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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1893
Page
8
A partial excerpt discusses securing insertion of an issue within the same week and notes that an earlier receipt prevents condensation or delay of articles. It mentions T. F. Newton as the contact for news, advertising matter, and subscriptions.
South Acton notes report visits by Ida Hapgood and Alvin Lothrop party from Washington, a July 1 birth, Stearns return from Grand Rapids, fireworks display at Mrs. M. E. Lathrop, Fourth of July parade scenes, horse race at Ayer, Ella Sibley wed Jerry Ingham, and a pleasant Richardson Clough wedding at Maynard Street. Also mentions Stow and Acton participation in Charlestown celebration and a canteen relic from 1776. Summaries of small-town gatherings, rescues, and local happenings conclude with jewelry ad.
Mrs. Cornelia M. Thomas of St Paul is arrested for allegedly stealing $1,000 from her sister Mrs. Mary D. Phillips of Seattle. The accusation arose after Mrs Phillips dreamed Thomas had hidden part of her cash in the dress lining. A search found $1,000 missing. $1,000 of the stolen bills were found sewn into a belt worn by Thomas.
Governor Brown sent a formal request to Commander Leary to be in Annapolis on January 9 to receive a gold chronometer watch voted by the land legislature for his conduct at Samoa. The timepiece with chain cost $600. Leary is currently stationed at Portsmouth Virginia.
A Millersburg Indiana farmer, Neal Dow, bored for water and hit a four foot vein of good coal at a depth of seventy five feet. The find promises to aid local energy needs and could impact farming operations in the area.
Local endorsements tout Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. J B Wilson of Sharpsburg credits it with saving his wife from pneumonia after other remedies failed. Robert Barber of Cooksport reports major relief from lung trouble. Free trials at B F Johnson & Son’s Drug Store Maynard and Jr. Cigo Concord. Large bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
Commentary by Rev D M Stearns on Paul and Silas in Philippi. Persecution, imprisonment, the jailer’s conversion, and the call to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved. The piece links sufferings for Christ to divine deliverance and salvation for households.
A chaotic fireworks episode left dozens injured across Boston area. Patrick Doherty of 97 Tyler Street and John Ryan of 5 Columbia Place endured blows while on streets Harrison Avenue and nearby. Multiple workers including Vane Van Camp, Edward Damon, and others suffered burns, gunshot wounds, or lost fingers from cannons, blanks, and accidental blasts. Martha J. Mace was struck in the arm, with the source of the shot unknown and police baffled.
On July 4 Newburyport held a civic celebration including the unveiling of a William Lloyd Garrison statue in Brown Square. The gift from William H. Swasey honors the abolitionist, with model by D. M. French and plaster cast by John H. A. Wallhausen of New York, and bronze casting by Henry Bonnard Bronze Co. of New York.
In Bridgeport, July 5, a P. T. Barnum statue was unveiled before about 11,000 people. A parade featured military and civic groups as local National Guard units and Grand Army posts joined the ceremony.
Boston police arrest Frank Q. Blake of Keene New Hampshire for suspected larceny of gold pens. He was caught pawning the items, some marked W. E. Rice Keene.
PORTLAND Me July 5 Hotel Waldo on Little Chebeague island was destroyed by fire yesterday. None of the furniture was saved and all guests escaped without injury. Loss is estimated at 35000 dollars.
A roundup of brief items: a Worcester boy killed by an accidental shooting. Lieutenant Peary’s Falcon arrives in Boston harbor. a cyclone in North Jay Maine destroys Dana Coolidge’s barn and stable. Robert McIntosh dies of heart disease while bathing in South Boston. a 3 year-old girl killed by an electric car in Lowell. Robert D. Collins found dead near See Brook New Hampshire, likely from a fit. George Westwood drowns bathing at Salisbury Beach. Patrick Ward, a 16 year-old Irish immigrant, identified as the Springfield electric car accident victim. a Thunder Bay area thunderstorm hits Thompson Bros. stable in Auburn Maine, fire destroys the structure. Patrick Carey, a noted Toland county criminal, captured in Connecticut. the freight steamer Chelsea runs ashore near New London but is hauled off with no major damage.
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