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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
8
Yesterday and today brought increasing clouds and rain in Massachusetts with a fierce afternoon downpour lasting into the morning. Forecasters predict showers tonight followed by a fair Thursday and warmer conditions in the western portion, with brisk south to southwest winds.
A compact 1901 August item from Lowel Daily Courier reporting routine city happenings. Notes on civic matters, weather, and community updates with emphasis on local figures and upcoming events.
P F Devine manufactures and retails trunks promising low prices. The Two Little Vagrants will headline Labor Day shows at the Opera House on Monday September 2 with matinee and evening performances. A two story brick at 60 Kirk Street is offered to let for a dressmaker boarding house or a physician’s office.
Patrick Crosby of Essex street fell from a tree Tuesday afternoon at the corner of Wyoming avenue and Essex street while sawing a limb for the city. He sustained a broken leg, a broken arm, and severe bruises, and was taken to Melrose hospital.
Postmaster John S. Hall and his wife depart August 17 for the White mountains staying at the Gramercy house Bethlehem for a few weeks. Miss Katie McTagne of Yonkers New York spends a month visiting relatives here. Money orders can now be drawn at the North Chelmsford post office on Canada Cuba and the Philippine Islands. Edwin Davis and wife visited Lawrence Sunday. Local baseball fans anticipate the mill game between the combers and wool sorters this Saturday afternoon at George C Moore's mill.
The Nabnasset grounds hosted a 300 plus attendance Sunday for a pleasant picnic. Boats and launches were provided by W. C. Edwards and L. J. Ellinwood, with Geo. C. Moore lending the grounds, hall, and amenities. A hearty supper followed, coffee and lemonade praised, and after supper games featured. Notable residents and plans for upcoming trips were noted as well.
An advertisement argues that overwork harms health and that keeping digestion and nerve function in balance is essential. It promotes Peptiron as a pea iron tonic containing iron, manganese, pepsin and phosphates to strengthen the stomach, improve appetite, and support restful sleep, prepared by C. I. Hood Co. in Lowell, Mass. Sold by all druggists for $1.
Charles J. Glidden of Lowell reports a seven day London to Paris leg in a Napier autocar, detailing route notes, car specs, and bold daily mileages. He notes English roads, dust clouds, and the hope that American roads could rival Europe’s for such touring cars. He plans to continue to Folkestone for cross-channel travel to Normandy and Brittany.
At yesterday's health board meeting Cornelius A Daly faced a complaint for signing a death certificate in a case lacking a physician. E Fronteau sought a permit for a stable on John street avenue but remonstrants blocked approval. A C Wheelock did not appear. prosecution authorized over failure to follow orders to improve Middlesex and Chapel streets property sanitary conditions. The notice ends with an advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to keep bowels regular.
A 17 year old, Rob ert Christie, is charged with violating city ordinances by playing base ball in a public street in Lowell on August 5, 1901. He was awakened with a warrant and brought to police headquarters as the case proceeds in court.
A burglar attempted to enter J. A. Wrights home at 526 School street at 1 15 am Monday. A faithful watchdog alarmed the occupant, who found the torn screen but no entry or clues to the intruder.
Myra J. Tuller of Kansas City recounts giving Postum Food Coffee to three coffee drinkers without disclosing the switch. The pot was boiled twenty minutes, producing cups praised as fine coffee. She credits Postum with improving her health and hopes to free others from coffee slavery.
Boston Herald correspondent notes no wage reductions planned in Fall River cotton mills. Lowell officials and directors deny discussions of cuts though mills faced higher cotton costs. Several mills paid mid-summer dividends with Appleton and Massachusetts declaring semiyearly 3 percent. Boott showcases new buildings and machinery reflecting progress despite not passing the summer dividend. If cotton crops and prices stay normal, wage reductions are not expected.
Editor of the Citizen publishes a letter from George W. Poorbe denying any intention to run for Legislature from ward 5. He urges a clear field for others, laments municipal corruption, praises self-made workers, and hopes to restore health to resume his law practice after serving the Republican party.
The N Y N H R R offers a special train excursion to Newport on Friday August 9 at a popular round trip rate of 1.25. Tickets are limited and the trip promises a day at the famous watering place with expected strong patronage. Burdock Blood Bitters claim to relieve indigestion by strengthening the stomach.
Pierre Framand was arrested by police inspectors for the larceny of $106 from Charles E. Paille. Framand, who worked for Paille, confessed to spending the money on trips to Boston and Nashua, saying he found it in Paille's pocketbook. He denied stealing it, claiming he found it beside Paille's wagon in the long pocketbook. Two weeks prior, the pocketbook fell from Paille's pocket during a ride. Framand wore new clothes and more money, prompting police to investigate after he became elusive.
General order 33 commends Patrolman Thomas H. Fitzgerald for cool courageous and prompt action during the Whitcomb barn fire on Varnum avenue the night of Aug 4 1901. His brave work helped save animals and property and earned praise from citizens. A resident letter praises his unassuming vigor and quick actions at the scene.
At a city police board meeting minor business was approved including transferring John H. Clark & Co. liquor licenses from Dummer street to Middlesex and South streets. New licenses granted to Mary Mitchell Fred W. Armstrong and others. revocations for W. G. Shipley John McGarrell and Joseph Delphond. special officers appointed. warrants revoked for M J Devine and George De Roche r. A sixth class license for a druggist to Charles Trombly was granted with addresses listed.
Patsey Sweeney, the pugilist, pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Richard W. Smith in Manchester police court. He paid a $10 fine plus costs after an incident at The Pines near the lake on Sunday with Billy Gardner and others. Sweeney allegedly struck first but surrendered when cornered by Chief Hall.
Vermont Old Home Week runs August 12 to 17 with reduced tickets from New England cities via White River Junction and Central Vermont Railway to Burlington St Albans Montpelier Barre and intermediate points. The Central Vermont and Grand Trunk line offer route to Buffalo exposition. Round trip fare 15 dollars with stopovers at Lake Champlain Montreal Thousand Islands and St Lawrence River. For tickets and travel info contact T H Hanley N E P A 306 Washington St Boston Mass.
Tenements to let in all parts of the city in the best repair at low prices. Centralville 5 rooms $8.00. Central ville 2 rooms $4.50. Highlands 8 and 4 rooms $7.00 and $8.00. Belvidere 5 rooms $8.00. near Northern depot 4 rooms $9.00. Ayer City six-room cottage $8.00. Apply to T. H. Elliott, 64 Central street.
Dr Charles H Utter of Panama Colombia writes of a sixteen year old girl with dysentery failing all treatments until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used. Within eight hours she improved, in three days walked, and after one week recovered completely. Sold by all druggists.
With 95 degree heat in town the piece extols steamboat travel to the sea. It praises the New Brunswick excursion steamer from Union wharf Boston with its new equipment, promenade decks, dining saloon and ample state rooms. It runs daily except Saturday at 10 30 A M and a Saturday matinee at 2 P M from North ferry.
One of the finest sea trips from Boston costs $10 one way or $18 round trip for about 1000 miles. Trips depart Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 3 p m, take about 87 hours, with Philadelphia arrival Monday morning and Boston return Wednesday morning. Secure staterooms early. business card from Geo F Tilton. Also a baseball note: someone muffed a fly and should be encouraged to muff all nuisances.
The advertisement asserts that medical food should be used to stimulate digestion and bowel movements. It promotes Father John's Medicine as a gentle laxative and nourishing remedy for all ages, claiming no opium or injurious drugs and that the $1 size offers three times the 50 cent size.
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