Florida Phosphate Prospects Boost State's Fortune
The article notes a push for a thorough Florida geological survey to explore phosphate beds and other minerals. It highlights Florida's transformation from poor state to a site of wealth, with fruits vegetables and sheep farming noted, and mentions health resorts along the coast as well. The Knights of Labor and other labor groups plan a February convention to publish a platform and back candidates supporting their views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
United Bodies
Secretary of the Interior
Florida
Union
Farmers Build a Railroad by Cooperative Labor
A New Jersey farming community plans a 25 mile line from Morristown to the White Mountains built by stockholders who pay in work. They employ neighbors as laborers, with farmers planting orchards and preparing markets as the line nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Morristown
White Mountains
Hunterdon County
Jersey
Black Beauty Edition Promises Harrowing Escape Tale
ESTREARY presents possible race details as Mr Holland supplies exact account of escape from slavery and rise to prominence. Daniel Lothrop of Boston publishes a handsome 16 mo cloth bound edition of Black Beauty with thirteen illustrations and memories of Beauty's early home and Merry Legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Daniel Lothrop
Boston
Humane Societies
Merry Legs
Trinity and Unitarian services advertise Christmas events
The notice lists Church of Trinity rector Rev Walter Russell Breed and St Anne’s South Lincoln services from December 1 to March 1 including evening sermons. Unitarian Rev B R Bulkeley hosts Christmas rehearsal and a Boston address. Trinity Congregational outlines 10 45 am and 7 30 pm services with praise and prayer meetings. A book introduction notes Aspirations and Inspirations by Reynolds, priced at $1, sold by booksellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Walter Russell Breed
Trinity Church
St. Anne’s Church
South Lincoln
Trinitarian Congregational
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Zzie A. Hubbard
Grindall
Reynolds
All
Marlboro notes and factory reports from 1890
The item lists local happenings in Marlboro, noting sewer work on East Elm street, strong shoe production at S H Howes factories, and foundation work paused at the People s National Bank. It mentions J Proctor & Son buying a 27 acre hardwood lot, and reports on local residents, teachers visiting, and labor federation activity in Detroit with McSweeney and Daley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s National Bank
Boston
S H. Howe
Warren H. Howe
Messrs
Warren and
Burns
J. Proctor & Son
Moore
Westboro
Oor
McSweeney
Federation of Labor
Detroit
Delegate Daley
Chicago
Daley
Pearson Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced for Drunken Offense
On December 16 John Pearsons pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly, breaking a fence. He was sentenced to two months in the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pearsons
House of Correction
Holiday stock up at L. V. Clough ad and local notices
Notice highlights L. V. Clough increasing holiday stock and inviting shoppers. Mentions J. A. Bowen and daughter postponing Raymond's California Excursion, slippery streets, upcoming Christmas chapel services with Rev Wood, and gifts like F. D. Barker’s lumber handling machine. Also notes liquor forfeiture from Arthur Hughes, cobweb party at the chapel, and local ads from Tuttle Jones Wetherbee and Baldwin’s Gold Watches. Local cafe offerings and oyster sales round out the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Clough
J. A. Bowen
Raymond
California
Mr. Wood
F. D. Barker
Arthur Hughes
American House
Clough
Chief Wade
Adv
Tuttle, Jones & Wetherbee
School Street
Preacher Visit and Local Christmas Notes in West Acton
Rev F A Heath preached at the Reformatory with Rev Mr Towles of Concord filling the pulpit here. G A Conant weakened by illness is described as more comfortable after a bout of bowels inflammation. The Baptist Sunday school schedules its annual Christmas festival on Wednesday Dec 24 with a tree gifts and cantata A Jolly Christmas Eve. C L S C met with Miss Hall on Dec 10 eighteen members attended. sketches on English History Astronomy and Caroline Herschel plus a Telescope paper. A Baptist church supper and sale last Thursday raised about sixty dollars. a quilt went to Mrs Nellie F Knowlton. West Acton notes advertise Christmas goods at Littlefield and Emblem Pins from W L Mead with various novelties and styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Heath
Reformatory
Mr. Towles
Concord
G. A. Conant
The
Baptist Sunday School
Hall
Hutchins
Jennie Harris
Caroline Herschel
George Hayward
the Baptist Church
Biddy
Vulcan
Nellie F. Knowlton
Thankful note for support after bereavement
Mrs. Alice 8. Warring expresses sincere thanks to those who assisted in the slaging and sent floral contributions after her bereavement, noting appreciation for all forms of help and support.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jane
B. R. Bulkeley
Surette
Concord Choral Club
R. C
Metcalf of
Marlboro
East Elm Street
Coolidge
J. A. Frye
Jas. O'Brien
Washington Street
Diamond O Factory
Noah Johnson
Hollis
N. H
Frolig Myer
Wellesley College
Judge Johnson’s
Newton Street
China
South Acton
Wood
Baldwin
Acme
Barney & Berry
Prichs
Ingram Lowell
Neiga
Maynard
West Acton
Littlefield’s
H. A. Littlefield’s
W. L. Mead
Littlefield
Alice 8. Warring
Brussels
Ladins
Victoria
Packard’s. Charms
Packard’s
Packard
Fablem Charms
Ping T Packard
Packard's
Jen
H. Packard
Malastr Riverside Block
Mayna Mass
Pall Riga
Ee Ieee
Redfearn
Dtearn
Pertacles
N. S. Daniels
Watchmaker & Jeweller
Clocks
Jewelry
Erie
J. Stevens, Whellwright
W. McDonald
Concord Junction, Mass
Quincy
Westerly
Barre
Tennessee
Rutland
P. J. Shi
Bedford Street
Sehan
Henry Taylor
Old Concord
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