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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1893
Page
5
The Concord paper notes Julia Barrett at the 120th Boston Tea Party anniversary in Faneuil Hall, H. H. Ragans World’s Fair talk draws radio audience, and Dr Stetson returns from the West. It also lists Christmas sermons and concerts, a Tufts bust arrival, and weekly weather, with Henry A. Clapp to lecture on Shakespeare in Concord.
Mrs. Asa Calef died after a prolonged illness at 76. A Congregational member, she guided orphans, taught in the Sunday school, and served in the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. G. A. Tewksbury officiated. interment Sleepy Hollow. She leaves a husband and a son in Bedford.
All material must reach the office of publication by Tuesday night to appear in that week's issue. Earlier submissions avoid condensation or delay. Advertising matter and subscriptions may be left at H. L. Whitcomb's bookstore or at the post office.
Harvey Wheeler proposes first-class cumulative preferred stock yielding about seven percent while the Boston Harness Co. advertises offices in Concord Junction and a residence on Elm Street in Concord. Also promoting Ayer’s Hygienic Coffee to grocers as a versatile product.
Lieutenant Cook remains confined with a severe cold as Colonel Parsons visits Company I with the adjutant. Lieutenant Valentine of Company E is the new adjutant. the unit plans monthly dinners to discuss regulations and boost camp readiness. The wealthy adjutant funds the affair while line officers attend. questions arise about the band and morale.
Morning service at 10 45 a m Sunday school at noon Guild meeting 7 p m Regular evening service 7 40 p m Guild meeting December 10 topic Christmas Ancient and Modern led by Miss Margaret Blanchard Antioinian Congregational Rev Geo A peru pastor Meeting P S O E 6 30 P M Prayer Friday 7 30 Scandinavian M E Church Rev J P Anderson pastor services Sundays 10 30 a m and 7 p m class meeting Thursday 7 45 p m
A market list of seasonal goods available at Whitcomb's store includes toys, games, sleds, skates, drums, toilet sets, crockery, glassware, pocketbooks, albums, toy books, stationery, writing instruments, cutlery, confectionery and dolls priced from one cent to two dollars. The roster highlights Concord views and assorted holiday gift items.
Miss Helen E Nagle suffers lagrippe attack. Ladies union meets with Mrs W W Campbell Friday. Loring N Fowler buys old station for a stable. Westvale lad Whitman praised for cigaret harm. W W Green conducts first dancing lesson at Association hall. West Concord school children to send vegetables and clothing to Boston poor. John Sheehan seriously burned lighting a fire at F A R station. Harold Judkins welcomed with a son born on the 13th. G W Gardner and wife celebrate 62nd anniversary. Ice damage to trees noted after Sunday. Freight engine No 782 split a rail north of station, minor delays. Christmas school exercises postponed to Tuesday. Donations to Boston poor urged. Ladies union fair at Concord Junction raised nearly $100.
Evening program includes a solo by Miss S. M. Abdboit and a Farce That Precious Pickle by Concord Junction Reading club. Rev W W Campbell pastor, Y P S C E service at 615 pm, evening service 7 pm, Sunday school 230 pm, prayer meeting Tuesday evening. Local ads advertise harness repair by Adam Miller and Christmas baskets by Miss E G Stoddard.
The wife of A W Rogers is gravely ill from an apoplectic shock. Albert W Rice and wife visit their daughter Mrs F R Towle at Pratts Junction. Sudbury opens its dancing season with a Thursday music hall assembly. Sudbury grange fair oyster supper and entertainment last week was successful with good attendance and satisfactory finances. Rev F A Holden will give a stereopticon lecture on the World’s Fair sights at Memorial chapel South Sudbury on Monday Jan 15.
Willard Kay resigns from Westvale store. Edward Casidy and Daniel Ross report rapid progress on their water wheel. Jerry Cullinane and Mary Cameron skated to Maynard last Friday in 20 minutes. Hugh Slimond plans Christmas with friends at North Adams. Thomas Nolan and William Frazer return to Boston Harness Co. after vacation. Pope Mfg Co issue 1894 pad calendar features daily leaves and new art.
An advertisement touts a universal salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and to cure piles with no risk to the buyer. Guaranteed satisfaction or refund. price 25 cents per box. sold by B F Johnson & Sons Maynard and J C Friend Concord.
In Marlboro a daughter was born to Mrs Patrick Byrne on December 7. A daughter followed for Mrs Charles Potter on December 10. Another daughter was born to Mrs Joseph Hanlan on December 18.
Died notices from Marlboro dated December 15 to 16 list Mrs Lucinda Sawyer widow of T W Sawyer aged 72 years 5 months 5 days Virginie Breauli aged 17 Ben Flynn aged 30 and Joan M Boya aged 73 6 27 formerly of Marlboro to Derry Depot New Hampshire, Sarah Calef wife of Asa Calef aged 70 in Concord Lurinda Wheeler Joneny of Concord aged 90 years burial at Concord.
A health note urges mothers to monitor daughters' development and recognize irregularities as signs of organic trouble. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills as remedies, with a testimonial from Mrs. Chas. Hines of Duncannon, Pa, and a sales address in Lynn, Mass.
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