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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
8
Important deadline for all material is Tuesday night to appear in the same week’s issue. Early submissions avoid condensation delays. News and ads and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
SOUTH ACTON notices a sale of bicycles at the Rubber store in Marlboro scheduled for Saturday. Community updates report relocations, church notices, a funeral plan, local politics opposing licenses, and the funeral of James Tuttle at the Universalist church Friday at 2 PM.
James Tuttle died peacefully at 7 30 Tuesday after over three months in bed. A native of Acton born May 24 1818 he began local business in a family store, later led J W Tuttle and partners, married Eliza Jones had eight children four living, and was long active in town affairs and Universalist work. He leaves two brothers, five sisters, and six grandchildren.
West Acton notices report resumed school next Monday and local job changes at the F R R. Sidney Shattuck temporarily occupies a position. Winona Rebekah Lodge plans a public supper and entertainment next Wednesday. A fresh coat of paint graces Mrs Cole's hill buildings. Mrs G B Parker traveled to New York for millinery styles. The Pine Needle society reports thriving activity after a meeting with Miss Helen Knowlton. Cadet band held a successful Littlefield's hall concert with net around 75. F K Harris handles major Concord Junction projects for G A Conant. Postmaster Mead to collect 20 cents and 35 cents quarterly on call and lock boxes after April 1. Sunday school concert at Baptist church featured Chapel Day and a $20 offering.
Before buying a bicycle, customers are urged to consult J W Henderson who advertises an updated bike with a roller chain and a favorable price. Also notices seek a boarding tenant for a house and urge inquiries to A Merriam Co. In Acton Mass Miss Grace Tuttle has closed her store to travel to New York for spring millinery stock.
Congregational church led by Rev. W. R. Buxton holds services at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m with Sunday school at 11 45 a m Y P S and prayer meeting schedule listed. First Universalist Church of South Acton Mass presents morning service at 10 30 and Sunday school at 11 45 with Y P C U at 7 p m. pews are free to all.
The advertisement boasts that Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has donated more than ten million bottles to the needy and claims to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung diseases. It invites trials from Carlon B F Johnson Son in Maynard and J C Friend in Concord with a guarantee or refund.
Auction notices from Acton Center announce sales on March 24 at 10 a.m. for C. A. Hamlin estate in Westford Centre. March 26 at 1 p.m. for W. H. Forbes estate in Readville featuring 22 horses. March 29 at 1 p.m. in Littleton for Geo. Durkee with 19 cows. March 31 at 1 p.m. for Frank W. Crosby estate in Billerica featuring numerous cows, bulls, and farming tools. April 2 at 7 p.m. in Concord for C. E. Brown store clothing and goods.
Canned meats price listing from West Acton locals includes boned chicken 50c deviled chicken 20c ham 25c bacon 25c gold coin mince meat 15c deviled ham 5 to 15c sliced beef 20c potted tongue 10c. Listing appears under 4H. A. Littlefield.
William H. Fox named postmaster at Mount Vernon New Hampshire. Bangor Maine suffers a fire with an estimated 45000 loss last night affecting Bragg Cummings Co confectionery. Senators urge presidential pardon for Captain John D. Hart of Philadelphia convicted of filibustering. An explosion at United States Smokeless Powder Co works in San Rafael California kills C A Jenks and laborer Johnson.
About 350 farmers and townspeople from Sutton Northboro Bolton Berlin Stow Boxboro Concord and Acton gathered at Hudson grange. Frank A Patch of Boxboro elected chairman and Rufus Howe outlined legislative bills on fruit tree spraying Arbor Day funds veterinary college Amherst and other farm measures.
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