02 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1897
Page
1
A reflective piece references a poetic ideal of womanhood drawn from a public notices vibe, citing phrases about a “perfect woman” and contrasting charm with modern industrial life. It blends literary praise with an editorial tone on virtue and strength in a contemporary setting.
The Essex club struck the night note yesterday and commentary on fashion, politics, and local anecdotes runs through the column. The Boston Journal touts its horse department while a Worcester riot frames the cripples convention in St. Louis.
An article notes the mean professor earns about 2000 dollars yearly while the average man earns far less. It mentions a canal project costing 82 million dollars. It lists the daily incomes of rulers from the Czar to Queen Victoria and compares to the U.S. president’s earnings of 125 dollars.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune quip captures a child named Tommy receiving a new bicycle amid humorous demand for fair weather. The line, playful and regional, reflects readers’ fond memories of rain and outdoor play.
A magazine editor debates whether a poem is real poetry or prose. They decide to test it by sending the piece to a disinterested compositor who will judge by line breaks and capitalization. If lines start capitalized, it is poetry. if not, it is prose.
The captain at Atlantic City reports an unknown two masted schooner came ashore off Longport New Jersey this morning and rolled over. The crew are in the rigging while life savers cannot launch due to heavy surf.
General Nelson A. Miles sailed for the United States today with his wife and aide after an Europe visit that began in May. He inspected military affairs from major armies in action to balloons and bicycles and met most of Europe’s rulers during the trip.
A Madrid despatch reports Captain-General Weyler has been recalled from Cuba. No successor has been named yet. The London report notes the move as a significant imperial personnel change with no immediate replacement.
A San Francisco report notes the British ship Lord Dufferin departed Montevideo for New York on October 7 of last year and has since vanished with no trace. The vessel, valued at $95,000, is feared lost with all hands.
In Portland Maine on October 3 General Dow remains alive but very weak and silent since yesterday when he said I am very weary I long to be free. The commander's condition draws concern as aides report no further statements.
Bombay dispatch reports Orakzais gathering in Khanki valley to resist a British advance as authorities contend with renewed tribal movements. The report notes heightened tensions and mobilization in the region amid ongoing British military operations.
Fire destroyed fight cottages and their contents in Nahant on Friday evening, causing estimated losses between 8000 and 10000 dollars. Investigators deem the blaze incendiary as the town faced a near total peril and a man was summoned from Lynn.
A basement blaze at the Oxford club house in Lynn Friday night caused about 2000 dollars in losses. The colonial building's furnishings were heavily smoked. Club members are local leaders. Suspected cause is spontaneous combustion. George E. Stanley of Salem attempted suicide at the Hotel Bowdoin in Boston Friday evening, tying a gas burner tube to a rubber tube in his mouth. he was revived and held for safekeeping.
A Friday evening blaze at a lodging house on Washington Street Lynn led to one death believed to be William Fleming and two others with internal injuries. The fire, likely sparked by a lamp falling from a hallway bracket on the first floor, was fought off with rapid action by Mr Gee E Perkins preventing greater loss of life. Several occupants cheated a close call with narrow escapes.
Samuel R. Smith a well known Arlington farmer was found dead in his hall Friday afternoon after shooting himself with a revolver The bullet entered the right side and lodged under the skin near the heart death appears instantaneous Mental trouble followed his wife’s death a year ago Direct cause believed to be recent house fire which damaged valuables His daughter Mrs Manson and son Mr Fred S Smith reside in Arlington Medical Examiner Swan ruled it a case of death by own action
A fluent speaker averages about 125 words per minute during an hour of uninterrupted speech, based on a total of 7000 to 7500 words spoken in that period.
A gathering of leading Republicans occurred at Speaker George W. Meyers farm in Hamilton on Friday with Congressman Moody delivering the principal address against government by injunction. Senator Lodge followed, noting tariff history from Cleveland to the present and the McKinley and Dingley duties. Guests included Gov. Wolcott Lt. Gov. Crane and several congressmen, who all spoke and dined with the Essex club members and other officials.
A Boston meeting of the committee advancing Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League reforms recommended converting the league into a purely legislative body and admitting all state clubs with own alleys. Proposals include strict amateur status, exclusive club participation, a five member protest panel, and shifting from three ball frames to two ball frames.
Officer Hickson rushed to a boxing style brawl on the railroad tracks off Central Street last night. Four men fought by rounds. two named Henry McLaughlin and William Dever were seized and charged with drunkenness in police court today. McLaughlin and Dever received six and eight months respectively in the state farm, while Michael Wall got eight months. James Ganley withdrew his appeal. Zepheim Perusse was fined $20 for horse beating. Patrick Cronin faced assault and battery charges. six drunks were fined earlier.
The temperance parade will form Oct 9 at 2 30 p m near North common with a route along Fletcher Street Bowers Salem Adams Broadway Suffolk Merrimac Central Gorham Davis square Central Church Andover High East Merrimack Bridge to Seventh counter march to Merrimack for review by chief marshal and staff Visiting societies proceed to Huntington hall for refreshments W V Hickey is chief marshal
Joseph Proctor a Boston dramatic art teacher and famed for Nick of the Woods died at his Columbus avenue residence on Saturday morning. Born Marlboro May 7 1816 he was the son of Nicholas Broughton Proctor and Luch Bond Proctor. A Marlboro academy graduate he chose acting at 17 and pursued a long stage career.
The city braces for a solemn funeral for Dr Court with plans for a Saturday or Sunday service. Elders of the Presbyterian church lead services, with Rev Dr Greene and Rev Luther Angier set to preach, as fraternal groups prepare to honor the late pastor. The process includes draping the church, 600 admission tickets via ushers, and a procession by Odd Fellows and related orders from his home to the church.
Orthopedic shoes are shown under the direction of the Orthopedic Surgeons of Boston and Lowell. They conform to the natural shape of the foot and no parent should miss seeing the shapes approved by the surgeons.
A catalog note claims the items in the window are better and cost no more than the ordinary ill shaped kind. The brief promotes viewing the display to compare quality and price.
Bargain footwear listing offers box calf boots for children from size 8 to 10 1 2 and 11 to 2 with wide widths. Prices reduced to 1.50 and 2.00 dollars for boys and girls styles across multiple sizes and widths.
A legal question arises from the Waverley lodge of Lowell in dispute with the Grand Lodge over death benefits after suspension. The Grand Lodge refuses to pay beneficiaries, claiming suspended members are ineligible. Waverley argues the Grand Lodge cannot control its assets or deny benefits. The insurance department defers to the courts.
An early morning alarm from box 5 at 6.25 reported a small blaze in the boiler room of the building at Fletcher and Cushing streets, formerly the Fifield Tool company. Several woodworking shops occupy the structure, with damage confined to the boiler room and the adjoining dry shed of A. L. Brooks & Co. Insurance on the building is held by H. C. Church & Son.
J Edgerly an agent of New York Life Insurance company has been missing for several days and accounts left in his New York office suggest a defalcation. He wrote policies for many actors and is believed to have not turned over collected funds. Edgerly was formerly married to Rose Coghlan and hailed from Manchester New Hampshire.
A. G. Pollard & Co advertise outing flannel for fall and winter wear including children's dresses and mens shirts. They promote durability and low cost, highlighting mill remnants in light and dark colors at 6 1/2 cents a yard.
Fifteen year old Hattie Farwell was sentenced by Judge Pickman to the Lancaster school for girls with potential release to homes under officers' discretion. The court noted her temper was hereditary and under guardianship of the Open Door matron, she showed intelligence during a rigorous examination and may face extended restraint. Farwell, once America's champion girl cyclist, had associations with a cowboy and a notable rider, Tom Butler.
Frederick Lawton declares he is a candidate in every sense and will support the Republican nominee after caucus polls close. He emphasizes willingness to work hard for the party's success and to seek the nomination if possible.
A city horse hitched to a city wagon on the Pawtucket street embankment fell into the river yesterday afternoon. The animal struggled to keep above water as workers struggled to rescue it. Supt. Fowler arrived and directed the rescue, and the horse was saved.
In Superior Court session yesterday the jury brought in a verdict for the defendant in Donovan and Burke vs City of Lowell, after a short deliberation. next case Scollan vs City of Lowell concerns alleged sewerage pipe damage. O Connell represents plaintiff and City Solicitor Qua for the defendant.
Charles Roark aged 41 died after falling from a tree last Tuesday and dying in St Johns hospital. He worked at Tremont and Suffolk mills and is survived by his widow and five children. Dr Ira L Moore died at Parker House Boston after weeks of illness, a trustee of the Chamberlain estate including Adams house property. He leaves a widow and one daughter, formerly a resident of this city.
The funeral of Joseph Angers was held at 8 30 from St Josephs church with burial in St Josephs cemetery under Joseph Albert. A second service for Clement Gaudette followed at 9 30 from St Josephs church and burial occurred in St Patricks cemetery with Undertaker Joseph Albert in charge.
Death notices list Charles Rourke age 41 and Esther W Colburn age 85. Other deaths include infant Margaret Scannell at No 82 Cross Street and Bridget Sheahan 73. Katie Clune 26. Esther W Colburn widow of Elbridge Coburn aged 83 years 6 months 23 days. Burial details note Catholic cemetery and home funerals in Dracut and New Boston.
A public appeal touts Rogers Peet & Co ready-to-wear suits as superior to average tailors and priced from 4.95 to 25.00 dollars. It highlights affordable options and asks where else a similar price range can be found, mentioning Putnam & Son at 166 Central Street.
A run of small items lists visits, birthdays, travels and social events. Miss Annie Slattery visits relatives in Canton. John Cloyd turns 90. Edmond J. Shea and wife welcome a nine pound son. Alderman Howe to accompany the Ancient and Honorables to Buffalo and Syracuse. G Winfield Knowlton travels to Auburn for a week. Mrs Knowlton visits. Meehan brothers connected to St Bonaventure College. A F Grant hosts church group at Gibson Street. Lillian Samson returns from Brattleboro Fair. Missionary Mary Fe to the First Baptist society returns home ill. Friends present Dr D E Schiller with a smoking set and a post-visit program featuring Dr Lamothe’s songs.
Royal Arcanum Payvg a Death Benefit to Widow Meaney for late John F Meaney admitted to North Gillerica Council 1323 R A January 6 1892 as full rate member Bro Meaney died Sept 8 1807 Gannon Regent Costello Treasurer Hughes Secretary Higgins visited widow and presented a 3000 check Two weeks after proof of death was sent Supreme Secretary This is third death in the council since its founding Total paid to deceased members families 7500 Council flourishes with 94 members
At noon Brady lay critically ill at St Johns hospital amid fears of imminent death. Ministers and friends of Dr Court will attend the funeral service at the Presbyterian church tomorrow, regardless of ticket status.
Mrs Mary J Judkins of 101 Central St Peabody Massachusetts says she could eat only soup or quid form food due to dyspepsia. After finishing a bottle of Hood s Sarsaparilla her stomach tolerates substantial food and she experiences no further dyspepsia. Dizziness also eased with Hood s Sarsaparilla.
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