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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
4
A 1804 Hudson period piece reflects community resilience and mutual aid during economic hardship. Citizens and merchants pledge fairness, aiding one another while trade and buildings recover together. A local note urges delaying payment of a small debt until the maker is ready, illustrating shared trust.
Solon Wood, a leading fire victim, secured a prime Wood Square site and plans a durable storefront to perpetuate his business. George Houghton emerges as a public-spirited helper, aiding those displaced. The piece notes looting concerns, a volatile post fire mood, and a pessimistic take on recovering goods as the town rallies and the electric car line looms.
Sioux progress toward civilization is framed by violent acts including a murder over land. Eagle Louse owned a farm under the severalty act. Thunder Hawk repeatedly disrupted the property, releasing stock and finally shooting Eagle Louse. Thunder Hawk awaits trial in Deadwood jail after the incident at the Bronx reservation.
The annual Bible raffle at St Ives parish, Hunts, used Wylde’s charity to provide six Bibles won by three boys and three girls who scored highest points while kneeling at the altar. Winners this year were Sydney Stevens, Frederick Ibbott, Henry Watson, Mary Golding, Elizabeth Briar, and Hilda Skeeles.
A July 9 1894 letter from Hudson selectmen thanks Maynard Fire Department for prompt aid on July 4. Chief Henderson replies no bill will be presented. aid was its own reward. Local baseball plans suspend further games due to money tightness while urging clubs to use grounds with care. Community notes mention visits, marriages, and social events in nearby towns.
Hudson faced a rapid emergency this week when a firm could not control the blaze. Maynard sent Hose One by telegraph and telephoned towns for help and driven by Warren A. Haynes the 1150 lb horse pulled the loaded hose wagon to Hudson in 46 minutes.
In Hudson, Foreman Fearns directed Maynard hose to the town in 40 minutes despite poor roads. Warren Haynes supplied the horse and joined Fearns with Jack Dacey. Six members of the hose company and an equal number from the hook and ladder company traveled by train to assist the Hudson team.
Maynard locals advertise rentals for two or three desirable stores at the corner of Summer and Nason streets. Applications directed to A. McIntire at C. S. Darling market, 110 112 Main Street, Cambridgeport, May. Also notes a Methodist Parsonage Society lawn party to be held.
Ice cream and cake for sale at Edward Henderson residence on Pleasant street Wednesday evening July 18. Sale at Turner Homestead Maple street with application to E Turner at 12 Brooks street. Extra bargains in ladies wrappers and shirt waists at Cleary and Williams.
The issue highlights a W. L. Douglas $300 shoe advertisement with claims of improved style and quality from the manufacturer. It also reports insurance men’ s indignation over Hudson fire losses and suggests the town’s potential liability.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Ill was told she had consumption and no hope yet two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured her and saved her life Mr Thos Eggers 139 Merida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold nearing consumption and was cured in two weeks after one bottle of Dr King s New Discovery Both call the medicine effective for colds and consumption Free trial bottles available at local drugstores Regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
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