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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1898
Page
8
October weather summary notes a mixed spell with partial rain clearing Saturday and a bright Sunday. A sharp frost followed by a cool forenoon, with temperatures around 29.95 to 30.27 and a barometer near 30.25. Massachusetts forecast calls for fair and warmer weather tonight into Tuesday.
The Cowell Daily Courier edition dated Monday October 10 1898 reflects a historical newspaper page from the late 19th century. It captures local news ads and notices typical of frontier towns.
The report notes tax payment interest starting October 20 and a pension grant to Mary F. Wilkins. It records C F Keyes selling a Burton Street cottage to John Charters of Lawrence for 1100, and the Monroe homestead plus eight lots sold to Lowell and Billerica Centre residents. Miss Jennie Macdougal joins Ralph A Day's store. Claude Hamilton sustains head and leg injuries in Brockton fair bicycle race.
Freda Lowe reports her husband, 35, 5'7", dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, mustache, slim build, last seen leaving for Connecticut on real estate business over a week ago. Description given to Deputy Moffatt. wife says he was employed by Mr. Richardson in real estate. No further information available.
Two women fell prey to a light fingered thief near John and Merrimack streets and in Palmer, Massachusetts. Mrs. Joseph Lereau lost a purse containing cash while Mrs. Maria A. Snow reported a pocketbook with $3.25, both prompting police reports.
Ensign Ernest L. Bennett, son of a Walker Street resident, comes home from New York on a two days furlough before returning to duty aboard the flagship New York. He recalls no sick days during the war, notes food supplies were adequate, and credits Admiral Sampson with the fleet’s destruction. Bennett entered Annapolis in 1889 and graduated in 1894.
The unnamed sailor, Sampson’s flag lieutenant in his fifth year at sea, was seen at the mayor’s house yesterday afternoon. He declined to speak much about the war, noting his service on the New York and Columbia and his assignments under four admirals Bunce Sicard Sampson and Philip who was recently promoted from captain of the Texas.
Roy Martin of the Boston Journal portrays Lieut. Col. Butler Ames as popular and capable. Descriptions emphasize athletic build, horsemanship, and decisiveness shown during Guanica events. An anecdote from a Sixth Company private frames him as democratic and thoughtful, contrasting with other officers and highlighting his steady leadership.
A British cable firm paid a high rate per word to influence Gov Wolcott to support Adjt Ames for colonel. Butler Ames, grandson of Gen Butler and son of Gen Ames, is a West Point graduate and Massachusetts militia officer with political ties. He is modest and favors campaign aspects beyond dress, as he lacks a full adjutant’s uniform and rank insignia observed in Porto Rico officers.
The Lowell clerks including women will gather in a hall to be announced in the Courier this afternoon and in the Citizen tomorrow morning. An omission left out Lowell One Price Clothing Company and Misse Delude from Saturday’s Citizen list.
Alfred Donahue of Company G Sixth regiment returns from New York after an extended furlough due to sickness in his family. Private Dole leaves Dos ton hospital to resume home duties in Wigginville. Mede Tremble of the same regiment, aboard the Bay State, and the sole Lowell man held in a Boston hospital, was discharged Saturday. Elmer Crowell, ill in Bridgeport hospital, shows rapid improvement and expects to go home soon.
October sports recap notes the Glenmores and Palmers drew 6 to 5 after Palmers won a late touchdown. Donahue starred for the Glens while Qualey scored Palmers’ lone TD. Also covered are Lakeview’s 27-0 win over Tremont and Suffolk, Ledgers’ 10-0 win over Fletcher, and boulevard Juniors’ 20-0 victory over Lincolns. The Big Seven Ponies excelled, and Lowell high school opens season Wednesday against Mitchell Boys.
The Vesper Country club hosted an 18 hole open handicap event at Tyng’s island with 34 players. Frank H. Rand of Winchester captured the silver cup for the best net score 93 while James Thorpe won the silver medal for the best gross score with a 97 gross on 18 holes. Thorpe’s 97 lowers the amateur record at the links. Rand finished with an actual score of 117.
The Varnum and Highland school boilers once condemned by state inspectors were tested at the city yard by a committee including E. Garfield Parker, Edward Lyman, Homer B. Nay, and F. S. Allen. The Varnum boiler showed 200 psi water pressure, with past warnings to limit steam to five to eight psi. The weekend test indicated premature removal but potential continued service was possible under safer circumstances.
A large Saturday registration at city hall expanded the voting lists with names across wards including Ward 1 George Howlett 31 Hamilton corporation and James M Carey 32 Hamilton corporation. Ward 2 lists Thomas Sherry 94 Fenwick and more. Ward 3 and wards 4 through 9 also record multiple residents and addresses added to the rolls.
The Chelmsford notes report Mrs Harriet O Larcom buried at Centre Cemetery with Unitarian service by Rev Granville Pierce. Jurors James Brown and Arthur J Suttle named for Lowell Superior Court term starting Oct 24. Election precinct appointments listed. voting lists posted. George W Proctor ill. Mrs A G Greene ill. Junior Christian Endeavor opened season at Congregational church with social and refreshments. Ladies Benevolent Society to host next week with entertainment by Mrs Herman Fryes class.
Munyon's Headache and Indigestion Cure is advertised as the sole remedy that cures every form of headache in 3 to 10 minutes. It claims to correct indigestion, stimulate nerves, and strengthen the system. Sold by druggists at 25 cures for 25 cents. Maltox is described as malt with beef and other nutrients.
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