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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
4
The Enterprise announces a redesigned make-up with local news on every page to dedicate more space to late Local and telegraphic news. It thanks subscribers for patronage and promises full coverage of the entire vicinity and world telegraph news. Another province in revolution in Hayti. Jiminez.
The piece surveys carnival season waning cattle shows social life and upcoming cool spell. It mentions Senator Tillman lampooning Boston, Transvaal war talk, a war correspondent, the Fitchburg Sun revival, the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough visiting races, Consuelo and Columbia outcomes, late August weather, Cape Cod cranberry prospects for Thanksgiving, and financial strains at Boston Emergency Hospital plus Lipton cup hopes versus Dunraven.
A collage of remarks spans meat prices fruit diets and risky trades. It cites Gen Mercier Dreyfus politics in Maryland a Duchess claiming socialism and royalty, a Kaiser joke and a Worcester asylum escape. The tone remains critical of dangerous behavior and social pretensions.
In the wake of the Dreyfus trial some bitter remarks appear in American papers. The article argues the U S press should temper its judgments of foreign nations until mob law is fully suppressed at home. It stresses the need to purge a blot on national character.
The piece notes calls for charity from Porto Rico and praises Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr for reforming behavior. It lauds Curtis Guild Jr a strong Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, praising his courage, promptness, and trusted public service.
Residents and visitors spotted around Marlboro and nearby towns. Isabella Pettigrew visits friends in Marlboro while Luke Brooks and companions fish at White Pond on Tuesday. Various residents travel to Maine Boston York Beach Me and attend dances, outings, and church events.
Andrew Frail died of cancer at the town farm on Friday August 18 and was buried from St. Bridget's Church. He leaves a son and two daughters. his son Patrick Frail served in the 8th Massachusetts. A moonlight bicycle ride by 13 Congregational church Endeavorers ended with Miss Nettie Peters suffering elbow and shoulder injuries after colliding with a two horse team near Concord. injuries not serious. she is recovering at home with Dr. Goodenow attending.
A Tuesday night storm caused severe washouts in Maynard washing away approaches near the red foot bridge and exposing large river stones. The gas machine behind Maynard block was lifted from its foundation but pipes remained intact, keeping lights on in the area.
The school year begins Sept 5 with Emily A Gordon teaching 3rd grade Marlboro and Margaret J Brown teaching 4th in Marlboro. Geyer will handle 7th grade, Helen Sharp 6th, Bird Albee 8th, Mahel Burnham 4th and 5th, Rose B Winkley 4th, Grace Newton 3rd, Annie W Burke 2nd, Margaret A Sullivan and Alice W Nagle 1st. Principal J Henry White is re-engaged for high school and superintendent. High school assistants include Cook, Bigelow, and Susanna T O Connor of Lawrence.
E Henderson Co reported a brass scale beam missing from their coal yard after a display of nightly activity. A $5 reward was offered. On Monday a boy, Alvin Titley, found the beam discarded in bushes after a prior search. Whitcomb suspects the thief fled when pressed.
Dennis B F Sullivan junior, son of Mrs Dennis Sullivan Sudbury Sr, died on August 16 from injuries after being struck by a baseball. The incident occurred Sunday evening when older boys were playing in front of his home and the child ran into the play area.
A three year old boy born in March 1896 died after being hit in the eye during play. He lived a little over three days. Funeral held Friday at St Michael's cemetery with young bearers.
Cleghorn Association nine of Fitchburg beat the Maynards 4 to 2 on home grounds. Clark struck out eight in a strong effort and Castle’s catching drew praise. Manager Coughlin is confident in his lineup for the season as more games loom including matchups with the Gleasondales, Consolidated nine, a laundry team, and a barber merchant clash.
Pure Jersey milk delivered moraines at your door in glass jars by the Vose farm dairy Box Sts. Lost-a gold-neck chain with cross on ly Saturday evening. Pinder please re turn to Mary Driscoll Nason st. EK Henderson & Co. are prepared to receive your orders for coal and wood at the lowest prices. Office at the junction of Concord and Acton sts near Batley's Green-house. Vose farm is the place to buy your cows including extra nice springers and new milkers. Also wanted 25 extra nice springers from 4 to 7 years old by Sept 1. Address box 51S Maynard Mars
Card of Thanks extends gratitude to those who aided after the death of her child and those who sent flowers. May sunshine and happiness be theirs through life. Maynard. August 28, 1900.
Maynard church listings include Congregational Church with pastor and service times, Methodist with Edwards Higgins pastor, St George Episcopal with Rector R W Hudgell and schedule, St Bridget’s RC with Rev A J Crowe and masses, plus vesper and Sunday school times across locations in West Acton.
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