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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
4
The Enterprise notes the holiday season nears with Christmas savings urged. Mild December weather boosted football play after Thanksgiving, ending the outdoor sports year. A Boston theatre production of Girl Wanted draws critical ire for omitting the author’s name amid strong competition.
New York correspondent notes spring dresses for daughters in light prints and red gingham with white dots. Mothers debate frock with gamps versus high neck cuts, citing washboard wear and stain removal. Economical one piece frocks may also be worn, depending on laundering needs.
A Womankind reflection argues that publicity harms both women and men, framing the true soul as sacred and private. It contends women face jeering scrutiny when pursuing public careers, paying a personal price with strength as compensation but enduring loss. The piece notes men have long borne this penalty, though rare virtuous public women reveal society's ongoing costs.
A Geneva manager cites the priciest Swiss watch at £140 with a split second hand a musical box and potential diamond ornamentation pushing price into thousands. He recalls a £3,400 diary-cased piece that was valuable for the case only. The Punjab post office has advanced as an elementary teacher teaching boys to write and address letters.
Readers are told that color of the brew and aroma from grinding or pouring are poor guides to quality. The author explains roast level mainly shapes color, while the finest flavors come from the essence that barely colors the water.
Rev W F Bacon preached at the Congregational pulpit. James Mullin to build a 40 by 60 barn for R H Williams of Concord. Maynard male quarter open for funeral engagements. Thomas Hillis bought the Turner house on Maple street now occupied by A D Holt. Born at Leominster a daughter to Mrs Geo Capen formerly Edith Haynes of Maynard weight 9 pounds. A O U W held services at Chas O Neil’s grave. Maynard male quartet sang at hall and grave. I O O F ball a success with Union orchestra from Marlboro praised for solos. Edw Scanlon, once employed by John Vose and later Geo Whitney, vanished with a suit of McCarthy’s clothes. Scanlon arrested at Lowell and tried in Concord for theft. rumored to have served time in Concord reformatory. Two barges of pleasure seekers visited Francis Pratt’s farm on Fletcher Corner road. guests included Veitch, Harwood, Taylor, Tilton, Jannell families, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Jannrell, William Sanders and many others from Leominster. evening of games and refreshments. returned home late praising the event. The party was chaperoned by Henderson.
A Thanksgiving football clash at the ball field drew a large crowd as Maynard edged Marlboro 6 to 4. After Marlboro led with a 50 yard Hurley run and kick, Maynard answered with a 40 yard TD by Wilson and a hard fought defensive, line and center play from Maynard’s Lawton and Clark.
An Mizpah Rebekah lodge I O O F held an evening program at IOOF hall Tuessday December 1. The lineup included Quartet Peace on the Deep, Banjo, Piano duet Ti Trovatore by Mr and Mrs R Carter, Humorist Rip Van Winkle Boucicault, Solo True Till Death R Farquhar, Banjo Jack and Ji l, Past Redemption Ian McClaren, Orynthia My Beloved J Haigh, Solo Spanish Dance Moscowski.
A diverse program featured solo numbers including The Holy City and Good Bye Lovely with Mr Putnam and Mr Carter as accompanist. The Salisbury Banjo Quartet and G N Salisbury presented Love's Sorrow and Love’s sorrow pieces. The event received high credit for all performers and overall quality.
The family expresses deep gratitude for kind words and deeds shown during their affliction. Thanks Sumner Hill lodge A. O. U. W. and friends for services Miss Mamie Cheney and the quartet for their singing. Maynard December 2, 1896.
Fresh oysters every day at Central Market promote holiday cheer and gift ideas. Have your picture taken as a present for loved ones. New finish on portraits, all kinds offered, with a welcome to children and locals.
To cure old sores heal an indolent ulcer or speedily cure piles you need apply DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as directed Its magic like action will surprise you B F Johnson Son Maynard CH Whitney Concord HA Littlefield West Acton
The Marlboro Rubber Co. operates nine establishments including the parent store and Bicycle Inns in Bar Harbor Cottage City Nantucket St Augustine Ormond Palm Beach Miami and the Nassau Bahamas. Openings roll forward as season starts with Palm Beach and St Augustine inns active and Nassau due soon. The firm holds exclusive Florida east coast resort concessions via the Flagler syndicate and has shipped 97 wheels to satisfy quick deliveries. The Florida season is opening with plans to use all 350 wheels currently in stock and more.
The Peoples National Bank transacts general banking business sells drafts payable in the United States and abroad buys and sells government municipal railroad and other bonds targets safe investing water utility bonds described as among the best securities. The bank has facilities to select such bonds and solicits correspondence and accounts. Safety deposit boxes are rented with fire and burglary security. Joan L. Strong is cashier.
Mr Brown of Waltham the new photographer who will occupy rooms in the Holden building will open his studio Saturday evening. The operating room is spacious and well lit, with modern decor. The remaining rooms in the suite are convenient and attractive. Brown’s equipment is first class and he is prepared for a large business.
Chas Burroughs recovers at home from measles while John Cobleigh remains quite ill though doctors expect improvement. Boxboro population grows with Thanksgiving visitors as families unite. Congregational church services focus on gratitude and causes. Ladies circle hosts a successful oyster supper filling the crowded vestry. Entertainment after, including barges’ carol singing, keeps guests late. This Thursday the ladies meet for afternoon and evening gatherings at the vestry with planned entertainment.
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