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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
5
Local notes report pensions granted to Ann Connolly and life events for residents like Ernest Daniels and C. T. Jackson. Visits by Miss Lila Sprague and Miss Mary Lane noted alongside church services by Rev Benj Bulkely. Committee installs officers, debates at high school, and a February Knights of Columbus room opening announced.
The text notes widespread enjoyment of a drink made from specific material. It mentions one and two pound cans sealed with a seal and guarantee of perfection, suggesting strong consumer confidence in product quality.
Wanted a woman to assist an invalid lady about four hours daily in household duties. Special sale of writing paper at F. B. Chase. Wood work and furniture repair services offered by Charles Sargent opposite the Post Office. E K Hunt offers 35 pallets for sale. For sale a pony suitable for butcher grocer or milkman. Farm listings: 40 acres near town priced at 5000 with 8 room house. 7 acres on Monument Street priced 33500. Towle and Kent offer old Rice Corn popper preserved ginger and fresh nuts. H L Whitcomb authorized agent for Noyes Brothers laundry. Any goods left before Tuesday noon will be returned Friday afternoon.
Annie Clements, 24, colored, is jailed for assaulting her mother Eliza Clements, 60, with a razor after threats to cut her throat. Mrs. Clements fled the house at 1 am following a drunken argument and collapsed against a fence. medical aid was rendered.
Boston bills seek widows of soldiers tax relief up to 2000 with estate cap of 5000. Other measures empower police chiefs to admit arrests for minor offenses to bail without fees. Proposals also redefine veteran status and require mass caucus nomination for municipal candidates.
The Old Concord post G A R installed its officers last Thursday in the hall. John W. Kimball of Fitchburg officiated as installing officer and then spoke as state auditor. Bowker led the meeting with remarks, Captain Charles Prescott of the Sons of Veterans added comments, followed by a light collation. The officers listed include Geo M Bowker S V C and Geo Gray reappointed adjutant.
Churches listed Rev Loren B. McDonald Trinity Church Rev Henry King Hannah Trinitarian Congregational Rev Geo A Tewksbury Scandinavian M E Church Rev P Anderson Week ending Jan 17 1998 weather report from Fred Tower observer with temperatures 33 high 10 low 30.8 mean 30.8 precipitation 0.41 inches and 2.2 inches of snowfall
C E Brown is closing his store and slashing stock prices. Large markdowns await buyers as every item is marked down before the business goes out of trade. Exam ine the remaining selection and seize the chance while parts last.
In Franklin Indiana a college class clash between seniors and sophomores versus juniors and freshmen escalated when the junior flag flew over the campus. The fray spread to the courthouse park with about 100 students, injuries, damaged property including a $50,000 telescope, and a large crowd watching before officers restored order.
In Angona Italy on Tuesday bread riots reappeared after participants were expelled from town. Cavalry dispersed the crowd outside the gates and rioters wrecked a grain dealer’s country house, which troops soon burned out and dispersed about fifty arrests followed. Military bakers distribute bread to those without food.
Denver report from January 19 notes alderman Solder introduces measures amid store newspaper tensions. One bill would bar hiring children under a certain age in shops and factories, another would require seating for female workers at work. Labor leaders plan to use a caucus to push the measure forward.
The prisons committee visited the reformatory on Tuesday. A lively few weeks ahead includes a Boston Women’s Philharmonic concert under Union church auspices. G. A. R. members attended Old Concord post officers’ installation. Upcoming items include club meetings, a turkey supper, and dances. The fifth annual mask ball drew 75 couples with prizes for best costumes won by Miss Hettie Harris and Benj Holmes.
Mrs James S. Howard of Joncord Junction thanks friends neighbors and fellow workers including Odd Fellows for their kindness during illness and death and for the flowers. January 11, 1898.
Union church led by Rev. W. W. Campbell holds Sunday morning service at 10 30. Sunday school at 11 50 with P S C at 6 p m and evening service at 7 p m.
We announce additions to our store fixtures and stock to boost display and business. For sale cheap two parlor stores apply to W. Q. Tolman 6 Assabet avenue Reformatory Station. Tolet An 8 room house on Main street near the harness factory. Apply to Jeremiah Sheehan.
In a Concord era piece by S Harwood farms in Concord Acton Carlisle Wayland and Shirley are noted as places connected to The Story of a Pine Board. The article chronicles logs from forest to mill describing the slit carriage nigger setter and sawyers, noting dangers and speeds of the parrow carriage with workers racing along a 20 foot rail and handling 168000 feet a day about 31 miles.
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