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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
8
All material must reach the office of publications no later than Tuesday night to ensure inclusion in the current week’s issue. Earlier receipt helps prevent condensation or delay. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
South Acton and Nagog visits mark a busy period with summer travelers and local gatherings. The new postmaster began duties on July 2 as residents report bee swarms, lawn parties, and church notes tied to Fletcher Hastings families and local clubs.
The notice promotes Buckhlen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions with a money-back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box, available from B Johnson & Son in Maynard and C Friend in Concord.
The American Whist League congress opened with a business meeting and healthy finances showing a 20 club gain. New York led in the Brooklyn trophy matches against Atlantic and New England, New York winning both encounters and securing the trophy. Hamilton trophy contests began with 15 entries as the weeklong events continued.
Grand Lodge of Elks convened at Metropolitan theatre with brief ceremonial remarks by Charles M. Foote and Frank M. Nye. A secret session followed presenting officer reports including a proposed new constitution and ritual. The order reports 35 000 members a 7000 gain this year with thirty three new lodges and a treasury surplus of 10000 against a prior 10600 deficit.
Philadelphia fails to threaten Boston as Stivetts holds seven hits and Hamilton shines for Boston. Tenney, Collins and Delehanty spark Philadelphia while Boston, led by Stivetts, plates three earned runs. Stolen bases and double plays shape the contest with Boston prevailing 3 to 1.
Washington July 7 final vote on the tariff bill to be taken before adjournment today after five minute speeches from 1 p m. Pettus amendment on anti trust defeated 83 to 86. Allen Nebraska offered 14 cent beet sugar bounty, tabled 47 to 9 with Populists and Silver Republicans opposing.
The notice urges timely submission of articles to ensure inclusion in the current week. It warns that earlier receipts prevent condensation or delays and directs news advertising men and subscribers to leave items with A. L Noyes at the post office.
Widespread reports from New England states indicate better crops with warmer weather and adequate surface rainfall except Maine where growth lags. Vermont and Massachusetts show strong grass and corn prospects while apples and peaches face drop and late varieties. Local notices list auction sales and community Fourth of July celebrations in Acton.
West Acton notes a restrained Fourth of July with family picnics at Nagog and a Melrose wedding reception for Jennie Kraetzer. Local scenes include weather, heat related incidents, repairs, new shops, and town updates on property, tax rate, and notable residents.
West Acton locals are urged to buy ladies shirt waists at 45 cents from Littlefield's. The ad promotes oil stoves with price ranges from 50 cents to 1.00 and 1.50, and offers Moxie and tonics for family use at Littlefield's.
S P Williams a former treasury clerk from Bismarck North Dakota was arrested in Washington on a charge of forging Senator William B Mason of Illinois to an application for two round trip passes from Washington to New York City Williams denied the accusation.
Worthington editor Morrison praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for constipation and sick headache and a general tonic. Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered after six bottles, returning appetite and strength. Available at B F Johnson and Son in Maynard and John C Friend in Concord for fifty cents or one dollar.
In Cambridge Massachusetts Judge Bond in Middlesex superior court sentenced James C Donovan his brother E R Donovan and lawyer Bernard D OConnell all of Lowell to one year in the house of correction and a $500 fine for bribery The sentences were immediately revoked pending appeal which will be argued before the supreme court in November
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip issued a warrant for 3 601 615 dollars to cover the final condemnation judgment against the Monongahela Navigation Company. The measure, authorized under the river and harbor act of June 3 1898, condemns all property and appurtenances to improve the Monongahela River.
There is nothing so good as Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It is safe reliable guaranteed to do good or money refunded. Trial bottle free at local drug stores Maynard and Concord. Regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
A daughter was born on July 3 at Marlboro to Mrs Treffle Labogsiere.
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