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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
8
A note states arrangements to insure against condensation or delay of articles. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Local notes record Florence Fletcher named assistant teacher at Acton High School. Rev R E Conners of Gardner exchanged pulpits with Rev H W Smith last Sunday. Auction ad for West Acton hotel and stable property set for next week. A young daughter born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Crane of Sharon last week. The Hosmer house exterior updated with a coat of paint by Frank Jones and his artists. The Fourth of July crowd discussion over Harringtons flag continues this week. Jay wonders when his canoe returns, last seen atop a building headed skyward. A T J and W grocery wagon horse caused minor damage during a spin near the store. SOUTH ACTON LOCALS. Sumatra Diamond scarf pins at Baldwin’s.
Independence day this year marks the silver anniversary of the marriage of John F. Dolan of this town and Harriet M. Bailey of Bolton. Other local notes include Misses Florence and Bertha Fletcher and Blanche Huckins summering in Holdness New Hampshire, a lively town music scene, and various Sunday excursions. A reader reports $50 stolen at the trotting park after leaving with liquor. The Grove school grounds require radical improvements including half the knoll wood removal and new plantings with graded walks.
Boston July 12 Attorney General Pillsbury is reported in authoritative circles to be a candidate for governor with support from the Republican party. He will stay in the attorney general role unless chosen for the gubernatorial ticket, then seek the nomination and election. The City Press association attributes the claim to reliable sources.
An unconfirmed report says prominent Boston and New York ladies are raising a fund to finance wide investigations into the Borden case. The probe will proceed as far as money and detective skill allow, with possible unexpected developments. Also noted is the Misses Borden purchasing the Charles N. Allen property on French Hill in the aristocratic district.
The fifth annual convention opened in Grand Army hall Springfield with 29 delegates. President Davies of Worcester presided and officers elected include W. H. Weir of Boston as president, George Hudson of Waltham as vice president, John C. Hudson of Cambridgeport as secretary, and Lawrence Davenport of Lawrence as treasurer. Officers were installed in the afternoon session.
Lynn Mass July 12 John R Baldwin was elected city solicitor by both branches of the city government in a joint convention last evening. In the council Councilman Young asked for information regarding Mt. Vernon street to be changed for a new Boston and Maine depot in Central square.
Worcester, July 12. Joseph Marcotte, 23, a driver for C. W. Claflin & Co., fell from his wagon while urging his horses, was run over, and his head was nearly severed. He leaves a wife and two children.
John Sullivan of Hester street East Saugus was struck by an electric car on Western avenue Lynn last evening at 6 30 and will probably lose his right leg.
A Boston report notes the India Mutual Insurance Company will go out of business. Other items include Commodore Fyffe to take command of the Boston Navy Yard tomorrow and Tufts College planning a science and manual training school for both sexes. Isaiah Wilsett survived a shooting near Cape Elizabeth, Me. and several local trades and legal matters are listed with various prices, bonds, and notices.
A universal salve offer guarantees satisfaction or money refunded, priced at 25 cents per box. Sold by B F Johnson & Sons in Maynard and J C Friend in Concord, covering cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and skin eruptions and piles.
Classified notice seeking agents for a sewing machine business located at 160 Tremont Street Boston. No additional details provided.
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