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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1898
Page
8
Yesterday afternoon and evening were dreary with drizzling rain that intensified into a lively easterly storm. The forenoon was showery and warm with high humidity, making outdoor conditions uncomfortable. a belated dog day feel persisted.
A dense promotion list highlights fall offerings in Lowell including Welsbach lamps at Barker's, Gabler pianos, Dow menthol cream, and new flower pot designs. The piece notes hardware displays by Thompson Hardware Co and a large mortgagee sale drawing out buyers from New England. It also mentions district Wesleyan convention plans and a Woman's Auxiliary meeting agenda.
Mr Wood presented a recital for his father in law Miss Frances I Bailey of Methuen at his Myrtle Street studio. Louis Masson the city tenor performed several pleasing selections. Ms Bailey’s program featured works by Greig MacDowell Jensen Mason and Leschetzki showing notable technique and expressive power.
Jane Leary of 53 Adams Street fell down stairs yesterday at home. She sustained injuries and was taken to St S hospital for treatment.
Charles J. Foley known as Curry Foley, famed pitcher of the 1870s and 80s, died Thursday at 20 Winchester Street Boston after a lingering illness. He was about 40. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m at St James church. Born Milltown Kerry Ireland, he came to Boston in 1863 and played for Star club.
The passage traces Foley's baseball career from Lowell joining Curry and Morrill in 1875 through his peak with Lowell, Boston and Buffalo, his batting average of .313 in 1880, and his later years in Buffalo Cuba trips with Bancroft. It notes his long career, illnesses since 1883, and his later work writing for sporting weeklies with a fond reminiscence of his memory and humor.
The Y M C A bowling season opens with Calumets facing Fairmounts in a duck pin game. Calumets overcome an early 32 pin deficit, then extend their lead to 64 pins overall after six strings. Fullerton averages 90, with Jordan posting high string of 101.
Only two of eight games in the two-man handicap team tournament at the Highland club alleys were bowled last night as many players attended the Ward Eight Republican club meeting at the St Charles hotel. Team Bradbury posted 163 144 307 behind F.
W Wellman leads with 600 handicap in a high scoring set as Team 9 Larrabee and Team 14 Galer post strong totals. A Calumets vs Fairmounts return game is planned at Les Miserables alleys next week. Highland and Vesper clubs are rolling ducks and Charley Halstead offers a match against any duck pin team in Lowell, contact 76 Fremont Street.
Several Centralville area games headline today as Big Seven versus Mystery A C on Lakeview avenue, Palmers face Almonts at Atherton, and Big Seven Ponies clash with Ledgers on the same field. St Patrick’s meets Collinsville Juniors at Collinsville as Tufts freshmen questions loom.
Market street blacksmith Glass Owen J. Carney drove a bucking horse through a plate glass window at Talbot Clothing Co after an encounter with an electric car on Central street. Carney escaped unharmed while the horse suffered severe shoulder and back injuries and may be shot. The horse had a 2.19 record.
Arrangements are made for the women's branch of the People's club to offer winter classes from November 1 to April 1. Dressmaking embroidery millinery plain sewing and buttonholes are taught with specified lesson counts and weekly schedules. Day embroidery sessions run Fridays and Saturdays 2 30 to 4 30 limited to ten members. Mrs Paxson accepts applications at Swan building evenings. The notice ends with a local ad for a Welbach light at Barker's for 76 cents.
Testimonials from Meadville and nearby communities claim Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cure paralysis dropsy heart disease erysipelas and debility by rebuilding blood and nerve tissue. Reputable residents describe regained stamina and vitality after short treatments. pills sold 50 cents per box or six for $2.50.
At a late meeting the Workingmen's Protection league passed resolutions denouncing immigration laws as injuring citizens and urging stringent national legislation. They call for enforcement to curb immigration, urge Congress to act, and plan a workingmen's rally with related tariff literature provided by the Home Market club.
The Good Roads league executive committee voted to thank the mayor and streets superintendent for work on Rogers street Gorham street and the cycle path on Chelmsford street. It recommends building a cycle path on Bridge street from Merrimack square to Thirteenth street and paving the segment from Thirteenth street to the city line. First Universalist fair is set for next Wednesday and Thursday.
The State society Daughters of the Revolution held an annual pilgrimage to Sudbury with about 10 members led by regent Miss Sarah E. Hunt and officers from Salem Lynn Wellesley Hills Roxbury Lynn. Delegations from Boston Roxbury Malden Haverhill Lynn Salem Weymouth joined a barge excursion visiting Goodnow Library burying grounds Walker Garrison house and Wayside Inn. They returned to Boston by evening.
The Onoska club held a Happy Hours dance in Prescott hall last night with over 50 couples attending. The event ran from 8 p m to midnight and Atwood's orchestra provided the music. Officers included General manager Charles A Gallagher and assistant general manager Geo M Doyle among others.
Merrimack lodge Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows marked its sixth anniversary with an entertainment and dance in Manchester Unity hall last night. The programme featured an overture by the Manhattan orchestra, songs by Mrs. Leggat Miss Alice Leith and Mr. M GormanReadingand performances by H E Hall George Shanks and Miss Hattie with other reading and dance numbers.
A lively program featured Fox, Miss Hattie Fox, Miss McCaffery, Mrs Leggat, Mr M Gorman, a comedy sketch, and readings with Miss McCaffery. Dancing continued to midnight under General Manager William Flexney with staff including Arthur Black, William Haslem, Wm Bell, Arthur Hatch, and several aids. Reception chair Walter Killerby led J R Greenwood and Charles Cullum among the committee.
The Hildreth Social assembly in North Chelmsford held its second chance of the season at the town hall last evening. Weather reduced attendance, but the event was a financial and social success with Joe Hibbard and his orchestra providing music. A dedicated committee led by Miss Loretta O’Neil and assistants organized the affair, aided by several volunteers.
At the Brain tree open air AKC exhibition October 14 and 15 Sensation 48 534 owned and bred by Hood Farm won third prize in the puppy class and a special cup for the best Boston terrier Gog owned and bred by the exhibitor. Sensation is a golden brindle with white markings and dark eyes. Morgan offered large sums for the sire Monte and grandsire Buster. both offers noted as refused.
Mr Walter B McPherson gave a recital to invited friends in his Swan Building rooms. His rich bass voice impressed with Le Pardon The Bold Bad Baron Father O Flynn and a German Drinking Song. He was accompanied by C O Allen and offers weekly vocal training per Sbriglia method.
A post mortem on Dr. Frank M Manson who died at his home after a brief illness was conducted by Drs Gage Brown and a Boston specialist. They found a very severe brain hemorrhage as the cause, with the brain sent to Boston for analysis and a full report expected in a few days.
Citizens of the United States who have resided in Massachusetts for the past year and in Lowell for six months may apply. Blank applications are available from Charles H. Conant esq secretary of the board of examiners.
The F. T. Greenhalge Debating society met at the high school on Friday afternoon to discuss whether life in the city is preferable to life in the country. Hiram Savage argued for the affirmative and Cy Cutter for the negative. the negative side won and the meeting adjourned after a pleasant session.
Mrs Mary B Davis national branch corresponding secretary addressed local members at the Unitarian vestry yesterday afternoon. She spoke on the general work of the Alliance. Afternoon tea followed the meeting served by Miss Anderson and Mrs Clark with Mrs W S Lamson pouring.
Col C H French of Chicago gave a lecture at High school hall last night on The Klondike Cuba and the Maine. A decent crowd attended despite bad weather and the proceeds benefit the football team.
The Lowell Liberal Association meets in Pilgrim Hall on Sunday afternoon to discuss the resolution that labor has rights that capital is bound to respect. C. A. Durfee supports the affirmative and John Noble the negative.
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