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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
8
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South Acton and West Acton items report postmaster appointment, school graduations, lectures, church notes, social events, and local sales. Notable mentions include Miss Helen Bradford’s Fitchburg normal school graduation, Ac on high school exercises with address by Wen. Wilde, and multiple church services and events across South Acton.
London June 16 Charles Frohman says he will stay in England to produce plays and move his American interests to Daniel Frohman and Al Hayman. He aims to control two London theatres and hold interests in others. An offer of 40 weeks for the Gillette Secret Service company is on the table, with London negotiations ongoing. Frohman speaks from Paris where he is consulting with Hayman.
Cape Town dispatch reports Cecil Rhodes narrowly escaped death as a fire broke out in his Kimberley bedroom. He slept through it until police forced entry. after waking he remained calm and helped extinguish the flames before leaving for Rhodesia.
London June 16 at Sothedale auction room old manuscripts fetched top sums. Sir Walter Scott works led with Lady of the Lake and other poetical pieces bringing £1290, while Old Mortality and prose manuscripts realized £600. The Nelson memoir brought $1000 and Robert Burns manuscripts totaled £365.
John C Roche, a renowned Derby resident and former Wallingford legislator for two terms, died last night at age 77. He fathered 21 children, 17 living.
James P Harlan age about 70 brother of Associate Justice Harlan was accidentally killed by a train on the Louisville Henderson and St Louis railway yesterday afternoon near the city alms house. The incident occurred near Louisville.
London reports publish obituaries and reminiscences about Barney Barnato. The notices recount his career and note he reportedly attempted suicide three times before his death in Cape Town.
State Normal School Fitchburg announces entrance examinations at the normal school building on June 24 and 25 and September 6 and 7, starting daily at 9:00 a.m. Candidates should aim for the first examination if possible. For catalogue and sample papers contact John G. Thompson, principal.
The suromer schedules of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad will begin at 12 01 a m Sunday June 20. Public urged to consult timetable posters and folders available at ticket offices before the changes take effect.
Advertises Buckhlen’s Arnica Salve as the best skin salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Priced 25 cents per box. Sold by B Johnson & Son Maynard and C Friend Concord.
The supreme court ruled against Mayor Courtney's appointees in Lowell. The city council's chosen officials Charles Callahan James Cahill and Daniel Donahue are rightful incumbents, ending the mayor council clash over charter changes. Judge Holmes notes council removal powers rose with charter restoration and need not state reasons.
The 3500 ton steel steamer John Englis of the Maine Steamship Line arrived in Portland on its first regular trip from New York. Departed Monday at 5 PM, a dense fog off Nantucket shoals delayed arrival. ship reached port after 2 PM yesterday. At 312 feet long and 46 feet beam the vessel carries 132 staterooms 73 berths for 350 passengers and sails at 16 to 17 knots with modern marine architecture.
In Farmington Maine persistent rain over seven weeks threatens the sweet corn crop and potato yields, risking losses for canning factories and farm workers. Hay will be heavy this year and the apple crop looks better than average despite the wet season.
In Sandwich Massachusetts on June 16 the Cape Cod Canal company lost portions of its land as sheriff sales shifted to buyer George H Titcomb of Boston. Titcomb, once linked to the canal as engineer, claims $16 000 against the company and may have pushed the sale to safeguard his interests. The sale could complicate future title clearance for a canal promoter. The property's exact value was not announced.
Boston reports a firmer wool market this week though domestic sales stay slow. Fleece wools remain priced nominally and territory wools move only when quotes are not too high. New wools arrive moderately but cost too much for current demand. Australian wools sell well with firm prices and an upward tendency.
Portsmouth New Hampshire June 16 The Society of Colonial Wars yesterday elected officers Henry C Kent governor Lancaster Dr John C Thorne vice governor Concord Colonel James Co Fornay lieutenant governor Portsmouth Charles L Parsons secretary Durham G P Conn treasurer Concord Hon Ezra S Stearns registrar Concord Rev Charles L Toppan chaplain Concord Jared I Williams chancellor Lancaster
General Nelson A. Miles will represent the U S Army at the queen's jubilee and Rear Admiral J N Miller will represent the U S Navy. They arrived in London with their staffs and Mrs Miles and were dinner guests of Whitelaw Reid, the U S envoy to the jubilee.
West Point reports Bertram Sanders and an Arkansas youth left the cadetship examination after claiming severe hazing. They returned home and declined further participation.
Springfield Massachusetts June 16 John D Angiers manager of the telephone exchange in Westfield is missing and it is supposed he has absconded being short in his accounts nearly $1000 He came to Westfield from Bellows Falls VT about three years ago.
Instructions for canning strawberries with sugar and juice, making jelly from fresh berries, a strawberry ice dessert with milk cream and yolks, and a strawberry shortcake recipe with Royal yeast powder and butter crust. Includes steps, temperatures, testing doneness, and serving notes.
The Peoples National Bank transacts general banking business sells drafts in the United States and abroad buys government municipal railroad and other bonds. It notes bonds of water companies as strong investments and offers careful selection facilities. Correspondence and accounts invited. Safety boxes available with fire and burglary protection. John L. Stone cashier Marlboro Massachusetts.
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