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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
5
Several items note mild varicella cases in town. Local residents travel, return, and entertain. June plans include George Kiske and wife’s trip to Europe and a lawn party for the Fresh Air Fund at A Tower.
A humorous pamphlet about Concord titled as a guide book mocks locals and misplaces landmarks. It features a cartoon of the Thoreau Alcott House on Main Street and a caption claiming the house stood on the right hand of the Virginia Road. The piece criticizes the writer as a naive compiler.
The Concord post office lists names of addressees awaiting acceptance of letters for week ending June 15 1897. Included are Wm Buttrick P M Wm Angelo 2 E G Boland 2 Charles E Boyd Mr Downing Alonzo R Harris J M and J H Lowden Clarence Lovejoy Wm S Lyons Thomas Mason L Miller Henry Morrissey Patrick Murphy Timothy Murphy 8S Prentiss F F Woodward Co Miss Stella Anderson Miss Mary Bissell Miss Ellen Hughes Miss Frances Mason Miss Mamie McKenzie Mrs L Miller Mrs Belle M Norcross Mrs Joseph Nash Miss Margaret Staples Mrs B B Snow.
Notice by George F. Wheeler intends to run a delivery wagon this year to supply the town with freshly picked strawberries. Those wishing to obtain fruit should notify him, with mail orders promptly attended to.
The week ending 7 p m June 14 1897 records show a maximum of 75 degrees and a minimum of 48 with a weekly range of 27 and mean temperature 57.9. Total precipitation measured 1.93 inches. Observer Fred A Tower.
A testimonial style pitch claims Dr King's New Discovery cures coughs colds and consumption with no equal for a wide range of respiratory ailments. It notes safety for all ages and pairs well with Dr King's New Life Pills. Free trials at local drug stores. prices 50 cents and 1.00.
Corinthian lodge F and A M marked its centennial with a service at the Unitarian church led by worshipful master Charles S Hart and past master William F Hurd. The event featured sermon by Loren B Macdonald and music by Howard M Dow and Tremont quartet.
List of weekly services from First Parish Unitarian Trinity Church and Trinitarian Congregational plus Scandinavian M E Church. Details include pastors names Rev Loren B McDonald Rev Geo A Tewksbury Rev J P Anderson and service times for Sundays and weekday meetings. Various youth and class activities noted.
Local listings advertise 2000 plus rolls of paper hangings and old stock at low prices, with a paper hanger available. Noyes Brothers laundry agent Whitcomb, plus new and secondhand wagons, home goods, ice cream makers, lawn gear, gloves, crackers, and chocolates from Towle Kent and F B Chase.
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana praises Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation sick headache and a superior general tonic. Mrs Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered after six bottles restoring appetite digestion and energy. Available at B F Johnson Son Maynard and Jno C Friend drug stores.
A local tailor emphasizes inclusive service promising perfect fit for all customers regardless of size. The shop pledges customization and attentive tailoring to ensure comfort and style for every patron.
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