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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1894
Page
4
Column notes a chaotic mix of topics including a deadly baseball fight, Dorchester garbage plant issues, tax rate changes, Medford luck, Rev Fr McCoy’s Chicopee appointment, Westboro church, back to school hustle, Clinton carpet mill shutdown due to wool shortages amid tariff bill uncertainty.
The article notes Sterling Junction as a known map location for a week of Methodism with many able exponents gathered. It mentions Central American states contemplating a provisional agreement seen as a sensible move since 1821 when independence from Spain occurred.
The Central labor union reelected J. H. Murray as president, praising his fair, decisive leadership. He is noted for steady action over讲话, and for balancing opposing elements to satisfy both sides.
A pundit argues that self care and preparedness do not equate to selfishness. He contends men should provide for their families before aiding others, and that careful self and family support enables broader community help, countering the idea that self preservation is inherently selfish.
A columnist denounces blanket hostility to strikes. He argues strikes are deplorable but should be last resort and urges investigation of causes before condemning workers. He notes hostility often comes from unlikely quarters and calls for measured, informed discussion.
Concord Junction notes report hospitalities and visits from Miss Belle Louckes of Shirley to John H. Waite, and Mrs. R. W. Browning at Newburyport. Superintendent Scott tours New York on business and holds two geese and a turkey. A bridge re planked near Riverside Park and a Crescent Park excursion update the town. Local society meetings, church notes, and shop ads fill the week with fires, botanist sites, and civic notices.
Local store advertises deep discounts on new white embroidered Flannel and a wide range of garments and fabrics. Gingham and printed muslin fabrics marked down, plus heavy reductions on ladies undergarments, parasols, and housewares. Footwear list includes men and women russet shoes at budget prices with multiple sizes.
The Good Templars will hold a picnic at Lake Walden next Saturday. Dr. F. S. Morton and wife returned from a five week trip through Nova Scotia and the doctor feels improved and ready for business. Congregational members were interested in last Sunday's services led by Rev. Edward Smith. Next Sunday Alexander Sloan a former Hudson boy and Andover student will conduct the services.
E E Sawyer of Pepperell Bates College graduate becomes high school principal. Miss Blanche E Hazard Harvard annex graduate assists in principal Stella Sprague Bridgewater normal graduate in Templeton takes eighth grade. Miss Sarah Smith Owego Falls normal teaches sixth grade. Miss Partridge Worcester normal teaches fifth grade. Fall term begins Sept 4. Mrs James Rongers Maynard thanks friends for sympathy after bereavement Aug 22 1894.
To Let two or three stores at the corner of Summer and Nasan streets apply to A McIntire at the market of C S Darling 110 112 Main Street Cambridgeport Mass Pigs for sale apply to A L Sillo way To all whom it may concern The Photo Rooms in Maynard will be closed after Sept 7 for two or three weeks Customers will govern themselves accordingly C D Holmes
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption and no hope. Two bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Thomas Eggers of 139 Florida St San Francisco recovered from a dreadful cold with one bottle in two weeks. Free trials at B F Johnson Sons Drugstore Maynard and H Richardson Concord. Regular size 50 c and 1 00.
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