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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
4
The Princeton team is proclaimed easily the college champion on the diamond as the issue notes a strong season and recent performance. The item references cycling business and bicycle shoe patents, a short week, and local social observations tied to a stormy period. Also noted are remarks about a Yale ivy sensation linked to Rev. Mr. Twitchell and a sharp comment on a prominent boxing figure Sharkey.
If the third rail for electric traction is widely adopted, fewer warning signs will be needed. The Weary Wagglers would stay away from the dangerous conductor, reducing the current hazard and simplifying station safety.
Representative John L. Bates of East Boston stands as the leading candidate for speaker next winter. The Enterprise notes his name appeared beside Representative Bennett of this district last spring in the libel bill vote, both voting on the right side. Attendees at the Sudbury celebration June 17 recall Bates as a fine orator.
In a prize scientific essay at a New England college the name Roentgen was pronounced Rent-gen with a hard g rather than Re ent gen. The speaker emphasized the common mispronunciation and settled on a simpler form.
The Chicago Times-Herald criticizes state politics calling for God save Illinois and notes the Republicans nominate John R. Tanner while the Democrats back John P. Altgeld. The paper endorses a strong stance against the political scene.
The piece opines on cycling health, social change, and public behavior. It notes that slower, lawful riding suits modern urban life and urges considerate passing of horses, while commenting on fashion, gender roles, and street etiquette of cyclists. It mocks overly harsh treatment of cyclists and cites a specific incident involving Reed in Ohio.
The text notes that Carlo Gatti popularized penny ice in London and earned about £4000 yearly from street sales. It cites a Thames police court case where a vender doubled profits selling ice cream at 8 shillings, cost 1 shilling, a 700 percent return. Seasonality shifts hawkers to fruits or baked chestnuts.
Deadline set for Tuesday night to allow insertion in the same week edition. Early submissions prevent condensation or delays. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Acton items report trades, church events, and a funeral. Albert Willis begins a trade in Boston while Frank Harris works on Mrs Tolmans house. The Acton Royal Arcanum to take a new member next Tuesday if weather permits. A fire at Nelson Tenney’s house caused damage 25 dollars. Obituary for George A. Clough 22 of Acton. Proximity notices include post office uncalled letters and local church services. Various visits and community events are noted.
Misses Elvira and Orvie Clark visit relatives in the Catskills and will be away for some time. Sudbury adopts a record tax rate of 16.30 per thousand, up from 9 last year. Superintendent Harrison G. Fay visits his mother in Connecticut. Brother Alfred C. and his wife travel from Circleville, Ohio, to Massachusetts for teaching duties. Three youths are arraigned in South Framingham for arson at the James Riley estate in North Sudbury, fire dated Sunday September 1, 1895 at 5 30 AM.
Marlboro Rubber Co operates six branches in St Augustine Bar Harbor Northeast Harbor Mt Desert Cottage City Nantucket plus its city shop. Company foresees strong season with reduced loafing by Barnard and Wheeler. De Witts Early Risers marketed as gentle effective cure for indigestion and constipation. Advertisers include B F Johnson & Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield West Acton.
John Driscoll of Harriman’s New Method laundry is confined to his house after being threatened with typhoid fever. The shop has laundered over 26,000 bosom shirts in a week, more than 400 above any prior week.
Miss Alice M. Mitchell daughter of Mrs. Alice Mitchell married Henry Werner of Marlboro Tuesday forenoon at St. Bridget's Church. Rev. Fr. Crowe officiated. The couple left for a Maine tour after a wedding breakfast at the bride's home. Rice and old shoes greeted them at departure.
Cabbage plants offered by A. L. Silloway in 8000 plant lots. Fireworks stocked by S. S. Strout and J. B. Deane advertise a large assortment at low prices. Chinese Laundry on Summer St sells firecrackers and torpedoes. A new 6 room tenement for rent is listed, inquiring at Summer St residence of Jos. Roberts.
At a June 23 1896 meeting of the I O G T lodge in Maynard the resolutions note the death of brother Frank Clough. They express sorrow at his loss and commend his family to divine care. The charter will be draped in mourning for 30 days and the resolutions printed in the Maynard Enterprise. Committee on Resolutions: George P Hartman, W H Gurrerinee, Gavin Taylor. Maynard July 1 1896.
Fitchburg railroad schedules July 4 events at Lake Walden include a swimming contest and a 4 p m single scull race with America’s fastest oarsmen. Evening dancing follows. Fare reductions from Marlboro 50 cents round trip. Hudson 45, Rockbottom 40, Maynard 35, South Acton 25, Concord Junction 20, Concord 15 cents.
At Marlboro Junction the establishment of Charles C. Huse may be found and there you can have a new top put on your carriage the dasher recovered cushions made of any kind of carriage trimming done at reasonable rates Pass the good word along the line Piles can be quickly cured without an operation by simply applying DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve B F Johnson Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield West Acton
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