Concord News Roundup: Local Trips, Births, and Debates
Several residents of Concord are noted in brief items from Hyannis Pelham and Augusta with visitors and trips. The town reports a death on Lexington Street a funeral at St Bernard’s and a note on a horse racing purse. Community groups travel to Peake’s Island and a G A R parade draws crowds in Boston. Virginia Road residents debate extending electric lights and petition town officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. White
Hyannis
Forrest Irish
Salem
Annie Hennessey
Pelham
N. H
Henry Joslin
Pond
Margaret McManus
Angosta
James Varley
Central Exchange
Crosier
Af Malden
John Dee
Virginia Road
Patrick Hennessey
Jefus
Prince Edward Island
Lynch
Lexington St
St. Bernard's Church
S. Bernard's Cemetery
K. of C
Peake’s Island
Misses Kitty
Fanny
Lulu
Alice ‘Rogerty
Emma Clahane
Catherine McGrath
T. S. McGann
Boston
Concord
Daniel Lathrop
Hamlin
Virginia
Linth
Richardson Guarantee for Mi-o-na Dyspepsia Cure
Promise of refund attached to Mi o na dyspepsia treatment purchase. Signed guarantee states money returned if the remedy fails to cure stomach troubles, covering two 50c boxes or a month’s treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Obituary of Mrs Chapman A Life of Service Remembered
Mrs Chapman died at age 66 10 months in Boston Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital. She lived in Westvale Acton and married Henry H Chapman a long time station agent and church sexton. She leaves son George H Chapman in San Francisco and brother W G Dunn of Clinton. She supported the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and was active in the community. Interment was at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, with her faith sustaining her through loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleepy Hollows Cemetery
Westvale
Acton
Henry H. Chapman
Cord
George H. Chapman
San Francisco
W. G. Dunn
Clinton
Massachusetts Homepathic Hospital
Boston
Chapman
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Concord Wins Hose Team Victory at Y M C A Meet
Concord eight led Marlboro in a Lowell Y M S annual meet with a 150 yard sprint and hose lay and spring nozzle coupling finished in 243-65 seconds though total distance not run. Marlboro, the only other team besides Concord, conceded they had no chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Lowell
Crack Websters
Concord
Monster Auto Parade to Visit Concord from Bowton G A R Encampment
Tomorrow Concord will host the Sneevee 500 autos in a parade likely unseen in local history. About noon the cars from the Bow ton G A R encampment arrive and tour city points of interest before heading back to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Ae. Sneevee 500
Bow ‘Ton
Boston
Card of Thanks After Mrs. Harriet E. Chapman’s Funeral
The undersigned thank the Rev. McDonald and friends for the tokens of love in the flowers contributed at the funeral. No deeds of love or kindness ever die but in the lives of others multiply. George H. Chapman Waldo G. Dunn Mrs. A. L. Danforth.
Living Flag Parade Honors Civil War Veterans in Boston
A mid century parade in Boston drew 850 fainting spectators and injuries amid cheers for a living flag of 2000 children. Colonel John P. of New York died of heart failure during the event as dignitaries including Governor Bates and Mayor Collins watched. The night featured 10,000 veterans, grand Army displays, and a Trooping of the Colors ceremony with music and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P
John A. Dixpost
New York
Beacon Hill
State House
Bates
City Hall
Collins
Mander
Black
G. A. RB
Cones
Ford
Daughters of Veterans
Campfire'p Mechanics
Grand Army of the Republic
Olin
Department of Massachusetts Grand Army Chorus
Reunion of First Maine Heavy Artillery at Faneuil Hall
A Civil War reunion at Faneuil Hall highlighted by a Congratulatory greeting for General Black's former comrades. The First Maine Heavy Artillery, noted for heavy losses in total and in a single engagement, drew significant attention during the morning gathering while the crowd sang America and saluted the national anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
America
Maine Heavy Artillery
Faneuil Hall
Maine
Davis Named Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee
Henry G. Davis was formally notified at 1 o clock that he is the Democratic nominee for vice president. In White Sulphur Springs the notification committee announced the action and Davis spoke briefly on the political situation. The ceremony occurred on the lawn of the Springer hotel amid dinner chatter and a theater setting. A separate note from Washington reports a White House conference on the Gila River water issue for the Pima Indians with instructions for a new investigation and reassurance from the president to a Presbyterian committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devin
Nomi White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Henry G. Davis
United States
Williams
Mississippi
Davin
Washington
Gila River
Arizona
White House
Presbyterian Board
Sensational Story Denied and Other Telegraph Notices
Washington confirms Geneval Nord did not threaten a Haiti massacre as per Minister Powell. Ottawa protests a British consular officer’s insult to the Canadian flag in a South American port. England plans a vigorous Maine Vermont campaign with Josiah Quincy discussed. U.S. rice production rises to 643,400 acres, up 83 percent in five years. St. Petersburg flags the Rurik sinking as official denial awaits report, Baltic squadron readies to sail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geneval Nord
Haiti
Powell
State Department
Ottawa
Dominion
Department of
United States
St. Petersburg
Rurik
Russia
Gromoboi
Viadi
Baltic
Gulf
Boston Doctor Called For Indigestion Attack
An indigestion episode prompted a call to Dr. Fits from Boston for the actor, with officials stating there is no cause for alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pits
Boston
Concord Junction Social Notes and Parade Participants
Concord June ton residents joined the G A R parade in Bodton with listed participants including George W Bourne M B Wright W W Blowsom William Chaplin Charles H Sweeney John L Bruce George Y Ball J Bowers James R Lawrence John P Loring George M Bowker and others. Mrs S M Patterson visits relatives in Somerville and Boston. Hazel B Hemman of Roslin dale visits Miss Ethel G Blossom. A L Bates of West Troy Me visits W A Parson and W W Curtis Jr visits Supt J F Beott at Elmira reformatory and moves into the former residence of Mrs J W Langmeid on Commonwealth Ave.
Obituary of Jennie Blossom Wife of W W Blossom
Jennie P Blossom wife of W W Blossom died following an July operation for peritonitis and pneumonia. Funeral at 3 pm Saturday at 172 Commonwealth Ave with Rev W J Batt officiating. Interment Pine Ridge Sleepy Hollow Concord. services by Hawthorne chapter O B S and local groups with many floral tributes listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie P. Blossom
W. W
Speen Thang Srt
Commonwealth Ave
W. J. Batt
Mary B. Giles
Mabel Clark
Leland
Percy W. Allen
Hawthorne
O. B
Clara C. Messer
God
Clara F. Hart
Pine Ridge
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Concord
William A. Blossom
Pillow Waltham
Alfred and
Clara Richardson
Mrs. Libby
W. H. Davis
J. T. Tobey
Advertised Letters List Delivers Family Names
Mrs. William Burke and several recipients appear on the advertised letters list. Included are Mr. William Cleary Frank Cleary Mr. William Kimball Jacob Lobinsky and Mr. H E Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burke
William Cleary
Frank Cleary
William Kimball
Jacob Lobinsky
H. E. Smith
Card of Thanks Expressing gratitude for sympathy and flowers
We thank neighbors and friends for assistance expressions of sympathy and floral tributes lightening our sorrow. Thanks to Hawthorne Chapter 48 O B B Waltham Council Home Circle Mass Reformatory officers and instructors and quartet. T Blossom and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
Waltham Council Home Circle
Dentist Davis Vacation Notice and Cottage for Sale
W F Davis a Concord Junction dentist will be away on vacation from August 1 to August 19. For sale or rent a five room cottage with 3 4 acres of land in Hast Acton. Apply to W W Blossom 172 Commonwealth Ave Concord Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Junction
W. F. Davis
Hast Acton
W. W. Blossom
Commonwealth Ave
Races Planned at Marlboro Park Labor Day
The Marlboro Park Labor Day races are organized by the local committee. Events include a 100 yard dash a 220 yard dash and a 50 yard sack race all free to entrants. Entries should be sent to Frank W Labty at 618 Résools Maar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Day
Frank W. Labty
Wanted Agents to Represent Optician in Marlboro Area
Resident seeks agents in Hud, Clinton, Northboro and Southboro to arrange examinations for an optician. Good salary offered. Address T. 8 Hoyt, Optician, Marlboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hud
Clinton
Northboro
Southboro
Hoyt
Optician
Marlboro
Thanking Friends for Kindness and Sympathy
Mr. and Mrs. Lars Petersen and family express gratitude to all who assisted them recently and for the sympathy shown since. The note names Mien Di A. Noonan, Miss Bila Wadleigh, and stems from their wish to acknowledge support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Noonan
Bila Wadleigh
Lars Petersen
Concord Real Estate and Miscellaneous For Sale
Multiple items offered in Concord including inlaid table with 3150 pieces of wood, houses to let, land for sale on Nashawtuc Hill, and private sales by Erastus H. Smith. Also harvester and binder, light buggy, and carriage for sale at Tuttle's Stable with inquiries through local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Erastus H. Smith
T. M. Barry
Old Bedford Road
Urquhart’s
Simmons Place
Monument St
James D. Tanner
Nashawtuc Hill
Prescott Keyes
Tremont Street
Boston
Mark Mara
Canopy
Surrey
St Tuttle's
Hyomei Inhaler Promises Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement touts Hyomei as superior to patent medicines. It claims a germ killing inhaler and balsams restore throat nose and lungs health. The complete outfit costs 1.00 with a lifetime inhaler and additional Hyomei bottles for 60c.
Cure for Hay Fever Hyomei Soothes Sneezing Eyes
Hyomei is described as a positive cure for hay fever symptoms including sneezing watering eyes excessive nasal discharge and burning and irritation. The ad-style copy emphasizes relief and soothing effects for sufferers.
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Emperor Marienbad
Edward
Francis Joseph
Weimar
England
York
Josiah Quincy
Ganatas
Vermont
T. Blossom and Family
Marlboro Park
Agnus
H.S. “Richardson
Fey Pamaord, Mass
Joseph Dee Jr
Bedford St
Harvester and Binder
L. N. Fowler
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