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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
10
Yesterday and night cooled with an east wind and a lively shower this morning. Forenoon was dull and showery. Temperature ranged from 67 to 77 degrees with a barometer around 29.72 to 29.79. Indications show generally fair weather tonight and Sunday with fresh to brisk southwest winds in Massachusetts.
Alfred E. Jones of Everett, Massachusetts, running for lieutenant governor on the Socialist Labor party ticket, will address the public Sunday afternoon at 2 30 on South Common. All are invited. Also notice Burn Wilson coal and Dows Diarrhoea and Cholera Syrup advertised as remedies.
Meeting set for Monday to decide whether to rebuild the Fifield Tool Company or wind up its affairs after a devastating fire. Directors propose a new stock issue of 200000 to fund rebuilding, insurance money insufficient to cover losses, risking permanent closure if rejected.
Miss Sarah Foster of Bridge street will spend two weeks in Brockton. Mrs. J W Perham and daughter Maud Perham left for Sussex New Brunswick to visit relatives. Charles Howe’s bicycle was stolen from outside Odd Fellows hall while at a meeting upstairs. Visitors to the Buffalo exposition praise the display. The current tax rate is 14 dollars per thousand, up 50 cents from 1900.
Frank L Preventiy was arrested Thursday for setting fire to his former employer William H Wales's barn in Greenwood Street Oak Hill. He pleaded guilty to arson in police court Friday morning with Wales as the only witness estimating $1000 loss. Judge Kennedy remanded him to await grand jury in $2000 bonds.
A Lowell city report surveys varied opinions on council approved loans not tied to public need. Statements from Dow, Anderson, Judge Pickman, Weaver, Fay, Harvey urge cautious spending, veto risk, and favor multi-site bath houses, smoother paving, and delayed large expenditures.
A table shows the representation allotted to local Republicans for fall conventions, outlining the number of delegates each district will send and indicating the distribution to be read with interest by party members and observers alike.
A surprise gathering occurred at Joe Whitely's Fifth Avenue home last night with games and refreshments. During the event a carbuncle ring bearing his full name was presented, marking the highlight of the party before it adjourned in the early morning hours.
A Free Lance note explains that the King pays taxes under protest, claiming exemption yet contributing to rates. Windsor farm land lies within the borough, demands are issued, royal officials pay just under the amount, and the collector is satisfied without legal action.
A brief health note extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and pleasant in effect. Easy to take, the medicine is advertised as suitable for general stomach and liver relief and available from all druggists.
William Mitchell a 13 year old boot black caused a police stir after stealing two letters from Dr. J C Irish on Central street. He tore a $1222.50 check and claimed another found check as he was questioned, later confessing and returning the torn pieces. He was locked up for the night as officers warned him.
The secretary warned one of two city owned horses should be pensioned or stuffed while both have only three years’ ownership. Overseers had earlier approved a fireworks bill and Hogate attacked a bill for blue berries at 18 cents a box as above market price, with instructions not to approve more such bills.
Our stock provides a wide range of frames to suit all budgets and needs. See our assortment and prices before you buy. We carry the finest and the cheapest options and invite customers to review our stock at the corner of John and Merrimack Streets.
Thomas R Mowbry suffered a scalp wound about two inches long when a heavy wrench fell from a staging above him at the School street gasometer construction. He was treated at the Emergency hospital with three stitches. Michael J Burns crushed toes at home when a large table toppled onto them and also treated at the Emergency hospital. Mrs A Bowdeau, 50, sprained her ankle after a fall on Cheever street and received care at the Corporation hospital.
In the vicinity at the time, bystanders aided a man who was freed after hard work from a entanglement. He was taken to the State hospital where his injuries, not amounting to more than bruises, were dressed and he left for home yesterday morning. Pelletier resides in this city.
At a late meeting the overseers of the poor discussed replacing ambulance horses. Chairman McMahon urged at least two new horses, as current animals are unfit. Officials noted only one usable horse remains, with skepticism about the rest. A requisition for new horses was voted.
Peter Regis aged 19 of 462 Market Street lies in Emergency hospital with a severe head bruise after a dispute with a fellow workman at White's tannery. It is alleged a heavy blow with a piece of iron caused the injury. He was transported by ambulance and is resting comfortably.
William R. Folsom an employee of Lowell Rendering Co had his right foot crushed yesterday morning when a boiler lid fell on it. He was taken to Emergency hospital where the wound was dressed. Folsom lives in South Lowell.
A laborer named Pelletier, employed by Contractor Kelliher, narrowly escaped serious injuries when a cave-in at Chandler's gravel pit in Tewksbury occurred while Kelliher was digging under a bank for a highway graveling contract for the new electric line. Other workmen were in the vicinity.
At a water board meeting a letter from the fire chief requested new hydrants and moving one on Lake View Avenue to the opposite curb due to frequent calls to the dump fire and electric cars requiring pipe cuts. The board granted the request and voted to spend 560 dollars on improvements at the boulevard pumping station.
The Middlesex North Agricultural Society trustees met at the Fairgrounds and outlined preparations for September. Planned events include horse and bicycle races and the Lowell companies will reprise last year’s exhibit with added features.
About 800 members of the Star Outing club danced and enjoyed a pleasant evening at Belle Grove. Atwood's orchestra provided the music for the event.
A party of about 100 ladies from the Lawrence hosiery visited Crystal Lake in North Chelmsford last night aboard a special jumbo electric car for a dance. They were accompanied by the Meadoligian orchestra. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as a safe, pleasant cure, sold by all druggists.
Classified housing notice lists rentals in Centralville Central ville Highlands Belvidere and Ayer City with 4 to 8 rooms at monthly rents from $4.50 to $9.00. Call T. H. Elliott at 4 Central street to apply.
A nightly charity in New York near Tenth street and Broadway distributes bread and coffee to hundreds of hungry unemployed men, with Louis Fleischmann funding the effort for 20 years. The event runs every night year round, drawing orderly crowds even in extreme weather, and boosts his bakery business as a side benefit.
The Philadelphia Inquirer praised Gen. Hancock as the chief victor at Gettysburg, with Reynolds, Meade, and other generals receiving due praise. The Salt Lake Tribune editorializes that Hancock led the field in honoring the battle, while a long blue line of Union soldiers and heroes like Sedgwick, Gibbon, and Sickles earned glory alongside him.
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