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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
1
All matter must reach the office of publication not later than Tuesday night to appear in the same week issue. Earlier receipts prevent condensation or delay. News, advertisements or subscriptions may be left with C. H. Persons Riverside block and subscriptions at J. B. Deane Loewe's block.
Local notes describe two boxes of large hydrangeas before the Maynard House and various town events. Rev. Evans of Maplewood to occupy the Congregational church next Sunday. Miss Nelson of Marlboro a guest in the Pettigrew family. temperate to hot spell noted with illness and strong sun. Community activities include Epworth league planning a concert, Christian Endeavor picnic at Boones pond, and a wedding for John Donovan and Blanche Billington.
A squall capsized a canoe on the river near Bent's icehouse Friday afternoon. Wm Malley 17 Frank Johnson 15 and John Toomey 14 the son of Michael Toomey could not swim. Malley and Johnson swam but Toomey drowned after a rope snagged his neck. Corpses recovered by John Thompson about 3 45 p m. The bereaved family mourns as John was to begin ninth grade and was active in St. Bridget's youth groups. Funeral was held Sunday with strong community turnout and a requiem mass Monday at 8 a m.
St George’s lawn party on Saturday evening drew larger crowds than the prior event. Ice cream sold heavily though still short of demand, with attendees arriving on foot and by carriage or bicycle. The band and a cornet solo by Miss Emma Wollschied drew applause. Out of town visitors attended. Mrs Geo Smethuret won the bedspread in a guessing contest and Samuel Marsden with Mrs Henry Broadley led the cake walk to close. The event was praised for superior arrangement and management.
Michael Twomey and family express heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during their bereavement and to those who donated flowers.
An advertisement claims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve drains and heals indolent ulcers and open sores quickly. It is promoted as the best pile cure, with distributors listed as B. F. Johnson & Son Maynard C. Hi. Whitney Concord and H. A. Littlefield West Acton.
All copy must arrive by Tuesday night to avoid delays. Advertising matter and subscriptions may be left at H. L. Whitcomb's bookstore or at the post office for processing.
Residents and visitors travel to Maine New Hampshire and Vermont for vacations and visits. Local figures attend services markets and socials while a tennis tournament concludes with Butters defeating Barrett as Keyes and Walcott win doubles. A lecture by Robt G Ingersoll is announced for Lake Pleasant on August 16 with special train services noted.
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