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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
10
Weather Update for Massachusetts and Atlantic Coast Gale
Yesterday and today featured mild to pleasant conditions with bright skies turning overcast by noon. A storm off Hatteras is moving northeast with gale winds expected along the Atlantic coast tonight into Saturday, per weather bureau notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Weather Bureau
Hatteras
Atlantic
City ads urge gifts as police curb clairvoyants
The notice bundle promotes holiday gifts from A W Dow Co and Chris Holmes catalogs, touts Swiss and German cutlery, grooming items, and fur goods at Lowell and Merrimack street shops, and cites a crackdown on clairvoyancy as season shoppers browse. The Hahnemann club met on December 19 with a talk on Endocarditis by Dr. Forrest Martin, and the Kittredge Jenness street property sold for 4850 dollars plus 320 taxes, a total of 5170, to E P Bryant amid spirited bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. Holmes
W. T. S. Bartlett
Merrimack Street
Uptown
Boston Cloak and Splu
Old City Hall
Lowell
Hahnemann Cub
C. Forrest Martin
G. Forrest Martin
M. D
H. Leland
G. T. van Deursen
John H. Lambert
Co. F. Keyes
A. W. Dows Co Sells Chamois Skin Vests
A. W. Dows & Co offers a fine assortment of chamois skin vests for customers seeking durable, comfortable outerwear. The stock emphasizes quality materials and practical design for everyday wear and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Dows & Co
Five Hundred Kinds of Trees in the Philippines
The Philippines now requires licenses to harvest valuable trees like rubber gutta percha and yang-ylang under reform of old forestry laws. Forestry Director Ahern estimates about 500 tree species exist, with no pure forests but a mix of many species growing together across twenty to forty million acres, about half the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahern
Archipelago
Philippines
Islands
Philadelphia
Republicans Aim to Elect City Street Superintendent Tonight
Republicans seek to elect a street superintendent at the city council meeting tonight after a day of conferences and hopeful talks. No further gains can be made from a repeat of the long session, and momentum lies in reaching an agreement this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
A. W. Dows & Co
First Grand Concert and Ball at Highland Hall
The Washington house employee hosted a well attended grand concert and ball in Highland hall last evening. Daniel J. Keefe directed the event with assistants John Rheehan John Mellon Mitchell C. Regan and John Mahoney. Alwood's orchestra provided music for the concert and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington House
Highland Hall
Daniel J. Keefe
Hfe
John Rheehan
John Mellen
Mitchell C. Regan
John Mahoney
Alwood
Cochrane Cottage Sold at Auction in Hickdett Street
The two story cottage at Hickdwett Street sold yesterday afternoon through J F B Conant & Co. Several bidders competed though the sale was sharp. Cornelius H Emerson bought the property for $1010.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicdwett Street
J. FB. Conant & Co
Cornelius H. Emerson
Atomizere and Toilet Waters at A. W. Down & Co
A fragmented notice reports a shop, A. W. Down & Co, selling perfumes and toilet waters to attract customers. Readable fragments hint at taste testing and pricing, though details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Down & Co
Burkes Triumph Over Worcester C Y M L Stars
The Burkes defeated C Y M L of Worcester 21 to 15 in Associate hall. Healey starred for the Burkes with three goals while Horan stood out for the Lyceums in a fast contest marked by strong team play and sharp passing. Regan, Dorman, and Kelliher also contributed for the Burkes as the home side maintained the early lead and weathered a Lyceum surge in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Burkes
Associate Hall
TheiLyceums
Horan
Healey
Burke
Regan
Dorman
Lowell
Qualey
Rafferty
Connelly
O'Neil
Sheehan
Kelliher
Bradley
Whitcomb
Local Y M C A Basketball Thriller Delights Crowd
Healey and Horan led the scoring in a tight Lowell Brockton game at the local Y M C A. Bradley closed the match with a late clean goal as Regan and Dorman, Qualey, Rafferty and Connelly supported the lineup. Attendance reached 600 in a two half, 20 minute, fast-paced night with Brockton topping Lowell 21 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Dorman
Healey
Regan
Qualey
O'Neil
Lyceum
Horan
Kelliher
Connelly
Heore
O'Neill
Lyceume
Rafferty
Bradley
Burkes
Y. M. C. L. Regan
Dorman Qualey-Rafferty
Ib Connelly Healey
Horan O'Neil
Rf Sheehan
Rf Bradley
O’neil
Whitcomb
James Winn
Charles Connors
Father Math ew Defeats Webster Quintet in Worcester
In Fr Mathew hall Father Math ew edged Webster 11 to 7 in a high spirited game marked by rough play and a controversial referee from Lowell. Conlon struggled, Spring impressed at center, with final scoring by Cullen Noonan Cairns Spring Mathieu and Conlon on free throws. Time 20 minute halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mathew
Webster Quintette
Mathew Hall
William Marley
Lowell
Webster
Conlon
Spring
Mathpw
Weebster
Cullen
Conlon Noonan
Godley Cairns
Sweeney
Mathieu Rourke
Orr
Noonan
Cairns
Mathieu
Rourke
Godley
Marley
Fred Burgoyne
Patrick Prout
Mohair Cricket Club Plans Downtown Club Room Opening
Mohair Cricket Club held a Bay State hall meeting on Wednesday evening. President A Saunders led routine business with committee reports and league reps read. Discussion covered starting a downtown club room but no action taken. The main item was plans for the annual character ball in Associate hall on February 15 with valuable prizes such as plaster chairs expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohair Cricket Club
Bay State Hall
A. Saunders
Good Work Of The Y M C A Board Report
At the YMCA board meeting, the general secretary reported monthly totals: reading room 922 visitors, physical department 2073 visits, 1321 baths, 1486 social visits, with total attendance 5387 and daily average 180, up from 9% last year. December meetings showed large Sunday crowds, a rising membership of 357 regular and 625 contributing. Gymnasium work was strong with 13 evening classes, 13 business classes, seven student classes, and eight boys classes. Basketball grew in popularity with many teams. two Bible classes for young men started. Junior department activities included 468 visits to the room and 208 to the gym and classes, plus two entertainments and three boys’ religious meetings. A Bible class and first aid training began, a basketball tournament continued, and a reception was held for clerks. The outlook is brighter than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hall
C. E. Snyder
Committee named to award best features
The in charge committee lists Chas Aveyard William Nelson Thom Southam John Mills Lewis Fielding John Webster Leonard Hartley John J Sandiford and John Harriman as the panel for best features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Aveyard
William Nelson
Thom Southam
John Mills
Lewis Fielding
John Webster
Leonard Hartley
John J. Sandiford
John Harriman
Millbury Basketball Protest Clarified and Marlboro Transfer News
The Millbury assistant manager’s protest claim is contradicted by his superior in a Worcester Telegram letter. Millbury reports no protest was filed and praises P A C for a clean game. Marlboro hopes to host the Millbury team by Jan. 1, aided by Irving Arnold Fred Sawyer and others, with plans to bolster a strong squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbury
Worcester Telegram
Lowell
Allard
McFarland
Millbury Management
Marlboro
Irving Arnold
Fred H. Sawyer
Hudson
Martens
Horne
Kynoch
Blackster
Billy Halloran
Tom Reid
Prescott Street a Hustling Jewelry Hub
Prescott Street fuels a million dollar yearly trade with low rents drawing shoppers to bargain prices. American Watch Repairing Co expanded nearby, adding jewelry lines and in house services, led by manager William Block, citing strong competition and deep discounts on goods from watches to silverware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott Street
American Watch Repairing Company
Newton
William Block
Great Dueller
Prescott
American Watch Repairing Co
Prescott 5 Et
Rural Free Delivery debate at Tyngsboro Institute
The Tyngsboro Farmers Institute discussed the Rural Free Delivery post service. Speakers including Chas H Danforth and H J Tolles argued benefits for thriving towns while others cited costs. Miss Olive Plaisted and Annie Wood gave piano and recitations as the meeting adjourned after 3 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Tyngsboro
Chas. H. Danforth
Olive E. Plaisted
H. J. Tolles
Dunstable
J. Frank Bancroft
G. E. Crosby
Tewksbury
Crosby
Grange
Middlesex North
Annie Wood
Geo. A. Marden
Lowell
Dea Joshua Clark
Middlesex North Agricultural Society
C. A. Sherburne Neft
Melissa
Samuel L. Taylor
Westford
Chester Babcock
Reception to Fr. O'Brien at St Patrick's School
Pupils of St Patrick's school hosted a reception for Rev Fr William O'Brien new rector and pastor of St Patrick's church. They presented a gold headed cane as thanks for his appointment while a large chorus and students performed a varied programme including recitations songs and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Brien
St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's School
Fr. O'Brien
M. Flemings
K. Kean
O'Brien
J. Crowley
Independence
J. Morris
Denis O' Neill
Lady Yeardiecy
BE. White
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