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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
8
All material must reach the office by Tuesday night to be inserted in the same week edition. Earlier submissions avoid condensation or delay. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
In South Acton the Congregational church schedules its annual supper and roll call for January 20 while A Merriam & Co resumes production after a stocktake shutdown. A F T and T to present a min strel in Universalist vestry January 13. Warren Jones plans a Florida trip returning next July. Funeral for James Moulton held at Albert Moultons house. The King's Daughters attended a gathering at Mrs Geo Worster's with games and a New Year party. UlA Skelton’s daughter celebrates 18th birthday with a rolltop desk gift.
Congregational church led by Rev. W. R. Buxton with services at 10.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. Sunday school at 11.45 a.m. U P C E gathering 6.15 p.m. prayer Tuesday 7.30 p.m. First Universalist church in South Acton Mass led by Rev. Wm. F. Dusseault with morning service 10.30 a.m. and Sunday school 11.45 a.m. Y P C U 7 p.m. Pew are free to all.
Boots shoes and rubbers neatly repaired by J. Carter Stage dancing taught Buck and Wing Grotesque latest steps for information and terms addressed to Box 26 South Acton Mass For sale cheap A custom built sleigh suitable for one or two horses but little used by L V Clough P M South Acton Mass
A. L. Noyes at the post office accepts news, advertising material and subscriptions for timely insertion in the same week issue. An earlier receipt prevents article condensation or delay.
Miss Florence Day spent the holidays in New York. Miss Edyth Klagg resumed duties at the Perkins Institute this week. Miss Charlotte Conant has left Harvard for the present. The Ladies' Church Aid society plans a poverty party January 20 in the Congregational vestry.
Sudbury reports improvement in Hon Charles F. Gerry. The Methodist society plans to dedicate its remodeled church early next year. Rebecca Maynard of North Sudbury died December 26 at age 74 after a rupture a week earlier. School Superintendent Frank O Jones spent holidays in Brooklyn while Nellie Welch and Agatena Aldrich reside in Meriden and Charlton City. George A Tyler of Dorchester bought the Rice farm at Sudbury Centre. transfer completed with payment. Local efforts aim to improve Sudbury and Concord river valleys after the new legislature convenes. Pension list debates prompt Commissioner Evans to receive requests for cancellation of pensions including a Michigan case seeking refund of funds since 1895.
The Argentine minister at Madrid, Quesada, ruled against Americans Oberlander and Messenger in a Mexican abuse claim, awarding indemnity to Mexico. Critics say he ignored English common law standards and acted on sympathies, undermining arbitration's legitimacy. Oberlander, a California deputy sheriff, was kidnapped by Mexican officers. Messenger sheltered him.
Pension Commissioner Evans drafts a circular urging Congress to back a new rule that halts pension claim reconsideration for one year after last action. The aim is to reduce congressionally driven inquiries that clog the bureau and to trigger reopening only if new evidence of disability arises.
Washington reports the president has not decided on an interstate commissioner yet with a Western or Illinois candidate favored if talks succeed. Howell backs free entry for frozen herring from Newfoundland caught by American fishermen. Cabinet debate noted civil service matters and Ohio Senate outlook with Hanna's possible reelection.
Excerpts contrast grim statements about luck and danger with small town worries. A San Francisco Examiner quote about Mr Bill Sikes giving up a Klondike trip sits beside a neighbor’s fear for a young boy’s safety amid a blaring tin horn. A Indianapolis Journal remark hints at violence fears. The note mentions sulphur mined from extinct volcano craters in Mexico and Massachusetts egg imports valued at 5.9 million dollars.
F E Harris draws lumber for his house and Frank Richardson spends his New Hampshire vacation. Mrs Charles Brown of Lowell visits her Knowlton parents in town. Pine needles sewing circle forms with area girls. About 50 couples attend Oded Fellows ball despite storm. Mrs Pike dies in Charlestown and is buried in Keevé. Snowy weather brings sleighing and coasting fun. Rev Seth K Mitchell of Boston leads Baptist church meetings nightly this week and next except Saturday.
H A Littlefield advertises diaries and account books cheap and asks Miss Mary A Armstrong to handle laundry orders for Boston and Suburban. Windsor stable offers sleighs and produce deliveries. aprons and wrappers sold at Littlefield's with a tea set bargain. Littlefield's Hall opens for roller skating Thursday evening Jan 6 with admission 10c and private party use available.
J Carter announces business move from W Acton to the shop of Tuttle Jones and Wetherbee at South Actor. Boots and shoes repaired promptly. Call for service details.
A reprint lists practical health pointers: keep feet warm, avoid cold exposure, stay clean but moderate baths, use tepid water if frail, avoid drafts, ensure sunlight and good drainage, and rely on good habits, diet, and exercise as the best doctors.
Mrs Hooley and her husband discuss a nameless artwork in a catalog while debating a captionless image. The exchange reveals the viewer confusion over titles and the catalog system rather than the artwork itself. In a separate note, Strand Magazine reports Chicago clergy urging Jane Addams of Hull House toward ordination. Addams questions the tangible benefits of ordination to her work and notes she can preach with others’ invitations.
Philadelphia reports the sixth counterfeit certificate found in four weeks, discovered Tuesday. Banking officials scramble to uncover all genuine and fake notes as Chief Hazen of the U S Secret Service and Police Superintendent McManus confer but refuse to comment.
General George Wingate, head of the National Guard Association, spoke on Mobs and Militia before the Social Reform club. He cited riots in Pittsburg and Homestead, blaming thugs for provoking disturbances during strikes and praising the militiaman's hard, loyal duty.
United States Appraiser Wilbur F. Wakeman forecasts that January customs receipts will exceed January 1897 by four million dollars or more. He notes earlier December projections were borne out by the customs report, confirming his optimistic outlook.
New York on January 5 reports one of the most remarkable wills. Henry Morehouse Taber, 75, former president and treasurer of the First Presbyterian Church board, denounces religion as superstition and requests cremation with no religious services. He died Christmas Eve. The entire estate, valued above $1 million, goes to his two surviving children.
The Daughters of the American Revolution claim the current general post office site in New York marks where the first blood of the American Revolution was shed. The Martha Washington Colonial chapter plans a commemorative tablet and Mrs. John C. Hazen, tablet chair, discussed permission with Postmaster Van Cott.
New York reports the death of Josephine Ayer widow of Dr. James C. Ayer. She died unexpectedly at her Paris home on Monday afternoon after sending New Year greetings to her children in New York. Born December 15 1825 in Medway Massachusetts she was the daughter of Royal Southwick a Lowell Mass manufacturer and descendant of Lawrence and Cassandra Southwick noted by Whittier.
Henry O. Goldsmith once a broker was jailed on $3000 bail for allegedly swindling Oscar E. Teissner of Brooklyn beadstead value by a fraudulent Wall Street transaction. He is accused of running a bucket shop under several names.
Richard O. Davis, arrested in New York on December 23 on charges of stealing checks from letter boxes in Toledo, waived examination before U S Commissioner Shields and agreed to stand trial in Toledo. The checks, after being endorsed, were cashed by Davis' confederates.
Weavers at the Shove mill stage a walkout after a new wage list lowers pay from 7.50 to 5.50 per day, while King Philip workers face about a 19 percent cut. A Music Hall mass meeting, led by President John P. Downey, pledges aid to New Bedford operatives and plans another gathering on the 12th to decide next steps.
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