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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1893
Page
4
A 1893 report discusses Hollis New Hampshire crossing dangers, alms housing counts in Massachusetts, and tariff views. It notes 1459 inmates at Tewksbury and 1034 at Bridgewater, plus commentary on political figures and press associations and tariff philosophy.
A Boston cor respondent notes a meteor shower at Edwin Booth birth, electric lights at his death, and a sunset at Mount Auburn blending rose azure and gold. The awe inspiring sky was observed across towns along the coast, described as unique and beautiful.
The annual report shows £396,487 subscribed in England to convert Jews to Christianity. Twelve Jews were confirmed as converts, five of them adults, meaning about £3,040 spent per convert, though three of the twelve were infants.
The Bavarian government awarded 1 grant of 1600 marks to Herr Koch, an aeronaut and pamphlet author, to fund construction of his apparatus based on principles described in his work Freeze Flying as the Preliminary Condition of Dynamic Aeronautics.
Maynard Dramatic club will stage Crawford's Claim or Nugget Nell The Pet of Poker Flat soon under local amateur management. Selectman William R Hall resumes work after several days ill with grippe. Mr and Mrs Arthur Small of Linden and Mr and Mrs James Henderson of East Walpole spent Christmas with relatives in town. Henderson, royal chief of the American Order of Scottish Clans, plans to organize a local clan.
Thieves entered the residence of M. H. Garfield, superintendent of Acton Powder Co. mills, through a rear door and stole solid silverware while leaving plated ware, jewelry, and watches untouched. The safe was not broken, and the burglars appeared to track the payroll routine, though no money was taken. Mrs. Garfield awoke to a chilly room and a missing reticule. no valuables were found inside it.
Christmas service marks Rev Fr M J McCall's farewell after 17 years. He leaves for Salem as rector replacing the late Rev Fr Gray. Parishioners express sorrow and praise, recalling marriages blessed, the sick comforted, and the strong bond with Maynard community. Father Crowe to settle in Maynard as St Bridget's forms a separate parish. Sunday and Monday masses held with bright altar and chrysanthemum flowers.
In Cambridge superior court last Friday the Livermore vs Fitchburg railroad suit was continued to Tuesday. Judge Bishop instructed the jury to return a verdict for the defendant after Torrey argued lack of direct evidence on bell ringing and Livermore’s care. The case may go to the supreme court on Thrill’s exceptions. West Acton items follow.
Dees 20 election results list officers: G M George Taylor G William Holt G J Y Tucker S David Miller P S Henry Axford Treasurer Joseph Binks L M Joseph Rollinson. Installation at next meeting night. Invitation from Annersneck lodge Concord Junction to attend installation of their officers in January.
Locals announce a Maynard Mass orchestra organized for the season ready to attend all orders for dances and entertainments. Address C. H. Sweeney Maynard Box 332. To Let a tenement five rooms corner Spring lane and Main street Apply Mrs. N. M. Foley West Acton. To Let Upstairs tenement clean comfortable cheap O. S. Fowler.
Mrs Litwie Wright wife of George Wright of Westvale died after 30 years of faithful community service. The funeral was led by former pastor Rev B H Weston with a large turnout of neighbors and friends noting her dedication to family church and good works.
The Massachusetts Total Abstinence society plans a meeting in Groton on Thursday January 11 with the Middlesex Northwest Temperance union starting at 9 30 a m. Dr J A Steadman of Georgetown Maine has taken rooms at the Monument House and will receive calls and treat patients in surgery and practice with free consultation.
Strength and Health. If you are not feeling strong and heal thy try Electric Bitters. This remedy acts on Liver Stomach and Kidney guiding them to function. For sick headache rapid relief is promised. One trial will convince you this is the remedy you need. Large bottles at B F Johnson Son's Drug Store Maynard and J C Friend Concord.
A daughter was born in Marlboro on December 22 to Mrs. Placide Durand.
In Marlboro, Dec 21 Abbey McCarthy wife of William KR Dee aged 32 years 6 months. In Marlboro, Dec 21 Alice C Weeks aged 72 years. In Marlboro Dec 22 Patrick McMahon formerly of Southboro aged 60 years. In Marlboro Dec 22 Lyman G Stevens aged 2 years 8 months 8 days. In Ashby Dec 22 Mrs Lydia R P Symonds aged 83 years.
During past seasons the remedy is said to speed recovery from La Grippe and prevent after effects. It allegedly helps chest and lung diseases and has cured long standing asthma and hay fever. Free trial battles at B F Johnson & Son's Drug Store in Maynard and J C Friend in Concord.
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