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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
8
All material must reach the office by Tuesday night to be included in the same week issue. Early arrivals avoid condensation or delay of articles. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Mrs Edward Harris moves to new home. Walter Jones works in Shirley livery stable. Rev W F Dusseault preached at Acton last Sunday. Public antics and minor events include a scrubbing at the railroad station, a large hens egg, and a skunk dispatch by Abram Jones. Acton Cadet band minstrel show planned at Littlefield's hall Friday. The Universalist parish trustees organized for the year with T F Newton chair and L C Hastings clerk.
West Acton locals share plans for a western spring trip while Mrs Lilla Shepard of Lowell visits relatives. Baptismal candidates numbered five at the Baptist church service last Sunday. Ladies Benevolent Society gathered at Mrs Parker’s for a well attended social. Frogs croak as Robins appear on March 15. Hattie Tuttle hosted a bonbon party with whist and conversation for about 30 guests. Young People’s Social club hosted a series of events at G A R hall with 45 couples, the Backlog club of Littleton sending 20 couples and Marlboro Cadet Orchestra providing music. Acton Lodge I O O F offered a musical program featuring piano duets, vocal and violin solos, and readings. Stage hill’s steam roller endured mud on a recent outing. A nearby state road near Boxboro spurred local notice for further acknowledgment. Woman’s Club met at Mrs Belle Stone’s with a 6.30 tea and a program including piano duets, vocal solos, and a paper on Physical Education. Next meeting planned with Miss Emma Cutler on March 28.
An item from Acton Massachusetts seeks a tenant willing to take boarders and lists A Merriam Co for sale a 7 by 5 Poco Camera offered cheap. Also notices a girl wanted for general house work with particulars at C H Fairbanks Acton Street.
Receipt of news advertisements and subscriptions must be made promptly with A. L. Noyes at the post office to ensure inclusion in the same week’s issue. Early submissions prevent condensation or delays in publication.
Auctioneer H Forbush sells Mrs Nancy Robbins property including cows hay and household goods at Acton Center on March 10. Carlisle consignors N B and D L Chamberlain offer wagons sleds hides and a Glasgow piano on March 19. Readville Neponset farms host a special horse sale March 26 with E C Cheat manager. posters available.
Sylvester D. Perry and Fred A. Noyes were drawn as jurors for Middlesex county superior court and began duties in Lowell on Monday. Benjamin H. Richardson passed away with his brother James in Springfield as the latter remained ill. South Sudbury Choral club plans a Memorial chapel concert Friday under A. E. Hosmer. Rev W. G. Seaman ends a five year pastorate with the Methodist society this month.
Albert Lathwell a barber shot his wife and a woman identified as Miss Toomey and then killed himself in Niagara Falls on March 16 jealousy sparked the tragedy. Both Lathwell and Miss Toomey survived their wounds and authorities say the injuries to Lathwell and Toomey are not immediately fatal. The two women had become friends after living with Lathwell in Buffalo where Toomey had been arrested but released and reunited with Lathwell before the fatal incident.
Ooloong tea 40c lb three pounds for 1.00 Molasses 35c gallon three gallons for 1.00 Coffee 23c lb five pounds for 1.00 ground in store pure Gold coin mince meat 15c six for 85c Butter 5 lb boxes 22c lb 10 lb tubs 22c Salmon steak 12 14e can 1.30c dozen Full cream cheese 12c lb H A Littlefield seeks a strong neat girl for general housework with good recommendations address Hox 135 West Acton Farmers sell blue paint for carts sleds and farming implements 1.25 gal Littlefield new black under skirts at M A Armstrong extra fine canned goods core golden wax beans peas squash baked beans apples peaches pears tomatoes egg plums 12 16c can 1.25 doz assorted Pure fruit jam large tumblers 10c assorted 1.10 doz Littlefield
Congregational church led by Rev. W R Buxton with services at 10 80 am 11 45 am Sunday school Y P S C E at 6 15 pm praise and preaching at 7 00 pm and prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 pm First Universalist church led by Rev Wm F Dusseault with morning service 10 30 am Sunday school 11 45 am Y P C U at 7 pm Pews are free to all
The Youths Companion cites Sydney curator reports termites or white ants destroyed the museum roof prompting a steel and copper covering. Hidden activity inside timber weakened a key floor underpinning, revealing damage only as structures near collapse.
The piece explains a little known game among French schoolboys. Two players kneel facing each other at arm length and touch finger tips. One receives a matchbox and the other a match and both must grasp their right foot with the right hand while attempting to strike the match. It proves possible but not easy.
The latest corset uses suede to provide a nonstretch strenuous fit, contrasting with centuries of steel whalebone and cotton or silk. It remains hot and creates a stiff look, not suited for slim figures, yet available in tan blue red and green with lace and embroidery.
Twenty tons of stock hay offered for sale at reasonable prices by F R Knowlton of West Acton Massachusetts.
A humorous Strand Magazine exchange has Pat saying he planted potatoes last year and none grew while a neighbor’s onions caused them to fail from eye watering. The gentleman explains the coincidence with a playful pun about strong onions.
A Chicago News item quotes a doctor in Berlin who concludes that married men live longer than bachelors after extensive study. The exchange features a dramatic line about life saving and a romantic reply.
An account from Youth's Companion describes Kit Carson pursuing a buffalo for meat while with Fremont's expedition. A bullet sent him over his horse after it fell into a prairie dog hole, the maddened bull chasing him toward the river. He reached safety, then returned to shore to skin the animal.
Dissolved partnership announces continued business at the old location. They promise full refund for unsatisfactory goods and highlight Boiled Hams and lunch room hours. Canned goods priced low including Germ of Wayne Sweet Corn 10c or 3 for 25c, Baked Beans 10c or 3 for 25c, and more with rock bottom prices.
In a Detroit Free Press snippet a quibble about shirts at the laundry ends with Hojack asking if the shirts are done, and Tomdick replying they are and that it takes about three washings to finish them thoroughly.
Yonkers Statesman records a stage of domestic drama as Laura asks if Lucretia knew of the proposal and Lucretia reveals she did not know their father was nearby. The remark is noted as a poignant reaction to the unexpected moment.
Perry Gardiner lured William Rogers into an unoccupied Pulaski building and beat him to death with a club. Both boys were 16, playmates, with Gardiner having a grudge against Rogers. In Boston, editorials discuss Spain Spain Cuba policy and US reaction while cautions about European intervention. Katherine Foley dies at Monson after consumption. she had worked at Apsley rubber works and was sister to Mrs Lyons.
Scott Roe spent Saturday with old friends in town. Miss Grace Schofield visits Newburyport for three weeks. Bert Moore of Boston spent Sunday with his family on Central street. Road reports indicate heavy traffic toward Hudson. Rev Rackliffe and Rev Pratt of Berlin Congregational church met in town. Reno post flag at half mast for Eugene Fairbanks. Meadows along the Assabet river between Hudson and Gleasondale flooded. Rev S Hodgkiss to lead St Luke's Lenten service at Wilkinsonville. A J Magorty and Joseph Lovett fished at Ayer catching 18 pickerel. ice there rotten. Mrs Alonzo Parks leaves April 18 for South Africa to join husband in diamond and gold trade. Rev Hilary Bygrave, former Unitarian pastor, visited old friends after Elbridge Carter's funeral. Mr and Mrs Sidney Robinson visited West Boylston. Mrs Higgins formerly Miss Lila Dana. Mrs Holt moves millinery stock to Chase block. Powers moves stock to vacated store. Robert Clarke of Bolton returns from Seattle en route to Klondike. decides Boston as future home. Mrs Miller, formerly of Boston, to open parlor millinery and dressmaking in bank building. selecting goods in New York for a grand opening next week. A Boston Sunday paper suggested Hud son selectmen may summon Dr Ela. he denies knowledge of the item and seeks cordial relations with the board.
Eugene Fairbanks 57 died at his home on the corner of Loring and Grove streets after lung trouble linked to Civil War hardships. He enlisted in 1861 in Feltonville with Company F Thirteenth Massachusetts volunteers and bore a Bull Run wound. Survived by wife mother and several half siblings. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm officiated by Rev Rackliffe with Reno post G A R members attending. Cemetery services by Com James P. Clare and Chap Edward P. Miles. bearers were Reno post members.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve described as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and guaranteed to cure piles or money refunded price 25 cents per box sold by B F Johnson & Son in Maynard and Jno C Friend in Concord.
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