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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
4
The Enterprise reports on courtroom intrigue around the Stetson trial with a noted “mysterious woman.” It notes renewed clashes between Congressman Joe Walker and Theodore C. Bates in Worcester county amid hot humidity and local concerns over alcohol potent Malt Extracts, plus a clergy sermonist’s fatal strain and a mothballing army worm.
The Milford News mocks the Boston Globe over a financial issue and ridicules the so-called Ancients as a decorative appetite rather than genuine Massachusetts or American military representation.
The death of ex Governor William E. Russell is deeply felt by the Second militia brigade gathering at Framingham this week. He supported the encampment and was regarded as one of the boys in blue in spirit and in person.
A column lists notable anniversaries and births from July dates. Highlights include Rebecca Nurse's 1692 Salem execution, Benjamin Franklin Taylor's 1819 birth, and the 1834 birth of Cardinal Gibbons, with reflections on Petrarch, Delsarte, James V. de Beauharnais, John Dyer, Ferdinand I, and the dog days start on July 25.
A tribute notes Governor Russell as a fearless, clean, patriotic Massachusetts man who earned broad respect across party lines. The piece compares his passing with Governor Greenhalge and highlights Russell’s appeal to all citizens of the Bay State.
The article claims the pope possesses vast gold and silver plate and other valuables in the Vatican. It alleges that melting all medals chains vessels and objects could yield coins surpassing Europe’s current circulation.
A humorous remark contrasts courtship and marriage regarding dining decisions. The speaker quips that before marriage it took his wife an hour to decide in a restaurant, but now he never lets her see a bill of fare. The Detroit Free Press records the exchange.
A letter dated July 4 from Queenstown describes Cadet Richard Rowles of Geer TIME aboard the training ship Enterprise. He recounts a ten day sea voyage from Fayal with gales and towering waves, visits to Cork and Blarney Castle, and plans to sail to England. He mentions Marlboro boys performing well and hopes to meet in Southampton or London.
In a Monday special town meeting moderated by Lucius P. Bent the town unanimously accepts Samuel B. Rogers offer for a $2000 Civil War memorial to soldiers who died, to be placed on the Goodnow library lawn. Resolutions praise Rogers generosity, note prior memorials, and authorize official records. The donor has received varied memorial plans and a dedication May 30 1897 is proposed.
Congressman L D Apsley makes a flying visit to his Hudson home from Boston by Fitchburg road. He plans to return to Washington Tuesday and meet Mr Babcock in New York before the committee HQs. He argues farmers and workers seek campaign literature amid Populist and socialist influence and praises Governor McKinley.
The piece extols summer travel on the Fall River Line between New York and Newport or Fall River aboard the Priscilla Puritan Plymouth or Pilgrim. It praises upper deck views cooling breezes and restful sleep, promising comfort and scenic rewards beyond landbound summer discomforts.
Borough and Middlesex and Norfolk Pomona Granges plan a grand mass meeting at Lakeview on Wednesday August 5 with attendees from Marlboro Southboro Northboro Westboro Hudson Stow Maynard Sudbury Wayland Sherborn Natick Wellesley Needham Medfield Dover Millis Milford Hopkinton and more. Leaders include national master J H Brigham state master Elmer D Howe state chaplain C S Walker and other officers. A dinner sports boating and other attractions are planned and 10 000 grangers are expected amid preparations. Local merchants promote One Minute Cough Cure as a preventive for pneumonia and lung trouble.
Two Marlboro youths on rustication in Maine caught several black bass while the Maine fish law was in effect. They displayed the catch, were admonished, and released with a promise not to repeat the act. Hudson hotel gifts and DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure ad copy appear in the piece.
The message urges sending material by Tuesday night to appear in the same week issue. Early receipts prevent condensation or delays. News, ads, and subscriptions may be left with A. L. Noyes at the post office.
Rev F B Noyes and wife of West Newbury visit Acton Centre. F M Keezer and family plan to move to Colorado Springs next week. Uncalled for mail includes Mrs Bridget Hurd and A L Noyes. Saturday concerts fill the evenings. Perkins boys concert was a season highlight. Sunday evening features a Washington trip account by participants. A ten room house with stable and half an acre for rent at Acton Centre for 12.50 a month from Arthur H Cowdrey M D Stoneham Mass.
Concord Junction notes list Hart brothers return from Fall River and visits by Officers Par sons Bordman and F. H. Burrill. Mentions new organ at Union church with a recital, bicycle race with a diamond ring prize, church notes, council meetings, and summer millinery sales in Concord Junction.
At a July 15 1896 Maynard lodge meeting the resolutions mourn the death of Albert Raymond Currie calling him an upright citizen and beloved brother. The charter will be draped for thirty days and notices sent to the Maynard Enterprise and bereaved family.
Advance program for the New England Chautauqua and Sunday school assembly at Lakeview South Framingham runs July 20 to August 1 with noted speakers including Rev Russell H Conwell Moody and Booker Washington. Publicity urges early plans to attend and mentions DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure anecdote and several local endorsements.
Local residents are informed that a Maynard business has purchased the Turtles Jones & Wetherbee route and will supply customers with first class goods at moderate prices. The Maynard route driver A Hodges joins the new owners and will continue serving the community with the same commitment. A weekly butter supply from Manhattan Gleason and Worcester creameries is noted along with a first class line of selected offerings.
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