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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
8
J E Conant & Co announce an heirs sale to be held tomorrow afternoon in Lowell Massachusetts at the corner of Fletcher and Butterfield streets the Cummiskey homestead to be deeded to the purchasers. The sale will be in three lots and to the highest bidder with confirmed titles except for the homestead which is pledged to completion.
Nathan D. Pratt announces the sale of Lot 1 at 594 Fletcher street near Butterfield with 7043 square feet and a large six room residence plus outbuildings, Lot 2 a 7499 square foot vacant parcel on Fletcher, and Lot 3 a 6310 square foot lot on Butterfield with stables. Buyers must post deposits of 500 for Lot 1 and 250 for Lots 2 and 3, with 30 days to finalize deeds and arrange mortgage funding.
An October item lists sunrise at 5.51, day length 11.20, sunset 5.11, and moon rise at 6.29 p m, indicating a brief period of daylight and lunar timing.
Yesterday and tonight were rainy with heavy frequent showers at night. Today was dull chilly and threatening. Barometer readings 30.00 29.92 29.86 at 5pm Tam 12 m. Temperature 52 48 61. Massachusetts forecast calls for cloudy tonight and Thursday with north winds.
Thompson Hardware offers Kalsemine and paint brushes while Adams Hardware & Paint sells torches for Fridays parade. Torches cost 20 cents each with 10 cent fillings. C. B. Coburn & Co. on Market street notes extended Friday hours until 7:30 PM to serve torch buyers.
A temperance lecture under the WC T U at John Street church drew six women, four men, and two reporters in a stormy evening. Miss Kate Lunden, a Swedish speaker, urged fewer words and more action, denouncing wealth as an idol and calling for woman suffrage, reform, and prohibition of the liquor traffic.
The vigilance committee composed of Republicans did not meet in the citizens' committee room last night due to bad weather. A postponement was necessary and Thursday Oct. 11 was set as the date for the next gathering.
An October 11 excursion promises grand sights in every department at the Merchants and Manufacturers exposition. Sousa's noted band has just returned from Paris and will perform. Go early to secure souvenir spoons.
The Lincoln club executive committee comprising William FE Hounsell George Smiley and Nelson Palm met last night to finalize arrangements for Friday's turnout for Senator Lodge. A special meeting of the club is scheduled for tonight.
A testimony claims years of chronic sickness from coffee improved after switching to Postum Food Coffee. The writer describes headaches dizziness and constipation, then a two month transformation with restored bowels and no more headaches. They urge others to quit coffee and try Postum, offering to omit their name.
The Andover conference opened at 2:30 PM in the Trinitarian Congregational church North Andover with Rev Henry E Barnes welcoming. Rev Davis P Hatch of Lawrence elected moderator. Proceedings covered records, new business, and a push for systematic giving plus sermons on Pew to Pulpit and church life duties.
Edward F Slattery spoke on Fr Mathews life work for the Math ew Temperance Institute marking the 110th anniversary. A blackface entertainment followed with William F Thornton as interlocutor and a committee headed by John J Lyons. The group decided not to join today’s Boston parade due to arrangements misunderstanding.
Republicans urged to display translucent celery pictures of President McKinley in windows. The Courier-Citizen office offers colored ce lluloid portraits framed in patriotic design for 15 cents each, limited supply, in time for next Friday night rally.
A blaze destroyed the hay and grain store of Thomas J. McDonald at Dutton and Fletcher streets yesterday noon. About 20 000 dollars in value lost as hay flour and grain fed the fire. Firemen fought dense smoke and interior flames for hours with limited access. Electric wires in the cellar believed possible cause as officials noted insurance on contents. The building, owned by Boston Lowell railroad, had operated as a grain store for 14 years.
Revival service highlights Rev G H Clark of Central M E spoke on Personal Work from John 14 1 42 urging preparation like Andrew, care for all people, and personal testimony despite reluctance. Text notes patience perseverance tact and potential growth, comparing to Peter. Tonight Rev G M Smiley of Highland M E church preaches.
Israel Greenberg seeks a stable license for two horses in a rear Aldrich block building near Railroad street. Jewish Society members oppose, planning to erect a church nearby. A board of health hearing was held with OD J Donahue for the petitioner and remonstrants for themselves.
Marshall Darrach of New York presented portions of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar at Colonial hall to a select audience including Middlesex Women's club members. The performance highlighted Brutus and Cassius, Mark Antony, and Portia with strong pathos and clear contrasts, despite rain thinning attendance. Proceeds were promised to be financially successful for the hospital.
The YMCA opened its Boys Department marking the first day of regular work for the boys. They arrived in the afternoon, spent time in the second floor room, then moved to the gym for a drill led by the director. After drills they used the apparatus and finished by playing basketball after choosing sides.
The Ward Eight McKinley club met at Smith and Liberty streets and organized the Knox Rough Riders for the present campaign. Officers elected were Captain William C. Dickey first lieutenant James N. Greig and second lieutenant Albert Richardson. NCOs to be chosen tonight. A 75 man escort for Senator Lodge is planned Friday night.
Three and four room tenements near the Northern station in perfect repair with low rent. Belvidere Centralville and Highlands offer three four and five room units described as the best in the city at $6.50 $7.00 $7.50 and $8.00 monthly. Apply to T. H. Elliott, 64 Central street.
Evening classes begin Monday October 22 in Lowell. Special entrance exams Thursday October 1 at 7 p m at the school. Courses include cotton spinning woolen and worsted spinning design chemistry dyeing weaving and mechanical engineering for men and women. Classes free to city residents. Apply to Wm W Crosby Principal.
Mr A E Prescott announces he has returned from Europe after daily study all summer with Giovanni Sbriglia in Paris. He has resumed lessons and can be found on Wednesdays and Saturdays at his studio in Central block with a P O address at 153 Tremont Street Boston.
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