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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
8
All scatter wise voted the office of pub the same week. An earlier receipt will ensure against condensation or delay of articles. Nevis and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
South Acton residents share news of a quiet week with church services, a funeral for Gertrude Harrington, and community thanks. A long obituary notes her charity, leadership in Faholo Circle, and family impact. Town activities include a children’s Sunday, sermons, a Grammar and Primary School program, and a town meeting planned for next Tuesday.
Canajoharie resident D W Fuller says the remedy provides the best results and his family would not be without it. Catskill druggist G A Dykeman calls it the best cough remedy after eight years of use. Trial bottles offered free at local druggists with regular size priced at one dollar.
Miss Marion Burroughs returns from Mt Holyoke and Miss Mary Nelson from Smith for the summer. The W C T U held a church meeting with a Loyal Temperance legion entertainment. Contributors must sign submissions. Schools closed Friday and pupils gave an evening program in the town hall. Boxboro lacks a high school but maintains strong educational ties and will send out educated residents.
Examinations for admission to the Fitchburg normal school will be held at the school in Fitchburg on Thursday and Friday June 25 and 26 at 9 a.m. and on Tuesday and Wednesday September 8 and 9 at 9 a.m. Candidates should present themselves as far as practical at the first examination. The Model and Training schools will open in the fall. A new building costing 150000 dollars provided by the commonwealth will be ready for occupancy in the fall. For catalogues or information address the principal.
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a permanent cure for eczema and piles. It lists sellers B F Johnson and Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord and H A Littlefield West Acton.
Readers are shown a vintage price lineup listing apples pears apricots corn tomatoes evaporated fruits and jams with assorted rates. Items include Evaporated Apple Peach Apricot by the pound and New England Mincemeat pie prep along with Olives Pickles Chow Chow and Gherkins quoted at several cents per unit.
Community updates from Concord Junction including with Father Moriarty on duty, Deputy Hart at Fall River, a new night electrician, and engagements of Fred H. Chase and Theodora Kyle. Mentions Bunker Hill day races, judge visits to the reform school, theft incident, and local ads for ice cream, tenement to let, and tea prices at Mrs. Joyce's Variety Store.
Notices list multiple sudden and expected deaths with ages and locations. Westboro Marlboro Newmarket New Hampshire June dates mark graves and memorials for Eliza Dacey Mary Bragg George Ellard Margaret Stronach Ellen Mahar and William K. Ritchie ages 72 76 30 7 4 51 43 11 26 67 10 months.
At the annual meeting held Tuesday June 2 1896 the Middlesex Institution for Savings chose officers headed by President Samuel Hoar and Vice President Charles H Walcott. Other named officers include Clerk Herbert W Hosmer and directors John Keyes Henry J Hosmer Lorenzo Eaton Nathan B Stow William Wheeler Julius M Smith and Charles E Brown among others who have accepted and taken the oath. Concord June 16 1896.
At Marlboro June 16 by Rev BP A McKenna John R Crotty and Miss Minnie Carroll. At Holliston June 15 by Rev A P Sharpe of Marlboro Andrew D Morrow of South Framingham and Nellie Pray of Holliston.
The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever spots and all skin eruptions. It cures piles or no pay required. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by B F Johnson Lone Maynard and H E Richardson Concord.
At Marlboro on June 11 a son was born to Mrs George Patterson. On June 9 a son to Mrs George Tighe at Marlboro. On June 7 a daughter to Mrs E L y at Marlboro. On June 11 a son to Mrs H B Fay at Marlboro. On June 10 a son to Mrs Henry Howe at Marlboro.
West Acton notes show property moves by C B Stone and A F Blanchard with new purchases on Wrights hill and Stow road. Local society gears include I O O F memorials, postponed Children’s Day, and graduations at Newton Theological School. Local ads promote sodas, medicines, waists, hats, and groceries.
Acton Centre reports a rainy Sunday in June with guests Rudolph Weber and Mr Morton of Boston at the Monument House and visits by Mrs Brown and H D Brown of Water town. An Endeavor rally at Carlisle drew many Christian Endeavor members while a storm postponed a Sunday school concert. Otis H. Forbush of Acton, Mass. will auction farm property at J. K. Blanchard farm Boxboro on June 19 1896 at 1 30 p m including buggy gear lumber and more. A card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends at The Massachusetts Reformatory and to local helpers for care during illness and bereavement. For rent a ten room house with stable and half acre in Acton Centre for $12 50 monthly, via Arthur H Cowdrey M D Stoneham Mass.
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