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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
4
A fragmentary column notes Easter weather improving outfits struggle for spring, veteran shoe makers closing, and Easter Minstrations from the New York Journal arriving in Marlboro. It ponders constraints of fashion, cycling concerns, and literary critiques, with a quip about Swinburne attribution and name transpositions.
The use of young lad reflects a stylistic choice in English where lad signals a boy or young man while the qualifier emphasizes youth. The phrase appears in journalism and literature to evoke a particular regional or cultural tone, even when the word lad itself already connotes youth.
It is noted that Mr. Bigelow holds the franchise key for a Worcester cross causeway line. The text adds that bowling appeals to women and may inspire new women’s bowling clubs now that the ice is broken.
Easter Sunday offered few spring fashions with onlookers visiting dressmakers and milliners, while most shoppers pooled with doctors and undertakers. The sole spring sign was a group of boys playing ball on a vacant lot as fur capes and spring hats defined the day.
The Enterprise congratulates the Republicans of the Fourth district on Weymouths success at St. Louis. It notes attacks failed to diminish support and credits The Enterprises early promotion of Weymouth. The district convention sustained him as a capable national delegate and he will go to St. Louis to represent Massachusetts.
In Concord on Tuesday evening Richard R. Barrett organized a colorful domino and mask party at the town hall. The hall overflowed with guests, masks hid identities during dances, and the Virginia Reel led to unmasked revelry as the event closed with a reception hosted by Colonel William Barrett and family.
A list of names published for letters advertised at Concord Massachusetts on April 7 1896 includes William Buttrick P M J M Appleton J M Backus Henry L Bray W Drew C L Eaton B J Fitzgerald F C Forbes P Gurney E A Hartwell William Hansen Hobbs Gordons Co Jos Holden F L Johnson John Lomasney W R Mooney Ernest Petersen F C Prince Miss Annie Dacey Miss Ethel M Higgins Miss Katie Rice Bliss F Todd L E Tuttle.
Maynard town meeting held Monday at Cooperative hall with D Henderson chosen moderator. Committee on new receiving well reported larger than expected due to quicksand. report accepted and committee discharged. A seven person committee including the school committee to study Nason school heating and ventilation was appointed. Article 4 authorized the treasurer to borrow 1600 dollars. Article 5 appropriated 500 for hose and ladder. Article 6 detailed appropriations totaling many items including day school 9000, highways 2500, police 500, street lighting 900, town officer salaries 1400, state aid 300, dog tax 1500 for library, interest 1500, poor relief 2800, fire department 800, sinking fund 3000, hydrant use 75, Decoration day concerns. Juror list accepted after excusing two. Water mains extended to Asa Woodard house pending 5 percent cost guarantee. One hour forty minutes spent on business.
Easter Sunday decorations at Saint Bridget’s Church feature abundant lilies pinks and ivy geraniums with candlelight and angels creating a radiant sanctuary The program includes Battman’s mass in E flat and solos by Miss Anna L McMorrow with Stearns vespers and a large turnout across services Rev Crowe Bevan and Mrs Thomas Lord led the worship and decorations Seven baptisms accompanied the day as crowds overflowed the church and St George’s.
Easter Sunday services featured a larger choir with former members assisting. Vespers praised as exceedingly fine. Mrs A Maynard and Mrs John Sunderland sang a duet. A Maynard and Joseph Haigh performed morning anthems. A Boston violin teacher delivered excellent violin selections.
Local advertisements announce Miss Naylor’s millinery opening on April 3 and 4 at Nason Street Marlboro, inviting ladies to attend. Also promoted are Spring millinery arrivals at M E Jannell’s Pleasant Street and Miss Jennie Deane’s millinery parlors with new hats and novelties. Other items include a situation wanted for housework, found buffalo robe, and sale notices for a covered express wagon and a Concord buggy.
Mr Curtis Jr. is having his stable painted. Officer Wood joins horse owners. Parker Walmsley leaves Flagg & Russell. Ladies union meets with Miss Wood. Bricklaying class starts at reformatory shop. Union church services at 7.30 p.m. Y. P. S. C. E. at 6.30. Fred and Reno Ball go to Cripple Creek for mining. Mr and Mrs Herman Chaplin hosted by Officer Chaplin. Martin Shapleigh spends two weeks at home from Newburyport. Miss Florence Himeon visits Officer McKenzie. Mayflower club meets at Miss Ethel Blossom’s. Pearl Wayne Council, H. C., reports large turnout. Hose Four practices Monday night. Hose wagon praised though gong sounds tinny. Mrs Johnson recovering from diphtheria after husband’s death reported earlier. J. E. Durkee sells coal hay and grain to J. W. Hobart of Boston. full stock to be offered next week. A large whist party at Benj Derby’s. prizes won by Will Curry and Blanche Pratt. Bohemian glass blowers entertain. attendees admire glass designs. Calumet whist club closes season. weekly ladies parties enjoyed. Concord Junction locals note G. L. Harding to visit Miss Stoddard’s on Apr 13 for dentistry. Hats and millinery promotions from Maynard and Derby streets.
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