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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1901
Page
8
The record notes July with sun rising, moonrise at 4.11, sunset at 7.25, length of day 15.14 hours, indicating daily solar timing details. No names, places, or organizations present beyond generic calendar notation.
The report notes Saturday as extremely hot, extending the protracted heat spell. It mentions intense daytime heat, limited night relief, and a breeze not easing conditions much despite shade comfort.
Miss Nellie M. Brown received a fountain pen from her class in Bible study at Westminster Presbyterian church. Rev. D A MacPhie gave the presenting remarks. Co H Babbitt optician advertised 28 Dutton street and Thomson Hardware offered powder blank cartridges and cow bells.
The School House Janitors association held its annual outing Saturday afternoon led by committee members James Boyle, Arthur Dana, and Adam McElroy. President W. H. Stafford attended with guests including Gillow, Burnham, Thornton, Mason, Charles W. Bell, and others. A continuous lunch, coffee, and drinks were served. Two baseball teams faced off with Gillow’s side captained by Thomas Keegan and Williams, and Fred Tilton leading the rivals. Tilton's team won. A Toye versus Boyle race saw Boyle win as a heavyweight. James Wright entertained with Scotch songs.
William Anglin of Colburn Street fell from two flights of stairs at his home at around 11 pm on Saturday. The accident fractured his right thigh and caused eye injuries from blast debris related to a Humphry Street sewer project. He was moved to St. John's Hospital by ambulance.
The board of engineers finalized two permanent position elections as ordered by the city council. Edward Jennings will serve at the Lawrence Street engine and William Tighe at Race Street. Both men have long served as call firemen.
The Merrimack corduroy cutters were notified of a 10 percent reduction starting July 11, affecting about 40 workers. They have worked three days weekly for the last four weeks and will likely move to full-time at the reduced rate.
The Thompson Hardware Co offers White Mountain freezers with modern test friezes, prices range from 1 pint 1.25 to 10 quart 5 and Arctic freezers at lower rates. All sizes in stock up to 15 quarts. Order early.
A $100 Fourth of July fireworks display contract for the city farm has been awarded to the main Boston company, with the local agent handling the arrangement. The city’s plans call for a full public display on Independence Day.
A large delegation from M company and C companies of the 5th and 6th regiments, plus General Ames camp Spanish War Veterans, attended a patriotic service at Branch Street Baptist Church. Rev. Asa Reed Dilts preached on national greatness, the role of education, and the need to center religion in national life, noting American strength in intelligence, industry, and moral conduct amid war and peace.
The programme lists a Sunday morning program at the First Presbyterian church including hymn Onward Christian Soldier a school responsive reading Psalm 119 Bible class prayer led by the pastor and Gifts of...
A public auction will sell the Josiah B. French Estate at Chelmsford and Westford Streets Lowell. The 23 lots include the Mansion House on 17 457 square feet rented for 1200 yearly. Properties feature corner and railroad frontage with trees and park like grounds, open for inspection after 10 am sale day July 2 1901 with deposits required.
A church program features numerous recitations and songs by primary and children’s departments including "There Was Once a Little Bird" and "Jesus Bids Us Shine." In the evening Rev. J M Craig preaches on Religion and Conduct, arguing Christ fused morality and religion through His person and works.
TC and Lee held insurance on Miss Kenny's stock and on J E Burbank's stock damaged by fire in the early hours of Sunday, as reported.
At John Street church Rev. Geo H. Johnson spoke on Anglo Saxon characteristics as God given talents. He listed three traits: military energy and commercial power, liberty loving courage, and a strong moral law conscience guiding righteousness. He argued the race is united to defy the world and promote liberty and peace.
At Fifth Street Baptist Church the Sunday morning sermon by Rev. H. W. O. Millington focused on Romans chapter six. He spoke of being freed from sin and becoming servants to God, noting prosperity can prove a curse and a man’s resolve to abandon dissipation leads to freedom from sin. The sermon emphasized dying to sin and living unto holiness.
A religious reflection urges believers to turn from sin toward righteousness through consecration and service. It warns that mere freedom from sin is not enough and emphasizes fruitage of holy deeds, daily accountability, and continual growth toward everlasting life under divine guidance.
The Sunday school session considered hiring a church missionary this fall to assist the pastor. Funds would be raised by pledges from the school. In the evening Rev. Dr. Bartlett preached a sermon on Christ's Heart Laid Bare, with violin music by Mr. Frank Charles. Dr. and Mrs. Bartlett will spend the month at Ocean Park.
Rt Rev William H O Connell did not celebrate the last mass but 7 30 service drew a large crowd for the patronal feast of St Peters. Rev John McKenna celebrated with Deacon Saunders and Subdeacon Mullin. Fr Saunders sermon urged invoking St Peters intercession. The Rosenwig mass was sung by the choir under Mr C F Calnin and organist Mrs McKennedy.
Samuel H Hines and Wamesit lodges Knights of Pythias joined Dorcas temple Rathbone Sisters for an afternoon outing at H E King’s summer cottage near Belle Grove. A ball game between Wamesit led by Capt Barrett and Hines led by Capt Shaw decided by a prize bat awarded to Wamesits with a 14 to 13 score.
An 1860s style advert urges mild stimulant for warmth. Jones stock beer and the Anheuser Busch lager Budweiser are offered in halves, kegs, and cases for family trade. John Lennon of 302 310 Market Street is the local agent for both breweries and will fill orders promptly. Order now for Fourth supply. Telephone 643-2.
The Catholic Young Men's Lyceum of St Patrick's parish announces six month terms with officers: President Edward J Carroll Vice President John J Meehan Financial Secretary Henry Doran Recording Secretary John H Murphy Trustees Edward J Carroll Daniel S O'Brien John J Gullivan John P Curley nominated and elected to lead the group.
Loom fixers from Lowell and Lawrence enjoyed a Saturday outing in a grove below Varnum's landing. The event featured a ball game and other sports, providing a day of recreation for the workers.
A young man dies from pneumonia after a cold, blamed on failing to take medicine or using drug laden syrups. The ad extols Father John's Medicine as a laxative and tonic that builds the body naturally, claiming it stops colds. Available at druggists in 60 cent and 1 dollar sizes, with the larger size offering triple quantity.
On a sun drenched weekend eight Lowell and several State officers scoured the Chelmsford Lowell area for Blondin. A Westford quarryman Williams reported a man on a bicycle matching Blondin with two revolvers and two knives, but investigators found inconsistencies and concluded the sightings did not confirm Blondin’s presence. Local police maintained a thorough search but found no sign of Blondin and cautioned against trusting Williams stories.
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