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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1896

Page

5

Boston newspapers face typographical woes and naval of blame

The piece questions why leading Boston dailies suffer typographical errors while literature may be strong. It notes a fired fireman hindering future job prospects, cites Fire Commissioner Russell’s list of at risk men, and comments on Cuba, McKinley, and Spain in the current imbroglio.

Boston West End Russell United States Cleveland Olney McKinley Spain

Departure of Rev John T OBrien from Marlboro

The Marlboro community bids farewell to Rev John T OBrien who leaves after eight and a half years as coadjutor to Fr McKenna. The Immaculate Conception church notes his abilities earnestness and broad esteem among citizens of all faiths. The Marlboro Enterprise shares in sending best wishes for his future church work.

Immaculate Conception Church Marlboro John T. O'Brien Fr. McKenna

How clams feed and attach with byssus in underwater life

The article explains a clam's anatomy with a mantle covering its body except for two openings the foot and siphon. It notes a small brain in the foot and a gland for strong fibers enabling byssus attachment. Clams filter feed by drawing water through a siphon, passing water over gills where minute plants and animals are sifted for food, then expelling waste.

Margaret W. Leighton Ini Popular Science Monthly

Glove Fashion Details Highlight Suede and Lace

The New York Tribune describes a novelty suede glove reaching the wrist with exquisite lace and spangles outlining the pattern. A ribbon threaded lace top ends in a delicate bow, while another evening glove features lace frills and ribbon beading with dainty bows for a stylish finish.

New York Tribune

Christmas Legend in Belgium Pony Delights Belgians

A tale from St. Nicholas recounts Belgian children placing wooden cabets on window ledges filled with oats and fodder for Santa Claus's pony. In the morning the oats vanish and shoes spill with toys and sweets, bringing great joy and a wish to have woken earlier.

Belgium Santa Claus Ella F. Mosby St. Nicholas

The Honorable Judge Parry Publishes More Fairy Tales

The Hon. Judge Parry, a fairy tale loving figure, writes another tale for children. The piece teases a new collection by riffing on absurd images from the Jackdaw and imagined transformations such as peaches on apple trees and frogs made of grasé.

Judge Parry

Mrs Nansen's Carrier Pigeon Returns After Long Voyage

Mrs Nansen, wife of the famed Arctic explorer, owns a remarkable carrier pigeon that flew home after nearly two years away. It covered about a thousand miles of frozen waste and another thousand across ocean forest and plain to reach its home.

The Girl Describes Cupid's Arrow Mouth

A playful Philadelphia Press snippet notes a girl with a knack for errors praising a mouth as beautiful and Cupid like. Her quip centers on its pretty, arrow shaped form and charming misstatements.

Philadelphia Press

Princess de Chimay tale shocks Vienna crowd

Princess de Chimay formerly Clara Ward, heiress of Detroit, eloped with Hungarian Gypsy Janesi Rigo after a Paris cafe meeting. She reveals cold husband, vast repairs to the Chimay chateau, education of children with reduced income, and plans to wed Rigo. Police guard as crowds gather in Budapest.

Buda-Pesth Princess de Caraman-Chimay Clara Ward Detroit Paris Janesi Rigo Princess DE Chimay Brussels Bel- Blan M. Rigo Faillard Rigo Hungary Leopold Belgium de Caraman-Chimay Laeken Royal Park von Heffels Prince of Chimay-Caraman United States Hainault Janesi

Wanamaker Prophecy From Philadelphia Campaign Clash

In Philadelphia on December 30 John Wanamaker denounced Boss Penrose and warned that prolonged hard times could reshape the nation. He urged protectionist tariffs, condemned the Wilson bill, and argued against immigration and monetary tampering while stressing Pennsylvania’s congressional role.

Philadelphia John Wanamaker Penrose United States Senate Cameron Pennsylvania United States McKinley America

Maynard Good Templars Union Meeting Draws Delegations

The Good Templars union meeting in Maynard drew delegations from Loyalty lodge West Newton S A Wilbur and Golden Spray lodges Boston Enoch Hall lodge West Acton Weston Wes ton. Notable visitors included Sen Vice Templar Mrs Belle Wiggin District Lecturer Albert Sutcliff and District Chief Templar Chilsom. Garvin Taylor gave an effective welcome address with official visitors also speaking. Banquet followed speeches. Entertainment featured Miss Edith Woodward and the Misses Bowers with a stump speech by Thomas Quirk and musical numbers by Ella Hapgood and George Rodan. The German band Rev George F Clark and his wife attended as honored guests.

Union Good Templars Loyalty Lodge West Newton S. A. Wilbur Golden Spray Lodges Boston Enoch Hall West Acton Weston Lodge Weston Templar Belle Wiggin Albert Sutcliff Templar Chilsom Garvin Taylor Edith Woodward Misses Bowers Thomas Quirk Ella Hapgood George Rodan George F. Clark

Wanted Cottage or Tenement Near Maynard for Family

Quiet American family of three adults seeks a cottage or tenement near Maynard with a stable for one horse. Respond to James Aspinall at 19 Brown St Marlboro Mass.

Maynard James Aspinall Brown St Marlboro Mass

Sudbury News Briefs Quietly Update Town

Sudbury schools to reopen after holidays. Rev. Clarence W. Rouse’s wife received a splendid upright piano for Christmas. South Sudbury telephone service brings public benefit with central office at George W. Hunt's store. Superintendent Fay attended a funeral in Winsted for his aunt Miss Elvira A. Fay, a former Boston teacher. MIT professor George H. Barton to speak at town hall on A Summer In Greenland with stereopticon views. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised by local retailers.

Clarence W. Rouse South Sudbury George W. Hunt Harrison G. Fay Winsted Conn Elvira A. Fay Southboro Boston Public Schools George H. Barton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Greenland Town Hall Sudbury

Christmas Day Gatherings and Local Happenings

Chan Tucker continues typing at the Enterprise job building. Community events include a family gathering of 14 at Grandma Toombs on Cottage Street, whist parties by Miss Ora Morse and James Hall, and a sunlight dancing party at the greenhouse on Christmas afternoon. A large fox hunt near Cook farm ends with a dog fox shot after a long chase.

Chan Tucker Mr. Rackliffe H. M. Campbell Ora Morse James Hall Grandma Toombs Cottage Street Ellen Newton Marlboro Stella Alley Newton Street Hudson Post Office Ela W. S. Lewis Stow Maple Street Magorty Main Cedar Street Charles Magorty Harry, Robinson Irving Bean George Harlow Cook Farm Bean

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