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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1901

Page

2

Clinton Beats Plymouth Five to Three in Warmer Windup

Clinton defeated Plymouth 5 to 3 at Clinton on December 6 with Hipson absent ill. The game featured Daly and Schofield scoring, Mullen and Bannon stifling Plymouth, and a 500 crowd witness. Referee McGeachey and timer Hartwell officiated as Clinton secured second place alongside Plymouth in the standings.

Clinton Plymouth Hipson Clinton Plymouth Daly R Roberts Houghton Schofield Devlin Miller Bartlett Wood Bannon Mullen Wood Roberts Miller Daly Clinton Bartlett Clinton Schofield Bannon McGeachey Hartwell

Polo Shots and Lowells Polo Controversy Sparks Debate

The piece reviews Dickie Pierce as a skilled but underappreciated poloist, sparking cross-town rivalries and press critique. It notes Lowell as a top league draw, Brockton and Lawrence papers defending Pierce, and anticipation of a Tuesday event in Portland and Monday hometown match in Lawrence with large Lowell contingents.

Dickie Pierce Pierce Brockton Enterprise Brockton Dickie Lewis Lawrence American Lowell Writers

Polo Schedule Announces Next Week’s Games

Boston dispatch Dec 6 shows the weekly polo bulletin listing matchups for Monday December 9 and Tuesday December 10. Lowell vs Lawrence, Salem vs Clinton, Plymouth vs Brockton are slated, with Portland at Lowell beginning Tuesday’s slate.

Boston Lowell Lawrence Salem Clinton Plymouth Brockton Portland

December matchups listed for Brockton Lewiston and more

The schedule shows December games: Wednesday featuring Lawrence at Salem and Plymouth. Brockton at Portland. Lewiston at Clinton. Thursday has Plymouth at Salem and Lewiston at Lawrence. Friday lists Salem at Lowell and Clinton at Portland. Saturday includes Clinton at Lewiston, Portland at Lawrence, Lowell at Plymouth, and Salem at Brockton.

Ell Brockton Lewiston Lawrence Salem Plymouth Portland Clinton Lowell

Lawrence Eyes New England Base Ball League Entry

The Lawrence Exchange reports the league committee in session, with a favorable view toward admitting Lawrence to the New England Base Ball league next year. Lawrence would field a team under proper management, marking a return after years without substantial local baseball. The league operates on business lines and promises strong inter-city rivalries.

Lawrence New England Lawrence Exchange

Merrimacks vs U S Bunting Postponed Due to Field Conditions

The Merrimack team from Lawrence and U S Bunting postponed their football game because Merrimack grounds are not fit for play.

Merrimacks Lawrence U. S

Richardson Not So Well After Self Injury Attempt

Lafayette Richardson, alleged to have attempted suicide by shooting himself in the breast, remained in critical condition at midnight after the incident occurred Thursday. Reports note his health was not favorable and his doctors monitor his condition.

Lafayette Richardson

Bud Wilson Hanged for Guard Killing in Arkansas

Bud Wilson, a convict who killed R. H. Naylor, a guard at Yell county convict farm, was executed at Danville. Minutes after the trap sprung, his body moved in the coffin. deputies retrieved him, attempted to rehang him, and medical examiners finally ruled death by strangulation.

Little Rock Ark Bud Wilson R. H. Naylor Yell County Danville Wilson

Burkes Rally Upsets Cambridge In Huntington Hall

Burkes beat Cambridge 19 to last night in a league basketball game at Huntington Hall. Cambridge led 8 4 at half but Burkes surged in the second half behind Petey Regan and Kelliher. Notable matchup: Regan versus Clark, with Clark shadowing Regan to limit scoring. Final tallies list Donnelly, Lynch, Regan, Healey and W Sheridan among scorers. ref Clarence P. Davis. Attendance about 200.

Burkes Cambridge Huntington Hall Little Petey Regan Clark Regan Kelliher Donnelly Lynch Regan Clark Healey W. Sheridan Qualey Lynch W. Sheridan Clarence P. Davis Everett Timor James Winn

Lowell Ordinances Recommend Passage Of Six Measures

The committee on ordinances and legislation led by Alderman Carmichael weighed six proposed laws. They include advertising controls for posters, shade-tree protections, mayoral review of incidental-bundled bills, a $20 permit fine for building work, 7 percent interest on sidewalk and sewer assessments after 30 days, and a building construction and inspection ordinance referred to the next city government.

Alderman Carmichael Casey, Bmssey O’rourke Lowell T. Frank Clark Committee On Lands and Buildings Department

Fairmounts Edge Belvideres in Duck-Pins Thriller

The Fairmounts defeated the Belvideres by five points last night in a duck-pins match. Final score details are not provided in the readable text.

Fairmounts Belvideres

Folding Clothes Horse Free With Tea Offer

An advertisement from O'Brien Bros. Tea Dealers at 227 Central Street promotes a folding Clothes Horse given away with a pound of 60c tea and 35c coffee. It urges daily bowel movement for health and touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentle remedy, available at all druggists.

O’brien Bros Central Street

Six Passengers Hurt In City Trolley Crash

A Wethersfield avenue trolley carrying a dancing party was struck by a Main street car around midnight. Six people were injured including Miss Bertha Smith who suffered a broken leg and was hospitalized in serious condition. Other passengers were cut by flying glass.

Hartford Wethersfield Avenue Wethersfield Bertha Smith

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim One Day Cure

Advertises a cold remedy stating a cure in one day with no cure no pay. Notes price of 25 cents and claims effectiveness. The item presents a product claim typical of early 20th century patent medicine promotions.

A Feast for the Friendless by Salvation Army Christmas Dinner

The Salvation Army plans a Christmas dinner for 500 people and seeks aid. Officers request 300 pounds of meat, vegetables, 125 pies, and various staples, plus a Christmas tree and other items for the children. Contributions should be sent to Captain Owen at headquarters.

Salvation Army Owen

Fire destroys Forter Cotton Warehouse storage compartment

Shreveport Louisiana December 6 fire consumed the storage compartment of the Forter and Glassels cotton warehouse destroying 1500 bales of cotton. Loss set at $60,000.

Shreeveport Forter & Glassels

New Sleeping Car Service in Chicago

New sleeping car service from Boston South Station departs at 6 pm with through routes to Buffalo Detroit and Chicago via Boston Albany New York Central and Michigan Central railroads. It claims to be the best quickest safest and only direct double track service from New England to these points. Send for West Bound by A. S. Hanson General Passenger Agent.

South Station Boston Buffalo Detroit Chicago Albany New York Central Michigan Central New England A. S. Hanson

Blood Bitters Promised To Cure Distress Eruptions

Scrofula salt rheum and erysipelas distress are claimed to disappear quickly and permanently through the cleansing purifying power of Blood Bitters, according to the advertisement text.

Ainsi

Farm Accidents Prompt Calls for Quick Pain Relief

A farm notice urges caution as cuts, stings, sprains occur frequently. Dr Thomas Welded? relief claims rapid pain reduction and urges keeping the remedy handy for immediate use.

Thomas

Turkish Baths at Dr Madden’s on Middle Street

A Turkish bath experience is described as delightful refreshing and healthful at Dr Madden’s well equipped bath at 71 Middle Street. It is recommended by prominent physicians and a booklet with bath descriptions cures and testimonials is available upon request.

Madden Middle Street

Passion Play Lecture At Pawtucket Church

Mr. A C Russell will lecture on the Passion Play at Pawtucket church Sunday evening at seven o clock. The talk is based on Mr Hus sell personal observations.

A. C. Russell Pawtucket Mr. Hussell

Dickson's Tea Store Ad Promotes Sugar and Spoons

An old time ad invites readers to share news of a bargain at Dickson's Tea Store located at 68 Merrimack Street. It touts 20 pounds of granulated sugar for $1.00 and a dozen tea spoons free with a pound of tea.

Dickson's Tea Store Merrimack. Street

Miss Toppan Indicted by Grand Jury in Massachusetts

The Grand Jury indicts Miss Toppan on multiple counts for the death of Mrs Gibbs and related charges. She pleads not guilty as prosecutors decide on four counts per indictment and schedule an early spring trial in Barnstable.

Mr. Waters Holmes Mason Speer Miss Toppan Bessie James Stuart Murphy Well Mrs. Gibbs Cataumet Mass Barnstable Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Stone Court House Barnstable

Fifth Rounders social in North Billerica a hill event

North Billerica hosted the fifth annual Rounders social at Talbot memorial hill with Hibbard's orchestra. Thomas Sheridan led operations while Edward P. Costello Frank Dinley and Andrew Smith assisted. Friction on the Billerica line delayed traffic and an Italian camp incident required Officer Conway to quell a small riot after a knife and hatchet altercation.

Rounders Thomas ‘Talbot Conway

Clam Haters Club Holds Friday Meeting at Clam Flats

The monthly gathering of the Clam Haters club was held at Clam Flats Friday evening with members from Lowell Billerica Bedford and Lexington. An excellent time was enjoyed with speeches and impromptu entertainment. The club returned on the late cars. The Mustatquid club will open its rooms shortly.

Devoe Lead Paint Advocated By Aesthetic Enthusiast

A reader praises high quality paint options, emphasizing Devoe lead products as the finest, and endorses thorough grinding to ensure a smooth finish and superior results.

Red Albumen for Hens Sold by A W Dows Druggist

A W Dows, a local druggist, advertises red albumen powder for hens. The brief notice touts its sale to improve poultry health and egg production.

A. W. Dows

Cough Tight Chest Prompts Consideration of SOK Weeaame

The notice suggests trying a bottle of SOK Weeaame for cough with tight chest feelings, implying relief or remedy. It presents no medical guidance or dosage details and lacks professional endorsement. Users should seek medical advice for persistent symptoms.

North Reading and area teachers meet in Dracut

Teachers from North Reading Dra cut Tyngsboro and Tewksbury gathered for a meeting in Dracut. The Tewksbury contingent included many residents at a Pomona Grange gathering in Lowell.

North Reading Dracut Tyngsboro Tewksbury Dracut Yesteray Foster School B. F. Spaulding Pomona Grange Lowell Geo. Crosby Joel Phelps Chas. Clark Chas. French The Baptist Church Asa R. Dilts

North Chelmsford to Host Winter Basketball Games

In North Chelmsford villagers expect basketball to be played in the town hall this winter with the season likely to open within two weeks. Wednesday schools did not meet due to the storm, delaying activities.

Central Congregational fair offers extra night with oyster supper

In Chelmsford the storm postponed a fair night and managers added an extra session with a full programme. Mrs Helen H Taylor and Mrs W H Hervey performed alongside Mr H J Borjes and Miss Janet L Savage readings. Ice cream and cake followed. The Y M A A basketball team faces Columbia A C Lowell tonight.

Central Congregational Fair Helen H. Taylor W. H. Hervey H. J. Borjes Janet L. Savage Mabel Randall Borjes Columbia A. C Lowell

A Good Cough Medicine Endorsed From Toowoomba Gazette

A Toowoomba resident, W C Wockner, testifies that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cured a severe cough after two months of suffering. He lauds its effectiveness and urges others to try the remedy, noting it is sold by all druggists.

Toowoomba Australia Chamberlain W. C. Wockner Mr. Wockner

Fr Johns Medicine Endorsed for Bronchial Troubles

For all bronchial troubles nothing equals Fr. John's Medicine. The claim highlights its effectiveness and broad appeal as a remedy. A historical note emphasizes the product as a trusted treatment option.

Fr. John

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lively Garrison Polo League P.C Lawrence Sete Plymouth Eee Eens Clinton Aeee Lowell Rooters Waterbury American City Hall Flanagan Lewiston Journal Shoe Town Dickey Pierce Brocktons Jake P. I Ellingwood Hidbara Orchester Turnish M. Stewert & Sons Merrimack Street Lawrence Sports Richardson H. Pearson & Co Merrimack St Mercantile League Swift and Bailey Caesar Misch Las Miserables Alleys Swift & Bailey Clark Ween Bourke Committee Frea Glasgow Woolen Mills CO North Billerica Billerica Blake Kau Au Ny Blakes Adams Adams, Taylor &Co State St Red Dr. Benoit Bowler Bros Worcester St. Vincent's Hospital Highlands Eugene G. Russell Real Estate Dealers and General Insurance Middlesex Street Merrimack House C. J. Murphy, JR North Chelmsford Chelmsford Rhodes Rhodes’ New Hair Store Bon Marche Dry Goods: Co Thompson Etry FF G.G. Read Wm. Nichols & Coe
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