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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
12
A readable fragment notes December daylight length and lunar timing with sun rise at 7.18 and sun set at 4.20, along with moon set at 12.08 a m and overall day length 9.07. The item reads like an observatory or almanac entry listing basic solar and lunar data for the month.
A light snow event yesterday left about half an inch on the ground, producing slippery sidewalks and difficult walking. The weather cleared in the afternoon and today's forenoon was perfect with a fair night forecast. Boston reports fair conditions tonight and colder Sunday with barometer readings around 29.60 to 29.78 and temperatures near 32 then 22 ending at 30.
In Lowell on Saturday December 29 1900 residents saw a calm closing of the year with routine city affairs and small community notices. No major events were reported as the town prepared for year end celebrations and winter weather.
Fresh cut pinks offered at 25 cents a dozen at 23 Merrimack Street. Burn Wilsons coat and Try Hornes coat available. The Ladies of Charity meet at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at St John’s hospital. For proper attire visit Alexander the Central Street tailor for all occasions.
Jacob Krekarian learns his 17 year old sister Lusey who speaks no English is safe in New York after a telegram from Paul Krekarian. She was expected in Fall River or Lowell and was placed on a Fall River boat. detectives and police were alerted in Boston.
The Merrimack Valley Inter-Club series opened with Vesper Country Club losing to Highlands 5 to 3 at the club house last night. Highlands captured two bowling strings two billiards games and the whist point while Vesper Country took two pool games and one bowls string.
The Spindle City Wheelmen held the fourth whist party in their rooms last night. First prize were silk umbrella won by Oswald OHeir and Arthur Bolton. Second prize gold cuff buttons won by Chas Halstead and Nd Lynde. Booby prize drums went to Foster brothers Gordon and Bert. Next party will be held week after next.
The Ward Three Republican club names its officers for the ensuing year.Stephen B. Puffer is president, James W. Bennett vice president, Charles F. Varnum second vice president, John S. Stratton secretary, Charles A. Bugbee treasurer. The group will meet next Wednesday at Old Highland hall.
The ad claims thin hair can be nourished with Ayer's Hair Vigor to grow long thick hair that is soft and glossy. It asserts color restoration for gray hair, scalp cleanliness, and prevention of hair loss, priced at one dollar per bottle.
Dracut seeks candidates for the March town meeting as Republicans consolidate strength amid Democratic claims of surprises. Local updates include calendar gifts from Hodge & Stevens, Gunther’s recovery, and boxing plans at Pine Grove hotel with selectmen’s sanction. Community notes cover factory workers, school staffing, and a Bailey Street horse accident near the Navy Yard.
Agent Knapp of the board of health sent a warning letter to master plumbers noting the rule requiring an office application before starting work has been too loosely interpreted. The exception for repairs of leaks applies only to water supply pipes, not to selling pipes or alterations requiring new material. From January 15, 1901, applications must be filed for work that breaks waste or drain pipes or changes water closets from direct to tank pressure, with certificates issued after inspection if work complies.
The gymnastic season starts as athletes practice on sidewalks, showcasing skill and community enthusiasm. Teams and individuals train openly in public spaces, signaling a busy period for local clubs and seasonal events.
The Lowell social scene warms after dull weeks with New Year dances and cotillions. Prominent college figures host and attend gatherings at Colonial hall and private residences, featuring performances, banquets, and plans for charity balls to benefit Lowell General Hospital.
The column lists a Memorial hall chapter meeting inviting teachers and friends, future talks by Ross Turner and a Cambridge woman on January 15 about A Revolutionary Dame's Corner Cupboard with specimens from her collection. It also mentions holiday visits and parties by various locals and guests across Belmont Avenue Nesmith Street and Broadway, noting entertainment at the Misses Show’s gathering for Philip Whiting and social rounds at homes of the Shaw and Faulkner families.
Paige Street Free Baptist church held its annual meeting on December 26 with Rev. A E Wilson as moderator and J A Janvrin as clerk. Officers elected included J D Whitney treasurer and J A Janvrin along with J H Brennan D P Knowlton on the prudential committee and J H Caverly J E Armstrong W B Dickinson W Ek Hatch 8 W Wiggin on the standing committee. Deacon Roberts declined illness led to replacement by Wm G Brown. Deaconess appointments and examining committee named. baptizing committee listed. church and society reelect officers for next year. an annual appropriation of 3000 for church expenses approved. Adjourned to January 1 at 7 36.
Rev C T Billingsdale spoke on Buddha and Buddhism at a Women's Alliance meeting. He traced Brahmin influence on Buddha, noted that Buddha sought escape from existence and suffering, and explained Buddha’s stance on caste and virtue as means to end rebirth.
The Y M C A will host a men’s century closing gathering with the Gospel Ten of Boston University performing and a reading of a Roosevelt address to men on the coming century. The event aims to unify meetings nationwide with remarks by local youths and scheduled Bible classes throughout the day.
The Episcopal St. Anne's held its children's Christmas festival on Thursday evening due to Holy Innocents Day. Rev. Dr. Chambre gave an address after a religious service and presents from the tree. St. John's and the House of Prayer held services last evening with carols, a rector's address, and gift distributions.
Conductors and motormen of the Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill Street Railway Co. presented George A. Charron of 35 Lillie Avenue with a fine cold weather cape in gratitude for his service. George Lachance gave the presentation, with George Small seconding. Charron thanked his former colleagues, noting the cloak as a token of charity for Lowell citizens he will protect.
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