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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
4
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The Magdelene assembly installed officers led by W M Mrs Mary M Flood and W W P Harris A Clements with Emma M Jones as secretary and Lydia A Hart as treasurer. Effie King assisted by Winslow B Southworth presided as installing officer and grand dignitaries attended. Miss Mabel Torrey of Boston sang as supper followed the exercises.
The Maynard family expresses thanks for the acts of kindness and support shown during their sorrow. They appreciate friends who lightened their burden and those who sent flowers, signed by Mr and Mrs Lukus H Maynard and George H Maynard.
Miss Rasen Cotes offers a fine family horse for sale at a bargain. Mrs Addie D Haynes of Maynard announces Maple House now open under Charles Ford management with steam heat and electricity and transient accommodations available.
Marlboro society column lists residents and guests visiting relatives or city friends including P H Fahey T J Leonard Joseph Dwyer Lizzie Bradshaw Frank Burke and others. It notes illness improvement of Joseph Harpin and various leisure events such as a pit party at Walter Flint’s and upcoming matches at Highland Athletic club with boxers Jimmy of Lowell and Kid Coffey of New York.
Secretary Shaw meets with Boston merchants and Collector Lyman to reject restoring the release bond system, pledging a 30 day window to reorganize Boston customs, keep uniform practice, and speed goods from appraisers stores. He vows a stronger administrative head, more clerks, and action against fraudulent importers.
Jerome Sykes, star of The Billionaire, died of pneumonia in Chicago after a four day illness. He contracted pneumonia while inadequately dressed for an amateur performance at a Christmas Eve dinner he hosted for The Billionaire company members.
In Philadelphia on December 30, about 4000 men women and children in city textile mills have been laid off indefinitely due to high cotton prices. The idleness extends to several thousand more workers idle since Christmas awaiting cotton quotations to fall.
William J. Bryan left Liverpool aboard the Celtic for New York. Asked if his study of foreign financial conditions changed his views on the silver question, he replied in the negative that there has been no change at all.
The Kishineff report from a Russian news agency correspondent denies claims that the Jewish population is being pillaged by Russians. The dispatch clarifies there is no basis for the sensational report.
Cape Times reports grave alarm throughout German territory in South Africa with fears of a general Hottentot rising. The dispatch notes tensions and potential unrest spreading across the region as authorities monitor the situation.
Boston affidavits allege juror bias in the murder trial of Chin and Wong for Wong Yak Chong’s death. New witness statements claim Tow Keang was elsewhere. Dimick corroborates a juror conversation. Hearing set after Jan 4, with Judge White presiding and exceptions due.
Local notices recount Christmas visits from residents to relatives in towns like Marlboro and Berlin. Attendees at skating events and dances at the opera house and Odd Fellows hall, a Worcester death, a Tufts student guest, and a Shrewsbury trip for Mr. Sawyer’s family mark festive activities. Obvious community ties surface through engagements, illnesses, and a racing horse connection with Joseph Quirk visiting.
Andrea Samicski, 71, of Springfield Mass was sentenced to life in state prison for the murder of his wife Anna in Southwick. Jealousy over a younger wife led him to cut her throat ear to ear and he attempted suicide afterward. He has shown no remorse.
Ella M. Spooner of Washington Vermont identified as the sole heiress of Thomas Newman who died recently in Wheeling West Virginia, leaving more than $500000. Spooner has begun steps to secure the inheritance, a surprising fortune for the modest former resident.
Springfield mass December 30 The Hampden Association of Congregational Ministers voted not to sustain charges from Florida Congregationalists against Rev Frank L Sprague of Tampa that he had been guilty of conduct unbecoming a professing Christian and member of an association of Congregational ministers.
A fire at Wilshire stables on Railroad square in Waterville Me last night destroyed the building. Ten horses and several carriages were burned and cash valued at 1200 dollars was lost from the office wallet of George Wilshire father of the prime ter.
New Haven December 80 The piece workers in the fence department at the National Wire corporation factory have been notified of an 11 percent wage reduction. Daily workers face an 8 to 12 percent cut. About 400 men are affected.
Notices posted in Uncasville Manufacturing mills announce a ten percent reduction in wages affecting about 500 employees across the cotton mills in Montville Connecticut on December 30.
The Pan American Railway company, headquartered in Guthrie with 250000 capital stock, aims to build a 10000 mile line from Port Nelson on Hudson Bay to the Argentine Republic. Incorporators listed include W. B. Davin, G. R. Davin, D. Farmer, H. C. Les, and Edward Hillman of Arlington, Oklahoma Territory.
Mrs Michael Kendal left her two young children Barbara four and Mary two alone in a house in Chicago. The house caught fire during her absence and both children perished in the flames.
Stow residents celebrate Christmas with family gatherings and tree festivities. Henry Merrifield moves to Maine. Rev J B Moulton visits Plaistow. A J Smith hosts family gathering. Miss Elizabeth Lord and Miss Minerva Ray spend holidays at home. Recent visitors include Samuel Derby Malden and George Brown Marlboro.
The Grange will hold a meeting at Town Hall in Southboro on January 7. Installation of Dame takes place as part of the agenda.
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