Concord Notices And Events Preview In Local Paper
The Concord Enterprise lists upcoming meetings and social notes including a paper on gardening Sunday evening, a Monday parlor gathering April 8 at 7 45 with A H Burrill as secretary, and William Barrett’s agency announcement for the American Surety Co. of New York. It also mentions Miss E A Buck’s millinery openings in New York, a memorial service at Trinitarian church for Mrs E F Lawrence, and ongoing patient horse sidewalk dispute with local officials and residents. commentary references a Concord-born rider daughter of David Loring and the historic Main Street residence now owned by Samuel Hoar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Wood
A. H. Burrill
William Barrett
American Surety Co
New York
E. A. Buck
Concord
E. F. Lawrence
Craig
Merwin
Thompson
North Pole
David Loring
Main Street
Samuel Hoar
Middlesex County
Balaam
Enterprise
Armory Extension and April Nineteenth Parade Push in Concord
Town meeting warrants focus on extending the drill shed by 24 feet to 84 feet for better subdivision movements and on observing April 19 as a public celebration. The Concord military company seeks town support, with Fitchburg railroad aiding funding, to boost morale and town image with a parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Fitchburg
Patient Horse Draws Crowd on Walden Street
A reader writes in March 28 issue about a “Patience on a Horse” article suggesting “A Patient Horse” title. The letter notes a large crowd gathered near the post office on Walden Street to witness the scene and questions the description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror
Walden Street
Dance Class Exhibition at Town Hall Led by Miss Nevers
A class of 5 to 14 year olds performed an evening exhibition in the town hall under Miss Nevers with Miss Alice Gage assisting. Dances included March, waltz, polka, two step, minuet, and others showcasing easy, graceful figures and a spinning wheel german. The event drew parents and invited friends and featured a long list of young dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nevers
Alice Gage
Joe B. Keyes
Olive Gage
Margaret Lothrop
Rob Richardson
Percy Brown
Jack Eaton
Mamie Murray
Alex Hoyle
Allen Brown
Rodman Titcomb
Gladys Wheeler
Miriam Barrett
Helen Rust
Jennie Richardson
Chas. Gage
Marion Barker
Kenyon Damon
Geo. Smith
Chas. Nevins
Jos. Murray
Helen Avery
Emily Sohier
Margaret Titcomb
Sam’s Hoar
Shepherd Barrett
Malcolm Richardson
Margaret Damon
Richard Hatch
Ethel Hoyle
Roger Brown
Julia Wheeler
Nathaniel How
Walter Sohier
Jos. Richardson
Annie Keep
Sarah Wheeler
DeBarthe Defends Annur Snac Rifle Title in Massachusetts
Private E. DeBarthe of Co. F Fifth Infantry Waltham defends his Annur snac Rifle association championship against all comers on Saturday at 3 30 PM. He set the date after a challenge by Lieutenant W N Tolman. DeBarthe won the title Feb 22 with a 45 of 50. Prizes from Feb 22 on display at Whitney’s and Richardson’s drug stores. April 19 offers more handsome prizes and a program of matches with about 60 shooters expected. An official match at the Massachusetts reformatory uses revolvers issued by the state. A handsome silver cup will be awarded to the winner on the highest score of six shots. The range will be open for practice Saturdays free of charge through the 19th. further details will appear in The Enterprise and Boston papers next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. DeBarthe
Co. F. Fifth Infantry
Waltham
Annursnac Rifle Association
Massachusetts
W. N. Tolman
Boston
DeBarthe
Whitney’s
Richardson’s
Massachusetts Reformatory
Enterprise
April Fools Day prank on a central street
Two men riding along a main street on April 1 were warned by boys shouting stop fire. One man urged the other to keep going, suspecting an April fool joke, as the incident unfolded with crowd reaction.
April Fool Coats Fire Drill Misfire
A man misreads a prank as a routine drill when a pipe left smoldering in his pocket set his overcoat on fire. He reacts as smoke fills his face, realizing the joke and the danger of the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
April
Weekly Weather Summary for the Week Ending April 1 1895
The report records maximum 48 and minimum 23 with a weekly mean of 338 and total precipitation 0.22 inch. Snowfall totaled 2 inches as Frep.A. Tower observes the conditions through the week ending April 1, 1895 at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Tower
Church Services and Sermons Across Denominations
Among the churches the Unitarian group holds a morning service at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 12 m and a guild meeting on April 7 with topic Ernest Renan led by Ralph Hosmer. Protestant Episcopal Church offers services at 10 45 a m morning prayer litany and sermon 12 m Sunday school and 7 30 p m evening prayer all seats free. Unitarian Congregational Rev Geo A Tewksbury leads Y P S C E at 6 30 p m with prayer Friday at 7 30. Scandinavian M E Church pastor Rev J P Anderson holds services Sundays at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m class Friday 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Renan
Ralph Hosmer
Protestant Episcopal Church
Geo.a. Tewksbury
Scandinavian M. E
J. P. Anderson
Local Ads Promote Rooms For Rent And Goods For Sale
Classified notices offer rooms for rent on Lowell road and Lexington street, a furnished corner room, and a Pratt house move in Concord. Businesses advertise Noyes Brothers laundry agency, Towle Kent farming tools, J. A. Saunders Co. goods, Whitcomb stock, and D. F. Potter upholstery. Local markets announce a meat and provision stand by John Raymond, plus a separator buy for cream and milk needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Blaisdell
Thoreau St
Concord
Mass
Lowell Road
Miss Kennedy
Miss Andrews
Prescott Keyes
Court Street
Boston
H. L. Whitcomb
Noyes Brothers
J. A. Saunders & Co
Miss Buck’s
Daniels
Frank Bemis
Walden Street
Miss Buck
Whitcomb’s
C. E.cook
Pratt House
Lexington Street
W. C Hancock
J. A.saunders & Co.’s
Towle & Kent’s
Garry’s Block
C. E. Brown's
Richardson’s. Concord
J. W. Connor & Co
Maynard
Premium Salve Ad From Concord Vendors
The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and all skin eruptions is guaranteed to cure piles or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by B. F. Johnson and Sons Maynard and H. E. Richardson Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard and
H. E. Richardson
Concord
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OWL Brand
Bowker’s Lawn
Bedford
Democrat
Canada
Ames
Chicago
Iowa
F.R.R. Station
Concord, Mass
Clinton
HUB Plumbing, Heating and Stove CO
O'Toole Bros., Managers
Walnut St
Clinton,Mass
Buffalo
W. A. White Box
Keith & Barr
Geo. G. Keith
Concord Junction
Mar
Friend’s Block
Schuykill Falls Carpet Mills
Westvale
Venient Apartment
Ralph H. Damon
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