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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1895
Page
4
The column comments on public figures and issues of 1895 including Judge Knowlton, Cleveland’s family, Armenia, and political races. It critiques the Massachusetts legislature, discusses Sunday barbering laws, and notes Governor Greenhalge’s administration and Haile potential nomination.
The governor shows nerve by returning the veterans preference bill to its origin branch without his signature. He realizes the Grand Army's voting influence in Massachusetts and expects censure from veterans and allies. He acts not for popularity but to do his duty, earning admiration for his pluck despite disagreements.
The shoe makers argue they can set prices they will accept and avoid harming consumers. They foresee higher costs passed to buyers but doubt any drastic jump beyond historical levels. The industry notes ample opportunity for an increase without imposing hardship on shoppers.
The Maynard high school graduation will be held at Riverside hall Thursday at 7 45 p m. The program includes music speeches declamations and the valedictory with diplomas presented. Graduates span classical and English courses with names including Louis Bernard Johnson Arthur Drew Bertha Ella Batley Lottie Irene Lehy Clementine Severson Rosalie Shea Annie Pettigrew Joseph Gately John Lawton and Terence Brady.
The gram mar school held its graduation in School hall on Tuesday night with 21 seniors. The program featured declamations by Edward Archer and Charles Smith, choral pieces, and a diploma conferring by A D Russell and W Croseley, in a warm, well attended ceremony.
The Dairymaids performed a polished fall event Saturday evening with neat attire and first class entertainment. They sold all they had, the musical program pleased the crowd, and Mrs Van Eten could not attend due to sickness with Miss Irene Peters stepping in as accompanist. The three fates fortune telling and a fine club swinging by Miss Boeske stood out as highlights.
A group of men described as Swedes fought in Spring Lane after 7pm Saturday. Constable Morgan detained two participants, placing them in the lockup. Seeing blood, the doctor was considered but not needed as wounds proved minor. selectmen released the men after a brief consult. Citizens question the incident and its handling.
Citizens call for a clear reason from selectmen about releasing detainees. The piece argues government protection hinges on public accountability and transparency in the action.
Last Sunday a son blessed John Carney. On Tuesday two Carney siblings wed at St. Bridget's, Miss Kate Carney to John Harrington of Concord and Jesse Carney to Miss Bessie Rogers. Large crowd attends. The brides and grooms begin new lives, one couple touring while the other settles in Concord.
A fine assortment of spring millinery including hats trimmed and untrimmed at the millinery rooms of Cleary & Williams. Just received a full line of shirt waists and wrappers at Cleary & Williams. For Sale cabbage plants by A. L. Silloway. Wanted eight good carpenters at once apply to W. C. Crott builder.
Instructions urge all material to reach the office by Tuesday night to be included in the week’s issue. Early submissions help avoid condensation or delay. News, advertising, and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
South Acton hosts high school graduation at town hall Thursday evening. Franks Hosmer installs Tenney steam heat at his house. Various sermons, meetings, and church events discussed. The Maynard game ended Acton 9 Maynard 6. Local consul Frank W. Holt appointed for the League of American Wheelmen. Community events include picnics, baptisms, concerts, and a strawberry supper with prize awards.
A discourse on Christian manliness in teachers links moral fitness to community welfare and schooling quality. It notes that lack of these traits alienates educators from the public, then reports a pretty wedding in Maple Street where Miss Martha Pratt wed Ernest Hosmer, with details of attire and reception. South Acton church notes and local ad follow.
It Did the Business says J H Cobb publisher of the Mirror Brocton New York A reader with a bowel trouble used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after an ineffective old remedy and two doses ended the problem The product is sold by B F Johnson Co Maynard Mass C H Whitney Concord Junction Mass and H S Richardson Concord Mass
Real estate transfers recorded this past week across Marlboro Hudson Hopkinton Lowell Concord Acton Bolton and other towns. Notable entries include Henry K W Andrews to G W Bemis for 2075 dollars and F R Arnold to City of Boston for 1100 dollars. Other transfers show sums of 1 dollar to multiple buyers and several to City of Boston totaling 950 to 1100 dollars.
Man and wife must be capable and well recommended to run the town farm. Overseers of the Poor will meet at the selectmen's rooms on Saturday evening June 15 from 7 to 9 to receive applications by letter or in person addressed to Joseph Jandron, Clerk, Box 522, Hudson, Mass. Also endorsements for One Minute Cough Cure from local merchants.
Colonel Parsons and staff thanked the Sixth regiment band for fine afternoon and evening concerts and field music. Governor Greenhalge attended two performances and called their selections the finest heard on the camp ground.
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