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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
8
The office requests all news, advertising matter and subscriptions reach Newton by Tuesday night to guarantee insertion in the current week. Earlier receipt prevents condensation or delay of articles.
In South Acton a ladies whist club meets while Mr and Mrs James Tuttle are bedbound. Rev Buxton's Sunday sermon theme is The Father's Drawing Power. Miss Grace Tuttle improves and young people day sermons were given. Ice harvest by Tuttle Jones Wetherbee measured 12 inches. A Stow Express delay, Bowen funeral news from Pasadena. A well attended Universalist supper and Y P C U visit to West Acton. Sleigh ride by grammar pupils to Concord, Maynard, and reformatory. No school due to snow. fire at T J W pumphouse caused losses. Band concert postponed. fundraising urged for Congregational church event.
Washington reports Captain Ray’s dispatch from Seattle detailing dire Klondike conditions. The memo urges Congress to authorize action to limit interior immigration to Alaska and Northwest Territory, citing widespread destitution, lack of employment, and river robberies along the Yukon corridor.
Help wanted notice seeks a girl to care for children for Mrs Chas M Kimball. Address West Act to Boots Shoes and Rubbers neatly repaired by J Carter.
Congregational church in South Acton Mass with Rev W R Buxton holds preaching at 10 30 am Sunday school 11 45 am Y P S G E at 6 15 pm oraive and preaching service 7 00 pm prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 pm First Universalist church also in South Acton Rev Wm F Dusseault Morning services 10 30 am Sunday school 11 45 am Y P C U meeting 7 pm Pews are free to all.
An 1800s style advertise promising a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and more with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box, sold by B F Johnson Son Maynard and Jno C Friend Concord druggists.
West Acton reports that neither of the two weekly Enterprise correspondents delivered letters to the office this week, likely due to the storm. The absence of the expected mail disrupts local communication.
Clinton wall trunks extension bags and trunk straps offered at Littlefield's. Essex Flower food advertised with plant growth claims. Corsets newly stocked at Miss Armstrong's. Diaries and account books sold cheap. H. A. Littlefield notes dry trash wood for cash in South or West Acton at 2.25 per cord, five-cord lots at 2 per cord. Fred S. Whitcomb promotes Tried Swansdown flour. Social dance at Littlefield's Hall planned for Saturday night January 29 with same management and music. good time expected.
Washington notes a narrow win for anti civil service reformers as Representative Perkins withdraws a resolution to print a hearing before the civil service commission after opposition from Mr Grosvenor. Debate features claims about Maine lumber prosperity and New Jersey trusts amid broader partisan clash.
In Washington on February 2, allies of the Hawaiian annexation treaty report improved senate conditions. Senators including Davis of the foreign relations committee expect the 60 votes needed for a two thirds majority. Debate moved toward a final vote as Thurston’s postponement motion was defeated and Platt of Connecticut argued the Pacific commercial value of annexation.
A bill to regulate milk sales at the state house would require dealers in licensed towns to prove cows producing the milk are tuberculosis free. In unlicensed towns the board of health may bar dealers until proof is satisfactory. Violations carry fines up to 20 dollars per offense with the act taking effect upon passage.
Advert says Electric Bitters relieve trouble from loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and dizzy spells. Claims health and strength guaranteed with doses of fifty cents and one dollar at B F Johnson Son Maynard and John C Friend Concord drug stores.
Notice states Catherine Lorrus is to be administered for an estate in Massachusetts as of January 20, 1898. Court actions, deadlines, and local officials are referenced in this public notice.
Stockton California February 2 The wine growers face a grave crisis from a 246000 gallon sale by Anglo California banks to the California Wine association at 8 to 9 cents per gallon. Wetmore warns many dealers expect price rises and remain out of the market risking widespread bankruptcies if cut rates continue.
The three masted schooner Charles A Brig 88s struck Short Beach rocks during a February gale while en route from Philadelphia to Portland with coal. Eight crew members are believed dead. one body, a 28 year old man, washed ashore. The wreck left only fragments by noon. The Brig 88s, 757 tons, built in Bath in 1879, was owned in Fall River.
Former state grange master Elmer D. Howe spoke at a Ashburnham farmers institute outlining key lessons. He urged deep soil tillage, fine fertilizer forms, proper drainage or irrigation, selective feeding, and high hygiene as essentials for modern farming and marketing.
Boston reports multiple proposed amendments and bills. Senator Hayes C Charlestown advocates proportional representation via constitutional amendment. Senator Hodgkins seeks city ratification by two thirds for city legislation. Quirk proposes pension rules for long serving city workers. Cullinane pushes weekly wage payments for manufacturers. Ponce of Cambridge backs an eight hour workday for all state and municipal employees.
Fire at the Albert House in Gloversville on Tuesday killed five people including Henry C Day a wealthy local businessman and his wife and daughter and a bellboy named Rufus. G Lambert of Chicago leaped from a second story window breaking his right arm and sustaining internal injuries as the hotel burned to total destruction within minutes. The blaze left no furniture or personal effects intact as the structure collapsed in stages from the top to the south side.
The Channel Queen, operating between Plymouth and Jersey, hit a rock in fog yesterday and sank. Passengers are missing with unconfirmed totals. one report cites 44 dead.
In Dersame Lombardy on February 2 a storm caused the mill roof at Razzenica to fall. Five laborers died and 12 were injured. A second collapse at Coxana in the Dianzia district left two dead and eight injured.
Tuesday morning reports indicate broad high air pressure over the interior and north with a cold wave. Expect fair weather and very cold temperatures in New England through Thursday, likely continuing to Friday with freezing temperatures. Winds will moderate and turn variable by Thursday night or Friday. Almanac data notes sunrise and sunset times and tides.
There is nothing so good as Dr. Kings New Discovery for Coughs Colds and Consumption. It is safe reliable and guaranteed to do good or money refunded. Trial bottle free at B F Johnson Sons Maynard and N C Friend Concord drug stores. Regular size 50 cents and 1 dollar.
A Philadelphia North American note recalls a boy who helped himself to the largest cake piece at tea. His parents later felt pride as he rose to become a notable politician.
In the Chicago Record brief a woman named Nan returns to the ministry and is described as engaged to another clergyman, prompting confusion over her vocation and plans.
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