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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1900
Page
8
An October weather and astronomical note records sunrise at 5.41 length of day 11.45 hours sunset 5.26 and moonset at 10.35 p m. The fragment provides times for solar and lunar events without additional context.
Yesterday afternoon was delightful with foggy moist night. Today opened fair and pleasant conditions prevailed. Massachusetts forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures and east winds in Boston and surrounding areas.
Historic edition notes local happenings in Lowell with brief summaries of events, notices, and society items. Readers see early 20th century city life reflected in community announcements, ads, and public notices.
The page promotes local goods and services including Try Horne's coal and Wilson's coal, Dr. Stephenson's eye and ear practice, Frederic H. Willson offering piano lessons at Swan building Room 32, El Azhar water in sealed glass packages, Coburn & Co. on Market Street, and Goodwin's patent airtight weather strips at 11 Thorndike Street to block wind and dust.
The University of California Berkeley introduces its first course in Japanese under Oriental languages and literature, taught by Yoshi Kuno. Kuno, a native of the Flowery Kingdom, earned a B S from the State University in 1897 and a master’s in the natural science course in 1899, signaling the West’s growing interest in Japanese language studies.
Five Lowell Methodist churches were well represented at the union revival meetings at Central Methodist church. Rev. Geo H. Clark led the love feast with broad support from pastors and the large congregation. Rev. John Peterson of Central ville church will preach tonight, with Mrs Milo Hale singing and a large chorus leading a praise service.
Samuel A Chase reports received contributions totaling 72 dollars and 28 cents for the Galveston relief fund from various donors including church groups and individuals. Temple of Design at 14 Merrimack Square invites ladies to a fall and winter millinery opening over the next three days, touting seasoned experience and selected styles at assured quality and price.
At a Saturday night meeting at Railroad Street headquarters five candidates were initiated into the Ward Four Hebrew Republican Club, boosting total membership to eight. A committee was appointed to secure new rooms to accommodate the growing group.
The Republicans of Dracut held a meeting last night and formed a campaign club with officers D. Morgan as president Geo H. Stevens as secretary and Harry N. Fox as treasurer.
Letter from EK J Wilson of Allegheny Pa describes a seven month old baby with digestion issues improving after introducing Grape-Nuts. The author notes reduced stomach trouble, renewed strength for mother, and advises careful feeding with the product while praising its concentrated nature and taste.
City committee on streets met at city hall to hear petitions and consider a call to replace the 1871 Pawtucket bridge after Prof George F Swain of the Institute of Technology warned the structure is outdated and weak. Estimates range from 22 000 to 50 000 for new spans as hearings loom and petitioners seek cross examination of experts.
An absolute auction sale on October 3 1900 at five o clock will offer 734 Merrimack street and 6 Decatur street Lowell as a premier business site. The two buildings total 24 rooms with 4384 square feet of land on Merrimack and Decatur, open for inspection after 10 am sale day. The auctioneers note strong income from three tenements and offer mortgage options two thirds to three quarters. Deposit required is 800 to strike, highest bid wins.
In a tense meeting Mr Casey urged condemning the bridge while Mr Beaulieu questioned a stone option and Mr Bowers argued steel is the durable choice. The committee passed a motion to recommend building a new bridge, with delay by Mr Barry and a reconsideration notice. A separate item sought sidewalks beyond budget and street department readjustment without extra funding. The committee adjourned at 9 35.
City committee on appropriations weighed a 875 transfer to finish painting the Aiken Street bridge after Engineer Geo Bowers warned that rust ends and undercoating neglect had worsened damage. He urged annual inspections and city-led work rather than outsourcing, noting earlier painting cost about 900 and nine years ago.
An advertising claim extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a wonderful blood purifier and foe to disease, urging readers who have not tried it to give the medicine a chance as a friend to mankind.
In Process of repolishing all Christie's in Middlesex Street. R J Christie, successor to John Welch, displays mahogany pieces with rich carvings worth hundreds. A $600 solid mahogany couch and a $100 chair are not for sale. Items include sideboards and bookcases. Christie repairs, manufactures, and deals in antique furniture with a specialty in upholstery.
A bystander crowd on Essex Street near Pemberton watched as a woman in a hysterical religious fervor disrupted a Holy Ghost society meeting at Pemberton hall. Sun reporter notes she claimed communion with God and renewed vows, ending the service abruptly. leaders regret the incident but deny responsibility.
Pollard & Co runs a blanket sale offering discounts on imperfect stock. Since last Friday, about 300 pairs sold with customers praising the value. Prices listed include 3.00 blankets for 1.98 and 5.00 blankets for 2.98, featuring white and grey wool varieties with borders.
Low rent accommodations listed including three four and five room tenements near the Northern depot in repair and best in the city with monthly rents of 6.50 7.00 7.50 and 8.00 Apply to T H Elliott 64 Central street for details and availability.
Advertising copy states Hood's Pills cure liver ills and faintness and indigestion and headaches. It claims easy administration and operation, priced at 25 cents.
LAssociation Catholique celebrated the completion of its new club-house with a 200 guest banquet and nightly tours. Hibbards orchestra provided music, Mayor Crowley regretted he could not attend, and toasts honored clergy, the association, Canada, and the press amid a large list of attendees and speeches.
Cambridge probate unfolds over whether the late Fr Michael OBrien left a second, newer will. The present document names Rev Daniel Gleason as residuary legatee and omits maintenance for the Working Girls Home, prompting questions about a possible earlier or missing will and the home’s fate. Fr Gleason, nephew, is abroad in New York.
Hannah G Clough a Lowell resident for 70 years died at her 704 Bridge Street home at age 92 years 8 months She was a member of John Street Congregational church widow of Henry Clough and leaves one son one daughter eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The ad announces a major stock refresh for fall trade with new picture frames moeyidings pictures and ideas. It invites the public to shop for choicest picture goods and wedding gifts. George E Maker at 2 John Street corner Merrimack extends its call with phone number 864-5.
The Globe prints a daily inexpensive breakfast dinner and supper plan prepared by an experienced housekeeper. It includes top recipes from New England homes and offers to supply special recipes upon request. The Housekeepers' Department also covers pests plant care decorations and more.
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