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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1903

Page

4

Advertising Rates for Local Column Notices

Rates listed for one inch one week at 75 cents with global 260. Special yearly advertiser rates apply. Business notices in the local column charged at 1 cent per line per insertion.

Maynard Masons Install New Officers in Ceremony

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.

Magdelene O. EB W. M Mary M. Flood W.W. P Harris A. Clements A. M Emma M. Jones Istie King Lydia A. Hart Lilla Cuilds A. C Bessie Richardson Chaplin Clara Lizzie Hodges Ruth Mary Hannah Esther Lizzie Deane Martha Kate C. Goodenow Electa Nancy A. Haynes Warden Delia Hayward Marshal M. Abbie Clements Joseph Killerby Effie King Winslow B. Southworth Maiden Ida M. Hall Maynard Clara 8. Maynard Mabel Torrey Boston

Local family thanks friends for support after bereavement

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.

Lukus H. Maynard George H. Maynard

Maynard Local Notices Include Sale and Maple House Opening

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.

Rasen Cotes i Abingcate Mawr Addie D. Haynes R. D Maynard Mass Charles Ford

Local visitors and arrivals fill Marlboro notes

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.

P. H. Fahey T. J. Leonard Spencer Joseph Dwyer Stoughton Lizzie Bradshaw Brockton Frank Burke Lynn Joseph Harpin Henry Foley Boston Post W. M. Brigham Committee On H. E B. Bradford Providence Newport Florence Toohey Beach St Arnold Place West Main St Walter Flint Church _ st Euclid Bourgeous Duluth Minn Clifton J Maplewood Ave E. F. Harrington West Mainst Charles Frohman J. A. McCabe Highland Athletic Club Jimmy Lowell Kid Coffey New York

Secretary Shaw Rejects Release Bond System for Boston

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.

Boston Shaw Treasury Department Lyman Custom House New England New New York

Jerome Sykes Dies After Illness at The Billionaire Performance

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.

Chicago Jerome Sykes Sykes the Billionaire” Company

Textile Workers in Philadelphia Face Mass Layoffs on Cotton Prices

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.

Philadelphia

Bryan sails home after Liverpool voyage

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.

London William J. Bryan New York Celtic Liverpool

Denial of Kishineff Jewish Pillage Claim

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.

St. Petersburg Kishineff

Hottentots Threaten Trouble in South Africa

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.

Cape Town The Cape Times South Africa

Chinese Murder Case Moves To New Trial

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.

Boston Chariie Chin Wong Chung Wong Yak Chong Superior Criminal Court J. K. Stone Stone W. Dimick Dimick Tow Keang

Christmas Revels And Community Fragments In Town

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.

Maribord Mamie Tower A. Holt Daniel Kane John Jacobs Boston Dora K. White Lincoln Beasie White Florence St Bertha Walker Stoneham Edith Peters Main St H. E. Stowe Hose Company Town Hall Walter Wheeler Wellesley Gertrude Kittredge Worcester James Breen Tufts College Peter Breen Maple St Opera House Frank Rich Bemis Geo Coffin Geo. H. Wheeler Arlington Jr Chas. White Lowell B. W. Hastings E. A. Pierce Waltham John Phillips Lincoln St Bernard Short Carney Hospital Leslie 8 Dawes Washington St Fred H. Sawyer A. E. Cole Shrewsbury Sawyer Ellen Rice L. D. Apstey Labor Day E. F. Worcester’s Apsley Daniel Hastings South Framiham Albert Lawrence T Town Columbia Rink South Framingham Mr. Lawrence Alonzo Chase Leominster Eva Murray Shea Patrick Scally Oscar Lourna Maynard Frank Kane James Meeder South Sudbury Kane Odd Fellows’ Hall William Brigham Orchestra of Marlboro Lovett Selina Howe Charlies Whittaker

Springfield Man Sentenced for Life in Wife's Murder

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.

Springfield Mass Andrea Samicski Anna Southwick Samicski Micide

Heir to Wheeling Million Left to Washington Woman

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.

Washington, Vt Ella M. Spooner Thomas Newman Wheeling W. Va Newman Spooner

Minister Sprague Exonerated in Massachusetts vote

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.

Sprague Springfield Mass Hampden Association of Congregational Ministers Florida

Fire destroys Wilshire stables in Waterville

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.

Waterville Wilshire Railroad Square George Wilshire Prijmeter

Wage Cuts Hit Wire Workers At National Wire Plant

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.

New Haven Fence National Wire Corporation

Wage Cut Hits Five Hundred In Montville Mills

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.

Montville Conn Uncasville Manufacturing Company

Pan American Railway Chartered in Guthrie

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.

Guthrie O. T Pan- American Railway Company Port Nelson Hudson Bay Argentine Republic W. B G. R. Davin D. Farmer H. C Les Edward Hillman Arlington

A Mother's Foolhardy Act in Chicago Fire Tragedy

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.

Chicago Michael Kendal Barbara Mary

Christmas Socials and Visits In Town News

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.

Moulton Plaistow Henry Clark Lowell O. W. Howe Alice Whitney M. P. Lewis A. J. Smith E. H. Casey Carrie Smith Elizabeth Lord Wellesley Minerva Ray Boston Charles Ray Samuel Derby Malden George E. Brown Leo Evelyn Howe Marlboro W. G. Brown and Son Littleton Douglass Whitcomb

Grange to Meet in Town Hall Southboro

The Grange will hold a meeting at Town Hall in Southboro on January 7. Installation of Dame takes place as part of the agenda.

Grange Town Hall Southboro

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Ofvpice Main Street Marlboro, Maes O. E Joseph Hennessey Pao Hudson Drug Co Arthur Courtemanche Holy Cross College Louis Foresters Henry Berger New York City W. H. Flynn Brighton Seminary Willam Flynn South St Morris Quinlan Bryant & Stratton Bryan Pittsburg Haugh & Meehan Meehan Henrietta G. Martin Minot's Ledge John Lewis Alexander Terry Allen H. Jones Martin Hudson Edward Jennie Bean Wlliam O'Malley Chas. E. Bennett Lewis Building Walter Jewett Pleasant St Mr. Connors Sadie Conlin James Callan St.Ichael Saturn Thomas F. Cusack Joseph Quirk Vermont Combination Cash Store Co. T Office Maynard Game Carter M. F. Mullin Nason St H. J. Dwinell & CO Street Railway Monument Square Concord STOW Henry Merrifield Maine the Unitarian and Union Chapel Societies
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