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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
8
Yesterday afternoon was extremely hot with little overnight relief. Today remains hot though a bit less humid with a touch of breeze. Readings show barometer around 29.89 yesterday, 29.95 this morning, 29.90 in the afternoon. Temperatures: 88 yesterday, 78 this morning, 91 in the afternoon.
The city notes Alfred LeBlanc as a prospective representative candidate for ward 7. The Elliott Dental rooms offer reasonable prices at 37 Elliot street with special attention promised to late Dr. Fesler’s patients. Durant’s bankrupt sale at Middle and Central streets features many jewelry bargains as buyers seek quick profits.
A lawn party hosted by Ep worth Camp association drew five Methodist church tents in a field by Mr. G L Fowler's estate. Mrs Fowler presided while J B Wilson Fred Proctor and others oversaw clam chowder ice cream frappe coffee popcorn lemonade and snacks. An orchestra provided music and children played games as attendance remained strong.
A new voting machine on display in City Hall basement draws interest as two company representatives explain its benefits. The device records full vote results when all ballots are cast and replaces printed ballots. Cost is 500 dollars per machine, with two needed per precinct, totaling about 17000 dollars citywide. A city council committee will study it. Mayor Dimon’s inquiry to Lowell Electric Light about bonds for underground conduits will be met with compliance notice from Manager Edgar. The mayor may discuss paving soon.
A North Carolina mother recounts how Grape-Nuts aided her family after a Charlotte mayor used it on his physician's advice. She credits weight gain and improved health to the cereal, notes its help for an emaciated 18 month old with dyspepsia, and recalls LaGrippe with Grape-Nuts and oranges as their relief during illness.
Insurance Commissioner Cutting defends Massachusetts life insurance supervision in his 46th annual report. He traces Wright's early system, explains policy reserve calculations, and argues against assets created by liens on policies. The document highlights strict records, independent policy registries, and the need for uniform surplus presentation.
Auctioneer to sell Franklin Martin Estate at corner of Dane Street and Dane Street Avenue on June 28 1901 at five o clock. Property includes two tenement house No 9 Dane Street cottage No 6 Dane Street Avenue and a large stable with 5867 square feet of land. Rents for main house $14 monthly cottage $9 monthly. Frontage about 90 feet on Dane Street and 75 feet on Dane Street Avenue. Sale aims to raise funds for other property improvements with two thirds mortgage option and $400 deposit required.
Mayor Dimon of Lowell addresses Lowell Electric Light Company dated June 26 1501 noting unresolved provisions of a 1901 underground conduit permit. He requires indemnity agreement and a five thousand dollar bond before streets may be disturbed or work proceeds.
On Salem street Tuesday evening Peter Brule and Frank Lesard fell when front forks broke on a tandem. Brule broke three ribs and Lesard lost several teeth. Azaire Belanger had his left fourth finger crushed and needed amputation at Emergency hospital. Andrew Calnin, 35, was struck by a derrick arm at W. H. Ward works and treated at hospital. Belanger lives at 493 Market street and Calnin at 48 Chambers street.
We stock a wide assortment of portrait frames for wholesale and retail trade. Buy as needed to gain special value and a splendid range. See our stock and prices before purchasing. We offer finest, cheapest, and medium grades from Geo. E. Maker at the corner of John and Merrimack Streets.
The water board held its regular meeting last night and acted favorably on two street extensions. A committee of Weaver and Taft was named to consider bids for 4000 tons of coal. The session adjourned at 9:45.
Medford officials and residents urged Sunday steam service on the Medford branch of the Boston and Maine railway. Mayor Baxter led a petition from aldermen arguing public convenience and churchgoing needs, while the railroad chair warned of no precedent and prohibitive costs. The commission noted no legal path to grant Sunday trains without statutory suspension.
North End Westford hosts a reception for Elmer Sherborn of the 26th regiment after his Philippines service. Over two hundred guests attend at the Sherborn home with lawn dancing, lanterns, and souvenirs from the Far East. Iva Sherborn helps welcome guests as Felch's orchestra provides music into the night. Relatives come from Westford Graniteville Tyngsboro Dunstable and surrounding towns to honor the popular returning soldier.
Next Sunday afternoon Rev J Her bert Yeoman pastor of First Congregational church will lead the first in a series of outdoor services on the common in the centre village Dr Warfield of Lowell will be the guest speaker and conduct the service through the afternoon.
The afternoon program featured a speaker and chorister from the First Congregational church directing singing. A runaway horse belonging to John Fleming of North Tewksbury caused excitement before being halted by Nelson Brown near Enoch Foster’s new home on Dewey street. P M Jefferson has the frame work up for a new barn. The school committee met at Foster school. Contractor Conant of Lowell is repairing the common flag pole. A man employed by F H Farmer was overcome by heat lowering the Boston road grade near Elgin Hill in South Tewksbury and received treatment at the State hospital.
An organ recital was held at All Saints church in Chelmsford on Wednesday evening by Edgar A Barrell from Grace church Newton. Barrell, familiar to Chelmsford audiences, performed with his usual high standard, complemented by Master Ralph Wales of Grace church choir whose singing included Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor and Are Heavy Laden. A large crowd attended. The program was shortened due to damp organ mechanics. Barrell will give another recital here soon.
Second Lieut. Elisha H. Shaw of Troop F cavalry married Miss Ethel H. Nichols in Jersey City New Jersey Tuesday evening. Shaw’s mother and two sisters Florence and Hattie Shaw attended. Charles and Engel Dutton tore down their stone shed building near the railroad station in North Chelmsford.
A warm evening musicale at 11 Marlboro street drew a large audience. The program featured piano, soprano, mezzo soprano, violin, and vocal duets with readings by Miss Ferguson and Master Roy Coram. Accompaniments were by Miss Pierce, Miss Wilson, and Miss Stevens. committee chair E Victor Sargent with Wilbur Haywood and others supervised.
A short clipped line attributes a homily to Rev M J Savage about doing too much work, noting the speaker’s pragmatic stance in hot weather. The fragmentary quote hints at labor fatigue and a broader social exhortation without full context.
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