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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1901
Page
7
A hunter claimed a surprising encounter with three bears chasing him to a hotel. Next day bore tracks of various sizes were found in the marsh, confirming some part of the tale though the bears had escaped pursuit.
A fragment explores what happens to ships that sink at sea asking whether wrecks rest at the seabed or stay suspended beneath the surface. The write up notes a burned curiosity about water compression and the physics of sinking vessels.
A London library possesses a collection of human bones for lending at a fee of 15 shillings and a deposit of five pounds. The notice outlines the terms for borrowing from this macabre archive.
A garbled 19th century note describes animals reacting to weather, mentioning a frog climbing a ladder to warn of rain and a spider whose central web indicates a coming storm. The text blends anecdote with atmospheric folk signs and hints at seasonal forecasting methods.
France and Spinney present the Patrician shoe, priced at a level equal to or better than any $5.00 shoe. They claim the design and quality surpass prior market options while maintaining a remarkably low price. The emphasis is on unbeatable value and distinctive engineering.
The advertisement touts all leather shoes with top grade skins including kid, calf, and patent leathers. Chrome tanned Vici and oak tanned soles feature hand sewn welts and flexible construction for comfort and durability. Styles are varied for indoor and outdoor use with durable, handsome finishes.
In a brief notice the Central Dry Goods Co of Waltham Massachusetts outlines steam heating specifications for its building at 107 Moody Street. The document cites a depth of about a mile for the installation work and references related electrical and heating installations.
George Gray former commander of Old Concord Post G A R died at his Walden Street home after a brief illness. He served in the 20th Massachusetts regiment during the Civil War and remained active in G A R affairs and his church. Funeral from Trinity Church with G A R honors and at grave a volley and taps. He leaves a widow and two children in California and Atlantic.
An innovation in the Lyceum course drew strong curiosity and broad approval. The first night filled the hall to capacity with laughter and applause, and no offense was found in the performance. The chorus, end men, and interlocutor received hearty praise for bright music and engaging numbers.
The Concord Lyceum Minstrels delivered a successful second night with strong numbers led by Towle and Davis. Coon Hush duet by the Davis brothers and Maria Jackson by Calef drew broad acclaim as Mrs. Day of Hudson wore a red dress enhancing the finale cakewalk. Ushers Hall Howard and Jackson aided, with Morrell on piano and McWalter and Pagean in instrumental support.
Concord items report George Lee preparing to move to Whitman with his wife 88 year old Mrs. Lee ill on Ac ton road. Thomas Curry travels to New York to ship ferro ot. Benjamin Hardy visits J D Wilson family after Sunday. Concord lodge I C C Fi sends tapes to lodge B F Loring sells milk business to Boston Association. Union church prayer week attendance noted. Chaplain Wm J Batt and others involved.
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