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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
9
All matter must reach the office by Tuesday night to appear in the same week’s issue. Early receipts avoid condensation or delay of articles. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Christmas trees and tree exercises drew large crowds at the Congregational church. A hotel dispute stirs locals with many calling it an eye opener. Rev Buxton preached at Bedford and church members transfer. services listed for Congregational and Universalist churches and a Y P C U meeting at South Acton.
A Boston ad suggests Ludhlam Brothers at 115-117 Eliot Street offer feathered songbirds beyond canaries. An examination of their stock could be mutually advantageous and provide entertainment.
Miss Adalyn Riley teacher of singing and voice building references Miss Clara Munger and Mr. George Parker Boston. For terms address 31 Newton St Marlboro.
Mrs John H Barrett finds a reed pencil relic with pith removed and black lead filling its hollow likely from before modern pencils. A party honors Annie Gately with a watch chain, while Leona LaBossiere and Walter Jones provide music. A fire in an upper Maple street tenement caused smoke but needed little water. Maynard English influence colors Christmas Eve caroling customs.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick remedy for scaly eruptions on the head chapping lips and hands and cuts burns and bruises. It claims the product is currently the most used for piles and always cures them with listing of local dealers.
Reports from Madrid and Washington describe denials of large diplomatic negotiations with the United States over Cuba and detail the case of Cuban correspondent Henry Delgado detained by Spanish troops in Pinar del Rio. The note outlines his military ties, rights under treaty, and possible trial method, while other items cover filibuster prosecutions and local political actions.
The bank advertises general banking services and bond dealing with Government, Municipal, Railroad, and water company securities. It emphasizes careful investing and its unusual facilities for selecting water company bonds. Correspondence and accounts invited. safety deposit boxes offered. claims absolute security from fire or burglary. Tous L. Stone, Cashier.
A list of recent property transfers shows Geo. W. Chipman to C. M. Dadman in Marlboro for 200 dollars, Helen H. Stone to C. H. Hill in Sudbury for 1 dollar, and several other transfers across Sudbury Berlin Northboro Maynard Concord and surrounding areas with amounts ranging from 1 to 1658 dollars. The record also includes a humorous inserted snippet about anatomy and liver location references.
Massachusetts Probate Court cites guardian Lyman F Parmenter in Middlesex to appear December 22 1896 for discharge of sureties Nicholas Hunt Rufus Hurlbut and possible new bond. Citation to be served fourteen days prior and published weekly in Sudbury Enterprise for three weeks. Register S H Folsom notes date November 27 1896.
The Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company will hold its annual meeting at the Concord office in Massachusetts on January 11 at 11 o clocks A M for the election of Directors and other lawful business. William Barrett secretary, Concord December 16 1896.
I have made arrangements to sell the chair wood formerly sold by Loring Bros. All orders will be promptly delivered in Concord or Acton at the usual prices. Have you purchased your winter supply of coal Before doing so consider my prices. Shave hay and feed of all kinds at extraordinary low prices.
In New York and at Columbia grammar school the second round of the intercollegiate chess tournament concluded with Harvard leading Columbia and Yale. Seymour defeated Ryder after 47 moves as Southard beat Price in 29, while Murdoch defeated Young in 56 and Parker fell to Lehrbach in 46 moves. The standings show Harvard four wins, zero losses. Columbia one win, two losses. Yale two wins, two losses. Princeton one win, three losses.
Cholera resurfaces in Hong Kong and various official matters across the United States. Notes include bank closures in Minneapolis and Roanoke, resignations in Kentucky, deaths in Boston and Philadelphia almshouse, and a Chinatown gang war in San Francisco. Also mentions Australian wool downturn, municipal gas ownership push, postal inspector case in Medfield, and electric railroad franchise moves in New England.
Mrs. Harry Fletcher of Hartford and Harry Tuttle of Fitchburg visit relatives here for Christmas. Rehearsal for old folks concert Jan 2 at 8 pm in the Universalist vestry. singers invited. A. Knowlton sells farm to John McCarthy as his family heads to Colorado for Mrs. Knowlton’s health. The Enterprise notes C H Mead & Co's 1897 calendar and praises the engraving of the Wayside Inn. Woman's club meets with Mrs. J Le Hoar. papers on Louis XIV read by Mrs. Albert Littlefield and Miss Laura A Brown. Cigar shop of F R Knowlton closed two weeks for stocktaking. employees present boss Charlton with gifts. Christmas program at Baptist church with recitations and singing, tree presents, and cake and ice cream. Auction at A M Knowlton’s Littleton road farm Thursday Dec 3 at 10 am featuring household goods and antique furniture. West Acton locals announce Saturday dances in Littlefield’s hall with Brigham’s cadet orchestra. To Let: six-room rear Windsor Hotel tenement for $5. Knowltons advertise bargains on 25c counter. Waldo Littlefield sells Spring Sleigh and other sleigh gear in section.
The town announces the midwinter term begins Monday January 4. Local items note Miss Sadie Wood’s illness recovery, Frank Barker and Carrie of Waltham visiting Dr. F. J. Barker, and Mrs. D. J. Wetherbee heading to Florida with Frances. Additional items include lake shore cottages planned, a December 24 wedding in Acton, M. E. Taylor remodeling for a dry goods department, blind pupils entertainment, and apple shipping status. Other notes cover iceman harvesting prospects, a 16 inch thick article in prime condition, the A C V I society entertainment, Wayne estate well work, a Christmas ball with Knowl ton and Allen’s orchestra, mural frescoes, whist room and turkey supper, plus One Minute Cough Cure advertisements.
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