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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1904
Page
5
Classified ad offers jackets at reduced prices during the season. A Near Seal Jacket is listed at 33 dollars for a purchase that previously sold at 45 dollars. An additional Seal Jacket reads 31.98 from an earlier 42 dollar price point.
Advertisers have leased space and received a full line of furnished display options. The arrangement covers ad placement and inclusive services for enhanced promotion.
A sudden death announced on Thursday morning as Mrs. Harris passes away at home. funeral details and impact noted. The same day a weather drift delay on the L and B line affects Concord transit, with multiple local activities reported including a Norwegian preacher visiting, a poem and play at the reform school benefiting inmates, and Washington's Birthday observances.
A Concord man reports his horse and sleigh vanished Monday night from a rear Tremont church shed while he attended town business. The halter remained, police were called, and the team was found in a neighboring stall, unchanged. The owner plans further investigation into the mysterious events.
The Colleen Bawn an Irish comedy in three acts was presented Monday and Tuesday nights of last week at the town hall by the Clairvaux Dramatic Club company.
H B Richardson prints a bold offer guaranteeing Mio Na relief with weight gain and stomach comfort. The coupon promises a full refund if the product does not increase weight and improve digestion, with the buyer taking one tablet after each meal.
During Lent, Sunday eve devotions at the Concord Junction Catholic church feature special musical solos by Miss Murray, Miss Hosey, and Edward F. Loughlin. Fr Crowe of Maynard preaches Feb 21, and Fr Creedon, ordained Christmas Day, the next Sunday.
At the last meeting three Knights of Columbus directors were appointed to organize a 1904 ball team. Edward F Loughlin will captain the team with Wm EB Clahane handling finances. Opening games start April 19 and schedules will include Milford Marlboro Justice SL Chaplin.
The notice lists furnished houses at the Westerly corner of Devens and Hale and a house, store, and shop on Walden Street once owned by George J. Emmett. It also mentions the Easterly part of the red farm Fitchburg Railroad Bridge and directs apply to Prescott Keyes in Boston. The ad promotes self-made mattresses by D. F. Potter & Co with ticking and excelsior options priced at $2.50 and $3.75.
In Worcester probate court Judge Porbes ruled a will invalid after testimony showing Mrs. Christiana Braithwaite was mentally weak under sickness when she signed. The deceased, once a Marlboro boardinghouse keeper, left a husband John J. Braithwaite and no children. The husband stands to inherit all as provided by the court ruling. Miles Morse of Ashland profited as executor. James W. McDonald represented the husband in contest.
Company F defeated South Fram in a basketball contest securing a decisive win. The game featured heightened defensive play and clutch scoring down the stretch, with Company F pulling away in the final minutes to seal the victory.
A high school basketball tournament drew about 25 players and spectators for a Monday afternoon showing. The juniors led the efforts with competitive play and steady teamwork throughout the afternoon.
The body of Palmer Merritt will arrive in this city from West Somerton for services at the Methodist Church.
W. M. Warren plans to present a clock for placement on the new city hall. The article notes the donation and the intended public display date and location within the civic building.
Mrs Williams suffers bronchitis while Elmwood Hotel closes due to Mrs Miller ill health. Westvale sawmill option pursued by Venderver, bushel boxes planned. Association hall stock subscriptions lag, rebuilding in doubt. Literary club hosts Scotland talk and Mabel Pope solos as next meeting planned.
W B Spooner upholsterer and cabinet maker advertises mattresses and cushions in Concord Junction local.
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