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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
4
A jumble of editorial notes from June 18 1896 comments on eastern Republicans and wartime support. It reflects social norms about weddings school discipline and public conduct with observations on Harvard students and a rail incident. The piece hints at politics as a button campaign and social propriety.
The 66th annual American Institute of Instruction gathers in Bethlehem New Hampshire July 9 11 and 13 with leading national education specialists. Sessions in Cruft hall and the Casino Maplewood feature a male quartet and scenic White Mountain venues. Special rates and eligibility for teachers and others.
Miss Mary Greene died Sunday morning at her cousin J R Ray’s home after a Friday fall caused a broken hip. A native of Cambridge where her brother Jackson Greene served as city assessor, she had lived with cousins for 15 years with Annie Ray tending her. Funeral held Tuesday. Advertisement for DeWitts Little Early Risers follows.
The Peoples National Bank Marlborough proclaims general banking, drafts payable worldwide, government bonds trading, and high grade investment bonds. It notes a recent purchase of bonds payable in gold and lists staff and customer testimonials among ad copy.
Letters to the editor decry Maynard high school graduation seating as biased. A. D. Russell defends the school committee’s distribution of 270 reserved seats among multiple groups, while Geo Milne condemns the pattern as class favoritism and asks for equal seating.
John Clements and Allis Winslow both about 18 were brought to Concord on Saturday and arraigned in district court for an alleged assault on Mrs. Thomas McWilliams on Paper Mill Hill. Their cases were continued and each held in a $300 bond.
The St George Episcopal church thanks contributors to the fund for stone steps and curbing in front of the church. Henry Crossley heads the committee. A. L. Wooster of Osseo Mich reports relief from long standing piles after using DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. Advertisers include B F Johnson Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord and H A Littlefield West Acton.
Mrs Annie O Brien Woolerschild died Saturday night after a sudden illness. Medical examiners ruled the death an overdose of oil of tansy, believed self-administered. She had married Charles Woolerschied about a year earlier. they did not live together and he was away.
Extensive forgery of Durham Water Co bonds guaranteed by Farmers Loan and Trust appears. forged bonds totaling 61000 surfaced after a Boston firm delivered six for verification and Maynard contractors used them as contract security. Maynard authorities seek the forger.
We thank Mr. David Henderson for driving us to and from Maynard High School graduation exercises on Thursday evening June 11. Names listed: Helen Friend Perricrew Lutu Epita Dovacras Irene Morgan Epita Bette Woopart Minnie Josephine Shea Lena Ponp Russell Esther Francis Claflin.
Maynard locals advertise 8000 red cabbage plants for sale in lots at A. L. Silloway's. A selection of shirt waists and wrappers is available at Cleary & Williams. Harness for the new cigar team used by J. W. Connor on the road is from Geo. S. Withington of Concord Junction who offers similar gear at fair prices.
Sudbury notes a failed picnic and a fast growing Madison Parmenter barn. Framingham muster, ill Miss Gertie Bent at Waldham hospital improving. Morse farm hosts graduation events with prizes and songs. A soldiers and sailors monument dedication costs about 2500 with $1000 from Joanna Gleason. A post graduation reception in Grange hall closes the season.
A Worcester made Buckeye mower is praised for durability and good appearance on regulated farms in the region. Advertisements note the model’s strong usage tolerance, with user references cited as proof. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure as a trusted remedy and lists local distributors B F Johnson & Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord and H A Littlefield West Acton.
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