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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
8
The office requests all material reach publication by Tuesday night to ensure same week insertion. Early submissions help prevent condensation or delays. News and ads and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Bert Willis and Charley Hunter report large trout catches on consecutive days. Chaplain Dusseault and Priv Fred Tuttle visit friends. James Tuttle’s household goods to be sold at auction next Monday. Mrs George Flagg to England for three months. Local youths visit Camp Dewey and wish to return home safely. A sermon series on Our Country's Greatness planned. Tufts student Mr Boyvan preached at Universalist church. Mrs Edward Harris receives care from neighbors. Congregational church fair planned with salad supper. Local boys serving with the Sixth regiment receive good wishes. Pulpit decorated. Rev Mr Jackson of Maynard preaches. Mr Holt sings. Henry E. Tolman and Harry E. Clough start racing season at Marlboro May 28. New industry: New York and New England Powder Co to build near Parker's Crossing on Fitchburg R R. Factory to employ 12 to 150 men making Titanic smokeless powder.
West Acton residents report varied updates from new business ventures to illnesses and travel. Items include Lizzie Hayward’s return from Franklin, Bert Holt’s recovery from diphtheria, Florence Woodward’s Sherborn vacation, and Henry Jewett leaving cobbling for Newton. An engagement between J E Wood and Nellie Rice is announced. Local visits include Wilder of Hingham and Lettie Newton. Walter Hayward starts harness making in the Wyman shop. Memorial services are set for May 29 at St Bridget’s Maynard and the Methodist church. Enlisted boys George Forrest and Arthur Knowlton return from Framingham for a five-hour leave before Camp Dev y. Nearby trout weigh three pounds total with one fish 13.14 inches long. W R C 62 returns to G A R hall with meetings on the second and fourth Mondays.
James McGreen announces purchase of the tailoring business of Tuttle Jones and Wetherbee in South Acton and will continue operations at the old stand. He highlights a new line of samples, latest styles, and offers reasonable prices with guaranteed satisfaction. Trade is solicited from Acton Concord Maynard Stow Littleton and surrounding areas.
South Acton locals are invited to a fresh assortment of trimmed and untrimmed hats for Memorial day trade at Grace E. Tuttles. Sale No 1 offers a small lot of hosiery corsets linings and dressmakers supplies at half price.
Congregational church in South Acton lists Rev W R Buxton as pastor with services at 10 30 a m Sunday school 11 45 a m Y P S EL 6 15 p m praise and preaching at 7 00 p m prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m First Universalist church notices Rev Wm F Dunseault pastor morning service 10 30 Sunday school 11 45 Y P C U meeting 7 30 p m pews are free to all.
Good looks come from healthy organs says ad. Livers, stomachs, and kidneys affect appearance. Electric Bitters acts on these organs to purify blood and improve complexion. Guaranteed remedy sold at B F Johnson Sons Maynard and J C Friends Concord for fifty cents per bottle.
Notice to submit news and advertising for the week with earlier receipts to prevent condensation or delay. Items may be left with A. L. Noyes at the post office for processing.
Acton Centre reports the asparagus season has begun. Boston visitor Jerry Hosmer was in town. Mrs Hale was more comfortable. Mr and Mrs Herman Parker of Stoneham visited over Sunday with George Barker and daughter staying with Dr Barker. Mr Switzer nearly severed a finger last week and will suspend business briefly.
West Acton locals advertise trimmed and untrimmed hats at Miss Tuttle and Mrs Geo B Parker for Memorial Day. Warted cattle for pasturing in Boxborough. apply to Richard Y Nelson. New shirt waists Wrappers belts at Littlefield's. half price corsets hosiery and dressmaker supplies. Grace E Tuttle and others promote footwear, oxfords, and bike cleaner sold by H A Littlefield. Wyman's shoe shop offers harness work and repairs. Boston note reports a stowaway found in a coal bunker on the steamer Virginian after 15 days. he died at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was about 85 and likely American.
Ten local merchants advertise a new Dr Kling's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. It pledges cures for Asthma Bronchitis Hoarseness and throat chest and lung affections. Free trial bottles offered with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00. Guarantee to cure or money back.
The Clinton Item notes pay scales in the regular army under peace conditions and the Hull bill increases for volunteers during war. Details cover privates to sergeants, officer pay steps, retirement, allowances, forage in kind, mileage, quarters, and specific salaries for chaplains aides and staff. The article also records the death of Mrs Susan Rest Vigne of Keene and funeral arrangements.
A group of 50 to 60 ministers from Woburn and surrounding towns met at the reform school on Tuesday for Ladies Day. Delegates including Revs Barstow, Carter, Coit, Davis, Hamlin, Pierson, and Hill attended, with talks on voluntary workers and the pastor’s wife’s sphere. After a noon dinner at Union church, attendees toured Concord landmarks, ending with thanks to Supt Scott for hospitality.
Blossom Undertaking Co opens new sign and town locals report changes in staff and buildings. Residents Adelbert Messer Nashua Mary Moore Roxbury visit. Conant's building advances. Pope Lyman place reformary land. Reverend Todd at Merrimac event. dog killed by Fitchburg train. Local ads feature hats at Miss Tuttle Loncton and holiday goods at Joyce, plus dressmaking and home goods sales.
About 60 Star of Hope Rebekah members visited Fidelity Rebekah lodge in South Framingham for a tour of the new hall. Rev W F Dusseault grand chaplain of Massachusetts Odd Fellows spoke with patriotic fervor before departing to Camp Dewey where he serves as chaplain of the Sixth Massachusetts regiment.
Meals at all hours offered with ice cream priced at 1.50 per gallon or 1.25 per gallon for three gallons or more. Service quality is stated as best of service guaranteed.
Union church notes Rev. W. W. Campbell pastor. Sunday 10.30 a.m. service Sunday school 11.30 a.m. Y P S C E at 6.30 p.m. Evening service 7.30 p.m.
Dr G. Soules and Horace Stowe left Monday for a trout fishing trip in Maine. A rooster fight occurred near White Pond and Maynard with fowls from Marlboro and Hudson. Hudson's bird won three of four battles. Stow selectmen were absent.
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