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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1898
Page
8
An October weather section records sun and moon rise times, length of day, and temperatures with a Boston forecast. It notes a string of mild to warm days, fog at night, and a generally fair pattern shifting to increasing clouds and possible showers Tuesday afternoon in Massachusetts.
October 3, 1898 edition of the Lowell Daily Courier reports city events and notices typical of a late 19th century newspaper including local affairs and brief market or announcements from Lowell and surroundings.
The notice promotes Thompson Hardware Co toning powders and a Steinert piano sale at 130 Merrimack street with low prices and easy terms. It also mentions Old Hundred smoke and Maltox blood product and urges a meeting of the Trades and Labor council convened by J. F. Convery at 7 30 tonight in the har in Middle street.
Benjamin Ferguson aged 16 was accidentally shot in the left thigh near the old nickel mine in Dracut on Saturday afternoon. A companion with a loaded 22 rifle fired the shot, and Ferguson was taken to his home in Varnum block. Doctors Irish and Meagher removed the bullet.
A light buggy with two riders escaped control on Bridge street near Fowler’s restaurant yesterday afternoon. The horse dashed toward Brock’s drug store, halted by a young man, but not before striking Uncle Sam’s postal box and sending it into the road. No serious injuries reported. occupants unhurt aside from fright. Concurrently, Mount Vernon Free Baptist church adjourned meeting and may open for pulpit supply with Rev. W A Morang as prospective preacher.
The Sunday school children from the primary and intermediate departments rode electric cars to Tewksbury and Lakeview on a Saturday afternoon. Returning to the vestries they dined with 300 attendees, sang lively marching songs, and began home at 5 30. The primary group was led by Mrs. C T Upton and the intermediate by Mrs. Nellie A Richards.
The Congregational club opens the season at Kirk Street church with Rev. Frank A. Warfield speaking on The Spiritual Opportunity of the Lowell Churches Poor. John C. Burke presents Lessons from the War and Capt. A. D. Mitten Shares Reminiscences of Santiago A Lake Winnipesaukee outing is set for October 4 with tickets at $1.
Private Robert G. Crawford of Company M is accounted for at Montauk after a earlier disappearance from a transport. A telegram to Mayor Bennett confirmed he is improving in hospital. details of his escape remain unclear. General Dimon plans to carry letters and small packages to the troops at Porto Rico. Commissions signed by Gov Wolcott promote several officers from Massachusetts units.
Mrs. Horace E. Moody gathered 120 for Lowell soldiers in Porto Rico moving from 25 cent to 10 dollar gifts. She sent 60 cash. rest funded supplies under Dr. Herbert L. Burrell with Bay State custody for distribution to Companies C and G. Boston Volunteer Aid aided with funds and purchasing power. List honors many neighbors, friends, and notable names who supported the effort.
Abbot's worsted mills of Forge Village and Graniteville are shut down again this week. This is the fourth time this summer that workers are informed of layoff news.
The textile school opens today with a notably larger entering class and William W. Crosby, formerly professor of mechanics, named principal. Baltox tricking the old feel young.
Quartered Oak Sideboard, French plate mirror and bevel edge priced down from 27.00 to 19.00. Oak Dining Chairs, box seat originally 2.25 now 1.50. Quartered Oak Dining Tables 45 inches by 8 feet lowered from 13.00 to 9.00. Other dining pieces offered at 25 to 33 percent off.
A catalog advertises Brocatelle Parlor Suites in six pieces with carved frames priced at 50.00 each, Plush Parlor Suites with mahogany frames at 35.00, Solid Mahogany 3-piece suites valued at 50 000 but reduced to 35.00, and a lot of five 1 piece Silk Damask suites originally 90.00 now 67.50 each, all produced in house.
Advertises solid oak and mahogany chamber suites, iron beds, oak folding beds, chiffoniere pieces, and children's cribs with deep discounts for this week. Highlights include 8 piece chamber set at 25 dollars each, mahogany at 60 dollars, iron beds from 12 dollars, and various chiffoniere and crib items with reduced prices.
A retailer advertises an endless variety of couches starting at $3.98 with a notable batch of deep tufted 30 inch couches six feet six inches long priced at $10 each.
A classified note offers oak and mahogany tables at half regular prices. 16 inch square tables with brass claw feet are 75 cents each. Mahogany tea tables drop from 12 to 8 dollars, quartered oak from 6 75 to 4 50, and hand carved mahogany tables from 22 50 to 15 dollars each.
Corporal Michael Breck of the Second Massachusetts Regiment visits his Springfield bred family after wounds from the Santiago campaign. He carried a key letter to Gen Garcia and earned a promotion to corporal. Other items note a party at Napoleon Bean’s, local repairs, and St John’s Hospital Ladies of Charity meeting with new officers elected and plans for ward upgrades.
Mr Wright spoke to a large audience yesterday afternoon on The Methods of Political Education. The event featured Mr Mason on the piano and Miss Mackeddie singing with choruses by Messrs Blair Sanson Murphy Mackeddie Ferguson and Mrs Macnamara. The gymnasium opens next week under Mr Stowell. Mattox promises strength and the Winnipesaukee excursion departs October 4 priced at $1 for the round trip.
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