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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
8
Yesterday afternoon was warm with a very heavy shower around 6.15 and rapid evening rain, peaking at 9.30 as shops closed. Today stays hot with fluctuating barometer readings and a forecast of fair weather for Massachusetts tonight and Wednesday with variable winds.
Front page note from the Lowell Daily Courier dated Tuesday June 25, 1901. Contains brief local items and notices typical of a daytime newspaper of the era.
The ad copy promotes Burn Wilson and Horne coal options with emphasis on new arrivals at Cambridge's. It highlights low prices and modern goods. The Elliot Dental rooms promise special attention to Dr. Fesler's former patients and note a community motto of good work at reasonable prices. Traders National Bank directors announce semiannual dividend No. 16 at 4 percent, to be paid by check to stockholders of record June 29 with mail delivery in July.
The Loomfixers held a regular meeting and elected an executive board for the new year: William Hunt, Frank Trombley, Joseph Pelletier, John Finlan. A Saturday outing at Dooley's grove was voted, with Loomfixers and Lawrence invited. Attendees from the Loomfixers of Lawrence included president A A Henry secretary John Druder treasurer James Duffy and Lomas Johnson and George Lacock. Refreshments followed.
Azma Aansara, Syrian shop owner, reports $116 stolen Saturday from a rear room. A Syrian girl with access is suspected. a man named Alley Abdibrookman and the woman vanished. Supt. Moffatt alerted Lebanon police. the man was captured the next day.
The sixth organ recital by Mr BF A Barrell at All Saints Chelmsford will be tomorrow evening at 7 30. A Grace church choir Newton member will sing. The program promises to be among the best of the series.
The city butchers and grocers baseball nine will clash with the Nashua meat choppers in their city on Thursday.
An old time catarrh treatment shift to tablets with Stuart's Catarrh Tablets praised as palatable and convenient. Advert says tablets kill catarrh germs in blood and mucous membranes using antiseptics, avoiding sprays and douches. A clerk recounts relief after two months of use and recommends them to others. price is 50 cents per package and portability is noted. Guaranteed free from wine mercury or mineral poison.
The city school committee approved raises for many staff, including high school principal C. W. Irish from 2500 to 3000 and French head Adelaide Baker from 800 to 900. A rumor investigation was ordered. a vote on teacher election was postponed, then held with five to four results not read aloud. The panel adjourned to Monday to hear the high school committee’s report.
The House of Prayer Sunday school children enjoyed an afternoon at Mrs. William A. Pardoe’s Marlboro street Highlands home. Mrs. Pardoe and assistants hosted games, races, and treats with ice cream, cakes, and candy. Winners included George Maddocks, Harry Crockett, Mabel Sanborn, Laura Hallett, Alice Simms, and Horace with Royal Barnes in the three legged race.
Rev John Gilday, rector of St Patrick's South Lawrence, unveils four weighted bells for an ornate Angelus peal at the Lowell church near the railroad. Crafted by America's finest founder, the bells weigh up to 3000 pounds each, with clockwork and electric striking, offering 24 changes and future expansion to a chime.
The High School Review lists 1901 graduates continuing education at Dartmouth Columbia Tufts Brown and other institutions. Miss Amy Bent begins as Editor-in-Chief with a new staff, while classes end soon and graduation events are planned at Huntington Hall.
Duncan Kelley, a six year old resident of Fayette Street, fell down stairs at Fayette street school yesterday around 11 30 am. He was unconscious on arrival at St Johns hospital and diagnosed with a concussion of the brain. He was reported resting comfortably later that evening.
Pollai and Company advertise remnants of good cottons including Lockwood sheetings in 2 to 15 yard lengths. Prices stated as 5 1 2 cents per yard for the wide and 6 2 3 cents per yard for 40 inch wide. The notice touts quality and value for sheets pillow cases underwear and similar use.
The Saint Jean Baptiste society staged a grand charity festival in Huntington Hall last night. Champagne's Orchestra played as contortionists J. W. Miller and the Ayotte Bros entertained along with dancers. Numerous sale tables were run by named presidents and aides, while the committee, led by Rev. Fr. Fournier and Moise Gervais, oversaw arrangements.
Mr Joseph Dorson a popular worker at the Pilling Shoe plant receives a surprise send off as coworkers present him with a 38 calibre revolver and 100 cartridges before his long Westward vacation The gathering acts as a show of appreciation and friendship at his workbench.
Thomas McCoy eight son of John and Nellie McCoy of Pike street Tewksbury drowned yesterday afternoon while gathering pond lilies on a raft near a back pond. Search for the child followed after supper and the body was recovered from the pond. The father is an engineer with Taylor and Barker and a sister is set to graduate from Tewksbury High School.
Y W CA notes that they are preparing boxes for Miss Mudge and Miss Organ and urge anyone wishing to send articles to bring them in at once.
Rev H A Heath of Keokuk delivered his first Wakefield Baptist Church sermon on May 14. His message from Matthew chapters 28 verses 18 and 20 centered on “A Great Commission” as the supply committee on May 17 recommended his engagement. He was born 1867 in Jackson Minnesota and educated at Osage Des Moines College and Rochester Theological Seminary. He has held pastorates at Rochester, Waverly, and Keokuk prior to this call.
In West Chelmsford the Children's Sunday service featured a candle sermon by Rev. C. C. P. Hiller. Illustrations showed Jesus as light and the Holy Spirit guiding class lanterns, with characters like Mary and Jim Worst. An evening concert followed, with 27 songs and recitations. Local residents and graduates were noted in visiting and social posts.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Congregational church purchased chairs to replace settees in the vestry. High school graduating exercises now scheduled for Thursday evening, not Tuesday as previously reported. Deacon Enoch Foster suffered a severe bee sting while handling a swarm, attended by Dr. Goodwin of the State hospital.
Yesterday afternoon J. E. Conant & Co sold the Whithed residence at 10 Parkview avenue near Mansur and Park View avenues in Oakland. Hans C. Dege bought it for 3050 dollars, deemed a great bargain. Conant warned of tomorrow’s Livingston lots sale promising more real estate bargains in Lowell’s market.
Twenty five University of Pennsylvania students who wish to view the Henley regatta in July will travel by cattle ships. After the races they will tour England and the continent for sightseeing.
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