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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
4
Letter Carrier Wins Pay Suit Against Government
A letter carrier won his overtime pay suit against the government and predicts up to 38 million dollars in further suits against the Postal Service Department.
Railroads Seek More Time On Safety Equipment Installment
Railroads fail to equip cars with safety appliances within four years and petition for an extension. Observers note brakemen remain abundant and employers may prefer paying lawyers to delay rather than install the improved devices.
Doctor Robertson Denies Tobacco Causes Insanity
The Bellevue New York insanity expert Dr F W Robertson asserts tobacco never causes insanity in his experience. The letter questions whether he includes smokers and nonsmokers who may be exposed to sidewalk tobacco residue and women with skirt contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Robertson
Bellevue
New York
Post Office Drops Letter Puzzle Craze Cited by Official
The assistant attorney general of the Post Office Department has called down the drop letter puzzles appearing in publications. The Enterprise covered them in a recent column but the paper notes this may not explain why postal authorities halted the activity. This is not a New York daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genral
Post Office Department
Enterprise
New York
Michigan Pines Threatened by 82 Tariff on Lumber
The 82 tariff tax on lumber endangers Michigan forests as cutters abandon the 12 inch minimum and fell trees to six inches. Critics warn the $2 experiment will cost the nation dearly as wood bores raid supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Water Consumption Drops in Clinton for Oct and Nov
Town water use fell by 23,331,350 gallons in October 1897 from October 1896 and 7,264,602 gallons in November. The drop is attributed to meters and better cleanliness, suggesting savings from metering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
American bicycles outsell German models as tariffs rise
The sale of American bicycles in Germany has nearly quadrupled in a year as German makers push to raise tariffs. The Berlin convention urged a higher duty to block imports, praising American skill and workmanship while accusing local makers of seeking prohibitive taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
League of Industrial Workers
Berlin
Milford. News
Bargain Days Draw Women’s Disgust Over Markups
Boston correspondents report shoppers on the first day of markdown sales found little real discounting. Some items appeared marked up instead, as women who shopped separately in the city observed consistently contrary pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fitchburg Sentinel
Forest Hills Pie Social Opens Evening Local Event
The Boston Journal notes a Country School and Pie Social at Forest Hills tonight with tickets priced at ten cents and free admission for ladies bringing pies. The item evokes the parable of the wise and foolish virgins to humorously warn against arriving without a pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
Boston Journal
Belfast youth escorts girl home. slips down embankment
A Belfast young man walked ahead to guide his companion home on a dark Monday night. He lost his bearing and tumbled head over heels down an embankment, and she followed him down the slope in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Belfast
The Best Salve for Cuts and Skin Ailments
This 19th century patent remedy advertises "The Best Salve in the world" for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promises full satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents per box sold by B F Johnson & Son Maynard and Jno C Friend Concord druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
Jno
Concord
Maynard v Vanetten Illness Confines Mill Clerk at Home
Maynard reports Vannetten a mill office clerk is confined to his house by illness. The item notes his illness and home confinement without further details.
Swede Worker Charged Over Spurious Coins at Local Hotels
Charles Johnson a Swedish powder mill worker faced arrest after using suspicious coins at the Maynard House and Maple House. The case involves police investigation, testing at the subtreasury, and a court filing while authorities withhold full details. Johnson’s release depends on ongoing inquiries and potential testimony by subtreasury officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Powder Mill
Maynard House
Johnson
Maple House
John B. Deane
Boston
J. H. Whitney
State Police
Fearns
Concord
Whitney
Keyes
Court Maynard A O F Anniversary Gala
Foresters Court Maynard A O F held a Monday evening anniversary with a full hall. Chief ranger Broom H Irwin presided with sub chief Kro Leo St Clair. guests included Grand Sub Chief Joseph Jacobs and visitors from Court Friendship Webster Warren Warren Hudson Hudson. Performers included Miss Cheney, Miss Emma Woollerscihed, Miss Binns, Robert Farquhar Jr, Joseph Haigh, George Jameson, Frank Maley, Wm Stokes. Grand Sub Chief Jacobs spoke on the order. Supper followed in the upper hall. current membership stands at 136 with several applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Emma Woollerscihed
Binns
Robert Farquhar Jr
Joseph Haigh
George Jameson
Frank Maley
Wm Stokes
Jacobs
Assabet Council Elects Officers At Regular Meeting
At the Assabet council regular meeting R. A. elected officers for the ensuing term. P. J. Sullivan was chosen representative to grand lodge with F. R. Connor as alternate. Regent Dr W. B. Currier. vice regent T. Nevens. orator W. Broadley. secretary F. R. Salisbury. collector Alexander Veitch. treasurer W. S. Peters. chap Edward Henderson. guide Jessie Sims. warden John Goodsell. sentry James Carney. Trustees named are J. B. Lord, Edward Henderson and F. R. Connor. One candidate was advanced on duty 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assabet Council
R. A
Grand Lodge
P.j.sullivan
F. R. Connor
W. B. Currier
T. Nevens
W. Broadley
F. RK. Salisbury
Alexander Veitch
Treas
W. S. Peters
Edward Henderson
Jessie Sims
John Goodsell
James Carney
J. B. Lord
Safe Deposit Boxes and Financial Services in Marlborough
Marlborough Massachusetts bank ad offers safe deposit boxes in vaults of Peoples National Bank. Mention of 6 percent Water Bonds and drafts on London payable in Europe. Encourages accounts of all kinds. Signed by John L. Stone cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe Ples National Bank
Marlborough
Mass
London
Europe
Marlborough Mass
John L. Stone
Summer street rental and local shop notices
Rental and service notices on Summer street include a house for rent via E H Davis and a call to Cleary Williams to view wrap skirts heavy waists and new lines. Dining options at Gaskill's lunch room offer oysters stews chowder and beans with prices listed, plus a licensed poolroom at the old school building Acton street. Also offered are piano for sale via A D Holt and tailor services by Freedaberg Carts. Booth and Lord advertise sausages hams and pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Davis
Cleary & Williams
Gaskill’s
Daring
Black Summer Street
Hi. E. Swain
Reading
Mass
F. Connor
Maynard
New England
A. D. Holt
Freedaberg & Carts
Nason Street
Gaskill
N. Y
Summer Street
Thanksgiving thanks from St George's church to Sunlight Dramatic Club
The committee and St George's church members return thanks for the proceeds from the drama at Music Hall Thanksgiving evening and for the liberal patronage of the public. Edwin Lane, warden, Maynard, Massachusetts, November 30, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St George’s Church
Sunlight Dramatic Club
Music Hall
Edwin Lane
Maynard
Mass
November 1897 Weather Summary for Concord Massachusetts
In Concord Massachusetts the November 1897 weather data show barometer ranging from 30.634 on the 28th to a low reading of 30.048 with a 1.533 monthly range. The mean temperature was 37.4 with a high of 68 on the 16th and a low of 4.9 on the 24th. Precipitation totaled 5.81 inches across 17 days with 5 clear, 7 partly cloudy, and 18 cloudy days, plus aurora on the 18th and solar and lunar halos on the 11th and 30th. Power observer Fred A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Massachusetts
S. W
Fred
Dr King’s New Discovery Celebrated by Pharmacists
Aug J. Bogel of Shreveport La and J F Campbell of Safford Ariz praise Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The product has a quarter century track record and is not an experiment. Free trials available at local drug stores in Concord Maynard and John C Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bogel
Shreveport
Dr. King
J. F. Caimipbell
Safford
Ariz
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
John C. Friend
Concord
Early cholera vaccination pioneers and global impact
The article traces Ferran’s early eight drop vaccine given to 25 000 people and the move to Haffkine’s India trials. It notes Kolle’s dead bacilli method and larger doses, compares vaccinated versus unvaccinated blood potency, and cites Russia’s 800 000 victims since 1892 and Germany’s 9 000 deaths as proof of modern methods reducing cholera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferran
Haffkine
India
Kolle
Russia
Germany
Hamburg
Creighton's Shoe Emporium Promises Quality and Value
Creighton's Shoe Emporium offers a full range of shoes for all grades. The store emphasizes quality materials, superior workmanship, comfort and durability with prices varying to maintain uniform value for every purse.
Varied Rubber Goods Department Extends Wide Stock
A department offers endless rubber styles shapes and sizes with a large stock for men women and children. It emphasizes high grade quality modern style and very low price for all customers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bucklen
Safe Deposit Boxes
Maynard Locals
Central Market
Darling
Acton Street
Geo W. Clark
Darling's
Booth & Lord’s
Booth & Lord
Main Street
Booth and Lord
G. Hi. Persons
Creighton’s Shoe Emporium
Vergalters
Maynard. Mass
Concord Souvenir Spoons
N. S. Daniels
Concord, Mass
W. S. Howe
Maynard, Mass
Walter B. Currier
5 Park SQ
Maynard’s Block
Nason St
Maynrd, Mass
N. B
W. B. Case
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