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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
8
Notices urge all submissions reach the publication office by Tuesday night to appear in the same week’s issue. Early delivery helps prevent delay or condensation. News, advertising, and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Local church suppers and roll calls highlighted the week in South Acton. Rev W F Dusseault preached well and led lodge installations. W R Buxton announced next Sunday’s sermon on foreign policy ethics. a Diorama and Musical Mirror show was planned. the milk company's ice house project progressed despite rain. the late F D Walcott was laid to rest at Mount Hope with local clergy officiating.
Classified items from South Acton locals include a grand square piano for inquiry to Mrs James, contact Mrs Chas M Kimball for a live-in child care position, J. Carter repairing boots shoes and rubbers, a cheap sale, and a custom built pung sleigh for one or two horses by L. V. Clough of South Acton Massachusetts.
Congregational church notes list Rev W R Buxton as pastor with services at 10 30 p m Sunday school 11 45 a m and praise and preaching at 7 p m. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m. First Universalist church South Acton Mass lists Rev Wm F Dusseault with morning service 10 30 a m Sunday school 11 45 a m Y P CG U meeting at 7 p m. Pews are free to all.
Buchklen's Arnica Salve marketed as cure all for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied priced at 25 cents a box sold by B F Johnson & Son Maynard and Jno C Friend Concord druggists.
The steady liar recounts a harsh tale about a man in Indiana said to own a wooden leg carved from willow. He claims the father used the prosthetic in hopes it would grow with his son who lost a leg at a sawmill. The anecdote appears as a sharp, moralizing remark in a Cincinnati Enquirer reminiscence.
Sweden and Norway report strong trade with the United States, citing cod liver oil and matches as principal export items. The line between commerce and daily life appears as these goods move steadily across the Atlantic market.
A note on heritage argues that the term Gypsies reflects an Indian origin rather than a link to Egypt, challenging common assumptions about their roots.
In Schenectady Charles McCoy stepped forward during The Pacific Mail to issue a formal challenge to Robert Fitzsimmons and James J. Corbett. He proposed a world championship bout for 10 000 dollars per side and a total purse of 25 000 dollars.
An earlier receipt will ensure against condensation or delay of articles. News, advertising, and subscriptions may be left with A. L. Noyes at the post office to secure insertion in the issue of the same week.
At a Tuesday meeting of the Republican town committee in the lower town hall E F Conant was named chairman H F Tuttle was chosen see F S Whitcomb is treasurer A Village Improvement Society program featured A J Leach gave an engaging lecture Mrs KE Conant performed selections and the Village orchestra provided music.
Waldo Littlefield enhances his carriage repository with paint. Rev Mitchell has left for Stow where chapel meetings are held. A Littlefield hall dance drew about 45 couples from surrounding towns. Cephas Hoar died in Norwood from a paralytic shock. his wife is a daughter of Thomas Lawrence. Funeral attended by Geo Reed and Mrs Augusta Whitcomb. Rev G S Shaw of Ashby was ill in Stow then brought home. improving. Winona Rebekah lodge installed with officers listed. some absent due to sickness. Woman's club met at Mrs O W Mead’s. papers on Historical Monuments of France and French Painters led by Miss Nellie Hall and Miss Laura Brown. Mrs Albertie Mead and others attended with solos and a meal.
In Rochester last night the McCarthy Bonner fight at Rienzi Athletic Club ended in a 19th round draw after police stopped the bout. Bonner sustained a near-closed left eye while McCarthy showed strong defense and controlled much of the action. Referee Tommy Dixon ruled the fight a draw with no serious injuries reported.
Eight people died in a Spokane fire at the Great Eastern block on January 26 with nine feared dead. Names include Miss Alice Wilson 18 Maud Wilson five Rose Smith 20 Miss H G Davis Nebraska City Neb and W B Gordon a mining engineer. Mrs Cora Peters and daughters ages 9 and 7 and possibly her son 12 also perished. Mrs Davis and daughter lived on the fourth floor and were cut off from stairs and fire escape. Firemen failed to lift ladders due to tangled wires. Mr Pronger descended to guide firemen then helped Mrs Pronger to safety while Mrs Davis fell from the second floor to the pavement.
Spanish editors call the Maine incident unwarranted provocation while urging Havana restraint. They warn the Maine’s presence may provoke conflict and doubt U S friendliness though many favor prudence and honor. Spanish papers note Long’s explanation and condemn the timing as aiding the insurgents.
West Acton locals see Clinton wall trunks corsets and robes at Miss Armstrongs while Littlefield’s advertises dry trash wood delivery and plant products. A jovial dance returns to Littlefield’s Hall Saturday night January 29 under same management and music, promising a good time.
In Washington on January 26 the house judiciary committee heard the South Carolina dispensary bill. Senator Tillman and State Sterney Barber argued for the bill, which had already passed the senate, contending states may regulate traffic within borders. J P K Bryan opposed, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of interstate commerce law, saying single state laws harming others contradict the constitution.
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