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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
8
The report notes pleasant split weekend conditions with a rare bright day yesterday. Saturday afternoon and evening were mild while today started dull with a cloudy forenoon and showers that blocked most of the sun eclipse. Temperature readings show early morning around 29.77 to 30.12 and afternoon highs near 76 with lows near 52. The fragment also mentions a brief eclipse event observed only in part.
The fragmentary line from the Lowell Daily Courier dated Monday May 238 1900 presents an archival newspaper datum. It lacks readable events or names to firmly identify a main action or outcome for a concise card.
The brief item list includes a Belvidere housing request, a Pelham Cigar suggestion, Morse hacks advertisement, a telephone contact, and repair shop details at Thompson Hardware. It notes Middlesex Women's club field day at Billerica Centre with a basket lunch and mentions Robert Campbell leaving Bon Marche for Scotland with colleagues presenting a $35 farewell purse. Also covers a Niagara Falls excursion on May 29 with return by May 31 for $10 round trip, Christina Smith from Lowell jail sent to Tewkesbury State Hospital for appendicitis after arriving from Manchester, and a prior three month jail term.
Corner stone of the First Baptist church will be relaid next Thursday at 3 o clock under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity. The church choir will sing and the pastor will give an address.
City clerk Girard P. Dadman lists numerous deaths with causes including tuberculosis pneumonia heart disease and other conditions. The list covers ages from 1 day to 88 years and includes both infants and adults with details on each case.
Lowell board of health reports weekly mortality 25 total deaths with 9 under five and 4 acute lung diseases for May 26 1900. The week’s death rate is 13.27 compared with 20.77 last week and 24.81 two weeks prior. Infectious diseases listed include scarlet fever one diphtheria one measles six and smallpox two.
Honora Scanlon was injured yesterday morning when a window at her 35 South Street home fell and struck her side. She was removed to the city hospital for treatment after sustaining internal injuries.
Common council members visited Butler school to examine a demand for additional land. The land is priced at 17 500 dollars and the issue will be on the agenda for Tuesday night council meeting.
Special meetings led by Major Winchell for June 2 and 3 have been postponed for one week. A dedication service is planned for June 9 with a special all day meeting on Sunday June 10.
Mrs J Walford of Castalia Brie Co Ohio reports numbness in hands and arms, sleep disruption, and nervous spells in her family improved after stopping coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. She claims sleep restored and headaches eliminated, urging others to switch to Postum.
Memorial Sunday saw three Grand Army posts unite in a service at Branch Street Baptist Church with Women's Relief Corps auxiliaries. Veterans from Posts 42 120 and 185 were honored as the death toll for the year was read and prayers offered. The sermon by Rev A R Dilts urged national righteousness, honesty in business, and vigilance against political and moral perils, urging citizens to uphold the republic.
Rev Geo H Johnson at John Street church delivers Memorial Day sermon praising the American spirit. He links Cuba scandal and political risks to the need for unity, cites Plymouth Rock origins, immigration, and slave era trials, and lauds leaders like Washington Lincoln Perry Dewey Fulton Morse and Moody, asserting the nation’s resilience through crises and surgery of the sword.
A patriotic Memorial Day service was held Sunday evening at the First Baptist church. The program featured national airs by A. F. French and a cornet solo, The Vacant Chair, performed by Councilman Herbert R. Bakr. Reverend S. T. Ford remarked on desecration.
The Paige Street Free Will Baptist church hosted a patriotically themed morning service attended by local G A R posts No 185 and No 120 Admiral Farragut Camp No 78 and Women’s Relief corps circles. Rev A E Wilson spoke on courage and sacrifice citing Judges 18 and the valor of soldiers in defense of liberty.
Tomorrow afternoon the heirs of Richard Ingham's estate will sell two parcels at auction on Tuesday May 29 1909. One is Cottage House and Lot number 67 Pine Street near the Pine Liberty Wilder junction. The other is 000 square feet of land on B Street near number 146. The sale proceeds to the highest bidder regardless of weather.
At five o clock I shall sell a seven room cottage with 3556 square feet of land in a fashionable Lowell neighborhood. The property features a level, well fenced plot with concrete walks shrubbery and cinder sidewalks. the lot has water gas and sewer in the street and frontages between 146 and 154 Street about 150 feet from Wilder Street. Purchasers must deposit 300 for the cottage and 100 for the lot when struck off. Other terms. FRANK B INGHAM JOHN S INGHAM MARTHA J ELLIS
A public speech links Union and Cuban era heroes, praising soldiers across Southern and overseas fronts. The speaker honors khaki and blue era veterans, noting peace at Appomattox and the Castilian monarchy’s fall as part of a broader tribute to American servicemen and veterans.
A Lakeview crowd of about 10000 attended yesterday’s band concerts, with ideal weather and heavy foot traffic in the square. Cars ran every few minutes but service proved inadequate, while the soda fountain did booming business. The recently organized American band gave its first afternoon concert, receiving strong applause for its harmonious performance.
P. J. Burleigh led the program as James R. S. Taylor, the euphonium soloist, performed in the afternoon and evening. His technically trained tone drew encores, reflecting persistent study and polish.
An 8 41 p.m. fire in a cottage at 37 rear 95 Adams street, occupied by Stephen Halpin and owned by A C Taylor, started by a carelessly thrown match. Damage estimated at 75 dollars. A lounge in front of the Runels building, owned by Dr E G Livingston, burned after a sulphur cracker match ignited it. Firefighters and doctors assisted as the blaze spread onto the street.
Andrew Martin, under the influence, believed his hand could not be injured by glass and punched a window on Paige Street. He sustained a lacerated hand and was taken to the police station.
A brief notice invites readers to a manufacturers' sale on Tuesday, urging shoppers to explore discounted items and special deals. It emphasizes limited-time availability and potential savings on assorted goods from local producers.
Keyes & Co auctioneers announce a 2 P M sale next Tuesday rain or shine for Pay Bros and Holford featuring high grade carriages from New England builders at 33 Central Street Lowell Massachusetts. stock to include second hand carriages fully repaired painted and varnished with several types listed. sale details repeat with time and location for prospective buyers.
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