Lowell People – (PIP #82)

By Louise Peloquin

In the pre-LinkedIn era, the local daily newspaper allowed readers to learn about Lowell people. Here are 4 peeks into the past.

L’Étoile – January 6, 1925

HE SPENDS 28 YEARS

AT LOWELL

HUMANE SOCIETY

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Agent Charles F. Richardson has seen the organization develop and expand.

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          Next March, agent Charles F. Richardson will have spent 28 years serving the Lowell Humane Society. During his tenure, it has improved with respect to hygiene. The organization has existed for 51 years and has accomplished a great deal for humanity in this district. The 51st annual report presents remarkable facts. Over the course of the year, the organization has taken care of 366 children, 61 more than during the preceding year. Members visited a total of 12,359 animals, more than they had the year before.

     The Lowell Humane Society was founded in May 1873. It is interesting to note that His Excellence William B. Washburn, governor of Massachusetts, was present at the first assembly of the society and spoke very eloquently about its mission and its objectives.

     Currently, William F. Potter is president. Among the former presidents are: George Stephens, Charles H. Coburn, Frederick P. Marble, Judge Frederick A. Fisher and Robert F. Marden.

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L’Étoile – January 19, 1925

HARRY CHALIFOUX

TAKES OVER THE MANAGEMENT

OF HIS STORE HERE

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This well-known Lowell merchant becomes the new manager of Chalifoux’s.

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     Harry Chalifoux, a well-known merchant in this city, has just taken over the management of the main ground floor departments of Chalifoux’s at the angle of Central and Merrimack Streets.

     Mr. Chalifoux will celebrate his return to active participation in the retail  business by a grand sale at the store next Friday. He will offer great deals and invites shoppers to celebrate his return as store manager along with him.

     From now on, the following departments will be managed by Mr. Chalifoux: undergarments and hose for ladies and children, trinkets, handkerchiefs, sheer fabrics, art objects, wool items, kitchen cloths, bedspreads, gloves and sewing patterns. All of the articles on the ground floor shelves and counters are brand new. The former managers or tenants from the last two years are no longer at the store and their stock has been removed.

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L’Étoile – January 19, 1925

THE FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION HOLDS ITS ELECTIONS

     The annual election of the officers of the Firefighters’ Rescue Association took place Friday with the following results: William F. Christie, president; Patrick F. Mahoney, vice-president; John F. Thomas, secretary and John H. Hogan treasurer.

     The association officers submitted their annual reports for 1924. The financial report showed that the rescue funds are very low because of the considerable amounts disbursed over the course of the year.

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L’Étoile – February 11, 1925

CHARLES PRICHARD LEAVES HIS POST

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     Charles R. Prichard will become vice-president and general manager of Lynn Gas & Electric Light Co. on April 1 and therefore will leave his similar position at Lowell Gas Light Co.

     Charles R. Prichard came to Lowell as vice-president and general manager of Lowell Gas Light Co. on April 1, 1921. On April 1 of the current year, he will have completed four years of service here.

     Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Prichard and born in Lynn, he began his studies there and later attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he graduated. During his vacations, he held various jobs for Lynn Gas & Electric Light Co.

     In 1905, he became treasurer and manager of Beverly Gas & Electric Light Co. and remained there for 15 years until his arrival in Lowell. He had greatly succeeded in his work in Beverly.

     Mr. Prichard has made many friends in Lowell and was a member of the Rotary Club and of the Chamber of Commerce. He is one of the directors of Brockton Gas Co., of Salem Gas Co., and of Gloucester Electric Light Co. He lives at 30 Talbot Street. His successor at Lowell Gas Light Co. has not yet been selected. (1)

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1) Translations by Louise Peloquin.