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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
4
The Boston Globe comments on 1896 Democratic principles as not surrendered while noting the Dingley bill. The Fitchburg Sentinel highlights a Roosevelt-era police board episode and its perceived implications. The Church Chronicle shows Episcopal growth with local church correspondence. The piece also mentions bicycle regulation debates and a comparison to baby carriage thefts.
The passage argues that a 10 cent per pound tariff for three years is a tax, not protection, and compares a beer tax of 81.50 per barrel as the same kind of levy. It suggests people can endure without either if they cannot pay or must hide hardship in smiles.
The 29 jobbing centres received shoes from Boston with most cities showing higher totals in the first four months of 1897 than in 1896 and over several prior years. Across years the shipments total 1,284,736 for 1897, higher than 1,113,299 in 1895 and 1,274,385 in 1893, with gains noted in most centers and slight losses in six locations.
The Springfield Republican reports a new act creating a commission from the auditor secretary of state and adjutant general to review claims for unpaid town bounties promised to Civil War veterans or their heirs. Claims must show a promised bounty and incomplete payment, with a one year limit for filing. The state may reimburse towns from the treasury, but the panel expects the treasury not to be bankrupted.
The Taunton Gazette argues the legislature should protect publishers from baseless libel suits. It condemns cheap opponents, cites Boston lawyers profiting from litigation, and says writers should not face punishment for truth or fair criticism. It notes many suits are speculative and settled for convenience.
The state argues that individuals may show there was no criminal or malicious intent behind a publication or that its occurrence was an accident or due to uncontrollable circumstances. The discussion emphasizes public safety and the absence of harm, asserting that public interests remain protected.
The North American Review cites 6.4 million oath bound men in the United States across groups led by the Odd Fellows at 810,000 and the Masons at 750,000. Other large bodies include Knights of Pythias 475,000 and A O W 361,300, with regional figures noted. Relief payments mirror strength, led by Masons about 90 million and Odd Fellows 75 million.
Governor Wolcott states that a subordinate police officer must face stern censure if shown to misuse position. He argues that officials must uphold a higher standard of honor than rank and file. His stance is welcomed by citizens who view public office as a public trust.
The union painters likely cheer the eight hour day. Bright light from 8 a m to 4 p m suits their work as few can sit still beyond eight hours. They face scenes of statesmen with purple curtains or philanthropists signing checks in the act.
Maynard Frank Fearns has entered the employ of B. F. Johnson at the Main street pharmacy. The Ladies Benevolent society will hold a strawberry festival and entertainment in the vestry of the Congregational church Friday evening May 21. The Maynard ball team opens the season versus West Acton on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with possible games against Hudson and Marlboro if patronage allows.
Maynard notices announce J Butterworth upholstering and job work at Roberts house Summer street. Cleary Williams offers spring millinery. Freedberg Carts promotes repairs and satisfaction. Miss Deane invites ladies to inspect Easter hats. Morris Sperling offers custom suits and cleaning. Miss Naylor features latest hats. J K Fix sharpens lawn mowers. M E Jannel sells hats and novelties. W Marshall markets baby bonnets. bicycle sales and rentals. T J Nevins provides repairs. Miss Deane's millinery highlights ribbons and flowers.
Jacob Mitchell of Unionville Pennsylvania suffered thirty years with piles before trying DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The remedy cured him quickly and permanently. It is said to be equally effective for eczema and skin afflictions. Advertised by B. F. Johnson & Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord and H A Littlefield West Acton.
The Boston weekly crop bulletin reports a cool, dry week with frost but minimal damage. It notes progression in Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with planting advancing, fruit blossoms, and favorable prospects. tent caterpillars present. delay in rain anticipated. a May 21 recital and May 31 Civil War monument dedication planned in Sudbury.
Local notes report Mrs. Browning worse and Deputy Hart at Fall River while Dr. Pickard introduces a new telephone. House lots sold by Concord Junction Land Co. Weather includes Monday storms and a near-accident sailboat overturn. New bicycle club officers elected and first run to South Framingham with dinner at Old Colony House. Church notes list service times, and local ads promote furniture, renovations, and millinery with O L Dart.
When a cold is contracted cure it at once. One Minute Cough Cure will set you on the road to recovery in a minute. It claims to cure pneumonia bronchitis croup and all forms of lung and throat troubles with endorsements from B F Johnson and Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord and H A Littlefield West Acton.
Retailer advertises men's shoes sold at the fairest prices ever known in the shoe trade, promising value and selection for customers.
Store advertises juvenile shoes that please parents with style and practical wear. Emphasizes leather use, lasting fit, and broad selection to fit both foot and packbook. Highlights reliability, variety, and examination of stock.
Marlboro Massachusetts bank advertises drafts payable nationwide and abroad and bond trading. It promotes bonds from water utilities as sound investments and claims strong facilities for choosing them. It offers correspondence accounts safety deposit boxes and guaranteed security from fire or burglary. John L. Stone cashier.
Bucklen Arnica Salve claims to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by B. F. Johnson & Son Maynard and Jno C Friend Concord.
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