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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
10
The record notes for June show sunrise and sunset data with a moon set time of 1437 hours and a day length of 15.17 hours. It lists solar timing details, including sun rise and set times and the length of day for the month. No individuals or organizations appear.
Yesterday afternoon was calm but a persistent east wind brought clouds at night and several light showers in the forenoon. Barometer readings drifted from 29.97 to 29.91 as temperatures ranged from 75 to 78 in Boston with a forecast of rain tonight then fair skies Saturday in Massachusetts.
A compact fragment from the Lowell Daily Courier dated Friday June 21, 1901. The readable text notes local events and notices typical of a city newspaper issue from the period.
The item lists talk of an auction at Hall's storehouse on Dutton Street at 10 oclock Tuesday June 25 for trunks contents. It notes bankrupt sale at Durant's corner of Central and Middle streets with half the goods damaged and prices slashed. Robertson & Co. fire sale extends from recent loss, with sessions for high school admission next week.
The licenses committee and city solicitor at city hall approved controls on small money lenders. An annual license fee of 25 dollars was set with monthly rates from 3 percent under 25 dollars to 1 percent for 100 to 200 dollars, well below prior charges. A paper-making fee capped at 2 dollars was also approved and blank license forms will be prepared.
J E Conant and Co sold the late Gilman G Cook estate in Lowell. Four parcels auctioned with mixed attendance and bidding. 12000 feet in Ayers City sold to Albion C Taylor Jr at 13 4c per square foot. Maple street block bought by Joseph Flynn for 1645. Adams street property to Albion C Taylor Jr for 3675. Fletcher street block for 7125 to John J Hogan. All sold with taxes water rates and insurance due.
The statement notes that a lead wire of a given thickness can support 28 pounds, a copper wire the same thickness 302 pounds, and an iron wire 549 pounds, highlighting copper and iron offer far greater support than lead under identical dimensions.
A testimonial from Frederick C. Tice of Florence New Jersey claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured his nervousness and fatigue caused by heat and study. He says the medicine rebuilt his strength and left him well and strong.
The Fourth of July committee selected the Pain Manufacturing Company to supply firework displays at a cost not exceeding 700. They propose engaging the American Military National and Cadet bands for two concerts and the parade at 125, with one band to be chosen for the parade. The Pawtucket bridge may replace a set piece.
The rules specify universal equipment, hose lines, and pipe used for the water contest. Details cover overlap measurements, team size, brakes, top-of-engine crew, playing time, first to play, bursting hose, stream measurement, gate control, and tardiness penalties for participating fire brigades.
An informal Y W C A reception drew many members and city pastors to the association rooms. Mrs Francis Carll presided with Mrs H C Fuller and Mrs H B Shattuck assisting, plus Miss L B Pierson. The Ladies Lyceum Orchestra provided music, and refreshments were arranged by Miss Rachel Abbott and Miss Leslie Barnes.
Miss L Ella Calderwood hosted a piano graduation at her High Street home. Laurel and daisies adorned the room as students performed a nearly flawless program led by George Jessop. Graduates included Ruth Bradley Alice Clain Mary Cochrane Olive Cheat Ida Coburn and many others with help from Bella Lavigne and Faith Doty.
Bargains abound at a great bankrupt sale still in progress at Durant's old stand on Middle and Central streets. Prices are cut to attract buyers with $35 watches now $19, $25 watches $14, $40 tea sets $28, $25 tea sets $14, and sterling silver articles valued at $1.50 offered at 98c. Sale ends soon. act quickly.
Residents report a man disguising himself as an elderly figure with bowlegs entering a village home and leaving with a provisions basket. Detectives from Three Rivers pursued a Blondin-lookalike into the St Maurice valley while another sighting describes a meal with a squaw at a wayside inn about twenty miles distant.
New York detectives Mc Causland and Rhoades spent a fruitless day hunting Blondin. They suspect the crime at No 43 Green Street NYC, with leads in Port Chester New Rochelle and Greenwich failing to pan out. Blondin claimed to work as a hostler in Pelham. authorities seek the identity of that man. Mc Causland stays in the city to continue the search.
The Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo opens May 1 and runs to November 1 1901. It showcases Manufactures and Machinery Exhibits and Uncle Sam’s three buildings plus the Electricity Building. New Englanders will find strong industrial ties and varied displays. Buffalo’s lakefront setting and proximity to Niagara Falls add appeal. The Boston and Maine Railroad offers low fares via Berkshire and Hoosac valleys for travelers from New England.
Beginning next week the summer schedule goes into effect with trips every other day to Halifax. The Halifax sails Tuesdays, Olivette Thursdays to Halifax Hawkesbury and Charlotte town. Yarmouth sails Saturdays to Halifax and Sydney. Advertising matter for these trips has been unprecedented, suggesting many will travel. Booklets Lights Along the Shore printed for sale at City Ticket office 290 Washington street and the wharf or mailed for a two cent stamp to J A Flanders 20 Atlantic avenue Boston. Mystery sale at Hallae house 11 o clock a m Tuesday. I had a running itchy sore on the leg. Suffered tortures. Dean Ointment cured it.
Howe school held its commencement in Billerica Centre with a five member graduating class. Alumni reunion and a town hall ceremony followed by an informal reception and dinner, highlighting Dr Howe's legacy and the school's improving enrollment and academic pursuit.
A large gathering at the D L Page company dining hall followed by a business meeting. Reports showed growth, healthy finances, and reelected officers with minor committee changes. Remarks recalled Howe school training and Pan-electric display insights. Dancing concluded the evening, with auction of unclaimed furniture listed for Tuesday at 10.
The Farther Lights monthly meeting at Branch St Baptist was led by president Miss Gertrude Butler. Carrie Wheeler Stevenson, returning missionary to Africa, spoke as the program theme cited training Christian workers in Burmah. Reports on Kemendine Girl School Rangoon and other missions were presented by Ethel Fletcher Agnes Lunt Rhoda Deane Mildred Perkins.
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