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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
4
A July 9 1896 issue itemizes a planned parade by the Second brigade encampment ending details. It notes a trade exchange seeks momentum with vacation season, poor fireworks Saturday amid bad weather, and no holidays until September 7. It cites labor topics and rail freight for watermelons, plus satirical quips about politicians and Debs.
A digest of notable dates this week highlights moments from American and world history. Key items include Sir William Pepperell's death on July 2 1759, Daniel Morgan's passing on the same date 1802, Monmouth execution on July 6 1685, and other significant events through July 11.
The Brigham reunion will be held in Worcester on October 14. Committees for finance transportation orations reception relics printing and badges were named with many Brighams from across Massachusetts and nearby towns in charge of activities and arrangements.
The notice urges all material to reach the office by Tuesday to ensure publication in the same week. Early submissions help prevent condensation or delays. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
South Acton reports David Harris builds a stone water trough in the square. Frank Holt begins a vacation trip to New York. Rev W F Dusseault preaches an excellent sermon from Ephesians 1 13. Acton council notes 52 members and New England Order of Protection adds one member. Alvin Lothrop displays fireworks on the Fourth drawing large crowds. Prizes go to Fred Tuttle and Lewis Willard. Upcoming sermons at Congregational church include Naaman. Mr Buxton to preach. Frank Nagle arrested for drunkenness and wife beating. bound over for peace. Young America visible Friday night to Saturday morning with minor damages. King’s Daughters meet with Mildred Handley. meet to reorganize July 13 at Mrs Nelson Cole’s. A July Fourth gathering at the John Brown farm on the Stow road features music, dance, games and a plentiful feast. Remembrance note from Acton Cycle Club marks death of George A. Clough with resolutions. South Acton Church notes list service times for Congregational and Universalist churches with free pews.
Tuesday afternoon at the old Walcott farm on White Pond Road a youth named Edw Kromberg, visiting Fred Kromberg, discharged a revolver belonging to Fred's grandfather. Edward was struck on the lip, lost two teeth, wounding his tongue and possibly a neck wound. He was sent to the hospital in weak condition. doctors await X ray or surgery to locate and remove the bullet.
Loyal A sabet lodge I O O F M U held an installation ceremony for new officers. The event gathered lodge members and officials to inaugurate the leadership team.
July 2. P G M4 W Wittlame of Chelsea installing officer assisted by Past Grands Irwin and Philips of Assabet. Roles named include Gavin Taylor M G Fred Axford W G Andrew Palmer E S David Miller P S Henry Axford treas Joseph Binks L M Fred Woranip con Chas Usher R S to N G Wm L Clements L S to N G John Marsden R S to V G Alfred Davis L S to V G Thos Quirk I S S Herbert Meade 2 S S Wm Stokes warden J S Schofield I G E Marchant O G Chas Shearer delegate to district meeting P G Wm H Irwin.
Amos Franklin Garney formerly of Lynn and late of Maynard married Grace Haynes in Tuesday June 30 at 4 p m. Rev M Blanchard performed the ceremony in town. Bride wore pearl silk with lace and carried pinks and maidenhair ferns. Guests from Lynn Lowell Hudson and Maynard attended. gifts included silver china glassware and lamps.
Six room tenement available in Maynard. Rent low and affordable. Inquire at Jos. Roberts on Summer Street for details and viewing.
A Sudbury selectmen meeting considers a $2000 Civil War memorial to be placed at Goodnow library lawn with dedication planned for Memorial Day 1897. The piece profiles donor Samuel B Rogers, Sudbury veterans, and local civic actions plus Acton sports and notices including a dump prohibition and a housing rental ad.
Acton Centre notes list Miss Effie Pickens and Mrs. J. E. Cutter visiting nearby towns, with several residents hosting out of town guests. Miss Abbie Conant returns with her nephew, and Mrs. G L Robbins and son visit relatives in Brookline. July arrangements include Fletcher and Hodgman from Watertown. Mrs. Herbert Robbins and daughter depart for Nova Scotia, while Richard Cosby Jr. is among late arrivals at the Monument House.
Reports from Concord Junction include visitors at the reformatory and various households, improvements around state houses and local properties, a fireworks display by Musketaquid club, Independence Day events, church and community notices, and short classifieds for furnished rooms and a millinery markdown.
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