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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
8
The period shows Bun rising at 5 16 length of day 12 51 Bun setting at 6 07 Moon setting at 4 31 a m. This abstract provides a daily celestial schedule likely from an almanac or observational log with specific times for bun and moon phases.
Yesterday afternoon was fine and night brought cooler air. Morning air held a frosty hint then the day grew warmer with a comfortable temperature by noon. Indications show fair conditions for Massachusetts tonight and Sunday with east winds.
The notice lists multiple businesses and services including Try Horne's coal Try a Pelham cigar and Burn Wilson's coal. Shattuck & Son offer piano lessons and instrument sales at 1st season 14 Hildreth building. Alexander's on Central street showcases fall and winter woolens. Shattuck & Son repair bikes, offer bargains in bicycles and cameras. Nicholas G. Norcross sells fire life and accident insurance for old line companies.
Charles E. Meader is appointed agent of the Lowell Bleachery, to assume Oct 1 as Col Walsh retires. He has served as superintendent for three months after Mr Monaghan’s departure, previously heading Providence Knights Bleachery for nine years and starting in the Saylesville company years ago.
Baseball notes preview a North common Emmett Shamrock showdown with Coughlin and Moore as top pitchers. A prior 9 to 7 Emmetts win sparks interest for a $50 purse and a city championship, while other local clubs like the Dineen Wonders and Gorham Street Stars issue challenges amid a crowded local scene.
A New England minister at a dinner joked they might have named Grape-Nuts Millenium. A Boston Watchman editor’s hostess added how the cereal cured her gastric indigestion after long mental work and poor food, praising its nutri tive value and versatile use in dishes.
The Sixth Regiment battalion pitched white shelter tents in meadowland beyond the city farm between Lowell and Chelmsford for a cold night bivouac. Major Warren Sweetser led the march from the armory at 8 15, with Companies C G A and H stationed and tents set by moonlit dawn. Signal corps completed a telegraph chain from Shirley to Robin's Hill, then Prospect and Forge Village, with dawn breakfast of boiled ham and eggs before a move to Middlesex Street station for a special train.
The municipal band concert at North Common on Sunday afternoon September 9 from 3 to 5 offers a program led by conductor James A. Murphy. Selections include Under the Double Eagle, Wagner medley, Alberti Word Dance, Voelkert Cornet solo by Charles E. Downs, selection from Robin Hood, William Tell overture, Ideal Echoes, My Creole Queen, Jeremiah’s Symphony Rag, and Hearts and Flowers among others.
A grand picnic was held at Crystal Lake yesterday by the colored people of Lowell with a large crowd in attendance. Jerry Williamson served as general manager, and the afternoon featured a base ball game as the star attraction among other entertainment.
Public auction to sell two adjoining parcels at 60 Thorndike Street and adjoining vacant lot in Lowell on September 13 1900 at five o’clock. Owner notes high value of the corner for flats and offices, cites past offers and strong demand, describes buildings land and potential profits, requires deposits of 650 and 300 respectively, with terms to be announced by auctioneers.
Friday afternoon in 1900 George Campbell announced a public auction of his corner lot at Fairmount street and Haines avenue. The 7418 square foot parcel with frontage on Fairmount and Haines is described as level with several trees and nearby electric car lines, positioned as a desirable home site for a "poor man" to build. A $150 deposit is due when struck off, with inquiries through the auctioneers.
The L H B A of Lowell and a picked North Chelmsford team played five innings with Lowell scoring 11 to 9. A grand cake walk and dance followed with two couples in the running led by William Joyce O Low ell. Couples Bertie Parks Eva Dupont and Joseph Lovell Rose Caron tied the walk. Judges Monahan Kelly and Busy declared a tie. Winners to be decided at Crystal Lake picnic Sept 22 run by the Associate club of Lowell under Lewis H B Anderson. Music by Lews celebrated colored orchestra of Lowell.
Hamilton remains top with 18 more points boosting his total to 97. Keegan adds 13 points to secure second place as George Casey rises to third with eight more points. Louis Dion slides a notch while Mike O'Brien climbs two positions. New names Goyette Bruce and Dempsey enter the standings as of Sept. 4, 1900.
Alfred E. Rose of the J. C. Ayer Co. arrived in Toronto to finalize plans for a Canadian laboratory to be located in the Nordheimer building on York street. Headquarters now in Montreal, the firm expands with modern methods and large-scale facilities following major improvements at the Lowell, Massachusetts home office.
The men's branch reading room on Merrimack Street opens for the season in inviting condition. Walls are tinted, ceilings whitened, and furniture improved. Local and Boston newspapers and popular weeklies are stocked. Rooms open every weekday evening at seven, free to men and boys over 15.
Forty-eight pairs Misses box calf double sole shoes offered at 98 cents a pair. Eighty-five? wait. Sixty-four pairs Little men shoes in black dongola and satin calf and tan kid priced at 65 cents. An A G Pollard & Co advertisement notes these school shoes are well made and cheap.
Tickets for J. W. Cole's deep sea fishing trip must be purchased before 9 o'clock Monday night. The D. L. Page company will cater. Also listing for To Let ads includes modern store rental at low city rates and country house and barn rental inquiries with contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street.
A 77-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman in a light blue cottage near Lowell reveal they renewed their romance after a 25-year separation. They were first married in New Hampshire, separated by a misunderstanding, divorced for property reasons, the woman remarried to an older man who died, then reconnected with Mr. Burbank, now remarried. They plan to stay through the season before heading back to the city. The wife recalls newspaper clippings of four romances and describes their cottage and hopeful outlook.
Middlesex North Pomona grange held its first fall meeting with fair attendance. The milk question was discussed at length and farmers were urged to unite to obtain a good price for milk. The next meeting will be in Union hall Middle street on Oct. 8 in the afternoon and evening. An interesting session may be expected.
The Middlesex North fair will showcase a new level of exhibit quality after 23 years with finer needlework and fancy articles. Westford grange aims for first prize, US Bunting decorates the upper half, and Warren Heustis of Belmont and George Page of Boston judge vegetables and flowers. Entries rise for bicycle races on Wheelmen's Day, and evening hours boost attendance. admission is 25 cents, cheaper than nearby fairs, with an enhanced vaudeville program before the grand stand.
Now is a good time to frame school diplomas and for the next thirty days every student bringing in their diploma will receive a free erecting. Our work is first class and prices very low. George E. Maker at 2 John Street near Merrimack Street. Telephone.
Byrne Brothers present New Eight Bells with a revolving ship and other novelties. McCarthy La Rose MCarthy lead the laughs with Maude McCarthy and Clayton sisters shining in song and dance. Martellos astonish with bicycle tricks and deft acrobatics delight all. Schiller Stock company opens a week with Falsely Accused and added acts by Chappelle sisters Granat Kennedy Jaynes Russell. Matinees begin Tuesday.
The Fritz company, rehearsing two weeks at the Savoy Theatre, departs today for Rockland Massachusetts for a two night stand starting Monday. After a string of one night engagements the troupe returns to Lowell to appear Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Opera House. Miss Manola, in excellent health, remains the star with a voice as strong and sweet as ever. Lowell’s support and management back the tour, with hopes for a successful run and a return engagement in Lowell.
A fraternal fireball of union locals met in Middle street hall to condemn a builder for employing non union labor against a pledge to hire only union men. Loom Fixers prepared for the national convention with Lowell delegates named. Street Pavers and Rammers admitted seven delegates to the Trades council. Court General Butler F of A discussed important matters. Ladd and Whitney Ladies of G A R hosted a reception for Mary B Emery and thanked Sister Hobbs for hospitality at a Chelmsford lawn party.
The father of a family of summer girls is now living in a normal, settled routine with his household and family cat, reflecting a peaceful domestic state.
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