05 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1899
Page
1
A nostalgic lyric recalls bells in a northern valley, matching gray winter mists and distant southern bells. Love, longing, and regret surface through the remembered sound, blending hazy sea imagery with dreamlike twilight as the heart wakes to a remembered pain.
A collage of humorous quips and comic exchanges from papers like the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Chicago News. Jokes about clergy, a lad’s marriage, a mild-tempered husband, a tail wagging snake tale, and a traveler named Slowgait fuel a light, chatterlike rhythm.
Reverend George Franklin Eaton presiding elder of the Cambridge district of the New England Methodist conference died Sunday at his Cambridge home 118 Oxford Street after an illness dating from last Wednesday. He was 62, born in Hillsboro Bridge New Hampshire, educated at Crosby Literary Institute and Concord Biblical Institute, and began his ministry in 1860. His 39 years of service spanned New Hampshire and New England conferences, with leadership in the Springfield district and postings in Lowell Milford Gloucester Worcester Waltham and other towns. He served twice as a general conference representative and was a longtime board member of the Missionary Society of New York City. His death is deeply felt by New England Methodists for his eloquence energy and broad influence. The North district including Charlestown Cambridge Fitchburg Lowell Newton Somerville Waltham and Woburn encompassed a Methodist church valued at about 1 200 000 with 10 523 members and 33 towns and cities and 50 ministers.
John P. Quinn announces relocation from Congress Street to Dix Street near Gorham, about three minutes from Davis Square. He invites customers and the public to continue patronage, offering prompt attention to orders by mail telephone or in person.
Rennes Sept 5 Examinations in the Dreyfus court martial focus on the secret dossier. Labori seeks access to documents via diplomatic channels, but the request is rejected. Gen Roger appears worn but testifies Esterhazy is not treasonous. M Trarieux, ex minister, supports Dreyfus and condemns any comparison to Esterhazy. Court adjourns thereafter.
A 200-strong armed mob seized Johnston Springs Virginia court proceedings and lynched threats, beating Elder Josh Wuffin of the Mormon church. They freed him after declaring there was no law for Mormons but to kill them, leaving a scene of violent mob rule and chaos.
Angus Sinclair of New York, locomotive engineer, says a gigantic plant for manufacturing locomotives and other rolling stock will be built in Switzerland soon by a company of American and European capitalists. George Burnham of Baldwin Locomotive Works will be president, with J S Brill of the Brill Co Philadelphia as vice president.
Madrid reports Capt Diaz Moreau commander of the Cristobal Colon and General Parede were acquitted on charges tied to the destruction of the Spanish fleet during the Santiago battle. Separate dispatches from Cape Henry and Boston note the Monongahela reported all well and Massachusetts forecasts indicate fair warmer conditions with southwest winds.
Plattsburg New York September 4 1900 The 26th infantry U S W completes organization with 1359 officers and men and prepares to depart for Manila via Boston The regiment drills in marching order 12 files front Col Edmund Rice praises their readiness and anticipates a festive welcome in Boston Mass A letter warns against anti imperial rhetoric and security measures are planned for the journey to Boston on trains supplied by Delaware and Hudson and Central Vermont railways
In Cincinnati on September 4 an air of mystery surrounds Harry Lorree's past. A nurse Miss Lynch claimed to be his wife after Lorree died in the Windsor hotel fire in New York on March 17. A woman visiting Mrs Ashton says she is Mrs Harry Lorree and may be legally married, but she declines to name her former husband. The Ashton family accepts her as Lorree's wife, while records in New York are unclear. The case centers on conflicting claims, possible remarriage, and Lorree's posthumous life.
Labor Day in New York featured bright sun and brisk breeze as banks exchanges and large department stores closed. The Central Federated union skipped its parade citing high costs and unemployment, instead funding unemployed relief and staging a picnic at Sul Zer's Westchester Park with contests and speeches.
A perfect Labor Day in Lowell featured a grand parade through South Common, bands, and labor rallies after a stormy night. The procession showcased diverse union floats, banners, and officials led by Chief Marshal John J. Mulhoney, with prizes pending due to a last minute absence.
Louis Rock, a milk team driver for Arthur G Boynton, was knocked insensible and robbed on Lane street near Robbins street. He described two dark clothes wearing assailants of medium height who fled after tearing a pocket with money from his trousers. Rock, dazed but unharmed, reported to police and shared his account with a Courier reporter.
A vintage style ad lists fall ranges for men and boys with many items including caps in golf and yacht categories. It highlights New York makers and new designs with broad product lines.
Both branches of city government meet tonight. The common council resumes regular session after summer. A special aldermen meeting will draw jurors for the U S court in Boston, with three special sessions in three weekdays. A $30,000 sewer loan may be introduced, not tied to the Willard and Humphrey streets project. The loan is ready. action on the resolution is in seven days due procedure. Humphrey Willard sewer work will begin once approved, as city laborers are presently idle.
Department should complete the half finished sewers first since materials and tools lie in the already dug ditches. The combined loan of 60,000 dollars is expected to cover all year needs and keep workers through late November or December. Registrars finish voter lists. changes from last year forthcoming. A special ante caucus registration will be held Saturday night from 7 to 9.
Ten drunks appeared before Judge Hadley this morning with many requests for continuances. Several defendants faced varied charges from drunkenness to liquor offenses, with fines from five to ten dollars and bonds set for peace. Some cases were postponed or sent to higher courts, including continued liquor charges and theft.
Mrs G D Farley and children stay at the Colonial house Winthrop beach. Rev A E Wilson attends a Young People's convention at Hillsdale Mich to give an address. Sunday he preaches in Lansing, his former pastorate. A comical exchange about a servant girl shows a suburban conversation.
Advertisement extols absolute purity of blood as the key to victory in life’s struggles. It claims over 90 percent of people have taints or humors in the blood and promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the best remedy to purify it for all ages and both sexes.
The Provident Life and Trust Mutual claims its policies in force participate in surplus. It asserts a strong formation capable of honoring every contract. Agent Robert Fr. Marden, room 3, Courier-Citizen Building.
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