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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1897
Page
4
The Enteprise announces a new Good Cookery department to run as a copyrighted up to date feature. It will appear regularly and interest local housekeepers and cooks.
Harry Lloyd, who called Dr E. E. Hale a drivelling idiot, has traveled to Montgomery West Virginia to hand out small slabs of his vocabulary to the Marlboro strike. Friends of the strikers still hold some hope despite steep odds.
Harvard professor Charles Eliot Norton spoke in Ashfield urging village authorities to curb lawlessness and youthful impairment of restraint. He cited the Shelburne Falls crime as a caution and argued that both delinquency and complicity by complacent citizens require action. He urged communities to adopt effective restraint measures and consider any promising means.
The new factory inspection law limits work to 12 hours daily and 60 hours weekly for minors and women. No child under 13 may be employed in factories or similar workplaces. Children under 16 require parent or guardian affidavits with age and birth details, and after Jan 1, 1898 cannot be employed without English literacy and a 16 week schooling certificate in the prior year.
A Brockton area piece notes foremen in local factories favor employing Brockton workers over out-of-town labor. It argues outsiders come, do the work, take pay, and depart, questioning why nonlocals receive preference over residents of Brockton.
Haverhill residents gain affordable communications as The People's company opens a local exchange offering unlimited service for 24 per year. Competing firm faces tighter margins as prices drop. Speed the good work.
The estate of Andrew J. Davis is practically settled after a district court petition dropped the forged will contest and agreed on distribution. Davis died in 1890, with an $8 million probate. Blood relatives are provided for except Diana and Erwin Davis, barred by statute of limitations. Erwin may challenge.
Mary Blodgett a nurse was found dead at W L Kinsman house on Lincoln Street after hanging herself from a door handle. Despondency and possible domestic trouble were given as causes and her husband John Blodgett of Cambridge Port was named.
Maynard reports renewed prosperity as mills operate 58 hours weekly from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Saturday noon. Main street work nears completion from the railroad crossing to the river while granite curbing arrives. Residents note higher rents and prices yet welcome the sign of better times.
Commander Deane seeks to annul the Webster Port post 13 charter after charging disobedience and failure to elect delegates. The council of administration will meet in Boston Sept 13 to consider the action with hearings promised for due process. The post plans to respond and defend its stance amid a brewing clash with the department head.
Cornell tests favor the chain showing friction 0.5 to 1% on high grade chains even after 2000 miles and heavy use. Gears in best form approach chain efficiency but bevel gears show higher friction. Chainless wheels incur 5 to 8% advantage for chain wheels, yet friction rises as speed drops, making climbs problematic.
An informal gathering at William Cullen’s Glendale Street home drew B Cullen family members and guests from Lowell Bridgeport Conn and Hillsboro N H A musical program featured Thomas H Farrell on accordion J Bailly on violin Professor Ball on guitar and E Sherman on piano with Professor Ball performing by request The evening recalled long ago village social events in Assabet and ended late with hopes for another reunion
The West Marlboros defeated the home team in a close exciting contest sparked by heavy batting on both sides. Gauthier excelled in center while Schofield and Connor made difficult catches for the locals. Nelson also contributed as the crowd witnessed sharp fielding. next Saturday Concords visit for another tight matchup.
Found a female fox terrier with a collar without a name and a found hound dog. Owners may claim by proving property and paying charges at Sheehan's stable or Joseph G. Mears. Also a notice seeking an energetic young man to drive team at Riverside Co operative Association Maynard Mass. J J Hilferty, Manager. Local upholstering and tailoring services offered by J Butterworth and Satisfaction by Breedberg & Carts.
The Worcester Agricultural Society hosts the Massachusetts State Grange fair August 31 to September 3. Highlights include bicycle racing on Tuesday, Grange day Wednesday with top Grange leaders, Governor Walcott and staff Thursday, and record-breaking horse events Friday. Cattle, vegetable and fruit exhibits will be extensive with special ticket sales at Boston and Maine stations.
National League results from Baltimore Philadelphia Brooklyn and Washington show multiple games with final scores and battery lines. Eastern League schedules include Buffalo Scranton with listed batteries and several postponements.
Milon Davidson 62, a Windham county leader and Windham County Savings Bank treasurer since 1874, died recently in Alexandria Minnesota after being away in Newfane. A Dartmouth graduate and former academy head in New Hampshire and Vermont, he studied law and was admitted in 1872. His widow Gratia Andrews of Richmond and their daughter, wife of Dr. Osgood of Townshend, survive.
The treasury department released a comparative statement of national banks resources on July 23, 1897, against last year and the prior call. Deposits climb to 1.77 billion, lawful reserves hold near 413 million, loans and discounts drop to 1.266 billion from earlier figures.
Rochester August 25 The annual conclave of the Knights of Rome and the Red Cross of Constantine in the United States met at the Masonic temple. A key decision made master Masons become eligible for membership, previously limited to reyarch Masons. The change received approval from European leaders in England and Europe.
The bank transacts general banking, sells drafts nationwide and abroad, buys and sells government and municipal bonds. It notes water company bonds as strong investments and offers careful selection, safety deposit boxes, and fire or burglary security. John L. Stone, cashier, Marlboro Massachusetts.
The advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best medicine for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promises a refund if no effect. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by B Johnson & Son in Maynard and J C Friend in Concord.
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