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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
4
A fragment from The Enterprise notes wage reductions at Smith Granite Co in Westerly Rhode Island and a wage cut to 50 hours at Whitinsville Spinning Ring Co. It also mentions President Cleveland's stance toward Germany and Concord’s gubernatorial staff shifts, praising the acting governor’s judgment.
The papers tire of endless talk about Governor Wolcott’s refinement of his new generals and colonels. They are said to be good, and the press is urged to let the subject rest.
Midfielder Reverend W. B. Hale of Middleboro voices strong views on current church entertainments and the audience reaction suggests his remarks command attention.
One man with a revolver held up a household in Lincoln the other night and seven men outside fired at windows and bulldozed residents to extract $25 for their property and peace of mind. No firearms were in the house. the only gun owned by occupants had been loaned. The writer quips that the family should buy bows and arrows.
The Christmas number features a handsome chaste title page and timely home focused content including Christmas stories poems hints and original articles for women. A standout red cornet colored supplement is praised as artful and frame worthy making the issue highly appealing at newsstands and periodical stores.
The Fitchburg Sentinel urges Republicans in every ward to step back from control by a few, urging all party members to perform their duties, end factional friction, and unite at caucuses and conventions for a stronger civic effort.
The last legislature enacted chapter 496 of 1896 removing days of grace on notes drafts checks acceptances bills of exchange bonds or other evidences of indebtedness made after the act takes effect unless expressly stated otherwise. The act does not apply to drafts payable at sight.
The December issue of The Woman's Home Journal is the handsomest yet with a three color picture titled The Flower Girl. The Enterprise Printing company produced all work for the publication and its artistic quality rivals higher class journals.
The Wood Publishing company in Hudson Massachusetts prints more than forty thousand copies of a Christmas number and seeks young canvassers. By forming clubs in towns The Enterprise circulates, subscribers can win a nickel watch and dress patterns as inducements. Send a letter to receive a free agent outfit and start canvassing.
A largely attended Sunday evening concert in Maynard under the W C T U. The program featured recitations by Harold Dufur and Margaret Higgins, dialogues and songs by young performers, and remarks by Rev Meslar and Rev Parker. The audience appreciated the young talent and the overall effort.
The notice promotes fresh oysters daily at Central Market and suggests giving a photograph as a holiday present. It invites customers to try the new finish, notes all kinds of items are available, and mentions that children are welcome. Signed C. D. Holmes.
Snowfalls last week, fox hunting after a light Saturday dusting, and Chas P Tucker expected in Nassau. A new milk stand was built at the B and M station while a fire balloon appeared west of Hudson. Randall Baker suffered a severe dog bite during a dying struggle. The Globe Washington excursion contest looms as Hudson backs John C Mackin. Community notices cover sermons, parlor topics, and town meeting moderator questions.
Special Boston Journal correspondent notes NOT DINGLEY WIs Apsley has returned to Washington and rejects passing the Dingley bill. He cites fair treatment and warns of blunders from a short session while urging an extra session to craft a symmetrical tariff. He urges early hearings by the Ways and Means Committee with plain figures from manufacturers. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve ad follows.
The national lecturer outlines the December topic The Grange What Is Meant by the Principles of the Grange and How Can the Grange Be Made a Better Farmers Organization Than It Is Now Several supplementary questions explore prejudice cooperation prices education farming crops dairy fruit and the influence of women in the Grange and society
The 24th annual session of the Massachusetts State Grange opened in Springfield with many delegates. State Master Howe lauds the order’s influence on national policy and cites changes in the agriculture secretary’s stance. He urges careful attention to cooperative work and highlights roads, cattle commission, and guaranteed analysis for feeds amid ongoing public commentary.
Transacts a general banking business. Sells drafts payable in any part of the United States and in Foreign Countries. Buys and sells Government, Municipal, Railroad and other bonds. Careful and conservative investors are fast realizing that bonds of good paying water companies are among the best investment securities. This bank has facilities for selecting bonds of this class. Corres pondence and accounts solicited. Safety deposit boxes to rent. Absolute security from fire or burglary. Joan L. Stone, Cashier.
Miss Adalyn Riley is a singing and voice building teacher. References are Miss Clara Munger and Mr. George Parker of Boston. For terms write to 31 Newton St Marlboro.
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