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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1896
Page
4
A pastiche of old notes notes on projects and curiosities from a 1806 Enterprise issue mentions a grand bridge scheme for England, city hall fund needs, and a general mood of regional growth. It discusses politics, embezzlement lessons, and speculative tech like horse engines and memory devices.
The article warns of flying weapons dropping dynamite and torpedoes on dissenters, noting a skeptic who has never prescribed a cure awaits their test. It recalls Edgar Allan Poe’s tale of Hans Pfall to illustrate the peril imagined in these airborne schemes.
The piece argues a governor can handle state business but cannot attend every local dedication or anniversary. It suggests Governor Greenbarge sacrificed himself to a custom that has grown in recent years, though such practice should no longer prevail among officials or the people.
Editorials debate whether local influence should trump known party leaders in selecting delegates to the national convention. The piece argues against weight being given to an unfamiliar candidate over Reedman, a recognized Republican with strong party standing.
The text praises Thomas B. Reed as the strongest advocate favored by Republicans in the state and district. It asserts party unity to nominate Reed and notes Congressman Apsley will gain national convention honors through continued hard work, though not greater than the district’s honor and responsibility.
The piece mourns Massachusetts Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge, praising his steadfast adherence to principles in Congress, the executive chamber, and Lowell. It notes his fighting spirit balanced by fairness, his representative service to all Bay Staters, and the personal loss felt by all communities upon his death.
The notice credits Frank Sanborn of Concord and Harry V. Bicknell of Boston for exposing the dishonest ex-tax collector. The Concord case nearly miscarried justice but public pressure through the Boston Herald and its Concord correspondent helped reveal the wrongdoing and move toward accountability.
All matter must reach the office by Tuesday night to be printed in the same week. Earlier receipts avoid condensation or delay. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
South Acton notes list a Sunday sermon by Rev. Wm F Dusseault in Fitchburg and a Tufts student sermon at the Universalist church. Caucuses are planned March 14 for Acton Republicans and March 21 for town officers. selectmen meet March 18 to draw the town warrant. Milk wagon spills in railroad yard. fish peddlers suspected nuisances crowd village Wednesdays.
The Maynard town meeting opened at 10 a.m. and adjourned at 4 p.m. Thomas Hillis named moderator as 503 votes were cast. Officials elected include Charles H. Persons clerk Levi R. Cheney 3 years selectman Abel G. Haynes assessor George Flood and Alvin D. Russell as needed. Fifty seven women voted for the school committee.
The Y P C U program featured box makers with eight participants. Miss Ida Hapgood won the first prize, a bronzed hammer, while Miss Daisy Hill earned the booby prize. South Acton church notes list Rev. W R Buxton service schedule, Sunday school, Y P C U, and prayers. Local items include two horses for sale and a found dog needing owner return.
The St Bridget’s Catholic Temperance and Be temperance society states a report alleging they sent a pie with liquor as a political pledge is untrue and challenges anyone to prove it. J A Crowley president.
Maynard residents are urged to use local services for house painting paper hanging white washing kalfe mining graining and glazing. A. D. Brochu now sells Singer Sewing machines from Creighton’s shoe store in Maynard, Lowell-based Mr. Brochu promoted as honest reliable and square dealing by James H. McCormick for Singer Mfg. Co.
The note invites residents to visit nearby stores to learn current values and emphasizes cash buyer incentives. It avoids listing prices and encourages direct examination of articles to attract business.
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