October Daylight Times Record
The entry lists sunrise at 5.54, moonrise at 9.16 pm, sunset at 5.06, and length of day 11.12 hours. It presents a simple solar schedule for October with key astronomical times.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1900
Page
8
The entry lists sunrise at 5.54, moonrise at 9.16 pm, sunset at 5.06, and length of day 11.12 hours. It presents a simple solar schedule for October with key astronomical times.
Yesterday featured a mild day with a pleasant night and scattered clouds. Today remained mild with hazy clouds dimming the sun. Barometer readings moved from 29.80 to 30.00 inches as temperatures ranged from 51 to 70 degrees. Indication shows cloudy tonight and fair Sunday with high east winds in Massachusetts.
A compact item from the Lowell Daily Courier dated Saturday October 13, 1900, presenting brief local notices and news items in a traditional turn‑of‑the‑century newspaper tone.
Fred C. Church warns of the danger of children with matches while praising Alexander the Central Street tailor and his clothing as equal to the finest Boston tailors. Thompson Hardware touts steel ash cans and garbage pails at very low prices and a free evening drawing school begins Oct. 22 at Mann School.
A dance in Associate hall last night brought together 100 couples from the Companions of the Forest and the circles of Ayer and Pepperell to raise funds for expenses related to hosting supreme officers in the city on October 26. Notable guests included Edith Pevey of Lynn and Josie Kighney of Lawrence. Hibbard's orchestra provided music while a long list of officers and committees oversaw arrangements.
The Delineator publishers announce an extraordinary prize distribution totaling 17,500 dollars. The 27 year old magazine from Buttrick Publishing, famed for Buttrick patterns, presents a fair plan to attract readers in both large cities and smaller communities.
Miss Johnson of Boston, Emerson School of Oratory and Durant Gymnasium graduate, will teach the physical culture classes this winter. A large attendance is anticipated as the courses open in late October. information may be obtained at the association office.
Cecelius X Hale of Baltimore testifies that adopting Grape-Nuts and Postum Cereal Coffee transformed his athletic results and overall health. He notes ending headaches, improved heart endurance, and consistent medal wins after following the recommended diet changes.
Reports from Middlesex North fair show Lowell interest in Belgian hare breeding. Exhibitors Cogger Wilkinson Maker and others display stock from a few to many animals. Local figures Fifield Hosford Whipple and banker Walter Johnson rear hares for table, pleasure, and novelty, with several breeders emerging but no full craze yet.
The Meadow Brook Belgian Hare Co of California opens a Boston store amid a thriving industry with Melrose stock firms capitalized at 20000. Breeding profits come from high yields and meat quality, with does producing 40 to 60 young yearly and weight gains at six to eight pounds by six months. The Boston Herald lauds the species for confinement, meat quality, prolificacy, and city suitability, noting rising national popularity and opportunities for women in breeding.
Rev John Peterson of Centralville M E preached at the union revival last night in Worthen Street Methodist church. His Ecclesiastes text stressed that God’s law is certain and delays serve mercy, followed by notes on effective music. Next week Lowell Methodist services move to the Girl and M E church with Rev G M Smiley leading.
By J. E. Conant & Co at Lowell Mass announce an auction of a double tenement house with 3849 square feet on Cambridge Street. The property rents for 20 dollars monthly, with municipal advantages and easy terms. Open for inspection after 10 a.m. on sale day, October 16, 1900 at 4 30 p.m. The land fronts about 48 feet and is well fenced. The owners seek quick disposal for personal gain and note excellent rental history and potential income to cover expenses.
A charitable auction on October 17, 1900 in Lowell offers two flats for sale at Bridge street and Whitney avenue. Properties include a new two flat at 1065 and 1067 Bridge street with five rooms per unit and a nearly new two flat at 7 and 9 Whitney avenue with five rooms per unit. Each building features baths, cellars, piazzas, and healthful quiet neighborhoods. Frontages run 50 feet with about 3,527 and 2,400 square feet lots. Purchasers must deposit with the auctioneers and open houses begin at 10 a.m. on sale day.
On October 18 1900 at 430 PM the vacant 339 Walker Street home will be sold at absolute auction. The nine room brick residence with modern heating plumbing and attic sits on 7250 square feet near Branch Street between Geo A Roper and Booth property. Easy terms with $450 deposit required when struck off. Open for inspection after 10 AM sale day. W E Savage
Local sports note a 15 mile rematch planned for next week at the Fair grounds to settle pace doubts. Hamilton is the betting favorite in the Letting as both men field their own teams to counter any crooked pacing. Basketball season opens soon with Burkes and P A C teams lining up bookings including New York players. Allard shone in Thursday night action for the Worcester squad, while O Sullivan and Allard plan a Worcester State league bid.
The Peoples Club women’s branch announces needlework classes beginning November 1. Dressmaking, plain sewing, millinery, and fancy work are taught on specific evenings with drafting, fitting, and lace work included. Registration is welcome at the Swan building Central Street.
Quick acting Hood's Pills offer relief from biliousness indigestion and headaches. Easy to take with simple operation, price 25 cents.
The aldermen met in a special session to hear the Democratic precinct officer lists for the coming election. The mayor led the meeting at about 8 PM with five members present. Democratic wards one through three and precincts across the city received lengthy officer rosters including wardens inspectors and deputies with numerous named streets and residences listed for each role.
Precinct 1 Warden James H. Morris 93 Railroad Street inspectors Patrick F. Nestor 242 Thorndike Street Peter Clune Jr 71 Union Street Michael H. Kelley 5 Madison Street deputies James F. Morrison 46 Auburn Street Joseph F. McMahon 136 South Street Edward J. Murphy 14 Walnut Street Thomas A. Green 501 Gorham Street Precinct 2 Warden Charles P. Kirby 16 Walnut Street inspectors James E. Lowney 484 Gorham Street Joseph C. Hurley 12 Cedar Street Patrick E. ONeill 22 Whipple Street deputies John H. Keenan 19 Cedar Street Frank A. Poore 26 Walnut Street Richard J. Connell rear 28 Walnut Street Dennis P. Curtain 2 Crosby Street Precinct 3 Warden Martin Hyde 5 Floyd Street inspectors John B. Conlon 106 Chapel Street Thomas O’Hare Jr 42 Summer Street Charles A. Gallagher 67 Hudson Street deputies John Keating 30 Whipple Street James E McCann 9 New Street Peter Sheehan Jr 11 Lyon Street Joseph T. Tuttle 48 Kinsman Street
A historic notice lists Precinct 1 Warden Martin J Crowe and deputies at multiple addresses including 37 Chapel street and 132 Church street, Precinct 2 Warden John J Magee with inspectors and deputies at 259 Lawrence street and 40 Chapel street, and Precinct 3 Warden James F Mc Laughlin with inspectors at 28 Wall street and deputies at 151 East Merrimack street and 237 Concord street.
Warden William S. McKenzie at 101 Coburn Street with inspectors William F. Coburn Street, Will F. Shields of 39 West Street, and Matthew Camp.
The committee secures First Congregational church for Rev. Charles M. Sheldon October 22 in the largest city church. First Baptist choir to provide music offers singing as a feature. Each young People's society to send one usher representative. full programme to follow.
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