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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1900

Page

8

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.

Weather Ledger Boston Massachusetts October 13 Forecast

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.

Boston Massachusetts

Lowell Daily Courier October 13 1900 item

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.

Central Street Tailor Stands Equal to Boston Makers

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.

Horne Alexander Central Street Boston Fred. C. Church Thompson Hardware Company Mann School Broadway France W. T. S. Bartlett Uptown Merrimack Street

Companions of the Forest Dance in Local Circles

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.

Companions of the Forest Ayer and Pepperell Supreme State Edith Pevey Lynn Josie Kighney Lawrence Hibbard Marie Louise Caron Maria Markham Mary Samson Marguerite Gallagher Mary Cavitt Gervais Wim. Dwyer Conroy Leonard Bedard Miss Rock Clark Napoleon Roy McPhail

Extraordinary $17,500 prize offer by The Delineator

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.

Delineator Buttrick Publishing Company

Boston teacher to lead winter physical culture classes

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.

Miss Johnson Boston Emerson School of Oratory and Physical Culture Durant Gymnasium Association

Athlete's Failure Leads to Diet Change for Health and Strength

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.

Cecelius X. Hale Barclay Street Baltimore Bowie Creek

Belgian Hares Attract Lowell Breeders And Enthusiasts

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.

Pacific Coast Lowell Middlesex North Fair Cogger Courier-Citizen Wilkinson Maker Long Pond F. Whipple The Walter Johnson Merchants’ Bank

Belgian hare business grows from California to Boston market

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.

Meadow Brook Belgian Hare Co California Boston Melrose Boston Herald England United States

Revival Service Speaker at Worthen Street Church

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.

Worthen Street John Peterson Centralville M. E Eccles Methodist Churches of Lowell M. E G. M. Smiley

Two Owners Advertise Immediate Auction of Lowell Tenement

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.

Cambridge Street Chelmsford Hale Streets Lowell

Sale of two Lowell properties for cemetery funding

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.

Bridge Street Bridge Eighteenth Streets Whitney Avenue Lowell Centralville Thirteenth Street Eighteenth Street

Absolute auction sale of 339 Walker Street residence

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

Lowell Walker Street St. Paul's Church Branch Street Geo. A. Roper Booth Highlands W. E. Savage

Rematch Set as Keegan and Hamilton Race Decides Pace

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.

Keegan Hamilton Fair Grounds Jamilton Burkes P A. C New York Boys O'Sullivan Allard Worcester

Women’s Club offers varied needlework classes season start

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.

The People's Club Swan Building Central Street Boston

Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ills and Indigestion

Quick acting Hood's Pills offer relief from biliousness indigestion and headaches. Easy to take with simple operation, price 25 cents.

Hood

Precinct Officers Lists Read By Aldermen in Special Session

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.

Board of Aldermen

Precinct 1 Wardens and Inspectors List

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

James H. Morris Railroad Street Patrick F. Nestor Thorndike Street Peter Clune, Jr Union Street Michael H. Kelley Madison Street James F. Morrison Auburn Street Joseph F. McMahon South Street Edward J. Murphy Walnut Street Thomas A. Green Gorham Street Charles P. Kirby Walnnut Street James E. Lowney

Precinct Wardens Inspectors and Deputies Listed by Address

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.

Precinct 1 Officials and Inspectors Listed

Warden William S. McKenzie at 101 Coburn Street with inspectors William F. Coburn Street, Will F. Shields of 39 West Street, and Matthew Camp.

Wm. S. McKenzie Coburn Wm. F. Coburn Will F. Shields West Street Matthew Camp

The Sheldon Meeting at First Congregational Church

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.

Charles M. Sheldon Topeka Kansas First Congregational Church First Baptist Church

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Sun Mon Tha Lowell Daily CourIer Burn Wilson Ayer and Pepperell Union Revival Services J. E. Conant & CO Lowell, Mass Sale St. Patrick’s Cemetery Eitiher Worcester Boys James H. Corcoran Middlesex Street John T. Maguire Edward Burns Garnet Street Andrew F. Burns Lakeview Avenue John J. Duffy Middlesg Joseph F. Burns Joseph EB. Corcoran James H. Doyle Appleton Street James Flemings Market Street Michael Nealon James F. Farrell Charles A. Kelly West Third Street Philip Dawson Pollard Avenue Cormick Kierman Brown's Court Hugh A. McSorley Middle Street John Conroy Paige Street Warden Hugh F. Courtney John T. McCarty William J. Forbes Charles E. McKenna William Cox Adams Street John P. Donohoe Brook Street Hugh McNeely James FE. Early Guthrie Court Front Street John J. Carney James A. Ready William Hunt Dummer Street James E. McNamara Walter L. Coughlin Thomas J. Johnson Merrimack Corporation Prince Street John J. Danahey Hadley’s Block Andrew FE. Roark Patrick Daley Roark Charles Welcome Tilden Street William H. Danahey John J. Cuff Michael P. Dacey James F. Riley John S. Cullen Little Street David W. Carroll Lewis Street Redmond J. Lynch James J. Quinn Frederick Cronan John E. Tobin Common Street Michael Mullaney Clark Street Thomas 8. Fitzgerald Cross Street John J. Curran William E. Cox John J. Fahey Lagrange Street Stephen H. Carroll Joseph BE. Rock Fletcher Street Charles F. White Willie Street Charles E. Walsh Franklin Street Thomas D. O'Donnell Alfred T. Grant James Hi. Mullen Broadway Street Joseph FE. Normandy Charles A. Harrington Wiggincourt Frank P. Flanagan Westford Street George F. Grant George W. Jockow William H. Sheehan John Harahan Marshall Street Patrick Ward Rock Street Bernard A. Conners Wiggin Street Joseph H. Donahue Nichols Street Daniel H. Leary Thomas Hillery William H. Mullen Thomas P. Donohoe Richard Murphy Bolton Place George Normandy John J. Kane O’hearn Patrick P. Doherty Thomas Salmon Coburn Street Edward Shields Neil Murphy J. P. McDonald Cumberland Road F. R. Early Fulton Street Joseph F. Neaphen James H. Minahan Aiken Avenue Patrick H. Burns John Blinkhorn Stanley Street Joseph H. Beaulieu William F. Clark McGovern’s Jeremiah Donohue School Street John F. Enwright Phillips Street Andrew Molloy Thomas F. Lynch James ‘Street Michael J. Dinneen Oliver Street Thomas Savage Gage Street Henry Carpenter Dempsey Place John F. Allen Rockdale Avenue Michael S. Donovan Claire Street James A. Hickey Butterfield Street Charles E. Cahill Moody Steet Henry C. Maguire Thomas F. Fitzgerald White Sweet Michael J. Sullivan Varnum Avenue John E. Lynch White Street John J. McManimon Second Avenue James T. Dunfey Sixth Avenue John Halloran James J. Mayo Michael Brown Third Avenue Philip P. Brown Timothy V. Whaley South Loring Street Michael J. Sayers West View Street Oliver C. Libby Stevens Street John J. Foye Pine Street Peter H. Butterworth Sanders Avenue Philip H. Ilsely Thomas M. Rumney Burtt Street Edward T. Murphy Middlesex Park Winfield Parker Thomas H. Fox Chelmsford Street Edward J. Molleur Hugh F. Fletcher Michael J. McCarthy Charles H. Fitzpatrick Dennis F. Sullivan John C. Crotty Leverett Street Joseph F. Fitzpatrick Manchester Street Main Street Edward F. Grady Lincoln Street Patrick J. Mahan Thomas M. O’brien John Gleason Frank McCluskey Court Street John P. Conway Blossom Street Francis T. King Chestnut Street John F. McOsker Livermore Street Paul T. Connell Stackpole Street George F. Lynch Concord Street James P. Devlin Willow Street John McSorley Ash Street Charles Bombadier Michael O'Hagan Michael J. Boulger Pleasant Street Frank J. Doherty William H. McElholm Thomas F. Fee William H. McCarron George H. Tompkins Rogers Street Arthur Mce- Quade John T. Noble Carter Place Cyrus R. Bassett Andrews Street John J. Danahy Crowley Street Thomas J. Lynch William Sullivan Lawrence Street John H. Cuff Agawam Street Frank J. Danahy State Street Matthew McDermott Martin J. Crowe Chapel Street Edward M. Murphy Tyler Street William J& Dwyer Peter Clune William Hackett Bent's Court Thomas Leonard Bent’s Court Daniel J. Higgins Church Street Simon F. Cox John J. Magee Dennis Donohue Sheldon Meeting Macgregor W. P. Brazer A. C. Weston Lowell and Vicinity Messrs Stickney & Smith Tremont St Courier Lowell Textile School City of Wm. W. Crosby Frederic H. Willson Effie L. Palmer Miss Stella Cheney Highland Club Hall Josephing M. Ockington Prescott Hall Katherine Devoll Burbank Hall Prescott Street Edgar A. Barrell Many Panny J. B. Goodwin Thorndike ST Ntique Furniture R. J. Christie John Welch Nicholas G. Norcross Geritral Straat W.T.S. Bartlett Rozelle D. D American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Carter & Sherburna Draigsts Merrimack, Cor. Bridge Sts F. G. Gulliland Dent Wyman’s Exchange Cor. Meermack and Central Streets
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