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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
4
A fragmentary 1897 newspaper note mentions a junkroom visit and the burden of spring dress costs. It also contains a snide remark about General Martin’s parenting and a quip on the legislative committee avoiding the army worm as militia issues are discussed.
A writer questions whether new baseball rules are clear enough to judge an umpire’s call as incorrect. With games approaching, time grows short and disputes loom over interpretation.
Majority of readers judge Ian Maclaren by his books not church ties though a few still argue over his denominational status. Dr. Watson’s genius transcends denominational lines and places him in a global context.
A Newton Graphic writer foresees the Boston and Albany installing a circuit of electric rail likely soon to compete with electric lines on speed low fares and frequent trains. The paper notes New Haven's Nantasket and Connecticut experiments guiding profits and lessons.
Clinton Item notes David B. Hill may win a seat in the New York State Assembly from Albany, where the Democratic majority could give him greater influence than in the Senate. It suggests Hill would outshine rivals and push for smarter leadership against national politics.
This week marks several birth and event anniversaries. Henry Clay born April 12 1777 and Thomas Jefferson referenced April 13 1743. Fort Sumter surrender noted April 14 1861, Lincoln shooting April 14 1865. John Lothrop Motley born April 15 1814 and Louis Adolphe Thiers born April 16 1797.
The Somerville Citizen quips about a misprint that turns Boston Journal into Soberville in a real estate column. The playful remark links the nickname to the city to mock a typographic slip and its harmless social satire.
Sudbury plans a notable Decoration Day on May 31 with Hon. John L. Bates as speaker and Hon. Homer Rogers as president. The Wayland military band led by George W. Hunt will provide music. The soldiers' monument dedication will occur in the afternoon.
Sunday school concert planned at the Congregational church and a dance by St. Bridget's Temperance Society with Union orchestra. Local governance praised. a former barroom now houses a grocery. Peddler licensing crackdown. missing licenses and fines. Easter millinery, sales, and bicycle ads appear amid civic notes and recitals at Riverside hall.
William E. Crowley appeared in Concord court for the third time on a breaking and entering charge involving opium taken from B F Johnson's drugstore. He was nervous and attended by brother in law Garvey of Waltham. Counsel changed to R S Allen of Waltham. case continued to April 17 with Crowley held on $1000 bond. State Detective Whitney awaits whiskey analysis of the father’s drink.
A fire started by spontaneous combustion in oily waste stuffed into a basement partition at Harriman's laundry Friday after hours. The blaze had charred woodwork and was reaching the ceiling when found, narrowly averting a larger disaster as workers had already left.
W F Litchfield of Maynard declares in a letter that reports tying him to the American Protective Association are false and that he has never belonged to that or any similar society. He signs the notice dated April 14 1897.
A forthcoming concert by a large chorus and orchestra will feature beloved old songs in a traditional style, interwoven with some modern pieces. Conductor R W Carter leads the program.
The Potter family thanks friends for kindness shown during their bereavement following the death of George W. Potter.
Maynard residents can hire J Butterworth at Roberts house Summer street for upholstering furniture and repair work. Cleary and Williams announce a full line of spring millinery. Suits can be made to order and repaired.
The Nashoba Tribe No 70 I O R M adopts resolutions mourning the death of Warren A Haynes a respected member. The charter is to be draped in mourning for three moons and the resolutions are to be printed in the Maynard Enterprise and filed in tribal records with a copy sent to the family.
The Old North Bridge society to hold a public patriotic meeting April 19 at 4 30 P M in Concord's Unitarian Church. Mrs Julia Ward Howe will be guest of honor and recite Battle Hymn of the Republic and relate its writing. A Salute to the Flag and Our Flag of Liberty poem will close. Paul Revere and Minute Man recitations by youths. A continental march, readings from distinguished guests, and a reception to Mrs Howe follow.
Edward Hall a longtime Concord resident died Tuesday morning April 13 at age 75 years 2 months. Born in Canada in 1822 he learned blacksmithing at Weymouth Landing then ran his own Concord shop for 37 years before retiring to tend gardens and fruit. He leaves a devoted wife and a comfortable means built from a lifetime of thrift.
A compilation of reports to Maynard selectmen announcing liquor license applications by multiple applicants including G Frank Cutting & Co H T Wing and H H McGrail for wholesale and innholder licenses on Summer Street and Maynard House. Additional filings cite a druggist Johnson and others seeking first class common victualler licenses and related fourth class licenses at local premises.
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