Canada to Say No to Silver Auction Policy Change
Treasury officials dismissed reports that Canada would abruptly stop accepting silver or its certificates at par. They noted Canadian banks already discount foreign silver and that European currencies also trade at par only within their borders. Read also: Chicago fraud case, missing Fargo executives, Potomac death mystery, and Louisville wheelmen gathering events.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Curtis
Buenos Ayres
United States
Uni
Canada
United Street Railways
Bicycle found matching stolen description in Taunton incident
Bristol Aug 12 A persistent search recovered a grease smeared bicycle dragged from near Providence station matching Herbert Willis's stolen wheel during Taunton troubles. The longshoreman who found it brought the machine ashore and identified it as the stolen bicycle amid ongoing investigations.
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Bristol
R. C
Herbert Willis
Taunton
F. N. Strange
Providence
Concord native Asa Collier noted for city growth and service
The Daily Press reports Asa Collier of Plainfield born in Concord, Massachusetts, served as a private in the Civil War, moved to Plainfield in 1869 to establish a jewelry store, and became a leading local figure. He joined several fraternal orders, led jewelers associations, and remains devoted to home life. A portrait accompanies the piece.
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Daily Press
Plainfield
N. J
Asa Collier
Ilier
Concord
Mass
Sith Massachusetts Regiment
Ayres Leeson
Front Street
Park Avenue
Collier
Gerome Pack
Jerusalem Lodge
Jerusalem
Trinity
Jersey City
Mecca Temple
Mystic Shrine
New York
Anderson Post
Philadelphia Retail Jewelers’ Association
National Retail Jewelers’ Association
Concord Mass Social Register Aug 11 1896 Notables List
A society notice from Concord Massachusetts dated August 11 1896 lists numerous local residents and guests including Wm. Buttrick P M C H Brown J R Brown W R Emerson J J Fritz 4 Chas E Hudson John H Lovering J H H Silstz J Walton Travis Fred L Townsend Chas H Wilson J C Williams and many ladies namely Miss Sadie Austin Mrs Blanchard Miss W Bloms Mrs Caroline O Clark Mrs John Darling Mrs F A Fuller Mrs Charlotte Greene Mrs Paul Ginnuy Mrs Mary Johnson Mrs H W Richardson Miss Maud States and Miss Ellen Wood.
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Concord
Mass
Wm. Buttrick P. M. C. H. Brown
J. R. Brown
W. R. Emerson
J. J. Fritz
Chas.e. Hudson
John H. Lovering
J. H. H Silstz
J. Walton Travis
Fred L. Townsend
Chas. H. Wilson
J. C. Williams
Sadie Austin
Blanchard
W. Bloms
Caroline O. Clark
John Darling
F.A. Fuller
Charlotte Greene
Paul Ginnuy
Mary Johnson
H. W. Richardson
Maud States
Ellen Wood
Among the Churches
A compact church notices page lists services for First Parish Unitarian Trinity Church and other congregations. Rev. Loren B. Macdonald presides at First Parish with morning services and Sunday school, and Unity activities. Reverend Geo A. Tewksbury leads Armitarian Congregational events, while Scandina vian M E Church offers morning and evening services under Rev J P Anderson with class meetings and prayer sessions.
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Loren B. Macdonald
Young Peoples’ Guild
Armitarian Congregational
Geo. A. Tewksbury
Local notices advertise sales and rentals in Concord area
Tax collector hours at J C Friends drug store Saturdays and Wednesday evenings. Straw hats, shirt waists, and carriages trimmed at local shops. Real estate sales and rentals listed for Main Street and Lowell Road. Towle Kent and Geo Hopkins supply rope, hammocks, and other goods. Democratic wagons and other vehicles for sale, cottages to let, and various household items advertised with contact details in Concord Massachusetts.
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J. C. Friend’s Drug Store
C. E. Brown’s
Main Street
John H. Chapman
G. St. L Abbott
Lowell Road
Miss Kennedy
Miss Andrews
Prescott Keyes
Concord
G. H. Hopkins
Towle & Kent's
Geo. H. Hopkins
C. E. Brown
Tor Seo
Albereen
Local Retail Lots and Patent Remedies Promoted
A brief ad notes G. H. Hopkins selling windows and tinware, Richardson's peach ice cream soda praised, Bradish offering 5¢ cracker packs. It touts One Minute Cough Cure as quick relief for sufferers and a child friendly cure, with B F Johnson and Son and others named.
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G. H. Hopkins
Richardson’s
Bradish
B. F. Johnson& Son
Maynard
C. H. Coer
Concord
H.A. Littlefield
West Cton
Church Heat Shapes Sunday Congregations Across Town
The intense Sunday heat reduced church attendance as several parishes reported very small turnouts. Fishermen stayed out overnight at Bear Hill pond while communities along the coast noted sunny beaches drawing crowds.
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John C. Munsey
Maine
Warren
Martin’s Point
E. P. Miles
Trinity Church
Boston
Nantasket Beach
Bear Hill Pond
FF. E. Holman
Tyler Farm
Boones Pond
Clarke Tower
Walter Spofford
Frank Emery
Concord Reformatory
Thomas Hall
Hall
Hudson
Reverend Hayward's Hudson visit inspires heart focus
Rev. W. S. Hayward of Boston preached at the Unitarian church last Sunday urging heart nurture alongside intellect. He warned against neglecting emotions and discipline while noting boys need care before the green apple season, with remedies and local shop names listed.
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W. S. Hayward
Boston
Hudson
Unitarian Church
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Fargos
Chicago
C. B. Fargo
Edward A. Fargo
C. H. Fargo & Co
C. E. Fargo
Fargo
Washington
A. H. Pile
Silver National
Potomac
Pile
Louisville
Mount Washington
Richmond
William F. Tushong
Chicago and
Fort Worth Packing Company
Tushong
Massachusetts
London
She Times Today
Boonton, N. J
Aus
John Capstick & Sune
Monville
Mexico
Department of Foreign Relations
First Parish
Unitarian
J. P. Anderson
Mrs. Fleming Courtemanche
Saint Anne, Canada
C. M. Brett
Miss May Leavis
New Hampshire
W.S. Hayward
DeWitt
B. F. Johnson & Son
C. H. Whitney
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
Benj. W. Brown
the Grand Republic
Kota
New England
F.R.R. Station
Concord, Mass
C. S. Towne
Tremont St
WM. ©. Hale
Acton, Mass
James Devane
West Acton, Mass
William F.litchfield
Maynard, Mass
Concord Clothing Company
Friend’s Block
C.H. Mead & CO
ACTON
Westvale
Westvale, Mass
Donegal
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