Common Council Fails to Meet Over Quorum Shortfall
The common council failed to convene with 13 members present, 14 needed for a quorum. Dems were scant in chamber as Beals faction blocked attendance, causing adjournment to Friday night and sparking debate over proper adjournment procedures. A follow up notes a health inquiry about a local case misidentified as smallpox.
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Beals
Common Council
Walker
Casey
Mike
Pickering
Aldermen pause on minor matters and approve water works land move
The board opened at 8 30 p m and adjourned to Jan 1 after approving street light withdrawals and three new lights. A sewer on Weed street and a balance transfer of 475000 from the general treasury fund were authorized. Heads of departments must sign requisitions by hand. A Lowell water board land appropriation on the boulevard easterly side was passed amid cost concerns. Beaulieu gave notice to reconsider at the next meeting.
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Superintendent of Commons
Weed Street
General Treasury Fund
Lowell Water Board
Alderman Badger
Beaulieu
Board of Police Grants and Revokes Licenses
At last night’s board meeting licenses were granted for theatres Fay Bros. and Hosford Opera house Wm H Emory Music hall Fred A Dana 261 Dutton Street and for auctioneers Edward R Donovan Ezra E Mansur William E Potter George F Stiles Charles H Worcester Edward K MeJauvy ran James Hanson Charles Hanson Henry Huntress K K B Conant Charles F Keyes Hawker and Pedlar Thomas B Lesea r Whitfield Dunlop Wm F Callier and others. David L Hill led to John Little becoming special police officer for Hill’s block 52 Middlesex Street. Frederick Vierge warrant revoked. William Barnet appointed special police officer for Boott company. Kate Charters license revoked.
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Board of Police
Fay Bros. & Hosford
Opera House
Wm. H. Emory
Music Hall
Fred A. Dana
Dutton Street
Edward R. Donovan
Central Street
Ezra E. Mansur
William E. Potter
Merrimack Street
George F. Stiles
Charles H. Worcester
Edward K. MeJauvyran
James 8. Hanson
Rock Street
Charles S. Hanson
Henry Huntress
Kk. B. Conant
Charles F. Keyes
Church Street
Thomas B. Lesear
Congress Avenue
Whitfield Dunlop
Cabot Street
Wm. F. Callier
Stackpole Street
David L. Hill
John Little
Hill’s Block
Middlesex Street
Frederick Vierge
Boott Corporation
William Barnet
Common Victualler
Kate Charters
Appleton Street
Secretary Courtney Defers Annual Report to Complete Year
Seo'y Courtney of the Board of Overseers of the Poor will not present the annual report at today’s meeting. The secretary plans to defer the 12 months’ report to a later date to ensure a complete calendar year record, departing from the usual December presentation.
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Seo'y Courtney
Board of Overseers of Poor
Courtney
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Measles. Yesterday Morning a Physician Called Upon Agent Knapp
A health department report notes a physician visiting Agent Knapp to report a measles case. Details are sparse in the fragment, but indicate routine disease surveillance and notification procedures within the local health service.
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Collinsville
Knapp
Dr. Livingston
Fred Bates
Agent Knapp
Fraternal Lodge Meets. I O O F and I O G T Install Officers
Fraternal Centralville lodge I O O F met last evening with Noble Grand Stevens presiding. One candidate exalted in the third degree. Officers elected: H H Stickney noble grand, R S Chase vice grand, C N Nevers recording secretary, C H Frye financial secretary, L C Hall treasurer. Initiatory degree and officer installation planned next Wednesday. Eirene lodge I O G T held regular meeting with Miss Eunice Day and others on the committee for the good of the order. Anniversary reunion set for next Wednesday to observe 20 years. Emulus Thompson Commandery Golden Cross elected officers including N C Lady Alfreda H Perkins, V C Rt Geo W Merrill, prelate Lady Myrtle B Gordon, and other posts.
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Centralville Lodge
Noble Grand Stevens
H. H. Stickney
R. S. Chase
C. N. Nevers
C. H. Frye
L. C. Hall
Eirene Lodge
Committee For the Good of the Order
Eunice Day
Addie Howes
Gertie
Gertie Judge
Readitz
Jennie Turnbull
Leiacheur
Gertie Smith
Myra White
L. Lincoln
Inez Turnbull
Ida A. Tilton
Emulus Thompson Commandery
Golden Cross
N. C
Alfreda H. Perkins
V. C
Geo
Lowell Reform Club elects officers in quiet meeting
The Lowell Reform club last night elected Hugh Williams as president and John Dunkerly as recording secretary with Allen Marsden as financial secretary and Richard Reidy as treasurer. Timothy Canty named janitor. trustees include Edward M. Bowers for 18 months and John J. Harrington for 12 months. A vice president election failed. Highland lodge I O O F met Wednesday and chose Doff Myrick as noble grand A F E Lyford as vice grand C F Mann as recording secretary Howard C Moore as permanent secretary and trustees Henry C Moore W B Fletcher and BE D Clark.
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Lowell Reform Club
Hugh Williams
John Dunkerly
Allen Marsden
Richard Reidy
Timothy Canty
Edward M. Bowers
John J. Harrington
Higland Lodge
Noble
Doff Myrick
A. F E. Lyford
C.F. Mann
Howard C. Moore
Henry C. Moore
W. B. Fletcher
BE. D. Clark
Christmas Concert Thrills Wilmington Congregational Church
In Wilmington the Christmas concert by the school at the Congregational church drew praise for the children's fine exercises and a Sunday sermon by Rev. Edward Northrop on century progress. Monday night both churches held programs and a Christmas tree as mild weather drew many families to greet Santa Claus. Miss Carrie F. Buck of Sea Cliff, N J, visits her parents Otis and wife. The M E church ladies plan a poverty party December 31 at Mrs Kidder's Thurston avenue to help raise the debt with an entertainment and lunch. Henry L. Sheldon received a carload of cattle from Vermont this week. Tell our advertisers you saw their ad in the Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Edward Northrop
Santa Claus
Carrie F. Buck
Sea Cliff
N. J
Otis Buck
M. EK Church
Stock Broker Firm Marking Eleventh Anniversary in Market Letter
The issue announces the eleventh anniversary of the stock broker firm and its market letter now ready for delivery. It reviews the Financial Situation and highlights sugar stocks and steel stocks including Brooklyn Rapid and Union Pacific. The notice invites clients to apply for the service if interested as investors or operators.
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Brooklyn Rapid Ae Union Pacific
Irregular Market Slips and Gains Marked by Mixed Stocks
New York markets showed strength and irregularity with many issues fractionally lower from yesterday. Burlington fluctuated around 142% after opening 144, St Paul dipped to 137% then rose, Atchison opened 87% and touched 88 at noon, Sugar softened to 189% then firmed, Federal Steel down 1. Missouri Pacific and Northern Pacific held firm, Northern Pacific common rose to 84, Amalgamated in Boston climbed above 95, Cochiti stayed around 12 to 13, Butte and Boston fluctuated. Reports from J S Bache & Co and Rolston & Bass noted favorable earnings and bids, with markets closing near highs as traders stayed confident.
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New York
Burlington
St. Paul
Atchison
Federal Steel
Missouri Pacific
Northern Pacific
Boston Amalgamated
Cochiti
Butte
Boston
Marke Am. Sugar Ref. Co
Big
Brooklyn R.T
St. L
Chesa. & O
Ob. & Sane Daly Mik
C&o
Col. F. & Iron. & Boa del. & Hud
D. L. & Wasser
Federal Steii Pfd
Gen. Electric
Manhattan
Pac
Tay
Pacife
Pacific
Peau Railroad
People's Gas
Poile
Reading
Pullman
Reaula
St. Kau
Lili
Tenn
Lexa& Vac
Union Pacific
Tom the Union Pac
Sing Toy Peery U.S
Ding
Qe West Union
Eae
Wheeling & L. BE
Huston Marks Railroad
Boston & Albany
Chicago Junction
Seaeeenenee Ie
Bucaburg Pia
Mex
Cenah
Midiag Amalgamated
Big Anacoud
Ania
Bingham
Seeteee
Ait
Isle Koya
Moat, Coal & Coke Wey
Dominion
Quincy
Rhode Island
Tamaracs
Ruggles Street Baptist Church Chooses Dixon Pastor
At a Boston meeting of the Ruggles Street Baptist church the members unanimously voted to call Rev. A. C. Dixon of Brooklyn to the pastorate, succeeding Rev. E. B. D. Art whose resignation was noted.
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Boston
Ruggles Street Baptist
A. C. Dixon
Brooklyn
EB. D
Art
Justice Clarke Sworn In In New York Court
John Proctor Clarke was sworn as a new justice of the supreme court by Justice Beott. Governor Roosevelt appointed him to replace the late Justice Henry R. Beekman who died recently.
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New York
John Proctor Clarke
Supreme Court
Beott
Gov
Roosevelt
Henry R. Beekman
Tewksbury Farm Fight Ends In Fatal Ax Blow
Philias Couture dies at Lowell General Hospital from three fractured ribs and a pierced right lung after an axe attack by Frank Laroux at a farm on the Trull road. Laroux faces manslaughter charges as autopsy and medical examiner findings awaited. Couture’s death follows a tense neighborly quarrel and a police court arraignment.
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Gage
Laroux
Tewksbury
Hood Farm
Couture
Philias Couture
Lowell General Hospital
Frank Laroux
Trull Road
Coffin
Irish
Need of a New Patent Office for Consolidation
The piece argues for a new federal patent office building to house models, documents, and archives now scattered in multiple sites. Commissioner Duell estimates a $3.9 million appropriation, with a vigorous push by the next Congress. current cramped conditions risk fire and hinder access to 700,900 patent copies and ownership records. It mentions shifting offices and the lack of space as a factor in efficiency. A remark on women and beauty standards closes the fragment.
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Patent Office
Bureau
Peer Office Department
City Post Office
General Land Office
Indian Office
Post Office
Interior Department
Duell
Congress
Tooka
Washi
Philadelphia
Ger
Widow Anna Buttrick dies after malaria and fever in Middlesex
Middlesex County reports the death of Anna Buttrick at 46, wife of James G. Buttrick, after malaria and gastric fever with heart failure. She leaves five children, one brother in Fitchburg, and was described as a devoted home maker. Christmas observances at the Unitarian church featured music, solos, and a rich program, with a new furnace in Union hall and a busy schedule of services led by Rev. E. C. Abbott and Rev. A. F. Armes.
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Anna
James G. Buttrick
Frank
Archie
Bertha
Fannie
Gracie
James B. Webster
Fitchburg
Buttrick
Unitarian Church
A. F. Armes
2Nd Kings
Minnie Duren
D. W. Robbins
W. B
D. L. Chamberlin
Zivan
Danks
Jesus
Nelson
Singers of the United Choirs
Mr. Armes
Harold Chamberlin
Amy Duren
Nettie Smith
Walter Cheever
Mabel Keene
Grace Chamberlin
Evelyn L. Wilkins
Grace
Amy
Willie
Annie
Mrs. Reynolds
E. C. Abbot
Reynolds
Wheeler & Wilson
Marsh
W. B. Chamberlin
Bedford Notes and Obituary Roundup for December 30
In Bedford the Christian Endeavor topic for December 30 is The Old and the New with Miss Baxter leading. Funeral services were held for 76 year old Nahum H Fowler at his home with Rev. Edwin Smith. burial at Shawshine Cemetery. Mrs. Davis ill with appendicitis at Massachusetts General Hospital after an operation. Nellie Boynton’s Charleston trip postponed by her sister’s illness. Lenore Flint home from Hanover for holidays. Ada Corey left for Montpelier to holiday visit. Dudley Hartford recovering from pneumonia. whooping cough spreading among children. Santa Claus visited the Orthodox vestry and a well laden tree delighted all ages.
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Christian Endeavor
Baxter
Nahum H. Fowler
Fowler
J. W. Spreadby
Bedford
Hiram Fowler
Lexington
Alexander Cameron
Dudley Fowler
Acton
Miss Boynton
Mrs. Davis
Miss Lenore Flint
Hanover
N. H
Misa M. Ada Corey
Tueasday
Montpelier
Dudley Hartford
Santa Claus
Local Christmas and holiday observances noted in town
The text records festive activities and movements during holidays. It notes the bride enjoying open fields in summerlike days, schools taking a one week vacation including Christmas, Amherst students Harlan and Chas Richardson home for holidays, Mrs. Willard on a visit starting December 26, Hon. F. A. Patch and family spending Christmas in Somerville, Wieltore in town on Christmas Day, and mentions several locals including Ma bel and Frank Dodge, B. O. Hager, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wetherbee, Mrs. Eunice Mills, plus a line about eight dozen silver-plated knives.
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Harlan
Chas. Richardson
Amherst College
Willard
F. A. Patch
Somerville
Wieltore
Mabel
Frank Dodge
B. O. Hager
A. E. Wetherbee
Eunice Mills
Christmas Eve Festivities and Fire Damage Reported
Forks were stolen from the Congregational vestry late last week. No. 2 school house was ransacked and items missing. John Griffin's barn with cattle and tools burned Saturday night. A deer appeared near No. Four school last week. Rev W C Martyn delivered a Christmas sermon on Sunday. Town hall hosted Christmas events with music and trees. Children performed a literary program supervised by teachers, with piano and church choir. Christmas trees blessed families of Mrs Willard, Mr Walker, S B Hager, and others. Borough Pomona range attendance noted at Stow on Thursday. Grange officers elected Friday December 28.
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John Griffin
W. C. Martyn
Debating Society Meeting on Massachusetts Tax System
The Weat Chelmsford Debating Society will meet at Historical Hall on Wednesday evening January 2 1901 to discuss whether Massachusetts should adopt the Single Tax League principles. Fred A Snow and Bamwel L Taylor support the affirmative while Hon Herbert B Fletcher and Fred A Pletcher defend the negative.
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Weat Chelmsford Debating Society
Historical Hall
Massachusetts
Single Tax League
Fred A. Snow
Bamwel L. Taylor
Herbert B. Fletcher
Fred A. Pletcher
Grange elects officers and slated installation set
At a recent grange meeting members elected Edson Boynton master Willey Wright treasurer William Taylor lecturer Leon ard Wheeler steward Frank Wright lady assistant Flora Wright chaplain Mary Wheeler Ceres Nertha Prescott Flora Agnes O Brien Pomona Edith Wright gate keeper Oxian V Robey executive committee Andrew Johnson sergeant at arms Carrie Read. Installation by Deputy George Croaby of Towk bury scheduled for Thursday evening January 3 1901.
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Tive
Grange
Edson
Boynton
Willey M. Wright
J. Willard Fletcher
William R
George BL Croaby
Towkabury
Fire destroys Kendell house and barn near state line
A large house and barn owned by Frank Kendell near the state line were destroyed by fire on Thursday night. Loss was about $2500 with the death of one horse. The cause remains unknown and the buildings were insured.
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Frank Kendell
Examination Required for Accident Policy Inquiry
A dialogue from New York Weekly shows an agent querying an applicant about jumping distance and limits for an accident policy. The exchange highlights practical questions on eligibility and coverage as the applicant confirms residence in New York.
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New York
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New York Stock Exchange
New York Herald
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Rolston & Bass
Chauncy Depew
Chicago
Southern Pacific
Alton
St. Louis
South Western
Justice Clarke
Middlesex County
Carlisle
Boxborough
Sorosis
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Winter Street
Mass
Lowell
A. G Pollard & CO
Sale
A. G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack, Palmer and
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Sawyer Carriage CO
Westford
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