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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1900
Page
8
Yesterday's warmth exceeded the day before with temperatures around 80. A mild night gave way to brisk morning showers. Since sunrise the day has stayed fair and warm for the season. Barometer readings at 5 p.m. 30.12, 7 a.m. 30.06, current 30.05. Temperature 72 at 5 p.m., 66 at 7 a.m.
The Lowell Daily Courier from Wednesday October 24 1900 provides a snapshot of local news, notices, and brief items reflecting the events and concerns of Lowell, Massachusetts at the turn of the century.
The town records show J B Goodwin selling airtight weather strips from Thorndike street and Frederic H Willson, violin teacher, offering lessons in the Swan building. Bowers stars at the Savoy with popular tunes while M Steinert Sons supplies all music. Garfield colony approves delegates for Forefathers Day planning. Propter Quads to host winter socials at Associate hall starting Nov 15 with eight piece Middlesex orchestra. New officers listed for leadership roles.
The October term of the superior criminal court in this city lasted two days. The court met Monday and disposed of many Lowell cases by forenoon Tuesday before adjourning at 2 40 to reconvene in East Cambridge. Several defendants faced sentencing or probation before the brief session ended.
Lowell hosts a torchlit Republican parade with about 509 marchers from Appleton street to Chelmsford and Westford streets. The event showcased diverse groups from Knox Continentals to Boys in Blue and Pine Hill Yacht Club, with torches lighting Central Merrimack and Pawtucket streets and a half hour halt near Senator Hanson’s residence. Spectators cheered as lanterns flashed in red white and blue, the march ending with a counted double counter-march and renewed formations along Pine and Westford streets.
The Old Ladies Home sponsors a three night fair in Huntington and Jackson halls starting Wednesday Oct 31. It features bazaars, attractive tables, performances, and nightly suppers with a turkey menu first, followed by a chafing dish bill of fare, and a la carte options. Announcements of entertainments come tomorrow.
A Boston man, W. J. Tyson, 181 West Newton Street, claims coffee ruined his nerves, heart, and digestion for twenty years. He compares coffee to opium in its grip and credits a friend's advice and version of rest for recovery, noting improved vitality after quitting caffeine.
The board of police acted on licenses for common victuallers, hawkers, pool hall, hackney trades and junk collectors. Several names and addresses were listed for grants and revocations with back bond receipts and withdrawals approved.
The Ministers' Union opened its fall work with house gatherings rather than usual formats. Last night the regular meeting was hosted by Rev. C. E. Fisher of the First Universalist Church with brief talks on denominational progress by Revs. A. E. Wilson J. M. Craig and L. W. Staples. Refreshments followed as pastors shared social intercourse. The next meeting will be at Rev. George F. Kenn gott's home next month.
Last night the common council wrestled with multiple items including councilman Mitten's plan to investigate several city departments and councilman Markham's push for an investigation of streets and sewers. After a lengthy session, the loan of $30,000 for sewers was approved despite opposition and procedural fights ending with a 9 to 16 vote and the order being killed.
Aldermen held a regular meeting with all members present chaired by Taylor in the mayor's absence. The license for a stationary engine was granted to John P. Quinn. The city auditor says Huntington hall maintenance is nearly underfunded by 11.88. McElroy seeks 10 weeks wages after July injury. Numerous street light petitions and pole locations were referred. Jurors for the circuit court were drawn and precinct officer changes approved. Budget items include 525000 for temporary loans and 2937.75 for state license money.
The council discussed funding for Aiken street macadamizing and vitrified brick paving. Beaulieu favored brick while Paige and Carmichael criticized delays and unequal improvements, noting Moody street bridge wear and prior spending. The order to refer the macadam proposal to the streets committee passed 7 to 2. Adjournment followed at 9.55.
The accounts committee met to review a city solicitor report on extras for the Carter Street school heating plant. Qua filed original state inspector specifications showing form 8&3 requires heating to 70 degrees in all weather. hearing adjourned without action.
Doctors report low odds of recovery for Lowell man Harry C Hilliker wounded by hunting mishap in Maine. If he survives, months will pass before he can manage business. His son, George Holt, remains in General Hospital Montreal with hopeful prospects.
The Y M C A announces a reception for Lowell Machine shop men on November 1 at the Y M C A building. Junior department chestnut hunt is planned for November 3 departing at 1 pm and returning before dark. A membership meeting aims to add 75 members next month. Basketball practice is underway with an almost ready schedule. An informal social evening for members is set for November 10, with boys meetings starting that morning. A carrom tournament continues in the junior department drawing notable interest.
The Kirk Street church hosted Home Study classes with 52 attendees. Courses included Literature, bookkeeping, Bible study, dressmaking, lace making, first aid, and a musical program featured M. F. Wood, C. M. Cushman, Ethel Harmon, Vera Wood, and a clarinet violin piano trio. A Mothers Class in Child Study will form next meeting under Miss Dever eau.
Keefe lots sale on Christian Street near Richards Street drew a fair attendance and bidding with every lot sold. J E Conant Co praised the result after years of weak land prices in the area. Purchasers and prices included Lennon lot 4 at 2 cents per foot, Farley lot 3 at 3 cents, McKenna lots at 1 to 5 cents per foot, and Lennon lot 6 at 5 1/2 cents per square foot.
TO LET. Store near Northern station with low rent. Three to five room tenements near Northern depot in perfect repair with low rent. Tenements in Belvidere Centralville and Highlands priced at $6.50 $7.00 $7.50 and $8.00 per month. Apply to T. H. Ellifott 64 Central street.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a wonderful medicine to stimulate appetite improve digestion and strengthen the whole system urging readers that now is the time to take it and to be sure to get Hood's.
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