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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
4
Cape Cod reports varied developments including Clinton's industry strike aftermath and the Hotel William financial distress. Lawmakers debate mileage legislation while railroads face cuts and local officials monitor a naval review observation. Reformatory unrest and Worcester license income are noted amid political commentary on careers and media influence.
The Boston Journal celebrates its sixtieth birthday with a large edition hailed as handsome and strong. Officials praise the paper’s reach, while hope grows for a 100 page issue in 1933 amid political turmoil involving seventh district Republicans and Democrat fears of intervention by a controversial representative-elect.
Anonymous letters and cards expose the character of short term endowment scheme promoters. Desperate men who fatten on such schemes reveal clearer motives, with more stories of city transactions likely to make interesting reading someday.
The Stow selectmen acted Sunday showing resolve by raiding two rum shipping ranches. The raid marks a start. persistent efforts are needed to curb the liquor business, but authorities have begun a strong crackdown. Harper’s Weekly for April 26 features naval rendezvous illustrations and portraits of Carter and the Duke of Veragua.
A young man bet his best girl on Harrison in a quirky contest. The loser must take the winner to Widemann's, buy oysters for one, and stand on a chair watching the other eat in a crowded hall, a humiliation the girl favors to maximize the scene.
A penny in the slot weighing machine arrives at the depot and Haynes & Tourtellot advertise new items. Local notices cover a funeral for William Rowley with Masonic and Royal Arcanum delegates, a 65-member Forests gathering, a pneumonia death of Mrs Katherine Kromberg, and strict town by law prohibiting mischief in streets with penalties up to twenty dollars.
Hiram Curtis has surveyed land on Acton street opposite Luke Brooks orchard and will show plans and prices on Saturday. Describes desirable high dry healthy location near schools churches and business. Also mentions local goods from Russell Higgins Deane and others and various services offered in Maynard Massachusetts.
After Saturday the 22nd plans will be left with J C Richardson Maple Street for information. Miss Naylor's millinery rooms offer a full line of hats trimmed and untrimmed and two complete lines of millinery in latest styles. Haynes Bros advertise new maple sugar and syrup at low prices.
Mrs. Isaiah Nealy has just received a pension and $500 back pay without an agent, helped by Mrs. C. E. Cook. Ten members of old Co. G attended the Minute Men reunion in Boston, six residents of Concord. Damon Manufacturing mill sold at auction April 25 to Amory Leland of Boston for 64200, mortgage covered. Henry Bull, formerly of Monument street, moved to Harvard on April 23. remains buried Wednesday, age about 82.
The 10th anniversary event drew a large congregation at Trinitarian Church last Sunday evening. John N. Crown presided as the sacred quartet performed and a full program highlighted growth, unity, and service to the church, with remarks recalling founder Rev. Henry M. Grout. An obituary notes John C. Bull, son of Ephraim Bull of Concord, died in Arizona on April 15.
Fragmentary obituary notes record Mrs. Clara Barrett Fisk wife of W A Fisk of Providence died at her home and services held at Sleepy Hollow cemetery in Concord. Also noted is Mrs Sarah Ellenwood a descendant of Major John Buttrick of Concord who died in Pelham aged over 100 with an account of her birthday dinner and life of independence.
The first annual concert and hall of the Ten Associates lit up Town Hall on April 18 in a gala celebrating the 118th anniversary of the Concord and Lexington battle. About 75 couples joined the grand march led by floor director M. J. Doherty and aides T. B. Farrington J. F. Terrill C. J. Castle T. J. Hawley F. F. Hennessey amid decorated banners and festive costumes.
In Boxboro a golden wedding for Mr and Mrs Jerome Priest drew over 300 guests from rural and town areas. Neighbors and kin praised the couple as smiles and good wishes filled the scene. The Marlboro Rubber store reports strong bicycle sales across many makes, with a desk relocation aiding display and outreach.
A local store touts a wide and unlimited assortment of fashionable lines. It promises the best prices and a handsome stock across all departments with qualities and styles to suit every customer. Don’t miss viewing the splendid stock and inducements offered.
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