Holiday Work Begins as Congress and Legislature Convene
Holiday vacation ends and lawmakers resume duties with many issues to tackle. Skating club services drew large crowds on Sunday while talks of reform and debate fill the week.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
4
Time is Short, Clear The Misunderstandings Now
A reflective exhortation urges immediate action to resolve long standing mis understandings before it is too late. The speaker emphasizes seizing the moment and acting on unresolved issues while time remains available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks
Kind Hearted Editors Share Grim Last Message
A newspaper editor, described as kind-hearted, details a subscriber who died owing 14 years of unpaid dues. At the grave service the editor attended and placed a linen duster, a thermometer, a palm-leaf fan, and a recipe for making ice into the coffin, reflecting a wry obituary gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoe & Leather Review
The Crescent Symbol and Its Origins in Byzantium
An analysis argues the crescent was a Byzantine emblem long before Islam. It cites ancient Turkish coins showing the crescent as a Byzantine safeguard the “Savior of Byzantium” and notes Mohammed II’s conquest popularized its Muslim use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Constantinople
Byzantium
Philip
Macedonia
Bygantium
Mohammed II
St Louis Repubilic
Bagdad portieres offer bargain curtains with caveats
The New York Times notes low priced Bagdad portieres with narrow stripes and lighter weight fit only for light use. Wider finer woven fabric is advised for real wear, with potential to expand width by adding striped panels. Prices range from $2.65 to $105 for a plush thick variant with eight wide stripes and rich coloring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad Portieres
New York Times
New York W. A. Officers of the State Woman Suffrage Association
The current officers are President Jean Brooks Greenleaf of Rochester at 64 North Goodman Street, Vice President at Large Mariana W. Chapman of Brooklyn, Corresponding Secretary Isabel Howland of Sherwood, Recording Secretary Harriet May Mills of Syracuse at 926 West Genesee Street, Treasurer Kate S. Thompson of Jamestown at 60 Allen Street, Auditors Henrietta M. Banker and Cornelia K. Hood, Committee on Organization Harriet May Mills, Committee on Legislation Maude S. Humphrey of Warsaw, Superintendent of Press Work Elnora M. Babcock of Dunkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Woman Suffrage Association
Jean Brooks Greenleaf
North Goodman Street
Rochester
Mariana W. Chapman
Hicks Street
Brooklyn
Isabel Howland
Sherwood
Harriet May Mills
West Genesee Street
Syracuse
Kate S. Thompson
Allen Street
Jamestown
Henrietta M. Banker
Cornelia K. Hood
Maude S. Humphrey
Warsaw
Elnora M. Babcock
Dankirk
Witch Hazel Believed Magic Plant Across Britain
In Britain witch hazel across all parts is regarded as a magic plant. Local traditions reference its role in charms and incantations within various communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Local notes from Concord Junction and Hudson community
Concord Junction reports Deputy Hart on duty and local residents improving after illness. Visitors include Benj Hardy and Gertie Paytree, with community events such as a church supper, a W C T U meeting, and a masquerade praised for costumes. Theater notes praise Strife Master and Men, changes at Hawthorne chapter meetings, and local concerns on a hospital and local business vacate notices.
Work For Christians Urges Unified Church Aid Amid Winter Hardship
A Maynard plea highlights families facing hunger and cold as Pf business slows and some workers lose hours. The writer calls for a nonsectarian church union to identify the needy, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and provide fuel before winter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Maynard
Public raising of Nashoba chiefs held with parade and banquet
The public raising of Nashoba tribe chiefs I. O. R. M. occurred at 8:30 on the 11th. D. G. S. and W. F. Butts led the ceremony with a retinue from Boston Lynn and Walham. Chiefs named include Elmer Sawyer Samuel Lawton Veranus Van Etten George Hartman Asa Woodart Fred Sims Harvey Harwood Thomas Denniston William Coulter James Coulter Albert Fairbank Joel Parmenter Oscar Silloway Harry Parmenter Lester Fletcher and others. A large crowd of pale faces attended with banquet hall entertainment and speeches by visiting royals and Wilkinson Crossley. Sweeney's orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Butts
Waltham
G. S
B. S. Curtis
Lynn
J. P. Gardner
Boston
P. G.S
A. P. Calder
P.S
A. W. Hayden
Elmer E. Sawyer
Samuel Lawton
Alice W. Martin
Veranus C. van Etten
George P. Hartman
Asa S. Woodart
Fred W. Sims
Harvey A. Harwood
Thomas C. Denniston, Jr
William Coulter
G. W
James Coulter
G. F
Albert G. Fairbank
Joel F. Parmenter
William Schofield
Arthur E. Silloway
Harry J. Parmenter
Fred Taylor
Herbert B. Fowler
Lester W. Fletcher
Charles HH. Persons
Royal Redskins
Wilkinson Crossley
Sweeney
Maynard Local Ads Include Oysters Nursing Job and Repairs
Maynard locals advertise fresh oysters daily at Central Market and seek an experienced nurse with references to Dr. Marsh. Listings mention O B Phelps in Maynard and Sarah Chapman at 32 High St Waltham, plus J Butterworth upholstery on Roberts House Summer Street Maynard. A communion service occurred at the M E church last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Marsh
Maynard
O. B. Phelps
Sarah Chapman
High St. Waltham
J. Butterworth
Roberts House
Summer Street
Cundall Moves to Lincoln Street Residence
Hudson reports Dr. A L Cundall moving from Felton street to a new home on Lincoln street. A large crowd attended revivalist services in Boston Sunday. Thomas McCarthy of Woburn was a guest for part of last week with his brother William H McCarthy. Mr and Mrs James Harriman hosted a whist party for Hon and Mrs L D Apsley last Friday. Charles Davy and wife arrived in Hudson Thursday night occupying the former Davy tenement on Russell street. Mr and Mrs S F Hosmer moved from St Petersburg Fla to Ocala seeking cooler weather since October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCarthy
Woburn
Wm. H. McCarthy
James
Harriman
L. D. Apsley
Charles Davy
Hudson
Russell Street
Davy
S. F. Hosmershave
St. Petersburg
Fla
Ocala
Reformatory Population and Costs for Year Ended 1896
The report shows 1816 prisoners confined during the year with an average of 975, 877 discharged and 933 remaining. Maintenance cost was 196752 dollars after rents, with labor profit of 25798.18 dollars. Related items note a theft by L N Gilbert from Jackie Brown and local church notices and property rentals in Concord Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory
Insane Asylum
Tariff Bill Move to Close of Extra Session Rumors
Congressman Apstey plans to return to Washington to push the funding bill and meet constituents before the Ways and Means Committee on tariff provisions. He expects an extra session next March when the tariff bill would pass early to test its impact. He denied cabinet or governorship ambitions and emphasized his shift to private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apstey
Hudson
Washington
Committee On
Congress
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing
Soothing for burns, scalds, chapped hands and lips. Healing for cuts and sores. Instant relief for piles, stops pain at once. These are the virtues of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. B. F. Johnson & Son, Maynard, C. H. Whitney, Concord, H. A. Littlefield, West Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
C. H. Whitney
Concord
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Congress
State Legislature
Jesse Pomeroy
Apsley
Dr. Conrad
Old South Church
Worcester
Conrad
New York
Magdalene Chapter
C. E
Order of the Eastern Star
H. L. Knowles
Malden
Thomas C. Denniston
Janie B. Salisbury
S. Lizzie Hodges
M. Florence Fletcher
Lida Hart
W. B. Currier
Mary Hanna
Matilda Fix
Emma Jones
Adah
Lizzie A. Wilson
Ruth
Annie Whitehead
Esther
Sarah Mullen
Martha Florence Currier
Electa
Mary Flood
Mary A. Clement
Harris A. Clement
Effie I. Morton
Concord Junction
Deputy Hart
Mrs. Howe
Benj. Hardy
J. D. Wilson
L. M. Dodge
la Grippe
Gertie Paytree
Chas. Russell
John Roberts
Ladies’ Union
Hawthorne Chapter
O. E
Campbell
Fraser Knowles
B. and M
Enterprise
Geo. Young
George
Assabet
G. Howard
Miss Maker
Howard
Professor Blood
Grecian Art Tableaux Co
Association Hall
Union Church
Messrs
Burbank and Smith
Charlie Noll
Mr. Noll
Ernest G. Healy
Frank H. Watson
Justin W. Ford
Smith
Laura Bell
Miss. Claflin
Dolly
K. T. McKenzie
Clara Pratt
Mary Harris
Burbank
Reformatory Report
Joseph F. Scott
Massachusetts Reformatory
J. M. Wilson
Unitarian Church
W. E. Feeman
Stowe, Bills & Hawley Shoe Co
Boston Terminal Co
Fletcher
Central Street
E. D. Jewett
Elmer A. Fletcher
Belmont
Arthur L. Fletcher
John C. Holden
Mr. Morse
Jordan, Marsh & Co’s
Beston
Work
Central Mar
M. E. Church
Dr. A. L. Cundall
Felton Street
Lincoln Street
Maple House
L. N. Gilbert
B. F. Keith
Jackie Brown
Keith
Gilbert
Brown
Nevers
Junction
Ikevy
S.C. E
West End Land Co
L. N. Fowler
Plymouth Rock
William ©. Cadwell
Glenwood
Taunton
New England
W. S. Howe & CO
Gaskell & Taylor
R.R. Station
Mass
William F.litchfield
Maynard, Mass
Marlboro
William Dwyer
Timothy Hurley
South Acton
M. Jennie Gates
William G. Barrett
Want
W.b.case
Walter B. Currier
5 Park SQ
Maynard’s Block
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