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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1897
Page
4
January 7 1897 report notes Sherman Hoar wins verdict amid chatter of rattled foes. Mentions upcoming New Year shifts and Cambridge Mayor Bancroft’s temporary absence from office. Fitchburg school expense figures per pupil and per day cited from superintendent’s year report.
A New York Tribune quote discusses fashion advice urging women to study cut and color. It imagines a plainly handsome woman transformed by a black gown with a ruff, a gray turban replaced by a red velvet bonnet, and bold accents to create a striking, picturesque look.
Miss Katherine L. Courtright, Knox College dean of women, is noted for youth and a lack of formal higher education. The article praises her as a rare college administrator without a degree, yet highlights her strong teaching record and progressive methods guiding women past barriers to college training.
Well fitting flannel shirt waists are in demand for cyclers golfers and other outdoor sports enthusiasts. Lightweight fabrics replace linen or cotton for cooler wear and new styles omit linings to ease washing. Velveteen corduroy and delaine waists also trend as pretty practical options.
A Bellevue Zoological Gardens monkey in Manchester, England, rides a bicycle, plays a violin and bugle, eats at a table, uses soap and towel, shaves, rings a bicycle bell, smokes cigars, collects stumps, fears fire, and has learned boxing with a trainer citing the New York Tribune.
The Washington Star reports a publisher upbeat about a new book’s handmade paper deckled edges and half tone illustrations. He promises a splendid seller and confirms plans to include engaging content inside.
A fragile patient asks for a message to a dear friend but then reveals she owes the friend a letter. The attendant offers help as the moment turns to hush and unspoken regret. The scene emphasizes memory and unseen debts between friends.
Boston observes the sudden death of General Francis A Walker at his Beacon Street home from apoplexy. A famed educator and veteran adjutant general, he served with distinction from the Fifteenth Massachusetts through Civil War battles, later leading MIT and contributing as Indian commissioner and census supervisor. Funeral set for Friday at Trinity Church.
President-elect McKinley moves to cabinet building with Cornelius N. Bliss of New York likely named to head the Navy Department. Bliss met with Hanna in Cleveland to finalize the arrangement amid talks with Senator Allison and plans for Reid to become ambassador to Britain.
The West End Street Railway labor committee reports on mass dismissals tied to the strike. They condemn the company victory and urge municipal or legislative action to ensure fair contracts and safe service, naming Mahoney Quinn Paine McEttrick and Albright as signatories.
President elect McKinley touched a button at his Canton home to start Worcester Salt company's 160 car trains on the Erie railroad. The decorated trains carry a massive shipment from Silver Springs to New England jobbers, to be distributed to wholesale dealers across New England states. Electrical devices linked to the president elect’s house monitor the throttle as the trains head toward Jersey City by tomorrow evening.
The January term of the Connecticut supreme court opened at the state capital yesterday. Other items note the Maine Grand Army encampment dates of April 13 to 15 at Lewiston, and updates on figures including Senator Allison, John Lawson and John S. Johnson in distance racing. Yadkin Falls Manufacturing places under receiver N. B. McCanless. George W. Cable becomes Current Literature editor. The Symposium to be discontinued under Cavle plan. Fred W. Wellington resigns from Massachusetts Republican state central committee. A. S. Pinkerton named successor. Wales arson case in Montpelier proceeds to jury. In Chicago the Santa Fe rail case trial moves forward with Rinehart and Hanley.
In Maynard on Monday evening January 4 the Assabett council Royal Arcanum held a major installation ceremony led by D. D. G. R. Look from Leominster. A banquet followed with speeches and cigars as M. H. Garfield received a gold charm for twelve years as treasurer.
Robert Hosie aged 76 died suddenly December 30 of heart trouble after a return from a visit. The funeral was at 1 30 p m Monday with Rev Mesler officiating. Songs were sung by Lizzie Tilton Nellie Sunderland Sam Lawton and James Mallison. Interment location not yet decided. Hosie once worked as a carpet weaver at Assabet mills forty years ago and was mentioned recently in The Enterprise. He was born in Scotland.
A rumored cocking main between Maynard and Marlboro parties drew crowd interest last week but no bird was presented. Officers noted heavy drinking and chatter, with Maynard reportedly famed for cock fighting tendencies and police eyeing the scene.
Maynard locals advertise fresh oysters at Central Market. Nursing position sought by experienced nurse. references available. Ballot sample requests from town clerk. Joseph Butterworth announces upholstery and furniture repair, iron and wood turning in Maynard at Roberts House Linden Street.
The Middlesex and Worcester Farmers and Mechanics association to meet January 14 1897 at 7 30 PM at A F Hall Hudson MA to hear clerk treasurer reports elect president vice president clerk treasurer nine directors and all other officers for the ensuing year and address other business. Justin S Wetsn clerk Hudson MA January 1 1897. There was lively freight on the Central road Saturday night and Sunday.
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