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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1900

Page

8

December Day and Night Times Report

The report lists December sun set at 4.12 length of day 9.14 sun rises 6.68 moon sets 5.57 a.m. Compilation provides daily light and lunar timing details for the month of December.

Severe snow storm follows fierce rain and wind

Yesterday afternoon and night brought the season’s severest storm, with furious northeasterly winds, rain all day and night, then snow around 4 o clock. Chimneys blown off and trees trimmed as the storm raged before signs of clearing at noon. Barometer readings shifted from 29.49 to 29.10 and 29.32 by 5 pm.

Weather outlook for Massachusetts near Boston

Indications from Boston on December 5 forecast snow tonight followed by colder conditions. Thursday should be fair with a northwest gale. expect fluctuating wintry conditions across the state.

Boston Massachusetts

Lowell Daily Courier December 5 1900 item

December 5 1900 edition of the Lowell Daily Courier reports local news and notices with period tone. Community events, public notices, and brief items reflect daily life in Lowell Massachusetts at the turn of the century.

City Notes and Holiday Goods at Lester's Dancing

The item notes a new beginners class forming at Lester's dancing academy with first meeting Monday evening December 3. It mentions events at Fair Cosmos on Tuesday to Thursday, the First Trinitarian Congregational church tableaux music and turkey supper Thursday night, and W P Brazer Co advertising holiday goods for men as a popular source for gifts.

Horne Garfield Colony Pilgrim Fathers Lester’s Dancing Academy Fair—Cosmos W. P. Brazer & Co

Christmas Dinners Planned by Salvation Army and Sunshine Circles

The Salvation Army will distribute a Christmas dinner at its Warren street hall to 600 poor residents and aim to provide a Christmas tree for 300 children, accepting cash or provisions via Adjt. F. T. Miller. Sunshine circles plan a Christmas dinner for tenement children, aided by local ladies and national organizers A. H. McKenzie and Mrs. Bates, continuing a regional effort that fed about 1300 children last week.

Salvation Army Warren Street Adjt F. T. Miller Willow Street Sunshine Circles Sunshine’ Workers New Bedford Fall River Lowell A. H. McKenzie Bates Sunshine Legion

Wills and administrations listed for probate across several towns

December notices show wills presented for probate for Frank Aldrich Cambridge J B Durham Malden Eunice Carter Wakefield Margaret Grady Somerville Chas Everett Newton J P Bird Newton Eliza Breck Somerville Martha Call Somerville Administrations granted for Eliot Travis Natick F H Little Newton M J Kelly Hopkinton T McGuire Medford Jane Whitcomb No Reading Annie Cavanagh Everett Hector Lauriel Cambridge C BE Gould Everett Maurice Lane Acton Hannah Falls Lowell J A Allen Tewksbury Joharma Creedon Cambridge J F Hobbs Arlington S D Perry Malden W H Parker Lowell Angelina Trowbridge Newton Wm O'Brien Somerville A R Dodge Somerville J G Emerson Melrose C A Egan Cambridge

Frank Aldrich Cambridge J. B. Durham Malden Eunice Carter Wakefield Margaret Grady Somerville Chas. Everett Newton J. P. Bird Eliza Breck Martha Call Eliot Travis Natick F. H. Little M. J. Kelly Hopkinton T. McGuire Medford Jane Whitcomb Reading Annie Cavanagh Everett

Dracut Public Library Opens Saturday with Split Hours

The Dracut public library plans a Saturday opening on December 8 with hours from 9 to 12, 1 to 6, and 7 to 9. Branch offices at Collinsville, Navy Yard, and Kenwood receive and deliver books on defined Friday and Saturday windows. catalogues and application lists are available at these locations. books will be delivered Saturday for applications made Friday.

Dracut Collinsville William Roebuck Navy Yard Hodge & Stevens Kenwood Ralph H. Goodhue

Birthday Social At First Baptist Church Held

A birthday social was held Tuesday evening at the First Baptist church with committee members Mrs. C. J. Darling Mrs. L. T Trull Mrs. H. C. Fuller and Mrs. Henry L. Flege in charge. Proceeds go to the building fund.

First Baptist Church C. J. Darling L. T Trull H. C. Fuller Henry L. Flege

PASTOR CELEBRATED AT FIRST UNIVERSALIST ANNIVERSARY

Rev. C. E. Fisher marked his fifth year as pastor of the First Universalist church amid a city supper and reception. Boston and Somerville ministers joined local leaders in praising his work as plate and silver gifts were presented by Mayor Crowley. The evening featured speeches, musical selections by Hibbard’s orchestra, and warm reflections on church unity and local governance.

First Universalist Church C. E. Fisher Dr. Bisbee Boston T. E. Potterton Somerville George Hamilton Everett Fisher George A. Peck Guy Morey Percy Moody A. D. Gilbert Thomas Bailey Hawthorne Drew Arthur Beharrel F. H. Pearson T. C. Entwistle Hibbard Emil C. Savigeur Mr. Fisher Crowley J. M. Craig T. FE. Potterton Potterton Mr. Potterton W. A. Bartlett Japan Philadelphia George G. Hamilton New York Stas Major Livwney Congregational Club Kingdom of God N. W. Matthews First Primitive Methodist Church New England N. B. Kerr Boott Mills Provincetown R. A. Greene C. T. Billings First Unitarian Church Charles H. Richardson Clinton Tom Entwistle Tom Mr. Entwistle God

North Chelmsford Soldier in South Africa Letter

J Shepherd of North Chelmsford shares a letter from son Harry, fighting with British troops in Transvaal Oct 20 1900. He recounts marching hardships, capturing Boer supplies, heavy fighting with casualties, and the emotional scenes as towns welcome the flag. He mentions General Douglas aiding their rear guard, ration shortages, pending discharge, and the war's desolation in England.

Rustenburg Mafeking Colenso Douglas Nek Mathews de la Rey Lenmer Zurust Guards Portsmouth England

Advent lectures at House of Prayer preachers named

The Advent lectures at the House of Prayer will be delivered on Friday evenings between now and Christmas by Rev. Arthur Bradford Papineau of St George's Maynard Rev. Robert N Turtter Jr of St Ann's Dorchester and Rev A V Finnington rector of St Mark's Fall River

House of Prayer Arthur Bradford Papineau St. George’a Maynard Robert N. Turtter, Jr St. Ann's Church Dorchester A. V. Vincent Finnington S J. Mark's Church Fall River

Whist Party At Spindle City Wheelmen Rooms

A well attended whist party last evening at the Spindle City Wheelmen rooms saw Charles Hal stead and George Irady win first team prize a pair of cuff links Lester Mason and Eugene Sullings took second prize a small box of Quincy olware H Dahibere and H N Peabody won the booby two drums Tableaux Wednesday night Trinitar

Spindle City Wheelmen Charles Halstead George Irady Lester Mason Eugene S@ullings Dahibere H. N. Peabody

Eliot church annual fair pleases despite stormy opening night

The Eliot church and Sunday school held their annual fair with a warm mood inside a festively decorated vestry. Despite heavy weather many attended and local groups ran bric a brac, lemonade, flowers and candy tables while the McElroy orchestra provided music.

Eliot Christian Endeavor Society Santa Claus Lawrence Jorden Ladies’ Charitable Association C. F. Varnum J. W. Miller J. A. Faulkner F. H. Flint A. H. Forrest M. B. Smith Nellie Stevens Clara Horne D. H. Varnum J. W. Wilson F. 5. Pevey A. C. Russell Geo. Horne Wilson Fred Woodies G. W. Pease Albert Hall Frank Pevey C. L. Smith G. W. Hewett Fancy Tal G. E. Healey Chas. Fleming Jesse Sheppard Ed. Pease Clarence Childs George King Albert Nichols Paul Nicholl Harry Parker Frank Sherburne Dan Frye Chas. Frye Gee, Holden Frank Coburn Mary Miller Alice Hutchinson Anna Chase Mabel Varnum Florence Gelino Hessie Green Maude Smith Edith Cockeril Edith Russell Ester Green Mabelle Coburn Anna Dow Alice Tilton Jennie Wheeler Inez Vinal Carrie Davidson Mattie Wakefield Snow Leslie Barnes Carrie Barnes Alice Davidson Bertha McGaw Isabelle McGaw Abbie Cummings Ada Robinson Ethel Munroe Harriet Lee Sabrey Club E. Dudley Chase Sabrey Runele Frederick Merry Mabelle Russell Ktuth Eaton Marion Faulkner Bertha Smith

Attractively Laid Fair Opens At First Trinitarian Church

The First Trinitarian church annual fair began with mixed mood but pleased attendees by the array of booths and a Cosmos side show. Mrs George F Kenngett led the Cosmos feature while a long list of chairmen oversaw main fair activities including dining, flowers, neckties, candy, aprons, cake, and the kitchen. Wood and Cushman's orchestra provided music for the evening.

Maudle Mra George F. Kenngett S. M. Randolph J. 'Troy B. A. Morse B. A. Cox G. E. Hames C. W. Durant Eake J. W. Farnham J. Relwes J. Relwes; Kitchen, Mra. C

Concert Night Activities Include Flower, Hoops, Tableau

Last night a concert occurred while this afternoon features flower and hoop drills followed by tableau tonight. The events mix performances with practice sessions emphasizing dance, movement, and visual display. Local attendees anticipate a coordinated showcase combining musical and artistic elements.

Corie Payton Comedy Company Delights Audiences at Opera House

Openings by Corie Payton Comedy Company draw crowds despite poor weather. Lead stars Burke and Hamilton praised for artistry. Parisian Princess and Aristocracy receive strong applause. This afternoon My Kentucky Home and tonight The Two Orphans headline performances.

Corie Payton Opera House Payton Burke Miss Hamilton

McGovern Dixon Fight Film At Music Hall Feature

The genuine motion pictures of the McGovern and Dixon fight will be shown at Music Hall Thursday and for the week in connection with the Parisian Widows. The films promise a ringside feeling, showing the entire contest from start to finish. Tom O Rourke appears with George Dixon while Sam Harris sits in McGovern’s corner with Terry McGovern. Joe Wolcott is seen leaping the ropes in an attempt to attack McGovern after the bout.

McGovern Terry McGovern Joe Wolcott George Dixon

Savoy Theatre Vaudeville Bill Leads With Reynard and Acts

Stormy weather does not deter Savoy Theatre audiences as Manager Dempsey headlines a strong vaudeville bill. Reynard the ventriloquist, Prevost and Prevost acrobats, Harry Budworth and wife, Bismer & Miller singers and dancers, Clark and Barton, and The Great Jefferson entertain with varied acts.

Savoy Dempsey Reynard Prevost

Board Grants and Revokes Licenses at Night Meeting

Licenses granted include job and express Napolean Bean Decatur avenue pool and billiard John Notini Cabot street hawker and pedlar John Duboiss 198 Suffolk street junk collector Ben Israelowicz 614 Middlesex street Alex Coppelman 119 Howard street Harry Monk 19 Railroad street fish wagon Alfred Barrett 1210 Gorham street common victualler Frank M Harrington 891 Gorham street Mary Louf 217 Aiken street Anastasios Aristopoles Central street athletic exhibitions Lowell School of Physical Culture Burkes rooms Middle street Cornelius Desmond Urban hall City Hall avenue Edward J Lyden had warrant revoked William Romer 183 Mt Jope street applied for license left to withdraw Evoked licenses common victualler L P Richardson 391 Gorham Street Job wagon Joseph Caron Suffolk hall They sold out to others Monthly bills audited and approved Sunday concert December 16 at Opera house for Theatrical Employes Charitable association permission granted Patrolmen Somers Dwyer Leasian promoted to regular force from date placed on regular routes Donovan Creamer Charron Dwyer appointed patrolmen on Probationary service from civil service list

Board of Police Napoleon Bean Decatur Avenue John Notini Cabot Street John Duboiss Suffolk Street Ben Israelowicz Middlesex Street Alex Coppelman Howard Street Harry Monk Railroad Street Alfred Barrett Gorham Street Common Victualler Frank M. Harrington Mary Louf Aiken Street Anastasios Aristopoles Itl Central L. P. Richardson Job Wagon Joseph Caron Suffolk Hall Opera House Geo. Callahan

Sale Postponed by Storm at St Johns Church

A storm last evening forced St John’s church sale to be postponed until tonight and Thursday evening in the chapel. Independent voters backing Solon W. Stevens and the Citizens' league ticket vow to halt corruption at city hall. Advertisers urged to note the Courier as the source.

St. John’s Church City Hall Solon W. Stevens Citizens’ League Charles’ A. Stott Huntington Hall James P. Ramsay A. G. Walsh Rep City Com

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