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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
1
The office asks all matter reach by Tuesday night to appear in that week's issue. Early submissions help avoid condensation or delays. Items may be left with C. H. Persons in Riverside block or subscriptions at J. B. Deane in Loewe's block.
Maynard lore recalls William Supple's visit, new birth in Levi Cheney's family, George Salisbury sailing for England, and Joseph Reed's probation release. Community concerts, church anniversaries, and a G A R dinner highlight Memorial Day events while town improvements include new firefighting equipment and a runaway incident near the depot. Grammar graduates at the school stage a lengthy program with diplomas awarded by A D Russell.
Card of thanks from Isaac Davis post of Acton expresses gratitude to Mizpah Degree Lodge of Maynard and town helpers for the Memorial Day collation May 30. Also mentions endorsing One Minute Cough Cure by Mrs. R DeYoung Middleburg IA after six years of use for herself and child. Signed by B F Johnson and Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield West Acton.
Officials praise a Sunday liquor-sale truce as a creditable, citizen-led effort. Licensed and unlicensed dealers reportedly closed shops on Sundays to uphold liquor laws, though no formal order was issued by the selectmen.
The Enterprise reports a new issue in the waterworks muddle claiming bonds issued by Howland & Ellis as security are worthless. With $125,000 authorized, questions arise over paying $6700 from $3800 in available water bonds as the town nears its limit.
June 17 at Sudbury marks the monument dedication with a first class luncheon ice cream and lemonade at the outdoor restaurant run by the Methodist society. Notable Osseo resident A L Wooster reports relief from twenty years of painful piles after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve praised as a cure for skin ailments. Names include B F Johnson & Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord and H A Littlefield West Acton.
Notice invites insertion in the issue and insures against condensation or delay of articles. Advertising matters and subscriptions may be left at H. L. Whitcomb's bookstore or at the post office for processing.
Local notices report repainting and enlargement of homes, leases, and moves among Concord residents. Mentions include M L Hatch, Chas H Munroe on fishing, Bowker and Cross construction, and various relocations and repairs. High school graduation set for June 18 in the town hall.
The Trinity Church Aid Society hosts a lawn party at Mrs C O Richardson's residence on Main Street Friday afternoon June 9. A sale of useful and fancy articles opens at 4 o'clock and supper is served at 6 o'clock. Admission is 25 cents.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a permanent cure for eczema and piles. It lists sellers B. F. Johnson & Son in Maynard and H. C. Whitney in Concord among others in Massachusetts.
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