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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
8
Clearing indications noted yesterday noon fulfilled late afternoon with pleasant but humid day and cool night. Today fair with a wary note. Barometer around 29.94 to 30.04 inches. Temperature described as 78 to 87 degrees. Boston forecast: fair tonight and Friday with east winds.
The Lowell Daily Courier dated Thursday August 22, 1991 publishes local news briefs, community notices, and regional updates from Lowell and surrounding areas. Includes short summaries of municipal actions and upcoming community events from city departments and local organizations.
The Thompson Hardware company offers a 25 percent reduction on its entire hammock line for the rest of the season. Wording cites duplicate orders as a test of worth. Kennedy's Butter Thin Biscuit is advertised with brand on the package. A Chase-Chace Family reunion is planned in Providence Rhode Island on September 5 at Matthewson Street M E church. A Star of Zowell circle No 382 trolley party at Belle Grove had about 100 couples with Wood's orchestra and concluded at midnight.
Fraternal notes report light refreshments at the Caledonians and a D of L council meeting with remarks by Sister Wyman of Eye Rock Colony. Florence Danforth received an ex-councillor badge. entertainment planned for September. Eirene lodge elected officers for the Eastern Middlesex District session at Bedford on Labor Day, marking its tenth anniversary. Good of the order remarks by Ida Tilton. Gen Fiske lodge program featured solos and readings. Berlin authorities allocate 5000 for an underground railway plan from north to south along Friedrichstrasse.
The article advises campers to bring Grape-Nuts ready to eat or cooked into dishes and notes a popular method of adding Grape-Nuts to coffee for a unique flavor. It also suggests Postum Food Coffee as a coffee substitute for those who cannot digest regular coffee, offering a tasty hot or cold beverage.
Readville Aug 21. Onward Silver led in the final heats to capture the $10,000 Massachusetts stake in a dramatic mile race. Eleata set a stake record in heat two before Onward Silver surged, winning three straight heats. Royal R Sheldon took the 2.05 pace, Edith W. second, The Maid third. Leola claimed the unfinished 2.19 trot title.
Five workers died when a gas explosion tore through the new lake tunnel at Crib No. 3 beneath Lake Erie. The blast shattered the shaft casing, unleashed floodwaters, and hurled two men into the air without serious injury. Thirty men aboard the crib spent hours signaling for help before a tug rescued them at daylight.
The note lists a 2 1/4 mile class pace with three in five pace, purse of 1000 dollars, unfinished items. Entries include Frazier b g by Sphinx with Mc Neary, Red Patchen by Hyde, Tommy Mee b g McCarthy, Darnette blk m Carpenter, The Grazer by byons, St Patrick by McVey, Dandy C by Warrison, Fred H by Noble. Time 2 12%4 and 2 14 mentioned. The Ganges length and drainage area noted.
Five men died and six were badly hurt when the Chicago and Alton westbound Hummer collided with a freight train at Prentice. Passengers suffered only bruises. Among the dead are the passenger train’s engineer Sheehan and fireman Adams. three unknown men rode on the tender. Injured include engineer Wood and trainman Robert Kelly, fireman Mowatt, Charles Marshall, Charles Sims, and William Mason. Cause uncertain though the freight had been in a siding awaiting the passenger and likely edged onto the main line as the passenger approached at high speed, telescoping the smoker car.
A burning oil tank at Atlantic Refining in Point Breeze collapsed today triggering a blaze that sent about 100 firemen workers and bystanders into a wild stampede. The fire confined to two blocks on Passyunk Avenue, with one tank burning and expected to burn out. Lloyd puts losses at 300000 to 400000 dollars.
In Frankfort Kentucky on August 21 physicians were summoned from Louisville to the governor’s mansion where Mrs Beckham wife of the governor lies critically ill. A girl was born at the executive mansion a few days ago and while the morning outlook was not serious her condition has rapidly worsened and recovery is feared.
Frankfort Ky Aug 21 At 8 pm physicians reported Mrs Beckham is alarmingly ill with a temperature of 106 pulse 180 at 1 pm Septicemia and nephritis are the causes She shows slight improvement at 8 pm and retains consciousness and her spirits despite the illness noting her vitality and will power to dispel gloom.
Rome reports the death of Fr. Louis Sauer, minister-general of the Franciscans. He died at Sigmaringen in Prussia on August 21.
Middlesex County residents plan to visit Lowell Labor Bay for a labor trade event. Arrangements include a ball game between moulders and machinists of the Chelmsford Foundry. Wool sorters from George C. Moore’s mill seek a match in the card room. North Chelmsford Yacht Club to hold a deep sea fishing trip next Saturday afternoon, with a prize for the biggest fish.
Amos B Adams and family depart Friday for a ten days outing in Greenfield New Hampshire. Rev E C Bartlett wife and daughter enjoy a Nova Scotia vacation. Architect E R Clark of Lowell relocates this week to a new Bartlett Street home. Sunday morning Central Congregational Church hosts former pastor Rev F M Sprague with his daughter Miss Cora Sprague assisting in the musical portion of the service.
Acton Centre residents note C G Dole’s return and health improvement. School vaccination plans for unvaccinated children. Miss Sarah Laker visits Mrs Almira Laker and friends at church. Miss Lillian Conant visits Mrs EB Conant of Lowell. Nagog house party overflows. Cudworths Mrs Cora Rouillard and husband visit Mrs Margaret Rouillard in town. George Robbins dies in Warren aged son of Elbridge. burial at Woodlawn. Moses Taylor loses a cow. Wilmot Taylor on sick list. Misses Saraf and Sophia Wood visit Newtonville. Mrs Charles Pitman and daughters to Colorado Springs Sept 4. Rev Copping away next Sunday. supply preacher.
Rev. George H. Johnson of John Street Congregational church Lowell delivered sermons Sunday morning and evening on Saints and Sinners and Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread without notes to large appreciative crowds. Birth announced for Charlotte Gertrude daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank E Robbins formerly Pansy Hammond August 8. Mrs David Davies of Roxbury visiting at John P Davis meeting Friday August 23 Daily Prayer Psalm 34 1 22 led by Sydney A Davis.
A Waltham party at a hall led to police action after noise complaints. Mark Mara moves the old marble shop on Bedford street toward the Sheehan building. Two hundred skilled workers from abroad are reportedly employed locally. Walter A. Carr passed the bar exam to practice law in the Commonwealth. The recent circus drew large crowds at the old fair grounds. A home wedding united Miss Margaret Delargy and Dr. Henry J. Walcott Jr. at the Hodges residence in Petersham with Rev. James A. Prendergast officiating. they will reside in Springfield after a brief wedding trip.
On Wednesday afternoon August 28 from 3 to 5 o'clock the cradle roll meets in the vestry with children’s exercises and light refreshments. Mothers are invited to bring all children under six. That evening the Pansy mission band hosts a fan and flot party with a fan drill, recitations and music at 8 o'clock. A display of articles made by members for India will be shown. All are invited to attend and support the children.
In Arlington on August 17 a large gathering of family friends surprised Mrs Lucy J Fletcher formerly of Chelmsford to celebrate her 60th birthday. The event unfolded with warm congratulations and a festive atmosphere as she learned of the celebration.
Friends arrived to celebrate Mrs. Fletcher with evident happiness and mutual recognitions after years apart. Music filled the day as Howard Richardson and his daughter performed on piano, Irene Worthen added a recital, and original verses were read. Flowers and tokens marked the occasion while light refreshments strengthened family ties.
In Knowlton News from Quebec dated August 9 a concert by Miss Estelle Mooney and Miss Cordelia A. Foster, with Mrs. J. Scott, is hailed as the season’s musical event. Foster’s piano work draws high praise, Mooney’s vocal debut praised, and Scott earns an encore. Foster to join Somerville friends in New Hampshire after a Dunham concert.
Bedford notes report George Skelton on vacation to the Pan American exposition and Judge Bigelow back from Pigeon Cove. Rev Frank B. McAllister to resume pulpit duties after vacation on the 28th inst. Burglaries strike M F Mannings shop and the Boston and Maine station. Spaulding’s window was broken but thwarted. Mrs A E B Rollins away in Groton and Pepperell for two weeks. Joe Hodgdon resigns from Loewe’s drug store. Charles Blake returns from New Downer’s Landing. Moses Rowe and wife trip to New Hampshire and Niagara Falls. Mrs M E Laws visiting Fitchburg. Libby preaches in pastor’s absence. C E consecration service led by Miss Clara Hartwell with daily prayer theme.
Mrs B B Merrill and Miss Gertrude visit Brunswick with Mrs W B Mitchell. Over 160 attend Unitarian Sunday school picnic at Whalom. Elizabeth Thacher and Miss Wetherbee enjoy Nantasket outing. Charles Houghton Jr returns and joins A F Conant Co. Delegates chosen for Saratoga Unitarian convention. Guild on William Penn led by Ethel Taylor. High school to occupy Robbins house lower tenement. Electrification deemed likely. Littleton to join national span. Somes family to move near Phelps church. Baptists skip service. Episcopalians draw large crowds. Miss Knowles named first assistant at high school. Miss Kittell guest of Mrs. Whitney. Mrs J T Warrens sister Miss Bent staying in. Mr Co S Robbins and wife on Kennebunk River vacation. Fletcher's Sunday in Gloucester. family returns.
Rev. Francis W. Gibbs of Amesbury will preach in the Universalist church Sunday at 2 p m. He will speak in Dunstable the same day at 11 a m.
H. EB. Armstrong surveys a vast New York department store, detailing a glassed conservatory, a steam heated green house, and a massive carpentry and repair shop. He describes twenty floors of operations including an enormous furniture salesroom, extensive receiving and packing departments, a huge grocery and meat fish shop, a lively fish and bird market, and a fully networked security and fire safety system.
During the present month we shall make very low prices on a lot of odds and ends in pictures and frames. We wish to close them out before we begin to get in our fall stock. This will be an excellent opportunity to secure a picture or portrait frame very cheap. We shall also continue to make low prices on framing just to keep our help busy and to keep things moving. GEORGE E. MAKER, Cor Merrimack and John Streets.
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