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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
4
A local page from May 14 1896 notes talk of high grade bicycles and notable Maine woods, cites Bowdoin graduates Frye Reed and Fuller in Washington, questions about acetylene and presidential candidate gas, and a reflection on women viewing shop windows for reflection as well as sight.
A telephone commission faces a heavy workload as it tackles daily registered kicks against troublesome nuisances and seeks effective remedies. The piece frames the issue as a growing burden for the regulatory body.
A column questions a widely cited basin in West Berlin, noting none exists and no basin will be built. The piece recalls a Thursday smoke incident blamed on metropolitan workers and cites reader inquiries to The Enterprise. It highlights political misperceptions and humorous takes on footwear and fountain pens.
The Enterprise reports a philanthropically minded resident suggests an ice making plant and barber chairs to provide cooled lodging during hot nights. A New York note mentions a machine large enough to serve six to eight tenement houses could cost about 2000 dollars, with spray cooling for guests while remaining parts are protected. The scheme aims to deter mosquitoes and offer inexpensive relief until cooler weather returns.
A miniature parliament operates at Mewnham College in England with a cabinet and prime minister. The Conservatives hold power in this young legislature, which supports Sunday museums but blocks Sunday theater openings. A key debate on voluntary schools ended with a narrow defeat for the education department policy. An intercollegiate debate with Girton Sister College will discuss whether society benefits from fear of being thought peculiar.
It is estimated that 8,000,000 wood rims will be used this year all from rock elm. Only 20 to 25 percent of elm is suitable for rims. At 24¢ per foot, 7,500,000 feet are needed for 8,000,000 rims, requiring about 85,000,000 and possibly 40,000,000 feet of rock elm lumber.
Maynard State team traveled to Concord Monday and lost to the high school squad in a closely contested game. Allen and Hilferty starred with strong batting and pitching. Maynard left runners stranded in three innings and was shut out without a run. Hilferty has pitched well in the last three games. The score:
Marlboro High School visitors defeated Maynard Stars 7 to 5 on Saturday. Marlboro brought a heavier lineup and edged Winslow Hilferty Clark Allen Marsden Rodan Carter Davis and Kromb Berg in a tough road game. Home team protested unfavorable treatment of their regular players.
Geo N Salisbury plans a four week trip to Scotland and England 25 years after leaving his homeland He will visit Glasgow Edinburgh London and other places including his birth town in the south of England about 100 miles west of London and near Southampton He will take a two month leave of absence.
Monday night the Nashoba tribe I O R M celebrated its eighth anniversary in the Masonic hall with dissolving views exhibition by manager Charles L Walker. The illustrated views featured a quartet of George N Salisbury Joseph Haigh Robert Farquar Samuel Lawton. Entertainment included a sugar support and a social. About two hundred persons attended.
The Enterprise reports repeated fast driving on Main Street last Thursday. Drivers came from intersecting streets as pedestrians crossed, creating great and imminent danger. No arrests or police intervention occurred during the two hour period.
The article describes a city wide celebration with a major parade on June 3 celebrating the Cambridge water project. It notes a 2.5 billion gallon basin and 1.5 billion gallon available reserve, planned to supply Cambridge for 25 years at 15 million gallons daily, and a park for Waltham Lincoln and Lexington. The route runs from Lechmere Square to the northern city with bunting on every block.
The Tremont theatre in Boston presents an old time minstrel show and new musical comedies starting May 18. Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott and staff will attend Monday night as Royal Arcanum badges will be worn by members. Proceeds benefit the Royal Arcanum Hospital Association of Massachusetts fund for member care. A few seats remain at the box office with early applications urged.
John Brown resides in Lynn. Unitarian service was cancelled last Sunday. Rev Dr Ela preached on the beatitudes. A lawn hose left out froze solid. The B and M ditching train worked Hudson sections Sunday. The fourth bluebird sighting occurred at George Houghton’s orchard. Church congregations were down due to heat.
Local items list plumbing and elevator contracts for A Merriam Co's new factory with Wood & Willard handling the elevator. Rev Dusseault's sermon topics and Sunday services are announced. Community updates cover street work on Maple street, resident moves, a village dispute resolution, and job ads for painters and a helper for children.
A large sale of horses carriages harnesses robes and related items is set for May 21 at I J Whitman’s stable Marlboro. The event billed as the great sale of the year invites the public to rest from labor and purchase desired items.
Acton Centre shoppers are offered wholesale style bicycle gear at Ring & Co. The ad highlights standard cyclometers priced at 74 cents and notes a wide range of cycling necessities from Lowell Massachusetts. The dealer lists locations at 221 to 229 Dutton Street.
Marlboro customers can attend daily sales at C. H. Albee's auction room Frye Block Marlboro. The sale features pianos organs chamber sets lounges sofas and chairs plus other household items. A rare chance to buy low with about $1000 worth of goods.
Full line of spring millinery including trimmed and untrimmed hats and season novelties offered by Miss Jennie Deane and Miss Naylor's store. For sale a seven room house with bath tub, water in and outside, fruit trees and vines on Summer street Maynard. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles with multiple local distributors.
The Lowell Massachusetts campus in the Runels building presents a current institution with department heads noted for ability. Shorthand and commercial courses are comprehensive and cover all essential business education topics. Glick and Young, Props.
Do not fail to call and see pianos at Al Bee's sale every evening in Frye block Marlboro. The event invites local buyers to inspect a range of pianos before bidding.
The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and it truly cures piles or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c per box. For sale by B F Johnson & Sons Maynard and H E Richardson Concord.
In Friday's legislature the house bill to protect public health in the Concord and Sudbury river valleys was passed to be engrossed. An amendment appropriates funds to dismantle the old Canal bridge at Wayland.
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