Boston Hub News Roundup of July 13 1893
A digest from the era covers militia camp prep, Fitchburg Railroad service to Saratoga, potential reshuffles in the Eighth Regiment, presidential residence in Massachusetts, and local political tensions. It notes Brockton police activity, sports figures like Jack Highlands, populist attacks on Cleveland, and press opinions on Boston’s papers. Passenger statistics for 1892 reveal Ellis Island arrivals and steerage totals. The Fitchburg Mail industrial edition highlights Editor Mann and city progress. An extended meditation on numbers questions the concept of a billion and projects the Southbore basin capacity with a whimsical countdown.
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Fitchburg Mail
Mann
New Southbore
Woman Seeks Equal Attends Public Events Alone
A Boston Traveller quotation notes social change as women attend prayer meetings and may soon go to the theatre unaccompanied without facing disapproving comments, reflecting evolving norms.
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Boston Traveller
This Goes. Wanted Another Day Like Yesterday
Boston Globe item notes a desire for a repeat of the prior day’s events or conditions, signaling interest in similar outcomes or happenings.
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Boston Globe
Local Notables Attend Social and Civic Events
Residents visit relatives and take part in community activities across Maynard and surrounding towns. Officers are elected by the I O O F, a large Windsor House sale is announced, and St Bridget’s Society reports a successful picnic. Distinguished descendants parade in a revolutionary war roster.
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John Billington
W. Cameron
Darling’s
Conant
Windsor House
West Acton
St. Bridget’s Catholic Temperance Society
Maynard and
Maynards Beat Brightons In Tight Baseball Tilt
The home team claimed a 16th straight win this season as Maynards defeated Brightons at bat. Soutter and Bemis anchored the battery for the winners while Fitzgerald starred for Brighton in a strong defensive effort. The score:
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Brightons
Maynards
Soutter
Bemis
Fitzgerald
Five-Generation Crockett family noted in Globe feature
The Boston Globe showcased Mrs. Mary B Crockett of Salisbury N H aged 90 and her descendants William E Crockett 69 Erin T Crockett 46 and Mary A Downer 24 with Harry Erni Datener aged 4. The piece highlights Revolutionary era roots through Ebenezer Eastman and relatives who fought at Bunker Hill and in later conflicts.
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Nathaniel Eastman
Congress
New Hampshire
Ira A. Eastman
Ira T. Crockett
Haverhill
Mass
William E. Crockett
Sanbornton
Erni S. Crockett
Benaiah C. Crockett
Lizzie H. Russell
Mary Ida Emerson
Laura A. Crockett
Mary E. Crockett
Ada Bell Crockett
Arthur C. Hull
Heber W. W
Boston Globe
Mary B. Crockett
Salisbury
N. H
Sanbornton N. H
Erin T. Crockett
Thetford
Mary A. Downer
Newburyports
Harry Erni Datener
Maynard
A. DB. Russell
Lady Crockett
Ebenezer Eastman
Gilmanton
Bunker Hill
Eastman
Washington
Cambridge
Stow
Acton
Sons of Revolutionary Sires
Stow and
Luke Smith
Concord
Bennington
Burgoyne
Saratoga
Smith
Sixth Mass
Baltimore
Saint Bridget's Temperance Picnic Thanks Maynard Community
The St. Bridget's Catholic Temperance and Benevolent society expresses gratitude to Maynard and nearby residents for a successful picnic socially and financially. The helpers included Joan Hannon Peter F Mitchell James J Morgan William Mahon and J Albert Crowley Com Maynard.
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St. Bridget’s Catholic Temperance and Benevolent Society
J. Albert Crowley
John Hannon
John Sexton
William Mahon
Moses Cook
James Riley
Michael Wall
Timothy Nevins
John White
Serge-at-arms
Dennis Sexton
Maynard
Joan Hannon
Peter F. Mitchell
James J. MorGan
Com
Mrs Bond to Return Home Mid July From Chicago
News items note Mrs. C. G. M. Bond of Chicago plans to reach home about mid July. Other social notices include L. C. Lawrence and family visiting W. E. Tarbell, Louis Blood visiting Mrs. G. A. Whittemore, and Mrs. Thorne McCarthy with Mrs. Sudd Habtis visiting W. H. McCarthy. A cat belonging to Deacon Powell was shot on the Fourth. The Rice Central junction triangle is overgrown and needs mowing. Seth Merrill’s personal effects sale was postponed to Wednesday near Holden’s store.
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C. G. M. Bond
Chicago
Deacon Powell
Seth W. Merrill
Holden
Strength and Health with Electric Bitters Ad
If you are not feeling strong and healthy try Electric Bitters. This remedy acts on the Liver Stomach and Kidneys aiding their function. For sick headache you will find speedy relief by taking Electric Bitters. One trial will convince you this is the remedy you need. Large bottles only 50c at B F Johnson Sons Maynard and J C Friend Concord.
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B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
J. C. Friend
Concord
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Veragua
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Jack Highlands
Big Nines
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The
Courant
Governor Russell
Caspar Whitney
Harper’s Weekly
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Amherst
Brown
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Ellis Island
New York
Lloyd Line
Bremen
Mrs. N. G. Bateman
Dr. Rich
Alfred Haire
Clayville
Frank Kenniston
Salisbury Beach
Belle Warren
Central Market
Gal-umet Club
Lake Walden
D. Henderson
Hunnewell’s Gardens
Enterprise Job Print
Maynard Police Department
Israel Maynard
Maynard Fire Department
William Parlin
R. L. Reed
F. W. Hale
Elvin Tuttle
F. L. Chandler
F. W. Hapgood
H. H. Hale
Eugene Whitney
Augustine Hosmer
Fred Whitcomb
Bertram Hall
E. L. Wheeler
Frank Farrer
J. H. Farrer
George Clough
C. W. Leach
G W. Daniels
Abraham Lincoln
Charlestown
A. Larkin
Stewart
Fitzmorris
Quinlan
Connor
Clark
Souter P
Brighton AB
Dunn
Keenan
Brennan
Dalton
Whitney
Souter
Lee
Brighton
Hurd
Gould
McAleer
Edwards
Cleary & Williams
Linden Street
Tremont Street
A. F. Sargent
Parker’s
Higgins
A. D. Russell
William Ross
Nason Street
Acton Centre
T. C. Gage
N. H. Thompson
Edward Tuttle
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Woolley
Lake Tuttle’s
Mrs. Wilde
Miss Hoyt of
Malden
Mr. Chamberlain
Cambridgeport
Monument House
Calvin Harris
Leonard
Taunton
Mr. Coffin
Chelsea
Mrs. Campbell
Lowell
Brooks
Bridgeport
Conn
Fred Teele
Watertown, N.Y
Luke Blanchard
Mr. Redfearn
J. Goff
Mrs. Tilden
Taylor
Wright's Hill
A. W. Armstrong
Nova Scotia
A. A. Wyman
Harvard College
Parker House
F. R. Knowlton
Carl. B. Clark
Ray O. Littlefield
Chester Sanger
Waltham
Nagog
J. R. Lawrence
E. Hall & Sons
Concord Reformatory
G. A. Conant
Mabel Mead
Ernest Teele
Linwood Richardson
H. A. Littlefield
Houghton and Whitcomb
Franklin Creamery
Vermont Dairy
Littlefield’s
C. S
HH. A. Littlefield
Weymouth
L. C. Lawrence
Worcester
W. E. Tarbell
Louis Blood
Windsor
G. A. Whittemore
Thonne McCarthy
Sudd Habtis
Woburn
W. H. McCarthy
Strength and Health
Oxford
Russel Codd
Maynard’s' Block
Hache
Johnson's Pharmacies
Concord Junction
M. B
Grand Free Street
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