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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
4
The item cites a tame St. Louis political convention and notes Russell's presidential boom now shown by a button. It mentions Milford News philosopher awaiting a bicycle built for two and reflections on Memorial Day rest. It also references Manchester of Winchester and Speaker Meyer among journalists as ballots approach.
West Acton notes June 14 is Children's Day Floral Sunday at the Baptist church. Mrs F R Knowlton returns from the South and Mrs Mary Bowers coordinates weekly flower donations for Boston hospitals. Stella Marion Newton wed John S Alley of Marlboro. couple to reside with Cyrus G Stone of Marlboro. Memorial Day observed with ceremonies at Mt Hope Cemetery. Eugene White narrowly escaped a fatal crossing accident. two earlier incidents noted at the same crossing in past years. A dog issue and local advertisements close the item.
The notice advertises braided edge Mexican hammocks in colors and easy arm chairs at low prices. It also promotes a full line of Windsor Cash Store groceries at bottom prices and a new ladies shirt waist line.
Memorial Day activities in Maynard began with a morning band parade and a noon banquet at Cooperative Hall hosted by G A R ladies. Veterans and visitors joined a processional to Glenwood and St Bridget cemeteries for prayers and grave decorating. In the evening at Music Hall Fr Crowe, James Sweeney, and Rep Patch spoke, with patriotic songs and a recital of America.
Community notes from South Acton include sermons, school events, post office letters, a high school graduation planned for next week, and a village baseball result. Local residents attend services, festivals, and concerts while court cases and public notices are also reported.
Joseph Wright was convicted in Middlesex district court of perjury tied to the trial of Edwin T. McManus over illegal liquor sales at Stow before Judge Keyes. The materiality of Wrights testimony was upheld in the full bench ruling, though Wright is viewed as a victim of others seeking to dodge law. Also mentions DeWits Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for eczema and piles with local merchants listed.
Local listings advertise bedding and tomato plants at A L Silloway and cabbage plants at A L Silloway. J B Gleason of Concord advertises real estate on Pleasant street. Cleary Williams offers shirt waists and wrappers. Peoples National Bank notice suggests investors consult Mr Stone. Minute Cough Cure advertised as a remedy. Local names include B F Johns Son and H Whitney.
Mrs Houston approached from the opposite direction on the left side of the road. Clough avoided Mrs Houston by swerving and struck a fence, vaulting over it into the millpond where his head hit the bottom and his face was badly scratched. His bicycle was wrecked.
Memorial exercises at the reformatory cemetery featured Concord post 180 G A R with Carters band and Concord Light Artillery. The event drew a large crowd. graves of soldiers who died in prison were honored, with photography and a post-service lunch.
In spring the ad proclaims DeWitt's Little Early Risers as liver cleanse purifying blood and boosting vigor. The notice lists B. F. Johnson & Son Maynard C. H. Whitney Concord and H. A. Littlefield West Acton as vendors and promoters.
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