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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
4
The snippet comments on name changes, unidentified figures, a late January thaw, and recent weather impacts. It notes broken holdbacks and whiffletrees, Middlesex Hibernians, McKinley valentines in Judge, plaid stockings at the Boston Globe, and Pres Potter urging league support. It mentions snow delaying Haverhill shoe shipments, a Feb 5 record, and revived trust figures amid prohibition satire linking Yale and Princeton with liquor questions.
A Cambridge clergyman agreed to help the Y M C A but balked at being cast as the defendant in a mock trial accused of stealing a rooster. Another clergyman agreed to participate, and the trial went ahead despite objections. The piece notes differing views on dignity and humor among clergy.
The U S government completed a 2625 8 10 mile geodetic line from Little Egg Island near Cape May New Jersey to near Puentes Arenas lighthouse north of San Francisco. Began nearly 50 years ago costing about a million dollars annually. The line, the longest ever surveyed, surpasses the prior Indian base line of about 1000 miles.
A western man revisits his northern New Hampshire birthplace, Trowbury, after forty years. He notes mills and industry replacing the old charm, finds old classmates changed by age, and reconnects with a long-lost friend, Doubting Phipps, at the post office. The piece reflects on memory and hometown transformation.
Thomas Hillis named as selectman candidate for Maynard alongside Miss Lottie Lehy visiting Worcester. P J Sullivan wins contract for 17 new hose uniforms. Foresters ball promised as a standout event with careful preparations. Dell Martin and Steward Reynard attended Page Hose Co ball in Ayer. many visiting firemen present. Rev Mr Walker seeks data on Lorenzo Barnes insanity for pardon hearing. Maynard Dramatic Club rehearses Strife for April 19 with listed cast.
John Mahoney and Miss Margaret Coughlin were married at St Bridget's church on Tuesday at 3 o'clock. Rev John A Crowe officiated. Bridesmaid Mary Mahoney of Charlestown and best man Joseph Coughlin of Maynard attended. The bride wore a blue wool poplin gown trimmed with chiffon. The couple has the warm wishes of many townspeople.
Maynard locals list jobs for a capable woman and a tenement to rent plus services from Booth and Lord sausages and hologna praised for purity and flavor. A spaniel is found. a blacksmith shop is rented and horse shoeing offered. fresh oysters and lunch spots appear in town notices.
Maynard Mass December 11 1897 James N Haire treasurer writes to John W Henderson enclosing full payment for the sanitary installation bill. He thanks Henderson for thorough work and asks for a receipted receipt returned at earliest convenience. The committee in charge expresses general satisfaction.
The officers and members express gratitude to all who aided at their recent fair, deem it a success, and hope to appear in uniform soon. Per order Committee A Reynard Clerk Manyard Mass Feb 9th.
Members of Hose No 1 express sincere thanks to all who aided their fair. They report the event a success and hope to appear in uniform soon per order A Reynolds Clerk.
The McGraths thank friends for kindness and flowers after a bereavement. Maynard February 14, 1898.
The plan to build a Lowell and Marlboro street railway generates strong enthusiasm across Concord and surrounding towns. Officials say the line can be built under general law without Concord’s land, though crossing private property would need legislative action, and local opposition appears minimal with broad citizen backing.
About 25 of 270 male operatives at J M Stover's shoe factory walked out at 11 yesterday, citing wage cuts last spring and a threatened further reduction. Stover says wages match Haverhill, while workers claim his prices are 20 percent below. Union agent Donovan sought talks but was declined.
District Attorney Weir and Col Whitney with Gov Walcott discussed L W Barnes murder case. An expert review will be arranged and a council meeting will consider the commutation petition next Thursday at 10. If not interfered with, Barnes faces execution at Middlesex jail on Friday March 4.
Mr James Jones of Jones and Son Cowden Illinois reports his wife suffered La Grippe which worsened to Hasty Consumption. After using Dr Kings New Discovery at home she improved from the first dose and a few bottles cured her. Free trials at local drug stores.
In Boston yesterday Senator Cook assailed the civil service commission arguing it harms government and exposing himself as a spoilsman. The bill for state board funding passed to third reading by 14 to 6. A savings banks ROO bill failed third reading. the Boston and Maine bill to hold leased lines advanced to third reading in the senate.
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