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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
10
A brief snow flurry from a passing cloud yesterday forenoon gave way to a mostly clear day. Today started cold but improved during forenoon with a rising barometer and warmer conditions forecast for Massachusetts with south winds as of May 11 in Boston.
A roundup of local ads notes quarter day at Washington Savings Bank with 4 percent, service offers for Pelham Cigars and Morse hacks, and contact at 273 Central Street. Chris Holmes' store promotes ladies suits and jackets while Boston Cloak and Suit advertises 300 high grade tailor made suits at about half price from 228 Merrimack Street.
Hormidas Gervais a Middlesex street newsboy was arrested by Officer Cawley on larceny grounds for taking a pocketbook from a girl on Middlesex street. He was bailed. Dennis McGrath also arrested on a warrant for larceny of barber tools. James Lyman alias John Kelley, an escaped Manchester New Hampshire prisoner, was taken back to Manchester by another officer.
Lowell council Royal Arcanum and allied delegations rode a special train to Boston at seven last night. They were greeted at North Union Station and escorted to Arcanum hall for a banquet, hospitality, and entertainment. About 250 participants returned on a late-night train, arriving around 1 15 a.m.
The Zion Cricket club faces Lawrence Athletics this Saturday at 3 p m on Zion ground behind Edson cemetery. Zions players include Nelson M Ponge Mosley Midgeley Howarth Chippindale Hadley Hoye E Nelson Maden Hadley Davis with Birtwell Mosley Jr as reserves. J Foster as scorer and C Midgeley as umpire.
A Sunday afternoon meeting at Jackson hall is announced by the friends of St John’s hospital to address the floating debt. The committee, formed at a recent gathering, says it cannot report yet due to pending responses. Circulars are being sent, with no report on outlook. Members support Dr Galvin’s emergency work but oppose combining efforts for both institutions.
George H. Wood, on a trip through central and western states, bought 5 60 Ingersoll Yankee watches in New York. They arrived with Wood’s order to sell them while they last at one dollar each. Buyers Saturday receive a free chain. See advertisement.
The water board held a meeting last night but transacted no important business. One hearing was given and department matters were discussed. The special committee of the overseers of the poor met to review department accounts, focusing on unpaid bills of insane patients.
At the regular drill of Company M Ninth regiment Captain Mitten mustered in 10 applicants. This marks the first time a local company captain performed this task at the state armory. The ranks are now full and the men are well drilled. A smoke talk will follow at the next meeting.
Members of Lowell lodge number nine invite all Odd Fellows to meet Sunday at 1 p m at Middlesex street nail to participate in the funeral of Brother Omie Teueller. Alvin J Spithead N G signs the notice.
The probate and insolvency committee of the Legislature held a hearing in Dracut on four bills tied to the recent annual town meeting. Senator Innis presided with senators and representatives from Essex, Worcester, and other towns. Focused on library trustee election legality and a proposed May 21 special town meeting to revisit business, the session examined warrants, postings, and potential litigation while noting town chaos and calls for lawful process.
Town members debated the fairness of local elections and the legality of the prior meeting. Voters supported legalizing the old meeting by 29 to 17 and the hearing adjourned at 6 15. local officials faced questions over warrants and revaluation plans.
The Ingram Axminster and Spinners unions held a May festival at Associate Hall last night with music by Hibbard's orchestra for dancing until midnight. Officers included General Manager James E. Gorman and a long list of assistants, aids, and committee members, followed by a reception committee and secretary with many local names.
A large crowd attended a bazaar last night raising funds for the new Portuguese church. Entertainment featured Sacred Heart Catholic Lyceum acts including piano solo Wis Maan, songs by George Dally James Breen Arthur F. King buck and wing dance by James M. Fagan and others. After the show, dancing continued for the young attendees.
The body of little Harry Mansfield, drowned Wednesday night in the Pawtucket canal at Thompson's field, was recovered yesterday afternoon at 2:30 by Undertaker O'Donnell. A cut under the chin and another on the leg suggest injury from a big stone that slid into the canal with him.
George F. Stiles to sell at mortgagees sale on the premises Saturday May 12 at 2 oclock in the afternoon two tracts of land known as the Coburn place at Long Pond in Tyngsboro. Valuable property to be sold to the highest bidder on easy terms. Particulars George F. Stiles auctioneers room 10 Bar risters ha
Joseph Smith of the police board spoke on The Irish in America at a Y M C I gathering. He traced Irish migration, noted towns named for Irish or Scotch Irish settlers, and cited Irish roles in the Revolution. The event featured a long program of songs and readings with refreshments after.
Vesper Lincoln George, instructor at Lowell Textile School, spoke at the Massachusetts Normal Art School Alumni meeting on Fine Arts vs Industrial Art in public schooling. He urged design appreciation in everyday objects and teaching art aligned to children's capabilities to foster future tasteful production and consumption.
A YMCA meeting of young people from six denominations in Branch Street church formed a committee to organize relief for India famine sufferers. Rev. George H. Johnson chaired, Miss Ida B. Bisbee was secretary, and speaker Miss Margaret Leitch with missionary experience in Ceylon was proposed for an address. A public lecture on May 19 at 3 pm was planned with a stereopticon, pledges for relief discussed, and monthly support suggested.
Executors sale of the Thomas Caroline estate by J. E. Conant & Co. drew a large crowd as multiple parcels sold well. Buyers included James Madden for $4475 at East Merrimack and Fayette, Thomas F. Haley for $3650 on East Merrimack, A. G. Thompson for several blocks on Fayette and Payette, William Cogger for two High Street lots, and others purchasing homes on Chestnut Stackpole and East Merrimack streets, with bids ranging from $710 to $7975 across multiple parcels.
A 30 person Boston and vicinity party rode an Arlington Heights to Billerica special car on the new electric line. The trip to the subway near the center took 45 minutes, with plans to continue to Lowell later but delayed by weather. Supper at the hotel followed by songs in the parlor.
A nearly new cottage offers 7 rooms and bath with 300 feet of land at $1250 cash and 6 percent interest. Owner must sell as city departure. Also a fine double tenement on main street in ward 5 rents for $30 monthly. Call T H Elliott at 64 Central Street for full particulars.
A. G. Pollard & Co advertises a large showroom of new jewelry direct from a manufacturer. Brooches and stone circles from 10 cents, rich pieces up to 4 dollars, opal rings from 50 cents, Nethersole bracelets 25 to 50 cents, hat pins 25 to 50 cents, and chains at 1.50, all aiming to beat jewellers’ prices in a basement location.
Historic ad notes Hoqod’s Pills claimed to cure liver ills and indigestion among other ailments. The bold claim lists headache and general ill health with a price of 25 cents, reflecting era advertising style.
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