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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1893
Page
4
A mosaic of 19th century notes on deaths, politics, law, and industry. Major Frost of the Globe dies, Squire and North face drastic changes, and widespread shifts in newspapers, railroads, and liquor laws mark a tense period.
The Milford Journal urges readers to watch newspaper ads not just for goods but as invitations to visit shops. Advertisers aim to invite thinking customers to judge quality and price firsthand, since readers look to buy where they can gain advantage.
A busy week shows Ephraim Campment officers to be installed next Tuesday. Mizpah Rebekah lodge to install January 19 with Flora A. Moore leading. Court Hudson AOF installs Midland speakers join Maynard celebrations. St. Bridget’s C T B society marks third anniversary with minstrel and banquet. Unity circle 180 C OF installed officers and hosted Marlboro guests. Local fairs, new machinery, and ball nights mix with obituaries and shipboard tales from Umbria.
Last week Tuesday evening Magdalene Chapter No 28 installed officers with Louise Provin of Westfield as chief installing officer, assisted by Anna Carson and others. The ceremony included music by Mrs Lenfest and Amory Maynard, a gala supper, and praised for its success with memorable entertainment.
Maynard locals visit J. C. Leighton the taxidermist on Stuart's block for birds and animals preserved to order. Russell's advertises unlaundered shirts and linen collars with discounts while Cleary and Williams cut prices on ladies waists and millinery. Russell's also sells paper supplies and workwear like overalls and jumpers. Leighton’s and Leigh ton’s art materials are featured on Main Street with framing services and weekly shipments.
Mrs James Temple is quite sick with Dr Marsh attending her. John Ingham and family visited Oakdale with his two sisters. Loring Bros report a new ice house filled with high quality ice at the hat shop pond. Margaret Damon has measles at home for nearly two weeks. Concord reports several cases while here none besides. Engine company dance drew a good crowd despite bad traveling and a band delay. L N Fowlers horse vanished from Westvale then returned after Ed Lyons. A letter from R H Wood in Leeds England wishes friends a Happy New Year from Merrie England. Boston Post offers ten dollars for best recipe to keep a husband at home. joke about embalming and locking the box ends the item.
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