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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
4
The Enterprise office will close next Tuesday for a legal holiday. Advertisers and correspondents should send copy by Monday to avoid delays on Wednesday. The Natick Review reports Frye factory strike cost workers about 6000 dollars in wages. Rev Edward Everett Hale at 76 remains active among public men, younger and sharper than many.
The report shows 59 drills conducted by the Eighth infantry with 84 percent of the men in attendance and a total of 8514 hours spent at those drills.
A concise historical inquiry notes that cyclists often leave a bicycle wheel or bike unattended near a curb or home while guarding other portable property. It explores perceived risk, routine security habits, and practical differences in how wheels are stored versus other items.
The article notes another year of debates on telephone commission bills and marks the lawmakers’ actions as the public eye watches. Supporters expect steady pressure from advocates, while those from tight districts feel the coming political stakes.
In a Heverly Times excerpt, Mrs A Henrotin of the Federation of Women’s Clubs with 250000 members urges President McKinley to seek moral support in the war effort. She warns war will fall hardest on families as she pledges support against inhumanity while advocating for peace and duty.
Instructions on new baseball scoring rules emphasize discretion in assigning errors and base hits, creditting assists, and recording pitcher workload. The guidance details when to credit hits, how to treat wild throws, and the need to list umpires and pitcher statistics in the official summary.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois narrates a cure from a lung consumption after a physician said she was hopeless. A druggist advised Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, six bottles restored her health. Free trial bottles available at J C Friends Concord and B F Johnson Son Maynard, large bottles 50 cents and 1.00.
The town column highlights waterworks sidewalk hazards with protruding plugs. Chas Carter in Nashville reports satisfaction with his new job and living situation. A selectmen’s notice directs attention to a reward for John Dean murder conviction. Summer Hill lodge AOUW plans April 26 meeting at 7 with 8 open to ladies and a social after. Edward McKenna of Harmony lodge expected to attend. Initiatory work to be performed.
Joseph Jannell of Pleasant Street died at age 21 after a kidney illness last Sunday night. He was well liked in Maynard, a Maynard High School graduate class of 1895, Burdett's Boston graduate, active member of Iola Judge of Good Templars, attended Congregational church though not a member. He leaves a father, mother, and a younger sister. The public offers sympathy to the family in their bereavement.
Mrs J Waters calls Maynard residents to spring dressmaking with French patterns and guaranteed satisfaction. Cleary Williams hosts a special millinery sale this week featuring ladies hats bonnets and children's hats at low prices. Various shops advertise new season hats trimmed and untrimmed at Deane Tuttle Naylor Jannell and others with lunch at Gaskill's.
At a Monday night meeting of St George's church corporation eight to two voted to request the resignation of Pastor Rev R L Lynch who presided over the session. Supporters say he will not resign and has bishop backing, while opponents cite indiscretion and promise to expose their side to all. The town's better element reportedly backs Lynch.
A meeting of the officers of the Sixth Infantry is called for Thursday at 7:30 PM at regimental headquarters in Wakefield. This is the first meeting since headquarters establishment. Col Woodward names Dr Chas Dutton as surgeon, Stephen E. Ryder as hospital steward, and Edward H. Lounsbury as quartermaster sergeant, succeeding local officers.
The Maynard Selectmen announce a meeting in the Maynard Block to solicit applicants for the reward offered for capturing and convicting the murderer of John Dean, committed December 17, 1896. Delicate thanks note from J Henry White issued April 11, 1898.
Mrs Mary Hunt of Utica and her daughter Clara visit Sudbury while Miss Jennie P. Hunt is honored by the Goodrow library trustees who present her with two volumes Flowers and Ferns of America. Hon Homer Rogers buys the F Goodnow cottage and about 15 acres near his greenhouses. Mrs Turner J. Sanderson stays with her sister Mrs Aldrich. The Hurlbutt-Rogers Co reports orders for cutting off machines.
Philadelphia man John Oliver recounts a conversion from near death to health after three doctors gave up. A friend suggested Electric Bitters, and three weeks of use restored his strength. he credits the remedy with saving his life. Sold for fifty cents at J C Friends drugstore Concord and BF Johnson Sons Maynard.
In Hartford Syracuses 3 Hartford s, in Baltimore Baltimores 16 Torontos 3. Washington Yates 9 George Towns 6. Philadelphia Philadelphias 10 Montreals 1. New York NYorks 7 Rochesters 1. Lancaster Brooklyns 6 Lancasters 6 in 11 innings. Allentown Bostons 2 Allentowns. Cincinnati Cincinnatis 18 Indianapolis team 0.
Kelly Jenking and Keeler, three of four holdout Baltimore players, reported for duty with manager Hanler after salary demands. The trio showed solid form in a Baltimore Toronto game with one player moving to left field and delivering clean batting and fielding. Brother Joe Corbett received a $300 raise but still seeks $900 more, with no contact from him since March 1 over a $2100 contract.
W H Robertson announces plans for a world championship 100 yard professional race in the New York vicinity this coming season. After two years of failed attempts to assemble top pros, Robertson believes he can succeed. Entry fee drops from 100 to 50 dollars with 250 dollars added purse plus a share of gate receipts going to the winner.
In Portsmouth on April 13 John Bell was knocked out in four rounds by John Horn of Boston at 140 pounds. Smiley Harnden won five rounds over Tom Smith of Haverhill. Tim Kearns earned a decision over the "young Peter Jackson" in four rounds. Referee was Professor Olsen and timekeeper George Tuohey.
In Pittsburg on April 13 the Metropolitan club hosted a 10 round boxing decision between Australian Billy Murphy and Yock Henniger. Murphy, bigger in height reach and weight, fouled repeatedly in clinches during the fourth round while trying to close. Referee Kyne, after warnings, ruled the bout to Henniger.
Town of Maynard Massachusetts publishes applications under Chapter 100 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors. G Frank Cutting applies as inn holder first class and wholesale dealer fourth class at Maple House. H J McGrail applies as inn holder first class and wholesale dealer fourth class at Maynard House Summer Street. B F Johnson Son applies for sixth class druggist license at Brock building first floor and cellar. Julius Loewe Son applies as inn holder first class and wholesale dealer fourth class at American House Harriman Court.
At the Pierce mill gates Benjamin Herbert a grocer was arrested for disturbing the peace after refusing to move. A crowd hurled rotten eggs bricks and stones at mills Whitman operatives and a boy was slapped by an operative sparking a rush. Police dispersed the crowd with no further arrests. About 3300 operatives returned to work and some workers voted not to return under wage cuts.
A mangled unknown man, described as a tramp, lay dead on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks in Boston. The incident adds to a list of city tragedies as police investigate possible causes.
Barboursville figures report five additional deaths in the Baker Howard feud. George Baker was shot by Howard faction members on the road to town. Al Baker and his brother killed the elder Howard at his home and then killed his wife and two children.
In North Adams Massachusetts on April 12 Edward Bamford aged 52 fatally shot his wife Rebecca aged 44 during a money quarrel and then shot himself. The couple's home was the likely scene of the tragedy. Weather outlook notes unsettled conditions passing by Thursday with fair skies and cooler westerly winds, followed by Friday fair weather.
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