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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1900
Page
4
Oldest daily in Middlesex county established 1826, daily since 1845 except Sundays and holidays. Published at Courier Citizen Building Merrimack Street Lowell with carrier delivery 12 cents weekly 50 cents monthly. Courier Citizen Company.
Boston and Maine railroad operates trains between Lowell and Boston with regular service and timetable details. The line connects key commuter corridors, offering frequent departures and standard fares for riders traveling between suburban Lowell and metropolitan Boston.
In the Lowell Daily Courier from October 11, 1900, an editorial mix discusses Lipton potentially challenging again for the America's Cup, and a skeptical view of prayers for Lord Salisbury’s retirement. It also laments glacier science and comments on jury trials, Boston and Maine railroad leadership, Andree’s polar balloon voyage, and the lingering mystery of a quarter century old murder, noting public sentiment and caution.
A Huntington hall rally is slated for tomorrow night with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Congressman William S. Knox as speakers. The piece urges strong turnout to show Lowell’s support for the administration and highlights the city’s manufacturing ties to the Republican ticket. It notes the need for swift deterrence of crime and comments on census refusals and Porto Rico’s education advance under American rule.
A compilation of brief quotations cites Croker attacking others while not dictating a judgeship, yellow journalism fears, and calls to naturalize at St. Jean Baptiste Lowell. Included are remarks on Hearst, decried mob actions, Boxer uprising references, railroad grade crossing debates, Chebelism, Andrew Carnegie's aim, and Lowell French Americans urged to naturalize.
A dyspeptic customer confesses he cannot eat more than two mouthfuls after three rounds of the bill of fare. The waiter calmly suggests trying a couple of mut ton chops, adding a humorous note to the exchange in Tit-Bits.
A North Carolina project runs cotton mills to test whether African Americans can work in textile production. H E Smith of Lowell trains operatives, the plant yields 35 000 yards weekly using about 500 pounds of cotton, drawing college professors and ministers as observers.
James O Loughlin and Rose Crann wed at St Peter's church last evening with Rev Fr Ronan officiating. Best man Michael McGann and maid of honor Nora Manley. Afterward they received friends at 14 Merrill street and will reside at 41 Wamesit street after October 13.
Mrs Nellie A Richards wed Mr John Collins at the bride’s brother W L Richards home on Myrtle street with Rev George F Kenngett officiating. Florence Frances Boyce of West Newton married Dr Herbert Crawford Perkins of Auburndale at the Church of the Messiah Auburndale with Rev John T Matteson in charge. The couples hosted small receptions and plan to reside in Auburndale after a wedding tour.
Miss Katherine Ames youngest daughter of the late Oakes Ames marries P L Spalding son of J F Spalding at Unity church North Easton. ceremony performed in Episcopal form by Rev W L Chaffin with Rev Rh B Greenough as best man and several ushers. reception at Wueset Lea. They plan to live in Philadelphia. Also Helen Brickley marries J W Herbert at St Mary's Charlestown with Anna Caffrey maid of honor and James Herbert as best man. Wedding followed by reception at parents' Monument Square home. groom employed by Standard Oil Co. They will reside in Cottage Park Winthrop after Nov 15.
Mr and Mrs Samuel C Horn hosted an at home last evening from 7 to 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred S Horn at Middlesex and Wilder streets. Hibbards orchestra and D L Page catering facilitated a gathering of about one hundred guests including out of town visitors. A whist tournament for Old Ladies Home benefit saw Mr and Mrs Augustus M Ricker win first prize with other couples taking other honors.
Mr and Mrs Daniel A Swan and family have returned from their summer home. Mrs Charles Thurston Miss Lilla McSorley and Mrs John Cosgrove attend ed the wedding of Maggie Dempsey in Lawrence. Lieut Ernest L Fiania ers Admiral Sampsons aide returned to Charlestown from New York on naval board duty and left for a week’s leave. George Mevis Merrimack square fruit dealer left for Galveston to assist his brother’s estate after a recent disaster. Judge Bowers Crane of New York City with his family is visiting.
George Tobey, formerly of the Lonsdale Bleachery in Rhode Island, is named superintendent of the Lowell Bleachery succeeding Mr. Meader who recently became agent. The Massachusetts Homeopathic Medical Society held sessions in Boston with papers by Dr. Van Deursch and Dr. Martin presented to the materia medica and surgery bureaus.
Daniel S Gray born October 6 1816 in Wilton New Hampshire died in Lowell on Tuesday. He came to Lowell in 1836 opened a stall in 1838 and operated a Central street business from 1845 until retirement in 1898. He married twice and leaves 11 children. Funeral held at 2 56 pm at 106 Liberty Street conducted by Rev C T Billings with singing by Mrs Floyd.
Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 PM from 287 Worthen Street for Mrs Lizzie Hogan with burial in Catholic Cemetery. Undertaker D H Molloy oversaw arrangements and a large array of floral tributes surrounded the bearers D Regan Pp Lane P Brennan J Henley M Mc Grath and M O Keefe. Marie Laverriere died at 72 at 164 Middlesex Street and Catherine Hickey died at 68 at 195 Worthen Street on October 10.
At Pilgrim hall Kirene lodge initiated one candidate and proposed two. Miss Inez R Turnbull led a Girls Night musical and literary program. Next meeting will feature a dramatic entertainment and a public social on Wednesday the 21st with admission charged. Tralville lodge L O O F observed migratory degree work, adding features to last season’s exemplification. First degree planned for next Wednesday night.
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