Concord notices and social items from a 1898 issue
Concord briefs report Geo F. Hall returning to express service and the Concord Clothing Co advertising. Miss Ellen T. Emerson arrives home from Smith College. Miss Buck announces millinery opening dates. Mr and Mrs Murray Ballou welcome a daughter. Mrs Richard F. Wood returns from visits to Philadelphia and St Louis. The armory subscription dance concludes with Capt C. H. Cook directing and officers assisting. Henry A. Clapp entertains at Town Hall on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night under the Woman's Club. High School Voice features a photo spread of old and new buildings and a 800-seat auditorium. Mrs Matilda C. Macdonald dies at 85, funeral March 31 at Lowell Street, Concord. Golf resumes with strong club activity. Mrs Mary Foley's funeral held at St Bernard's. Easter cards at Miss Buck's. auction at C. E. Brown's on Saturday at 7. Baseball goods, carriages for sale, strawberry plants, asparagus roots, stock hay, Brahma eggs, and other goods listed by local vendors. Towle & Kent offer canned fruits. barber services advertised. H. L. Whitcomb promotes Noyes Brothers laundry. Public auction announced for a River Street residence, 8 rooms with amenities, April 2, 1898 at 4 pm. Contact Walton Ricketson for showings. Boston to Fitchburg R.R. dep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Clapp
Boston
Town Hall
Woman’s Club
Clapp
Shakspere
Tuttle
H. L. Whitcomb
Noyes Brothers
Towle & Kent's
Erastus H. Smith
Concord Mass
Old Concord Mass
River Street
Fitchburg R. R
Walton Ricketson
Death of a Young Girl and Funeral Details
The girl died after a long illness described as old rage and heart failure. Her exact age is uncertain, but believed around nine years. Pallbearers at the funeral were Joseph Dee, James Maguire, James Kenna, and James Hanley. Interment occurred at the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dee
James Maguire
James Kenna
James Hanley
For Sale or To Let: 20 Acre Farm and Nearby Lots
A twenty acre farm on Walden street with a cottage, four house lots on Thoreau street opposite Dr Osgood, to be sold as the lots. Also three farms on Lexington road two in Concord and one in Lincoln. For particulars apply to Benjamin Derby Concord Junction Mass. The cottage house may sell without the farm if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden Street
Thoreau Street
Osgood
Lexington Road
Concord
Lincoln
Benjamin Derby
Goncord Juncion Mass. . P
Yellow Jaundice Cured by Electric Bitters Testimony
A Lexington resident attests that after six months of severe yellow jaundice no doctors helped until Dr Bell recommended Electric Bitters. Two bottles cured him. he now recommends the remedy to others. Sold by B F Johnson Son Mannard and J C Friend in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
M.A. Hogarty
Lexington, Ky
B.F. Johnson & Son
Maynard and
J. .C. Friend
Concord
Aruggists
Parish church services and schedules listed for several congregations
Among the churches Kirst Parish Unitarian Rev Loren B McDonald 10 45 a m service 12m Sunday school 12 m Young People's guild 7 p m Evening services first and third Sundays Nov 1 to June 1 7 40. Trinity Church Protestant Episcopal Rev Henry King Hannah 10 45 morning service sermon 12 15 Sunday school 4 00 Evening Prayer Bible study Trinitarian Congregational Rev Geo A Tewksbury pastor U P S meeting 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Friday 7 30 Scandinavian M E Church Rev J P Anderson 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services Sunday Class meeting Friday 7 45 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren B. McDonald
Young People’s Guild Meeting
Trinity Church
Henry King Hannah
Geo. A. Tewksbury
C.K
J. P. Anderson
Weather Summary for the Week Ends March 28
The week ends at 7 p.m. March 28 with a maximum of 59 and a minimum of 94. Precipitation totals 0.10 inch. The weekly range is 35 and the mean temperature is 20.8. Observer Fred A. Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Tower
Bucklen Arnica Salve in 25 Cent Boxes
Advertising copy promisses Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers skin eruptions and more with a money back guarantee. Sold by B F Johnson Son in Maynard and C Friend in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
Mo. C. Friend
Concord
Revolver Drawn as Striker Turmoil Flares at Andros Mill
Detective Darenburg armed during a gate disturbance at the Andros coggin factory is surrounded by the crowd and boards a car to avoid harm. Mayor Newell urged the crowd to disperse as operatives returned home amid continuing tension in Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Darenburg
Androscoggin
Newell
Concord Junction Notices of Repairs and Millinery Opening
Boots and shoes repaired in a first class order by J. C. Jensen on Main Street. Miss Tuttle’s millinery opening at South Acton Tuesday April 5 invites all. Furniture repaired and upholstering done, carpets cleaned and relaid. Interior decorations promptly attended to. Thomas Hutchinson near Chaplin’s stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jensen
Miss Tuttle
South Acton
Thomas Hutchinson
Chaplin
Revolt in House over Cuban intervention gains momentum
About 50 Republican representatives met in Washington to push for immediate action on Cuba. Illinois' Representative Hopkins presided as they sought the removal of Spanish troops and prompt armed intervention. Opinions varied on motions, but most agreed cessation of hostilities was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hopkins
Ilinois
Ways and Means
Cuba
Three Cuban resolutions spark Senate clash in Washington
Senators introduced three bold Cuban measures as thousands gathered in the capital. Allen urged independence for Cuba and Rawlins, Foraker, and Frye pressed for war against Spain or Cuban independence, prompting a near riotous gallery reaction and a fiery Mason speech defending decisive action. Tillman paid tribute to the late Senator Earle at session end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Utah
Spain
Foraker
Ohio
Cuba
United States
Cuban
Frye
Maine
Mason
Ilinois
Awhdkce
Concord
Bunker Hill
Doméition
Tillman
Earle
South Carolina
Madrid Press Urges Spain Stand Against Foreign Intervention
The Liberal notes no grave Maine statement and predicts McKinley will seek Cuban relief to justify action. It warns Spain must resist foreign philantrophy claims and defend dignity and sovereignty. Impartial sees US attitude shifting as Spanish ships arrive in Havana may ease ties. Also posted almanac data and astronomical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
McKinley
Spain
United States
Havana
Concord Junction Church Notes
Union church led by Rev. W. W. Campbell with services listed for Sunday morning at 10 30 and evening at 7. Y PS C K at 6 hp and Sunday school at 11 30 follow.
Light Brahmas for sale from prize stock hens
Fine light brahma hens and pullets for sale. Latter are daughters of the 2d Prize breeding Pea Cock from the Boston Poultry Show 1897 and Fletcher hens. John H. Moore Concord Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fletcher
John H. Moore
Concord
Mass
Covert Cloth Coats Offered In Two Styles At $10
Two styles and shades of Covert Cloth Coats are offered at ten dollars with strap seam patch pockets and guaranteed all wool. Fever priced items claim to be sold for less than fifteen dollars.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Geo F. Hall
Express Company
Concord Clothing Co
Ellen T. Emerson
Smith College
Matilda C. Macdonald
L. B. Macdonald
Unitarian
Newport
N. S
Lowell Street
Golf Club
Mary Foley
Bedford Street
St Bernard’s Church
Foley
Ireland
America
Miss Buck's
C. E. Brown's
F. B. Chase’s
Hubbard Street
Surrey
Geo. F. Wheeler
Towle
Keht's
Chase & Sanborn’s
Seal Brand Coffee
Chase & Sanborn
Kirst Parish
Episcopal
Trinitarian Congrega
Concord Junction
Everett
Cadwell
Margaret Campbell
David Bal
E. W. Blossom
Hudson
Camondale Mill
I. L. Pickard
Bebarrell
H. Berharrel
Commonwealth Avenue
Laws Brook Road
Chas Wetherbee
Berdard
Geo G. Russell
A. B. Gale
Bristol
N. H
P. OH. Bullock
Union Church
W. W. Campbell
Highland Street
McGrory
N. Y
H.R. R
Sudbury
Concord Council
R. A
Sam
Reed
Have
Irving Whitcomb
Acton Centre
Bernard Copping
F. W. Beers
Eee M. Chase
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Senator Allen
New England
Concord Junction Church
Boston Patent
Concord, Mass
J. H. Pray Sons & Co
Ralph Warner
L.N. Fowler & Co
Grain and Feed
Benj, W. Brown
Stockbridge Manures
Pur E
Borie
Democrat
Sale
GEO
Whitney
Concord Junction, Mass
MISS
George G. King
Boston Orvick
S21
Remington, Sterling, Dayton, Orient, Crescent, Gendron and
Reliance
Maurice McWalter
Marist, Concord
Thos. H. King
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