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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
1
A nostalgic poem contrasts seasonal signs with the old tin peddler’s steady rounds, celebrating his rustic wisdom and presence from village to village as households yearn for simpler comforts and distant memories. The piece sits beside a health report detailing a varioloid case in Lowell, describing hospital isolation, vaccination efforts, and cautious public health steps.
London reports Col Bethune was ambushed six miles west of Vryheid in the Transvaal while marching toward Newcastle Natal. Casualties reach 66 with few escapees. Pretoria dispatch notes Hollanders plan safety for women and children if Pretoria is besieged. Kruger says health good handling presidency. Cape Town says British troops reach Veere and 27 locomotives captured. Vaal bridge intact.
A Boston First Church crowd attended the annual meeting of the National Alliance of Unitarian and other Liberal Christian Women. Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells presided, with remarks on the alliance history from 1837 through its 1890 formation, and greetings from Rev Samuel Eliot and international delegates.
The city reacts to St John’s hospital facing a heavy financial burden and potential closure. Sisters of Charity previously appealed to supporters, and now subscriptions are requested to hospital director or authorized collectors. Donors listed include Most Rev John J Williams and several local benefactors with varied amounts.
Marlboro outlines a four day Fourth of July celebration with a police court fate possible at its end. The town faces public discussion, while local reference to Hiller caskets and Merchant of Venice echoes mingle with sports talk noting Boston’s pennant chances.
Italian archaeologist Signor Costantino Maes reports that 3000 bronze tablets recording Rome from its foundation to Vespasian lie buried in marshes near Ostia. They were saved from the fire of AD 69 and moved to Ostia. Maes urges the government to drain the marshes and search for them.
Two brief death notices list Marie Louise McKennon aged 20 years and 4 months at 29 James Street with parents Joseph and Mary, and Hermenie Beodeur aged 36 at 66 Willow Street, wife of Hermenegilde Beodeur, both dated May 22.
The knowledge that a young man has acquired the habit of systematic saving is an important factor in his selection for positions of trust. The text stresses disciplined saving as a credential for trustworthy roles.
The notice promotes savings accounts at 4 percent per year with monthly interest and semi annual accrual. It notes general banking, foreign exchange in multiple currencies, safety deposit boxes, private ladies rooms, and extended hours. The bank operates at 80 to 46 Middlesex Street and 1 Post Office Avenue as a U S and Massachusetts depository.
Montreal reports Point Claire, a summer resort town sixteen miles from the city and home to the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht club during the Sea Wanhaka Cup races, was wiped out by a fire. Twenty houses and many stores burned, leaving two hundred homeless and no fatalities.
In Frankfort Kentucky on May 22 former Governor Taylor did not return last night and the Taylor family is packing private effects for removal to Louisville. Democratic demonstrations continued late with a public meeting at the courthouse addressed by Beckham and others.
Lincoln May 22. A closed meeting of 16 Nebraska delegates to the Democratic national convention selected W D Oldham deputy attorney general as the at large delegate to nominate W J Bryan for President. Bryan attended the session.
Indications from Boston on May 22 forecast a clear night with cloudier skies on Wednesday. Winds shift from westerly to northerly as conditions change across the region.
H H Ullock of Merrimack Street reports a Canadian trooper named Robert Ward from Chatham N B who served with the First Canadian contingent. Ward recounts marching near Boer trenches, the Modder river crossing with the Gordons, scarce rations, and high prices for bread jam butter while English troops endured hardships after Cronje's surrender.
A playful Times remark mocks failure to credit the source and cites Kipling's masterly art in a commentary on Witchcraft. The article notes war correspondents publishings and printer influence, plus a silver coin sent to Mr. Ullock depicting Dom Paul Kruger valued at 12 cents American.
Damon Y. Clark, 73, long time White Mountain stage driver, died at his Littleton home. A Path, New Hampshire native, he began piloting stages at 17, logging routes from Littleton to Plymouth, Haverhill, Lebanon, and through Franconia Notch. He later drove in Woodstock and Bethlehem routes before retiring to a farm near Littleton.
The Franklin S. Pratt will filed in Suffolk probate on Monday provides 20000 to the grand lodge of Masons in Massachusetts for an aged and infirm Masons home, 1000 to Columbia lodge for charitable use, and 3000 to the Home for Aged Couples in Boston. The document is dated September 10, 1896.
During a Monday thunder storm lightning hit the Baptist church on Massachusetts Avenue setting the steeple afire. Painters working outside alerted authorities and firemen rushed from the interior to the steeple where they quickly controlled the blaze. Damage described as trifling.
Members of Channing Unitarian church met Monday in Newton to consider Rev Dr F B Hornbrooke's resignation. The letter was read and resolutions were adopted regretting his decision, relieving him July 1 with a year’s full salary of 4000 dollars, including a gift of 2000 dollars, unanimously by the society and pew owners.
Dracut Grange held a Monday night session with the Grange Bulletin read by editors and entertainment by E S Howe and a ladies quartette. Miss Rose Peabody led editorial work with Mrs Granville Coburn and Mrs Peavey providing poems and notes. A committee was formed for cooperative work and resolutions honored Mr C H Dennison. Members received government agricultural reports and seed packets.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to improve health by purifying and enriching the blood. It promises stronger nerves appetite better sleep and quicker relief, urging readers to begin taking it today to feel better at once.
An old time drugstore pitch proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest medicine sold by all druggists. The advertisement urges purchase for a dollar and warns to get only Hood's.
The following 40 applicants took the civil service exam and 29 have advanced to the next stage. Final physicals will be conducted by Dr Brown of New York at an early date. Names include Hugh J Leonard James F Holden Wesley A Wilson Owen J Tansey Stephen J Castles Henry C Farris Ambrose M Creamer John H Chambers Wm H Willey John C Rourke Henry FE Deering Edward F Purcell Thomas B Riley Joseph Farley Michael J Clanc ey Jeremiah J Dooley Frank J Donovan Chas A Hamilton Martin B Crowe Michael J Reidy John J Donovan Michael O Sullivan Wm F McVey Geo A Charron James J Dwyer John F Rourke Charles H Hersey John J Sullivan Frank J Murray.
Senator Sorghum says he will ignore further criticisms until accusers agree on a formal charge. He notes divided opinions among critics, with some claiming he gained wealth by holding many offices, while others say he held many offices thanks to his money.
Box 14 alarm sounded shortly after seven last night for a small fire in a tenement on Pleasant Street occupied by John McMahon. Damage slight. Insurance on McMahon furniture and the building, owned by P. Kelly.
Catholics in Lowell announce a grand free demonstration at Huntington hall Thursday afternoon to aid parish school pupils in honor of Blessed Jean Baptiste de LaSalle founder of the Christian Brothers. He died in the odor of sanctity and was beatified in 1888. The Rome canonization occurs Thursday as Ascension Day with a notable gathering of prelates and laity expected. The Lowell celebration will feature an attractive program.
Superior Court Bell division heard Luanna W. Worthen versus Frank W. Worthen, not finished at adjournment. Attorneys N D Pratt and Frederick A Fisher argued, next matter to consider is Virginia Bailly petition to revoke custody decree with Rivet Hamel for petitioner and Pratt for respondent.
Two parolees from the State farm, Joseph Jameson and John Powers, faced Judge Hadley for drunkenness, papers for return to confinement filed, and were escorted by Officer Gregg. Lairdieson jailed eight days, Lowe seven days more, Minnie Wrehn ten days, Merrill placed on probation, fines of two dollars each for Baldwin Bergenon and White. Conniff, charged with bastardy, continued under $40 bond until Friday.
At the Monday afternoon session Justice Hammond heard A A Kelly’s petition to remove George W Fifield as guardian of Julia M Kelly an insane person. The decree of probate was confirmed and the petition dismissed. The court was then formally adjourned.
A vintage advertisement extols Ayer s Sarsaparilla to harmonize with every family member and ease depression. It claims the tonic cures nerves and supports mood, priced at 1.00 per bottle with pills offered at 25 cents. It notes constipation reduces its effectiveness and recommends Ayer s Pills as a vegetable laxative.
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