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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
5
Sidney J. Barrett visited relatives in Watertown last Thursday. Miss E. A. Child stayed with Chas Richardson and family this week. Miss Buck has recently placed new bargains in a window display.
The advertisement list markets bargains from velveteen waists and black skirts to handkerchiefs and stationery. It mentions E Hunt Erastus H Smith C E Browns Towle Kent F B Chase H L Whitcomb agents for Noyes Brothers laundry and notes sale deadlines and delivery details.
Light Brahmas for sale including hens and pullets. Hens are daughters of the 2d Prize-Breeding Pea Cock from the Boston Poultry Show 1897 and Fletcher hens. Seller: John H. Moore, Concord, Massachusetts.
The notice lists weekly worship and activity times for several churches. First Parish Unitarian with Rev Loren B. McDonald holds services at 10 45 a m and evening 7 40 on Sundays from Nov 1 to June 1, plus Sunday school at noon and a youth guild at 7 p m. Trinity Episcopal offers 10 45 a m service and sermon, 12 15 Sunday school, 4 p m evening prayer and Bible study. Union Protestant Congregational led by Rev Geo A Tewksbury with U P S C E 6 30 p m and Friday prayer at 7 30. Scandinavian M E Church with Rev J P Anderson has services 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m, class meeting Friday 7 45 p m.
Advert explains Electric Bitters as a non intoxicant tonic that strengthens stomach and bowels, aids digestion, and supports natural function. Marketed for old people needing bowel and kidney regulation. Sold at B F Johnsons Sons Drug Store Maynard and John Ge Friend’s Drug Store Concord, price 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle.
Thursday promises fair but colder weather with freezing temperatures. Likely continued fair Friday with diminishing high northwest winds. Almanac notes sun rise six thirty eight, set five twenty, moon set four thirty AM, high water at seven forty five AM and eight thirty PM.
Washington reports the Maine exploded in Havana harbor at 9 45 PM with many wounded and presumed dead. Captain Sigsbee requests public opinion suspended until full report. crew aided by Spanish officers and Ward Line steamer. The Navy explains the ship’s design and armor while confusion over the cause persists.
Havana reels after the Maine blast last night with crowds on the wharves. Captain Sigsbee says the explosion hit the bow. over 100 crewmen killed. many wounded. Officers saved in night clothes acted with calm as boats rushed to assist the stricken ship.
In the House of Commons on February 16, Asquith condemned the Indian frontier expedition as an inglorious act and urged declaring the war a policy violation. Curzon countered that Russia reached toward the Oxus, and Britain must defend its northwestern frontier, recognizing Russia's possible obligation and Afghanistan's borders.
Concord Junction reports improving residents Elvira S. Curry Mrs Miller and others. Local events include a Union church sociable and Musketaquid club activities. Notables: James A. Grant’s fall recovery, Fred Reed moving into Commonwealth avenue house, Daniel S. Wilson narrowly escaped drowning, and Lincoln birthday commemorations at the reformatory.
In Washington on February 16 senators debated the Kansas Pacific railroad amid plans to redeem bonds and a proposed sale to a reorganization committee. Senator Tillman challenged the strategic value of the Hawaiian Islands, while the Senate passed various bills including postage and banking safety measures and remainders of the session adjourned after committee reports.
The party traveled to the residence of W. P. Ford where an unsurpassed clam chowder was served with cream cake and coffee. Hours till midnight passed quickly, filled with enjoyment, and the group agreed it was the best time they had. A vote of thanks was given to Mr and Mrs Ford for their hospitality.
Concord Junction locals advertise sale of the meat and provision business of the Union Market including fixtures two horses wagons harnesses and all contents. Also notes new coal sifter security lamp burners and self extinguisher lamp burners plus vegetables at O L Dart's.
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