Public Library Adds 1896 December Titles
A list of new books added to the area public library in December 1896 includes authors and works such as Balzac Deputy of Arcis Juana Bi Ab Beanee Naval actions of the War of 1812 and Margaret Ogilvy, among others, with call numbers and prices noted. The collection features classic literature, history, biographies, and art titles from authors like Dumas Hugo Sienkiewicz and Whymper, expanding fiction, travel, and reference holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aree Public Library
Balzac
Arcis
Juana
R.L. Canton
W. V
Child
New England
Campayre
Abelard
R.L. Dobson
Dumas
Mary Stuart
Queen of Scots
Earle
Eggleston
Fields
Greard
Meissonier
RL. Hamerton
R. L. Hamlin
Nan
Camp Chicopee
Harper's Dictionary of
Ture
Harris
Georgia
Jane
Hugo
Victor
Kirkland
Italy
Loomis
Africa
Matthew
Northend
Bay Colony
Mass
Col—Ony
Owen
Pool
Sargent, Silva
North America
R. L. Shorter
Charlotte Bronte
Sienkiewiecz
Stockton
New Jersey
Thayer
Twombly
Michelangelo
Milton
Concord Antiquarian Society seeks Bartlett writings
A committee of the Concord Antiquarian Society asks residents to send copies of any poems or unpublished writings by the late George Bradford Bartlett. They request information on anyone outside town who holds such writings and thank contributors for their early assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Antiquarian Society
George Bradford Bartlett
Bartlett
Trinitarian Church Sets January Services and Pledge Drive
The first service of the year will be a preparatory lecture Friday at 7 30 p m January 1 1897. A communion service and reception of members follows next Sunday. A special New Year service is planned Sunday evening at 7 30 with the pastor speaking on The Consecration of the Year-to What The week of prayer begins Monday with daily meetings and a prepared program. Over two pledge cards have been returned signaling use of the weekly offering system for the year. First envelope returns are due next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
N. H. and
Doctor” Church
Lowell
Iron Bridge
Concord Junction
Union Church
W. W. Campbell
Concord
Junction
Waite
Tuttle
Thomas Hutchinson
E. W. Blossom
Uses of Ugliness lecture delights Lyceum crowd
Mr Miller spoke on The Uses of Ugliness at the Lyceum last week. The discourse praised Washington Lincoln Talmage and Beecher and contrasted well dressed with foppishly dressed men. The talk humorously noted English delays in catching jokes and left the audience eager for another appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Miller
Mr. Miller
Washington
Lincoln
Talmage
Beecher
Chauncy Depew
Concord Mass Notices Mention Local Residents and Weather
A December 29 1896 notice lists residents and visitors in Concord Massachusetts including Wm Buttrick P M Wm Barry M D Gust Bensin M J A Daniels Rev A Framingham and others W D Cross notes a thermometer reading 18 below at his home Monday morning The piece compares old post boy message delivery with modern telephone and mentions One Minute Cough Cure from B F Johnson Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield West Acton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Mass
Wm. Buttrick
P. M
Wm. Barry
Gust. Bensin
M. J. A. Daniels
Rev
A. Framingham
F. E. Haynes
Keyes
Frank Leavitt
John G. McKenzie
George Miles
A. Rocchicioli
Henry A. Smith
Havelock Tabor
Isaac Wheeler
Benett
Harriet M. Fletcher
Winnie Hannélly
Amanda Johnson
Hannah Locke
Maggie McDonald
Jennie G. Noyes
Mary F. Rust
Cora Whitney
W. D. Cross
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
C. H. Whitney
H. A. Littlefield
West
B. F. Johnson
Barnes Case Postponed In Concord Court Hearing
Lorenzo Barnes charged with murdering John Deane of Maynard faced a preliminary hearing in Concord district court. A large crowd attended as the hearing was continued to February. the inquest was scheduled for Tuesday with all witnesses held for it. The session was private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord District Court Room
Lorenzo Barnes
John Deane
Maynard
East Cambridge
Craig and
Clahane
Concord
Barnes
John M. O'Neil
Sudbury
Parish and Church Services Across Local Congregations
First Parish Unitarian led by Rev Loren B Macdonald posts Sunday 10 45 am service and noon Sunday school with evening services on the first and third Sundays from Nov 1 to June 1 at 7 40 pm. Trinity Episcopal holds 10 45 am morning prayer and sermon with noon Sunday school. Srinitarian Congregational lists Rev Geo A Tewksbury with YP SC E at 6 30 pm and Friday prayer at 7 30. Scandinavian M E Church Rev J P Anderson offers services 10 30 am and 7 30 pm with class meeting Friday 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish
Unitarian
Loren B. Macdonald
Young Peoples’ Guild Meeting
Trinity Church
Srinitarian Congregational
Geo.a. Tewksbury
Y. P
Scandinavian M. E
J. P. Anderson
Local Classified Notices and Ongoing Deals in Concord
Saturday tax collector hours at J C Friends drug store from 4 to 6 pm and Wednesday and Saturday evenings 7 to 9. Noyes Brothers laundry agent H L Whitcomb. Items for sale include Gall cure at G H Hopkins, house for sale on Main Street formerly John H Chapman, rental on Lowell road, various tools, rope, hampers, and clothing. Towle Kent and C E Brown advertise skates, overcoats, axes, handles, English Iron Stone crockery, and holiday markdowns. Subscriptions to Ladies Home Journal Outlook Child Garden via Mrs C F Smith. Rental rooms at Dr Towne’s in Friends Block weekdays. Holiday goods marked down at C E Brown’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Friend’s Drug Store
H. L. Whitcomb
Noyes Brothers
G. H. Hopkins
Main Street
John H. Chapman
G. St. L Abbott
Lowell Road
Miss Kennedy
Miss Andrews
Prescott Keyes
Concord
Tremont Street
Boston
C. E. Brown’s
Lowell
Towle & Kent’s
Towle & Kent
C. F. Smith
Ladies Home Journal
the Outlook
Child Garden
P. W. White
Geo. D. Hubbard
Dr. Towne
Friends Block
C. E. Brown
Local visitors and college news from Fitchburg and Concord
Alfred Cobleigh of Fitchburg visited town on Monday and Tuesday. Chas H Burroughs of Concord NH spent a few days at home last week. Two weeks vacation for Smith College girls, and Miss Mary Nelson returned home for them. The Windsor cash store project at C A Perkins’s place was completed in first class style by Forbush Wetherbee and associate men. Florence Wetherbee and Marion Burroughs enjoy their vacation after teaching at Ayer. Grange officers were elected Monday night led by T Nelson with Levi Perkins and others filling posts. Advertising note for De Witts Little Early Risers pills ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Cobleigh
Fitchburg
Chas. H. Burroughs
Concord
N. H
Smith College
Mary Nelson
W. H. Forbush
Edw. Wetherbee
C. A. Perkins
Windsor
Florence Wetherbee
Marion Burroughs
Concord Junction News In Busy Holiday Season
Concord Junction reports visitors from Fall River and Waltham, posters for clubs and plays, church events, and local society elections. The town notes new business ventures, repairs, and a spate of holiday entertainments including Strife Master and Man and a Kalmia quartet Lyceum finale.
Bath Time Comfort for Kids and Clean Homes
A friendly promotion notes soft sponges and Jasmine Lotion Soap make baths pleasant for children. The ad also highlights a full line of Pure Drugs carried by the store.
Winter goods promise value from a Concord pharmacist
H. S. Richardson, a Concord Massachusetts pharmacist, urges customers to try and buy his new winter footwear, claiming the shoes are worth paying for due to their durability and long wear. He promotes half soles repeated use as a selling point and invites customers to call and purchase.
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Books
William Barrett
Thomas Topp
Ellen T. Emerson
Jane Hosmer
Assy F. Gourcas
Concord, Mass
Boxboro
de Witt
West Acton
W. A. Hart
Fall River
Musketagu
K. T. McKenzie
Fred A. Barrell
Waltham
W. W. Blossom
Jewelers
Barrell & Blossom
Corinthian Lodge F
A. M
Concord Junction Land Company
Charles B. Rogers
Casper Jenney
Waldo Lapham
Charlie Noll
Hawthorne Chapter
Sarah Young
Justin W. Ford
Emma Gale
Nellie Gale
Reformatory
Milton M. Butcher
Moriarty
David
Concord Lyceum
Theloors
Mozart Symphony Club
Newark
M. Blodeck
M. Stoelzer
Otto Lund
Herr Theo. Hoch
Richard Stoelzer
Mario Blodeck
Marie Louise Gumner
d’Amour
Ashley P. How
Peter H. Bullock
John M. Keyes
Board of Directors
Benj, W. Brown
Dakota
F. R. R. Station
Reefers
Clothing
Friend’s Block
Him
Richardson
Pharmacist
Maurice McWalter
Renest Hosmer
D. D
Acton
Whstvale
Mili
Westvale
Herbert L. Brown
Hudson, Mass
Hudson
Enterprise Coupon
Herbert L. Brows
Main St. Huéson, Wass
Wheeler Brothers
James B. Wheeler
Jairus C. Wheeler
Concord National Bank
Concord National Bank of Concord
C. Fay Heywood
Cashier
Massa
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