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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
1
A nostalgic poem from the St Louis Republic exhorts readers to come out and enjoy nature. It celebrates sea breezes surf winds mountains and skies joining in a unified holiday chorus urging outdoor play and recreation. The verse reads like a cheerful outdoor billboard from the era.
A collage of phrases references aid responses from St John’s hospital, Forepaugh circuses, Ex Senator Quay in Senate hopes, grim crisis reports and homicides, a plea for peace on earth, San Francisco Chinese stance on inoculation, Beverly Pride and Pride’s Crossing, and social tea versus coffee.
The Boston Cloak and Suit store at 228 Merrimack Street announces a sale on Friday May 25 with a claim of all goods being the latest styles and no old stock. It promotes camphor products to protect woolens and furs, including canisters and balls, plus a kitchen ware basement section under A. G. Pollard & Co.
Fitchburg and West Shore railroad offers a May 29 excursion to Niagara Falls with return validity on any regular train through May 31. Round trip fare from Boston set at one fare or ten dollars total.
Co. W Lenhart of Bowling Green Ohio reports a running itching sore on his leg that caused tortures until Doan's Ointment was used. The product relieved the burning and itching and effected a permanent cure.
The knowledge that a young man has acquired the habit of systematic saving is an important factor in his selection for positions of trust and responsibility. The article stresses thrift, character, and reliability as evidence of long term viability in leadership roles.
Savings Department offers 4 percent per year compounded semi annually with monthly interest start. It transacts general banking business and issues foreign exchange payable worldwide in English German and Swedish money.
A banking section reserved for women features private coupon rooms. The exclusive area provides privacy and convenience for female patrons within the bank’s facilities.
Bank opens at 8 a m to 5 p m weekdays Saturday 8 a m to 1 p m depository of the United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts located at 80 to 46 Middlesex Street and 11 Post Office Avenue.
London reports Hamilton reached Heildbron this morning after engagements with Dewet’s Boers who retired before him. Broadwood seized 15 Boer wagons. Hamilton’s casualties reach 75. French crosses the Repenenstern. Boer positions 20 miles ahead become untenable. Fifteen prisoners are taken. 800 Boers surrender at Vryburg. Mafeking road cleared.
Constantinople May 23 The United States legation has waited four weeks for a reply to its April 24 note on indemnity claims. Griscom the American charge d affaires handed a new note to Tewfik Pasha in precise terms urging a prompt settlement. The Porte feared the matter was postponed or abandoned and the United States is expected not to wait as long this time.
A mob seized Calvin Kimbler, a Black man accused of fatally injuring two white girls and injuring his wife in a Sunday incident near Pueblo Colorado. He was dragged three blocks toward a telegraph pole, the rope breaking twice, and died in the ensuing confrontation with officers.
The Pennsylvania railroad has secured practical control of the Lehigh Valley railway by purchasing 66,600 shares from outside parties at 32.50 dollars per share. This follows a pattern similar to prior control moves on the Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, and the Norfolk and Western.
Eugene Sampson David St Peter and Moses Redford were found guilty of highway robbery in Nashua. In Manchester on May 22 the supreme court sentenced St Peter and Bedford to one year in jail each while Sampson was sent to the county farm for one year due to his physical condition.
Rev Dr A J F Behrends, pastor of Central Congregational church Brooklyn, died at home from Brights disease. Born in Holland and raised in Ohio, he served Yonkers, Cleveland, and Providence before Brooklyn. A noted speaker, author of sermons and works including The World for Christ and The Philosophy of Preaching.
In Billerica a noted clergyman Reverend Minot J Savage begins a summer automobile journey with friends through southern Europe. He is guest of Roland R Conklin and travels with Mrs Conklin their daughter a nurse and a pilot. They sailed last Saturday and upon arriving in France the tour continues with lively plans.
The report lauds Mr. Sava as a renowned companion, remembered in his former home, and notes his journey across autol six, through Spain to Paris for an exhibition, with systematic inspection and completion of the time.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Hoar declined Lowell's invitation to deliver the Fourth of July oration. He wrote Lowell authorities before leaving for Massachusetts, saying other work would prevent him giving the subject proper time. The letter avoided reference to political disturbances said to trouble Lowell Republicans.
John H. McGinnis is the new board of health member succeeding Thomas Mulligan. Born in Belvidere about 30 years ago, he lives at 19 Albion Street Centralville. A plumber for Farrell Conaton, he led Burke Temperance Institute as president for three years and serves on its board of trustees. He also presides Vixen Veteran Firemen’s Association and has been active in Court Merrimack F of A and the Plumbers' Union as former president.
The high school annex will require five months to complete and open. Completion may slip to early November, though the manual training section is planned to be finished for September. The department will be separated by a partition wall and prioritized for early completion.
The Lowell City Council weighs a bill to shield tenants from fire dirt and foul air. The Courier contests views blaming social conditions for Lawrence residents moving to Methuen Andover and North Andover, arguing suburbia is the motive due to territorial limits and former farms turned building sites.
The Lowell Retail Grocers and Butchers association held its regular meeting. A committee to attend the state convention reported satisfactorily after Worcester. A slate to attend the next convention in Boston was named with H. W. McDonald M. W. Richardson J. J. Gregory David Gerow and R. J. McCluskey. Officers were elected but their names will be released later.
Health column touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a grand reinforcement that strengthens corpuscles, expels germs, neutralizes uric acid, and cures diseases rooted in impure blood. It cites scrofula, rheumatism, malaria, dyspepsia, and catarrh as responsive, urging readers to buy a bottle today at $1.00.
TES released a case against detectives James R. Wood and John W. Ryan for assault and battery as they tried to arrest Fred H. Claffin. Claffin disappeared before trial, while the complaint was dismissed. The judge noted the detectives acted under bondsman authority and ordered capiases for Claffin.
Two uncontested divorces were granted when Abby A. Merrill won against George 8. Merrill and Annie E. Wilson prevailed over Silas W. Wilson. Hasket Wood versus Mary Wood of Brookline occupied most of the forenoon with a fault-based libel for unfaithfulness contested by the libellee. The judge reserved decision after taking papers. In Hanchett versus Hanchett the first suit was dismissed while the cross libel yielded a decree. Attorneys Burke, Nason & Proctor for libellant. Walker for libellee. Burke & Corbett for libellant in cross libel. Cookley for libellee. Court adjourned to Thursday 9:30 a.m.
The court upholds the plaintiff’s demurrer to the first and second plea of the defendant. The case was argued last week by Charles Cowley for the plaintiff and N D Pratt for the defendant. Trial by jury is set for September on another plea.
James F. McGarvey of Central Cash Market was thrown from his wagon on Monday, suffering a scalp wound. He was treated at St. John's Hospital and is expected to be discharged in a day or two.
Among skilled journeymen at work on special garments, a public invitation asks readers to crown the finished suits. The dealer promotes an unusual stock this season with sizes intact and urges timely criticism, promising fault if not pleased now.
The board of health may compel vaccination if a further smallpox case appears in the Little Canada district. Thirty nine residents near 184 Perkins Street were vaccinated yesterday as officials review St Joseph's school and its 700 pupils for possible exposure. Dr Packer urges cooperation with clergy to combat vaccine prejudice while daily meetings continue to monitor developments and vaccinate needed residents.
Dr Livingston visited the contagious hospital this morning and found a smallpox patient resting comfortably with a good appetite. The patient showed a temperature of 100.1 and a pulse near 130. Dr Lavigne, vaccinating officer appointed by the board of health, advised the parents and vaccinated both husband and wife.
Another small pox case was discovered this morning on Moody Street by the board of health. The eleven person French family name not given. all have been sent to the small pox hospital.
Mayor Crowley Superintendent Cheney and City Engineer Bowers met Tuesday afternoon to discuss the smooth paying loan of $12,000 for Market Street. It was decided to call for bids.
The gas hearing has again been postponed to June 14 following a visit by City Solicitor Qua and Alderman Carmichael to Boston on Tuesday.
Observation suggests Bbston leeches are unusually numerous compared to other species, possibly linked to their size and habitat conditions. Researchers are cataloging counts and distribution patterns to assess ecological impact and control needs.
Francis Sevigny and Emilia Arvisais were married yesterday afternoon by Rev Fr Amyot at St Jean Baptiste parish residence. Witnesses were Charles Fortier and Hormiday Arvisais. A reception followed at the bride’s Carlot street home with a Loom Fixers hall gathering on Merrimack and Kirk streets later that evening.
Infant Joseph Alfred Desrosiers, son of Charles and Marie Desrosiers, died Monday night at 30 Davidson Street. He was three years, five months, and three days old.
Isabella L Kydd funeral held yesterday afternoon at 2 from her home at 5 Nelson Avenue with Rev N W Matthews officiating. Bearers were John Hill William Clarks Mr Binne and Mr Campbell. Burial followed in Edson cemetery under C M Young Co. Also funeral for Miss Louise Paquin yesterday morning at 9 from St Jean Baptiste church with Rev Fr Lamothe assisted by Rev Fr Gagnon and Rev Fr Fournier. Bearers included Hercule Piche George Carpentier Amedee Gignac George Gignac Ojeda Gignac and Rosario Matthe.
In Philadelphia May 20 Mrs Mary M Baker wife of Joseph H Baker funeral services at Lowell cemetery chapel Thursday at 2 pm. In this city May 22 Edwin E Kinney aged 1 year 7 months at 108 Westford street. Israel Bent aged 68 died May 22 funeral at 22 West Ninth street Thursday 2 pm. Friends invited.
A devotional meeting is set for Thursday at 3 o’clock in the rooms at 106 Merrimack street Mrs Staples of the Hard Street M E church will lead the services.
Robert J. Thomas of the water department and Stephen J. Kirby of the assessors department are confined to their homes this week due to unspecified reasons. The notice lists two city employees in domestic isolation.
Frank Cawthra son of Albert and Margaret Cawthra dies at home 1184 Lawrence Street aged 4 years 1 month 23 days funeral details not listed in the fragment.
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