Hibernians Elect a Strong President and Policy Debate
The Hibernians meet to elect a capable president while discussing foreign policy. The proposed purchase of the Danish islands in the West Indies is viewed as appropriate. There is little to cheer about in China, tempering reactions from Kipling and Austin. James G. Blaine’s daughter influenced Sen Du Bose at a Washington reception on vigorous foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
China
Kipling
Austin
James G. Blaine
Sen du Bose
Washington
Drill on Spanish consonants for militia in Cuba war
A wartime note suggests adding a drill on Spanish pronunciation vagaries to militia inspections. The idea is that proper enunciation would aid troops headed for Cuba, making language quirks a practical skill for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Brockton Shoe Shipments Hint At Spring Trends
Four week Brockton shipments ending March 25 total 45 462 cases with weekly Dun Marlboro 5 495 cases Haverhill 10 950 Auburn Me 6 586 Spencer 1 665 North Abington 1 655 Beverly 1 459 Portland Me 189 Holliston 183 Salesmen say the 10 inch bicycle boot in button and lace will dominate this spring trade as bloomer costumes and very high bicycling boots are expected to shrink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Marlboro
Haverhill
Auburn
Spencer
North Abington
Beverly
Portland
Holliston
Defacing the Flag Calls Unite on One Bill
Capt Philip Reade urges patriotic societies to unite on a single bill to punish flag defacement. He urges keeping politics out of the matter and cites Gen Grant’s 1868 protest in Galena as an example. The Hansborough bill is believed to be the proposed unifying measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Reade
A. S. Grant
Galena
Slls
Grant
Colfax
John C Smith
Boston Herald
Weymouth Letter on Cuban Independence and Support for the President
Cong G W Weymouth writes to a friend praising the president's leadership amid crisis. He expresses confidence in the president’s ability to meet emergencies and hopes for a bloodless achievement of Cuban independence. Weymouth emphasizes faith in the leader and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cong G. W. Weymouth
Cuba
Meyer urged to seek seat in new district
The Haverhill Gazette tells Mr George Meyer to relocate to the New Bodford-Fall River district in hopes of winning the late Congressman Simpkins' seat. The Milford Journal notes ground for suspicion that Von L. Meyer believes the Gazette’s motives are vicious sarcasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill Gazette
George Meyer
Bodford-Fall River
Simpkins
von L. Meyer
Gazette
Milford Journal
Laties Home Journal Manner Frees Men From Courtship
A lighthearted Atchison Globe note jokes that many young men are scared off by women who speak in a Laties' Home Journal style during calls, causing them to drift away from courting prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
The Golden Gulch Comedy Dramatization at St Georges Church
The Comedy Drama The Golden Gulch presented by Maynard Comedy Co under St Georges church auspices is hailed as a top production. The Maynard amateur cast includes G W Jamieson J F Sullivan T Usher and others with Mrs May Campbell and Miss Fanny White. Tickets go on sale April 16 at B F Johnson's Pharmacy Main St Maynard Mass.
Bereaved Family Thanks Friends for Sympathy
The family of Morris O'Connor expresses sincere appreciation for the acts of sympathy and kindness shown during their deep bereavement. Maynard, April 5, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris O’connor
Maynard
Maynard News Briefs: Farewell Sermon and Local Club
Louis Jannell, a patient with la grippe, is described as well behaving. Rev Mr Mesler preached his farewell sermon at the Methodist church Sunday evening. The Associated Templars formed a bicycle club and ordered 20 suits from Asa Haynes. Dr and Mrs Marsh return this week Friday from their California trip, leaving Maynard February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Mesler
Methodist Church
Associated Templars
Asa Haynes
Mrs Marsh
California
Maynard
April town meeting at Cooperative hall discusses street work and funds
Town meeting Monday elected David Henderson moderator and debated funding for lawsuits, street widening on Nason and High streets, and numerous appropriations including schools, police, lighting, and town debt. The board also approved extending water lines and paying moderators. Adjourned to May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Hall
Charles H. Persons
David Henderson
George Flood
H. H. McGrail
Abel G. Haynes
O. S. Fowler
Hugh H. McGrail
Nason Street
Main
Summer Street
Levi R. Cheney
Board of Selectmen
High Street
Cheney
Boston Road
Anil
Brooks Street
Richard W. Parmenter
Committee of Nine
Easter Service at St Bridget's Church Schedule
Easter Sunday order of service lists High Mass at 10 30 a m with selections by Millard Rosini and others, Vespers at 4 p m with Dixit Dominus and Magnificat, Tantum Ergo by Mozart, Miss Anna L McMorrow directing and organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Bridget’s Church
Gounod
Millard
Veni
Rossini
C. Henshaw Dana
P Benedictus
Agnus Dei
Beatus Vir
Landate Puert
Landiate Dowinim
Stearns
Regina Coeli
Batiste
Salutaris
Weigand
Mozart
Anna L. McMorrow
Maynard millinery shops advertise spring hats and openings
Maynard locals note Miss Deane and Miss Naylor offering trimmed and untrimmed hats in large selections. Cleary Williams and Miss Tuttle promote latest spring styles as Easter approaches. Naylor’s opening runs Thursday through the week with New York and Boston fashion lines. Also listings for tenants, bicycle repairs, and meals at local establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Deane
Cleary & Williams
Miss Tuttle
Loncton
Miss Naylor
N. Y
Boston
James McGrath Rites and Sudbury Road Death
James McGrath aged over 70 died at his Sudbury road home Sunday. He leaves a wife and one son, with Mrs McGrath presently ill. A longtime Maynard resident, he enjoyed good health until shortly before death. His funeral was at St Bridget's church Tuesday at 9 AM with Re Fr Fennessey celebrating. Many relatives and friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGrath
Sudbury Road
Enterprising Druggists Offer Dr King’s New Discovery
B F Johnson & Son Maynard and J C Friend Concord announce the agency for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The remedy is promoted as a cure for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung affections. Trial bottles are available free or regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00 with a guarantee to cure or price returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
J.C. Friend
Concord
Dr King
Card of Thanks From Mrs James McGraw Family
The McGraw family expresses deep gratitude to many friends and neighbors for sympathy and esteem shown during their recent affliction. Mrs James McGraw Mr James McGraw Jr Maynard April 6 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGraw
James McGraw, Jr
Maynard
Massachusetts Legislature Debates Harvard Overseers Franchise Bill
In Boston the House discussed the Harvard overseers franchise bill at engrossment with Mr Myers moving to strike the referendum clause. the amendment passed 100 to 54 and the bill advanced. The Senate considered revisions on a cities and towns compensation bill. A bird protection measure aimed at ornament use and a Walton-Birtwell labor bill limitarng child labor to under 14 in factories and under 16 without posted certificates was ordered to third reading with penalties for false affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
State House of Representatives
Harvard College
Myers
Camridge
Senate
Railroad Committee
Senator Roe
Worcester
Committee On Education and Labor
Walton-Birtwell
Mrs Irving Whitcomb Thanks Friends for Kindness
Mrs Irving Whitcomb expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during her husband illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Whitcomb
Sandwiches The Correct Lunch Fashionably Served
A Boston Beacon excerpt describes stylish lunch sandwiches. It lists peanut raisin salmagundi hot cheese caviar English walnut and olive varieties with mayonnaise or dressing, cut into shapes and served with accompaniments like sherry brandy or nasturtium leaves for garnish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Electric Bitters advertised as beauty tonic
An advertisement claims good health yields good looks. Electric Bitters act on stomach, liver and kidneys, purify blood, cure pimples and boils, and improve complexion. Sold at B. F. Johnson & Son in Maynard and J. C. Friend in Concord for fifty cents a bottle with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
J. C. Friend
Concord
Gratitude Note For Neighbors After Bereavement
Edward F. Nealy thanks kind neighbors and friends for sympathy and aid during his recent bereavement. He is deeply grateful for the beautiful floral offerings as well.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hibernians
BOK
BOCK
Louis Jannell
Board of Water Commissioners
Brooks Streets
Lucius Wilson
Maynard Locals
Concord Street
Richard Wright
Wolerscheid
Main Street
Liberty and Stormer
Fooms Corner
Sudbury
Great Road
May. Collins
Gaskill’s
Dartling's
Boston's
Beacon
Billas
Boston Beacon
Edward F. Nealy
Cereals
Old Plymouth
Crysourtal
Urban’s
W.S. Howe
Maynard, Mass
W. C. Robbins
Canada
Daniel Wetherbee
East Acton
Mass
H P. N. Dahl & CO
Riverside Block
Walter B. Currier
5 Park SQ
Maynard’s Block
New York
Whitall Mfg. Co
Tlowell
W. B. Cases
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