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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
1
All matter must reach the office by Tuesday night to appear in the same week issue. Early receipts avoid condensation or delay. News ads or subscriptions may be left with C H Persons Riverside block and subscriptions at J B Deane Loewe block.
Maynard reports a string of local happenings including picnics, visits by Dr Shattuck and Myron Hinckley, a gun club shoot with scores, new flags raised, and return from camps. The Maynard high school graduation, grammar school graduates, and Primrose club social at Mrs Garlick’s surprise visit are noted along with plans for a lawn party and the lack of public Fourth fireworks. The Epworth league picnic at Nagog and town celebrations receive emphasis.
Miss Elizabeth Hoar lies dangerously ill with pneumonia. A tea for Mr Ives of Cambridge was hosted by Miss Eleanor Goodwin. Elizabeth Reynolds visits cousin Miss Lucy Richardson. William Buttrick of Worcester spent the Fourth with his parents. The Fourth saw heat above 100 degrees in places. The Sixth Scouts did not leave Camp Alger as rumored. Fireworks were set off near Mr Bowker’s on Massachusetts Ave. A tea was given at the Concord Golf Club clubhouse. Mrs Allen and Mrs Webster assisted. Master Murray Ballou injured his foot by falling ice but continued celebrating. The Lexington golf club was defeated by Concord golf club 14 holes. question raised about form. William Hildeburn rejoined Company I at Camp Alger after mumps. D. F. Potter guarded the new Orthodox church bell. Funeral services for Mr Wheeler were held. Rev Loren B. Macdonald officiated. Charles Craig fractured his arm riding near the Concord Golf Club. Dr Titcomb set it and he is recovering. I. Carr and wife attended Williams College commencement where their son Walter A. graduated. A large Fourth of July picnic at Walden Pond featured a notable swimming event with a world‑class swimmer present. S. Daniels sold the 5 Dampley business to Hollis S. Howe due to ill health. Howe is now in charge and planning announcements in The Enterprise.
All matter must reach the office of publication not later than Tuesday night in the same week. Earlier receipts will be accepted. Advertising matter and subscriptions may be left at the bookstore of H. L. Whitcomb and subscriptions at the post office.
A large Concord town hall gathering hosted a Sunday patriotic meeting led by Rev Geo A. Tewksbury. Clergy speakers included Rev Henry K. Hannah Rev Jens P. Anderson Rev Ole O. Thorpe Rev Edward J. Moriarty and Rev Loren B. MacDonald. A quartet provided music and Mrs Tewksbury sang Vive l America with audience closing in America.
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