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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1902

Page

5

Navy and Black Polka Dot Dress Skirts Sale

36 ladies dress skirts in navy and black polka dot pattern offered at 1.50 dollars previously. sale price now."

Ladies' Hose Sale Price Notice

A vintage advertisement notes a price reduction on ladies' fancy colors Drop stitch and Lisle hose. The line reads One dollar for ten dozen pairs, indicating a bulk sale context and limited detail on the final price.

Children Hose Price Drop at Local Store

A local retailer notes a price change on children's fancy polka dot hose. The 12 1 2c style originally sold at 25 cents per pair, with the current price not listed in the fragment.

Ladies Cardinal Drop Stitch Lisle Hose Sale

Five dozen ladies hose in cardinal drop stitch and Lisle fabric offered at 38 cents each. Limited stock noted with a single price point and no additional sizes or colors specified.

Blouse and Jacket Price Cut for Ladies and Misses

Price now cuts across 24 ladies blouses and 24 Eton and Fly front jackets from four dollars each as a sale adjustment. Exact new price not stated in available text.

Ladies Blouse and Jacket Price Note

A catalog item lists 36 inch Ladies and Misses blouses with Eton and Ply front jackets priced at six dollars.

Prices Slashed on Ladies Outing Suits at Local Sale

Bargain event offers 15 ladies' handsome Outing Suits previously 12.00, now reduced. 18 ladies' elegant Outing Suits once 15.00, price lowered further. Sale highlights emphasis on deep discount pricing for women’s outerwear.

Price

Local notices and residence changes in Concord area

H A Bass on the eiekoe place taken by John J. Boylan. Arthur Adams of Townsend lets Gleason the baker and will take possession Aug 1. Mrs D While Tudseday and Pray guests. John S. wil lect variants tienden former home of Mrs. Gerow. BE. W. Pord returns from Gloucester outing with good fishing. Miss Mabel Barrell of South Turner Maine and Miss Florence Burbank of Ise visit W. W. Blossom family.

Eiekoe John J. Boylan Arthur Adams Townsend Gleason John Gerow BE. W. Pord Gloucester Mabel Barrell South Turner Maine Florence Burbank Ise W. W. Blossom

Last Year’s Platform Stands. Des Moines Affair

Lafayette Young of Des Moines withdrew as a candidate for the committee on resolutions in the Seventh district, seen as ending opposition to reaffirming last year’s platform at the Republican state convention. The dispute centered on the trust plank calling for tariff modification to curb sheltering monopolies, seen by some as admitting Democratic claims.

Des Moines Lafayette Young Committee On Resolutions Seventh District

German Official Retires Over Marital Match in Posen

Berlin reports Privy Councillor Loebning must retire from the chief tax directorship of Posen after his marriage to the daughter of a former German army sergeant. A pamphlet quotes the province’s top official saying he could not approve such a marriage.

Berlin Loebning Herr Loebning Posen

Ambassadors Stock Ownership Denied in Penrose Allegations

In Washington on July 20 Ambassador Clayton denies the charges raised by Senator Penrose alleging stock ownership. The ambassador says the stock was held in trust, not in his own name, and the State Department regards the matter as satisfactorily answered. Also reports from Poland update Sheriff Pearson’s faltering health, while a Pascoag church is struck by lightning without deaths.

Washington Ambassador Clayton State Department Penrose

A Wiese Prophet

An aged weather prophet notes the safest course is to predict bad weather. A neophyte asks why. He replies that people are more willing to forgive a failed forecast.

Engagement Ring Size Hint in Silly Exchange

A playful exchange features a young man asking a jeweler for an engagement ring size. The jeweler asks for a guide while the man jokes that his fiancée can twist him around her finger, implying she may not know the exact size.

Highwaymen Shoot Chester Man Near Home

Clarence Adams was stopped by two highwaymen two miles from Chester Vermont while returning in his carriage. A buckshot blast left him in the back of the cart, but his horse bolted home. Doctors removed six shot from his legs. The robbers had first tried entering a nearby house but were driven off.

Chester Clarence Adams

Surrender of Metz in 1870 Ends Siege

The Metz fortress fell on October 27, 1870 after surrounding forts were overrun. The surrender included eight field marshals, thirty six generals, thousands of officers, over four hundred guns, one hundred mitrailleuses, nearly sixty flags and about 173000 troops were captured.

Metz Mets

Chamberlain outlines South Africa policy and traditions

In a Commons speech Mr. Chamberlain affirmed that Boers should keep old traditions while embracing reconciliation under the union flag. He rejected compulsory labor, backed British settlement to boost agriculture, and promised that surrender promises would be kept in spirit and letter. He warned against punitive mine taxes and supported a measured path to self government for colonies.

London Chamberlain Transvaal Mr. Chamberlain Cham South Africa William Vernon-Harcourt James Bryce Bryce Royal Judicial Commission

Concord Area Notes and Local Updates From Town

A flood of brief items covers Concord matters and residents. Electric Light Plant discussion, visitors and travels of Miss Neartes Holbrook, Mrs. R Hoyle, Miss Ethel, and Mrs. Juliett Garfield. Dr Howard B Jackson starts practice at his father's Lowell street home. Notices mention dog licensing, franchise talks, and local civic moves with emphasis on upcoming votes and town committees.

Howard B. Jackson Lowell St

Transfers Contested Over Town Fare Rules and Franchises

The article discusses transfers on the Boston line in Concord, where conductors issue or refuse transfers, causing fare disparities to Concord and Concord Junction. Town leaders consider routes via the CO to Bedford and other options to satisfy franchise terms and reduce public complaints.

Tepis J. Parker the & Boston Sancmen Imits Parker Areer Concord Concord Junction Cord Pein Board of Selectmen L. & B. Street By Bedford Aia Junceee Eee

Narrow escape for brakeman in South Acton yard incident

Jack Rock a brakeman was dragged beneath moving cars in the South Acton freight yard on Monday. He was thrown under the train and dragged a considerable distance before the locomotive halted. it was believed no bones were broken.

Jack Rock Rele South Acton

Musky Angling Clash Ends in Boat Triumph

In calm predawn air a fisherman battles a wary musky. The fish strains toward liberty but the guide keeps the cornered predator pinned. The final leap ends with a gunshot and a swift gaff to finish as the angler sinks into weary relief.

Scribner’s

Marital Union Draws Rowdiness From Boer Generals

In Cape Town the marriage of General Delarey’s daughter to his secretary Ferreira took place at the Dutch Reformed church. The approaches were crowded and Generals Botha De Wet and Delarey were cheered as they entered. De Wet was carried from the church by admirers. The bridal party appeared and the congregation cheered loudly despite the minister’s warning.

Cape Town Delarey Ferreira Botha de Wet

General Meyer overwhelmed by social invites in London

London reports General Lucas Meyer formerly of the Orange Free State is dining with Alfred Rothschild and luncheon guest of Barrow Roberts. He cannot accept all invitations, as he sails to Carlsbad next Saturday on his doctor’s orders.

London Lucas Meyer Orange Free State Forces Alfred Rothschild Bar) Roberts Meyer Carlsbad

Odell Denies Harriman Railroad Post Interest

Governor Odell states the report he will accept a general eastern representative role for Harriman railroad interests is completely unfounded and has no basis. Odell, Albany, July 80.

Albany Odell Harriman

President Roosevelt to Reform Indian Policy

In Washington on November 2, the president discussed the Indian situation with Commissioner Jones and signals major policy changes. The plan prefers cutting rations, reallocating annuity funds to local improvements, and accelerating the breakup of tribal relations, though progress will be gradual. Roosevelt’s western experience informs the approach.

Washington Roosevelt

Brown Garland wed Irma Brown at Boston church

Charles Garland son of J G Garland of Concord and brother of W H Garland married Irma Brown at 4 p m in Morning's Chapel Boston. The ceremony had no bridesmaids with ushers F P W Eaton and H B Vialle of Concord. The couple left for a wedding trip and plan to teach in Dixon Academy, La.

Charles Garland Garland Concord W. H. Garland Boston Irma Brown MC. Brown Cypress St Brookline W. Eaton H. B. Vialle Mr. Garland Dixon Academy

Public meeting on death benefits in Concord

A public meeting will be held in the A. O. U. W. hall in Concord on Thursday at 8 o clock. The event invites men and women to learn about death benefits for dependents under the American Order of Fraternal Helpers, a Massachusetts fraternal beneficiary society.

Concord

Concord Notices of Sales and Supplies

Eastman kodaks and supplies offered with films and dry plates developed and printed at Whitcomb's. Fourniture available at Bostonces at L. N. Fowler's, Genelen. Houses for sale and to let. House lots for sale. Apply to Frank E. Foss, Concord, Maas.

Eastman Kodaks Whitcomb’s. Fourniture

Town to Call Special Meeting in Early September

A special town meeting is planned for the early part of September to discuss school appropriations. The meeting will address insufficient funding and a request for more money.

Local Notes and Visits Across Town

Mrs J H Snow visits Nagog A H Willis takes vacation this week Patrick Rohan Sunday at Lowell Albert Noll at Salem during old home week John F Wood of Medford in town Monday Fresh fish at Youngs Fowler s offers best line of furniture Cape vacation for Wm Beherrell remodeling barn into tenement Henry Franks ushers at Lexington park Col Gardner Union Volunteers at Union church Attendance down due to weather

H. Beherrell Col. Gardner Union Volunteers Union

New York Trip Crew Thanks Kind Host After Coastal Cruise

The crew recount a voyage from Providence to New York visiting Noank New Haven and West Point. They thank Mr Campbell for kindness and good management after returning by Coes line and describe sights including Grant's tomb the Hudson River Palisades Central Park and the New York Art Museum.

York Providence Bell Getti Judith Strange New Haven Island New York City Island Hudson River Hudson Pointest West Point Cadets Monument New York Art Museum Central Park King’s Bridge Grant Coes Campbell

Dart's sells hay rakes and Margarette sewing machine

A job lot of hay rakes priced 12 to 15 cents each is offered at Dart's. The Margarette sewing machine with all attachments is taken on by the agency, described as easy running and warranted for 10 years at O. L. Dart's.

Dart’s Margarette O. L. Dart’s

Canker of Modern Improvement at Hawthorne House

A Boston Herald writer laments the seven gabled house once linked to Hawthorne now altered by electric lights a furnace and modern baths. The piece questions how Hawthorne would view the changes and Miss Ingersoll’s departure from its original state.

Boston Herald Salem Hawthorne America

Pingpong For the Masses in New York Streets

The poor join a street pingpong fad using hands instead of rackets. Balls cost 1 or 2 cents, often rubber or celluloid, and white chalk lines serve as improvised tables on asphalt. The game is visible on many clear days in city sidewalks.

New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Greenspan Finigan and Sheebahan J. A. Finigan D. G Big Dry Goods Dept Moody Sgt Opp Waltham Mass Commonwealth of Massachusetts Acton Paiddleeen Ratarprise H. Folsom Precott Keyes Tremont Street Petitioner Clayton Pearson Portland Poland Free Baptist Pascoag Miss Neartes Holbrook R. Hoyle Ethel Nee Gmelin Vieves Juliett Garfield James Marshal Toronto George F. Wheeler Evel G. W. Hunt Thousand Islands Carlton C. Butters Holderness N. H Camp Lexington Effie Saunders Salem Wilows Pris Eee Kent Athena Westminster Brigham Icra John’ Barker Nicoisio Caramomico Paschal Cuelet Hued Iton Florence Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe Ohn M. F O. M Uae Cummings Eslecmen Lincoln Mr. Cummings Concord Selectmen So Acton J. H. Snow Nagog A. H. Willis Patrick Rohan Lowell Albert Noll John F. Wood Medford Young's Fowler's The Cape
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