Concord Notes on Local Officers and Social Events
District Deputy Frank Pierce assisted by Grand Guide Albert Washburn installed Rockbottom council officers on Jan 5. Feb 22 will see new initiations in K. C. due to rising membership. Engagement announced: Wilfred Wheeler to Emily Lillie of Ann Arbor. Harmony lodge prepares for Weston H A Upham lodge installation with delegations from Waltham and Lexington. A fire at the Minot house caused damage. hydrant supply was weak but flames controlled. Various visits and meetings include Rev Loren B. Macdonald in Wolfboro, Miss Lucy E. Jackson visiting, Rep Brown chairing insurance committee, Miss Elizabeth Karin visiting, and Mrs Rodman spending winter in Florida. The W C T U held tea, Gardner Wheeler injured from a fall, and a Sons of Concord dinner at Lexington. Rev Bent L. Bulkeley to lead services. Miss Anna Ricketson hosts tea for Mrs Motte. Mrs Lothrop spoke on Poe and Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pierce
Albert Washburn
Rockbottom Council
Royal Arcanum
K. C
Wilfred Wheeler
Geof Wheeler
Emily Lillie
Ann Arbor
Mich
Wheeler
Concord
Harmony Lodge
H. A. Upham Lodge
Weston
H. M. Whitney
Waltham
Lexington
Exington Street
Minot House
Minot
Bent L. Bulkeley
First
Unitarian Church
Howard B. Jackson
A. W. Jackson
Young People’s Guild
Anna Ricketson
Elm Street
Irving Motte
Harriet M. Lothrop
Woman’s Club
Edgar Allan Poe
Oliver Wendell Holmes
John M Harris Sentenced for Murder in 1897 Case
John M Harris pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the killing of Mrs Emma F Butters on Sept 4 1897 in Middlesex Superior Court Judge Fessenden presiding The sentence life imprisonment with one day solitary confinement and hard labor followed after prosecutors accepted the plea citing lack of deliberate premeditation The defense noted statements by Mr Butters and others Harris remained at the state prison starting his solitary term. Warden Bridges to assign work location soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Harris
Emma F. Butters
Middlesex Superior Criminal Court
Fessenden
Harris
Dist
Atty Wier
The
Commonwealth
Jelly
Boston
Cowles
McLean Hospital
Butters
Carl
Wier
Melville O. Adams Crose
Henry S. Milton
Waltham
Milton
Junge Yessenden
State
N. D. Allen
Bridges
Officers Installed By Sons Of Veterans In Grand Army Hall
Col O H Cook of the Massachusetts division installed the officers and staff of Col Geo L Prescott camp in Grand Army hall. The ceremony drew strong Old Concord post GA R representation. Adjt Geo A Howard of Melrose delivered an earnest address amid applause. Capt Prescott presented the framed charter made from North Bridge wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
O H Cook
Massachusetts
Geo L Prescott
Grand Army Hall
Old Concord
G A R
Col Cook
Capt Pressett
Adjt Geo A Howard
Melrose
Bowker
Phelps
Gen . P. Banks
Waltham
Ashley P How
Prescott
North Bridge
Howard
C W_ Prescott
A P How
Blossom
John Hagerty
Geo Dwelley
John G Watson
Local Store Advertises Furniture and Household Goods
J. D. Murray announces a broad stock of furniture, crockery, woodenware, tinware, and groceries for home needs. He offers Morris chairs, bed couches, lounges, beds, chamber suites, springs, and mattresses delivered with savings on freight, claiming a more complete line than nearby competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
J. D. Murray
New Year Greeting Offers Woodwork and Repair Services
A carpenter and jobbing shop owner on Walden Street opposite the post office advertises woodwork, furniture repair, keys fitted, and saws filed. Orders left at the shop or by card will receive prompt attention. Chas Sargent announces the services for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden Street
Post Office
Chas Sargent
Lost share certificate and help wanted notice
Lost one share Oregon Rail Road and Navigation certificate of preferred stock. Reward offered if left with Old Colony Trust Co Boston or with the subscriber Lorenzo Eaton Concord Mass. Wanted a woman to assist invalid lady about four hours a day in preparing household goods for moving. Address Box 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Rail Road and Navigation
Old Colony Trust Co
Boston
Lorenzo Eaton
Residence Burglarized Near Spalding Home on Lexington Street
A man seen leaving Rev Jas Field Spalding’s vacated Lexington Street residence led to a pursuit. He was captured near the old schoolhouse on Lincoln’s outskirts after a slip caused Officer Craig to sprain his leg. Arraigned before Justice Keyes, James McDonald of Providence was bound over for the grand jury with his theft including an overcoat four pairs of trousers a carving set and assorted cutlery and domestic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clahane
Jas Field Spalding
Lexington Street
Spalding
Craig
Lincoln
Church notices from four local congregations
The week’s church listings include Rev Loren B McDonald at First Parish Unitarian with services at 10 45 am and evening gatherings beginning in November, Rev Henry King Hannah at Trinity Protestant Episcopal with 10 45 am service and 4 pm prayer, Rev Geo A Tewksbury at Trinitarian Congregational with U P S C EB at 6 30 pm, and Rev J P Anderson at Scandinavian M E Church with services 10 30 am and 7 30 pm plus Friday class at 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren B. McDonald
Young People’s Guild Meeting
Henry King Hannah
Geo. A. Tewksbury
Scandinavian M. E
J. P. Anderson
Local Ads and Notices From Boston Street Listings
A collage of advertisements and notices lists farm sales and prices, goods for sale, lodging to let, and local services. It mentions George M. Baker with horses, E. E. Hunt selling goods and vehicles, C. E. Brown closing out his business, farms for sale near town, Towle Kent’s provisions, and Geo S. Butters rental address. H. L. Whitcomb promotes Noyes Brothers laundry with a weekly pickup schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Baker
M. L. Hatches
E. E. Hunt
C. E. Brown
Monument Street
Erastus H. Smith
Towle & Kent's
Towle & Kent’s
Towle
Geo S. Butters
Winter St
Boston
H. L. Whitcomb
Noyes Brothers
Week Ending January 10 Briefs Update
For the week ending 7 p.m. January 10, a compact report notes activity across departments. Details include provisional totals, notable gains, and upcoming deadlines affecting scheduling and compliance. Further specifics are limited in the fragment.
For Sale Farms in Concord Acton Carlisle and Shirley
Property listings describe farms for sale in Concord Acton Carlisle Wayland and Shirley. Prospective buyers are advised to apply to C Fay Heywood in Concord Massachusetts for details and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Acton
Carlisle
Wayland and
Shirley
C. Fay Heywood
Concord, Mass
Bishop Coxe Wit Sparks Gentle Bishop Banter
A historical anecdote recalls Bishop Coxe’s quick wit during a railway mishap when a Presbyterian minister beside him was unhurt but his heads met in the aisle. The exchange turns on church unity of heart and head. Another quip worries on Aaron Burr and kinship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxe
Aaron Burr
George Alfred Stringer
Brown's Dry Goods Sale Marked Down
C E Brown announces a large sale offering dry goods clothing furnishings trucks hats and smallwares at reduced prices. The promotion emphasizes wide discounts across multiple departments and invites shoppers to visit the store for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Brown
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Nibews
Sap
Oval Baking Powder CO
New York
Goncord
George Heywood
Loren B. Macdonald
Wolfboro
N.H
Lucy E. Jackson
Jamaica Plain
Louise Bigelow
Rep Brown
Elizabeth Karin
Edwin
Barrett
Lowell
Frances B. Rodman
Florida
Walter A. Carr
Williamstown
Ellen T. Emerson
Gardner Wheeler
Nine Acre Corner
Best Sons of Concord
Leslie House
Chase & Sanborn’s
Kingdom of Tea
Chase & Sanborn
First Parish
Unitarian
Trinity Church
Episcopal
Trinitarian Congrega
Kent’s
Gees Eet Byne
Fred A. Tower
Porto Rico
Wooolhn
Westvale
Mass
A. F. Smith
Dongola
Citron
L. N. Fowler & CO
Concord Junction, Mass
Grain and Feed
Rockford
Iowa
Geo. S. Whitney
Maurice McWalter
Main Street
Bishop Coxe
C.E. Brown
Ben
W. Brown
Pillsbury’s
New Democrat
F. R. R. Station
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Martin Farrington
Thomas B. Farrington
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
Paneneret
Charles J.mcintire
Esquire
H. Folsom
Register
Annie McCaffrey
Anne McCaffrey
Michael McCaffrey, Admir
Michael McCaffrey
John P. Reynolds
Court St
J. F. Meade
Spring Farm
Barrett Mill Road
Concord Junction
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