Newspaper Notes From The Enterprise Era
A compact review of 1893 topics including weather, politics, and infrastructure. Mentions President Harrison, Liliuokalani, Judge Gersham, Apsley, and Governor Russell. Notes electric railways in Fitchburg, road construction comments, and Bill Nye road-building quote. Emphasizes local journalism as a city index and stresses road education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gersham
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Bill Nye
United States
Republic
The Ratemaking Power and Board Responsibility
Aldace F. Walker, chair of the joint Trunk Line and Central Traffic committee, argues in The Railway Age that the ratemaking power is the railway’s highest corporate function. He says rate control is a charter function held by boards, but has been abdicated to subordinates amid a carnival of tariffs filed in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldace F. Walker
Trunk Line and Central Traffic Associations
Railway Age
Northwestern Railroader
Washington
The Color of the Waistcoat and Social Etiquette
Life notes advise that a gentleman invited to an event should wear a white waistcoat. a written invitation warrants a black waistcoat. The piece jokes that ejection for nonconformity is extreme yet hints a celebrated guest might be spared a kitchen seat. The Times and New York letters critique reception and satire. A final jab jokes about a clock alarm in jewelers’ ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Baroness Blanc
New York
Maynard notices and community events update
A Maynard item notes a democratic caucus at Co operative hall Thursday evening, river conditions with ice and water, J Parmenter visiting Worcester, and a death from scarlet fever. Also listed are registrar sessions on Wednesday evening and next week, Taylor's Good Templar entertainment, a forthcoming basket party, and temperance society unity aiding a no license outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-operative Hall
J. Parmenter
Worcester
James Bramley
Board of Registrars
Selectmen’s
Taylor
Good Templar Novelty Minstrels
Lodge
Visiting the New School Buildings Aims and Impressions
Report of a school committee led tour through the new building. Observers praised advance work in grades from primary to upper levels, noting bright pupils, strong penmanship, lively recitations, and harmonious discipline. Teachers’ encouragement fueled eager participation and orderly classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Crossley
A. Nagle
A. Lewis
H. P. Jenkins
Nellie E. Kennedy
Lizzie Shepard
R. Winkley
S. Keating
Phelps
M. Bryne
Wentworth
Gordon
G. H. Galger
Ella McGreggor
McGreggor
Visit of School Inspectors Yields Mixed Results
The inspectors noted strong turnout but many students were absent from illness. The visit provided enjoyment and profit, offering observations and benefits to the community.
Tragic Death of Tommie Cullen at Wall Street Dock
Tommie Cullen, nine, a Bridgeport Post newsboy, was struck and killed by a New York, New Haven and Hartford train at the Wall Street dock. The engineer was exonerated. funeral services held in Maynard after the body arrived from Bridgeport, with a temperance gathering and address by Hon. B. B. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Cullen
Bridgeport Post
Tommy Cullen
Post
N. Y
Wall Street
Cullen
Craine
Waterbury
Downs
Young Cullen
Richard H. Cullen
Cedar Street
Housatonic Railroad
Kossuth Street
Maynard Mass
Father Carroll
St. Mary’s Church
Maynard
B. B. Johnson
Waltham
Temperance Rally Opens at Music Hall Led by Civic Leaders
The union temperance event gathered about 1200 people as St. Bridget's and Good Templars marched from Co operative square with fife and drum to Music hall. The program featured male choir singing under Amory Maynard and speeches by John W. Flood Michael Mullen and James A. Crowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Temperance
Music Hall
St. Bridget’s Temperance Society
The
Good Templars
Cooperative Square
Fife and Drum Corps
Nason
Main Streets
Amory Maynard
John W. Flood
Michael Mullen
Catholic Temperance Society
James A. Crowley
Poolroom Row at Maynard House Ends In Scuffle
Postmaster George Flood and Edward McManus of Stow clashed over an unpaid election bet during a billiard match at Maynard House. McManus and his brother joined in, a bartender intervened, and punches and heated language followed with McManus prevailing and comments on the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Flood
Edward McManus
Stow
McManus
Maynard House
Flood
McGrail
Postmaster Flood
Card of thanks from the CuLLeNN family
A note from Mr. and Mrs. R. H. CuLLeNN and family of Maynard Massachusetts expresses sincere gratitude for the sympathy received during their sad trouble and says they will be held in grateful remembrance. Dated February 19.
Card of Thanks from the Bramleys
The Bramley family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for support and sympathy after the death of their daughter. Maynard Locals note the March 1 1893 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bramley
Maynard
Vegetarian for Many Years, Prepared by M. 8S. AYER
A brief notice from Boston describes a vegetarian prepared work by M. 8S. AYER. The text notes the author’s long engagement with vegetarian practices and hints at publication details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Boston
Mansion House Offers Superior Board and Stable Service
Mansion House fully equipped for boarders and transients provides free carriage to all trains and a well kept stable run by a competent manager. Hacks available for weddings funerals and parties with top tier service in both house and stable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harrison
New Enigland
Princess Kalulani
Liliuokalani
Princeton
Apsley
Doubtless
General Paine
Russell
Milford Journal
Fitchburg
Kingston
N.Y
Freeman
Maynard Schools
Temperance
R. H. Cullenn
Maynard, Mass
Higgins
Leighton’s
Stuart’s
Leighton
Stuart
Stuart’s Block. Birds and Animals Preserved To Order. Gentlemen Buy the C. & H
Russell’s
Russell's
Ry Vtyes
Heavy
Ginghams
W.B. Gales
Johnson's Pharmacies
Concord Junction
Imark
M. S. Ayer
State Street
G. W
H. Towle
Concord
L. N. Fowler
Tuttles, Jones & Wetherbee
So.Acton
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
Riverside Co-operative Association
Hudson, Mass
W.H. Wordell
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