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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
8
Yesterday rain ended by 1 p m with heavy late hour. Today features a clear sky with a brisk breeze and pleasant air. Massachusetts forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with light south to northwest winds.
The August 8 1901 issue of the Lowell Daily Courier presents local news briefs, notices, and community updates from Lowell Massachusetts with period reporting voice and concise items.
The city ad shows Try Hornes coal and Burn Wilsons coal with Dows Diarrhoea and Cholera Syrup praised after over twenty five years. The first car for the Lowell to Boston electric line via Woburn arrived in Lowell yesterday, routed over the Billerica path and sent to Middlesex street sheds ahead of opening.
City health officials note unease over diphtheria but deem the threat not alarming. Emphasizing strong bodies and pure blood, the piece recommends Father John’s Medicine as a safe tonic to boost vitality, resist disease, and avoid opiates or alcohol.
The Mohairs field eleven with captain Thomas Southam facing East Bostons at East Boston on Saturday August 10. The Mohair reserves and Chelsea on Chelmsford Street grounds also host a match the same day with captain B Southam leading a squad including Nelson Scholes Nelson Humphriss Saunders Harrison Favor Fielding McGowen Waite.
George Wigley of Lawrence was charged in Lawrence police court with a third offence of drunkenness. He received a three month sentence to Middlesex house of correction.
A Chicago investigator warns dealers are using cheating peach baskets with false bottoms. More than half of down town vendors are cited. Red gauze and overripe fruit are used to mislead buyers while paper is stuffed in basket bottoms to conceal true quantities.
The article advises lighter fat intake and more easily digestible foods during hot weather. It recommends one meat meal daily and a breakfast of Grape-Nuts with cream, Postum Coffee, lemon, fruit, and thin butter on wheat bread. The plan promises greater daily comfort and should be continued through hot days.
Corp. D. B. Dewar of Lowell writes from Manila praising American rule, noting improvements since the occupation, wages in the police and military, and his own plan to return home after six months unless a lucrative offer keeps him. He mentions Gen. MacArthur and Gen. Chaffee, the city’s change, and a Filipino in praise of U.S. governance. July 6, 1901.
The administrator of Jeremiah Conley's estate files a case in Cambridge alleging undue influence by Rev. John McKenna and Bernard D. O Connell in transferring funds from Conley to the priests. The action seeks $20,000 with heirs in New Hampshire and Ireland named. case set for Lowell Superior Court October term.
A electric car caused a street mêlée on upper Merrimack street. A horse hitched to a carriage with a ten year old girl toppled the rig. The girl was shaken but not seriously injured and taken to 806 Merrimack street. The runaway horse halted near a brewer’s wagon and a rag cart, after the harness broke and the canopy toppled. The child’s father, grocer George Frapier of Hampshire street, retrieved her.
Late yesterday afternoon W H Ward left his horse and buggy outside a Chelmsford store. The horse bolted toward Ward's home, struck a telephone pole while turning a corner, tearing a wheel and damaging the harness. The animal then fled to the stable at high speed. No injuries were reported.
John J. Keating, a sportsman and dog fancier, owned a brindle bulldog with a cropped tail and ears. After drinking heavily he walked the dog down Prescott street from Merri, listing to port as he moved southwest, in a scene brief and local to the street.
Leaders of various Republican ward organizations met informally at general headquarters in Shattuck's block on Central street last night to discuss the political situation and plan ahead.
A dispute between a man and his bull terrier near D B Knowlton’s office escalated into a crowd scene and blood spilled. Keating, attempting a finish fight, returned and released the dog causing a second clash. Officer J J Sullivan arrested both. Keating charged with drunkenness.
Walter A. Leigh former treasurer of Success Worsted Company in North Chelmsford plans a lengthy stay abroad. He will spend a week with his sister Mrs Stevens in Boston, sail to England for several weeks, then proceed to South Africa to work in the ivory business.
James Whitehead of Salem, a brake man on the Salem freight, slipped from a beef car near the roundhouse on Howard street just before 2 pm. He fractured his right ankle and sprained his left, and was taken by ambulance to St. John’s hospital.
Tuesday in Bath Maine ship carpenter Norton M Sanford 54 fell to his death aboard the Eleanor A Percy. Edward Kiernan 60 drowned in Seekonk River Providence while crossing a bridge. Edwin Potter 11 drowned bathing Annapolis New York. His father drowned there 10 years earlier. Philip J Hoaffer violinist who toured with Jenny Lind died near Yorktown at 88. The United Traction Company of Cleveland linked to 3 cent fares and universal transfers. Mayor Tom L Johnson involved.
One of the finest sea trips out of Boston for a small amount of money is on an iron twin screw steamer of the Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Company. Leaves Boston Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 3 p.m. about 500 miles and 37 hours. Costs $10 one way or $18 round trip. Round trip offers Saturday departure and Monday arrival in Philadelphia, return by 3 p.m. Wednesday to Boston. Steamer capacity is high. secure staterooms in advance. Advertising material available from Geo. F. Tilton in Boston for 2 cent stamp.
The Ben J. Franklin Debating Club met last night in Shattuck block. After routine business a debate on restricting Chinese immigration was held. The affirmative was upheld by Jennings and Cooney, the negative by Murphy and Begley, with judges and house ruling in favor of the negative.
A special excursion train to Newport departs Lowell Friday August 9 at 8 05 a m with stops at Chelmsford and Concord Junction. Return set for 6 p m the same day. Round trip tickets are limited and priced at 1 25 dollars.
Trades and Labor Council seeks exclusive Labor Day use of the South common with booths revenue and city services. City solicitor says commons must remain for the people and bans exclusive control. officials defer decision after a lengthy discussion and a ruling is awaited.
The article promotes a $2 one way and $3.50 round trip rail and steamship service from Boston to New York with a stop in Providence. Departures occur Monday Wednesday and Friday from South Station at 3:00 or 3:42 PM, arriving in New York by 7:30 AM. Steamers return from Pier 35 East River at 5 PM on Tue Thu Sat. Round trips allow a five day stop in New York. reservations advised through George F. Tilton, C. P. A., Boston.
Mrs Walter Wood of Watertown New York visits her brother C H Gif ford in High street. Miss Alice Bunce of Worcester stays with relatives the Misses Bunce in High street. Je L Douglass and family vacationed at Peak s Island Maine. Thus far 191 dogs licensed with more under watch by Constable Wright.
Louis C. Earle of Lexington was arrested in G. W. Spaulding’s grocery Tuesday night after a month of Spaulding losing money kept as change. Two officers hid in the store. Earle entered about 9 pm, found the hidden cash, and was held in $500 for the grand jury next October. If he fails, he goes to East Cambridge jail.
In Wilmington and nearby towns, a lawn social by the M E church drew many residents though entertainers disappointed. Mrs. Charles H. Stevens visited relatives in West Somerville, while electrics run to Woburn with Morton Heyden paying the nickel. Leontine M. McCarthy wed Sydney C. Buck at Malden M E church and plan to host friends after September 20. George E. Carter and wife and Lawrence C. Swain and wife visit Maine. Mrs Addie N. Ames resigns from the post office, with assistant Harry N. Ames praised for cordial manners. Albert T. Eames, born in Wilmington, died July 25 at 45 years 7 months 15 days, after 27 years at Union Ice Boston, last 18 as superintendent. Survived by widow and daughters Elsie M. and Minarva Eames. Funeral July 27 at 45 Green Street with Rev. Walter H. Rollins, Wilmington. Interment Wilmington.
Two Roxbury youths Harry Canney and Charles Inman drowned while canoeing on the Sudbury river near Wayland on Wednesday. They were part of a camping party that included Edward Healey and Patrick Collins. Inman’s body found in late afternoon, Canney recovered at night. The tragedy shocked families as Mr. Inman travels in Mexico and locals recall Charlie’s athletic and musical talents.
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