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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1895
Page
4
Malden's new police chief vows action against malt extracts sold by druggists that exceed legal alcohol limits. The crackdown aims to enforce temperance laws affecting vendors and customers in the city.
The piece notes that Governor Greenharge will retain the title with the adjective excellent, discounting broader speculation about future prefixes in 1896. It reflects cautious political chatter and official tone of the era.
The remark suggests if the smokeless powder inventors had pursued smokeless stoves or tobacco they would have earned greater gratitude. It notes post office stamps issued in the just closed fiscal year exceeded the prior year by more than 4,000 dollars, indicating rising domestic prosperity.
The Enterprise Printing company released a souvenir book for Concord Christian Endeavorers. It features ten half tone views of notable Concord places with descriptions, produced on the Optimus presse in high artistic style.
Details show Geo. W. Vanderbilt plans a 30000 acre North Carolina farm with a total expenditure of 6 million dollars. The front lawn features a 30000 dollar improvement and a 400000 dollar house cellar contract. The aim appears to maximize costs, a figure set to impress even journalists.
The Y P C U trails the larger Y P S C E in size but has earned praise for earnestness and a favorable impression. Members wished to join the Undertakers but were barred unless they would adopt evangelical shibboleths. The Herald notes potential overtures if the union continues as it has begun.
The piece notes Gray Gables sees little public excitement over a second Ruth. It suggests grover Cleveland Jr would trigger nationwide cheers, yet emphasizes that any newborn in the White House earns broad goodwill and lasting happiness.
Ratford postmaster in Virginia laments a local money order trade decline as a rival opens a liberally advertised Bee Hive store. Residents who bought money orders elsewhere now do so at the Bee Hive. Observers say Illinois merchants could learn from such aggressive advertising, noting big stores enjoy similar nerve and hustle.
The piece argues Fourth of July celebrations are barbaric and dangerous. It urges a safer, communal budget approach funding parades bells grounds games dinners lemonade music and shows to create pleasant town celebrations.
Local instruction urges timely submissions to the publication office to ensure inclusion in the same week's issue. Earlier receipts prevent condensation or delays. news, advertising, and subscriptions may be left with A. L. Noyes at the post office.
Rev. F. B. Noyes supplies the Yarmouth N S pulpit. Miss Blanche Goodwin of Lowell visits Mrs. Wm. Kingsley. Mrs. Owen Newcomb visits Del Haven N S for the summer. Miss Charlotte Allock of Waltham visits Mrs. F. J. Barker. About 20 from here attended the C E convention in Boston last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Atwood of Newton guest of Mrs. J. F. Davis. Y P S C E meeting Sunday evening “A Clean Life” Ps exix 9-16 led by Stella Harris. N. H. Thompson’s personal property sold at auction Tuesday. Rev. Bernard Copping and Henry Livermore at consecration meeting in Boston Monday. Notables arriving at the Monument House include Hon. Wm. Wilde and family of Malden, Calvin Harris and family of Flushing N Y, Robert Laycock and family of Somerville. Advertised letters: Mrs. Emma Clements W. S. Tarbell Miss Susan L. Keating Mrs. Mary Kay Mrs. Frank Husted Mrs. H. Wilkins Miss Louise Hawley Mrs. Levi Conant Mrs. OMalley Frank Philpot F. Hamilton Chester Ball Frank H. Thompson M. B. Stiles.
Benj Carter Maynard of North Adams visits his daughter Mrs Geo Smith Jr. Several local updates mention residents attending events. The W C T U lawn party at Mrs Rogers Powder Mill street is set for July 18 with possible postponement if storms. Three tramps stirred Amory grove area last week. two arrested and jailed.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement. Grateful for flowers from Chas A Welchlodge A F and A M and many others at the funeral of our late husband and father George F Nelson. Maynard July 17 1895.
Plans and specifications for the Maynard Methodist Episcopal church will be in the building committee's hands starting July 22 1895 and bids will be received until Saturday July 27. Endorsed by A Wesler Henderson L R Cheney.
Maynard readers are told ladies can buy shirt waists in all sizes at Cleary & Williams. A help wanted ad seeks housework workers through Elizabeth Brothers at Maynard House. Burdett College advertises an eight thousand dollar painting on display in the reception room inviting visits.
Advertises free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills. Encourages readers to send name and address to H E Bucklen in Chicago for a sample box and a health guide, guaranteed to help at no cost. Mentions local druggists B F Johnson Co in Maynard and H S Richardson in Concord.
The office requires items by Tuesday night to appear in the same-week issue. Earlier receipts prevent condensation or delay of articles. News and ads and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Miss Jennie Tuttle of Boston visits South Acton with her father Warren Tuttle for summer. Y P C U meets next Sunday on purpose and power led by Henry Booker. Temperance matters discussed by Reed. Acton brass band to join lawns party. sermons cited from Romans and Corinthians. Musketaquid club opens in Concord Junction with a grand clubhouse tour and plans.
Ernest Hosmer D. D. S. announces completion of a three year course at Boston Dental College and approval by the State Boards in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He is prepared to perform all dental operations and seeks patient patronage at the Post Office Building in South Acton.
Concord Junction locals list a 8 room Main street house for rent with contact Jere mish Sheehan, two tenements to let via Mrs. Joyce at the variety store, plus a note on DeWitts Little Early Risers pills by B. 4 Johnson. & Son Maynard and C. H. Whitney Concord.
Ayer hosts a second union meeting of ministers on Tuesday July 23 at 9 30 a m for all Protestant and Catholic clergy and invited lay supporters. No formal action is planned, but unanimity on cooperative aims and mutual friendship will guide discussions with several papers and spontaneous input encouraged. Those intending to attend should notify Rev. Wm J Batt. Local notices note DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure as a recommended remedy.
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