Sun and Moon Times for May Days
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1900
Page
8
Weather Update Shows Warmer Forenoon After Dull Evening
Yesterday afternoon grew dull and chilly with a full moon obscured by clouds. Rain threatened at night but did not fall. Today started fair and warmed quickly through the forenoon. Readings: yesterday 56, today 57, barometer 29.70 yesterday, 29.66 today at 5 pm, 29.62 at 12 m.
Cleveland Baking Powder Ad Warns Against Imitations
Cleveland Baking Powder Co urges buyers to choose the wholesome lighter and finer flavored product, warning that many imitation powders use alum and are dangerous for food. The ad stresses ensuring genuine cream of tartar powder to keep foods healthier and tastier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Concert in Associate hall May 23 by Mr Bond and pupils
The Lowell Daily Courier notes a concert by Mr Bond and his pupils in Associate hall on May 23, Towell, with Mansmann of Marlboro among the performers. It highlights Miss Smith soprano and Miss Nano Gallagher contralto as part of the program, marking Mr Bond's first appearance in Towell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ncme
Brazer and Co
Lowell Agency
Bond
Towell
Mansmann
Marlboro
Miss Smith
Nano Gallagher
Republican Prosperity and Western Bank Growth Support McKinley
A Republican official cites Western state bank data to argue prosperity under McKinley. From 1894 to 1899 Idaho Montana Colorado and Wyoming saw deposits rise from 15.6 million to 33.33 million with per capita gains and more depositors, linked to lead copper and wool demand and the Dingley tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies Ick
Republican National Committee
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
McKinley
Lowell letter carriers elect delegate to national convention
The Lowell letter carriers held their monthly meeting in Pilgrim hall last evening. Wm. J. Lane was elected as delegate to the National Postmen's convention to be held in Detroit next Labor Day. A vote of thanks was given to Representative Butler Ames for his action on free transportation on elevated cars, with other Lowell representatives also thanked for their assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Pilgrim Hall
Wm. J. Lane
Detroit
Butler Ames
Firemen Relief Funds Reported Contributions
W T Marshall of Tewksbury sent $25 to the firemen's relief fund for services during his barn fire. The American Woolen Co. recognized the department's work at the Collins mills fire with a $100 check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Marshall
Tewksbury
The
American Woolen Co
Collins Mills
Y M C A Cyclers Plan Early Runs From Building
Tonight at seven the Y M C A cyclers will depart from the association building along Princeton boulevard to North Chelmsford and return. Future runs are scheduled May 22 to Tyngsboro and May 29 to Tewksbury Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Eyeclers
Association
Princeton Boulevard
Chelmsford
Tyngsboro
Tewksbury Centre
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Vitality
Two claims are offered for spring use: Ayer’s Sarsaparilla will remove impurities from blood and enrich it, promising strong digestion and vigorous nerves. The ad notes a dollar per bottle and urges use with Ayer’s Pills to ease constipation, priced at 25 cents a box.
Portuguese Benefit Society Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
The Portuguese Benefit Society No 1 of Lowell marked five years with 18 founding members now over 175. A banquet at Post 120 hall drew many Portuguese from New England and locals as banners waved and Lowell Cadet band led a parade from Middlesex street. J M Santos served as chief marshal with N M Rebollo as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post 120
New England
Lowell
Middlesex Street
J. M. Santos
N. M. Rebollo
Banquet Guests Speak In Portuguese At Cambridge Fraternity Event
President Joseph F. Gill presided over a bounteous spread with out of town guests delivering speeches in Portuguese. Attendees included A Soprina of Cambridge Fraternity Lodge No 1 M M Cunha Club Lozitano East Cambridge F A Liveira Club Lozitano Cambridge Antonio WN Betticourt Gloucester F Lin hares M M Santos Fraternity Lodge No 6 and George H Marston. Afterward dancing continued late. The committee included F F Gill president M P Quador secretary A C Picanso treasurer and other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Gill
A. Soprina
Fraternity Lodge No. 1
Cambridge
M. M. Cunha
Club Lozitano
East Cambridge
F. A. Liveira
Antonio WN. Betticourt
Gloucester
F. Linhares
M. M. Santos
George H. Marston
F. F. Gill
M. P. Quador
A. C. Picanso
M. Silva
M. S. Notto
F. N. Gonsaldres
J. J. Avila
N. Machado
J. <. Picanso
J. Davila
R. S. Medensa
A. P. Machado
F. C. Davila
M. P. Mello
M. V. Betticourt
Not Murder Only Overturned Carriage Drunken Pair
At 12 30 this morning a call reported a smashed team in a driveway beyond Varnum avenue with two people apparently dead. Captain Ken and Officer McIntee found a Goddard buggy overturned in a field, a man and a woman intoxicated nearby. Both were arrested and held in Lowell. The woman resisted during arrest but calmed when irons were applied to her wrists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varnum Avenue
Ken
McIntee
Boulevard
Goddard
Lowell
Capt
Eight-Room Annex Sought for Highland Grammar School
The education committee voted unanimously to back an eight room addition to Highland Grammar School and to buy land next to Butler Grammar School for a new school yard. Superintendent Whitcomb provided information from the committee’s investigations, with Alderman Brown noting further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland School
Mullaney
Pickering
Butler School
Gorham Street
Aldermanic Committee
Highland Grammar School
Butler Grammar School
Whitcomb
Alderman Brown
Police base ball team gears up for season
Fourteen men practiced two hours on the Riverside oval as the police base ball team prepares for the season. A meeting elected Billy Burnett manager and Swan captain, with Tommy Moloney as treasurer. Newcomers Hessian and Whalen joined the group, Hessian a former Collinsville first baseman and Whalen an all around player from White's tannery nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Oval
Billy” Burnett
Swan
Tommy Moloney
Force
Hessian
Whalen
Collinsville
White’s Tannery
Irish and Italian clash ends in chase near Tanner’s corner
A dispute between an Irishman and an Italian led to a two punch exchange before the Italian drew a dagger and gave pursuit. The Irishman fled, the two circled the block bounded by Gorham Appleton and Central streets, and the Irishman finally sought refuge in a building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner’s Corner
Gorham, Appleton and
Central Streets
Swedish Baptist church event entertains Gorham hall crowd
The Swedish Baptist church held a successful Saturday night program at Gorham hall drawing Swedish attendees from several city churches. Pastor J. Dahltram gave a welcome, Miss Ethel Walch sang, Ida and Esther Pihl and Ruth Hanran provided music, a gramophone solo by Mr. Carlson, and speeches by A. P. Nelson and Hanran. Coffee was supplied via cups lent by O'Brien Bros. on Central street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Baptist Church
Gorham Hall
J. Dahltram
Ethel Walch
First Baptist Church
Ida
Esther Pihl
Ruth Hanran
G. Carlson
Gramophone
Edward
A. P. Nelson
Swedish Congregational Church
Mr. Hanran
M. E
O’brien Bros
Central Street
Kirk Street church social moved to tonight
The social of the Men's league at Kirk Street church, advertised for Thursday night, will be held this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's League
Kirk Street
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Promise Honest Show For All
The Great Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers' Consolidation state they will not deceive audiences. They pledge a consistent, honest, and impartial exhibition for rich and poor alike, promising to do what they advertise under all circumstances on Friday, June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
Auctioneered Real Estate Sells Strong in Worcester
Chas H Worcester auctioned several properties on Old Meadow road Seventh avenue Chase avenue and Ferry avenue from J M Wilson and Co insolvent estate. The Butter field property sold for 1275, 47 Seventh avenue for 4550, cottage No 12 Chase avenue for 1715, and Ferry avenue property for 1325. The prices indicated improving real estate demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Worcester
Butterfield
Old Meadow Road
Seventh Avenue
Chase Avenue
J. M. Wilson & Co
Ferry Avenue
Commercial Stationery Goods From Thomas H H Lawler
A list of office supplies offered by Thomas H H Lawler at 79 Merrimack and 15 and 21 John Streets includes desk pads, trays, scales, rubber bands, paper weights, inkstands, rulers, pens, pencils, waste baskets, files, type writers, pins, blank books, minographs, sharpeners, and related items typical of a first class stationery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas HH. Lawler
Merrimack
John Streets
Atherton Plant to be Sold at Public Auction
A local paper stated a known buyer for the Atherton Machine Co. plant, but this is denied. The property will be sold to the highest bidder on Thursday, with details limited to the public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton Machine Co
Thursdas
Death of Thomas McDermott after steeple fall at St Patrick's
The victim, Thomas McDermott, died after falling from St Patrick's church steeple. Relatives were traced to Manchester New Hampshire. two brothers planned funeral arrangements in Lowell. Medical Examiner Irish ruled death an accidental fall and noted severe injuries. Pawtucket officials corrected earlier residence reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McDermott
St. Patrick’s Church
McDermott
Manchester
N. H
Savage
Lowell
Associated Press
Pawtucket
R. L
Irish
How the Tackle Is First Adjusted on the Spire
Mr Meighan explains steeple climbers use a hauling line and angle beads to ascend. After reaching the trefoil window they grip beads, climb in stages, and finish by resting on the nar row neck of the spire. Confidence and strength ensure safe ascent to the summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Meighan
PALL OF SANTIAGO Company M stage drama in Huntington Hall
The 9th Infantry Militia's Company M repeated The Fall of Santiago in Huntington Hall to a good audience. Changes in cast did not alter performance, with strong supporting portrayals by Maud Muller, Joseph Muller, and others. Noted were tasteful costumes and realistic battlefield effects enhancing overall reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Thorn
Beverly Brown
Corp
John Paine
Cornelius Dwyer
John Murry
Antonio Carlos
Priv
Elmer Ellsworth Crowell
Cora Basset
Maud Mullin
Bess Walton
May Miller McMahon
Ysobel Carlos
Jose Mullin
Joseph
Gillow
Trutton
Fall of Santiago inspires patriotic stage drama and song
A realistic patriotic drama titled the Fall of Santiago drew deep emotion from audiences. Ellsworth and Hallowell, Lowell composers, presented My Old Green Mountain Home, sung by eminent baritone A. C. G. Weston with success. Miss Blanch Shaw also received praise for her singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Green Mountain Home
Ellsworth and
Hallowell
Lowell
A. C. G. Weston
Veterans vote to raise funds for ill comrade in Porto Rico
At a Spanish American War veterans meeting last night, members voted to circulate subscription papers to aid a Lowell company veteran who served in Porto Rico and has been ill since returning on the hospital ship Bay State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Porto Rico
Bay State
The Willows Busily Buzzing Amid Weekend Activity
The Willows area showed a busy scene yesterday with crowded streets and full cars. Downing's restaurant and Cahill's quick lunch annex reported strong business while peanut man Patrick Kenneally started his season by selling many fruits. J W Gorman's new theatre near the flying horses drew crowds as work progressed on the stage and dressing rooms. Posts for a high boundary fence were prepared, and park crews serviced toilet houses and pavilions as bicycle racks were relocated behind willow trees. Salem News notes plans to increase wheel racks and extend them toward the German theatre fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willows
Willows Ward
Downing
Patrick Kenneally
Cahill
Brady
Salem News
Novelty and the News at The Sunday Globe Toy Theatre
An afternoon reception drawn by Marie Joureau will be staged on The Sunday Globe toy theatre next Sunday with a garden party following. The event aims to amuse children and teach stylish dress and deportment to women. The Daily Globe touts its home page with serials, a novelette, a housekeepers section, and family content for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Joureau
Globe
Sunday Globe
Daily Globe
Ruby rings given to Miss Tweedale and Mrs Hawkyard in Talbot tribute
About 35 friends met at Mrs John Hawkyard's home on Saturday evening and presented two ruby rings set with pearls as a mark of esteem from their Talbot mills shopmates during their England visit. Refreshments followed with readings, songs, recitations, phonograph selections, and a duet by Mr and Mrs Hawkyard. Miss Georgiana Howarth of Philadelphia and Mr Joseph Howarth of Lawrence are visiting Mr James Howarth on Colson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Tweedale
John Hawkyard
Talbot Mills
England
John Brown
Wilam Williams
M. H. Brown
Jerry Mahoney
Mrs. Hawkyard
A. Dunham
Joseph Brown
Georgiana Howarth
Philadelphia
Joseph Howarth
Lawrence
James Howarth
Colson Street
Local Moves Reported From Village Shifts
Mrs. Elisha H Shaw and daughter Florence travel to Middleborough. Lewis Miner heads to Hanover New Hampshire for a carpenter position. Patrick T McMahon begins construction on a new building for Success Worsted Company in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha H. Shaw
Florence
Middleborough
Lewis Miner
Hanover
N. H
Patrick T. McMahon
Success Worsted Company
New Picture Frames Offered at Low Prices
George B. Maker at 2 John street under the Savings bank advertises a large stock of picture frames in wood gilt square and oval sizes from cabinet to large portrait, offered at unusually low prices this season though no show windows are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Maker
John Street
Savings Bank
Programme clash among artistes at next Monday concert
Manager asks if the programme is fixed and notes another row among the artistes. The assistant reveals they are quarrelling over whose turn it is to be too ill to appear. Tit-Bits reports a light, backstage quarrel about lineup reliability and health.
Monosyllabic Eloquence From Ohio by A P Edgerton
A Chicago Chronicle excerpt praises a 1882 Fort Wayne High School address by former congressman A P Edgerton for its monosyllabic, direct diction. It urges students to seek work through skill, faith, and effort, warning of social inequities while praising practical crafts and honest labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Edgerton
Ohio
Edgerton
Congress
Cleveland
Fort Wayne High School
Indiana
Fort Wayne Free Schools
Fort Wayne
Chicago Chronicle
Carrier Pigeons and a Sixth Sense Explained
A historical discussion on carrier pigeons outlines their orientation ability to navigate home from far distances. It contrasts them with migratory birds, noting pigeons are carried in baggage cars and trained for short hops before long relocations. Scientist De Cyon proposes a complex faculty or heightened sensory input via the retina and nasal tissues as the basis for their remarkable navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. de Cyon
Revue Scientifique
de Cyon
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