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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
8
Daily sky data lists sun rise at 4.18 and sun set at 11.31 p m with moon set at 7.24 and length of day 15 11. The record records the July data for celestial timings and daylight duration.
Yesterday afternoon showed threats with light showers in spots at night. Today was partly cloudy and sultry with some showers verified before noon. Barometer readings 29.80, 29.78, 29.72. Temperatures 79, 70, 70. Boston forecast: fair tonight and Saturday, warmer with west winds.
Tickets 80 cents for sale at A. H. Cluer’s, 340 Bridge Street. Centralville lodge 215 I. Co. O. F. offers a Tuesday July 10 excursion by rail or coach to Salisbury Beach. Telephone 32 for details.
The Yorick club held a special meeting in Burbank hall to decide on action after the Mansur block fire. A special committee of Percy Parker, F. W. Stickney, F. A. Fisher, C. P. Conant and R. F. Hemenway was named to investigate and report on new quarters and possible locations.
The Glenmore Social club held an open house night before the Fourth in Roosevelt hall with Gilmore's orchestra, 40 couples danced, and a banquet followed. Soloists included Harry Ashworth and Frank O'Hare, with piano by John Whittaker and William Gilmore. Michael Murphy chaired the reception committee. Samuel Willis led the banquet committee. Frank Donahue was floor director.
The Lakeview Theatre audience enjoys a busy week as the New York Specialty company delivers the season’s biggest receipts. Tot Young’s blackface acts and new coon songs draw hearty laughs, Johnnie Barker’s Yankee comedy echoes praise with strong Whitcomb impersonations, and Baroness Von Zeiber’s classical brass backed songs impress. The Colbys and their two children entertain, Buckner’s bicycle stunt awes crowds, and Mrs. Young’s piano solos gain favorable notices from her Redpath prominence. Two open air concerts Sunday feature the Colbys.
Fireworks postponed due to rain last Tuesday will be held Saturday night at Lakeview along with a concert by the Talbot Mix band.
A. G. Pollard & Co offer two cases of white nainsooks and white pieces at a low price. Nainsooks are 5 cents per yard, satin striped and plaid, suitable for waists and dresses. Also fine white dimity lawn at 8 cents per yard, compared to 15 cents. Basement.
A demonstrator will provide a free trial of a tasty beverage this week. The offer invites trial tasters to sample the drink and evaluate its flavor and quality. No purchase required during the trial event.
Surprised the talent Keegan defeated Hamilton in a 10 mile race at Littleton on Wednesday. The crowd saw Keegan grow from lap to lap as Hamilton lagged behind due to poor pace makers. A rematch is suggested as both riders expressed willingness to race again and Keegan shows rising form.
The North Billerica and Mohair cricket teams prepare for a league match at Lowell grounds this Saturday with C Butterfield H Brown J Aspin C Hurst and others in Billerica and David Hird John Priestley Charles Aveyard Mekor Greenwood Isaac Moss leading Mohair in the Methuen league clash at Lawrence. A second eleven also named to play the Billericas at Chelmsford street with Joseph Harrison Brook Southam James Greenwood George Chadwick Arthur Hindle Asa Stirks and others.
A YMCA outing begins with 25 boys departing from Northern station for a two to three week camp at North Littleton. Dr Dietz Secretary Williams lead the group, with Mrs Dietz and Chef Sawyer. Additional campers join on Saturday and Monday as camp capacity fills. Williams supervises morning Bible study and camp fire talks, signaling a positive influence from the gathering.
An earnest observer declares this the largest best gathering in Lowell. The selection at the Boston Cloak and Suit store 228 Jerrimack Street features dainty waist styles with laces and embroideries, colorful patterns, and low prices. See the assortment while at full display.
Middlesex County report describes Arlington Boat club and Arlington Improvement association hosting a Wednesday program. First Battalion Cavalry band played from a float by the boathouse, with a Lawrence field ball game and Spy pond fireworks. Evening dance with Towne's orchestra followed. Newton Civic groups held a patriotic program with talks Bray Hall and aquatic events at Crystal lake with fireworks. Accidents from gunfire and firecrackers occurred during the day.
Local items report visiting relatives Eva Cornell from Concord Junction in town. Calls for extra Electric Railway cars on holidays to Lowell. Crowded streets and a sea trip planned from Marblehead. Mischief by youths in dresses and a new stone wall near James Wotton residence. Church services and a demand for punishment of Minute Men boulder desecrators. Sunday services listed for Baptist Unitarian and All Saints with morning omissions. Young America group faces damages or court for breaking and entering. Trilby club picnic at Baptist Pond after a straw ride.
June events in East Pepperell include a W C T U reception for seniors at M E church with 58 aged 70 plus and 100 guests, a memorial list, and social time with tea. Also noted are 19% P Hy school diplomas, class ode by Francis A Lawrence, Brigham's orchestra, and local lodge initiation plus a “C” night at Prescott Orange and a sermon by Rev J H Mansfield at the M E church.
The W C T U met on the 27th with two new members joining and a flowers drive for the sick. The fourth held quiet, but a barn on Lowell and Groton road burned at 4 am with wear reports of fire crackers. insurance 500, loss 600. Death of Philip R Prescott in the Philippines at 19, with Westford academy and Dartmouth College ties.
The Marlboro observance drew four thousand to Union Church common for children’s entertainment after an early morning parade of antiques and horribles. A vivid float featuring a man with a scythe and spyglass mocked predictions of grass growth from a historic labor conflict.
The night before the Fourth, a vandal strike defaced the Memorial boulder in Central square prompts town officials to receive urgent communications and requests for action. The incident has sparked calls for improved protection, a review of lighting, and community guidance to prevent further damage.
The C E society at Harvard elected officers on Wednesday June 27 with Herbert Pollard as president S A Davis as vice president Mrs George Houghton recording secretary Mrs Charles Spencer corresponding secretary and Mrs Allen Hazzard treasurer A social followed. George Pollard and family are visiting for the summer and residents note Mr Edwin Hildreth's house reopening. Several local figures and events are mentioned including a July 4 program, a horse rider accident, church entries, a bicycle race first prize Bettle Dickson, a greased pig catch by Lawrence Parsons, and Harvard beating Lancasters in baseball. Fireworks closed the Fourth of July program with a lawn party and Chinese lanterns.
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