Heat Records Threaten to Break Thermometer Marks
A sultry afternoon and evening yielded no rain while the air grew intensely hot. The day began with strong signs of setting heat records, promising extreme temperatures and widespread discomfort.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
8
Weather: Fair and cooler for Massachusetts tonight
Boston forecast notes cooler conditions for the state tonight and Sunday with light westerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Lowell Daily Courier Aug 24 1901 Item Summary
The Lowell Daily Courier issue reports state and local news from Lowell Massachusetts dated Saturday August 24 1901 with brief notices and community updates typical of a metropolitan paper of the era.
J E Conant Co gains big price at Lowell Lawrence mill sale
J E Conant & Co. drew praise for selling the Prospect Worsted mills and Globe Worsted mills in Lawrence. The sale price totaled seventy five thousand one hundred five dollars plus taxes and insurance, a record private sale result. The event followed strong bidding and favorable presentation to bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Beach
First Trinitarian Church
Merrimack Square
Kenngett
J. E. Conant & Co
Lowell
Lawrence
Prospect Worsted Mills
Globe Worsted Mills
Grand Electrical Fete Returns With New Attractions
The Y M C A will repeat the Butler residence fete next Thursday featuring illumination with fireworks and a gypsy camp. Lowell military band will play while the Cadet orchestra provides dancing and refreshments. Gen Ames lends grounds and Father Lawrence oversees the event. weather permitting it should be a perfect evening. Electric cars will run from Andover street after the fete to all city and suburban areas and admission, including dancing, is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Lowell Military Band
Gen. Ames
Father Lawrence
Andover Street
Lowell Cadet Band Plans Sunday South Common Concert
The Lowell Cadet band, under leader John Hanlon, schedules a Sunday evening concert at 7 30 on the South common. The program includes Dabney Overture Lustspiel selections Sweet Annie Moore Dolly Gray A Hunting Scene in the Black Forest The Mosquito Parade A Coon Band Contest Arthur Pryor Waltz When Knighthood Was in Flower Dustin Popular Medley Top Liners Beyer Caprice Dolores Voelker Finale No North or South Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
South Common
John Hanlon
Dabney
Lustspiel
Keler Bela
Annie Moore
Dolly Gray
Black Forest
Bucalossi
Whitney
Arthur Pryor
Knighthood
Dustin
Beyer Caprice
Dolores
Voelker
Dresser
Hood Farm Exhibit Ships Jerseys and Berkshires for Fairs
The Hood Farm show herd of Jerseys and Berkshires left Tewksbury station on Friday. Four cars are needed for transport: two Burton stock cars for Jerseys, a large open car for Berkshires, and a car for tents and fixtures. They will first appear at the Putnam fair in Connecticut, then travel to Nashua and Rochester in New Hampshire, St Johnsbury in Vermont, Wakefield in Massachusetts, and Danbury in Connecticut. The herd includes some of Hood Farm’s finest animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood Farm
Tewksbury
Burton
Putnam, Conn
Nashua
N. H
Rochester
St. Johnsbury
Wakefield
Mass
Danbury
Grape-Nuts promoted as scientifically made breakfast
The U.S. government and Prof Atwater are highlighted in promoting Grape-Nuts as a scientifically crafted breakfast food. The ad claims it supports brain and nerve health, requires no preparation, and is fully cooked for instant serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater
Readville Grand Circuit closes with fast racing heat wins
At Readville on August 23, five events closed the Grand Circuit meet. Sphinx S. won the Neponset stake 2:10 class after two early losses, Daphne Dallas took second, Sophia third. Boralma led the 2:08 trot, equalling 2:07% for a clear win over Ringmond, Monk, and Toggles. Diavalo faded. Fred S. Wedgwood won the Neponset heat after a dramatic finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readville
Neponset
Sphinx §S
New York
Boralma
Lawson
Detroit
Monk
Ringmond
Toggles
Galcomb
Noble
Boralman
Bishop
Sphinx S
Diavolo
Fred
Wedgewood
Diavalo
Sophia
Sphinx
Daphne Dallas
Pug
Maurine
Pennsylvania
Belle Curry
Frank Jones
Sybil H
Free Silver
Terrace Queen
Orin B
Blasa
Tommy Mc
Reuben S
Miss Gertrude
Carmelita
Maud Emperor
Providence
Crescens
B. G
Earl
Gatcomb
Uoehe Re
Coke the
Monk B. G
Ringmond, B. G
Marsh
Toggles Br. G
Clark
Royal Arcanum Initiation Drive Across Lowell Area
The Royal Arcanum moves to stage a class initiation in October with an executive committee from Lowell and North Billerica councils. Worcester is set for Oct 10, while Massachusetts lodges report strong activity, new councils, and a growing emergency fund as Boston and Cape Cod units host initiations and visits.
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Royal Arcanum
Lowell
North Billerica
Arcanum
Worcester
Supreme Secretary's Office
Massachusetts
Beckford
Nausett Council
Orleans
Cape Cod Council
South Yarmouth
Cummaquid Council
Barnstable
Pilgrim Council
Plymouth
Lookout Council
Middleboro
F. X. A. Hurtubise
Boston
D. D. G. R. John S. Chandler
Lowell Council
Star Council
Richard Cosby, Jr
Boston Council
Acton
A. W. David
John Erickson Council
Henry Westerstrand
Eric A. Johnson
Harness Race Results 2:16 Class Trotting Purses 1000
Race details list horses and drivers with times and purses. Maurine, Belle Curry, Sybil H and Free Silver top a 2:16 class trotting event. Terrace Queen leads a pacing 2:19 class with two in three purse of 1000. Other entries include Irene, Jae Oy Dirg, Piere and Orin B with various placings and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine
B. m
Hinder Wilkes
Sallie B
Lever
Turner
Belle Curry
Marsh
Sybil H
Spears
B. H
McHenry
Marion Wilkes
Tiler
Pug
E. G
Barnes
Corne
Irene
Br. m
Kane
Burlington Boy
B. G
Ames
Jae Oy
ONIX
Piere B. G
Brady
Terrace Queen
Valpeau
Lady Randall
Mambrino Swigert
Shaffer
Ioddetesee Oe
Orin B
Hudson
Unclear harness race entries listed with times and names
A garbled harness racing record shows numerous horse and rider entries including Blasa Ralph Annie Burnham and Carmelita with times around 2.11 to 2.12 percent. The legible portions indicate pacing events with class notes and multiple horses and drivers noted by owners and trainers, but details are fragmented and uncertain.
Handball Series Planned Between Lowell and Lawrence Teams
Manager Regan of Lowell and Thomas Murphy of Lawrence arrange a three leg series of nine games. First leg set for September 5 in Lawrence. Lowell squad includes A Allard, James Kilroy, Martin Walsh, James McKeon Sharkey, and McCormick. Lawrence picks from James Dean, Thomas Burke, and Young Powers. Allard shines in quarter ball, beating Kilroy yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regan
Lowell Handball
Thomas Murphy
Lawrenceites
Lawrence
Lowell
A. Allard
James Kilroy
Martin Walsh
James McKeon
Sharkey
McCormick
Lowell Barbers Challenge Lawrence Barbers in Lowell
The Lowell barber team issues a public challenge to the Lawrence barbers from Lowell Massachusetts dated August 21, 1901. They invite Lawrence to name a date and grounds and promise to arrange the match, noting they parade Labor Day with union backing and require visiting players to wear white coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Barbers
Lawrence
Barber Baseball Club
Lowell
All Union
Jas. J. Hayes
Sec
Barbers’ Union
Gorham Street
Schiller Stock Company Opens at Lowell Opera House
The Schiller Stock Company brings 15 performers to the Lowell Opera House for a short engagement headlined by Ella Fontainbleau. The repertoire promises strong, well-mounted plays at popular prices with changes each performance. "Woman's Enemy" opens, followed by new acts and varied offerings. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Opera House
Schiller Stock Company
Ella Fontainbleau
New York
Revere Beach Carnivals Free Summer Extravaganza
A two week free carnival at Revere Beach features daily band concerts by a brass military band, balloon ascensions and parachute jumps, a cannon act, nightly fireworks, Illumination Night on Thursdays, and Miss Lottie Brandon performing a new bicycle dive. Friday evenings host a grand bicycle parade with prizes. Local grange members spoke at the Bowers hotel about the movement and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere Beach
North Shore
Massachusetts
American Balloon Company
Lottie Brandon
Coney Island
Miss Brandon
State Boulevard
Lowell
North Pomona Grange Picnic Draws Sparse Attendance
Insufficient advertising led to a small turnout for the Middlesex North Pomona Grange picnic at Willow Dale yesterday. Attendees included representatives from Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, Westford, Billerica and guests from Methuen, Concord and Milford. No formal program was planned. members traveled by teams or electric cars and shared a noon basket luncheon in the pavilion. Warren Holden of Billerica chaired the committee, with members from each grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex North Pomona Grange
Willow Dale
Dracut
Tewksbury
Tyngsboro
Westford
Billerica
Methuen
Concord
Milford
Warren Holden
Pare's Loss At Suffolk Street Auction
John Pare of Suffolk street says $25 vanished from his trunk during an auction visit on Thursday afternoon. Police doubt a professional burglar, though a strange man was seen nearby. Domestic friction involved, with Pare living with his daughter while his wife stays with her son in Adams street. Pare had $40 on him. remaining funds were left unsecured in an unlocked trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pare
Suffolk Street
Pare
Adams Street
Canada
Foresters of America Nominee for Sub supreme chief ranger
William A. Hogan of this city is a candidate for the office of Sub supreme chief ranger of the Foresters of America. The election occurs at next Wednesday's session of the supreme convention. Hogan has long served as supreme secretary and played a prominent role in Forester circles and state conventions. The supreme court will consider a rule change to expel members four months in arrears without further action, instead of continuing to carry them on the books until precluded by the chief ranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Hogan
The
Foresters of America
Supreme Oonvention
Hogan
Grand Court
Supreme Court
Early Morning Fire at 126 Chapel Street Damages Clothing
A morning blaze at 126 Chapel Street in Mrs. Ellen Murphy's home started from clothing near the entry stairs. Firefighters arrived after neighbors raised the alarm, saving the occupants who escaped with minor singeing. More than $100 of clothing was destroyed, with slight property damage expected to the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Street
Ellen Murphy
Gala Events at Hampton Beach Draw Aleppo Temple Visit
August will close with a major Aleppo Temple pilgrimage at Hampton Beach. Over 300 Nobles of the Mystic Shrine from Boston plan the annual outing, with fireworks, Carter's band concerts, and Labor Day crowds anticipated as the street railway boosts access. Merrimac day follows, promising diverse entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Beach
Aleppo Temple
Mystic Shrine
Boston
Exeter, Hampton & Amesbury Street Railway
Carter
Labor Day
Mahoney's Pets Party Leaves Tyngsboro by Barge
A party of 20 couples will be entertained by Conductor Michael O'Heir at Tyngsboro on Sunday. They depart Centralville at 8 o'clock in the morning aboard a six horse barge with Tom Mahoney handling the ribbons. Notify advertisers you saw their ad in the Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O’heir
Tyngsboro
Centralville
Tom Mahoney
A Timely Sale At Wood's Store In Central Street
George H. Wood announces a sale of marbleized clocks in his Central street store. Window display in No. 5 shows the items, price advertised at 4.98. The writer notes Wood’s shrewd, up to date business sense and expects brisk demand despite August heat.
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Lowell
George H. Wood
Wood
Mr. Wood
Central Street
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