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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
4
The Lowell Daily Courier provides historical context with its founding dates 1826 and 1845 and offers delivery terms: 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month. It notes publication at Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street and non Sunday holiday schedule.
No two cent newspaper in Low ell has a larger or more influential circulation. Each day adds to its List. Circulation Books open to all.
Boston and Maine Railroad operates trains linking Lowell and Boston with regular service. Passenger schedules include frequent departures and arrivals connecting commuting hubs and regional stations along the line.
The issue counters rumors about Bryan and a desire for free silver in the Kansas City platform. It notes a Wisconsin speech criticizing Hull's Pineapple Lumber and Development prospectus claiming 50 cent Mexican money wages. It also mentions widespread distribution of President McKinley’s letter of acceptance, Mrs. Frank Leslie leaving her magazine, and praise for the Billerica Historical Society and the Children of the American Revolution aiding grave markers.
The speaker scolds Mr. Boutwell for asking Boston's Black citizens to back the lesser of two candidates, urging shame over trying to sway African Americans toward McKinley or Bryan. He frames the choice as a vote against oppression and notes the price of freedom for the Negro.
A heated editorial rails at George S Boutwell and Democratic attacks on colored citizens. It argues colored men were promised rights by Republicans but face pressure to favor McKinley. It contends Bryan allies seek gains by appealing to anti slave sentiment while ignoring Filipino questions. It accuses Higginson and Garrison of misleading Black voters.
A collection of brief quoted opinions from various papers including Washington Star Cleveland Plain Dealer Philadelphia Record Boston Journal New Bedford Standard and Portland Oregonian. Topics range from rhetoric ease for busy statesmen to political audiences and census shifts with notes on leaders and regional movement.
Ex city clerk of Haverhill David B Tenney died Thursday after months of illness at age 74. Born in Salem on February 18 1826 he lived in Georgetown before moving to Haverhill in 1860. He served as city clerk treasurer and collector of taxes from 1870 until his resignation after his 23rd unanimous election. A Mason Royal Arch and Knights Templar member he also wrote extensively under a nom de plume and contributed music and newspaper sketches. He leaves a son two daughters and a brother Hon C B Tenney of Georgetown.
A second edition of pressed flowers arrives with fall specimens like gentians and blue violets dated Sept 23. The writer recalls healthful days with a dog and muses on mosquitoes, drought, and October visits before noting political questions, local affairs, and changes in Lowell’s public figures and rail service.
Fraternal patrons in good standing of subordinate granges may attend Middlesex North Pomona sessions in Union hall Lowell Friday Oct 5 at 2 and 7 30 pm. Program includes discussions entertainment a travel paper by a brother and a Maine guest readings. Giles Gardner the 660th member was initiated at a Lowell Royal Arcanum meeting, followed by a follification gathering.
The Lowell council quartet performed while Regent F. X. A. Hurtubise welcomed attendees. Orator George S. Fenderson presided as speakers included Grand Deputy Alvah L McIntyre Hyde Park Grand Regent Stumcke Dorchester Grand Orator Robeson Newton and Vice Grand Regent Beckford Walnut Hill Dedham. Charles Banks entertained with a monologue.
On a Wednesday evening in Tyngsboro, Henry D. Roberts and Jessie R. Murray united in marriage at the groom’s relative John J. Robeson’s home. Delia Hazel attended the bride, Channing Whittaker Jr. served as best man, and Rev. Sarah Dixon officiated. The couple plans a December 1 home welcome after a brief wedding tour.
In Osgoodhill North Andover Hon Moses T Stevens hosts the marriage of his daughter Helen to Arthur Charles Lovekin of Honolulu Hawaii. The 2 pm ceremony was led by Rev Charles Noyes with Abbot Stevens Sam Dale Stevens Jr and Caroline Stevens as attendants. After a country tour they plan a Jan 1 homecoming in Waikiki Hawaii.
Oscar F. Cunningham and Laura Judson were married Wednesday afternoon at the parochial residence of Immaculate Conception church. Rev. Wm. D. Joyce officiated. Miss Dora Cunningham served as bridemaid with Charles W. Gregory as best man.
Mr E Wallace Simpson of Philadelphia and Miss Lottie E Livers of Boston were married Thursday noon at the summer home of Mr and Mrs J Nelson Parker in Billerica Centre. Only family members attended. The bride is the daughter of Captain John Livers U S A.
Mr and Mrs Geo R Lockwood enjoyed a week long visit with old friends in northern Vermont. Dr Holbrook and wife J A Coram C D Coram and wife and Mrs Garner left yesterday for New York to sail for Europe Monday. Mrs Houston of New York will join the Lowell party which will be away several weeks and visit Paris. Miss Eunice K Gale daughter of John Gale has returned home after training as a nurse in Provident hospital Chicago.
The notices report multiple funerals from 455 Broadway and other homes. Thomas Teague and Josie Hayes were buried in Catholic cemetery with Molloy as undertaker. Mrs Mary Riley’s services were at O'Donnell warerooms with committal prayers by Rev Sexton. John J Allen’s funeral is set for Saturday at 8:15 am with solemn mass at Immaculate Conception. Ida J Greene of North Andover died at 24 at her Cleveland and Glenville home. Edgar L Smith died at 38 at 81 Cambridge Street. Eva L Gamble, one year old, died in the city.
The Worthen Street Baptist Sunday school held a vestry gathering Thursday with a decorated table of eatables and bonbons arranged by Miss Alice Field. The program featured phonograph selections, piano solos by Abbie Bean, a quartet including Nettie Studley and Minnie Stevens, readings by Minnie Stevens, a song by Stella Wilson, and a character song by Chester Field and Minnie Stevens. committee members included Goldie M. Gardner, Gertrude Staples, and Alice Field along with assistants.
Display in Merrimack street windows highlights shoemaking craft. Ladies footwear shows on men's lasts with French patent calf and enamel uppers, thick street soles, patent oxford with French heels, beaded slippers in French kid, dress button boots, and enamel leather boots for men and women. Enamel leather shoes remain a popular choice this season.
A brief ad urging vigilance over small colds that can worsen. It promotes Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy to prevent serious illness and possible death from respiratory infections. The message emphasizes early care and household use.
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