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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1895
Page
4
The page recaps varied items from politicians and civic affairs era. Mentions Cleveland seeking a third term, Lowell courthouse funding, Michigan law on religious military units, and Union veterans’ views. It notes streetcar issues and bicycle riding by Miss Cleveland among scattered remarks.
The Douglas Shoe Co of Brockton reportedly loses 450 a day due to higher leather costs. The United States Investor claims railroads are ready to issue large securities, seen as a sign of improving financial conditions. A southern remark praised the Chicago monument as chivalrous, though some consider it foolish.
The record notes that upcoming movable holidays align with weekends. In 1896 February 22 is Saturday and 1897 February 22 is Monday. Patriots Day falls on Sunday and Monday in successive years, while Memorial Day and the Fourth shift from Saturday in 1896 to Sunday or Monday in 1897.
A 19th century editorial criticizes Kickapoo reservation settlement for attracting speculators and displacing honest farmers. It argues emigration westward will wane as markets fill, and urges steadier farm life with local produce demand in near towns, predicting a return to prosperous, content rural homes.
A brief notice proclaims a new western poet whose verses supposedly prove genius to scientists. It playfully notes the speaker has never seen a purple cow but would rather see than be one, capturing a humorous tone.
State announces deadlines for insertions at the publication office T F Newton. Readers must place advertising matter and subscriptions by Tuesday to ensure timely publication.
John W Randall may sell his farm as South Acton notes publish church services. Town mentions include funerals, sermons in South and West Acton Universalist churches, Y P C U topics, a strawberry festival, a local drama ruling, a marriage, baptisms, and Children’s Day events with a 15-voice choir. Also listed are local notes, milked by Rev Buxton, and public notices for rents and post office ads.
Boating on the lake is in order. The reformatory houses have summer uniforms. A bicycle race on June 8 drew riders and a tack incident punctured a wheel. A rider collided with a dog on Commonwealth avenue injuring himself. The West Concord school canceled Tuesday circus attendance. Reverend E S Wheeler of South Boston noted.
Sudbury news reports the Sanderson place auction failed to sell last Saturday. Rev W G Seaman suffers an ulcer treated with a lance and misses the Methodist pulpit with Rev M Mc Queen substituting. The first class four year graduates will receive diplomas Friday June 14 at the town hall with prize speeches funded by a donor. Principal Alfred C Faye resigns to take a higher paying post. A late June town meeting will consider Mrs Joanna Gleason's gift for a Revolutionary monument and matching town funds. Memorial Day services drew many as Sudbury Veterans, Burnside post G A R Saxonville and Foster camp South Framingham attended the program at Wadsworth cemetery with a new graveside decoration ritual.
Clergymen led ceremonies at multiple cemeteries including Wadsworth Clarence Rouse Mr Hope Rev W Seaman and Rev Geo Brock. A supper for the post and camp followed in Sudbury Centre, with townspeople before an evening service and a Libby Prison lecture. About 50 graves were decorated and Saxonville Grange members attended a special program of music reading and tableaux in the day’s observances.
The Redemptorist Fathers completed a mission with 900 souls present. One father gave his own blessing and the papal benediction. They urged continued promises and avoidance of sin, thanking Fr. Crowe and supporters for their kindness. Assabet council R A plans to join Concord council for mid June anniversary events. Dr Currier and family occupy John Turner’s former Brooks street house. H P N Dahl moved fixtures and stock to Riverside block, highlighting a fine display opportunity for his goods.
The G A R committee of Maynard thanks the Loyal Temperance Legion School Children and all who aided in Memorial Day exercises. Their services were greatly appreciated. Maynard June 5 1895.
Cleary & Williams showcase spring millinery and a fresh line of shirt waists and wrappers. Smith's new bakery displays the Superb Household range in the window. J W Henderson listed as an agent. A L Silloway offers cabbage plants in any quantity. W C Crott, builder, seeks carpenters immediately.
Notice warns all submissions must arrive by Tuesday night to appear in the issue. It directs matter to be left with AL at the post office and notes at the publication office.
Acton Centre notes announce graduation set for June 13 a week away. Mr and Mrs A W Taylor returned home Sunday morning. A P Wood recently recovered health enough to move about. Advertised letters list D P O'Brien, Mr E L White, Mr H Barnes. Y P S C E meets to discuss How to Study the Bible Jos 1 1-9. Herbert Robbins and Geo Chamberlain were in town last week and may open their summer home. Mr and Mrs William Richardson and family from South Framingham visited. Mr Gourley of the Fitchburg railroad and Miss O Neil of Boston spent Sunday at the Monument House. Acton Locals seek a young girl for housework, Box 3 Acton MA.
Town seeks a capable warden and wife to manage the town farm, with strong farming experience. Overseers of the Poor meet June 15 from 7 to 9 p m at the selectmen rooms to receive applications or letters addressed to Joseph Jandron Clerk Over seers Poor Box 522 Hudson Mass for consideration.
The Fitchburg railroad will run the Montreal Flyer on its initial season trip June 3 leaving Union Station Boston at 11 a m daily except Sunday. The train serves Keene Rutland Burlington Plattsburg and towns along Lake Champlain to Montreal. DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve cures burns scalds and indolent sores and never fails to cure piles. B F Johnson Son Maynard.
The Fall River line wharf in New York will be renamed Pier 18 from 28 North River at Murray Street starting June 1. Double service with two boats each way daily between New York and Fall River begins June 17. The note includes a testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure.
David Lewis, long plagued by rheumatism, reports relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised in our columns. He says the balm ends his pain and hopes to be fit for duty soon. Sold by B F Johnson Son Maynard Mass C H Whitney Concord Junction Mass and H S Richardson Concord Mass.
Advertisers urge grocers to stock Ayer’s Hygienic as a remedy for fatigue from a sluggish system, suggesting it helps restore energy.
June opens with all seven planets visible as evening stars. Venus Mars Jupiter and Neptune form a visible group. Uranus and Saturn sit low in the southeast. Neptune remains too near the sun to see. Jupiter and Mercury form a pair near each other. Venus and Mars form a second pair. Venus grows brighter, now twice January’s brightness. The moon will be at full on June 7.
The annual Baldwinville Hospital cottage fair takes place on Tuesday June 11 with dinner served at noon. Readily available attractions will be offered to attendees.
Mirror publisher J H Cobb of Brocton New York cites two year advertising of Chamberlain's Remedies. A bowel trouble sufferer used Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and two doses ended the ailment. Sold by B F Johnson Co in MaynardMass C H Whitney Concord Junction and H S Richardson Concord Mass.
Gravois Mills Missouri physician recounts DeWitts itch Slazel Salve as unequal for indolent sores scalds and burns. It stops pain instantly heals a burn and leaves no scar according to B F Johnson and Son Maynard.
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