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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1901
Page
8
Weather notes describe humid Saturday afternoon and night with light showers that helped. A brisker shower later did good. Friday was fine with easterly breezes keeping temperatures agreeable. Current readings show barometer 30.05 and temperatures 78 in the afternoon after 65 at 1 PM.
The city newspaper issue from August 19, 1901 presents local news items and notices typical of a Monday edition, including community updates, brief reports, and public notices.
The city notes an early September bicycle meet on the fair grounds directed by the Middlesex North Agriculture Society. The Boott cotton mills are installing many spinning frames supplied by Howard & Bullough American Machine Co of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, as reported by the Textile Manufacturers' Journal.
Multiple land transfers recorded in Lowell and nearby areas. Clarence W. Whidden trustee deeds include parcels on Railroad and Orchard streets totaling $476. Whidden to Wheelock and Elliott list Orchard street lots with low $1 sums. Other transfers cover Lakeview Avenue and Dane Avenue, with prices from $1 to $1,400. Transactions also log Bleachery street lot to Sewall and Easthers to Austin and Barton through several deeds.
The Bellman Social Club held a banquet and dance in Bay State hall. Prominent Scandinavians organized it with Swedish and American flags and abundant flowers. Fritz Holmes oversaw refreshments and Frederick O. Benson acted as floor director and toast master.
Fred A. Pendleton a bridge worker was found peering through a house window on Cushing Street early Sunday while intoxicated. The frightened woman woke her brother, Pendleton fled but was later rounded up by Officer Flannagan and jailed for drunkenness.
A bay horse owned by a man claiming to be G. W. Prouty of Gorham Street collapsed with colic at the entrance to Fort Hill Park on Rogers Street yesterday afternoon. After several failed attempts to move it, the animal dropped dead on the spot and was removed by the Lowell Rendering Company.
The Merrimack corporation began an addition to its finishing room with Cyrus Barton as the main foundation contractor. Sub-contractors from the Builders' Exchange include C. F. & J. B. Varnum for carpentry, Joseph Jalbert for brick work, and Frank L. Weaver for roofing. The project is to be completed in sixty days.
Fire destroyed a barn housing about 60 tons of hay and farming implements on the Marsh farm in West Chelmsford. The farm is occupied by a man named Fost and owned by George C. Moore of North Chelmsford.
Mrs. W. Stratton of this city won the Hotel Bellevue cup in a golf tournament at Mt. Vernon New Hampshire. Twenty five contestants competed in the event.
Berlin news from German East Africa reports seven persons died within seven days due to lion attacks at Dar es Salaam. The fatalities highlight ongoing dangers from large predators in the region and prompt safety concerns for residents and travelers.
Reverend A E Wilson condemned the Knickerbocker Athletic Club tragedy as demoralizing to youth and society. He criticized police and lawmakers for licenses and warned against glamorizing the fatal bout while urging church and city leaders to actively oppose such violence and protect public virtue.
The group has shown a remarkable response to the jubilee invitation and made a memorable demonstration of their faith.
State officers hunt alleged wife murderer Blondin from Matane to Little Matane Quebec as locals with little English aid search fields and berry patches. A $500 reward could shift locals, though notices omit pay. watchers sweep woods along the St Lawrence.
Complaints over the Willow Dales diving horse exhibition prompt the Lowell Humane Society and Boston Society to investigate. An agent and local representatives visited the show, ordered the dark horse to be withheld briefly, and moved the platform to provide 11 feet of water. Further action may follow if cruelty is proven. Mr Richardson will return home next week.
Ward and Curran bring a strong vaudeville bill to Lakeview Theatre this week. The tour includes a new act by Ward and Curran with light comedy and ballad singing by Curran, plus a capable supporting company featuring Annie Wilmuth the yodler W N Reed the Lozells daring bar performers and Mabelle Delberg soubrette.
Dr Samuel Patenaude of Lowell, fined 125 dollars in Burlington Vermont for illegally removing a body from a grave while a student, returned home after settling all obligations. He explained he went to Burlington to liqudate debts, that he and fellow students moved the body to the college, and praised Burlington officers for fair treatment.
Dr Rix led a service at All Saints Chelmsford with organ music described as divine harmony. After a sermon by Rev Waters, the rector plans to repeat the same order at the 6 30 service next Sunday.
A sunny Sunday afternoon at Fort Hill park featured an ideal concert by the American band directed by P. J. Burleigh. Thousands gathered to enjoy music, cool breezes, and recreation as families relaxed on the slopes and grounds.
The notice lists donations to the Fresh Air Fund including Thimble club Pawtucketville MUUCH si cejo eas the fair in Tewksbury Loweller school pupils and individuals Louise Smith Katharine Avon Emma Petion and A A B J A with varied amounts totaling several dollars.
Members of the Glendon club hosted Major M. D. Brown and friends at a Saturday clambake at their camp on Varnum landing. The event featured club quartet songs and remarks by John F. Bateman Frank Brown William Brown Dr W L Rombough H C Moore F C Nichols William Bulmer Charles Phelps Alexander Smith of this city and A C Delano of Boston.
Roman Catholics in Lowell marked the close of the Holy Year ending Feb 18 with confessions and communions across many parishes. Thousands completed the Jubilee requirements by visiting four churches or in processions, as nightly services and late confessionals filled venues. No special closing services were held beyond processions at St Joseph's and St Jean Baptiste.
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad offers a Saturday excursion to Cottage City on August 24 from Lowell with stops at Chelmsford and Concord Junction. Riders connect to a Vineyard Sound steamer to Martha's Vineyard for a full rail and water trip with time at Cottage City for Vine yard Haven and Edgartown. Round trip tickets are $1.50 and highly limited.
Mose Jacobs, famed king of the newsboys, wed Elizabeth Buck in Omaha and returned with her to Des Moines. The 31 year old, whose career spans decades on Iowa streets, has earned praise from Senators Allison and Dolliver and Gov. Shaw. His paper route empire and news business boosted by real estate gains have built a fortune near seventy five thousand dollars.
Timothy Curtin twenty, and Joseph Hayden twenty three, were arrested by Officer Tilton on Central street Saturday afternoon during an exhibition of the manly art. Curtin resisted when interfered with, and Graves aided Tilton. Curtin faced assault and drunkenness charges, Hayden was booked for drunkenness.
John Boyle, aged 12, suffered a dislocated right elbow from a fall from a fence on South street Saturday. He was taken to Emergency hospital where the injury was dressed and his residence is on South street.
Joseph Lessenleau was taken to St John's hospital Saturday for treatment of blood poisoning in a knee caused by a cut while chopping wood three weeks ago.
A brief item notes a signature from CA STOTT associated with a product slogan The Kind You Have Always. Details remain minimal, but the mention places STOTT and the brand in focus for readers. The text suggests advertising material or trademark context without broader context.
In Faulkner Field a heated 5 to 4 loss for the T. R. & T. club of North Billerica to the Jog Alongs of Watertown. A third inning melee followed ticket confusion with Watertown urging free admission, resulting in injuries and a delayed game but play resumed after order was restored.
In North Tewksbury the Baptist church held no services yesterday. Worshippers joined First Congregational church at the Centre. Former resident John Spaulding spoke at an open air service on the common. Talbot French returned from Stoughton. Jeannette Carley visited Stoneham. A hayfield blaze caused by Frank Meer’s spark damaged woodlot and a house, with aid from state hospital fire apparatus saving much wood and hay.
In West Groton on Saturday, West Groton defeated the Unions 7 to 5 amid a large crowd. Batting orders featured Milar, Hartford If, McGlinchy, Collins, Clouthier, Morsess, Hennessy, Burrell, Manchester for West Groton and Boynton, Quigley, Gordon, McCue, Darling, O Connell, Constantino, F McGlinchy, Murray for the Unions.
At the Unitarian vestry a farewell for Mr and Mrs Arthur W Allen before their move to Everett drew about 50 parish members. Music featured Mrs Edgar F Parkhurst and Arthur M Warren with cornet solos by Thomas Parkhurst. Light refreshments were served. thanks went to Chelmsford friends. Town Treasurer BE W Sweetser will request funds to replenish the municipal strong box.
Chief inspector reports 52 306 complaints about letters 41 056 in closures and 47 949 packages amid vast U S mail flow. Yet risks seem tiny given 8 000 000 000 items processed yearly and few losses in money orders. Robberies and thefts cited as context. overall, immunity from loss appears remarkable. Chicago Record Herald.
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