A comprehensive overview of the current events and pressing issues in Limerick City, touching upon topics such as the city’s ongoing fever epidemic, the need for drastic sanitary reform, mayoral candidates, St. John’s Hospital fundraising efforts, and the health of prominent prisoner Mr Flanagan. Additionally, it highlights local happenings related to the Cork Exhibition, St. John’s Boat Club’s forthcoming lecture, the successful Killaloe races, the progress of St. Joseph’s Church’s funding efforts, and a fund for the family of the late Mr John Mullane. Read on to uncover a detailed impression of a diverse range of subjects, reflecting the spirit and challenges of Limerick during this period.

The recent outbreak of fever in Limerick followed important reports from Sir Acheson M’Cullagh and Dr M’Grath about the necessity for drastic sanitary reform. Overcrowding, filth, and poverty were attributed as major causes of illness, such as typhoid. A thorough overhaul of the city’s entire sanitary system is essential, including supplying proper sanitation accommodations.

In terms of mayoralty, the present Mayor, Mr J.F. Barry, has announced that he will not seek re-election. Several candidates have been considered, such as Messrs. John Guinane and Ralph Nash.

Regarding St. John’s Hospital, the annual collection in aid of the hospital will be held on the 28th, with appeals to the generosity of the citizens to reduce the institution’s debt and provide care for the sick poor.

Regarding Mr Flanagan’s health, updates have confirmed that the ailing Corofin Coercion prisoner is progressing satisfactorily.

Regarding the Cork Exhibition, a desire exists for organizing at least one large excursion from the city, as it is a national project.

With regard to St. John’s Boat Club, Rev. James O’Neill will deliver an interesting lecture on “The Land of Loveliness” next Friday evening, which will likely cover experiences in New Zealand.

In the case of Killaloe races, the arrangements were exemplary, and the event was highly enjoyable despite a few heavy showers.

St. Joseph’s Church is making satisfactory progress in collecting funds through the country to aid the building of a new church.

Lastly, a fund is being opened for the maintenance of the family of the late Mr John Mullane. Limerick citizens’ generosity has been appealed to, as Mr Mullane’s tragic death left his wife and four children totally unprovided for.

Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph – Saturday 20 September 1902