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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
1
The poem recalls a rider and his steed in battle as the horse bears pain and the rider speaks a farewell. James Rhoades writes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the bond between horse and rider amid rain hail and fire. The refrain highlights courage and the quiet sorrow of soldiers during conflict.
The text gathers assorted remarks about Francis Truth the divine healer General Buller and Henry Faxon. It mentions Dundee bonnets Turkeys stuffing versus basting and Maynard's merchants week. A wheelman conversation ends with a terse exchange and a humming crowd. Some lines read as stray newspaper bon mots from an era.
A Pennsylvania freight train carried thirty-three steel cars of 100,000 pounds and thirty-seven wooden cars of 80,000 pounds, all loaded with coal totaling 4567 net tons. Persia lacks railroads. Paris employs around 200,000 dressmakers. every sea square mile holds about 120,000,000 fish. The Prince of Wales gets 500 to 600 letters daily, over 200 of which are begging notes. England manufactures over 20,000,000 pins daily for home and export.
The Hornbeam Hill Golf Club elected officers last evening with Karl Perham as president and Wilson Waters as secretary and treasurer. An executive committee includes Clay C. Bartlett. The club hosts active young locals and growing interest in golf in the area. Widely noted resident W R Macnutt, born May 17, 1840 in Londonderry NS, marked his 60th anniversary with a family gathering in Westford Street, where he has resided 16 years.
A precept urging immediate thrift from the moment a young man begins earning. The message emphasizes starting with any amount saved, stressing ongoing financial discipline and prudent personal economy.
The Traders National Bank extends banking services including general banking, foreign exchange in multiple currencies, and private coupon rooms for ladies. It operates 8 am to 1 pm on Saturdays and 7 to 9 pm on certain evenings, serving as a depository for the United States and Massachusetts.
News from London and Cape Town describes jubilant celebrations across the British Empire for Mafeking's relief. Flags, rosettes, and holidays mark the moment as markets pause and naval centers dress ships in honor of the victory amid reports of patrol captures and ongoing South African hostilities.
Washington May 19 William H Hunt of Montana has been chosen secretary of state for the island of Porto Rico He assumes the post after leaving his prior role as agent before the Chilean claims commission He is the son of the late Secretary Hunt and previously served on Montana's supreme court bench.
Rain halted day games at Franklin Field delaying University of California and University of Pennsylvania matches to later today. Forecaster predicts continued rain with possible postponement of the Penn Harvard ball game as well.
Four cars of express freight from New York to Boston on the New York New Haven Hartford line jumped the track at Clarkville R I this morning. Tracks were blocked for six hours but no injuries were reported. The loaded cars were demolished and the incident disrupted service briefly.
Ahmed Pasha of Turkey arrived aboard the Auguste Victoria in New York on May 19 to arrange settlement of $100,000 in claims arising from the destruction of property belonging to American missionaries in Turkey.
Philadelphia May 19. A report claimed a conference between Presidents Cascett of the Pennsylvania road and Perkins of the Chicago line. The statement is untrue and no such meeting is planned or has been scheduled.
The Fourth District Convention in Norfolk Ohio on May 19 resolved a deadlock from the 201st ballot by nominating W W Skiles for Congress. Delegates strongly endorsed McKinley in the 14th District Republican convention.
A work train on a Mexican Central branch collided with an obstruction near Guadalaj Era, destroying the engine and several cars. An American engineer and ten Mexican laborers were killed in the wreck on May 19.
The Ringling Brothers staged a grand parade despite torrents of rain. Thousands watched as elephants, camels, bands, clowns, and a steam calliope impressed spectators along Gerham Central Merrimack Dutton Thorndike Gorham to the fair grounds route. A new tumbling wagon end feature drew crowds, while women portraying goddesses were cut due to weather.
The Oriental club of West Chelmsford presented the three act comedy drama Breezy Point to a good crowd despite bad weather. A strong young female cast, led by Miss Cassie McGlinchy and Miss Eva Clarke, delivered polished performances though the lack of male roles was noted. Highlights included Miss Mary Doherty as Asthore and a clever twin pair from Miss Doherty and Miss Carlson, with songs by Eva Clarke and Julia Dunn drawing applause. Refreshments followed and a dance ran until 1 o'clock, with North Chelmsford orchestra and David Dixon directing.
Salvation Army announces Sunday services with a holiness meeting at 11 a.m. free and easy at 3 p.m. and a battle for souls at 7:30 p.m., inviting the public to attend and participate.
An ecclesiastical council at a Congregational church in Wells Maine refused to ordain Rev. C Everett Dean to the denominational ministry citing his brief Congregationalist tenure and criticism of his past Methodist work.
Frances Hiller of Wilmington dies at home after planning an extraordinary funeral featuring two carved caskets and a mausoleum. Her husband Dr. Hiller earned a fortune from a Boston medical institute and funded lavish burial arrangements including a crypt and guard. The widow later married Peter Surette and adopted his name, delaying burial as authorities manage the casket house and mausoleum preparations.
The joint committee on July celebrations met in the aldermanic room to outline the day and evening program. They approved a parade a firemen muster fireworks band concerts bell ringing and salutes sports and children's entertainments an oration by invitation to U S Senator Hoar and were to set subcommittees and a clerk with salaries from 80 to 150 dollars. The panel agreed to headquarters in City Hall and adjourned pending decisions.
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great building up medicine that tones the stomach and digestive organs, enriches the blood, restores vigor, and helps those who feel weak and tired. Claims to create good appetite, digestive power, and a nourished body.
Advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest medicine sold by all druggists at 1 dollar. It urges purchasing only Hood's product.
William Baril and Elizabeth Letourneau faced a broken wedding plan as the 17 year old bride to be vanished from Hall Street and Tucker Street vicinity. Baril sought help at the police station after her unexplained absence and the couple’s marriage likely faces annulment amid friends’ objections.
The Fifield Tool company adds a 50 by 120 foot extension on the west side of its Marginal Street works to house two of the region’s heaviest planers and accommodate growing demand for larger machinery. The expansion, driven by surge in heavy manufacturing, enables higher capacity and new production.
Captains of the local militia companies met at the State armory last night and perfected arrangements for attending the funeral of Private Durant of Company G. At a special meeting, Co. G beavers, ushers and a firing squad were chosen to attend Private Durant’s funeral. Co. G and the encampment of the Spanish War veterans will also furnish a band.
Charles H. Glidden known as Reuben Glue was sentenced to Concord reformatory for stealing a bicycle from Kearns. Gustaf Olsen Thomas Knowles and Michael Fennessey received 20 days in jail for drunkenness. Foster P. Carroll placed on probation. One first offender paid a $2 fine and another was released.
Horace G. Wadlin announces Lowell census enumerators with duties starting June 1 and completing within two weeks. Twenty six questions cover residence, race, employment, debt, and related personal details while maintaining confidentiality. The list is nearly complete with one name to be added later, including Oliver J. Shute and many others.
Mayor Crowley signed a paving resolution for part of Market street. The city messenger has eight dollars left for carriage hire, while Huntington Hall building funds show eight thousand six hundred twenty-nine dollars and ninety-eight cents remaining. The public buildings budget is nearly half spent and may face cuts. sewer funds remain minimally used though all Willard and Humphrey street sewer allocations are consumed. The street department has purchased about four thousand three hundred dollars in hay and grain this year.
The Appleton National Bank, at Central and Hurd, plans a large addition after acquiring the back land to the alley, potentially filling the entire block. President George W. Fifield notes plans are tentative and dimensions not yet final, with extra rental space possible. W.C.T.U. members are invited to a temperance rally tomorrow at Hard Street M E Church at 6:20 PM.
A humorous weather prediction claim is paired with an advertisement for Ayer’s Sarsaparilla claiming to remove rheumatic poison and stop bone and joint aches. It notes a $1.00 price and availability at all druggists, plus Ayer’s Pills as a laxative at 25 cents per box.
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