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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1900
Page
8
Yesterday and today featured fine to perfect weather with a cool morning. The report notes a rising barometer to 30.22 and temperatures of 77 yesterday, 61 at night, and 72 today, with fair skies and warmer east winds forecast for Massachusetts tonight.
A fragment from the Lowell Daily Courier dated Saturday September 1 1800. The readable text lacks a full article or identifiable events.
The city page lists merchants promoting new fall stock including Shattuck & Son cameras at 50 Central street and Cook Taylor Co fireplace goods and ladies underwear. Merrill's bookstore announces a complete shutdown after 55 years, with bargain prices on books and stationery. Special sales promote house dresses, drawers, and children’s wear in multiple sizes. Services to resume at First Baptist on Sept 9 as church work continues.
A young camper at Pine Blue near Dooley's turnout on the Lowell line tipped her boat and fell into the Merrimack River. Thomas Hanahan of Lawrence, an employee of the N KE Tel Tel Co, witnessed the capsize, plunged in without delay, and rescued her before drying off to continue his journey to Lowell.
The Lakeview theatre announces George Thatcher the minstrel king will headline next week. He has starred in Lowell productions and led top vaudeville troupes, with a strong current Boston engagement at Howard Athenaeum. The act includes Talbot, Davidson, Lew Wells, Alain Gaudrau, and Marie Rogers in a star-studded program.
The season opens Monday night in Associate hall with champion P A Cs meeting the All Star team of top players from state teams. The local lineup remains as last season. The Emnett Shamrock clash on the North common offers a $50 purse, while the Elms sit out today. The YMCI team and the Elms earned the $25 Labor Day game.
Lakeview patrons will enjoy special attractions on Labor Day with afternoon and evening concerts by Haverhill City band. A 9 39 o clockpm fireworks display by Pain and Co through E P Hoole will feature a grand set piece. National band of Lowell will perform the regular Sunday concerts.
The annual reunion of Co. K Sixth Regiment nine months men was held in Chelmsford on Friday August 31. President Jaquith led the meeting with 20 members present, reports read, one death noted Captain C. E. A. Bartlett. Officers elected: President Jaquith, secretary Parkhurst, other members for the executive committee. A dinner followed in the Unitarian vestry with floral tributes to Bartlett. A memorial tribute was adopted, and letters from former comrades read. Remarks recalled Bartlett’s service and kindness. records of 1862 presented to the group. books gifted to the library. entertainment by Thomas Parkhurst and others. the day closed with songs and social chats.
Probation officer Slattery pays tribute to Rev Fr Michael OBrien of St Patrick's church as funeral arrangements begin after the body’s arrival in the country. Cherubini’s mass to be sung and city Catholic choirs invited to assist in services.
A pleasant reunion occurred in Lowell on Tuesday with jurors from the March term and their spouses. Notables present include John Bacheller, George Dunn, Samuel Garland, Silas Jaques, Augustus Kendall, Frank Kidder, William Lewis, Arthur Marshall, Philip Smith, Henry Tolles, and others. A letter from John L. Kennison of Ayer recounts humor and memories, noting puns and anecdotes about jurors and ending with good wishes for a future gathering.
Hoyt’s satirical three act farce A Milk White Flag comes to the Opera House with a strong American humor draw and glittering spectacle. The cast led by Frank M. Norcross promises a lively performance, with Minerva Dorr Fred Mower Bernice Norcross among the notable names and a popular musical program. The following night At the White Horse Tavern adapts a Tyrolean comedy with rich scenery and a dramatic rain scene, aiming for another strong audience showing with up-to-date songs and vivid comic episodes.
Murray and Mack present Finnigan's Ball a new farce comedy touring to Music Hall next Thursday Friday and Saturday with Saturday matinee. The show features lively tunes dances humorous songs and clever mimickers with updated material to amuse audiences. Also Edward Harrigan's Old Lavender to be staged Monday Tuesday and Wednesday praised as his best popular work and Labor Day matinee opening.
Five days pass with no resumed work on Market street paving. An alderman and Mayor Crowley met yesterday afternoon to press reopening the closed section for travel and to set a definite step to finish the project.
The article lists tomorrow’s church schedule across numerous congregations including Advent Christian Immanuel Baptist Central M E and First Presbyterian with morning and evening sermons. It notes communion at several churches and special speakers from nearby towns and colleges.
Rev. C. E. Fisher presides with morning worship at 10.20 on the subject Christ and the Inner Life of Man. Sunday school at 12.10. Young People's meeting at 6 with sermon After Vacation What. Gospel service at the YWCA Sunday at 4.15 led by Miss Pierson with possible Miss Bennett. all girls and women invited.
Magazines for the next month will be filed today while those taken off can be bought by anyone. A half century run to Waltham is scheduled for next Monday with racing anytime from 8 30 am to 8 30 pm to accommodate spectators. Finishers receive pins displayed in the association office after Thursday night. Pins for last Saturday’s run should be ready tonight. Rev L W Staples speaks for the men’s meeting Sunday afternoon in front of the Y M C A building. Dr Rix to Chelmsford tomorrow morning service at All Saints’ Chelmsford at 10 45 and 7 pm.
In early coal mining candle light was standard and candles helped detect gas faster than safety lamps. Cor nish miners recall fanning with coats to clear gas while the candle remains on the ground, considered safer when a candle is used.
A vivid account of the Battle of Lutzen as described by Stephen Crane in New Lippincott detailing Wallenstein's counterattack, Gustavus Adolphus leading his cavalry, the King’s death wound, and his final words as he fell in battle.
The late Shah of Persia reportedly advised the Prince of Wales to remove a powerful nobleman and visited Newgate. He asked to witness an execution, but officials said none were under sentence. He offered to spare any member of his suite, yet the request was declined.
A Sydney correspondent reports Dr. Macdonald of Adelaide asserts that swallowing a plague prophylactic is as effective as injection in preventing plague and avoids fever. He and a colleague reportedly tested on themselves after animal trials, claiming their blood resisted bacilli. Also rental ads seek modest homes and store space with low monthly rates and contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver ills biliousness indigestion and headache. Easy to take and operate, priced at 25c.
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