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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
8
All matter must reach the office of publication no later than Tuesday night to secure insertion in the same week’s issue. Earlier receipt avoids condensation or delay of articles. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Mrs Francis Jones improves as Rev Dusseault praises Luke Six 38. Walter Jones leaves G W Davis Shirley job. Universalist church to host Easter services with choir music. maple syrup supper for S S library at Congregational church. Edwin Tarbell gains back pay pension. he is sick in bed. Lewis Willard leaves Tuttle Jones Wetherbee. plans west. Everett Wilson of Maynard takes his place on village meat route.
Miss Tuttle the milliner offers a full line of millinery in the latest New York and Boston styles and is prepared to fill all orders. For Sale a 7 by 5 Poco Camera at a cheap price. apply to Smith Finney, Acton, Mass. J Carter offers boots shoes and rubbers at the lowest prices, advertise by sign in Acton.
West Acton calendar items include family moves and sales of homes. Several residents return from Lowell and Stow while new residences near completion. Local clubs report a fine Winona Rebekah concert and a Ladies Social circle gathering at the Universalist church. A road closing signs Private Way and a proverb about the longest way round.
In South Acton Massachusetts Rev W R Buxton leads Congregational services at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 11 45 a m Y P S C E at 6 15 p m and prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m First Universalist Church led by Rev W F Dusseault offers morning service 10 30 a m Sunday school 11 45 a m Y P C U at 7 p m Pews free to all.
Sudbury seeks union with Wayland Acton and Dover for a new district led by a proposed superintendent. Rev W G Seaman travels to Worcester for conference while the Wayside Tar host welcomes a Washington descendant. Spring term opens Monday with Miss Blanche Thompson replacing Miss Imma Ripley at North Sudbury. school committee officers include Francis Walker chairman and George Harrington treasurer.
盒伯勒镇报道学校已进入春季学期，师资未变。传闻佩博迪夫妇将离 Town，邻里为之惋惜。 Alfred Cobleigh 与他人准备春耕，家中增添五匹马。 Cunningham Veasie Burroughs 家各添一子，或预示对西班牙的战争预测。
San Francisco April 6 report says James J Jeffries signed to defend against Peter Maher in Syracuse May 20 and Gus Ruhlin in Cincinnati June 10. Jeffries will fight Mexican Pete Everett April 7 in New York then travel, leaving Sharkey with no opponent until July. Delaney and Madden to manage Ruhlin bout. O Rourke to promote Maher bout. Weather notes and almanac details follow.
West Acton locals promote paint from Billings King Co using pure linseed oil. Agents C H Mead Co invite color cards. M A Armstrong advertises new shirts, ties, skirts and spring hats. Mrs Geo B Parker offers millinery from New York and Boston. Electric rail service boosts boot and shoe repairs by J Carter in South Acton.
All terriers are good and popular worldwide praised for their shrewdness and loyalty. The fox terrier especially shines in crowded centers, guarding homes, warning off intruders, and remaining vigilant with a stout heart. Ed W. Sandys in Onting.
J A Harris, former Western Riders member, recounts three years in the Sixty sixth regiment at Halifax. He details the regiment’s rigid schedule from reveille at dawn to supper, parade, drills, canteen rules, and the uniform’s elaborate care, noting monotony despite discipline. He eventually seeks discharge after years of garrison life.
Edyth Flagg spent Sunday at home while Isaac Flagg returned from Worcester. A community dinner by the A C I 8 raised a good sum at town meeting. Mrs Sarah A. Carlton marked her 90th birthday on April 1 with guests at Rey F P Woods. Auctions featured 40 cows and heifers for Clayton C Adams and items at Mrs Levi W Stevens West Acton. Mrs James Harris of North Acton also celebrated her 90th birthday on March 22 with family, neighbors, and gifts. she has lived in the area about 61 years and is widow with seven children, two surviving.
The town meeting was well attended and voted to commend President McKinley for his Cuban policy. Elected officers include Treas J K Wetherbee, Clerk Horace F Tuttle, Selectmen E F Conant William F Stevens and David P Harris, School Committee Isaiah Hutchins. Tax and budget details list roads and bridges $2500 schools $5490 lamps $500 town charges $5000. Memorial day $50 and Memorial library $600 allocated.
Mrs John Lawrence aged 79 years 9 months died March 30 after a six month illness. A native of the town she lived most of her life here with a kind heart and sterling character. The funeral was held at her son S A Lawrence home with music by a quartet and attendees from nearby towns.
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