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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1897
Page
8
Pittsburg August 25 The final coal strike talks fail and the walkout continues. Miners insist on arbitration and reopening at 69 cents while operators remain firm. After adjournment, Zerbe calls operators to plan future action and parties prepare public statements.
Reports from Little Rock describe widespread pearl discoveries in Arkansas lakes and rivers. People search rivers including Saline White and White for pearls valued up to 1000 dollars, with many finds from 30 to 50 grains. The Ozark streams and Arkansas river produce noted catches and a survey notes five thousand dollars worth found in White river in 1895.
Mrs G C Turner visited Lake Pleasant last week for rest. Reed house on Maple Street sold to Mrs Stowell. Miss Carrie Shapley at York Beach not Rye Beach as reported. Stephen Townsend returned from Michigan after six weeks. Coal ads urge winter supply from F J Hastings & Co. Miss Hannah Robbins, over 80, fractured wrist, under doctor care. Augustin Hosmer and wife visited Salem Willows with Corinthian lodge. William Booker away in New Hampshire. Tuttle runs Concord route. Frank Holt and friends fished at Nagog Pond. fishing day drew good tales. Rey and Mrs W R Buxton return from Dundee NY. Buxton to preach Sunday. Anson Piper plans home improvement, moving house back and elevating one story. Saratoga races and Saratoga Limited train times noted. Picnic well attended. need larger turnout. Fairmounts beat South Actons 8–5. Tommy Smith homered. Simonds pitched well for South Actons. Quinlan, Buckley, Mahoney, Gauthier contributed. Church notes: Congregational service 10:30, Sunday school 11:45, Y P S C E 7:30, prayer and praise 7:00. Universalist services 10:30, Sunday school 11:45, Y P U 7:00. pews free. Local wanted: reliable farm hand, P O box 195 South Acton.
Gloucester Mass Aug 25 The annual inspection of the Rockport breakwater a government work with nearly 5 000 000 to be spent drew a high level party Captain Charles M Candage chairman of the commission on the breakwater issued about 50 invitations nearly all accepted The visitors included Senators Lodge and Hoar Congressmen Moody and Sprague ex Mayor Stoddard of Worcester Mayor Sortwell of Cambridge C W Siemens of New York and Colonel Mansfield The group viewed the work from tug H S Nichols then dined at Turk s Head Inn where speeches by the two senators endorsed the project.
Farmington Missouri report says Frank W. Lombard aged 34 took poison at his East Wilton home last night. A New England graduate and Boston architect. his wife, a successful milliner, is visiting in Pamariscotta. He left a pathetic letter behind.
Captain James B. Crocker of Franklin Massachusetts left yesterday for Seattle en route to the Klondike. Next spring he plans to navigate a vessel up the Yukon River carrying supplies to the gold fields.
Forecast shows showers across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with improving conditions Wednesday night. In Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect showers then fair and warmer with westerly winds. Almanac notes Run rises 6 03 sets 6 29 Day length 13 26 Moon rises 2 05 am High water 9 15 am 9 30 pm.
Office requires all items for the week to reach by Tuesday night to ensure insertion in that week’s edition. Early submissions avoid condensation or delay. News and ads and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Sudbury public schools are set to reopen on Tuesday September 7 for the fall term. Samuel B Rogers returned Saturday afternoon from an outing at Falmouth. Mrs George H Thompson has been
Alfred C. Faye, a well known local figure, has been chosen as principal of the Dover New Hampshire high school with a salary of 1650 dollars annually. To take the post he must leave his current position in Chillicothe Ohio. Also visiting Gloucester this week is Frank O Jones the newly elected superintendent of schools. Samuel Underwood remains restricted after a serious Brighton wagon accident. Canal bridge work between Sudbury and Wayland causes temporary road closure and inconvenience for weeks. Reverend Henry J Bruce and his Worcester wife visit and her Memorial church talk addresses famine in India.
A barn on the Otis Forbush place occupied by G. W. Bowen was struck by lightning during a Sunday thunderstorm and burned completely. Loss estimated under $2500 with insurance. Close finishes have marked Saratoga races this year. For an enjoyable trip, ensure tickets read via the Fitchburg R. R.
Death notices report mourners in Marlboro and Concord with ages and dates. Mrs D A Arsenault aged 49 years 4 months died at Marlboro August 20. Miss Mary How aged 74 years 5 months died at Concord August 20. Katie A Patterson wife of George A Patterson aged 40 years 3 months died at Marlboro August 23. Samuel L Hoitt aged 69 years 2 days died at Marlboro August 24. Michael Wallace aged 61 years died at Concord August 22.
Rev D H Ela attended a funeral in Springfield last week Thursday. Mrs F E Smith and daughter Harriet of Hopedale visit here. Miss Stella Hapgood has been visiting relatives in South Berlin this past week. Mr and Mrs Caleb L Brigham spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sumner B Robinson at Belmont. Mrs C A Packard and family returned from Cottage City where they visited Mr Packard's sister, Mrs C A Babbitt.
The Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge cites heirs and creditors of Maria Willis of Acton to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted to Herbert B. Fowler or another suitable person. The citation requires appearance on September 14, 1897, at 9 a.m. in Cambridge and directs public notice in Acton Enterprise for three successive weeks.
The True Remedy editor extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds calling it a certain cure. He urges against other remedies claiming they fail and notes trials are free at local drug stores B B Johnson Son Maynard Jno C Friend Concord.
Local town items report about 20 Lake Pleasant tickets sold last Sunday. Visitors include Miss Hattie Jelly of Salem and Mrs C. H. Mead. Families move and travel, with G. A. Conant taking over Windsor cash store. The 55th annual Washington Baptist association meets Sept 8–9 in Fitchburg with many churches listed. A home wedding unites Miss Henrietta E. Cutler and Dr Raymond Dodge at Adelbert Mead’s residence.
All matter must reach the office of publication by Tuesday night to appear in the same week issue. Earlier receipts help avoid condensation or delay and can be left with A. I. Noyes at the post office for news advertising and subscriptions.
Silas Conant is reported to be on the gain. Harry Brown and wife of Watertown are visiting in town. Mrs Geo L Robbins of Brookline spent Sunday at home. Rev John Kingsley and wife of Pennsylvania have been spending a few days in town. Letters remaining in post office unopened include L Starrett and Mrs Bessie Hamilton. Miss Edyth Flagg will lead the Y P S OC E meeting next Sunday evening and recount her Californian trip.
An advertisement urges readers to try Nox-em Ol Pills for nervous and sick headaches neuralgia and rheumatism and claims availability at all druggists throughout the area.
A Bombay dispatch reports an unconfirmed rumor that Afridis attacked Fort Ali Masjid with determined force. The garrison, Afridi troops under Mir Bashir, made a futile sortie and suffered about 300 killed before abandoning the fort and retreating to the Lowragt station.
Reports say Afridi forces led by fanatical priests attacked near Fort Ali-Masjid injuring many, massacring 300 and seizing rifles. British troops brace for further action at Lowragt while Quetta fears march to New Chaman on Afghan frontier. Khyber Pass swarms with Afridis as fear grows after Fort Maude fall.
In Philadelphia a united Republican convention nominated Col onel Clayton McMichael proprietor of the Philadelphia North American and AP director as city treasurer to restore harmony after Quay and Penrose gained control of the state party. McMichael entered the race to unite factions and maintain party leadership.
Boston August 25 The wool market shows excellent demand with values hardening and large sales. Manufacturers drive demand while dealers sell stock freely. Territory wools stay firm with 40 to 42 cents for fine medium and fine plus a 45 cent option for choice staples. Fleece wool remains light but firm, many dealers holding stock for possible advances. Australian wools also in good demand with prices hardening.
John C. Richberg of Chicago reports a draft divorce bill for adoption in all states at the uniform law commission meeting in Cleveland. If approved by the National Bar Association, it will be urged in state legislatures, modeled after the District of Columbia law drafted by Congress.
In Skibbereen on August 25, reports state the potato crop across North Cork and Limerick has suffered partial destruction from blight, making this the worst year in half a century for potatoes in those districts.
Attleboro Mass August 25 Mrs Joseph Drachineki of North Attleboro drank three ounces of muriatic acid by mistake yesterday and died six hours later authorities said.
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