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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
4
Oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County, established 1826, daily since 1845 except Sundays and holidays. Published at Courier-Citizen Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell. Carriers deliver citywide at 12 cents weekly or 50 cents monthly.
The Courier boasts the city’s strongest reach with a premier daily presence as its Circulation Books open to all, promising broad reader access and growing engagement across town.
Trains run between Lowell and Boston from Middlesex Street Station with service adjustments and schedule notes for weekday commuting. Local riders report typical travel times and limited peak period frequencies during the service window.
The Lowell Daily Courier discusses political rallies among Hebrews in Boston, banker Alvord’s losses on the race track, and millennial fears. It assesses Republican strength in South Dakota, Bryan’s campaign impact, and warns about complimentary voting tactics. A war department crop report estimates Galveston hurricane damage to Texas cotton.
Loss to the corn crop on 818000 acres reaches about 1,000,000 bushels with rice down 300,000 bushels and nuts losing 2,500,000 pounds. Three thousand trees destroyed and livestock valued near 500,000 dollars. Total agricultural loss around 5,000,000 dollars, likely passed to consumers as farmers seek higher prices to cover damages.
The piece argues that election outcomes hinge on a wavering massa of voters. It notes potential Republican victory from prosperity and policy while warning that strikes, coal issues, and demagogues could flip ballots. It laments that unpredictable citizens may defy expected trends and alter the result.
Clara Barton is dangerously ill at Galveston with nervous prostration caused by overwork. Rev. Dr. J. C. Snow, pastor of the First Universalist Church of Haverhill, resigns after 18 years. He plans to retire at century’s end, finishing his pastorate January 31, 1901.
A devout woman from Liverpool spends her spare time transcribing every book of the Bible. In the Midlands a local preacher has completed three full copies of the New Testament by hand, showing remarkable dedication.
A crowded scene forms around yesterday’s large tree removal in Bridge Street, followed by reflections on a vivid autumn palette and outdoor pleasures. Local notes cover bowling by police, Chelmsford railcar crowding, a five dollar counterfeit alert, rat-killing at Post Office Avenue, and a man seeking one golf game before death.
Fragmentary reminiscence describes a race or match where the warden prevailed with a low score, 159 to 161, and the narrator admits being misled for a long time by unknown ups and downs and the names of the clubs. The language hints at a competition context and changing locations or placements.
Miss Lucy H Stanton daughter of Daniel Stanton of Boston and John McCue a native of Lowell were married yesterday at St Celia s church Boston Rev William J Stanton S J brother of the bride officiated assisted by Fr McNulty The couple will reside at the Hotel Brunswick Boston after a wedding breakfast at the bride s home on Moreland Mt Pleasant
Albert Hodgkins of Marboro and Elgie Hodgkins, daughter of Lewis Hodgkins of Bar Harbor, married at Bar Harbor on Wednesday noon. Close friends attended from nearby towns and the couple received gifts. They depart at 2 p.m. for a wedding trip and will reside in Bar Harbor after their return.
Deborah McKelvey and George Boudreau were married at the McKelvey residence on C Street with Rev. George C. Wright officiating. The bride wore white satin and roses, with Sarah McKelvey as bridesmaid and Joseph Boudreau as best man. A large reception followed and the couple departed on the 9:15 train.
At St. Patrick's parochial residence yesterday afternoon John Gair and Mabel Phelan were married by Rev. John McHugh. Margaret Moriarty was bridesmaid and Charles F. Dempsey best man. The couple will reside on Fletcher Street after a wedding trip to New York.
Miss Mary W Wood and Frederick H Kelsey wed at 39 Dover Street in a ceremony conducted by Rev I C Manchester and Rev Dr J M Greene with a small gathering. They plan a brief wedding tour and will reside at 10 Cer Per Street after December 1. Also, Mr William England and Miss Sarah Laycock married by Rev N W Matthews at 179 Meadowcroft Street with an informal reception.
In a Wednesday evening ceremony at Sacred Heart church parochial residence, James Arthur Donnelly and Minnie Nison were united in marriage. Nellie Nison served as bridesmaid and Michael Fallon was best man. A reception followed at 128 Hale Street and the couple expect to be at home after their wedding trip. England Laycock Married in City. William England wed Sarah F. Laycock on October 24 in the city, officiated by Rev. N. W. Matthews.
Mrs Jeannette Bean wife of Guy Bean died at 460 Princeton street aged 26 six weeks married. Charles Hing Chinese man died at 300 Middlesex street body to Chinese burial vault in Boston. Mary Duffy aged 61 died at 24 Riverside avenue with husband Thomas and children James J New York Thomas Edward Lowell Mrs Miles Serrick Boston Mrs John Cawley Miss Mary and Miss Sarah local parish member.
The town tolls the deaths of Tony Dutra Charlotte S Hardy James Higgins Bina Copley William J Ryan Ambrose McGrath and John W C with services by Rev. McKenna Kenngett Kenney or other clergy. Burials occurred in Catholic cemetery or Strat ham New Hampshire or at local graves with Undertakers McDermott Young Molloy and others in charge.
In this city on October 24, burial occurred at Edson cemetery with undertaker Brooks in charge. Ber geron Theodore aged 21 years 3 months died at 70 Ford Street. Hebert Florida aged 2 months 27 days died at 162 Hall Street. Zelina Cora aged 32 years died at 110 Prince Street. Gingras Joseph aged 60 years died at 5 Lilly Avenue.
The Old Ladies' Home fair will run Wednesday to Friday next week at Huntington Hall with a Thursday matinee for children. A specialty programme opens the first night, a Colonials performance by Ada Bell Crockett on the second, and dancing on the third. Supper each evening and encouraged attendance in Jackson Hall for at least one night.
George RQ maker at corner John and Merrimack streets unveils a line of new medallions and many gift items for weddings. The shop promotes French water colors framed at 35 cents each and daily additions of new goods promising real bargains in pictures or mirrors. Telephone 865-4.
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