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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1900
Page
8
Saturday afternoon and night were chilly with light drizzle throughout the day, and last night rain intensified. This morning was gray and sultry before clouds broke to bring summer heat. Thermometer readings show 60 this afternoon, 65 this evening, and 78 by midnight, with a barometer around 29.92. Rain and colder conditions expected tonight and Tuesday with northwest winds.
Brief historical note from the Lowell Daily Courier dated October 1900. Contains a fragmentary glimpse of a town news slice with references to local people and events, yet the exact details are incomplete in the surviving OCR.
The city reports Miss Kate Lunden will give a lecture at John Street Congregational church Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Mrs Katharine L Stevenson of the State W C T U lauds Sundens eloquence and power on the platform. Twenty eight joined the Boston Scandinavy Jan W C T U after Sundays address with no admission fee.
Police rushed to John Street Avenue after a loud sendoff for a newly married Polish couple sparked neighbors to fear a row. The lively celebration triggered the false alarm around 11 o'clock Saturday night, drawing police turnout and ensuing commotion.
Mr. Marshall Darrach will present Julius Caesar at Colonial Hall tomorrow evening to benefit Lowell General Hospital. He is well known locally for last season's appearance and praised by the press as a fine interpreter of major works. His popularity suggests a large Tuesday turnout.
The Lowell Orchestral Society started rehearsals yesterday in Odd Fellows' temple with good attendance. Public recitals move this season to Huntington Hall for patrons' comfort. past seasons in the temple were crowded. Proceeds will support local charities as negotiations with top soloists and artists continue.
John R. Felton was arrested in Lime Rock village R. J. on Sunday afternoon and taken to Providence to answer a charge of obtaining money under false pretences. Allegedly using the name John R. Lincoln he obtained a $42 loan from the Workingmen's Loan association on furniture he did not own, after traveling from Massachusetts and later returning to the city before heading to Lime Rock. He is 35, with a family.
Miss Emma Pike, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel P Pike, observed her birthday Friday evening at her West Tewksbury home and received many useful presents. At Mr and Mrs Charles H Bond’s home on Hastings street, a party celebrated their daughter Bertha’s eleventh birthday with numerous souvenirs.
Frank B. Looney of this city faced Dorchester’s John A. Ryder in a 220 yard race on the boulevard Saturday afternoon. Ryder failed to appear due to a leg injury and the event was postponed indefinitely. Looney and a large crowd witnessed the cancellation as Ryder sent word he would not be fit to run.
Reports say the Greek church community may buy E. Cope’s Pawtucket Street property opposite the Vesper boat house and also weigh acquiring the building used by the P. A. C. The Citizen previously noted the latter option as under consideration.
A Knox campaign club was formed at Jeremiah Mahoney’s barber shop in Collinsville on Friday evening. James Baxter was elected president with Patrick Coleman as chairman. Fred Kane became president, N H Roe buck secretary, and James Baxter treasurer.
John Lynch, previously confined for insanity at the Bridgewater state farm for two years, was brought to Lowell on Saturday and moved to the city farm where his condition has improved and is considered near recovery. Our readers are reminded to mention Courier ads.
Clarence Hamilton of Lowell defeated Patrick Keegan in the 10 mile motor paced race at the Fairgrounds in 21 04 amid bad weather and strong crowd interest. Hamilton led from near the start, his pace makers lagged for Keegan, yet Hamilton maintained a wide margin and also won the half mile open and two mile handicap as the season closed.
Report details chaotic scene as riders quit and sought dressing room amid threats from bettors claiming unfair pacing. Claude Hamilton won the half mile final and led the one mile handicap final with Partridge as runner up. The ten mile motor paced match went to Hamilton in 21 minutes 4 seconds with Keegan fading.
The Zions defeated the Buntings 45 to 34 after a tight contest at Wigginville crease. Mosley and Tonge starred for the Zions with equations of six wickets by Patrick for the Buntings. Burns led Buntings with ten runs, while Hoyle Chippendale Midgley and Nelson topped Zions scorers. Match noted as benefit for M Tonge with postgame prizes and a potential league position gain. Chief Hosmer attends fire chiefs convention in Charleston.
Mayor Walter C. Jones of Galveston acknowledges receipt of two cases of clothing and miscellaneous relief items sent by the Unitarian society of Lowell Mass. Mrs Henry J Fay of 70 Lawrence Street Lowell is the recipient of the acknowledgment noting the city’s gratitude in its hour of distress caused by the storm.
Inspectors Allen and Laflamme tracked Anthony Kinopas alias Anthony Sigler to Webster where he posed as a Greek priest and defrauded Greeks. He was brought to Lowell last night and will be arraigned in police court tomorrow. John Nowocy posted 500 bail and sought Kenopas’ capture since he vanished in Boston while both men searched for evidence.
The Workingmen's Republican club held a Saturday night meeting at Barristers hall with President John Tighe presiding. Speakers included Rep. George E. Varney John Demaras a Greek representative from Lowell George Holt William Hardy P Falvey and others on campaign issues. A committee of Tryon Tighe and Hardy was appointed to conduct registration and boost turnout.
The State board of education has awarded 40 Massachusetts Institute of Technology scholarships, distributing one per senatorial district. In sixth Middlesex two districts share one full scholarship, with Henry B. Gilson of Groton and Rufus M. Whitter of Lowell each receiving half. In seventh district Dennis F. Haley receives the full scholarship.
The ladies of the High Street church are assembling a bedding barrel for Galveston sufferers. Contributions may be left at the church Tuesday between 2 and 4 o'clock.
Collinsville residents pursue a petition to Lowell and Suburban street railway to extend the Lakeview avenue car from Parker avenue to Collinsville, aiming to expand local transit access. The move reflects community interest in better connection to nearby lines and downtown.
Republicans urged to display translucent cel luloid pictures of President McKinley in windows for the first rally next Friday night. The patriotic color portrait, in a framed design, costs 15 cents and supplies are limited at the Courier-Citizen office.
A Huntington hall temperance meeting debated the saloon issue amid light attendance. Rev George H Johnson argued for temperance above party lines and urged voters to consider temperance in politics while Rev James F Allen and Rev A E Kenyon warned against licensing and cited Lowell arrest statistics to condemn saloon influence. The gathering closed with the hymn America.
Rev J F Allen of Worthen Street Methodist spoke on Young Men and Vipers at the Y M C A hall amid bad weather. He urged struggle for success, warned against Sabbath desolation, and urged homes beyond clubs. He cited Paul, urged Christian hands to shake off vipers, and noted a board meeting tonight at 7 30 with gym classes starting today for business men at 5 and general class at 8.
Rev. Mr Huntington preached in the morning on Congregationalism using the text Thou art a great people and hast great power. Notice given for the Ladies Sewing society first meeting of the season in the tower room Tuesday at 2. Wednesday evening the season's first social will be at Mr F J Boynton's Middlesex street. Special efforts planned to ensure an interesting social. A Bible association for Old Testament study formed by the pastor has begun with a large number. Daily home study continues, with two class meetings linked to the Sunday school and Sunday evenings.
Ss. T. Ford spoke on the project Shadowed Homes at First Baptist Church using Judges 21:3 as text. He preached on home shadows from quarrels sin intemperance and death noting a large attendance despite rain.
A telephone alarm at 9.35 Saturday night sent firefighters to James F. Cahill's blacksmith shop on Jackson Street. The small blaze caused slight damage and was quickly controlled.
A farm focused note warns that accidents occur with distressing frequency and lists injuries such as cuts bruises stings and sprains. It promotes Dr Thomas's Electric Oil claiming instant pain relief and urges use for safety.
Mr A E Prescott announces his return from Europe after a summer of daily study with Giovanni Sbriglia in Paris. He resumes lessons Wednesdays and Saturdays at his Central block studio, P O address 153 Tremont Street Boston.
Cotton spinning woolen and worsted spinning designing chemistry dyeing weaving and mechanical engineering special courses for both men and women in French German Spanish and Decorative Art. Evening classes free to the residents of the city of Lowell.
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