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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
1
All material must reach the office by Tuesday night to be published in the same week. Earlier delivery prevents condensation or delays. News, advertisements, or subscriptions may be left with C. H. Persons Riverside block and subscriptions at J. B. Deane Loewe's block.
The town reports temperance activity ahead of spring elections and revival services at M E church in Hudson. Local clergy shifts include Rev Robert LeBlanc Lynch of Brighton taking St George's parish rector. Ed Scanlon was taken to Concord reformatory. Royal Arcanum and community events fill Riverside hall and Music hall with lectures, masquerade, and performances amid school and piano business updates.
The town meeting led by Town Clerk C H Persons elected J B Deane as moderator and approved paying bills for the Maynard waterworks. It authorized issuing a balance of water bonds dated May 1 1890 totaling 3000 dollars, adding to the 122000 already issued, at 4 percent interest payable January 1 1919.
Augustus Newton sustained a severe gunshot wound to the heel causing the loss of a footbone segment while out gunning with Luke Brooks. They were four miles from Harvard after the accident. Dr. Marsh and Dr. Conant treated Newton with hopes to save the foot amid general sympathy.
Visit C H Persons ware rooms in Maynard to see a wide holiday selection of fine pianos. Stock is owned by the dealer and sold direct to customers at prices lower than commission houses. Pianos span price ranges and feature elegant casework, with testing guidance and flexible terms for affordable ownership.
John Cobleigh recovers from long illness. Miss Catharine Mead badly burned on hands Saturday night. Ralph Harriman run over by a wagon Sunday afternoon but shows no serious injury. J C Leighton taxidermist on Main Street Maynard Mass offers birds and animals mounted to order.
A Pure reliable remedy for colds croup and lung troubles advertised as harmless and pleasant for children. Sellers include B. F. Johnson Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield West Acton.
Advertisers are advised to insure against condensation or delays of articles. News of advertising matters and subscriptions may be left at the bookstore of H. L. Whitcomb, and subscriptions may be left at the post office.
Sunday visits and travel of local families include Dr. and Mrs. William Prescott in Concord, H W Rand from Oil City visiting Wilbur Grove Davis, Miss Braley of New Bedford guest of Dr. H H Braley, and many church and guild activities. Ushers named for Lyceum entertainments, Immaculate Conception services held, property improvements noted, and several local clubs report officers and events.
An elderly woman trusted a home remedy to treat croup and saved the child’s life with doses of One Minute Cough Cure. She previously used it for similar illnesses. Names listed include B. F. Johnson and Son, Maynard, C. H. Whitney, Concord, and H. A. Littlefield, West Acton.
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