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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
8
The snippet lists days of the week Sun through Sat with times for sunrise at 4.07, moonrise at 12.26 a.m., sun setting at 7.20, and length of day 15.13 hours. It appears as a compact calendar-like weather data note.
Cloudy early afternoon gave way to a clear evening and a pleasant warm day. Forecast calls for fair tonight and probably Wednesday with variable winds. readings show barometer around 29.82 to 30.00 and temperatures from 63 to 79 degrees in Boston.
The Lowell Daily Courier dated Tuesday June 11 1901 delivers brief reports from Lowell and nearby communities. It highlights local happenings, upcoming events, and short notices reflecting the city’s civic life at the turn of the century.
Prof. Bennett Springer performs at the Eliot church straw berry festival Wednesday evening to entertain attendees while Burn Wilson and Horne supply coal for the event.
Real estate transfers listed for Lowell with numerous properties on Appleton Moody and Corey streets plus several other streets. Purchasers include Bertha J Davis Joseph Goulet and Edward W Thomas among many others. Large sale noted at the Shattuck lot valued at 1700 dollars. Additional transfers appear for Tyngsboro Tewksbury Billerica Westford and surrounding areas.
Mrs Harry Stocks hosted the King's Daughters of the First Baptist church at her Oaklands home. New officers were elected for the summer and plans discussed. An entertainment followed with solos by Mrs W H Pepin and Mrs Daniel Floyd, and readings by Miss Eyes. Refreshments were served and a vote of thanks given to Mrs Stocks for two years of leadership. New officers: Mrs S T Ford leader, Miss Emily Simpson vice leader, Miss Sarah J Crosby secretary, Miss Clara A Emerson treasurer.
Cannon boomed and fireworks lit the night as Captain Thomas Talbot and dozens of veterans returned to North Billerica. A vast crowd cheered in Talbot Memorial Hall while bands, a concert and a medal presentation honored the men who served in the Philippines, underscoring town pride and wartime unity.
Dracut prepares for a Thursday celebration with decorations by Mr. Young and others. A pageant of volunteers, ushers, and sponsors lines up for reception duties while tickets go on sale across local shops and markets. Afternoon cricket at the grounds offers twenty five dollars to the winning team, as a large chorus and band provide morning and concert entertainment.
Editorials from Brockton Times Salem News and Haverhill Gazette argue for restoring liquor licenses at army posts and city bars in Massachusetts. They claim soldiers will seek liquor off post and cause trouble, while civilians enjoy broader freedoms. a return to licensure is urged amid national and local discourse. J B Goodwin offers superior sliding screen products built with Clinton wire and kiln dried lumber.
The Lowell water board installed 500 meters in high-use areas including all large tenement properties. Officials anticipate higher July bills as habitual water wasters adjust to metering. A prominent owner once paid 175 for a quarterly bill. now annual charges have dropped dramatically. The Lawrence Tribune suggests Lawrence adopt meters citywide.
J E Conant & Co of Lowell announce an absolute auction on Wednesday June 12 1901 at 4 pm for 11286 square feet on the westerly Nesmith street lot between Willis Farrington estate and Dr John C Irish opposite Wm H White residence. Front 82 feet depth about 132 feet rear wider by ten feet. Grade below street level. No prior sale. $350 deposit required when struck off. Inquiries at the auctioneers office. Alice Be Nesmith guardian Joseph A Nesmith
Mary Ellen Lucey and John W. Lucey offer the McVey estate at 194 Gorham Street for bid. The sale begins at Gorlock noon Wednesday June 12 1901 and the highest bidder becomes purchaser upon payment and terms. The property includes two tenement house ten rooms cottage five rooms and 3100 square feet of land with 31 foot frontage. Rent currently 37 dollars per month and a 350 dollar deposit is required when struck off with options to mortgage portion.
Miss Edith Emma Russell recounts her months in Japan with vivid scenes from Kanazawa Fukui and Kobe. She describes Christmas and New Year rites, gifts for children, temple and house visits, a foreign resident Griffis, harsh winter winds, a new servant adjusting to home life, a wedding at their house, telegrams and cake gifts, and her longing for home as she plans to sail to Shanghai after Kobe.
The street committee met at city hall to view John H. Harrington's Merrimack square cellar and sidewalk. Harrington proposed how expenses should be apportioned. The committee voted to inspect the premises on June 14.
A Constant Reader from the Lowell Sun proposes renaming the well known area The Acre to The Acropolis in light of shifts in word 2 conditions. The letter reflects local humor and cultural references.
The New York Novelty company opened a week at Lakeview theatre to good crowds in matinee and evening shows. The Lenton Brothers acrobats and hat throwers drew praise for new tricks while Gordon Eldred entertained with songs and impressions. The Tourgee family, four American trumpeters, and the Litchfields offered varied comedy and music, with Miss Kitty Lenton’s illustrated songs pleasing the audience. Closing moving pictures were engaging though camera issues persisted. The program runs twice daily for the rest of the week.
Mr H J McCoy general secretary of the Y M C A San Francisco will visit Lowell the week of June 17. He once served Lowell as secretary from 1872 to 1880, nine years, and is now married to Miss Frances Crowell of San Francisco. He planned to attend the Boston association convention then visit Lowell, staying a few days at 331 Wilder street with Mr and Mrs Asa C Russell.
May totals include 2412 new applications and 45 reinstatements, bringing overall membership to 221,884 as of May 31. Emergency fund stands at 1,340,260.21 with a W. and O. B. balance of 418,792.15. Massachusetts adds 168 May applications, lifting state membership to 18,552 and a net gain of 603 since January 1.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway achieved a landmark speed on a Chicago to Buffalo run in 1895, covering about 519 miles in 470 minutes 20 seconds at 65.07 mph. Railway Master Mechanic praised the line for high speed with traveler comfort.
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