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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
5
The Millinery Department marks down hats in popular Johnny Jones and Fritzi Scheff styles from 3.49 to 6.98 to 2.98. Dainty waists trimmed with lace or embroidered fronts sell for 98c, with lingerie waists from 1.98 to 4.98. Hosiery at 12 12 25 cents remains offered at moderate prices.
The ad lists talcum powder 13 cents per box, regular 25 cents, Lyon's Tooth Powder 19 cents, regular 25 cents, Pears Soap 10 cents per cake, regular 15 cents, with similar cut prices across the department.
Holks offers hemstitched handkerchiefs with bordered and plain versions priced at 3e, 5e, and 7e. Ladies hemstitched and embroidered handkerchiefs of fine quality are marked at 5e and 10c, claiming higher value.
A department store lists silk mull and lace fans, hand painted and beaded, priced from 25c to $2.69. Gloves include Mercerized Lisle at 50c and 8 or 12 button Glace Kid options up to $2.69. Fabrics cover Dotted Swiss, Dimity, Nainsook, India Linens, and colored veils with yard prices from 2.5c to 25c. Menswear features Acorn shirts at 50c–$1, summer underwear at 25–50c, and a new neckwear line from 25c and up.
Nation Department introduces Kleinert's Featherweight Dress Shields No 1 and 2 at 19 cents and other popular kinds at low prices. A fresh shipment of 700 dozen Pearl Buttons arrives for a week sale at 2 cents a dozen, undercutting typical 5 cent per dozen pricing.
Patrick Bowen dies in Barton Vermont from stomach cancer aged 62. Capt Barrett, longtime reformatory employee and city marshal, dies in Cambridge Hospital after 21 years with the force. Cambridge Hospital and West Lynn cemetery noted in services and resolutions.
A list of names awaiting retrieval at the post office includes D. H. Atherton, Mr. and Mrs. LL Beals, George A. Chase, Mrs. Katherine Hall, H. Hawkins, Master Thomas McNulty, and A. J. Rikeman.
Fifty thousand cabbage plants including Hendersons Early Summer and Maules Earliest of All offered at 25 cents per hundred and two dollars per thousand in lots. Contact L Garland at Junction via Concord 41 31 for details.
Wanted notices remind readers of a local watchmaker offering first class repairs with full warranty and telephone contact. Also offered are leading varieties tomato plants by the dozen, hundred, or thousand with a second listing for telephone orders. An ad promotes a one or two seated trap for sale and a transportation service to the island at reasonable rates.
A dated quote critiques careless acts by a man who stored fuel in his furnace without lighting it properly and a merchant who fills a shop with goods yet fails to advertise a warning about a disease. The editorial uses sharp sarcasm to condemn negligence.
A lengthy column lists residents and guests visiting Marlboro and surrounding towns. It notes frequent visitors from Boston Dorchester Lynn and Worcester, several locals hosting relatives, a bathroom addition, and upcoming events including a June 15 social for Miss Jennie Flynn and a June 24 Holy Trinity choir concert to aid camping expenses.
Severe weather struck Westton as lightning hit F R Knowlton’s barn and triggered a fire alarm. Despite fears the day’s contents would burn, damage proved light. The Winona Rebekah lodge hosted a May party with 75 children, drawing a large crowd and ending in a dance.
Arthur Gould eldest son of Mr and Mrs Herman Gould and Miss Sophia Charlotte Wood daughter of Rev F P Wood were married at the bride's parents home this Wednesday in the presence of close relatives They left by afternoon train for a short tour and received many handsome presents including a Henry F Miller piano from the groom's parents They will reside at Mr Gould's home farm.
Sunday visits highlighted by Mrs. Carleton Taylor with Lowell friends and Miss May Calder returning to her home in town. Burlington visitors include Mrs. C G Dole and sister. Letters advertised for Mrs. Chas Burgett Miss Marjorie Twombly. Memorial Day and Children's Day planned at the church with local families, including Mr. and Mrs. Moses Taylor and Hammond Taylor, visiting from Lowell.
Geo S Reed announces an auction in West Act on Monday June 11 at 1 pm to sell his place. Otis H Forsburg will auction his goods and three cows on the same date. Items offered will bring the highest price. sale promises activity and surprises from curtain to curtain.
A scattered 1880s style column notes visitors and visits in South Sudbury. A. N. Young buys a fine horse. Mrs. Bryant of Newtonville calls on friends. Howard Cutter of Chelsea visits with his mother. Henry Sherman and family from Waltham call on relatives. Clifford Haye and family with two sons attend Memorial day events. Walter Rogers of Newburyport visits Miss Grace B at the chapel. F B Howe and family travel to Leominster for Memorial Day with Mrs. K Howe’s daughter. Services at Memorial church honor the children. A baseball game on Memorial Day between Bud Coe and Mabsents noted. Mary E. Tilton of Newbury visits. she teaches in Newton. John Allen from Concord visits. he is connected with Concord Reformatory. Lumber on grounds and pew framing underway.
Belcher party driving on the state highway near A. J. Bacon’s residence is struck from behind by a passing automobile. The rear wheel of Mr. Moore's buggy catches the car wheel while attempting to turn, causing the buggy to derail but no injuries or vehicle damage to the auto or the carriage occupants.
The Joy Line offers reasonable rates and good service praised by commercial travelers who regularly visit New York. Patrons report excellent treatment and low dining-room charges, making the trip economical. Reservations advised by agent B D Pitts at 214 Washington St Boston.
John Martin Regan of Boston died Sunday at his father’s Forest Ave home. Mr and Mrs B B Prescott left Hudson for a 10 day visit to Holderness New Hampshire. Webb Wood now in Franklin New Hampshire spent weekend with his parents on Chapin Street. A Central division B and M train passed Hudson with crew cleaning rubbish along tracks. No arrests Saturday night. Special Officer Maguire stood in for E L Crossman who went to Bridgewater with a summer boarder. Main Street wall repairs ongoing near O’Neil crossing. Frank G Feeney opened a lunch room in the Caswell block Saturday. Congregational church ladies held a cold meat and strawberry supper Wednesday evening. Christian Scientists plan services in Odd Fellows hall Sunday June 10 and Wednesday evening June 13 prior to Boston church events.
The Hudson Woman's Club begins a land beautification project at the junction of Central and Lincoln streets in Cox. Grading has started and Supt. of Streets R. H. Hapgood will provide full assistance to the organization.
Harry Parsons of ONeill underwent immediate appendectomy upon arrival at Clinton hospital Saturday afternoon. Dr Bowers performed the operation after Mr Parsons fell ill Friday night and Dr P P Hanlon advised surgery. His condition is satisfactory and improving rapidly.
A woman buys a novel coffee pot from a peddler and learns in the evening that her husband, a hardware dealer, sells the same item in his store for half the price. She asks why he does not advertise to reveal his stock.
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