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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
8
The note lists May dates with sunrise and moonrise times and day length figures. It includes a sequence of daily indicators and sample values such as 4.24 for sunrise and 6.57 for sunset, reflecting a compact calendar style from a historical newspaper page.
The report describes a pleasant warm Saturday afternoon and night with many open cars and a near full moon. It contrasts with yesterday and today as clouds burn away by noon. Temperatures were 80 in the afternoon, 51 at 7am, and 64 at noon with a barometer around 29.80, 29.85, and 29.78 respectively.
The Portuguese Benefit Society of Lowell will observe its fifth anniversary with a parade at 7 30 p m. The route runs from Marston hall through Middlesex Street Thorndike Fletcher Liberry square Adams Market Cabot Merrimack East Merrimack Fayette Church Central Elm Gorham Central Merrimack to the Post 120 G A R hall for a banquet.
Saturday night about 830 Charles Chadfoux, a Chalifoux's clerk, observed a young man named John Kelley wearing a vest that did not belong to him. Kelley grabbed Chadfoux and fled dropping the vest and his own coat. Chadfoux pursued then caught him on Central street and brought him back. Sgt Crowley arrested Kelley at the police station. he is about 24 and from Middlesex street.
Arthur Vigeant of 479 Moody Street, a carrier for L Etoile, was caught in a gear while fetching a paper at the L Etoile works Saturday afternoon. His right arm and back were badly cut and an ambulance carried him to St. John's hospital. He is 11 years old.
Rev. S. Darlington, late pastor of the Primitive Methodist church on Moore Street, attended the annual conference at Pascoag Rhode Island. He completed four years probation and passed his examination successfully, and was ordained at his conference Sunday.
The Prescott hall fair held last week in aid of the Portuguese church will run for the first three nights of this week. St. Peter's church altar boys present Monday evening entertainment, Y M C I I Tuesday evening, and Sacred Heart Lyceum Wednesday evening.
Ohio women used the school trustees ballot showing strong turnout in Canton and Cleveland. Reports say 1700 women voted in Canton, demolishing a ten year Democratic ring on the school board. In Cleveland, over 80 percent of registered women cast ballots despite rain, with 7342 of 172 registered women voting and 1830 staying away. Overall, 70,329 women had the right to vote in the city.
Mrs. M. P. Haines of Prospect Park Cal describes how coffee caused headaches and how Postum Food Coffee replaced it. She notes her husband, a long-time coffee drinker, improved health after switching. A guest, cautious about nerves, finds Postum palatable once prepared as directed.
Massachusetts Mohair Plush Cricket club defeated Methuen C C of Lawrence 102 to 39 on Chelmsford street grounds Saturday. Priestley top scored with 35, Hird 32, Moss 12, while Saxon led Methuen with 4 wickets for 10 runs. Extra misgivings noted as injuries delayed play.
The Zion C C faced the Lawrence Athletics on their grounds Saturday and lost 40 to 30. Pearson starred for the Athletics and H Mosley led the Zions, with Chippindale bowling for Zion and J Walker for the Athletics.
A tense north common clash ended with the Sham rocks edging the Mysteries 19 to 18 after a seesaw battle. A player was struck in the mouth by a pitched ball and lost three teeth, ambulances called but he recovered with help. Earlier Atherton saw the YMCIs defeat the Burkes 12 to 4 as McCaffrey struggled against Duffy’s strong pitching.
Saturday on the South common the Elms led 5 to 3 in the fifth inning when the umpire forfeited the game to the Emmetts, 9 to 0, as the Elms refused to continue amid a disputed referee decision. Derby Athletic Club defeated U S Cartridge 26 to 12 with Palmer and Stevens pitching and Faulkner and Pearson notable in the field.
The Dracut Beavers defeated the Ledgers on the North common Saturday afternoon with a 27 to 24 score.
At Faulkner's park on Saturday the U U P team lost 18 to 11 to the U U D squad in an exciting game. The Lowell Machine Shop Athletic Club held a run to Nabnassett Pond with about 20 members enjoying a ball game and good company. The Columbians of Ayer City defeated the Libertys from Northammon on Spalding's field, and the U S Cartridge Company baseball team won 26 to 12 in a well played Saturday afternoon contest.
Saturday afternoon the Collinsvilles defeated the Riversides of Lowell at Collinsville grounds by a 10 to 9 margin. The game featured rivalry with a tied series and a planned money game at Mountain Rock. Riversides protested a fifth inning decision by umpire Shaw, but play continued after Sullivan’s ruling. Batteries were W. Rogers and M. Coleman for Collinsvilles and Fitzpatrick and Moran for Riversides. umpires Shaw and Coughlin. attendance 250.
Yesterday at Immaculate Conception church a bazaar was announced to raise funds for a YMCA gymnasium and a new Institute building. The 300 member group, led by Fr Lawrence, OMI, seeks improved facilities for youth mental, moral and physical betterment on land adjoining the church recently purchased by Fr Joyce, OMI. Carlton and Hovey.
Gardner W. Pearson reports from San Juan Porto Rico praisingGovernor Allen’s inauguration. He notes heat large gatherings natives fireworks and band concerts. Pearson observes three political factions and expects tariff relief though details await effects.
A sunny day drew many patrons to the new electric line to the Hub yesterday. Cars were packed with pleasure riders, many traveling to Lexington and back. Open cars ran for the first time after Saturday’s opening, with Lowell & Suburban adding extra service on suburban routes.
Conductor Flannagan, in charge of an inward-bound Lowell and Suburban car on the Billerica Centre line, was knocked from the running board by a tree close to the track on Main street hill near Joshua Holden’s residence. He was bruised and unconscious before being revived by Dr Buck, with recovery seen after about half an hour.
Local newspaper representatives met in Jackson hall on Saturday night to form an early press club. Daniel N. Pickering was named chairman and Edgar M. Hill secretary. A committee to draft a constitution and by laws was appointed, with adjournment set for Thursday afternoon May 11 at 4 o'clock.
A Great Show. Press and public praise Ringling Brothers Circus after Boston engagement. Highlights include 300 performers led by John O'Brien, 500 horses, 1000 staff, and a mile-long circus train. Noted acts include Lockhart elephants, Millie Turnore, Da Coma family, Raschetta brothers, Crandall’s mule Thunderbolt, and Flying Fishers. Multiple papers hail the show as among the best ever seen in various cities. Two performances head to Lowell May 19. advance seats available at local drugstore.
A nearly new seven room cottage with bath and 300 feet of land is offered for 1250 dollars with 100 cash and five percent interest. Owner moved from the city and must sell. Also a fine double tenement on Main Street in Ward 5 is rented at 30 dollars monthly. Call T H Elliott 64 Central Street for terms and details.
Three cases of mill ends 2 to 10 yards of very fine quality patterns at 14c per yard. Looks as good as imported French dimity and wears well but at half price. On sale now in remnant department. Lengths suitable for dresses wrappers and waists. Basement. A G Pollard & Co.
The Middlesex Women's club Science Department hosted its annual field day on Saturday with about 15 ladies. Led by chairman Mrs. A F Spaulding and Mrs. F N Wier, they traveled by electric car to Chelmsford and walked to a lime kiln observing trees flowers and birds under their guidance.
The body of an infant was found yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock on the Merrimack river bank near the Moody street bridge. Undertaker Molloy was summoned and took charge of the body.
The shoe manufactory of Thomas Ruddock & Son of Haverhill may move to Lowell due to labor troubles in Haverhill. The firm is valued at between $75,000 and $125,000.
An early 20th century health warning frames Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to keep blood pure and body strong during spring showers. The brief ad-like note urges readers to choose the tonic to ward off health threats common in April and May.
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