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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
8
Notice warns that material must reach the office by Tuesday night to appear in the same week issue. Early submissions prevent condensation or delay. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
South Acton residents see extended vacations in town and nearby towns. Vendors and businesses announce moves and openings including Tuttle street projects, Miss Tuttles millinery, C N Clark harness shop, and a new dentist in Maynard. The Universalist church schedules worship next Sunday and town meetings discuss the Cash road financing.
West Acton residents look for next week to hear the new dentist announcement in Maynard. outings at Fort and Nagog ponds and Whalom park excursions via Fitchburg railroad attract many. family events include births and visits among Wheeler McIntyre Knowlton Rodway Emery and Whitcomb. Renovation of the Baptist church near completion with occupation planned by September first.
Mies Ula Skelton led the Y P C union meeting last Sunday evening presenting Our Pledge to a large audience. Nelson Tenney moved into a new one story field stone shop with a concrete floor. his steam heater business is expanding and the new facility will provide more room.
South Acton locals hear a midsummer sale with 40 percent off manufacturers list prices on all on hand refrigerators until further notice. Tuttle Jones Wetherbee advertise clothing made to order repairs and cleaning by James McGreen the tailor offering moderate prices.
The Congregational church with Rev W R Buxton holds Sunday services at 10 30 with Sunday school at 11 45 and Y P S C E at 6 15 followed by praise and preaching at 7 00 and a Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 30. First Universalist church in South Acton Mass led by Rev Wm F Dusseault offers 10 30 morning service 11 45 Sunday school and Y P C U at 7 30. Pews are free to all.
I T Flagg returns home after a vacation. Stanwood Chase of Hartford visits The Old Homestead. Miss Evelyn Fletcher of Lawrence visits Mrs Sophia Whitcomb. Miss Helen Sloan to Woodstock VI to teach in fall. Acton cadet band concert enjoyed by all. Residents in town include Mrs Lund and others from Lowell Dover Me Somerville Watertown Cambridge South Boston.
The Acton cadet band announces a program for next Saturday evening featuring Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa selection Plantation Melodies Down In a Deep Cellar Fritz Oelschluer Waltzes Sounds From Erin Schottische Sweet Little Daisies Manana Polka Annie Flotow Galop The Boomerang conducted by V Hawley.
In San Francisco on August 17 Patrick J Corbett shot and killed his wife while she slept and then killed himself. Neighbors say he suffered temporary insanity, with family ties noting a history of mental illness on both sides. The couple’s two unmarried daughters and a married daughter were present, as funeral plans proceed.
Miss Armstrongs offers ladies shirt waists and belts while Littlefield highlights cottons sheeting pillow tubing and a new lot. A clearance sale promises odds and ends from the shoe department with bargains. Also advertised anti fly compound for horses and cattle and Old Govt Java and Mecha Sle Ib by H A Littlefield.
Havana reports a calm city as residents resume duties and bands of conservatives seek steps to preserve social order and protect wealth from revolution. Spanish and native residents urge measures to prevent future insurrections and maintain stability.
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends who befriended us during our loss and to all who sent flowers Martin loved. May God bless you all.
In Santiago on August 17, crews burned over 70 unburied Spaniards in a cemetery within city limits. Bodies lay exposed, some stacked and soaked with kerosene, as rain halted cremations. Officials cite reluctance of natives to work for a day’s wage. stench and scavengers pose a grave public health threat.
Corbett and his brother left for San Francisco last evening. Corbett said he would forfeit the $2500 he had up if necessary. McCoy learned of Corbett's parents death and wired condolences. he postponed the Buffalo match scheduled Sept 10 and would not claim a forfeit.
Colonel Woodward, former commander of the Sixth regiment, claims General Garretson’s unfriendly conduct forced his resignation along with associates. He says he refused to court martial late members kept back by weariness, and an examining board order prompted his departure with staff support.
Miss Alice Thompson of the Apsley rubber works spent Sunday and Monday with her parents in Chelsea. Mrs John A Miller left Monday for Newport for two weeks. Her millinery store will close until mid September. Sixteen Lake Pleasant excursion tickets were sold at Fitchburg station last Sunday, less than expected. Rev A P Sharp of Marlboro shows four night blooming cereas and invites Hudson residents to view them.
A Hudson Massachusetts correspondence challenges a Boston Globe claim about a $10,000 offer for picnic grounds near Gates Pond. Holden of Pasadena says no offer was made, while town plans to acquire land to protect water quality proceed under state health directives. The missive notes efforts to secure fair terms for owners. The reply denies any such bid.
James Feeney was arrested by Officer Scully for assaulting Maronia near the Mansion House on Sunday afternoon. Feeney, 21, reportedly drank and struck Maronia twice in the neck and side after an English-language dispute, then walked away as bystanders watched. He was fined $15, released on $500 bail furnished by Timothy F. Sullivan, and has a prior July 1897 offense.
The 20th triennial exhibition under the executive committee shows expanded exhibits and a remodelled building. The main entrance features a wide, lofty entry through arches, signaling progress and improved exhibition resources at the Boston site.
The elm leaf beetle has arrived in Worcester possibly moving from New Haven toward Marlboro. Albany reports severe elm damage and entomologist Dr Ephraim Porter Felt has issued a bulletin with color plates describing the pest and control. Felt, formerly with the Massachusetts gypsy moth commission, emphasizes local and private efforts over state funding. He hails from Northboro and studied at Amherst and Cornell, son of C W Felt.
Heirs and interested parties are cited in Middlesex Probate Court at Cambridge on September 6, 1898 to show cause why Lucy J Hobson of Concord should not have letters testamentary issued to Joseph W Hobson. Notice to be published weekly for three weeks in Concord Enterprise and mailed to interested parties seven days before court. Witness Judge Charles J McIntire and Assistant Register W E Rogers.
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