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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1893
Page
5
The article argues Royal Baking Powder costs more to produce due to purer, higher quality ingredients yet offers greater leavening strength and value. It claims cheaper powders are inferior and contain impurities such as lime, ammonia or alum, urging Royal for finest food and health safety.
Observer reports a controversy over a piano placed in a North Concord schoolhouse owned by Mrs Julia Barrett. The Evergreen Club joint ownership, probate, and potential town sale of the building are discussed with emphasis on property rights and local authority. Captain Buttrick honored in Concord funeral observances.
The funeral for Captain Humphrey Hunt Buttrick was held at First Parish church with Rev. B R Bulkley officiating. Born in Concord sixty six years ago he spent most of his life there and served in the Concord Artillery before rising to first lieutenant in October 1862 with the Forty seventh Massachusetts Infantry.
The Concord Free Public Library added a range of titles in July including Allen, The Scallywag, Balzac Brotherhood of Consolidation, Benjamin VotaicCell, and Brackett. Notable works cover literature, travel, history, science, and biography by authors such as Ebers and Oliphant.
Anna Pratt eldest daughter of Bronson Alcott and last survivor of the Little Women family lies in Sleepy Hollow at Concord. Her marriage to John Pratt linked to Brook Farm legacy and Roberts Bros. She cared for her literary father Louisa May Alcott, hosting the household where he died and where her sister was honored after death. Boston Post notes her enduring influence.
Reports from Concord to Barre note limited showers failing to benefit large areas. Potatoes suffer from the drought with very light and poor can crop quality in many towns. Some places report rain helping corn and gardens while others see crops and hay damaged or average.
B L Fabius cashier of the bank has gone to the White Mountains for a couple of weeks. Harry L Chase and mother are spending a few weeks at the Thoreau House. Mr Chase hopes to make Concord his permanent home. Annie Blaisdell Hurlburt Alice B Linder Milly Linder started for a 10 days trip to the World's fair last week. Charles W Sanford tax collector and auctioneer is home again after a week's vacation. Dr George Heywood of New York has been spending a few days in Concord.
The Unitarian church led by Rev. B R Bulkeley holds services at 10 45 a m with a meeting of Y P S C E at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m The Trinitarian Congregational church with Rev Geo A Tewksbury also offers services at 10 45 a m and a prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 p m.
S. E. Haynes brings Canada Chunks and extra drivers from northern New York to Tut tle's old stable on Walden Street. Vendors offer Perfection Adjustable Shoes for ladies and a wide range of sporting goods, fruits, bas eball gear, ice cream freezers, and household items from local shops.
Acton Centre reports C W Pitman vacationing in Nantucket. Mrs Despeaux visits Mrs Charles Hanscomb. Rev F B Noyes and wife visit his father T F Noyes. Walter Fletcher and Mr Graves from East Boston spent Sunday at the Monument House, as did Mr Dole and sole of Cambridgeport. Mrs F P Wood and Miss Jessie enjoyed a week at East Gloucester. Elbridge Conant returns from a Florida trip after a week's visit.
Advertises Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and chest ailments with a money back guarantee if no benefit after fair trial. Trial bottles free at local stores B F Johnson Son's Drug Store Maynard and J C Friend Concord with large size priced at one dollar.
Notable notices list movements and occupations in Lynn and nearby towns. Elizabeth Lyons estate appraised by Heywood Fowler and Russell. Thomas Lord of the state prison dies in Charlestown. Mary F. Nagle becomes prison matron in Sherborn. Local residents travel to Cottage City and North Weymouth, with several guests visiting from Boston Somerville Purdys and Pepperell. Tennis results include matches Russell over Marrs and Campbell over Horn. Church notes from Concord Junction and local sale ads round out the brief.
West Acton notes social visits by Mrs G Sumner Wright of Watertown and others including Mr Norcross and GG A Conant. Campers enjoy Nagog pond while adults discuss Cleveland administration. Local trades advertise footwear Honeywell items and farm goods with prices and sales.
Sudbury residents report Misses Jennie and Eva L Whitney teachers at Spelman seminary in Atlanta have been visiting Emily F Willis at Mrs John B Goodnow's house in Sudbury for a period.
The ad touts a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers rashes and skin eruptions and claims it cures piles with a money back guarantee. It lists price as 25 cents per box and credits B F Johnson & Sons Maynard and J C Friend Concord as sellers.
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