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Lowell Daily Courier in Lowell, Massachusetts
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
8
Weather brief with 19th century tone and data
Yesterday afternoon was pleasant and cool with a fine night. Today started warmer though partial cloud cover. barometer and thermometer readings show 30.12 yesterday, 30.12 today, 30.05 at 5 pm with temperatures 56, 50, and 68 respectively.
Decoration Day sales and events fill local pages
Thompson Hardware promotes flags vases and decorations for Decoration Day with specimens and specials at main stores. Shattuck & Son advertise bicycles and cameras. A D A R portrait event, local tailoring, and a Niagara Falls excursion offer entice residents. Gerrish estate sale to George W Harris posts $5900. Emerald and Tinion ball managers post forfeit forDecoration Day game at Fairgrounds with $50 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Hardware Co
Belvidere
Dewey
Courier-Citizen Co
Shattuck & Son
Central
Prescott
Molly Varnum
Pawtucket
School Streets
Gerrish
Mary F. Riordan
J. E. Conant & Co
George W. Harris
Fitchburg and West Shore
Niagara Falls
Boston
Lown and Cemetery
W. T. S. Bartlett
Merrimack Street
Old Sol
J. B. Goodwin
Thorndike Street
Fairgrounds
M. J. Mahoney
House Cleaning and Pictures Offer
This month for cleaning house and moving suggests replacing old pictures with new ones. Walls look marred by unsightly photos. improve walls with beautiful new pictures, square and oval frames, mouldings at low prices. Buy from George E Maker at Merrimick and John streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Maker
Merrimick and
John Streets
Marlboro Foulard Fabric Remnants for Basement Sale
Durable wash fabric with fine silk finish resembling foulard silk. Fast colors and attractive patterns on light and dark grounds. Extra wide at 32 inches. Regular goods valued 17 cents. Remnants offered at 10 cents per yard for 2 to 10 yard lengths. Basement.
Trolley to Cambridge by Grace Church circle
More than a hundred people rode two special trolleys from Lowell to Cambridge this morning organized by Grace church Literary circle. Tickets were limited. if not, another car would have been needed. The party visited Cambridge area sites and dined there before returning to Lowell in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Cambridge
The
Grace Church
Feeding Ahead of Hot Weather with Grape-Nuts Advice
An old practitioner urges seasonal eating to endure heat, warns against excess meat, and promotes Grape-Nuts as the ideal nerve building food. The ad claims Grape-Nuts rebuilds and strengthens the nervous system using albumen and phosphate of potash, and notes wide nationwide use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Fourth of July Committee Reviews Appropriations
The Fourth of July committee held its third meeting addressing numerous subcommittee sessions that set requested appropriations for various features. The general committee began at 8 30 o clock to continue finalizing plans and allocations.
Parade committee budget sparks debate on grants and prizes
The meeting debated subcommittee reports with a $1000 parade appropriation proposed by Mr. Miskella. Prizes totaling $200, $150, $100, and $50 were set for grotesque and antique features and largest participating group, while other committees sought funds and program options were revised, including fireworks and sports expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miskella
Charles S. Proctor
Libby
Brousseau
Walker
Alderman Barton
New England
Heirs Sale of Property at Middlesex and McIntire Streets
Sales for the week ending June 2 1900 announce the Heir's Sale of the estate at 4 McIntire Street or the corner of Middlesex and McIntire Streets. The two tenement building and 1149 square feet of land yield steady income of 14 dollars monthly. The premises meet Board of Health requirements and are to be sold to the highest bidder with two purchase payments left on mortgage. Sale set for Monday May 28 1900 at 5 pm with a 200 dollar deposit due when struck off. DANIEL M RICHARDSON for the Heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntire
Middlesex and
McIintire
Chase
Board of Health
Daniel M. Richardson
Messrs
Addish Putnam
Edward N. Burke
Nesmith
Huntington Streets
Oliver H. Moulton
Sherman Street
Nesmith Street
Heirs Sale Of Two Lowell Realty Parcels May 29 1909
The estate of Richard Ingham offers two parcels at auction in Lowell on Tuesday May 29 1909 afternoon. Cottage House and Lot at 67 Pine Street with about 6000 square feet land. a second parcel of 6000 square feet on B Street between 146 and 154 with frontage about 60 feet. A $300 deposit for the cottage parcel and $100 for the lot required when struck off. Frank B Ingham John S Ingham Martha J Ellis executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ingham
Pine Street
Pine, Liberty
Wilder Streets
Othr
B Street
Lowell
Wilder Street
Frank B. Ingham
John 8S. Ingham
Martha J. Ellis
Land on Nesmith Street Offered at Absolute Auction
Nineteen thousand square feet of land on Nesmith Street between the homes of Charles C. Hutchinson and E L White to be sold at absolute auction with no limit reserve or restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesmith Street
Charles C. Hutchinson
E. L. White
Eveleth Parade Budget Cuts Narrow Big Event Costs
The Eveleth council trimmed many parade allocations including 250 for sports, 150 for bicycle races, 100 for whippet races and 4000 proposed by the parade committee. Other actions reduced fireworks to 800 and a 1000 parade request to 950, while selling the programme rights and banning tickets or grandstand spending. Maj. Proctor is urged as chief marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveleth
Brousseau
Barton
Markham
Alderman Carmichael
Howe
Fiireworks
Carmichael
Brosseau
Pickering
Walker
Maj. Proctor
Miskella
Parade Prize Cuts Approved By Committee
The committee recommended reducing prizes for the firemen parade to 100 dollars for first place 75 dollars for second and 50 dollars for third. The recommendation was adopted and the committee adjourned to Thursday evening at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brousseau
Subscriptions Grow for St Johns Hospital Appeal
The effort by the Sisters of Charity gains slow traction as canvassers begin their work. Donors include Jeremiah Crowley, Peter Watson & Son, Scannell & Wholley, a Friend, G R Myers, Robert Staples, Geo W Cady, Solomon Robitshek, and Geo A Parkhurst contributing to a total of 449.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hospital
Sisters of Charity
Jeremiah Crowley
Peter Watson & Son
Scannell & Wholley
Coves
G. R. Myers
Tobert A. Staples
Oes
Geo
Erie Telephone President Vows to Stay in Lowell
President Glidden of the Erie Telephone system returned from New York denying rumors he would move his residence from Lowell. He said only the president and treasurer offices will move to Boston around July 1, while auditing and secretary offices with 160 clerks stay in Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glidden
Erie Telephone System
New York
Erie
Boston
Lowell
the Erie
Grant
Sacred concert by American band at Lakeview
If the weather permits, a grand sacred concert by the American band of Lowell will be held at Lakeview from 3 to 5 p m tomorrow Sunday May 27 led by Percy Burleigh. Hose is fully warranted at Thompson Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Percy Burleigh
Thompson Hardware Co
Lowell High School Debaters Showcase Orators
Two classes from Lowell High School held a social and debate in the school hall drawing about 300 pupils. The class of ’01 argued the affirmative on a trusts and combinations question. class ’00 argued the negative. Judges and audience praised the debate as well delivered, with music and lemonade to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell High School
Henry H. Harris
Varnum School
Willard Parker
Harry Fifield
Carl Staples
Osborne Cilley
Winfred MacBrayne
Herbert Goddard
Greenhalge Debating Society
Sherburne
Barnard
Miss Webster
Miss Baker
Baker
Cassidy
Overseer Butcher Delighted by Union Pranks at Mer rimack Print Works
Massachusetts print shop operatives surprised Overseer John C. Butcher with two gifts on his impending wedding. At 4:30 p.m. the dye house crew staged a pretend strike and presented a hand painted lamp. An hour later the paper department gifted a marble clock with bronze horse statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Butcher
Merrimack Print Works
Jackson
Butcher
Cody
Spaper Department
Street Committee Clash Over City Payroll Facts
Councilman Barry demanded mayor and city auditor attend next street committee meeting after Superintendent Cheney reported Varnum avenue widening costs at 836 dollars. Barry accused Cheney of two bosses at the stone crusher and inflated payroll at the city stables, while Hartwell’s status and eight hour day were cited as explanations. An adjournment ended the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varnum Avenue
Barry
Cheney
Mr. Barry
Casey
Supt
Hartwell
Crowley
William Waldorf Jackson Jr. enters race for Republican nomination
William Waldorf Jackson Jr. has begun his presidential bid, leaving Lowell for Philadelphia to contest the Republican nomination. His platform is already outlined in Philadelphia papers and the New York World. Supporters at the American House in Lowell presented a purse and a suit for him, though he made no promises on offices. Despatches weigh whether his boom started at Cramps' yard. Most open cars now have sprinkler attachments on end seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Waldorf Jackson, Jr
Lowell
Philadelphia
New York
Quaker City
Mr. Jackson
Cramps’ Yard
Charles King
Captain King
Lippincott
Ray
Manila
Billy Ray
Red Cross
Philippines
General King
Stephen Crane
Bunker Hill
Elizabeth Patterson
Madame Jerome Bonaparte
Virginia Tatnall Peacock
Fay Bros & Hosford Carriage Auction Near Lowell
Keyes and Co announce the 19th Manufacturers Auction Sale for Fay Bros. and Hosford at 333 Central Street Lowell Mass. Tuesday at 2 PM rain or shine. New work warrants as private sale and a selection of second-hand carriages cleaned and repaired offered to clear stock. The lot features curtain Goddards Runabout station wagon open buggies canopy top carryalls and more. Remember next Tuesday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs, Fay Bros. & Hosford
New England
Central ST
Lowell
Mass
Democrat
Scott
Stanhope
Concord
Beverly
Modern Circus features and other magazine offerings
The June Cosmopolitan issue reviewed by Charles T. Murray showcases the Modern Circus entertaining readers with lavish illustrations and varied features. It notes numerous articles by Crane, Young, and Stockton, plus fashion, bicycling pieces, a Paderewski project, and a vivid portrait of General King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Murray
Stephen Crane
Arthur Young
Hiprah Hunt
Marquise de Fontenoy
John G. Speed
Camille Flammarion
Annabel Lee
Francis W. Wharton
Amanda
Frank R. Stockton
John M. Thurston
Black Rapids
Frank H. Spearman
Wm. T. Stead
Warren B. Hutchinson
Alice May Gillam
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Burn Wilson
Try Horne
Trolley
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Alderman Howe
Committee On Sports
Lowell, Mass
Frank K. Stearns
Agawam Street
Moore Street
Barrington Street
Moore
Lawrence Street
Richard Cuff
Bon
Lakeview
W. Waldorf Jackson
Globe Corset Company
Worcester
Keyes & Co
Fay Bros. & Hosford
Centa&aal Street
LOWET
Paderewski
Europe
Century Library of Music
Century Co
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
Congress
Wiggins
London
Salemina
Francesca
C. A. Conant
Wanda
Middlesex Street
Fred G. Bond
Mme
J. H Long
Ada
Wranee Ee
W.T.S. Bartlett
H. B. Shattuck & Son
W. P. Brazer & CO
Central Cor
Market ST
J. Be. Goodwin
Nicholas G. Norcross
Central Street
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