08 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1891
Page
1
The text presents a surreal mosaic of phrases about sleeping forests and distant odors. Names and clear details are missing, leaving a fragmentary, dreamlike snippet without a concrete event or person.
The Enterprise Office in Maynard's block operates every afternoon and handles job printing advertising and related business promptly. News items will also be thankfully received.
The snow plow crossed the F R R Wednesday and a cart was pushed off the track near the gas house. Epworth League met with Miss Martha Henderson. C H Persons placed a new piano at Sherman Club. Co operative store sales rose from 7543.24 to 9740.88 for January and February. Rev D H Brewer’s lecture course netted over 150 for church. Mrs M E A Gleason to speak at Loyal Temperance Legion and Congregational church. A McIntyre’s market fire scare damaged woodwork but aid contained. James Wall’s team incident delayed a 9:30 train by about 25 minutes.
Deacon E. B Tarbell died suddenly on the morning of February 24, leaving a vacant place in the social and spiritual life of the community. He was known for his service and steadfast faith.
A brief notice notes the passing of Monat, once a key thief and steadfast champion for causes, leaving a void in his circle and in the movement he supported.
Maynard merchants advertise house furnishings at Riverside block with silk linens gingham and fancy cloths. They promote Galaxy Mills Gold Medal Flour at 6.25, Valencia oranges at 50 cents a peck, and tea at 50 cents. C D Holmes notes photograph rooms not open Tue Thu. Co operative Store offers granulated sugar at 5 cents per pound with April delivery.
H J Smakey of the Singer Co. expresses gratitude to those who aided in freeing his horse from a dangerous position on the railroad track on Tuesday morning. The incident drew local readers and responders to assist during the emergency.
We extend heartfelt thanks for the sympathy resistance and kindness shown in our sorrow for the dear one who has gone. Mus E 8 TARBRE
Mrs Francis Hosmer and wife return from Washington delight in trip. J E Durkee family and Mrs Tuttle back from New Hampshire. Frank Fiske to join father's business. Dramatic club begins rehearsals. Ida Hale away, Susie Conant in charge. Infant of Mr George Smith buried. community sympathy. Grand concert March 9 in Town Hall for A C I S. Mrs Pratt's dog bite raises concern over mad dog risk. Otia H Forbush to sell Senator McPherson's Holsteins at Belle Mead Station New Jersey on March 18 and 19. animals pledged to absolute sale.
Otis H. Forbush, auctioneer, will sell for H. W. Windham at Charles River on Tuesday March 10 1891 at 10 am 37 pure bred Holstein cows and heifers imported and first quality. 10 cows and 1 bull foundation stock priced at 5500 dollars. This is claimed to be the best Holstein herd in eastern Massachusetts. Sale positive.
The article praises Otis H Forbush of Bast Acton as an exceptional auctioneer in high demand beyond local area and states he will travel to New Jersey this month to auction the stock of Senator Mc Pherson of Belle Mead Station. He is described as fair, capable, and well known in the vicinity.
The town meeting in Acton TOWN elected officers including Moderator Luther Conant Selectmen H B White W H Stevens G R Keyes Overseers of the Poor Elisha Cutler L C Taylor A C Handley Assessors Phineas Wetherbee C B Robbins John White Treasurer J K W Wetherbee Constables E M Meth James Kinsley E A Phalen School committee Rev James Fletcher C L Bradford Auditors H J Hapgood D J Wetherbee Trustee Public Library H B White Fence Viewers N C Reed O W Mead Francis Heamer Surveyors of Lumber W B Davis et al Cemetery committee John Fletcher C W Stevens A F Tuttle etc. The article also lists district notices and social events including concerts and dressmaking services in nearby towns.
South Sudbury voters elected town clerk Jonas Hunt selectmen A W Rogers G A Haynes J M Conant assessors J S Hunt Biram Haynes E R Smith overseers of the poor Geo H Bent G A Haynes F W Goodnow school committee Hubbard H Brown trustee Goodnow library Atherton W Rogers road commissioner Wm L Stone constables F E Bent Geo Lawrence auditor Richard R Hoar. The town thanked nurses and choir for care and a floral tribute. Massachusetts Society lists twenty one town sons of 1775 1788 including Oliver Lawrence Wheeler and Elbridge G Snow.
Concord items report Joseph B Thomas of Commodnwealth Ave Boston purchasing new houses on Bay State road. A child scalding incident is noted, plus visits by Miss Kate Hunnewell and Dr William Prescott. The Concord Society of Christian Endeavor invites Middlesex Union to Labor Day meetings.
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