28 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
1
A traveling salesman in the Boston Globe poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is praised for his unasked comforts and small acts of kindness on crowded trains. He helps those in need, pays for others who cannot, and earns mixed respect, framed as a critique of the misused commercial man.
A queer taste inspires a couple to wed in a lions den at the Boston Zoo next week. The groom hails from Hungary and may share a hungry air with the lions. George Fred Williams vows frank public commentary as voters prepare to return him and his views.
London population estimates July figures show Greater London 6 177 918 and Inner London 4 421 492. South Africa diamond firms lose five million dollars yearly to theft with about half recovered. Austrian university entry requires 18 plus high school graduation and Austrian birth. Gokstad ship, a Viking vessel, at least 1000 years old. Naples churches plagued by mice. pastors keep cats. Vienna tax break grants 18 years freedom for defective demolitions. 242 owners used it last year.
In New York on October 28 Henry George alleges corruption in the municipal campaign. He claims Roger Pryor paid Croker $15,000 for the judgeship, Judge Ingraham paid $20,000 for his bench position, Pryor contributed $15,000, Judges McAdam $15,000, Ingraham $7,000, and Newberger Phrlich Smyth and others $6,000 each for campaign expenses.
Despatches from Vardoes in the Arctic Ocean say the public is convinced a whaling ship sighted Prof Andree's balloon on September 23 near Prince Charles promontory Spitzbergen. A vessel was seen to investigate. The news worsened mood among Andree's friends.
In Ahumada Chihuahua on October 28 floods wiped out every building in the town. The 1200 residents are homeless and suffering. A single wealthy merchant reportedly lost about 40000 dollars in property.
Thomas Flannelly killed his father Patrick Flannelly after being ordered from a ranch. He fired at Sheriff McEvoy and deputies, wounding the sheriff in the arm before being wounded and surrendering. The community, outraged, fears retaliation as the parricide lies under a surgeon’s care.
Geo F Knapp, 45, married and a 25-year North Andover resident born in Danvers, was found drowned in Stevens pond while seated in his carriage with his horse dead. A Salem freight brakeman spotted the body as it lay beside the shore early Wednesday. He had left a friend after going to Lawrence Tuesday evening and likely became lost in the dark driving along a private way between two ponds with water at the roadway.
Gen Curtis Guild of Governor Wolcott's staff John H Colby of the Boston board of aldermen and E A Brackett of the state Fish and Game Commission visited Hood Farm in Lowell on a noon train to inspect Berkshire swine and Jersey cattle after a tour of the laboratory and a luncheon. Alderman John H Lee was detained.
At the St Ambrose bazar in Yarmouth New York a contest awarded a pair of marine glasses to the most popular captain sailing from Yarmouth to Boston. Capt Arthur McGray of S S Prince Edward won with 1200 votes, beating Capt Smith and Capt Stanwood from the Yarmouth line who received 700 and 500 votes respectively.
The record notes Mary Trainor received two months to work house while Geo F Donnelly got one month to jail. Robert Warnock was placed on probation for six months after threatening his wife.
Alexander W. Chisholm, the lineman who fell from a telephone pole on Lawrence Street weeks ago, died Wednesday at St. John's Hospital after injuries sustained in the accident.
Affected parties include a mother and siblings in Beauly Nova Scotia and two brothers in Cambridge and another in this city. The casualty is described as severely injured with ongoing health concerns and community support noted.
An arson attack at the corner of Puffer and B streets gutted a Pelham stable, killing three horses trapped by collapsing hay and scaffolding. Loss estimated at 2500 dollars. The milkman tenant was Sullivan, owner C. H. Hanson. Fire ruled incendiary. prior suspicious blaze noted two weeks earlier. Two horses reportedly insured.
The Democratic convention will name eight delegates from each ward and 13 executive committee members. A ward majority elects delegates, allowing a candidate to win five wards yet fail overall. Pearson and Cummings work to carry wards while five executive members are aligned with Cummings. Each ward will name an aldermanic nominee for convention approval.
Probate filings include wills for Pierre Belanger of Quebec C A Marshall of Lowell Sarah Lincoln of Watertown Augustus Robinson of Medford J F Simonds of Lexington Angelina Crosby of Medford Henrietta Green of Townsend and administrations granted to B F Holbrook Winchester Anna Healey Belmont Julia Haynes Hudson Ann Mullen Billerica A A Brooks Medford John Moriarty Lowell Bridget Cummings Lowell Seth Pratt Mercer Maine Elvira Gerry Stoneham Louise Rogers Malden Hannah Bailey alias Hannah Griffin Tewksbury Hannah Wellington Lexington C F E Brown Lexington Ellen Sullivan Concord Francis Williams Wakefield Catherine McKey Everett A H Rosenthal Billerica W G Barrett Concord W C Johnson Melrose Ellen Clark Framingham Mary Wilson Lowell Martha Leavitt Melrose Paul Loker Wayland.
At a meeting of the directors of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co held Oct 27 1897 a dividend of 1.50 per share was declared payable Monday Nov 15 1897 to stockholders of record at close of business Oct 30 1897. The transfer book will be closed from Nov 1 to Nov 13 1897 inclusive.
J P Moors of Lisbon Falls reports years of severe knee pain and leg sores cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla after several bottles. He describes regained strength, improved health, and a renewed appetite, calling himself a new man.
The French American banquet in Huntington hall drew about 600 guests amid flowers and music. Mayor Courtney and Rev. Fr. Garin featured prominently, with speeches praising clergy, Canadian Catholics, and the unity of French societies in Lowell.
The Girls Friendly Society at St Anne's church held its annual meeting in the chapel Monday night electing officers: President Miss Elizabeth M Edson Vice President Mrs A St John Chambre Secretary Mrs Carrie D Gilman and Treasurer Miss Katherine Walker An executive committee was chosen and the secretarys report highlighted growth in membership and ongoing mentorship efforts plus social events and fundraising activities. The notes praised unity enthusiasm and the value of Christian fellowship within the group. The article closes with a report of a social gathering at Miss Edsons home and a local advertisement for coats and accessories.
An assessor counted residents in his district this year besides Americans from Greece, Syria, Turkey, Portugal, Armenia and Poland totaling 271 Greeks six Syrians three Turks six Portuguese eight Armenians and 17 Poles. The ordinance committee will hold an executive conference with heads of departments on November 4. No land seizure is needed for the Wilder Street sewer as price has been agreed.
Funerals were held yesterday for John Garity at 220 Concord Street with high requiem mass at Immaculate Conception church and a full church choir. Matthew Kearns was buried after Requiem at St Patrick’s church with Catholic cemetery interment. Eliza W. Fiske′s funeral at her Appleton Street residence featured Rev R A Green and selections by Mrs Shaw and Mr Walter Coburn, burial in Lowell cemetery.
Emeline Q Wright aged 51 years and 6 months died at her home in Billerica Centre last night. Wife of Josiah Wright she leaves three sons and one daughter. She was a member of Winning lodge Daughters of Rebecca.
Personal reports list Rheumatic fever confinement for J Harold Mitchell son of Rev H A Mitchell. David F Cavanaugh of Cavanaugh and Dissault noted at Nesmith Street home. First Sunday in October marked Rev L C Manchester’s 24th rectorship anniversary at St John’s Church. W S Watson of Howarth and Watson wed in Boston to Lois Dalrymple. Rev H W Davis now missionary in New York State spent days with friends here before returning. Joseph Leach to sing at Ayer home after 6 to 8 pm supper. Sale set to begin at 3 pm. Robert G Seymour Jr son of Rev R G Seymour D D of Philadelphia, former pastor, won Penn Law entrance prize. graduated Colgate last June. First ladies night at Vesper club featured American Orchestra. Harry Knapp in charge. matrons listed as Mrs Cc H Allen, Mrs Walter Coburn, Mrs A G Pollard.
Michael and Lizzie Scanlan announce the infant Michael Scanlan born October 28 in Cummiskey's yard Market Street. Miss Noyes's Friday club will meet tomorrow evening instead of the afternoon.
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