Boston News Bits Reflect War Tax Talk and Local Happenings
A June 23 1898 note covers war tax opinions, the Navy’s stationing of Catarrhdin offshore, and public views on enlistment. It mentions Adm Sampson’s heritage, a kitchen oil fire, and bonds for churchgoers. Middlesex sheriff roles surface as Councilor Shaw and M C Parkhurst contest. Sheriff Cushing expected to remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Middlesex
M. C. Parkhurst
Somerville
Cushing
Fitchburg High Bans Offenders From School After Circus Day
Fitchburg high school pupils who stayed away and followed the crowd on circus day cannot return. Friends staged a bold protest but school rules are upheld by the majority of officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Leiter Comment Sparks Moral Talk On Market Corners
The Boston Beacon argues that while broad latitude in investment is tolerated, anyone who attempts to corner a staple food item stands morally close to pirates, reflecting a strong ethical stance on market manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
The
Boston Beacon
Quiet Home Weddings Reform Begins This Month
The piece notes reform in the private wedding business as war rages elsewhere. It questions expectations of ceremonies uninterrupted by noise and suggests changes in custom. It cites a reader letter about sweets and catering as part of wedding customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E
July Fourth Giving Loudness Warms Soldiers’ Families
Some people spend money on loud Independence Day noise to aid soldiers and their families. Children enjoy the familiar noise, while adults may drink, but sensible locals prefer a quieter, more useful form of patriotism.
solemn pledge on war aims condemns conquest and sovereignty claims
The passage asserts the nation's war aims are humanitarian and warns that abandoning that purpose invites world contempt and armed resistance. It argues against sovereignty over territory without rightful claim, calling such conquest under false pretenses and against former owners illegitimate.
End of the turned shoe sale signals reset for new stock
The Haverbill Gazette notes that active firms are finishing up current stocks and preparing for a new sale. Samples lean toward practical wear rather than novelties, with some new styles yet conservative manufacturers cling to proven sellers.
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Haverbill Gazette
The W'at Allophone Rumor Ties Marlboro to Concord
The passage imagines a telephone link between Marlboro and Concord as a noisy rumor. It likens the idea to embattled farmers attempting a rude bridge act on a Spanish torpedo boat, using yellow newspaper headlines as ammunition.
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Hudson
Concord
Maynard Social Notes Highlight Lawn Party and Delegation
Grass auctions are in order. The Good Templars plan a lawn party on July 9. Miss Mararet Moynihan returned from a two week visit at Brockton. A 20 member Magdalene chapter of O E S attended a convention of 10 chapters at Marlboro Tuesday afternoon and evening, returning by electrics to Hudson then to Maynard by two wagoners furnished by Coughlin. The convention was held under the supervision of the grand matron assisted by Mrs Frank Salisbury, aiming to exemplify wider uniformity in work.
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Magdalene
Marlboro
Hudson
Maynard
Coughlin
Frank Salisbury
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Mizpah
Granite
Milford
Orient
South Framingham
Corinthian
Aurora
Natick
Myrtle
Holliston
Madalene
Olive Branch
Ashland
Temple
Leominster
Stella
Worcester
Highland
Somerville
Easter
Foxboro
Vesta
Charlestown
Adlephi
Springfield
Martha Washington
Gloucester
Athena
Orange
Lena W. Lamb
G. M
W. W. Wallace
G. P
Carrie A. Cushing
G. C
Mattie L. Partridge
Lucy A. Carter
Webster L. Bagley
W. M
George R. Hall
W. P
C. H. Stevens
H. O. Barthelmes
Jessie Burns
B. F. Wilder
L. I. Hapgood
Maynard July Celebration Committees Call Town to Great Day
Fourth of July Extra invites Maynard and nearby residents to a grand celebration with events spanning the day. The notice lists committees for collection sports societies printing music parade bicycle display trades and general oversight with local officials and neighbors named. Watch The Enterprise and billboards for future news.
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Maynard
Levi R. Cheney
Samuel Lawton
Chas Hodges
A. H. Haynes
Jne A. Crowe
Edn Fearns
Dell Martin
Wm Leighton
Geo Moore
Thos Hills
B. J. Coughlin
Joshua Edwards
David Henderson
A. J. Coughlin
Thos A. Sweeney
Daniel Lawton
Thos Hillis
T. A. Sweeney
H. H. McGrail
Enterprise
Maynards win second game of series 9 to 3 over West Marlboros
In a well played match last Saturday the Maynards defeated the West Marlboros 9 to 3. Fadgen and Harry Clark strengthened the home team, with Leonard catching. Marsden Clark and Leonard starred in double plays, and Massiotti Marsden and Allen connected for key plays as Hilferty and McNally pitched well.
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Maynards
West Marlboros
Fadgen
Harry Clark
Hilferty
McNally
Maynard Boy
Capt Leonard
Marsden
Clark
Leonard
Massiotti
Allen
Sheridan
Lawton
O’clair
Ae Martin
de Lampert
de Grenier
Desmerir
Rf O
A. Gouchy
Cf AL
Beauregard
L. Gouchy
Dayigne
Umptee
Morgan.io
Local shop ads mix in Maynard and surrounding districts
A collage of notices promotes Cleary Williams selling ladies wrappers and shirt waists at low prices, Detailing a new drug store in Loewe's block Nason street Maynard with prescriptions by P H DeLee, and inviting shoppers to teas and coffees from G A Johnson. Also touts Miss Naylor's shoe store, Millinery lines at Lunch at Gaskill's, and Darlings block Summer street.
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Cleary & Williams
Loewe’s Block
Nason Street
Maynard
P. H. DeLee
G. A
Johnson
Flis
Glendale St Maynard
Fine Jet of Canaga Horses Sold at Auction
A one day mare seven years old weighing 1100 pounds with a fine driver and a brown six year old mare weighing 1100 pounds are listed in the sale notes. The consignor notes steady condition and good lineage for both horses.
Auction listing for horses and other stock
A sale notice from W. A. White of Maynard Massachusetts lists a broke black gray horse aged seven weighing 1500 pounds and a one day wear six year old weighing 1600 pounds, plus a good variety of other animals in the lineup.
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W. A. White
P.O
Maynard Mass
Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stove Ad Draws Crowds
An ad touts a wickless blue flame oil stove at A. D. Holt's store promising superior efficiency. Potential customers are invited to visit and see the product in the upcoming week’s paper.
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A. D. Holts
Boston surgeon funds contests to house artisans
Dr George C. Shattuck of Boston bequeathed a fund to the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association to aid architecture and worker homes. This year the income funds two competitions to seek new housing solutions for artisans, inviting both invited architects and the public. The program is available by writing Henry D. Dupee at Mechanics' Building, Huntington Ave, Boston.
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George C. Shattuck
Boston
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic
Henry D. Dupee
Mechanics’ Building
Huntington Av
Large Jessie strawberries from J. B. Goddard attract buyers
Large mammoth berries line fields as two week ripening continues. Goddard’s improved Jessie strawberry yields many crates daily and offers plants and berries for sale, inviting others to share in the prolific harvest and plant stock.
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J. B. Goddard
Goddard
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Charles A. Dana
Boston Transcript
Adm Sampson
Ireland
Westboro
Indianapolis Journal
Good Templars
Mararet Moynihan
Brockton
Thos Willis
Hugh H. McGrail
Maynard Locals
Gaskill’s
Darling’s
Summer Street
Fleur Y Cro
Crown Prince
Crystal
Urban
L. A. W. Lunch Room
Crockery
Joseph Booth
Main Street
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Town
Clinton, Hudson, Maynard and Concord Street Railway Company
Articles of Association
Said Street Railway Company
Harvey Wheeler
John M. Keyes
John B. Studley
Town of
Board of Selectmen
Acton
Westvale
Concord Junction
J.E. Marsh
Horace E. Stowe
Herman C. Tower
A.A. Wheeler
E. E. Carpenter
A. H. Wheeler
P. H. Morrison
Hudson, Mass
And
Capes
Ladies
Percale
W. B. Gase
Efe
Maynard, Mass
P. O
W. Marshall
Main
L. A. W. Repair Shop
Wilfrid Wheeler
AY Seid Tor Florist
Fairhaven Road
Mass
Chaplin
Thos. H. King
Concord Junction, Mass
Washington Street
H. P. N. Dahl & CO
Riverside Block
Maynard, ‘Mass
Walter B. Currier
Park Sq., Boston
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