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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1895
Page
4
A fragmentary July to August 1895 column notes general talk about circulation and licenses, mentions General Martin’s stance on auctions, cyclist Mme Sarah Grand, knights Templar numbers, and comments on women’s clubs and Sunday choices.
Mr Knox comments on troubles in the Brockton Times office while noting a difference with Mr Douglas a shoemaker. The remark hints at tension in the newsroom and a sharper editorial stance.
Per readers, New Bedford disproves doom for whaling towns by showing strong proportional growth. The piece notes debates on term lengths, comparing governor and president terms as not directly comparable in duration.
The Enterprise Printing Co. printed over 50 000 address cards for use among the commanderies as exchanges in connection with the Boston conclave of Knights Templar.
The Brockton Times editorial laments rising disappearances and questions the impact of a halt on those seeking to vanish, noting the issue has grown nearly epidemic and deserves action.
The article argues that marriage drop is linked to the so called new woman but predicts recovery as she settles. It notes census data flattering to Massachusetts, describing wealth growth outpacing population gains and urging readers to remain confident in the state's future.
The text argues that in the Valkyrie versus Defender races it is better for the American sportsman if the English yacht wins, and that any concession should favor the British craft. It states Lord Dunraven asks for justice, not generosity, and that he is a genuine sportsman demanding his rightful due.
Fitchburg Mail notes New York saloon keepers mortgaging stock and fixtures at over a million dollars since June 1 as enforcement of the Sunday law grows. It predicts 40 percent may be driven into insolvency if Commissioner Roosevelt maintains the policy.
A sweeping outline lists disciplines taught at the Hartford sociological school. It covers encyclopedic and methodological sociology, philosophy of sociology, biology of the family, population statistics, ethnology, environment effects, family evolution, laws, ethics, and social history across domestic economy, housing, dress, sanitation, and economics.
Readers are invited to try Dr King’s New Discovery at no cost. Send name and address to H E Bucklen Co in Chicago for a sample box and a Guide to Health and Household Instructor. The offer guarantees benefit with no charge and is backed by B F Johnson Co Maynard and H S Richardson Concord drug stores.
The cornerstone ceremony featured an address by the presiding elder on Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of the church. S. G. Brown, trustee, placed a time capsule under the stone. The edifice, to seat about 500, is to be completed by January 1, with J. E. Warren & Co. of Marlboro as contractors. Edward Henderson and S. G. Brown have served as trustees for 28 years.
Maynard locals are informed of a clearance sale at Cleary and Williams featuring shirt waists marked down to closeout and newly stocked pillow slips ladies work aprons in print and gingham plus children's aprons and boys blouses.
Faded fire alarm boxes noted as a minor issue. Star ladies biked to Crescent beach on Sunday. S. W. Sampson postpones New York trip to Sept 5. H. P. Andrews returned from Maine. E. Davy opens boot and shoe repair at Sharon and Coggins. Summer tourist influx reaches Maine and the provinces. Station Agent Howe vacationing in Vermont. George A. Quimby and family visit Des Moines sister-in-law Mrs Geo B Cochran in Hudson. Mrs H E French and Mrs Allen sang at Unitarian service. Labor hall hosts mass meeting of all male and female labor groups. Rev Theodore Busfield in Boston spent night at Hudson home. S F Smith injures middle finger at Stowe factory. Chocolates in Chase window form Maltese cross for Knights Templar. James Beaton completes plumbing and heating for ex-Warden Edmund Baker in Ashland and installs windmill. J H Lewis from New York and family to occupy Jefts cottage on Central street. Vale mills outing at Nantasket sponsored by firm. Frank Taylor pays bills. Editor Tucker accompanies.
Supt. A A Snyder of the Winnesheik Poor Farm cites Robert Leach's cure using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for a large running leg sore after months of treatment. Claims include relief from piles. Names B F Johnson and Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord and H A Littlefield West Acton.
The note asks for placement in the issue the same week and notes an earlier receipt to prevent condensation or delay. It directs News and advertising matter and subscriptions to be left with T. F. Newton.
South Acton notes include travels of Rev W F Dusseault and others, church services, school session start, and a funeral for Arthur W Taylor aged 32. Obituary highlights his choir leadership, work at Lowell Gas Co, marriage to Hammelton, and Farewell tributes.
Boston blunted Pittsburg with superior batting and fielding as Stivett pitched well outside a seventh inning Pirates surge. Nyce, recalled from New Bedford, started at short with Long moving to second, while Hart was hit hard and Merritt closed. Across the ledger, Baltimore and Brooklyn tallied big hits in separate matchups, and several games ended due to darkness after long innings.
Until Sept 1 a colored cabinet portrait on bevel glass sized cabinet mounted is offered at 2.00 with a dozen cabinet pictures for 3.00. First class work with pay for extra finish and no charge to sit over. Call and see samples Little the photographer 227 Main St Marlboro Mass No stairs to climb.
Pleasant little pills touted as easy to take and sure to cure with no pain. Claims include relief for sick head ache biliousness sour stomach and constipation. Lists B F Johnson & Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield and West Acton as sellers.
In Seattle August 28 Mark W Harrington former chief of the weather bureau and ex professor of astronomy at the University of Michigan was elected president of the University of Washington which will reopen September 3 with about 500 students.
William Gaillard of Palestine commandery No 6 Knights Templar New London Conn collapsed and died of apoplexy on Washington street returning to headquarters after the parade. In Portland Maine Admiral Bunce and his staff were hosted at a banquet and reception at 11 Falmouth hotel with city officials extending courtesies to the squadron.
A dispatch from Boy rout state says on August 10 a band of armed brigands attacked the Armenian monastery of St. John and brutally maltreated the pilgrims gathered there.
J W Lewis a banker from Chatham Illinois killed himself by stepping in front of a passenger train in Milwaukee. He had been undergoing treatment at a sanitarium.
TriToN New Hampshire Aug 28. Mrs James Smith killed herself with carbolic acid after a long illness and deep despair. Authorities say prolonged illness and despondency led to the act.
President, Cleveland and Dr. Bryant spent yesterday fishing. Cholera has been imported into Galicia from Russian Poland. The date for the annual meeting of the National Association of Manufacturers at Chicago has been fixed for Nov. 19. Samuel A. Lewis, aged 60, ex assistant engineer in the Salem fire department, died at Asbury Grove of heart disease. The president of Haity and San Domingo are meet for papal mediation to regulate delimitations the two nations.
Mrs Peter Whitcomb is quite sick with Dr Hutchins attending. Miss Mary Nelson plans to enter Smith College Northampton this fall. Miss Nelson is praised as a top Concord High School graduate valued for modesty and hard work.
Main Street Sudbury May 7 1895 to the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners petitioning for relocation and improvement of the Boston Road from Sluice pearke cellar line between Sudbury and Wayland to the foot of Sand Hill in Wayland with specific repairs at Sand Hill urging view of premises and action. Signed by Nathan Goop Waldo L Stone Samuel Underwood Selectmen of Sudbury.
Middlesex County Commissioners order the Sheriff to notify interested parties of a view and hearing on the premises in Sudbury and Wayland. The viewing is set for October 3, 1895 at the Selectmen's room in Sudbury with copies served to town clerks thirty days before and publication in the Sudbury Enterprise three times.
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