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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
8
All material must reach the office by Tuesday night to be included in the same week’s issue. Early submissions help avoid condensation or delay. News, advertising, and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Miss Ula Skelton to lead Y P C union meeting next Sunday night. Acton cadet band to give a concert at Acton center next Saturday evening led by A V Hawley. Miss Evelyn Nash dislocated her ankle last Thursday night stepping from the post office steps. The selectmen vow to enforce the fishing law. Universalist church services announced for Sunday Aug 21 with preacher to be named next week. Band concert praised with a large crowd in the square. L Hastings led Y P C meeting, topic What Is Life delivered well. Lamps in the town to be trimmed and burning nightly after two month vacation. Patch of Sixth regiment troubles noted with hope for true state of affairs to restore good name. Band concert program listed with pieces by Boutelle Bennett Tregina Keisler and others.
The Wesleyan Argus reports Dr Raymond Dodge Ph D was elected to the philosophy department instructorship by the board of trustees at their commencement meeting. Dodge, a Williams College 1893 graduate, studied in Halle 1894 96 earning a doctorate and contributing to Erdmann's work. He taught at Ursinus College and Wesleyan, authored Die Motorischen Wort Vorstellungen and collaborates on a psychology of reading project.
South Acton locals advertise a midsummer sale with 40 percent cash discount on all in stock refrigerators from manufacturers list prices until further notice. Tuttle Jones and Wetherbee promote bargain goods while James McGreen the tailor offers clothing made to order and repair services at moderate prices.
Congregational church led by Rev W R Buxton with services at 10 30 a m Sunday school 11 45 a m Y P S C E at 6 15 p m praise and preaching at 7 p m prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m First Universalist church South Acton Mass led by Rev Wm F Dusseault with morning service 10 30 a m Sunday school 11 45 a m Y P C U at 7 30 p m Pews are free to all.
Rev. L M Powers, pastor of Somerville’s First Universalist Church, returns from Santiago with a dire warning that only a northward army move can save troops. He cites soldiers without tents blankets or proper food, many sick, and leaders incapacitated.
A Vancouver dispatch reports the Far ralen in port from Skaguay. The purser and captain claim $1,000,000 in gold drafts are in the ship's safe. Skaguay was burning when the steamer departed, with fire threatening dynamite stores and no sign of stopping the flames.
Rev Mr Easterbrook takes two weeks vacation and Universalist services pause for a month. F Hapgood Nash holds an appointment in the attorney general's office. George Hutchins and family visit for several weeks. Baptist Sunday school to hold Nagog picnic next week. Mrs FE Foster of Alameda California visits sister at Acton lodge. I O O F to join Boston parade in September. J Alfred Goding returns to C H Meads after two weeks away visiting Fitchburg Hudson and Providence. Martha Elizabeth Wheeler dies aged 2 and a half years from whooping cough. funeral at home Friday afternoon.
Washington dispatch notes General Miles advised no reinforcements to Porto Rico and halted Newport News embarkations. Troops now to be dispersed to cooler camps or on practice marches, aiming to reduce concentration sickness and improve health and readiness.
Local shop notices list ladies and childrens night robes, infants slips, belts and buckles from Miss Armstrongs and H A Littlefield. Swansdown Flour priced at 5.90, coffee 23 cents, five pounds for 1.00, tea at prior prices. Anti fly for horses and cattle sold by Littlefield dealers. Timepieces and jewelry repair service also offered. Baldwin's old stand in South Acton.
Secretary Alger orders strict sanitary measures across army camps. Officers at all levels must ensure cleanliness, remove decaying materials, and provide hospital facilities. The quartermaster will supply lumber for tent floors and camps must arrange barracks where tents are short.
Auburn reports that Charles Grape was arrested near Sterling and sentenced by Justice McArthur to six months as a tramp. His scars and description match Paul Muller, wanted for the Newton family murder in Brookfield Massachusetts on January 7. Brookfield authorities have been notified.
All mail addressed to Porto Rico for military use should go to Military Station No 1 Porto Rico via Washington DC. Rates: first class 5 cents per half ounce, postal cards 2 cents single 4 cents double, second and third class 1 cent per two ounces, fourth class 1 cent per ounce. All mail subject to investigation by military authorities.
The Fletcher family holds its triennial reunion at Tremont Temple in Boston on Thursday September 1. A large meeting is anticipated.
Sudbury public schools reopen on the second Monday in September for the new term. A chapel fundraiser in South Sudbury supported the Village Improvement association. The Mt Pleasant cemetery lands will be used as a soldiers burial lot for eligible interments. John Goulding raises Mongolian pheasants, with 11 birds hatched locally from eggs bought in Ohio at $2 to $3 per sitting, hoping to expand the flock in Sudbury woods next year.
A notice states a sum of money is held for property proof and expenses between North Sudbury and Maynard. Inquire at E. A. Conant, North Sudbury Mags.
The Borough Pomona grange plans its annual picnic at Lake Farm on the late J. E. Curtis estate on the Fort Meadow borders, weather permitting Thursday August 18 with a fallback first fair day after. The program includes crops inspection, stock displays, an address by State Lecturer Geo S. Ladd, recitations and music, plus sports under a dedicated committee. Organized by H A Wheeler P B Southwick Mary S Wood with sports leads by E D Howe E N Stratton L W Bruce Geo W Bradley. strong attendance expected from nearby towns.
Notice to heirs and interested persons of Lucy J Hobson of Concord that Joseph W Hobson seeks probate of a will. Probate Court in Cambridge Middlesex to hear causes on September 6 1898 at 9 am. Public notice to run three weeks in Concord Enterprise. Witness Judge Charles J McIntire dated August 9 1898.
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