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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
5
The note states continued markdown sale policy with no expected profit this season. It emphasizes keeping clerks employed and obtaining value for existing inventory rather than profit. The tone reflects cautious business cost cutting and staff retention aims.
A long list of textile prices from mills including cream flannel and muslin with per yard prices and lots. Local ads reference pillow cases sheets and damask values. Community notes mention social clubs, dances, and meetings at Barrett mill and Concord National Bank. Several residents and events listed with brief updates on travel, guests, and upcoming concerts.
The Colonial hosted a sleighing party and Prescott Keyes entertained his social circle on Main Street. Harmony lodge A O U W members visited the West lodge. Margaret Lothrop hosts a nehe on Saturday Jan 27 for Boston and Cambridge friends. A Concord grange play cast is announced. Gilbert Hall and Winthrop Wood hosted a whist party Thursday. William Lincoln Smith read a paper on Modern Mythology.
Miss Margaret Blanchard and Henry Francis Smith Jr wed Tuesday at four in the Unitarian church. The church wore Christmas greens and fir trees as Francis T. Jackson played the organ. The bride wore silk net over white silk with a duchess lace veil and carried bride roses. Best man was B Farnham Smith. ushers included John Walker Morse and Theodore L. Smith. The couple will reside at the bride’s home after a weeklong honeymoon.
The Company I committee to form a permanent Spanish War Veterans group met at the Armory Tuesday to finalize plans for the banquet and reunion on the 20th. About 50 have signified interest in joining the permanent organization and over 60 guests are expected, possibly shifting the banquet to the Armory from the Colonial. Three pieces of music are planned, with Rev. Loren B. MacDonald Harvey Wheeler George M. Bowker Capt. John L. Gilmore E. J. Bartlett and A P Cham among invited guests.
Berlain and Chas. W. Prescott were unable to accept. Samuel Hoar E. W. Emerson and Dwight L. Rodgers were unable to accept.
Next Sunday January 2 the American Board marks a national Sunday School Missionary Day. At the Trinitarian church the morning service becomes a Sabbath school service with all members expected in reserved seats. Rev. Francis M. Price of Micronesia will preach as the general service remains with the pastor. The day aims to involve all ages and invites broad attendance.
An advertisement by J D Murray invites customers to call for occasional needs instead of going to Boston. The copy notes new side boards hall stands and book cases in the furniture department and renewed tinware in kitchen furnishings with no chores involved.
Multiple small ads offer a bay mare for sale, barber and hairdresser services, pickerel bait, check-books, horse clipping, and antique furniture and crockery for sale. Mentions Dr Cleaves on Main Street, Joe the Barber on Walden Street, H C Derby, Tut tle's stable, A Bouvier, J Kulesar Concord Antique Rooms, and Concord Monument Street listings.
In St John's on January 17 authorities confirm the wrecked steamer in St Marys bay is likely the Helgoland owned by the Dutch American Petroleum Co. Seven bodies have been recovered ashore and five more are in the wreckage as rescuers await smoother seas. A flag with blue white and red and R signals the company.
Geo W Young improves while Payson and Mrs. White gain. Local concerts and choral events draw crowds. Acton saddle incidents, lodge installations, and a fine turkey supper are reported. Lizzie Meade at Association hall and Concord Lodge officers installed. Public opposition to Fitchburg R R lease grows amid consolidation talks and electric road rumors in the region.
Dart's carries Heinz malt vinegar and sweet pickles. Jensen at McWalter's shoe store offers custom repair services. Geo E Clapp conducts watch clock and jewelry repairs. Designer subscription coupons at Mrs Poufsign's. Variety store promises deep dry goods discounts and bargains. Mrs Poulson advertises heavy underwear stockings skirts and mittens for cold weather.
War department officials offer little explanation for General Wheeler’s return to the United States. The report is admitted as correct. General Otis cannot satisfy Wheeler with a field assignment in Manila and he is unwilling to continue service there.
The past 24 hours brought light rain or snow to lake regions New England and the middle Missouri valley. A storm appears forming in the west gulf but its strength and path remain uncertain. New England expects generally fair weather with a slight temperature fall. Brisk northeasterly winds will affect the north Atlantic coast.
Local shop details a wide range of grocery items with per unit and bulk prices. Items include flour 4.50 per barrel, 60 cents for 1-8 paper sack, coffee and tea options, oats, shredded wheat, cocoa, soaps, and household furniture ads. Also promotes cheaper couches and Morris chairs with sale prices and shows carpet samples and center tables.
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