11 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1898
Page
1
A collection of whimsical notices and quotes contrasts historic romance by the hearth with modern gas jets and rising costs. It also notes brief items about suppression of newspapers in Wilmington, a potential Senate floor lockout, a winter water famine, and satirical asides on public figures and fashion names.
Twenty two wagon loads of human bones from 1813 Leipsic fighting are interred in a pit at Lipsic's municipal square. An 80 00 mark commission funds a monument. The article notes similar removals of houses in America and a moving gallery for the Paris exposition using pivots and steel chains.
A Cologne firm patents a bicycle bell concealing a revolver to deter dogs and rowdies, firing ten cartridges at the press of a button. A Spanish annals student notes discovery pay in Columbus era. seaman earned 10 francs monthly, captain 80, Columbus 1600 francs yearly. US-made coffee driers in Teranil need improvements for Brazil, aiming for lower temperatures and better uniformity.
Chae J. Glidden named president in a brief notice referencing the Masisnaigh Depository of the Hailed States. The item provides no further details on location, dates, or actions.
A dawn explosion at C Austin Stearns' Broadway groceries in Hanover killed four residents and seriously injured about a dozen others, including Stearns. The blaze started in the basement around 5 30 am from kerosene and powder, then the building collapsed. Police assess the blast as the disaster’s climax while officials probe local paving contracts and asphalt content in city surveys.
Wreckers reach Nassau with cargo from the vessel stranded off Cat Island and identify the derelict as the Maria Teresa. The ship lies dismasted with a starboard list, water filling to between the decks, and anchored between two reefs on a smooth bottom.
A head-on collision between two Lehigh Valley passenger trains near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, today killed four trainmen. No passengers were seriously injured.
The cruiser Newark arrived from San Juan with Admiral Schley and staff. He brings a full report of the evacuation commission. The scene is described from New York, dated November 11.
The Dall, a two masted schooner loaded with Christmas trees, wrecked on the beach at Glencoe Illinois. It carried a crew of about five, all supposed to have perished.
Mrs Alberta Mead returns home after pleasant stay with relatives. Mrs Viola Preston Anderson and husband set for Australia, heard from in Hierolulu. Miss Abby Knowlton returns from California to New Bedford. Rev E J Lindh of Holliston leads Ministers union meeting at Ayer Institute. Harry Holt resigns as Baptist Sunday School librarian to work in Maynard for Alfred T Haynes. Large turnout at Christian Endeavor rally in Littleton aided by Augustus Withington team.
Mr and Mrs Enoch Messenger of Pleasant Street celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a large home reception from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Neighbors and relatives including Mrs Sophia Markland Mrs Mary Hood and Mrs Hannah Taylor attend along with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Thomas Bennett of Boston. The couple, native of Gloucestershire England, married 50 years ago in Lowell under Rev Daniel C Eddy. They have no living children but buried four in this city. They have lived a quiet life with long residence in the same house where they wed. Mr Messenger worked as a teasel setter in Middlesex and has since kept a mostly retired life. They are members of Monomake Encampment IL CO OF.
A Pottersville farmer Lloyd B. Chase suffered salt rheum on his hands for years. After trying many remedies his hands cracked and bled with great pain. Hood's Sarsaparilla healed the flesh and left his hands smooth. The ad urges others with blood or skin diseases to try Hood's Sarsaparilla, claiming it to be America’s Greatest Medicine with a $1 price, six for $5.
A local political snapshot notes Henry L Huntress courting Republican support for a city department post, with his candidacy to be formally considered at the caucus. It mentions ward 6 caucuses, a looming street superintendent race, and upcoming Republican and Democratic activities amid a Massachusetts political backdrop.
State inspector approves rebuilding plan for Huntington Hall prepared under Superintendent W T True. New design features direct entrances, extended balconies, added stairways, improved corridors and a 2000 seating capacity. Two halls Jackson and Huntington connect via rear corridor with shared amenities and updated lighting and finishes.
Police Court in Hadley jails two men, Charles J McKenna and Charles McGillian, after they pleaded guilty to larceny and drunkenness. McKenna has faced court 16 drunkenness and four larceny charges since 1888, while McGillian has 20 drunkenness and two larceny prior appearances. Both receive jail terms for larceny.
Three months on the State farm at Bridgewater for two drunks and four months in the workhouse for Michael Carey. Ann S Wiggin freed on condition to go to Lawrence. bonds set at one cent. Carrie Sawyer sentenced to the State industrial school for girls. Probate court lists wills presented and administrations granted to numerous residents including Carroll, Burrows, Leatherbe, Maguire, Hubbard, Ring, Corcoran, Stone, Ban din, Cowdrey, Foley, Brewer, McAllister, Longs, O'Dea, Steele, Buckman, Magee, Bowley, Donovan, Hit, Lincoln, Calef, Cogswell, Olmstead, Walch, Cox, Dodge, King, Logan, Mooney, Simonds.
Dracut mourns Miss Fannie C Farnsworth former Parker Avenue School primary teacher who died in Everett Wednesday November 2 She is survived by father mother one brother and three sisters Funeral occurred last Saturday Floral tributes from Everett schools staff and Parker Avenue teachers.
Dr Hitchcock who served in the Santiago campaign conducted physicals at the armory on Wednesday for Company M. In two hours he tested 69 men, finding them in fairly good condition. Capt Mitten expects the Ninth regiment’s muster decision to hinge on surgeon findings, and boats that good shape could lead to another deployment. The event included meals and a charity note from Asa C Russell supporting soldiers. Discharges and medical updates follow among volunteers, with a reception for Carl B Pihl of Co C at Gorham hall.
Company M officers struggle with mustering-out rolls as Capt Mitten reports progress after presenting the best roll yet to Boston headquarters. Privates Ryan and another named soldier are acknowledged in the process.
The article notes Crowell's ongoing supervision of work with one company spoiling six rolls before acceptance. Musician Oliver Fiske has had several bills within 24 hours and is temporarily excused from armory attendance.
The note praises Col. Allen of Lowell for ability as honored by Secretary of the Navy Joan D. Long. The Boston Herald November 13 plans a feature on Naval Battles of the Spanish-American War with a section introduction by the secretary. Illustrations by L A Shafer and W H Bailey will accompany the engagements.
Mayor Bennett remains bedridden, unlikely to leave home until next week after catching a cold on election night. He did not attend the soldiers committees meeting on Wednesday night as planned and has since retreated to his room. Arthur Finn is also out again, using crutches for a cane. The funeral for Curtis A Talbot, who died Tuesday in New Boston at age 7 months, was held at 9:30 this morning at the Bonton cemetery chapel, Rev. George P. Kenngett officiating, burial by C. M. Young & Co Undertakers.
This morning Lowell reports its first hint of Arctic weather as a northbound freight train arrives with three to four inches of snow perched on the tops of the cars, signaling a cold spell to come.
Lieut E W Thompson remains confined to the Oaklands by illness. Corporal G E Dow of the First Colorado Light Artillery arrived Thursday night on a 15 day furlough to visit his brother C E W Dow of 67 Burtt street. Mr J L Chalifoux’s daughter Bessie celebrated her eighth birthday yesterday afternoon from 4 to 6 with several young friends.
The funeral services for Katherine A Bill will be held at 228 Worthen Street on Saturday November 12 at 10 30 am. Friends are invited and burial will be private. The item includes unrelated quoted fragments from a newspaper page and does not affect the death notice.
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