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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
8
The day began fine with some rain in parts of the city. Around 2 15 pm a sharp hail and rain storm occurred with thunder and lightning, followed by more rain and a fall in temperature. Night brought a clearing sky under a northwest wind. Temperature readings show 58 at 5 pm, 52 at 7 am, and 66 at 12 m with barometer near 29.66.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes a strawberry festival with supper, music, and sales tables at the First Trinitarian Congregational vestry on May 22 and 23. It also mentions plans for garden tools, Pelham cigars, lawn mowers, and a local path of improvements including a lily pond at Fort Hill park.
Joseph Varnum his mother and sister faced four men who burst into the Varnum farmhouse on the old Nashua road in Dracut and chased them from the home. Varnum pursued help, Officer Hanley and Frank Hill armed themselves and returned, but the intruders had fled toward Nashua. A portion of dinner was found steaming on the table after the entry.
Garard Asidor of Dracut driven to Lawrence with a bay horse and wagon loaded with many young tomato plants. The horse and wagon disappeared while he tried to dispose of the plants. He reported the loss to the police.
Sampson Bedford and St Peter, three Lowell men, were found guilty yesterday in Nashua highway robbery charges. The trio appeared in the New Hampshire Supreme Court in Manchester and had their cases continued for sentencing.
A man identified as Michael Connor insulted a girl on the commons last Wednesday night and was sentenced the next day. He later provided the name Michel Moore, and is now jailed under that alias.
A marriage took place in the police court library yesterday forenoon with Rev. Mr. Millington officiating. The groom had been arrested on a bastardy charge. Court Officer Bumps served as best man, his third such honor recently.
The Lowell police board expresses pride in their department saying there is no place in the state where police affairs are better handled. This remark from the Lowell News emphasizes the unit’s esteem and confidence in local law enforcement management.
This month urges replacing old photographs with new ones and updating walls with fresh pictures. Promotes new square and oval frames and mouldings at low prices from George E. Maker at the Merrimack and John streets corner.
The Richardson Light Infantry association held its 28th annual reunion at the American House with veterans, officers, and guests from Boston and nearby towns. A memorial for deceased members was adopted, officers were elected, and George F. Richardson was introduced as guest speaker sharing reflections on war records and comradeship.
A speaker recounts meeting General Grant during a Boston trip when he was mayor of Lowell. The tale includes sharing cigars, a light train luncheon, and Grant’s request for more cigars. Comrades reflect on Civil War service, discipline, and enduring patriotism as they celebrate a reunion of the Seventh battery.
The railroad commission's report analyzes average passengers per round trip on state street railways, noting the West End of Boston leads with 60 per trip, followed by Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill at 58. Total passengers for 1899 exceed 356 million, with per mile and per main track figures for each line, including Lynn and Boston, Worcester consolidated, Springfield, and Union of New Bedford.
Salem Willows will launch a new season on Sunday May 27 with restaurants on the city land and Smith estate venues opening for public entertainment through Labor Day. Minor improvements include painterly touches and repairs. public racks moved behind Brown's merry go round to ease crowding. The Gorman theatre stage nears completion for a Memorial Day week opening, while Smith theatre plans a May 28 opening. If park funds allow, enlarging and beautifying the park may begin, with a proposed loop streetcar line east of Harbor View avenue.
A Boston Herald dispatch from Upper Dam Maine reports the T J McDonald party at the camp catching several salmon and trout. L A Derby catches salmon and trout, Dr G C Bates hauls 13 salmon, E Hosmer and Mrs Hosmer take multiple trout and salmon, plus several others, with Mr McDonald noting improved trout bite.
The Highland Congregational church hosted Rev George F Stanton of Boston, a former Lowell boy, for morning and evening services. He argued that Christ is unchangeable as a teacher, man, savior, and God, citing Hebrews 13 8 and tracing consistency from biblical times to today. He emphasized the eternal relevance of Jesus Christ and the continuity of divine nature through history.
Rev. James Goodwin of Nashua New Hampshire toured Holyoke on Saturday to inspect the rectory and meet the vestry after being chosen to fill the vacancy from Rev G S Sinclair. He offered no comment on the call and impressed the Holyoke vestry with his presence. He is the son of Rev. Francis J. Goodwin of Hartford Connecticut.
Holyoke vestry weighs a major stockholder's decision influenced by proximity to Hartford and his father over salary and rent differences with Nashua. A favorable reply expected this week. Rev. Mr. Goodwin could bring value to Holyoke and St. Pauls church, says Holyoke cor. Springfield Republican.
Chelmsford residents plan Memorial Day events with a 9 15 a m lineup from the town hall led by Chief marshal J P Emerson and including the Talbot band and veterans groups. Public worship at Central Congregational Church occurs next Sunday with veterans gathering at J P Emerson’s house at 10 15 am. Census enumerator Arthur M Warren begins duties covering the south of town, while Charles T Melvin works in the north and west villages. Isaac H Knight is ill, assessors work daily, Miss Marietta F Parkhurst leaves for southern California for about a year.
Memorial Day program in Tyngsboro includes Post 120 Lowell G A R arriving in the fore noon, cemetery visits to decorate graves, and a 9 30 public service at the town hall with band music, songs by townspeople and schoolchildren, G A R tributes, and a patriotic address by Rev. F A Warfield. A collation follows in the lower hall.
The North Chemsford ladies plan two cantatas in the town hall tomorrow night to aid the Second Congregational church. The programs include May Queen and Fairies of the Season.
In the near future a comedy will be staged at the bazaar held for the benefit of St John’s church in North Chelmsford by members of Mathews of this city.
A June nationwide census will count residents in homes and in cities two weeks later. Absentees risk misrepresentation of local totals and state representation. Heads of families should inform neighbors or leave written notes for enumerators. Supervisor Horace G Wadlin of Boston notes questions cover age race birth, marital status, birth country, immigration, occupation, schooling, literacy, and farm or home ownership.
A nearly new seven room cottage with bath and 300 feet of land in a choice location is offered at 1250 dollars with 100 cash and five percent interest. Owner must sell after moving from the city. Also a fine double tenement on ward 5 main street, rented at 30 dollars monthly. Call for full particulars at 64 Central street, T. H. Elliott.
An advertisement for Lawler stationer and bookseller in Lowell promotes a sale on paper cover books at 35c, 25c, 15c, and 10c. It highlights cloth bound current fiction at 50c and lists store addresses at 79 Merrimack Street and 16 and 21 John Streets.
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