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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1894
Page
4
The report notes the tax rate is 19.70 dollars for the current year and compares it to the rate from the previous year. The mention hints at a municipal finance context and potential calculation of year over year change.
The text hints at political and social turmoil with mentions of Pullman, a lost charter, a ducal son in law, and debates over whiskey costs. It references John Corcoran heading a state committee and shifts in political atmosphere under different regimes. It notes Major Darling of the Sixth regiment elected first member of the council in chief of the Sons of Veterans.
The Brigham name will remain in local newspaper offices for two to three weeks as descendants of the earls of Alendale become more visible during this period.
The Boston Globe quotes Debs asserting that government ownership of railroads is preferable to government ownership by railroads, indicating a contrast in views while endorsing his stance on public ownership.
The piece praises Adams as a thorough thinker and principled leader who refused to bend to mobs or embrace hollow rhetoric. It contrasts his private citizen status with later political figures like Henry Cabot Lodge and laments a republic that elevates fools over worthy citizens and allows corruption to seize high offices.
Joseph Slavinski of Brownsville Brooklyn alleged a jealous ring break caused by Rosa Marks using raw beef to hide wrinkles and paint to darken her skin. He demanded the return of a diamond ring and a silk umbrella, Rosa refusing, with summons issued by a Broadway court. The judge quipped the beef may have revealed hidden beauty.
Maynard competitors win two yard hash first and second with Georg Lawton and George Nelson. Rodan and Easton win three leg race, Nelson and Easton place in hop skip and jump, Nyman takes one mile run. Maynards beat Marlboros in team race. Clark, Simpson referees and organizers.
The extract cites a 1894 law requiring guardians to ensure children aged 8 to 14 attend public day school for at least 30 weeks per year with up to two weeks allowance. For each five unexcused days beyond the allowance, the guardian may owe up to $20 to the public schools after a complaint by the school committee or truancy officer.
Miss Jessie H McGown daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh McGown died Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness She was 25 and had been invalid from childhood The private funeral was held Saturday at her late home with Rev Merrill Blanchard officiating A quartet including Mrs W E Tilton Miss ne Vietch Charles E Drew and Jas H Mallinson sang Interment was at Glenwood cemetery
To the many friends and neighbors who by loving words and acts of kindness lightened the burden of sorrow through the death of our dear daughter and sister we express our heartfelt thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McGown.
Two or three desirable stores for rent at the corner of Summer and Nasan streets with applications through A. McIntire at the market of C. S. Darling, 110 112 Main Street Cambridgeport Massachusetts. Pigs for sale inquire to A. L. Sillo way.
Concord Junction notes show 1056 inmates as the reformatory population rises this week. Local visits include Mrs. L. M. Dodge in Derby and M. A. Wilmouth with son from Fall River. A Westvale fire department picnic occurred at Lake Nagog. Images chronicle other residents visiting Sterling, Arlington, Nantucket trips, and public phone hours at Whitney's.
Local column reports on town happenings including reformatory visits, school start, church services, road surveys, and river dredging plans. Mentions people such as Miss Cleveland, Miss Davis, and Drummond County Railway. notes on Elm Street work and Letter unclaimed at Concord Junction post office.
A period sale lists heavily discounted items including flannel and gingham fabrics, aprons, skirts, muslin wraps, lawn remnants, wall trunks, straps, hammocks, parasols, sun umbrellas, undervests, hose, corset covers, night robes, drawers, skirts, wrappers, boys sweaters, handkerchiefs, shirt waists, bed quilts, china silks, wool dress flannel, ginghams, cotton cloth, indigo prints, and shoes, all offered at steep markdowns to clear stock. Various prices aim to entice shoppers with dramatic per item reductions.
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