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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
4
The column notes a final snowstorm, local civic plans in Framingham and Boston, labor unrest near Marlboro, and civic curiosities in Boston Globe style. It mentions a park opening on Memorial Day, hopes for a branch post office at Boon’s Pond, and reflections on fire safety and General Miles’s public image.
The Audubon society promotes bird protection by showcasing featherless hats at the Vendome. Judges declare dozens of hats as masterpieces of millinery art. The piece argues plumage is unnecessary for style, and implies women will support bird safety if convinced.
A caustic lament on lynching and racial conflict in the South, blaming ignorance and prejudice while acknowledging lingering effects of slavery on whites and blacks. The piece argues education and time are needed for mutual respect and reduced violence amid ongoing national turmoil.
The People's National Bank announces sale of Michigan Telephone Bonds a 5 percent gold bond. Prompt correspondence and information offered. Drafts available in any amount payable worldwide. Accounts invited by John L. Stone Cashier Marlborough 1899.
William Barnes shot a red fox last week. Miss Mary Peters visits Worcester. Joseph Martin owns a blooded bulldog from New York. Easter concert planned at Methodist church next Sunday evening. Millinery opening for Miss Naylor March 30 to April 1. St Bridget’s plans a dance April 1 15. Holmes visit to state house with General Miles noted. Easter services at St Bridget’s include low and high mass with sermon. Ladies Solo Orchestra concert planned for April 22 in Riverside hall. Safety concerns raised about railroad tracks between Main Street and Sudbury Street crossings. Mae Hanna hosts At Home for May Greer of Jamestown. Maynard vs Brigham’s Shop basketball, 23–7. Local livestock auction reports strong sales and prices. Christian Endeavor society officers elected March 27.
Natty Easter ties at E F Brown Co and new spring lines appear at Cleary Williams and Mrs L B Dutur millinery. Jennie S Deane offers Easter hats, Jennie calls patrons to Cor Nason and Main, Concord Junction stores announce March 31 and April 1 openings.
The Benjamin Smith farm near Maynard on the road to Stow offers about 55 acres with 2 acres woodland and apple and other fruit trees. The 10 room house is included and the property may be sold as a whole or in parts. Interested buyers apply to James R. Bent or Artemus Whitney in Maynard by March 22, 1899.
James Higgins of Maynard Massachusetts is mentioned in a fragmentary note likely a reader’s quip or misprint about baking powder and bread. The text appears as a stray or garbled OCR fragment without a coherent news event or identifiable actions.
Church notices list services for Maynard Congregational, Methodist Episcopal, and St Bridget’s R C. Rev T C Jackson and Rev Edward Higgins lead morning worships with varied Sunday schools. Holy Eucharist and catechizing occur at specified Sundays, with choir and organist names, and parish activities noted.
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