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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
8
Instructions urge all copy to reach the publication office by Tuesday night to ensure inclusion in the same week issue. Early submissions help prevent condensation or delay of articles. News and ads and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Rep Whitcomb serves on the legislative committee on public health. Rev W F Dusseault preached Psalm 8 Sunday. Mrs Wm Sternes found two pansies blooming in her back garden. Mr Maker of Concord Junction leased the American House. Mrs Florence Fletcher of this village became matron of Magdalene chapter Eastern Star Maynard last week. About thirty Acton council R A members attended the public installation at Concord Tuesday. Four councils installed their officers. A local artist is ill and under doctor’s care after a fishing trip left him weak. A Boston worker is employed by him. Universalist society and Y P C U recently gifted Mrs Bertha M Lowden of Concord a piano lamp for her long service. Conductor H J Bowers received a small package from Station Agent Warren and Mr Hosmer with an eloquent note. inside a penwiper topped by a chick emblem and a New Year message.
Miss N H Knowlton of Lowell visits Acton as Baptist meetings continue. Jerry O’Brien leaves the cigar shop after 23 years. The weather brings varied conditions. Kinsley Bros install a new boiler at their cider works. Winona Rebekah lodge installs officers January 19. The vigor factory resumes midweek with full staff. Charles L Decester of Hopedale and his bride visit Acton. James Devane offers first class work in ads. A social dance is planned at Littlefield’s Hall January 22. Miss J M Fletcher renews her Enter prise subscription for a year. The Burroughs dog family adds 12 hound puppies. Woman’s club meets with papers on French Women of Letters and Roberts Rules. New Acton I O O F officers are listed. A home wedding at Bancroft Park unites Charles Leon Decoster and Minetta Louisa Bradley. Bride wears Swiss muslin and veil. bridesmaid in organdie. Best man James Bosworth of Somerville. Many gifts given. Attendees from Acton listed.
Congregational church led by Rev. W. R. Buxton holds morning service at 10 30 and Sunday school at 11 45 with U P S C E at 6 15 and a praise and preaching service at 7 00. Prayer meeting is Tuesday at 7 30. First Universalist church of South Acton Mass has morning service at 10 30, Sunday school at 11 45, Y P C U meeting at 7 p m, pews free to all.
Shiners for sale by W F Skelton Maple street Boots shoes and rubbers neatly repaired J Carter for sale cheap A custom built pung sleigh suitable for one or two horses but little used L V Clough P M South Acton Mass
Public schools will reopen next Monday. Revs Clarence W. Rouse and Lucius R. Eastman exchanged pulpits. Sudbury greenhouses ship early cucumbers at high prices. South Sudbury improvement society held annual meeting and supper. Boston auction sold a pair of andirons from the Wayside Inn, part of Gov Russell's mother's household. Mail carrier Jesse Parmenter turns 87. he has served 16 years between South Sudbury and the railroad. Cattle commissioners report 14285.18 dollars paid for condemned cattle in Sudbury, the highest in any locality. Methodist dedication planned mid February with Rev L. B. Bates to preach.
West Acton locals show 10 lb tubs of Vermont butter at 24c per lb and 5 lb boxes for 1.25, with listings for diaries, account books, dress linen, embroidery, and small wares. H A Littlefield promotes cake flour brands and delivery, while Miss Mary A Armstrong acts as Boston and Suburban Laundry Co. agent and Windsor stable offers nearly new sleighs.
J Carter announces moving his boot and shoe repair business from West Acton to the shop of Tuttle Jones and Wetherbee in South Acton and invites customers to call.
A subscription edition of Mary A. Livermore’s The Story of My Life is being sold in this town. The work is described as matching its title in interest and scope, offering a personal narrative of her experiences and observations.
The article previews a new, highly illustrated book by a well known author. It highlights the author’s intimate life narrative and notes Mrs Eugene J Hall as the local agent handling distribution.
Florence McCusker testified again in the murder trial, insisting the revolver discharged accidentally during a struggle with her husband. Dr. Daniel Strock said the bullet’s entry suggested the victim was crouching or twisting during the fatal moment.
Claude M. Johnson, superintendent of the bureau of engraving and printing, says experts find clear differences between the genuine and the counterfeit note. The public is assured the counterfeit was not printed from the genuine plate or any impression of it.
Three unknown vagrants were found dead in the boiler house at Crane iron works Catasauqua Pa from gas suffocation while sleeping. Other local items include Salem Massachusetts vote to abolish water board and hand water dept to water works committee.
A heated notice argues against patronizing Chinese laundries over American shops. It cites Harriman Hros and Marlboro steam laundry as large employers, claims money circulates locally when Americans pay, but leaves the country when paid to Chinese workers. The ad urges support for American laundries and notes local prices and shop details.
The Jan 12 session in Washington saw Republicans push to end a civil service debate with the speaker casting the tie breaking vote. Attacks on the civil service commission were contrasted with defense of its efficiency, while Democrats pressed for repeal or modification. The bill passed without a formal vote after a procedural oversight left the appropriation undecided.
Union church services led by Rev W W Campbell with 10 30 morning worship 11 30 Sunday school 6 P M Y P S C E 7 P M evening service.
Compact notice offers cheap two parlor store goods via W Q Tolman at Assabet avenue Reformatory Station. Teas range 35 to 65 cents and under by quantity. Coffee 20 to 35 cents. Vanilla 10 cents per bottle and soap ten for 25 cents.
Lancaster New Hampshire January 12 Monahan the shooter of Goodner and Theits and wounding of a constable last October awaits the February grand jury He plans to plead guilty to murder and prefers hanging to prison His mother and sisters have sold property and moved away. New Bedford Massachusetts January 12 a rough polo game ended in overtime Salem 3 New Bedford 2 Heffernan and Conway clashed on the floor and the game resembled football with fouls and scrambles.
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