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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
8
Yesterday was ideal and today similar though warmer with barometer readings around 29.98. Massachusetts forecast: Fair tonight and probably fair Friday with variable winds. Boston area notes indicate mild daytime temperatures around 75 to 72 degrees.
The Lowell Daily Courier from Thursday May 16 1901 presents a historical snapshot with local notices, brief items, and community updates reflecting the day’s events, people, and civic matters in Lowell.
The Lowell Primary union meets tomorrow at 4 PM in the Y M C A building. Taylor Roofing placed an order box at 122 Fletcher street for area patrons. In the Johnson case counsel is Crowley for the petitioner and Anderson for the respondent. Tufts College Glee and Mandolin clubs perform tonight at Highland club hall. Highland Congregational Ladies hold a monthly supper in the church vestry with Mr. and Mrs. Co L Merriam expected. The dog catcher program may begin soon. uncollared dogs risk capture. P F Devine offers dog collars at 88 Merrimack street. F A One Merrimack House block carries new ladies and gentlemen fancy goods added this spring.
Prof H H C Bingham of Lawrence Academy Groton spoke on Marie Antoinette to the French classes last night in High School Hall. The hall was filled with about 400 young ladies as he presented the queen's life with about 100 stereopticon views of Paris landmarks and scenes from the era.
The Cutter and Walker property sale drew a large, representative crowd and enthusiastic bidding, bringing 2.04 per square foot, higher than nearby comps in 1891. The deal, to trustees Chas M Williams and George W Poor, is seen as a positive omen for Lowell real estate, with widespread investment interest rising across New England markets. Andrew C Wheelock purchased 5505 square feet at 2.04 per square foot.
Mrs Katherine A O Keefe O Mahoney delivered an illustrated lecture at Notre Dame academy on General Lew Wallaces Ben Hur using 100 lantern slides. Proceeds benefited Trinity College Washington to help establish a free Lowell academy scholarship. The condensation preserved religious and dramatic scenes, offering an inspiring religious and literary review.
Gold ore totaling 3047 statute tons was excavated in the United Kingdom during the past year reflecting mining activity across multiple sites. The figure highlights annual output by local mines and reserves, with no further details on companies or locations provided in the source.
The lands and buildings committee led by Alderman Conlon reviewed the Market building and Dover Street school. Supt Gillow defended the annex cost at 4250 per room, noting higher material prices and wages when built. The group debated accounting, contract vs city work, and whether to table the matters or refer to the city council for appropriation.
A heated committee session shows tension over approving expenditures without council consent. Chairman intends to read his own report after writing it, while Mr. Emsley pushes for an immediate vote. The motion is tabled and the panel adjourns to Friday night.
The Streets Committee held public hearings at city hall on petitions for edgestone and cement sidewalks on Perry street and for paving Broadway from Walker to Suffolk with Trinidad lake asphalt. Members discussed safety, wear on macadam, and costs, with multiple speakers urging stone or asphalt, and decisions postponed to Monday night.
A large turnout of women from Lowell Medford Reading Stoneham and other Middlesex towns attended the Middlesex County W C T U quarterly meeting at the Westford Congregational church. President Katherine Lente Stevenson spoke on parliamentary rules and the session covered Sabbath observance scientific temperance instruction and model mothers meetings.
Street committee revisits a Worcester based lease proposal from American Car Sprinkler Co for a season of 1901 at 4000 dollars plus running expenses and liability. A 10 cent per car mile reduction is offered if power is available. Seers to Worcester and a stone bridge over the Concord river also on the agenda.
Chevalier lodge Knights of Pythias marked its 18th anniversary with a banquet at Odd Fellows hall. Guests enjoyed entertainment by the Ladies' Lyceum orchestra and readings by Miss Lillian Dodge Haskell. A cornet solo by Miss Pratt and violin solos by Miss Townsend complemented the program with Miss Alice Hunt at the piano.
The owner plans an absolute auction Friday May 17 1901 at five pm for 9879 square feet on Robbins Street near Trueworthy residence. Frontage 75 feet level lot in Highlands Garden ward with municipal conveniences. Two thirds mortgageable. Deposit $200 when struck off. Auctioneer J W Richardson to answer questions.
The Three Bostonian concert in Middlesex street drew a modest crowd but rich applause for New England Kurn Hattin Homes. Annie Frank Libby harpist impressed, Ethel Cross delivered novel sword and flag pieces, and Homer Eaton’s costume bits drew hearty laughter with Welcome Pretty Primrose and other performances.
Pleasant audience enjoyed a night of song led by soprano Mrs Milo Hale Jr and tenor Mr Harry Stocks. Assisted by Amphion male quartet Schumann ladies quartet and High School Banjo Mandolin club, with Miss Jessie D Lewis readings. Program featured Medleys, Lullaby from Erminie and other selections.
The Daughters of Liberty marked fifteen years with a Knights of Pythias hall gathering. The business session offered two proposals before a hawker parade, followed by musical solos by Mrs Susie Gifford and Miss Anna Greenleaf, readings by Miss Lea Brady, remarks by George W Huntoon, and the drama The Greatest Plague in Life led by Mrs A Cora Stiles. Mrs Lucy Staples, Mrs Hattie Gilman, and Mrs Minnie True led the general committee.
The Patton company repeats Under Two Flags to strong praise and Louisiana matinee. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde follows, with popular prices. The Monks of Malabar debuts at Opera house May 23 led by Francis Wilson and a strong cast including Marie Celeste and Clara Palmer. Wilson’s new vehicle draws great audience anticipation.
The annual strawberry festival, led by the Ladies' Benevolent Society under Mrs. Frank Hoyt, featured a music and readings program directed by Miss Jessie D. Lewis. Participants included soprano Mrs. Milo W. Hale Jr and violinist Miss Florence Charlton, with numerous helpers across candy, variety, dining, and cake tables.
At a Hill side Church society meeting in Dracut the standing committee was authorized to extend a call to Rev J A McKnight of Hill New Hampshire to become pastor for one year.
The Epworth League at Worthen Street Methodist Episcopal Church held its regular monthly meeting in the ladies parlor on Wednesday. Officers reported prosperity and plans were made for a Rose Festival mid June. A missionary talk on John Payton by Miss Evan Rollins followed the reports.
The Kirk Street church vestry hosted a monthly Sunday school social last night led by Miss Ward's class. Miss Bessie Adams gave readings and Miss Gertrude M. Sewall sang. Light refreshments were served at attractively arranged tables.
The Eliot church and parish arrange an elaborate reception for their pastor Rev. E Victor Bigelow and his wife at the church vestry Thursday evening from 8 to 10 o clock.
Ascension day events at the House of Prayer include morning prayer at 7 10 a m holy communion at 7 30 a m and evensong at 7 30 p m church asks attendance and devotion on the holy day.
The town by laws of Tewksbury passed April 30 at a special meeting have been approved by Judge Lawton of the superior court.
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