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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
4
The column mixes society notes and crime items. It cites Barney Barnato’s death as context for reading Olive Schreiner’s Trooper Peter Haiket and notes a hypnotist on the North Side. It mentions two tramps robbing a bicyclist and complains about reform school cruelty. public library note and petiti on suggestion conclude.
The Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution urges renewal of Independence Day observances in cities and towns with public addresses, reading of the Declaration, and patriotic programs. It also asks clergy to recognize the Sunday observance in church services and to publish the action in Boston and other papers.
A Boston Journal note recalls Secretary Taft wearing a straw hat on the battleship Massachusetts last Thursday. The plain American image drew comment from a contemporary who wondered what hat he should wear, arguing the secretary’s choice was sensible for a hot day.
The Boston Journal notes labor organizations will be canvassed to learn members views on immigration restriction. It argues that aid given to the Immigration Restriction League signals likely verdicts. It questions how a flood of unskilled foreigners with low wages harms laborers’ comfort and happiness.
A Tuesday evening Jubilee party for patriotic subjects of Queen Victoria drew a large crowd in Maynard. Fireworks, lemonade, and ice cream fueled the fun while the Maynard brass band played stirring tunes. Before the St George's church grounds event, the band played in front of Maple House where Miss Cora Cutting lay ill. The celebration was a grand success and organizers praised the outcome.
Thomas Sheehan traveled to Hudson on Monday morning's first train to paint the Hose 2 house and returned on the following train.
A painter, Mr Sheehan, fell about 20 feet from a stepladder on staging while painting eaves. He sustained a broken left arm in two places, a severely cut head, and a damaged right hand. He was taken by train to his home, then to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment before returning home Tuesday night. Dr Rich accompanied him to Boston.
Ladies invited to view a large line of Easter hats and bonnets in the latest styles. Various shops advertise sewing, repairs, and tailoring services. Bicycles for sale and repair offered by local providers. A four room tenement is available to rent near Maynard. The notices list Miss Deane, Miss Naylor, Freedberg & Carts, J Butterworth, Morris & Sperling, T J Nevins, Cleary & Williams, Henderson Sumner & Stone, A L Silloway, and Miss Eliza Whitney.
The Boston and Maine summer timetable begins June 20 for eastern and western divisions with mountain expresses leaving Boston at 9.40 and 1.30 am and returning at 3.20 and 8.25 pm. other divisions switch June 27, and White Mountains and St. Johnsbury lines adopt summer time June 27–28. Changes include the 5.59 am western train to Portland, improved southern suburban service, and Central Massachusetts adjustments skipping intermediate stops. Northampton and Concord excursion trains run in August. The Boston Journal notes Swinburne in official proclamations.
The Society of Colonial Wars in Massachusetts held a June 17 excursion to Sudbury with about a third of its 300 members. The trip included visits to the free public library, a new monument to Civil War soldiers, the Wadsworth monument, and various historic sites. Speakers discussed King Philip's War dates and local history, and a Wayside Inn banquet concluded the day before members returned home. Rifle matches that day saw Sixth Regiment defeats and related Army and naval unit scores.
The department offers a large selection of the newest and most popular shapes for ladies and misses, with slippers for husbands, fathers, or brothers to match luxury or everyday needs. Readily available to suit in this article of restful adornment.
A local shoe shop advertises a complete assortment of Youths' Misses' Boys' Girls' and Babies' Shoes in all grades and sizes. It emphasizes perfect fits for school play and dress, with wide variety and specialty fitting service.
Our line offers numerous sizes styles and grades of lace shoes for gentlemen. They mold to the instep and adjust to a snug fit without being tight. Elegant models on latest lasts highlight this selection with best stock and very low prices, promising satisfying footwear choices.
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