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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1900
Page
4
Jowell Daly Source reports the Courier Citizen, Lowell’s daily since 1845, published at Merrimack Street. It details daily delivery for 12 cents a week and 50 cents a month, with large circulation and open circulation books. Broad claim of influence and accessibility.
Trains run between Lowell and Boston on the Boston and Maine line. Service details, schedules, and possible deviations were listed for passenger travel between the two cities. Commuters and travelers are advised to check current timetable notices for updates.
Subscription notice from the Courier Citizens building offers regular home delivery for readers away from town by leaving name and address at the business office.
The Lowell Daily Courier notes Bryan’s planned eastern campaign and his rhetoric’s risks. It reports Americans captured World’s Fair medals in Paris with limited value beyond advertising. It critiques a Boston Herald cartoon misrepresenting baseball standings and cites a 50 percent win rate after 98 games.
A Maine Republican editorial argues that the 1999 vote should mirror the 1896 pattern with McKinley ahead, citing robust Republican governance and opposition to free silver. It condemns Bryan and urges Maine Democrats to unite against Bryan, stressing gold standard and prosperity.
Senator Lodge challenges the Bryan faction to join issue on imperialism and China policy. He argues imperialism is imagined and praises U S actions in China Cuba and the Philippines as magnanimous and disinterested. He warns against copperhead criticism and says the race will mirror past battles to unseat Lincoln and Grant, ending similarly.
Reverend W. J. McCaughan of Third Presbyterian Church Chicago has refused the Belfast call despite a life appointment offer. Belfast offered $5000 yearly salary and a life position, while Chicago remains his base. Prince Eui Wha, heir to the Korean throne, has arrived in San Francisco and will proceed to Washington to enter college.
A collection of editorial quips criticizes voters who back Bryan for free trade and national dishonor, warns that factory decisions may harm employment, and notes Moody exposing inconsistencies in Boutwell. It contrasts Boutwell’s tones in 1859 and 1900 and remarks on James Creelman’s claimed Ohio support for the Democrats.
Work continues on remodeling a Middle street building for water tower housing. Firefighters plan a Nashua Driving Park muster and a parade led by Gov. Rollins on Governor's day, with escorts by military companies and a First Regiment band. Veterans will be reviewed at city hall, with prizes awarded for best lines.
Harris Lynds, longtime Peacham resident since 1849, died yesterday at his son William H Lynds home at 104 South Walker Street. He was 78, born in Turo Nova Scotia to Jacob and Elenor Fletcher Lynds. He had been visiting his son in the city for weeks and was in poor health. An aged widow survives alongside his son.
The funeral for Annie R Hartley was held yesterday at 1 30 PM from 92 Stevens Street with Rev C E Fisher officiating. Burial followed in Edson Cemetery with J A Weinbeck in charge. Funeral for David B Mears was at 4 PM from 676 School Street with Rev C E Fisher presiding. Bearers included Joel Knapp Harris Chandler and Parker. Interment was in Edson Cemetery with J A Weinbeck supervising.
Alfred A Davis aged 29 funeral at Paige street F B church Saturday at 2 30 p m lists his memberships and survivor wife and child Mabel McDonald aged 28 died at 40 Willie street Lynden Harris aged 78 funeral at 104 South Walker street Sunday at 2 30 p m friends invited.
Mr Joseph Ny Wright reports landing safely after a storm at sea and notes he was not among the two thirds who went under during the voyage. Mr and Mrs T P Hall returned from abroad in good health. Rabbi M Schneider and Miss Dora Ginewski announce their engagement for Fall River next Thursday at 6 pm. Southwell Farrington with wife and daughter came back from Franconia N H. F Labelle L Diette and C Faneauf with President Fields and Secretary Diette of the Rosedale club head to Bay Point for two weeks. Arthur F McQuade and John J Starr, Mathews members, return from a six week tour of New York Albany Pittsburg and Philadelphia. In Philadelphia they visited Dr William J McQuade. Annie Welch of Ellsworth Street delays Paris expo plans and visits Brookline. Elizabeth Whitworth to George C Girard of Fitchburg announced. Bessie and Emma Manning of Bleachery Street stay in Lynn for two weeks. Mrs C R Johnson of Harvard Street returns from a several week vacation. Rev L W Staples of St Pauls returns from four weeks in Maine woods refreshed for work. J A Guyette returns from two weeks in New York state. Henry R Wightman and family move from Beech Street Centralville to Lawrence, leaving many friends behind.
Fraternal leather workers held a large meeting with about 40 members present and 75 initiations. They organized for a Labor Day parade expected to draw around 700 participants, with assembly at 7 45 a m. Refreshments planned afterwards. Stone masons met at Building Trades union hall with 32 Middle street, James Small presiding. They also set Labor Day plans, with a $2 fine for no shows. Pavers and trammers gathered at Building Laborers hall, noted three applications and routine business, adjourning to 10 30 a m Sunday for final Labor Day parade arrangements. Building Trades union finalized parade prep, adjourned at 9. Loom fixers train nightly for a Labor Day tug of war event and aim to win the prize.
George Francis Taylor of Lowell Massachusetts wed Elizabeth H Moseley of Fall River Massachusetts at the bride's home on August 21 Reverend W P Osgood officiated The newlyweds honeymoon at Old Orchard Maine and will reside at Taylor's Bowden street home after September 12 They expect to be at home then
The piece surveys wild blueberry and huckleberry crops from New England to Maine and Missouri, detailing plant varieties Vaccinium Pennsylvanicum and Vaccinium nigrum, burning regimes, and rental economics. It notes Prof. Munson’s cultivation aims at Maine’s Orono station and describes large landowners renting vast tracts for burning, picking, and canning, with per quart royalties and picker wages.
The article discusses using controlled burns to manage blueberry bushes, notes difficulties in propagating from seed and grafting, and cites Edmund Hersey and W. D. Huntington on cultivation. It highlights that shade and mulching aid growth, with some seedlings bearing 12 quarts per season, and suggests an opening for improvement in garden and field culture.
The article explains sleeping car revenue across 1000 miles from New York to Chicago. It breaks down daily earnings of about $215 with $30 from travel and $185 from berths and sections. After wages, wear, tear, cleaning, and refitting, earnings estimate over $60,000 annually with three 1000 mile trips weekly.
A local shop invites students to frame their diplomas within the next thirty days and receive a free beautful etching. The ad emphasizes first class workmanship and low prices from George E. Maker at 2 John Street near Merrimack Street, with telephone details omitted.
A humorous exchange cited by the Indianapolis Journal shows Jane and John debating how their feelings toward each other depend on the other's feelings. The dialogue highlights miscommunication and relational ambiguity in a brief, witty exchange.
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