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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1898
Page
8
Notices urge all material to reach the office by Tuesday night to secure insertion in the current week's issue. Early receipts prevent condensation or delay of articles and may be left with T. F. Newton for processing.
South Acton reports Rev Dusseault sermon and a village singing school invitation at the Unitarian vestry. Geo Conant moved from Acton. J. P. Fletcher receives a past regent jewel. Miss Jennie Tuttle cared for by her ailing father Varnum Tuttle. Primary school enrollment tops 50 with Miss Greenwood as new teacher. Daughters of the Revolution receive a carved gavel from Reuben L. Reed. Acton lodge officers installed by New England Order of Protection. Hudson lodge officers installed by Dusseault. T. T. & T. minstrels draw 200-plus crowd with Cake Walk winner duo Miss and Mr Bones. Thos McGreen, father of James McGreen, killed Jan 14 at Bellows Falls by a mail train. body found in water, 73 years old.
Warren Houghton has been ill from neuralgia. Cold night described after a tire failure Monday. Mrs Wm Russell of Hubbardston visits niece Mrs O W Mead. Mrs Mary Knowlton improving after illness. Fred W. Gray back home at W O Holden’s. Chicken pox affects local children. Baptist church meetings to continue one more week under Rev Seth K Mitchell. A teacher misheard a child’s reply about being smart for his age. Coburn & Co changes hands. Fred L Whitcomb among new conductors. Chas Woodward of Boxboro auctioning 38 cows and heifers, one bull, hay and fodder, gluten meal, provender. sale Jan 27 at 10. Cart spooked Luke Blanchard’s farmhorses near A F Blanchard’s. W R C post 62 installs officers Jan 12. detailed list of officers and installing officer Mrs Mary Gilman of Boston. banquet held.
Mrs Bertha M Lowden of South Acton expresses gratitude for a lamp given by the Universalist society and U P C union. The lamp symbolizes cherished friendship and community support.
Congregational church led by Rev W R Buxton holds services at 10 30 a m Sunday school at 11 45 a m Y P S C E at 6 15 p m and praise and preaching at 7 00 p m prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m First Universalist church South Acton Mass with Rev Wm F Dusseault pastor offers 10 30 a m morning service 11 45 a m Sunday school and Y P C U at 7 p m Pews free to all.
South Acton locals advertise items for sale including Shiners by W F Skelton on Maple Street. Boots shoes and rubbers repaired by J Carter. A custom built pung sleigh for one or two horses, lightly used, offered by L V Clough of South Acton Massachusetts.
J Rufus Wales permits the Boston Public Library to test his binding patent on a large collection of books. He has submitted the invention to two leading Boston binders who endorse it as a good invention.
Judge Dallas today affirmed the sentence of John D. Hart in the Laurada filibuster case. Hart, principal owner of the Hart line of steamers, was convicted last year of aiding a filibustering expedition and sentenced to two years in prison plus a $500 fine and costs. Hart appealed, and the appellate court upheld the district court’s verdict.
The advertisement touts Bucklen arnica salve as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Price is 25 cents per box and it's sold by B F Johnson & Son in Maynard and Jno C Friend in Concord.
West Acton locals shop at Littlefield for butter tubs and pound prices, cottons and sheeting in brown and black, ladies night robes and underwear from Miss Armstrong, diaries, account books, and flour. Brand names include Swans Down Urbans best Pillsbury and White Dove.
Mrs Mary A. Livermore offers a new illustrated memoir sold by subscription in town. Local agent is Mrs Eugene J Hall.
At last Friday's auction in Lincoln the Johnston Lumber Co of Marlboro secured the wood and timber from the Jones woodlot while Thaddeus P. Dickson of Charlestown bought the land.
Aug J Bogel of Shreveport and J F Campbell of Safford vouch for Dr King’s New Discovery as a reliable cure for coughs colds and consumption. The remedy has a 25 year track record and is publicly offered for free trials at local drug stores in Concord and surrounding towns.
An order aims to secure insertion in the same week's issue. An earlier receipt protects against condensation or delays of news, advertising material, and subscriptions can be left with A. L. Noyes at the post office.
Acton residents greet visitors at North Acton and other town news. An auction in Wayland for Walter Adams estate sale to begin Jan 31 1898 at 9 am includes farming tools cattle horses and hay with cash terms. A second sale Feb est at 9 am will offer household furnishings. The farm lies two miles from Wayland Centre with nearby transport links. all items sold to settle the estate.
Memorial church welcomes George F. Howe as new janitor succeeding Asahel Ellins. A South Sudbury mining venture forms with James Fair as president. Grist mill management may change. Samuel B. Rogers improves but stays home. Pomona Grange profits from recent meeting. Sudbury Improvement Association elects officers Leonard Richardson Rufus Hurlbert Arthur Burr. Second Sunday in February set for Methodist church dedication. Edwin A. Conant, longtime North Sudbury postmaster, dies at 67 after resigning for health reasons. funeral led by Rev Seaman.
Several Hudson residents attended the mask hall at Shirley last Friday. Miss Mary Gill of High Street is sick this week and Miss Jennie Bean filled in. John Moore on Berlin road is ill, with Renopost G A R members visiting. George Gates of Koughton's express has a stiff neck. John F. Dolan helped by scraping snow from Solon Wood's crosswalk after the storm. A torch exploded at the Boston and Maine roundhouse but caused little damage. Hugh McVey left for Field and Vanson's minstrel show, aiming to join in Memphis on Wednesday. Robert C. Surrington injured his back trying to save eggs during a fall on Pope Street. he will be housebound for some time. Eggs survived the yard tumble undamaged.
The advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a seasonless medicine ideal for languor and liver sluggishness. It claims swift relief from headache indigestion and constipation and notes the product helps counter malaria poisons. Priced at 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle from B F Cord.
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