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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1901
Page
8
Rain ceased about noon Saturday with a sticky sultry afternoon. Forenoon yesterday was cloudy and threatening, with a heavy protracted shower in the afternoon. A fine sunset and pleasant night followed. Today is ideal with readings at 5 p.m. 7 a.m. 1 p.m. showing temperature 76 67 77 and barometer 29.79 29.75 29.72.
Boston reports fair conditions for Massachusetts tonight and Tuesday with light north to west winds.
C Frank Scott and other deputy wardens received orders from the Massachusetts fish and game commission stating it is not incumbent to enforce the Sunday fishing law. Prosecutions pending will be withdrawn, though arrests may occur in ponds closed to Sunday fishing or in brooks where fishing is prohibited. Deputies are instructed to observe the order and not prevent August trout fishing unless otherwise ordered.
Lewis Columbus was removed from Middlesex Street station Saturday evening around 9 o clock by ambulance to Emergency hospital after sustaining a scalp wound. Police recorded the event and transported the injured man for treatment at the city hospital.
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad offers a Friday excursion on August 9 from Lowell Chelmsford and Concord Junction by special train to Newport. Round trip tickets are $1.25. Newport promises ample time to visit points of interest, with transport by carriage or electric cars to parts of the city and nearby estates and walks.
The Welch Light Infantry M V M met Sunday in Huntington hall ward room with 35 members. Capt. Charles Connors was named president and T W Keleher secretary. They planned to celebrate in royal old time style and set a meeting for August 11 at 2 o'clock to finalize arrangements.
The California Minstrels headline at Lakeview Theatre with all new songs jokes and costumes produced under James Gorman. Comedians include Arthur Rigby Harry Codaire the Knox Brothers and John Harty. A fine quartet and Prof Lurrey's orchestra. Two performances daily afternoon and evening.
The article lists upcoming band concerts with dates and locations. Aug. 7 North common 8 to 10 p m. Aug. 11 South common 8 to 10 p m. Aug. 18 Fort Hill park 3 to 5 p m. Aug. 25 South common 8 to 10 p m.
The crown prince of Germany plays the violin, and the note expresses hope the prince will not imitate the Emperor Nero in any other respect, aiming to set a prudent example for the German people.
Hood's Medicated Soap cleanses purifies and stimulates the skin soothes irritations allays inflammations heals eruptions prevents putrefaction in sores and wounds lessens danger of infection by cutaneous absorption. It makes the skin active and healthy. Sold by druggists trial size ten cents full size twenty five cents Hood Co Lowell Mass.
At a Trades and Labor council meeting 120 delegates joined the roll call as divisions formed for Labor Day parade spots. Unions split into four groups with Building Trades and smaller unions leading, textile and federated unions next, and Building Trades last. Numerous specific craft representatives list parade placements and a plan to address every union. Chief Marshal Delehanty announced staffing with J. Bert Williams and Patrick Fitzgerald.
Lowell William E Livingston transfers to Frank G Ealy a lot on Living ston avenue for 1. Thomas Totten sells Dane street land with buildings to Morindas Hetu for 1. Clarence W Whidden trustee sells Josiah B French estate on Howard street for 3250 to Abraham Wolff. Franklin D Russell transfers Dayton street lot to August Mennier. Amadee Jean sells Ennell street land with buildings to Frederic Labourche. Constant Henette sells Austin street land to Amadee Ar chambeault for 1. Robert G Bartlett sells Westford street lot to Sarah A Mc Carthy. Frank D Hill sells Aiken avenue land with buildings to Leslie G Hill for 1. Thomas C Lee trustee sells West Chester street lot to Charles W Haworth for 1. Adelaide A Folsom guardian sells Edwin E Foster estate on Fifth street to Francis B Roark for 3420.
The mayor took a holiday amid heated debate over city loans exceeding 100000. Citizens and council members argue over paving choices macadam versus granite and smooth paving, while the mayor weighs potential vetoes without signaling a decision.
The Kitson Machine company of Lowell ships picking and opening machinery to Columbus Power mill. Lowell Weaving Company lists officers and major stockholders with fixed capital of 30000 and assets totaling 115825.13. Merrimack Manufacturing of Lowell reports annual meeting June 28 1901 with directors Lyman Lovering Wigglesworth Ayer and major assets totaling 5028739.24. Major shareholders include Ayer Mills Rogers Wigglesworth and Day & Co.
Sarah Shields of Dingley Street Navy Yard fell on Sunday morning breaking her right arm. She was taken by ambulance to Emergency hospital. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as strengthening the stomach and preventing indigestion.
Rev J M Craig preaches at First Presbyterian on Wonders Ancient amid Christian from Acts ii 19 arguing miracles fit Bible system, that miracles may arise with divine plan, and that belief rests on testimony and possibility of direct divine action. He contrasts Christ’s teachings with ancient philosophy and notes human capacity to unite with God through the Spirit.
Rev. Linn E. Wheeler of New Brunswick preached at First Baptist yesterday using Abigail's words to David to argue for a bound life with God. He compared Abigail's intercession to modern faith, science, and philosophy, linking it to spiritual and moral life amid global and domestic tensions.
Rev. Mr. McNally of Worthen Street Baptist preached from Revelation 21 6 on the nature of salvation. He traced God s love from Adam to Christ and urged that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ and each person s own will to accept it. Whosoever will may come and take of the water of life freely.
Rev. R A Beard D D of Boston preached at Kirk Street Church on The Progress of Civilization Under Christianity. He contrasted peacetime morals with those under pagan worship and argued that nations would soon abandon war despite recent conflicts.
The first annual picnic of the men of the First Primitive Methodist church was held at Stearns's grove Chelmsford Center. Boys and girls raced in events won by A Olsen E Culpen George Priestley A Martin B Fielding Orpah Sutcliffe Albert Asquith and others. Special cars arrived late but the event concluded with fishing for coppers and candy and peanuts.
A First Spiritualist society picnic at Earnscliffe Grove Chelmsford Street drew over 200 with Methuen and Lowell visitors. After a shortened baseball due to fading light, races and social time followed supper. The event closed with Auld Lang Syne as the committee led by F H Coggeshall and associates arranged games and songs.
A correction states Dr Pool's team was captured by Conductor Murphy of a Lake View car, not Mr Shattuck. Unable to leave his car Murphy watched the team and Shattuck, with Dr Marren, drove them in, so the credit belongs to Murphy the conductor not Shattuck.
Farmers face frequent cuts stings and sprains with distressing frequency. Dr Thomas Electric Oil promises instant pain relief and urges safe use on the farm.
Masters in Art highlights Ter Borch with ten plates from major galleries in Europe and a Hague portrait. Table Talk offers mid-summer ideas for women with cuisine and hostess tips. The Woman’s Home Companion assembles essays by Brander Matthews and others with fiction, poems, and articles on Old Home Week in Maine and Vermont.
About 40 employees of the J C Ayer Co enjoyed an outing at Crescent camp Mt Pleasant Saturday afternoon. Supt J J Brine's type setters beat Ephraim Concannon's electrotypers 11 to 8 in a six inning game with Williams striking out 11 and Grif fin drawing ire from umpire Regan. A turkey dinner and a literary musical program followed plus a 50 yard race won by George Gray.
The Y M C A announces a second lawn party on the Butler grounds on the 29th with band concerts an orchestra for dancing fireworks fortune telling and ice cream tables. Committees named include illuminations refreshments dancing fireworks and fortune telling led by local volunteers.
Friends and allies believe divine will governs Mrs Nation and would deem paying 148 dollars to free her from jail a wicked act.
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