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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1905
Page
5
A severe storm swept through Lowell yesterday causing heavy property damage, uprooted trees, and near-misses with losing lives. The downpour lasted seven minutes with fierce wind and lightning while sewers mostly handled the flood except a single failing line from Salem to Moody streets. Sun returned by 2 PM, as officials noted the city avoided greater loss due to quick response and limited cellar flooding.
A fierce wind toppled trees across Centralville with major damage on Andover and Appleton streets, near the park and Wentworth avenue. Wires and a trolley were affected, a large elm fell on the John Davis property blocking part of the sidewalk, and the Longmeadow golf club area suffered widespread tree breakage while the club house remained intact.
Across Pond and Pleasant streets a chimney toppled on a three story tenement owned by James Hickey and roofing damage followed. Belvidere Woolen mill roof damaged by lightning. Rogers Hall school visited by wind with downed trees. Fort Hill park area saw two trees down, Greenwood building chimney blown, and several streets reported downed trees. Wires damaged, manholes blocked by water, and Salvation Army tent collapsed. Fire alarm boxes damaged but repaired by nightfall.
A severe storm stalled nearly every electric railroad line in the city for 1 to 3 hours except the Lawrence street line. Five cars burned on Nashua, Pawtucketville, and Varnum avenues. Andover street line out of service due to fallen trees. Cars delayed beyond city limits. golfers rode a line at 5 30. Mud and sand halted traffic on several lines. bridges and depots faced damage. Several buildings suffered lightning damage. blinds, lattice work, and windows were damaged. Insurance holders listed for damaged properties. A 1 40 northbound train was held by a downed pole. depot roofs lost slates. A nearby monument yard derrick was nearly blown over.
A strong storm flooded Spalding park spoiling the New Bedford Lewell baseball game yesterday. Puddled infield and a damaged fence disrupted play, with sections blown 50 yards. Grand stand and bleachers remained intact. today’s Haverhill game to be played if weather allows. Fence repairs by Edward Cawley planned.
In Pawtucketville a storm struck near Lowell General Hospital where two cows were killed by lightning under a tree. A third cow was stunned but revived, while ten boys sheltered in a nearby barn escaped serious harm. Four youths suffered shock from the event.
For 16 years Mrs John A James of Wiarton Ontario suffered heart disease and was bedbound at times. Her doctor feared she might die any minute. Believing there was hope she used Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart. Three bottles cured her. The ad claims relief in 30 minutes and includes Dr Agnew's Liver Pills with 40 doses for 10 cents.
A severe windstorm devastated neighborhoods from hospital hill to Pawtucketville. Trees were torn from roots, roofs ripped free, and hail shattered windows. Albert H Choate survived a near fatal moment when a fallen tree crushed his hammock, while Dr. Harry Coburn and Geo Stanley reported damaged yards. Lightning hit MerJul Peltier’s Avon street home, narrowly missing injury as a horse bolted. The storm also damaged storefronts, windows, and crops across Centralville, St Louis parish, and nearby streets.
A compact coffee shop advertises fresh daily roasts by O'Brien Bros at 227 Central Street. The piece includes a quoted exchange from the Philadelphia Ledger about a train jumping anecdote and a train glare, reflecting light humorous prose.
Mrs. E. C. Cole of Warner New Hampshire reports her baby suffered chafing but was cured after using less than one box of Comfort Powder. She calls it a healing wonder and recommends its use widely. Druggists endorse the product.
A powerful summer storm swept eastern New England causing widespread damage from New Hampshire to Boston. Lightning struck homes and a mill, a barn burned, windows shattered, and trees toppled while hail damaged fruit and property. The steamer Plymouth faced a risky voyage but reached Boston safely.
A violent thunder and rainfall hit Boston shortly before 3 pm on June 26. The storm, which moved from the north through Vermont, caused hazardous street travel, flooded cellars in the business district, and damaged perishable goods in markets. Ninety thousandths of an inch were recorded as the rain ceased after about ten minutes.
A June afternoon storm at Salem Willows toppled 10 to 15 willows, damaged buildings, and started minor fires. Lightning killed Geo C Vaughn’s valuable horse, while hail the size of eggs damaged windows and trees. The yacht captain from Beverly Farms reported a 50 foot water spout and a close escape.
A cold northerly rain storm moved through Burlington on June 26, lasting into the night. Heavy rainfall washed out some mountain roads and the temperature fell to about 50 degrees by dark.
A violent storm yesterday afternoon caused extensive property loss in Pleasant Street, Tewksbury, with houses, windmills, a tower and trees destroyed. Florists Gale and Roper suffered major damage to hothouses and structures, while others faced shattered roofs and overturned sheds. Severe weather also hit nearby West Billerica with a destroyed barn and lightning strike, and hail blanketed lower town as telegraph wires failed and trains halted. The storm affected transport and utilities, but some areas remained intact amid widespread destruction.
Despite wintry conditions a goodly crowd visited Lakeview park for the opening of the resort. The theatre presented the opera 1492 to fair audience response, while tonight’s band concert and fireworks are expected to draw larger crowds. Boston burlesque 1492 also drew an audience, praised as bright and tuneful.
A June 26 thunderstorm with wind and hail struck near Andover, destroying the house and barn of Charles Jameson at West Andover. The incident caused an estimated loss of 4000 dollars as heavy rainfall and large hail stones battered the area.
Folle Seraphique described as a thin silk like fabric ideal for waists and dresses. Noted for being cool easy to launder colorfast and with delicate printed effects. Mill remnants offered at a reduced price in basement sale by A. G. Pollard & Co.
Advertising copy advises catarrh sufferers to use Hyomei with direct application for quick relief. Emphasizes warm weather as best for treatment, warns against stomach dosing, and notes a one dollar outfit with money-back guarantee from Elliingwood Co. and Falls Burkinshaw.
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