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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
8
OctroBER weather notes show sunrises and moon phases with day length. Yesterday's rain began at noon and eased by night while today brought clearing skies and pleasant conditions. Boston reports fair tonight and Friday with colder temperatures.
The Lowell Daily Courier issue from Thursday October 27 1898 presents a compact snapshot of late 19th century local news. It covers community affairs, advertisements, notices, and brief reports reflecting the era’s daily newspaper style.
Local items announce the Universalist fair next Wednesday and Thursday, an asphalted Aiken street bridge reopening, a major 40 percent under price sale on shell overcoats at Steele Co. fire sale, and a church and concert schedule including a Highland hall benefit for the House of Prayer with Ida Marie Rogers and Robert Leatham Jr. Also notes a motion by Jerome F Manning to set aside a Swedish Lutheran church verdict and a Thompson Hardware Co. sale of steel ash pans for 1.85.
John Breen of 36 Davidson street died suddenly yesterday forenoon from heart disease. His wife phoned Dr. Lawler, who warned of a serious condition and prescribed medicine. While the wife bought the prescription, Breen died in his toilet room. The event followed a rapid decline after illness. First Universalist fair announced for next Wednesday. A dividend of $1.50 per share was declared by New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. on October 26 1898 for payment November 15 1898 to stockholders of record October 31 1898.
Frank H. Harzbecker Brooklyn organizer for the International Bakers and Confectioners union narrowly survived a gas asphyxiation at St Johns hospital after falling unconscious in his top floor room. He regained consciousness by late evening and was reported improving. He had arrived in town to address a mass meeting of bakers at the Arlington hotel and planned further talks in Springfield and Holyoke.
The First Universalist Church held its annual fair with varied tables, supper, candy, and crafts. A musical program by choir and orchestra entertained as committees led by Mrs. Guy Morey organized dining, decorations, and sales. Various tables featured items from onions to honey and gifts, with generous community involvement and cheerful activity.
Belvidere hosts a Jubilee Festival by the Young Men's Catholic Institute at Associate Hall. A concert preceded dancing with solos by John J. Conlon Hugh Walker Henry Carroll Nano Gallagher Lauretta Roark Daniel J. Donahue and Baby Tyrell winning applause. Tables and decorations reflect a well attended social and financial success led by committees headed by Daniel J. O'Brien and Myles Regan.
The Epworth league of Central M E church hosted a reception for city Methodist league groups. Stormy weather disrupted plans while vestry decor featured bunting autumn foliage and league emblems. West gate chapter officers welcomed guests as a program including piano solos readings and remarks by president George A Frost unfolded. A Halloween party is planned for Monday night.
The Lowell Young Men's Christian Association hosts its annual reception at the Y M C A building this evening. Arch ie Leon French, famous polyphonic imitator and ventriloquist, presents a show with a gymnasium exhibition to follow. Light refreshments and music by the Lyceum orchestra accompany a formal event open to the public.
A health ad warns against neglect of piles, urging immediate care. It touts Pyramid Pile Cure as the sole remedy, claiming rapid inflammation relief, surface healing, and permanent reduction of swelling. Druggists sell it for 50 cents and a free booklet is offered by Pyramid Co. Marshall, Michigan.
A health note warns that late night dining leads to stomach overload and sleeplessness. Indigestion and dyspepsia follow if not addressed. One glassful of Johann Hoff's Malt Extract before bed is advised to aid digestion and promote sound sleep.
The advertisement promotes Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as highly nutritious and tonic, claiming it should be taken with every meal and especially by the weak, debilitated, and children. It warns against imitations and lists New York Berlin Paris as locations associated with the product.
Chelmsford notes report the Unitarian society fair opening last night in the vestry with supper and various sales tables. Decorations included lace curtains and evergreen ornamentation while weather limited enjoyment. The program featured performances by local musicians and a planned continuation with Lowell talent tonight.
The Mt Vernon Free Baptist church opened its social season with a large crowd at the annual harvest supper by the Ladies' Benevolent Society from 5:30 to 8. The supper, famed for quality, was followed by an entertaining program directed by Mrs. George W. Coram including piano solos by Miss Ethel Parker readings by Miss Maud Baisley duets by Mr and Mrs Shaw and by Miss Shaw with Mrs Johnson and a phonograph display by Bert Abbott. The society president Mrs S N Beede managed the supper with aid from Mrs Nixon Wheeler Abbott Cogain Priestley and Miss Pierce. Another supper is planned for November 30.
Listings show multiple rental options. Broadway nine rooms at $14, North ern depot four rooms $9, Marshall street three rooms $6.50, Belvidere three rooms $6, Centralville five rooms $7, Queen street three rooms $7.50, Hildreth street five rooms and barn $11, 18th street seven rooms $16, Central street six rooms $11. Apply to T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.
The Lowell district of Massachusetts Sunday School association met at Tyngsboro Congregational Church for a fall session despite stormy attendance from nearby towns. Speakers included Rev. L. W. Staples and H. S. Conant, with Miss Nellie Brown outlining the seven elements of a good Sunday school. The gathering, supper, and praise meeting featured Rev. Sarah Dixon and Dr. E. T. Curnick, plus a memorial resolution for district treasurer J. F. Williams.
Middlesex conference of Universalist churches in Malden Medford Arlington Wakefield and Saugus held a well attended Melrose gathering to boost Sunday school activities. Rev J F Albion welcomed. talks covered pictures and illustrations in Sunday School music in church teaching and English and American Sunday Schools compared. final address on Bible use in religious teaching.
Three doctors in consultation advise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a bad cold. Dr Inclination, Dr Experience and Dr Reason each approve for safety speed and science based relief. Sold by Ellingwood & Co. at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central. day and Thursday.
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