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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
8
Notices request materials reach the purification office by Tuesday night to ensure inclusion in the same week’s issue. Earlier receipts prevent condensation or delay. articles, advertising material and subscriptions may be left with A. L. Noyes at the post office.
Miss Maud Libbey visits town while Mrs F J Barker stays in Waltham. Several residents, including A L Noyes and Mrs S A Dorrison, suffer ailments. A Turkey supper is planned at the town hall Thursday evening. Columbia Whist club met at Dr Barker’s with a good time reported. Post office letters remain for Etta Kelly and Frank Esten. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers advertised by local merchants.
West Acton reports widespread illness described as epidemic and grip with Mrs. Holt and others affected. A February old folks concert is advertised, and Rev N Thompson visits A F Blanchard. The Woman's Club met with Hattie Davis and Ida McGregor papers read by Mrs Albert Littlefield. Creighton Shoe ad and bells of local shops advertised with social events at Durkee home and Littlefield hall. The piece lists lodge officers and a tin wedding anniversary with souvenirs and dancing.
Notice warns all material must reach the publication office by Tuesday night to be included in that week’s issue. Early submission helps prevent condensation or delay. News and ads and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Local notices list stock-taking start by Tuttle Jones Wetherbee and an Acton council meeting. Proposals include a Greenland lecture by Geo W Barton at the Congregational church, a union Y P C U meeting, and Buxton sermon topics. Also reported are two church services, a grass fire near Foley and a mowing fire at Molain, with praise for the Christian Endeavor rally.Shiners for sale by W F Skelton on Maple street.
National Woman's Suffrage Congress heard Susan B. Anthony report California progress with hopes for defeated amendments being revived. Anna Howard Shaw and Laura Clay highlighted state gains in boards and social legislation. The report also covered the Learoyd poisoning trial, death of Rev. Lloyd Blodgett, a failed Diamond Island fortifications contract, Maine bills, Portsmouth police dispute, Cheyenne postal theft case, and Concord inaugurations.
Almanac entry for Wednesday January 27 notes sunrise at 7 02, sunset at 4 63 and day length nine hours fifty one minutes. Moon rises 2 30 a m and full sea at 6 a m and 6 30 p m. Forecast generalily fair with northwesterly winds and slightly colder conditions in the northern portion.
Edward R. Lemon of Dover, N H, owner of Sawyer woolen mills, buys the Wayside Inn in Sudbury to preserve its colonial legacy and reside there. Former Marlboro mayor S H Howe and ex Alderman Homer Rogers resist speculation while repairs already done are noted. The landmark, built in the early 1700s, hosted Lafayette Washington Longfellow and soldiers. Lemon plans to harmonize antique paintings and furniture with the historic setting and keep the inn open for public visits.
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