood and Gilt
George 2 Maker in John Street promotes a vast stock of picture frames in new finishes including wood and gilt. Frames range from square to oval and from cabinet to large portrait sizes. Prices are unusually low this season. Call to view the collection at the shop near the Savings Bank.
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George
John Street
Savings Bank
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