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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
4
The column surveys Worcester’s alternate name Mellenville and cites varied items from 1890s Massachusetts life. It mentions E D Howe’s retirement from the state Grange, labor organizing in the south, Gloucester’s fish war gains, and a Gloucester resident predicting population growth from victory. It notes Grange statistics, curfew talk, peanut as a food, and a New Bedford Standard quip on parental responsibility.
A Marlboro man recounts buying a piano after visiting Maynard, praising the store's honesty and the instrument’s joy to his family. He notes 175 Marlboro homes benefited and claims 100 sales in Hudson, urging others to visit Maynard and offering guidance on selection and assurances. Prices cut until January 1, 1898.
Maynard hosts Christmas services across town churches. David Loewe won a gold watch at Boxboro fair last week. Rockaway club elected officers and voted to install a library in its rooms. Frank H. Salisbury named D D G M for the Twenty first Masonic district covering Maynard and neighboring towns. he has long served Chas A Welch lodge as worshipful master and is praised for his qualifications.
A Citizen letter denounces the town’s crime wave tied to saloon liquor. It urges authorities to target license holders behind bars and hold them accountable for patrons’ drunkenness and relatedmisdeeds, not only the intoxicated individuals.
Maynard merchants advertise affordable food at Gaskill's lunch room and Booth & Lord's, custom tailoring by Simon Cohen in Reed's block, repairs and cleaning with guaranteed work, a licensed poolroom on Acton street, and sale items including a democrat wagon. Also listed are standard diaries, music stores, handkerchiefs, silk mittens, and groceries.
Nothing beats Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds, a safe reliable remedy with money back guarantee. Trial bottle free at BF Johnson Son’s drug store Maynard and Ja C Friend’s drug store Concord. Regular size 50 cents and one dollar.
A summary of James J. Hilferty’s piece on Maynard cooperation from 1875 onward. It details the Sovereigns of Industry origin, formation of Riverside Cooperative, capital growth from 1500 to 10000, post fire recovery, and steady expansion with key figures, stock, dividends, and governance.
The cooperative store proves a distinct success and invaluable to wage earners and others who must buy in small quantities, with advantages also present for purchasers buying in larger retail quantities.
Sudbury was halted Tuesday on the Marlboro Sudbury section of the state highway. Luman F. Parmenter was selected by the selectmen to fill town auditor, replacing H. E. Bowers who resigned. John Taylor, a well known citizen, dropped dead in his sitting room Tuesday after reading his paper at nearly 80. His brother Sewell Taylor died similarly years ago while winding the Unitarian church clock.
The town shows full-store hours all week with residents like W. H. Chase of Malden active in town. Mrs George Carter is seriously ill on Main street while Bernice Howe battles illness. Warren Safford and William Houghton assist H. E. French. Solon Wood sold two large furniture loads to West Boylston buyers. Main street mud cleared by steamer horses Saturday. Addie Durfee assists at Garside's during holidays. Frank I. Pierson hosted by his brother Fred Pierson in Leominster. A. B. Howe's Felton street house work passes to plasterers.
Crieghton's Shoe Emporium promotes a festive line of fancy holiday slippers with a large stock ready for the seasonal rush. The shop touts attractive styles and quick selling goods to attract shoppers.
Our display showcases the nicest and most desirable line of shoes for children with affordable prices in a full range of grades sizes and qualities. Visit to see the best latest and fairest stock.
Hubber Boots emphasizes producing rubber footwear with style and fit. The store highlights handling the New York Goodyear Glove Co. rubbers, asserting superior service, design, and comfort.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers eczema fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or money refunded and sells for 25 cents a box through B F Johnson & Son in Maynard and Ino C Friend in Concord.
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