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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
1
Whimsical Quotations and Local Tidbits
A collage of puns and brief notes mentions the Boers Nek trek a Boston Salem route riddle via Lynn and a quip about fiddlesticks. Spriggs and Montana Clark appear with a blossom and boutonniere while Brown the wheel man is said to be on his ninth century. Methu saleh becomes a back number as the Massachusetts Lynnet is noted for its song. A casual contrast between forest fire and campfire is made about growth and stumps.
Population of Europe set at 881 million in new study
A scientific statistical work fixes Europe’s population at 881 million, up 79 million since 1870, with an annual increase of about 38,600,000. Other items note Wyoming horse rescue after heavy snow, church authority concerns at a Mormon conference, France funding for arts, and parole system statistics in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mormon Church
George Q. Cannon
France
Ministry of Public Instruction
Ecole Des Beaux- Arts
Wives Manage Household Funds, Save More
The message argues that allowing wives to handle household finances would boost savings, suggesting wider use of savings banks if men let their wives oversee funds. It frames financial empowerment as a path to greater family savings and financial stability.
The Traders National Bank Savings Department Ad
The Traders National Bank offers 4 percent per year compounded semi annually with monthly interest starts. It transacts general banking and foreign exchange in English German and Swedish money. Safe deposit boxes private coupon rooms and ladies banking section. Bank hours 8 am to 4 pm Saturday 8 am to 1 pm 7 to 9 pm. Depository of the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 30 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Department
United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Boer Delegates Urge Transvaal Surrender
London May 15 Officially Glencoe occupied and Boers evacuated Biggarsberg. Free Staters on the Drakensburg reduced. Despatches say command ers trekked north from Platikulu May 13 14. Forage near Kroonstad in white flag farm firing. Two British privates killed and officers wounded captured. Delegates urge Transvaalers to surrender if defeated at the Vaal. Mafeking engagement reported with Boers repulsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Glencoe
Biggarsberg
Lord Roberts
Prince Alfred’s Guards
Kroonstad
F. B. Walton
W. B. Everton
Cape Town
Vaal
Lorenzo Marques
Mafeking
Hotel Helene Fire Leaves Dozens Injured in Chicago
A morning blaze at Hotel Helene on 58th Street destroyed the building. Ten people were seriously injured, several policemen burned during rescues, and two chambermaids noted as dead with a third missing. Charlotte Peterson died with an unnamed companion Lena. Financial loss estimated at $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Helene
58Rd Street
Charlotte Peterson
Lena
Employee dies after fall from Boston Elevated roof
John Newton, an employee of the Boston Elevated, was instantly killed early this morning after falling from the roof of the new elevated station at City Square in Charlestown. The accident occurred around May 16, as crews worked on the Boston Elevated Railway project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Newton
Boston Elevated
City Square
Charlestown
Ballot at General Conference yields no bishop choice
Chicago May 16 At the Methodist general conference today it was announced that yesterday's ballot for two new bishops had resulted in no choice. Drs. J. F. Berry J. Bowen and J. W. Hamilton led the field with strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist General Conference
Chicago
J. F. Berry
J. Bowen
J. W. Hamilton
Massachusetts Weather: Showers Tonight Through Thursday
Boston reports showers and thunderstorms for Massachusetts with tonight and Thursday, winds mostly fresh northeasterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Jack Mason Weds Katherine Grey in Boston Wedding
Katherine Grey married Boston actor Jack Mason on Monday. Mrs. Mason, a former leading lady with Richard Mansfield and later in The Greatest Thing in the World, has a noted stage career and was briefly involved with Paul Arthur in London. Mason, a Bostonian from a prominent family, previously starred with Marion Manola before their divorce and separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Grey
Jack Mason
Boston
Saran Cowell LeMoyne
Washington
Paul Arthur
George Edwardes
London
Mr. Mason
Mason
New York
Madison Square Theatre
Daly's
Local Fraternal Officers Named in Roll Call
Peter Healey named Grand Secretary while Peter J. Fitzgerald serves as Grand Recording Secretary. Frank H. Bellin Grand Senior Woodward. Thomas McKenna Grand Junior Woodward. John J. Car roll Grand Senior Beadle. Matthew H. Ganter Grand Junior Beadle. Luke R.B. Farrell Grand Trustees John P. Mol loy Charles E. McDermott and Thomas S. Kelly cited in list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urer
Peter Healey
Peter J. Fitzgerald
Frank H. Bellin
Woodward
Thomas McKenna
John J. Carroll
Beadle
Matthew H. Ganter
Luke RB. Farrell
John P. Molloy
Charles E. McDermott
Thomas S. Kelly
Mary Welsh
Dennis Healey
Martha Welsh
Mary Callahan
Bridget Organ
Laurence J. Smith
Michael O'Connell
John McCarron
Thomas Mullarkey
Harry Costello
William Dwyer
D’youville
Cordelia Guertin
Rose Dextra
Joseph Dextra
Mariel Martin
Albina Bourgeois
G. Lavalle
Paul Vigeant
Masit Grenier
James J. Gallagher
William H. Harrigan
Lowell
Merrimack Lowell
Hugh O'Rourke
William H. Stafford
Thomas F. Brennan
Joseph H. Gallagher
J. J. Dooley
John MacPadden
Owen O'Neil
Jas. F. Miskella
Daniel P. Shea
Abraham Berry
John J. Duffy
W. E B. Dwyer
Robert F. Hurley
Edmund Costello
Thos. C. Mooney
N. BF. Huntley
Middlesex
John Kilroy
P. R. Monaghan
Matthew Whelton
A. F. Kennedy
James H. Taylor
P. McGilly
Wamesit
Thomas Moss
Martin Flaherty
John Hanley
Frank McGaughey
John Marin
John B. Mullen
Samuel de Champlain
F. Bertrand
N. H. Roy
W. Bouthilette
Henri Chaput
J. W. Paradis
P. R. Bourgee
M. Martin
Geo. Barry
Arthur Lavoie
C. H. Boisvert
Omer Smith
Columbus
Daniel Moynahan
Joseph Laflamme
Stephen D. Breen
General Butler
Patrick Hollywood
D. J. Cooney
Martin J. Crowe
Thomas F. O'Hare
J. H. Carroll
Wm. H. Fitzgerald
M. H. McCue
James O'Gara
Merchants Week Observed With Outdoor Genealogical Exercises
A Monday afternoon event titled Merchants' week was conducted outdoors on Hill of the Seven Pines overlooking the town. The program featured schoolchildren and participation from families including Smith, Balcom, Randall, Haynes, Maynard, Brown, Brooks, Fowler, Bent and Whitney. The audience viewed century-old houses such as the Jonathan Bent, Vose, Fowler, Silas Brooks, William Smith, Whitney, and Dr. Puffer residences, while speakers addressed topics on heredity and the preservation of New England country towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill of the Seven Pines
Smith
Balcom
Randall
Haynes
Maynard
Brown
Brooks
Fowler
Bent
Whitney
Jonathan Bent
Vose
Silas Brooks
William Smith
Dr. Puffer
CC. H. Washburn
W. W. Campbell
Concord Junction
J. S. Moulton
Stow
Acton
Sudbury
A.S. Hudson
Ayer
W. J. Batt
Concord Reformatory
G. S. Dodge
West Acton
New England
Wm. T. McElveen
Ph. D
Shawmut Church
Boston
Medford Honors Span ish War Veterans With Bronze Medals
At Medford Opera House a city ceremony awarded bronze medals to 98 of 143 eligible Span ish War veterans in the presence of Gen. William A. Pancroft and civic leaders. Mayor Lovering presented medals as addresses were given by Gen. Bancroft Hallowell and Col. Whitney. Medals for absentees will be held by City Clerk Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford Opera House
S. C. Lawrence Post
Sons of Veterans
Medford
Fleming
William A. Pancroft
2D Brigade
Parker
Hugh Bancroft
N. P. Hallowell
55Th Regiments
Colored Troops
Lewis H. Lovering
J. H. Whitney
5Th Regiment
Charles S. Baxter
Ith Regiment
Cuba
Porto Rico
Guam
Philippines
Joyce
Warren B Perkins longtime Rumford librarian dies at 88
Warren B Perkins a revered Woburn resident and longtime Rumford library librarian died Sunday at age 88 years 7 months He guided book selections and helped Foster high quality reading He leaves a wife a daughter Mrs R F Perry of Wilmington and a son Alderman Hamilton H Perkins of Cambridge Funeral will be private The obituary notes his community contribution and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Perkins
Woburn
Rumford
North Woburn
Perkins
R. F. Perry
Wilmington
Alderman Hamilton H. Perkins
Cambridge
As Good as Gold Ayer's Sarsaparilla Ad
An 1890s style advertisement touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a guarantee to purify blood tone nerves and renew courage claiming it is the best spring medicine for one dollar a bottle with pills available twenty five cents a box from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Rhode Island Foresters Elect Officers
Providence May 15 The Foresters elected officers today with Grand Chief Ranger James P McNeilis named and Grand Sub Chief Ranger John Harlow among the officers to serve the lodge. Grand Treasurer listed in incomplete report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
the Foresters
James P. McNeilis
John &. Harlow
Grand Treas
Stafford Wins Grand Chief Ranger Post at Foresters Meeting
At Foresters convened in Foresters hall, Daniel F. Fitzgerald announced the officers election. William H. Stafford of Lowell defeated Daniel Kane of Springfield 179 to 135 for the Grand Chief Ranger post, with other officers to be chosen in the afternoon. Committees were named for multiple courts and circles across Lowell and nearby locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters’ Hall
Daniel F. Fitzgerald
William H. Stafford
Lowell
Daniel Kane
Springfield
Fitzgerald
Hamilton Strike Over Non Union Man at Print Works
About 400 workers at Hamilton print works walk out over the employment of a non union man named McAuley. A meeting in Burkes hall drew over 200. strike to continue. Agent Moulton says print work nearly shut down, with about 300 affected. Strikers plan a press committee and will hold another meeting this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Print Workers’ Union
Burkes’ Hall
McAuley
Moulton
Hamilton Mills
Nominations Made For Grand Sub Chief Ranger
The article reports nominations for grand sub chief ranger with H. F. Mc Manus of Fitchburg and H. B. McClellan of Boston as candidates. Balloting is set to begin this afternoon after measures to locate press committee members failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. McManus
Fitchburg
H. B. McClellan
Boston
Appointment of Committees by Chief Ranger Fitzgerald
Yesterday's session saw Chief Ranger Fitzgerald name convention committees including credentials, acts and reasons, state of the order, mileage and per diem, appeals and grievances, distribution, laws, order of business, finance, press, and resolutions. The general committee was led by William A. Hogan with several officers and delegates named from Lowell and neighboring districts, including alternates for many posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Recording
P. J. Brown
J. F. Miskelia
P. J. Sexton
Thomas J. Cline
J. V. Doherty
J. A. Quinn
H. F. Finnegan
Joseph Jacobs
John Bowe
Peter Harper
Michael Walsh
A. C. N. Peterson
M. F. Sullivan
J. J. Clain
J. F. Burke
D. J. Dooley
John Lushue
J. H. Murphy
Joseph Dalagher
Chris Weber
John W. Slattery
J. W. Andrews
C. Shay
William Farrell
T. E. Rourke
N. H. Roy
J. O. Connelly
Thomas Green
Edward Canny
W. L. Bosquet
A. F P. Ladoux
Mathew Kelliher
J. F. O'Leary
D. Sullivan
Michael Tigne
R. J. Morris
T. J. Murphy
Joseph Simard
M. J. Crowe
Laws
B. Morris
W. H. Stafford
N. W. Fitzgerald
P. B. Ronayne
T. EB. Williams
B. J. Scully
Order of Business
Charles BE. Fullick
P. R. Monaghan
John
Morrisey
J. Langone
J. BE. Cowin
BE. Brady
J. J. Cook
M.H. Sullivan
Mathew Coupe
J. H. Cooney
J. WF. Gilchrist
J. F. Violet
W. C. Dolan
J. P. Mullen
Press
EB. J. McGann
Peter Smith
A. J. N. Desmarais
J. FE. Halpin
Jeremiah Fitzgerald
M. J. Mc Sheehy
A. J. Connelly
J. F. Fitzgerald
John McCarthy
J. A. Kelliher
M. McMullen
O. B. Christenson
F. J. Campbell
J. F. Connolly
E. Bertrand
Thomas Moss
Daniel Moynahan
D. H. Mooney
Eae
John McPadden
J. D. Goddy
G. H. Wren
M. P. Ward
T. Madde
J. McCarthy
William A. Hogan
Jos. H. Callagher
Martin J. Crowe
John F. Cornolly
Courtee Ee
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier
Advert says Hood's Sarsaparilla will purify blood and prevent and cure humors eruptions boils pimples. It claims to aid kidneys nerves and stomach helping overall health and strength through a blend of vegetable remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Medicine and Pills Ad
A vintage Hood's advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest medicine prepared by J. Hood & Co. of Lowell Massachusetts. It promotes Hood's Pills as a non irritating remedy claimed to cure various ailments and improve lives for a price of one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
J. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Hood
Judge Hadley Opens Brief Police Court Session
A brief police court session freed two drunks, Joseph Cyr and Hugh Russell, fined $2 each. Andrew Mark sent to the state farm. George W. Noyes, charged with wilful trespass, held one day for trial. Louis Keloppa fined $10 for assaulting a fellow countryman after a dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cyr
Hugh Russell
Andrew Mark
State Farm
George W. Noyes
Louis Keloppa
Frank Maguire Injured at City Farm in Early Morning Leap
Frank Maguire, suffering catalepsy, jumped from a second story window at the city farm about 3 am. He fractured one ankle and injured the other, then was taken to St. John’s hospital after the night watchman could not stop the leap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Maguire
City Farm
St. John's Hospital
Judge reserves decision in divorce case list
This afternoon the case of White ad.x. vs Riley and Tr. closed with the judge reserving decision. Uncontested divorces were granted to Ella C. vs Frederick L. Kuhn, Mary E. vs Frederick W. Badger, Susan vs George W. Merson, Frank Sr. vs Mary 2. Ham, Essie vs Harry C. Scott. Dodge vs Dodge also reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Ad.x
Riley & Tr
Ella C
Frederick L. Kuhn
Mary E. Va
Frederick W. Badger
Susan
George W. Merson
Frank Sr
Mary 2. Ham
Essie
Harry C. Scott
Dodge
Special school board meeting on death of longtime high school principal
A special meeting of the school board is called for tonight to act on the death of Charles C. Chase who served many years as principal of the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Chase
Lowell Textile School Evening Graduation
Evening graduation exercises for the evening students of the Lowell textile school will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the school lecture hall. Public attendance is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Textile School
Fitchburg Railroad Lease Seen as Inevitable
The Lowell Citizen and Salem News argue that the Fitchburg line is headed for absorption by the Boston and Maine via lease. They contend consolidations reflect the era, with Destiny seen as guiding the transfer to a home company in Massachusetts, not a foreign one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Boston and Maine
Lowell Citizen
Boston & Maine
Massachusetts
Salem News
Lightning hits church tower in Fairlee town
A May 15 thunder storm struck Fairlee Virginia Island church as a lightning rod failed to stop the blaze. Janitor Chas. B. Thurber was knocked unconscious but recovered after the fire was checked with minor damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairlee
Chas
Thurber
Wanted for Forgery Arrest Reported in Havana Cuba
St Johnsbury Vt May 15 a cablegram reports Water P Bailey of Peacham Vt has been arrested in Havana Cuba for forgeries totaling between 3000 and 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Havana
Cuba
Water P. Bailey
Peacham
Wiai Ara Orthopedic Shoes Endorsement for Parents
Parents who can afford to provide their children with shoes should choose Wiai Ara Orthopedic Shoes. The text argues these shoes prevent foot distortion and, though initially pricier, offer durability and safety for growing feet.
Turned Soles and Hand Sewed Shoes Offered in Lowell
Orthopedic and lace boots with turned soles and ankle ties offered in children sizes two to seven C D wide and adult sizes two to forty one half. Prices range from one dollar to one dollar fifty, with tan goat leather options and wedge heel laced kids. Sold in Lowell only by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Phelps Osgood Wedding Unites Samuel Phelps and Alice Osgood
In a Tuesday evening ceremony at 41 May Street Rev A E Wilson united Samuel Phelps and Alice B Osgood. The couple plan a New York Brooklyn honeymoon then reside locally. Guests offered congratulations and refreshments after the service. Mills Simpson nuptials record a Nova Scotia match between George Mills of Rockley and Emma Simpson of Mount Pleasant on April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Phelps
Alice B. Osgood
A. E. Wilson
No. 41
May Street
Mrs. Phelps
New York
Brooklyn
Mills-Simpson
Mount Pleasant
Nova Scotia
Rev. C. Munro
George Mills
Rockley
Emma Simpson
Oberlin lodge advances four candidates in second degree
Fraternal news reports Oberlin lodge No 28 I Co O TF conferred the second degree on four candidates at last night’s regular meeting. The third degree is planned for next Tuesday evening followed by a light lunch. Garfield Colony Pilgrim Fathers initiated one candidate Tuesday night. A strawberry and ice cream festival is planned by the colony on May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Lodge
I. Co. O. TF
Garfield Colony
Pilgrim Fathers
Sale of Oxford shoes by Pollard & Co in Merrimack street
A. G. Pollard & Co announces nearly 700 pairs of sample and odd lots from C. K. Fox of Haverhill. Shoes priced at 98 cents a pair in one lot and $1.08 a pair in another, for goods valued at $1.50 to $2.00. Display shown in Merrimack street window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Fox
Haverhill
Merrimack Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
Jury Advised by Counsel on Life in Prison
A courtroom exchange highlights the defense claim that the defendant’s half‑life in prison has shaped him into a criminal, with the attorney urging jurors to consider the impact of surroundings on behavior. The remark underscores the defense’s framing of culpability in light of confinement.
Shuman Suits Offer a Range of Styles and Fast Service
Shuman presents suits in blues blacks and Oxford gray with four buttons plus double warp Italian lining. The catalog includes stripes checks and plaid mixtures from 18 to 23 dollars. This reflects 1900s clothing buying, emphasizing value, instant availability and free pressing while it lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuman
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