Concord News Briefs and Local Notices
Miss E K Bartlett returns to John Barrett and spends May in Boston. The milldam blooms with stripes last Thursday. Herman Hartwell hosted a birthday party May 2. A W Hosmer has done repairs in his new score. Company I officers passed Camp Dewey physicals. Concord high school beat Garland Home School 28 to 1 on May 4. Sergt John Cull visited Camp Dewey Framingham last Sunday and was greeted by former comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hartwell
A.W. Hosmer
Chas FE
Brown
Camp Dewey
Concord High
Garland
Bull Run
Sergt
John Cull
Framingham
Comrate
Camp Dewey Welcomes Recruits Amid Smooth Camp Setup
Camp Dewey at Framingham receives Company I after a Friday march from Concord Junction. Rev W. W. Campbell presents souvenir tokens. soldiers express satisfaction though some worry about slow medical exams. Captain Cook had to limit extra recruits due to late orders and quota reductions.
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Dewey
Ny I
Framingham
Concord
Old Town
South Framingham
Cook
Cruiser Concord Exchanges Courtesies With Town
The cruiser Concord of Com exchanges courtesy calls with the town, signaling friendly naval relations. Officials from both sides discuss mutual interests and community ties during the visit. The exchange highlights ongoing goodwill and regional cooperation.
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Concord
Concord Honored by Namesake Cruiser Victory News
The Concord cruiser reports a glorious victory off Manila with news cabled to Concord Massachusetts on May 7 1898. Select men of Concord celebrate the namesake ship Dewey squadron and town pride amid the nationwide rejoicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Concord
Mass
Bargain Showcases and Goods for Sale Across Town
Advertisements list items for sale and services from C. E. Brown Erastus H. Smith Towle Kent and others. Includes Typewriter soap belts ice cream delivery wagons buggies carriages Raffia strawberry plants asparagus roots seeds barber services and laundry agents with sale terms and pickup times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Brown
Philadelphia
B. Chase
Towle & Kent's
Democrat
Concord
P. W. White
Towle & Kent
Geo F. Wheeler
Richardson’s
Tuttle’s
Towle & Kents
H. L. Whitcomb
Noyes Brothers
Dr E Dyer Harris Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist
Dr E Dyer Harris of Concord Massachusetts treats all domestic animals and operates an office and hospital in Hubbardville. He invites orders left at Tuttle's stable for prompt attention and promises reasonable charges.
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Concord
Mass
Hubbardville
Tuttle
Dry Goods Closure Prompted by Brown Sale
C. E. Brown has sold the dry goods and clothing business. Alfred W. Hosmer of Concord thanks customers for past patronage and solicits their continued support for his successor. Hosmer is authorized to collect all money now due Brown.
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C. E. Brown
Alfred W. Hosmer
Concord
Mr Hosmer
Brown
Church Service Schedules Across Denominations
A compiled notice lists select church activities including AM among the churches with Rev Loren B McDonald preaching at 10 45 am and Sunday school at noon Young People guild 7 pm Evening services first and third Sundays from 1st June at 7 pm Trinity Church Protestant Episcopal with Rev Henry King Hannah 10 45 am morning service 12 15 pm Sunday school 4 pm Evening Prayer and Bible study Trinity Trinitarian Congregational with Rev Geo A Tewksbury and Y F S C E at 6 30 pm Scandinavian M E Church led by Rev J P Anderson with services 10 30 am and 7 30 pm Class meeting Friday 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren. B. McDonald
Young People’s Guild
OAL
Trinity Choo
Henry King Hannah
Scandinavian M. E. Church
J. P. Anderson
LETTERS ADVERTISED AT CONCORD MASS MAY 3 1898
A list of names published for letters advertised at Concord Massachusetts on May 3 1898 includes Frank B Brown Arthur D Brown Mr and Mrs Charles Buttrick Chamber lain anduson F Carlson W L Collins Burton Cook Fred H Goming Napoleon B Hale W V Hardy Fred S Hall James Hill H C Hunt W B Johnson Brad Marston Dr James Miller Christian Monson Rev H M Penniman Fred ric W Perkins Staples Coal Co J N Stevens Dan J Smith M L Smith Bourk Tays Hans Toresen Mrs H H Bradley Mrs Browning Mrs Chas Currier Mrs J T Chapin Mrs Annie E Foster Mrs Eddie Hountley Mrs W S Keith Miss Susan Monroe Miss Caroline J Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Mass
Frank B. Brown
Arthur D. Brown
Charles Buttrick
Chamberlain & Anduson
F. Carlson
W. L. Collins
Burton Cook
Fred H. Goming
Napoleon B. . Hale
W.V. Hardy
Freds. Hall
James Hill
W. B. Johnson
Brad Marston
James Miller
Christian Monson
H. M. Penniman
Fredric W
Weather report for week ending May 7
Weekly weather summary lists Fred A observer reporting maximum 65 degrees on May 34 and minimum 48.6 with a total precipitation of 0.58 inches.
Retired Shipbuilder Killed by Electric Car
John C Neal aged 84, a retired shipbuilder from Portsmouth, was killed in Kittery last night after stepping onto an electric car track. He was walking on the sidewalk and failed to see the approaching car before stepping onto the track.
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Portsmouth
N. H
John Co. Neal
Kittery
Almanac Weather Forecast for Thursday May 12
Sun rises early and sets late with a day forecast of unsettled but generally fair weather. Moon rises at night. tides show high water at 4 00 a m and 4 30 p m with continued warm conditions into Friday.
Debates in Madrid Over War Funds and Crown Crisis
The Madrid lower house held a long session to authorize funds for ongoing war. Republican Salerman clashed with monarchists over the queen regent abdication rumors, halting his speech for ten minutes. Sagasta urged approval while Labra defended Cuban autonomy and Moret urged arbitration over international disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Salerman
Sagasta
Massachusetts House Debates Relief and Reforms in War Era
Governor Walcott vetoes the resolve to pay and the veto is sustained. George P. Smith of Ipswich receives 3000 dollars for injuries aiding a policeman. Senator Flynn pushes a general bill to let cities and towns fund relief for families of service members in the current war with Spain. A horseshoer registration bill is rejected 98 to 8. Lengthy debate on a separate children bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Walcott
George P. Smith
Ipswich
Flynn
Essex
Commonwealth
Spain
Children’s Bureau
Lansing Watts Bout Ends With Watts Victory At Buckingham
Fifteen hundred fans at the Buckingham theatre watched a 20 round catchweight fight between Tom Lansing and Jim Watts. Watts showed aggression after early clinches and landed blows earning first blood, while Lansing held edge in weight height and reach. In the final round the fighters gouged in a clinch and the referee awarded the decision to Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Buckingham Theatre
Tom Lansing
Jim Watts
Lansing
Watts
Bears Strike Wheat Market in Sharp Pullback
In New York on May 11 the bears pressed fierce attacks on wheat causing extreme volatility and a near ten cent drop per bushel in about thirty minutes. The market’s behavior stood out as the wildest fluctuation in years.
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New York
May sail Sunday from San Francisco to Manila
It is thought the Australian City of Peking and possibly the City of Sydney, with one collier, will depart for Manila by Sunday night. Supplies of the 44th squadron and the transports arrived yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Peking
Sydney
Manila
Concord Junction Chronology and Community Notes
Local item roundup notes Officer Hatch on duty and vacation schedules for Bourne Watson and Lakin. Luther Franks opens a bicycle repair shop. W. O. T. U. meets Mrs Pratt. Engagement announced Malcolm M Currier to Isabelle A Langmaid. Mrs Hattie Robinson visiting Medford relatives. Dominick Lawless visits from Waltham. Company I departs with crowds for Framingham, souvenir pamphlet and poem by Chas S Hart presented. Reader comment critiques Massachusetts coverage in Boston papers.
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Dominick Lawless
Waltham
Company I
Concord
Framingham
West Concord
Chas S. Hart
Dress and home goods items offered by Dart's shop
Dress making by Mrs Waters and Leone's Black Maynard. velvet carpet samples for rugs. room moulding samples. cheese at Dart's. sale of a newly painted Democrat wagon by O. L. Dart. Hatch Sheehan bakery offers hot meals Sundays. seeds and fertilizers, ammonia soap powder. Shield shoes. garden tools. furniture repair and upholstery. carpets cleaned and relaid. Thomas Hutchinson near Chaplin's stable.
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O. L. Dart
Hatch & Sheehan’s
Dart’s
Thomas Hutchinson
Chaplin
Concord Junction Church Notes
Union church led by Rev. W. W. Campbell with morning worship at 10 30 Sunday school at 11 30 Y P S at 6 30 p m evening service 7 30 p m
Thanks to Concord Junction friends for sympathy and aid
A brief note from KF A Butfum of Concord Junction Massachusetts dated May 5 1898 expresses gratitude for sympathy and assistance received during a recent bereavement.
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Concord Junction
KF. A. Butfum
Mass
Store Next to Post Office Seeks Provisions Market Leader
A business opportunity exists beside the Post Office for a capable person to open a meat and provision market. It offers a grand chance to start in that line of business. Apply to L. N. Fowler.
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L. N. Fowler
Prize of War Bratsburg Seized After Blockade Incident
Key West May 11 The Norwegian steamer Bratsburg now lies as a prize of war awaiting US decision. It had been warned off Cuban waters while carrying 800 head of cattle from Progresso to Havana. Captain Thorsen denied evading the blockade but could not account for the cattle and was taken under escort by the Mangrove with a fishing smack.
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Key West
Bratsburg
United States
Lafayette
Bratsberg
Progresso
Mex
Havana
Cuban
New York
Newport
Tilley
Thorsen
Catalan Deputies Protest Martial Law in Barcelona
In Madrid the Catalan deputies oppose the martial law proclamation in Barcelona citing no disorders. The interior minister defends the action. They suspend their planned interpellation until a responsible government forms as a Valencian deputy warns of press suppression by the Valencia captain general.
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Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Barcelona
Valencia
Henry J. Hosmer Treas Concord Mass Mar 29 1898
Tax record notice states Henry J. Hosmer of Concord Massachusetts is listed as treasurer with a date of March 29 1898 referenced in the archival entry.
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Henry J. Hosmer
Treas
Concord
Mass
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