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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
1
After a week of failed carpet work a disgusted housekeeper visits Haynes's in Maynard Massachusetts where a new carpet is selected. Five hours later the carpet is made laid and lined and the home is furnished with elegant sideboards bedroom sets parlor goods couches and bedding options from Alfred T. Haynes at 3 Riverside Block.
The notice instructs items to arrive by Tuesday night to be included in the same week's issue. Earlier delivery avoids condensation or delay. Submissions may be left with A. R. Currie in Maynard block or J. B. Deane at Loewe's block.
A collage of brief items: May Lehy spent Sunday with friends in Worcester. Brooks laid off due to sickness. water levels fluctuated notably from Monday to Sunday. births reported and the Eastern Star set for a Leap Year ball. A slate of meetings, socials, protests, and political caucuses fill the week along with river flooding impacts and local incidents.
Citizens of Maynard praise J Albert Crowley as a candidate for the school committee. He organized and led the St B C T and B society and serves as its president. Crowley is a Boston College junior and widely endorsed by prominent local business and professional leaders ahead of next Monday’s vote.
Mr. Fred Miller of Irving Illinois reports long standing kidney pain and bladder issues. After trying numerous cures he started using Electric Bitters about a year ago and quickly felt relief. The ad claims instant relief for kidney and liver troubles and promotes a large bottle for sale at two drug stores.
The John W. Connor cigar contest closed March 2 at 1 pm with Baker of Hudson winning first prize by 34 000 votes, Cahill 29 000, Cleary 21 000. About 8000 votes from Hudson were reported last Thursday. Reports of misdirected Cleary votes toward Baker circulated but could not be verified. Maynard sours over an alleged bad trick creating a wild west atmosphere.
A recent Enterprise issue misstated the purchaser of a sideboard for Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haynes. It was actually secured through W. H. Leighton, a Summer street dealer, who can provide more handsome pieces upon request.
A Maynard notice announces home services including painting and glazing from James H. McCormick and an office opened by A. D. Brochu in Creighton's shoe store for Singer Sewing machines sales. The ad stresses honesty reliability and safe dealing.
Public notice directs advertisers to file by Tuesday and readers to leave advertising matter and subscriptions at H. L. Whitcomb bookstore or at the post office. It specifies options to insure against condensation or delay of articles and provides collection points for submissions.
Concord reports one measles case while town happenings include visits from Miss Lillian F. Hatch and Miss Marion Marsh, events at the Trinitarian church, the Antiquarian society meeting, and a lecture on the Armenian Question. The town grieves for Miss Fannie Norcross, longtime resident and Cambridge librarian assistant.
An 19th century notice promotes Buckilen's Arnica Salve as the best solution for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It claims guaranteed refunds if not effective and lists Johnson Sota Maynard and H E Richardson as local sellers in Concord with a price of 25 cents per box.
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