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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1893
Page
4
The item lists various topics from the era including rubber trust discussions, advertising trends, typewriter era concerns, and notes on prominent figures. It mentions Mrs Astor's shoe expenditures, praise for the News staffer Cush ing, and opinions on holiness versus happiness. It also previews Cosmopolitan June issue articles and features.
Rev. T. C. Watkins of Chelsea argues in his Sunday sermon that the bicycle relates to daily life. He says he would give one to every business man, mechanic, clerk, teacher, and minister burdened by work stress and fatigue, to lift spirits and ease labor.
The grand jury returned a bill against Joseph Wright on Tuesday. Weather records show 90, 92, and 94 degrees Sunday to Tuesday. Residents from Worchester and Billerica visit and travel. sightings of muster at Framingham and a White Pond survey proceed. Mary Green plans a Chicago World’s Fair trip. Parker’s store updates spark a toy department change. street work on Main Street improves drainage and mud control.
No Maynard game Saturday as Roxburys did not attend due to rain in Boston. A practice game occurred with amateurs aiding. Beacons of Waltham schedule a Maynard visit next Saturday. East Ends defeat West Ends 13 to 9. Etnas beat West Actons 16 to 13. Regulars beat picked nine 8 to 1 with Umpire Kelly singled out.
The memorial day committee expresses deep gratitude to the ladies corps for preparing the collation and refreshments, arranging flowers and wreaths, decorating Music hall, and assisting with evening entertainment. Signed by S. G. Brown A. D. Hott Augustus Newton L. D. Wilson Maynard June 6, 1893.
Classified items include dressmaking by Miss Minnie Moynihan at Maynard, bargain prints at Russell's, sale of a work horse, cigars by F A Goddard, and requests for a home or farm. Local incidents report a boy run over and a fire destroying two barns near the Concord line, plus community events at Framingham normal school and Wayside Inn renovations.
Advertisements promise ladies wrappers and shirt waists in a large variety at Cleary & Williams. Also a private sale note from W H Leighton seeking a buyer for a well built business with evening showings, plus local crafts by a picture framer and furniture repairer in Stuart's block.
Rev Mr Bluette preached at the Baptist church last Sunday. Mrs Nellie Newton of Hudson visited sister Mrs G B Parker. Mrs Adelbert Mead and children of Somerville stay with her father G C Wright. Will P Hart and wife of Somerville passed en route to the World's Fair. Ladies Benevolent Society meets Thursday with Mrs Edgar H Hall. H A Littlefield buys Varnum Mead’s residence and plans to move the post office this week. James Smith, father of Mrs George Wetherbee, is ill from paralysis. Boys Brigade shows pride in uniforms. Maynard brothers cited for practice. Misses Helen Cole and Gertrude Cutler nearly struck by express. both uninjured. Best canned goods at Littlefield’s. underwear ads follow. Littlefield’s wear the Weymouth shoe line. Local fish and groceries advertised. fruits and greens at Houghton & Whitcomb. butter from Franklin Creamery and Vermont Dairy.
A fire at the Maynard home consumed two barns and damaged contents including cider and cider vinegar valued around $1000. Prompt response from the Maynard fire department saved the large wooden dwelling. The origin remains a mystery. Loss estimated at about $4000 with Middlesex Mutual and other insurers.
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