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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
8
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In South Acton Fred. Peoniman wed last Saturday night. H. W. Smiths family leaves for a two months vacation down east Tuesday. Letters dated July 2 addressed to Mrs. Thomas McCrossin and J. B. Neilson. Mrs. J. W. Bixby in poor health. C. A. Hodges and family back from vacation. Universalist lawn party next week near the church. Hastings & Co. lease Fitchburg railroad woodshed for coal business. Pear blossoms appear on this year’s growth. Regent T. F. Newton visits Wekepeke council Royal Arcanum of Clinton. Bicycle club plans July 4 ace event. start at 5 oclock. Rev. H. W. Smith preaches on loyalty to principles. large congregation. Miss Jennie Tuttle home for vacation. sister at Harvard. Local readers urged to learn the new law. Quiet at southeast town. old trouble settled. Two Acton high school graduates pass Framingham normal exam. Frank Hosmer names his home Sun Shine Villa. Jr. W. Aldrich’s runaway near West Acton. no injuries. Body of Lottie Haynes arrives. she has long suffered mental illness. Funeral at Henry Maynard’s Friday. Barna Snow to speak for Boston Seaman’s Friend Society at Congregational church Sunday evening. collection to follow. Congregational morning service. universalist notes and church announcements. For sale Hotel American House in the village. apply to Fred H. Lewis.
The week ending July 2 1894 sees copious rains northern New England with high temperatures boosting crop growth while southern regions suffer drought. Corn tobacco and haying vary by state with frost damage in Windham and Rockingham counties and fruit trees showing losses in parts of New Hampshire Maine and Massachusetts.
The installation of Rev. Bernard Copping as pastor of the Congregational church at the centre was held on Thursday June 28 with a council from multiple area churches and colleges. The ceremony featured sermons prayers and a benediction followed by a cordial welcome from neighboring denominations.
Boston reports that after a delay Governor signed the Meigs subway bill and the legislature was prorogued until the day before the first Wednesday in January 1895. The Senate rejected an investigation into ward 17 election, and cheers rang as members left for home. Secretary Olin noted 546 acts signed during the session.
The new state law, effective July 19, repeals prior provisions and bans riding bicycles or tricycles without a permit in public highways, townways, streets, squares or parks at speeds over a specified limit. Riders must use a suitable alarm bell after sunset or risk fines up to $20 plus damages for any harm caused.
All matter must reach the office by Tuesday night to appear in the same week issue. Early receipt helps prevent condensation or delay of articles. News advertising, mail and subscriptions may be left with A. L. Noyes at the post office.
United States Ambassador Eustis in Paris announces no Fourth of July celebration at the American embassy this year due to the mourning in France. The decision reflects diplomatic sensitivity amid recent French calamities.
A large general mills and finishing shop of the Vermont Central company at Proctor, Rutland, is on fire. The city has dispatched a steamer and called for help as flames threaten adjoining structures.
In Marlboro a daughter was born to Mrs William Brennan on June 27. A son was born to Mrs Albert Rickaby on June 28. A son was born to Mrs Arthur Sawyer on June 24. A son was born to Mrs L A Noyes on June 23. A daughter was born to Mrs Timothy Hoolihan on June 28. A daughter was born to Mrs Joseph Temple on June 23 at Greenwood Street. A daughter was born to Mrs Charles Lizotte on July 2.
In Marlboro a double notice records marriages by Rev J O Genest on July 2 uniting Nelson Gravelin and Clara Leblanc and by Rev S B Sweetser on June 30 uniting Chester W Smith and Lizzie Gertrude Moody both residents of the city.
A rapid compilation reports a Memphis area hurricane destroying $18000 of property, Keene NH mail boxes broken into, 5 heat deaths in New Orleans area, heat and sunstroke cases in Boston area hospitals, and a large fire of $85000 in East Boston. Also noted are a French amnesty demand, Hong Kong plague deaths, a Boston charity subscription swindle arrest in Rockville CT, a fatal laudanum dose in Manchester NH, and a train accident injuring Michael Whalen of Waterbury CT. CAPE MAY Italia n workers strike for unpaid wages on the South Jersey railroad alerting police to potential violence.
The Philadelphia and Reading railroad again defaulted on the semi annual interest of its 4 percent general mortgage bonds. The due payments of about 800000 dollars were for January and July, and the default was not unexpected.
The body of Benjamin Davis, a Warren resident, was found floating in the river at Providence. Heavy stones in his clothing and prior threats of self harm suggest suicide. The death is under investigation by local authorities.
Skowhegan Maine residents approve a measure by 497 to 7 to raise 10 000 dollars for building an electric railroad five miles to Norridgewock. The vote reflects strong local support for the project.
CoxstanTinor reports July 3 that information has reached about a fighting incident involving Syria with around 400 killed and many injured. Details and exact locations remain unclear while officials assess the humanitarian impact and potential international repercussions.
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