06 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Lowell Sun
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1894
Page
1
The article notes a local school board debate over appointing Miss Keyes as permanent principal of the training school. Republicans argue for her qualification, urging a clear decision at the next meeting, while Democrats advocate for her retention or replacement if unqualified.
Remains of Ethel G Thompson arrived from Charles Town and were buried at Edson cemetery. George W Beard was brought from Chelsea for interment in Bison cemetery. Mary Ann Maguire’s funeral moved from 43 Abbott Street to St Peter's Church for a high Mass and burial at Catholic cemetery. Rev Fr McManus presided with T F Molloy directing the choir. bearers included Timothy O'Dwyer and others. cortege passed to Catholic cemetery for final rites.
A Busy Day at the Bijou features Mary Crandall leading a strong company in a bright farce with songs and dances. Warry Crandall stars as Peter Schultz with Clara Pryce as Gracie Taffy, Frank Walsh, Frank Weinmann, and others delivering lively character turns. Miss Susie Noward returns in Nell the Wanton as six distinct roles, with extras like a Palka burlesque and cabinet photos for seats. An Ole Olson horse act and Lottie Williams as Genie cap the program. printing offered by the Sup office.
Long Lowell trial ends day with defense arguing third count lacks proof while prosecution emphasizes Garvey’s role in voter registration. Evidence centers on Bennett's court and Donaghue's registration, with testimonies from Garvey, Meade, and Harris. Jury to decide if Garvey aided false representation or acted as accessory in a Ward One political case.
The Herald representative team hosted a Boston visit to Lowell with a strong lineup led by Jan Rice and bowling editor Lemon. After a lively start and rally, Lowell fell just short, losing by 23 pins as the visitors impressed crowds at the Highland club and later dined with the local press. Walter W. Johnson led Lowell with solid marks, while Myers struggled but spectators packed the alleys for a spirited open-house event.
City council to be asked to authorize new Bartlett School and new building sites. Board notes elects and transfers for kindergarten and training school positions. Contingent debate on Miss Keyes versus Miss Wilson for training school principal, adjournment denied, next meeting to decide.
The column lists varied items from a special common council meeting to clergy changes, local births and deaths, wage cuts at Merrimack mills, a dye house shift, rail and street work, new rooms and a drug store setup, social club prizes, a birth anniversary celebration, court decrees, arrivals in Little Rock tied to Erie Company, and planned extensions of the Southwestern Telephone system.
A long list of obituaries and local notices from Delaware and nearby towns includes Lliva Scott and Joseph Jennett dying at home, Arthur Ashborne and Annie Gilley at home or hospital, plus several small items about police leadership, smallpox cages, and a charity bequest by Rev Dr Frederick Merrick to Ohio Wesleyan University. Also mentions a printing reminder for THE Sun.
The store will be closed Tuesday through Friday evenings at 6 o'clock until March.
Emuel J. Drain aged 9 or 10, son of Joan Drain who runs a Gorham street variety store, vanished from Wingmen street yesterday. Two boys saw him near Hale's brook and later near the Fair Grounds before his body was recovered in a canal off Newhall Street. Parents mourn. rumor of police chief nomination discussed at the council. Police court adjourned with sentences for drunkenness and larceny. Arthur Ashburn, 43, found dying in his Fayette Street room. he died about an hour after being discovered. Local ad notices close with Eagle Brand Formosa tea offer at 30c per pound.
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