War tax debate and early season notes in 1898 paper
The column discusses a possible war tax on beer versus essentials, praises Massachusetts senators, notes English oarsmen’ s fear of Ten Eyck at Henley, and highlights early 1898 shipping totals for Marlboro Haverhill Auburn Rockland North Abington Beverly Portland. It also mentions conflicting accounts of a Clinton military ball with Marlboro guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ten Eyck
Henley
Marlboro
Haverhill
Auburn
Rockland
Clinton
Boston Globe
Governor objects to liquor saloons near Boston rail stations
Gov Walcott protests the location of many liquor saloons by Boston railroad stations arguing they tempt nearby voters toward dry outcomes in elections. The piece contrasts US influence with European powers and notes royal distrust of America’s progress while acknowledging the Republic’s strength and fighting material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov Walcott
Boston
Spain
United States
Boston's Grand Old Man Edward Hale Turns 76
The Beverly Times reports Edward Everett Hale, aged 76, celebrated his April 2 birthday in Hampton Virginia where he preached to Black youths. Hale is praised as a humanitarian, humble, and deeply religious, admired across Boston and the nation for his writings and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Everett Hale
Hampton Va
Dr Hale
Boston
Heavenly Father
Beverly Times
Supervision Called for State Regulation of Telephone Firms
The Fitchburg Sentinel notes likely passage of a state bill to regulate quasi public telephone firms. Supporters Myers Parsons Clark and Washburn argue for public protection from impositions, while opponents concede a broader case for supervision may come soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Myers
Cambridge
Parsons
Greenfield
Clark
Wellesley
Washburn
Worcester
Fitchburg Sentinel
Size of It Purification and Chastity Tests at Worcester
The article argues for applying the same standard used to exclude a woman to the next man seeking admission. It urges examining rumor and past associations and challenging proof of chastity. The piece notes laxity so far and contemplates the first woman applicant in Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gillette
Worces
Worcester Gazette Notes Impact of Higher Bar Standards
The Worcester Gazette comments on how raising the character requirements could elevate the profession, arguing stronger ethics and public trust. The piece discusses potential effects on practice, licensing, and public perception in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Worcester Gazette
Democrats Split Over Telephone Monopoly Vote
Milford News criticizes Democrats who supported a telephone monopoly at the state house, calling them political hypocrites or boodlers and saying they are not entitled to Democratic voter confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Milford News
Dem
Value of a Long Pastorate in a New Parish
The Church Militant argues that long tenures stabilize new parishes during teething periods. Holy Trinity Marlboro benefits from Rev Geo S Pine remaining for a decade, yielding continuity, confidence, and community trust. The Sears of Boston and Southboro funded the church and parish house, aiding a vigorous, educated, working-class congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Church Militant
Board of Missions
Diocese of Massachusetts
Protestant Episcopal Church
RevGeo S. Pine
Holy Trinity, Marlboro
Geo 8. Pine
Church of the Holy Trinity
J. M. Sears
Boston
Southboro
Massachusetts
Sears
Church Cut Shown Like Enterprise Anniversary Piece
The article notes a church cut patterned after The Enterprise style used for the 10th anniversary observance last fall. It describes the similarity in layout and design to the noted enterprise vignette marking a decade of service.
Thankful Words From Groton Woman Defy Consumption
Mrs Adam E. Hart of Groton South Dakota wrote of a severe lung illness that doctors deemed incurable. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing her after eight bottles. Sold at local druggists for 50 cents to $1.00 with a guaranteed refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam E. Hart
Groton
S. D
Tam
B. F. Johnson’ & ‘Son
Maynard
Jnne. C. Friend
Concord
Golden Gulch on sale at Main street drugstore
Maynard reports tickets for Golden Gulch to be presented April 30 at B F. Johnson’s Main street drugstore. Banns announced at St Bridget's church include Sweeney and May, King and Kane, Lamoine and Conaway. Congregational ladies held a supper with fair attendance and planned another event. Rev R L Lynch announces farewell sermon and departure from St George's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gulch
Maynard Millinery Sales and Dressmaking Ads
A collection of Maynard shop notices announces millinery sales at Cleary & Williams and Miss Deane Miss Tuttle Miss Naylor and M F Jannell with new spring hats and dresses. W W Oliver quotes low Lovell Monarch bicycle prices and Mrs kh Waters promotes spring dressmaking using French patterns. Also mentions Gaskill's lunch stand and Darlings Block stores on Pleasant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Oliver’s
Lovell
Monarch
W. W. Oliver
Nason St
Maynard
J. Waters
Loewe
Miss Deane
Miss Tuttle
Soncton
Seléet
New Spring
Jannell
Pleasant Street
Resolutions for Joseph W. Jannell by Tola Lodge
A lodge issue of formal resolutions notes the untimely death of Joseph W. Jannell. It records sympathy for his family and praises his character and promise, requesting these resolutions be filed in lodge records printed in the Maynard Enterprise and sent to the family. G. P. Hartman Gavin Taylor W. H. Gutteridge Committee on Resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Jannell
Maynard Enterprise
G. P. Hartman
Gavin Taylor
W. H. Gutteridge
Auction of 25 horses and 5 cows at Vose Farm Maynard Mass
Auctioneers L V Clement and W A White invite buyers to a sale at Vose Farm in Maynard Massachusetts on Saturday April 23 at 9 30 a m. The stock is first class and warranted or money refunded. Lunch at noon. Read posters for full particulars and see the notes from S D Perry P S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. . Clement
W. A. White
Maynard Selectmen to hear applicants for murder reward
The Maynard Selectmen will meet in the Selectmen's room in the Maynard block on Saturday April 30 at 1 30 p m to hear all applicants for the reward offered for the apprehension and conviction of the murderer of John Dean committed on December 17 1896. Levi R Cheney Samuel Lawton Charles Randall Selectmen of Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
John Dean
Levi R. Cheney
Samuel Lawton
Charles Randall
Selectmen
Jannell Family Thankful for Kindness After Bereavement
The Jannell family expresses heartfelt thanks for flowers tributes and sympathetic letters in their sad bereavement. Mr and Mrs Jannell and daughter Maynard April 16, 1898.
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Jannell
Maynard
Marlboro Groom and Chelmsford Bride Wed in Home Ceremony
Horace F. Witler of Marlboro and Miss Mary L. Alles of Chelmsford married at the bride’s mother Mrs S T Park’s home in South Chelmsford at 3 30 pm Thursday. Rev Granville Pierce of Chelmsford officiated. Best man Fred W. Park. bridesmaid Miss Martha S Hall. The couple will reside at 73 Tremont street after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Chelmsford
Horace F. Witler
Mary. L. Alles
Mra S. TP. Park
South Chelmsford
Kev Granville-S. Pierce
Unitarian Church
Fred W. Park
Martha S. “Hall
Wilder
Tremont Street
Daily Enterprise
Spinsters’ Club
Chelsford
Bubklens Arnica Salve Adverts
The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by B F Johnson & Son Maynard and C Friend Concord druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
Inc
C. Friend
Concord
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bennett
R. L. Lynch
St George’s Church
Maynard Locals
Cleary & Williams
Gaskill
Darling
Summer Street
Ced
Wilder-Allen
Adam
Carden Seeds
Crown Prince
Crysourtal
Urban’s Best
Maynard, Mass
Marshall
Main Street
Opp
the Mill
Joseph Booth
Booth
Beoth
Ferguson
Martha M. Ewer
San Francisco
California
Sherman Hoar
Frank P. McLennan
H. P. N. Dahl & CO
Riverside Block
Walter B. Currier
5 Park SQ
New York
Whitall Mfg. Co
Lowell
W. B. Cases
Maynarua
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