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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
5
Pale women urged to take Vinol to enrich blood and improve complexion. Ad claims Vinol tonifies organs and aids toxin discharge, with money-back guarantee if results are not seen. Representatives listed in Maynard and Concord.
Local business notices promote I W White blacksmith services and quick tire work with a sales push for Concord wagons. Richardson's Blackberry Cordial is recommended for summer, plus fabric and clothing deals at Miss Buck and rib bons neckties goods. Furniture dealer offers new and used pieces, Whitcomb sells Eastman supplies and paper hangings, barber shop promises a clean shave and stylish cut.
Concord warning from Erastus H. Smith collector of taxes dated July 1 1899 directs all poll personal and real estate taxes for 1898 be paid by August 1 1899 or they will be advertised for sale at public auction.
Real estate lies on Bedford Street. On August 3 1899 at 4 PM the meadow and upland of about six acres near Sleepy Hollow cemetery will be sold. Purchaser takes all existing grass and must pay 100 dollars at sale with remainder within ten days. Taxes for 1899 apply. Julia E Madden Guardian.
The Wheelwright Shop is now open at the old bank rear for carriage repairs in a workman-like manner. Wagons of all kinds can be built to order. Law filing is a specialty by Howarth White head.
Local church listings show schedules for four congregations. Trinity Episcopal offers 10 45 morning service, 12 15 Sunday school and 4 p m worship. First Parish Unitarians features 10 45 morning service and 7 p m evening service. Scandinavian Methodist holds 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services with Friday class. Trinitarian Congregational and Lord’s day programs are listed with times for sermons, Sunday school, and Y P S C E activities.
The funeral in Walston-on-Hudson featured no clergy or music with the body on a cot and wrapped in white. Mrs Ingersoll and daughters mourned as Major Smith and Dr Ridpath read his poems My Religion and Declaration of the Free. Attendees included family friends and servants from Washington to Buffalo, with floral tributes and a simple service ending quietly.
Local updates report residents at Old Orchard and nearby, new buildings and repairs, plus community events. Notes on roads, water levels, and the Concord post G A R trip to Philadelphia in September.
Washington reports the Alaska boundary dispute eased after talks between Secretary Hay and British chargé Tower. Negotiations aim to settle the boundary and permit a fall meeting of the Anglo-American commission, though no British commissioner is named to replace Lord Herschell. The tone from Laurier and Tupper remains firm but not reflected in official talks.
Little boys' crash pants priced at 15c. A new barber opens at the old stand offering first class work. Main Street features new Koti lunch boxes at Dart's with a bright, refreshed storefront.
Union church notes services by Rev. W. W. Campbell with morning worship at 10 30 Sunday school at 11 30 Y P S C E at 6 p m and evening service at 7 p m.
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