Concord News Briefs: Dances and Banking Fee Change
A subscription dance is planned at the A O U W hall for Saturday night. The Knights of Columbus will host Supreme Grand Knight Edward L. Hearn in Concord January 18 in the town hall with ladies invited. In banking news, a new Boston clearing house rule imposes a ten percent collection fee on checks drawn on banks that do not return at par, with a minimum ten cent charge.
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Knights of Columbus
Concord
Edward L. Hearn
South Framingham
Boston
Concord stores advertise bargains and services
Local notices list discounted writing paper at MacKenney's, shoe repair by P. Ryan in Railroad Lane, rubber repairs, and cheap cash items from Mrs. Joyce. Also barbery by Joe the Barber, horse clipping by Tut tle's stable, hairdressing by A Bouvier, and warm clothing at Mrs. Poulson's. Antique rooms and old furniture offerings appear, plus a jumble line on a monument possible mine.
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MacKenney
P. Ryan
A. P. Joyce
Joe
Walden St
Post Office
J. Kulcsar
Concord
Mass
Concord Antique Rooms
Three Die in Pistol Fight at Oak Ridge Mississippi
At Oak Ridge eighteen miles northeast of Vicksburg Mississippi three county residents were killed in a pistol fight after an affidavit charged R S Stephenson and Dr Otho Austin with abusing Rolland's enslaved tenant. Rolland, Stephenson, and Otho Austin died. Dr James Austin and Rolland's young son were seriously wounded.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Oak Ridge
A.D. Rolland
R.S. Stephenson
Otho Austin
James Austin
R. S. Stephenson
Rolland
Stéphenson
Nine Held After Gambling Raid In New York
Of 124 men arrested during a raid on the Rowley, 115 were discharged in police court. Nine were retained on charges of involvement in the establishment. They were held in 1000 dollars each for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rowley
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Root Defeats West in Sixth Round Boxing Bout
Jack Root of Chicago won the decision over Tommy West of New York after six rounds at Tattersall's pavilion. The fight used catchweights under Straight Queensberry rules with West appearing the heavier man.
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Chicago
Jack Root
Tommy West
New York
Tattersall’s Pavilion
West
Obituary Notices From Acton Marlboro Berlin and Hudson
Died. Mrs Mary E wife of J Hastings at South Acton December 28. John Wall aged 19 at Marlboro January 4. George E Bassett aged 63 years 2 days at Berlin January 3. Cornelius Callahan aged DA years at Hudson January 3. Mrs Mary Abby wife of A F Howe aged 72 years at Marlboro January 4.
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South Acton
Mary E
J. Hastings
Marlboro
John Wall
Berlin
George E. Bassett
Hudson
Cornelius Callahan
Mary Abby
A. F. Howe
Beveridge Speech on Philippines Policy Sparks Senate Debate
Senator Beveridge argues for continued American rule over the Philippines with simple governance and strong administration. Senator Hoar counters with reports from General Otis and Admiral Dewey faulting the plan and urging independence rather than subjugation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Triste
Hoar
Manila
Beveridge
Massachusetts
Otis
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Hong Kong
Mr. Hoar
Crazy Doctor Kills Infant During Exam in Bristow
In Hampton Iowa on January 10 Dr G W Appleby a longtime Bristow physician killed a 10 month old child during a routine examination in Dr Hobsons office. He crushed the infants face with his thumbs and swung it by a foot before dying. Hotel Poulney Vermont burned three stories high with losses around 15000.
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Hampton
G. W. Appleby
Bristow
Henry Wearly
Hobson
Poultney
Poulteney
Michael McCarthy
George Gilfether
Concord News Roundup: Mill, Church, and Social Notes
Activities at the new woolen mill progress with foundations dug and tracks to be laid this week. A large Union church service and a significant Musketaquid council installation are noted alongside a wedding serenade and a grand concert at Association hall featuring regional choirs and named artists.
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Eustace
W. Blossom
Fitchburg R. A. Co
Designer Subscriptions and Local Trades Advertisements
Advertisements note subscriptions for a designer at Mrs Poulson's and Heinz malt vinegar recommended for table use at Dart's. A middle aged woman seeks a home. contact Wm Ross Westvale Mass. Jensen offers custom shoe repair at McWalters. Geo E Clapp provides watch clock and jewelry repairs at Association Block. Dr Ernest Hosmer closes office Jan 10 to Apr 10 while in California. letters will be answered by a substitute.
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Dart’s
Wanted
Wm. Ross
Westvale
Mass
Ernest Hosmer
California
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P.P. Adams
Astrachan
Capes
Waltham
Childrens’ Cloaks
P. P. Adams
Moody St
Hall’s Corner
A.O. U. W. Hall
Tuttle
Bouvier
Hatch
Root
Elbridge A. Blanchard
Carlisle
Middlesex
Barah E
Blanchard
Acaress
Concord Junction, Mass
Philippine Policy
Senator Beveridge
Senator Hoar
Washington
Republic
Senate
Indiana
Pople
Association Hall
Bretts
Bellville
Margaret
Rachel Damon
Damon
Union Church
Mr. Campbell
Concord Council R. A
Musketaquid Council
Mr. Libby
New Mill
East Acton
West Concord
Concord Junction
Heinz’ Sweet Pickles
Barrett’s Mill Road
Warner
L.n.fowler &Co
Association Bik
Concord Jet
CuirFrer
L. Kine, D. D. S
West End
My A. M. C
St. Lows
Eclipse
Morris
Chas
Moulton
Ben J. W. Brown
Duluth Imperial
American Poultry Food
Democrat
Top
Whitcomb & Willard
Whitney
Concord 13
Walter H. Chase
Sudbury Building
Sudbury St
Haymarket
Rensselaur
Stewart
Charles EK
Jim
Cambridge
Ehareby
Concord Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
H. Folsom
Register
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