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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
4
The paper laments Mrs Hunt's temperance bill failure while noting war in the Philippines and Samoa. It laments theater hats, praises Baroness Hirsch's philanthropy, and observes rail and crowd changes in Tremont street. It also notes Jamaica jackies in mutiny and NH Sentinel’s centennial.
Easter observances feature gifts mainly confectionery or flowers. Many flower lovers avoid excess, yet a bunch of violets or a dozen pinks brightens the day and brings lasting pleasure beyond the blooms.
The Faster festival once a Catholic and Episcopal domain is now widely observed across churches. Each denomination adopts varying features, and the day is marked by music, which has become established in practice.
The article notes Easter deepens shared devotion across Christian groups and reduces long standing barriers created by custom and tradition, uniting believers in worship throughout the Christian world.
An organized effort in Philadelphia aims to stop department stores from expanding into groceries medicines and other goods under one roof. Proponents cite ruin to many independent merchants while noting lower prices benefit a broader public despite adverse effects on smaller dealers and newspapers.
Miss Bessie Stone of Cochituate visits Miss Lucy Monahan while Mrs. Mary Monadie recovers from a shock. Easter concert at the Methodist church. Miss Fannie Gifford of Provincetown visits Mrs. Robt. W. Carter. Frank Johnson repairs Nason street. Harrimar Bros add to their laundry. Clinton Mesler visits town. Soldiers Wagner, Coughlan and Brookings welcomed home from the 5th Regiment. An Easter ale and Gypsy Party planned at St. George's schoolroom. Thomas Wagner dies at 43 from consumption. his son John, with Co. M, 5th Regiment, with him at the last hours. Assabet council meets with one new member. fraternal interest revived. St. Bridget's church Easter Mass and musical program praised. Rev. Crowe delivers sermon.
Resurrection week services filled the church to capacity at 4 30 PM with superb solos and a refinedMusical program. Altar displays featured Easter lilies and cut flowers while side altars bore ivy geraniums and pinks. Pastor earns praise for taste and effort. A 300 attendance noted for a later Music hall basketball game where the Maynards beat the Clintons 26 to 3 with detailed lineups and scoring.
Local notices promote millinery shops Miss Naylor Miss Deane and Cleary Williams with Easter hats trimmed and untrimmed. Dental offices at Maynard block list open days and hours. Also real estate sale listing for nine room house with barn and pantry. painting and paper hanging services offered by Chas. H. Sweeney. Continuous mentions of millinery updates and spring goods.
Farm known as the Benjamin Smith farm in Maynard on the road to Stow about three fourths of a mile from the post office. It covers about 55 acres with 12 acres woodland and apple and fruit trees. The 10 room house will be sold all together or in parts. Apply to James R Bent or Artemus Whitney. March 22, 1899.
Details for Congregational Methodist Episcopal St George's and St Bridget churches list pastors service times Sunday schools and special rites. Includes Rev T C Jackson Edward Higgins R W Hudgell A J Crowe and choir organist notes with mass times and parish activities.
The bulletin lists church activities for West Acton on the first Sunday of each month from 3 to 15 p.m. Sunday school at 2 15 p.m. Holy day mass at 7 30 a.m. Baptisms Sundays at 4 p.m. Rosary and Scapular society meets on the third Sunday. Miss McMorrow is organist.
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