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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1901

Page

2

Easy Victims as Lowell Rally Past Parson in Polo Clash

In Huntington hall Lowell outplayed Parson 11 to 4 as Fox and McKay clashed after a late scrimmage near Lowell’s goal. Pierce Lewis and Cameron Campbell starred for Lowell while Jason and McKay struggled for Portland. Referee John Conny halted a potential fight and issued fouls to both sides.

Parson Parson's Temperance Town Lowell Huntington Hall Portland Jason McKay Port Cameron Campbell Mallory Lawrence Pierce Lewis Hipon Roberts Plymouth Jean Holderness Fox Im.j John Conny Caliel Lowell Lewis Jason Pierce R Campbell Jean c McKay Holderness Mallory Fox Lowell Bhetae Lowell Jean Cameron i Tex John Boston R. C. Para- Connell

Clinton Defeats Plymouth In Tight Ice Hockey Clash

Clinton beat Plymouth 4 to 2 in Clinton tonight as the score stayed tied at the second period and the locals pulled away in the third. Lincoln and Cunningham led Clinton with strong teamwork lifting the home team past Plymouth in front of about 600 spectators.

Clinton Plymouth Miller Lincoln Hipson Cunningham R Roberts Hadley E Miller Gardner Woods Cashman G Mullen Roberts Cunningham Hipson Steps—Cashman Mullen Foul— Sindley Connolly Hartwell

Salem polo team defeats Worcester 8 to 13 in New Year's Eve game

Salem polo club beat Worcester 8 to 13 at the local rink on December 31. Teamwork and strong form from players Murphy Daly Wodtke and Heffernan stood out, with Daly scoring seven and Murphy five. Referees were Furbush and Wimer Porter. attendance 100.

Salem Worcester Wootke ME Eneere Ce Oadseder Selete Ghelem Wote Murphy Talem Stalem Wodtke Trushes Daly Steps Bannon M Heffernan Fous—Devlin Moron Furbush Wimer—Porter Atgendance

Lewiston Defeats Lawrence in One-Sided 7 to 1 Game

Lewiston beat Lawrence 7 to 1 in Lewiston Maine on December 31. Lewiston dominated all game with team work and ball control. Janelle Reforcer and McGivray starred for the home club.

Lewiston Lawrence Lewions Janelle Reforcer McGivray

Lewiston Wins Narrowly as Tibbitts Tops Standouts

In Lewiston, Mercer led with 10 rushes and 23 points by Tibbitts while McGilvray and Gavitt contributed for the visitors. Final score 7 to Lewiston with Burgess limiting stops at 29 and Mercer totaling 10 rushes as 1,100 attend with O’Brien refereeing and McDonough timing.

Tibbitts Lewiston Mercer Wripyie MecGilvray Caavitt Hayes C Wiley Janelle Devlin Burgess Odeld Lewiston McGilvray Lawrence i Burgess Whippie O'Brien McDonough

Polo League Results Show Wide Scoring Gaps Across Cities

In Lowell Lowell 1 Portland 4 and Clinton Clinton 4 Plymouth 2, Lewiston Lewiston 7 Lawrence 1, Salem Salem 8 Worcester 1 highlight a high scoring polo set across multiple venues including Lowell Clinton Lewiston and Salem with notable upsets and lopsided scores.

Lowell Portland Clinton Plymouth Lewiston Lawrence Salem Worcester

Polo Shots Highlight Lowells Polo Scene And Upcoming Clash

Lowell sports fans hype a pivotal game against Lawrence with praise for referee Furbush and notes on players like Joe Fox and Bannon. James Mulvaney may join league staff as a referee, while Lowell eyes a must win against Lawrence tomorrow, buoyed by talk of improved form and strong turnout.

James Mulvaney Lowell Mulvaney

Keegan Rides In Six Day Race Protest At Garden

Boston dispatch details the second day of the six day bike race at Park Square Garden. Keegan and Krebes protested a scoring issue from yesterday while Gougoltz and others staged fast laps. End-of-night standings show multiple teams at 404-5 with Kraebs and Keegan near the top. police board actions and license records accompany.

Boston Park Square Garden Keegan and Krebes Kelsey Carni Worcester McConnell Gougoltz Leander Keegan King McFarland Munroe McLean Muller Butler Maya Samuelson Simar Freeman Rutz Fischer Chevalier Krebs Jaak

Mohairs plan ball and club news in Lowell cricket scene

The novelty and character ball committee will meet the Mohairs executive board at 18 Manchester Street to finalize plans for the Huntington hall ball. The Mohairs seek top prizes for costumes, while a new club house is under Thos Johnson’s supervision. Also notes league changes, player movements, and upcoming meetings of cricket officials.

Mohairs Fred G. Humphriss Manchester Street Huntington Hall Thos. Johnson Bunting Mohair Boston and Lynn Zions and Billericas Jack Priestly Theron Stirks Baster North Billerica Burns Gath Billerica Buntings Briggs Geo. Emsley Fred Harrison Sara Whittaker James G. Birtwell League Birtwell Lawrence Merrimack Valley Arlington Hotel Lowell New England States Hotel Boston Lynn

Branding plan urged to curb ringers in trotting horses

New York December 31 Charlier M Jewett secretary of the New England Trotting Horse Breeders association will advocate at the National Trotting association congress a branding system to fix horse identity and prevent ringing fraud. The method has been used for years on large stock farms with hundreds of horses.

New York Charlier M. Jewett New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association National Trotting Association

England Humble Begins New Year With Editorial Moralizing

London observes watch night at St. Pauls as editorial writers dissect South Africa war and the U S trade race for renewal. The Daily Telegraph notes a spirit of hope and renewed national inspiration despite disquiet about global competition.

London St. Paul's South Africa United States Daily ‘Telegraph

First Spiritualist society hosts New Year festival in Odd Fellows hall

The First Spiritualist society celebrated New Year’s Eve with a festive program at their hall in the old Odd Fellows Building. Santa Claus, Mr. A. E. Jordan, distributed gifts as a full hall enjoyed piano solos and dialogues including Color Fairies and Little Flowers. A light refreshment spread followed, with games and greetings as the old year left and the new year arrived.

First Spiritualist Society Odd Fellows Lyceum Santa Claus A. E. Jordan George Harvey Color Fairies Inez George Rita Jordan Alice Gregory Marge Lafontain Elma Lofgrin Marie Semple Olga Lofgren Grace Hunnewell Forest Ring Fred H. Coggeshall F. H. Coggshall W. F. Ireland J. Gregory, Jr F. H. Coggeshall W. A. Pihl H. Lofgren Minnie Ingalls Daisy Brainard A. R. Farr Ella A. Favor Anna Fi. Coggeshall J. B. Arthur

New Year’s Party at Percy Edmunds Studio

Mr. Percy Waldron Edmunds hosted an impromptu New Year’s gathering for musical guests at his vocal studio last evening. Many fine numbers were performed including pieces by Mr. Pritzkow who is currently at the Savoy, and at midnight Edmunds was wished continued success in his work.

Percy Waldron Edmunds Pritzkow Savoy Edmunds

Valentine party at armory and unit inspections planned

A Valentine party is set for the armory on February 14. The next inspection of Company G is scheduled for January 7 with Major Marshall as inspecting officer. Company C hosts its invitation party tonight.

Major Marshall Co. C

McGovern Sullivan Fight Set Between March and April

New York report states the Terry Mc Govern Dave Sullivan bout will be staged before the Yosemite A C in San Francisco between March 17 and April 3. The decision was made today.

New York Terry McGovern Dave Sullivan Yosemite A. C San Francisco

Lamps Vases Jardinieres and Fang China Sale At OBrien Bros

The O'Brien Bros Tea Dealers announce entire stock of lamps vases jardinieres and Fang China offered at cut prices. Customers urged to inspect stock at 227 Central Street.

Jardinieres Fang China O'Brien Bros Central Street

Burkes and P A C Basketball Clash at Huntington Hall

Friday night game between Burkes and P A C to be held at Huntington Hall. Reserved seats available from Ellingwood Co McMannion's florist Prescott Street and Lang's Drug Merrimack Street.

Burkes Huntington Hall Ellingwood & Co McMannion's Florist Prescott Street Lang’s Drug Store Merrimack Street

New Year Resolution to Stock Finest Drugs at Low Prices

The notice states a firm will maintain a stock of the finest drugs and medicines, keeping it fresh and complete. It pledges to sell at the lowest fair prices and to serve all patrons in the best manner throughout the year.

Hurdy Gurdy Party in Chelmsford Town Hall

The Uni tarian society entertainment committee hosted a poverty party at the town hall Tuesday evening led by Mrs Charles Fulton. About 50 couples danced happily despite no decorations or refreshments, with two prizes awarded a bag of popcorn to John Banks and a rolling pin to Mrs Banks of Lowell. The event featured varied costumes and a late-night finish as the old year crossed the threshold. Meanwhile marble workers planned to delay actions for an eight hour day due to illness and scheduling.

Town Hall The Unitarian Society Charles §. Fulton Edgar F. Parkhurst Winthrop A. Parkhurst M. Florence Perham Herbert A. Knowlton Charles S. Fulton New York Joseph J&. Warren Ervin W. Sweetser Harry L. Parkhurst John Banks Lowell

Three British Officers Dead in Pretoria News

London reports confirm heavy fighting as Lord Kitchener reorganizes artillerymen into mounted infantry corps. In the Col. Firmans camp attack on December 24, Gen De Wett’s force surprised the British, with nine officers killed in the engagement. The Orange River settlement program has begun, aiding about one hundred men with government loans for farming gear.

London Pretoria Lord Kitchener Col. Firman de Wett Majuba Orange River Colony

Rail deal with Colgate group may close by January

San Francisco Chronicle reports negotiations for the sale of the North Pacific Coast railroad to a syndicate led by James B. Colgate of New York and John Martin of San Francisco likely to reach a final agreement by mid January. A railroad rumor says Southern Pacific recently bought land at Point Richmond, the Santa Fe terminus, and may build a spur to the site.

San Francisco Chronicle North Pacific Coast Railroad James B. Colgate New York John Martin Southern Pacific Point Richmond Santa Fe

Ninth smallpox case reported in Woonsocket city

R L Dee reports Woonsocket has its ninth smallpox case. The only severe case is this one. Six patients remain in the isolation hospital and the others will be moved there.

Woonsocket R. L. Dee

Strike Delay Drawn Out By Marble Makers Request

Boston December 31 marble manufacturers asked for delay in strike action. Officials said the delay was requested to allow further negotiations and to avert disruption in output. Details of the parties involved and proposed terms were not immediately released.

Boston

Weavers Meet at Carpenters Hall Over Mills Demands

Lawrence and Dee report striking Atlantic mills weavers gathered at Carpenters Hall and resolved to stay out until their demands are granted with another meeting planned for tomorrow.

Lawrence Dee Atlantic Mills Carpenters’ Hall

Dark and Bloody Ground at Madrid Bend Kentucky Point

The Mississippi River creates a lawless strip known as Kentucky Point at Madrid Bend opposite New Madrid Missouri, where a feud has claimed many lives. The area lacks courts, jails, or sheriff presence, and lies bordered by Tennessee, Missouri, and Kentucky, with water routes and swampy barriers hindering official access.

Mississippi River Madrid Bend Island No. 10 Tennessee Kentucky Missouri Shore America New Madrid Hickman Fulton County Kentucky Point Hickman Court-House Mississippi Missouri Wickman Chicago Tribune

The Development of Personal Power Explored

The piece asserts humans are threefold in organization physical mental and spiritual and that a force greater than the brain conceived the universe. It argues we are part of this force and can draw power and strength from it.

Daily spiritual bath for personal power, Wilcox says

Ella Wheeler Wilcox urges daily relaxation and calm meditation as a spiritual bath after the day’s routine. She says mindful control of emotions protects others’ rights and warns that tyrannical power boomerangs to ruin the mind’s usefulness.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

A Marriage in Persia

A detailed account from January Woman's Home Companion describes Persian wedding customs. The bride undergoes a bath with female relatives, alms are distributed as the groom’s procession nears, and women on roofs watch. Lanterns, drums, and fireworks mark the arrival and departure, ending with a sheep sacrifice at the threshold.

Negro progress exhibit at Atlanta exposition praised

South Carolina Governor Miles BR. McSweeney notes the 1895 Atlanta exposition showcased negro achievement under Booker T. Washington. He calls the exhibit a milestone in racial progress and unity, signaling whites’ approval of material progress and leadership in industrial education.

Booker T. Washington Miles BR. McSweeney South Carolina

Wotick kindling wood ad urges quick ring up

A brief classified style note promotes Wotick as the best source for kindling wood. It invites readers to ring up for immediate service and emphasizes speed and quality. The ad focuses on convenience and reliability for fire starter needs.

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