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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
2
The article surveys the anthracite coal situation with the so called coal syndicate in control of markets. It argues wage gains do not threaten railroads’ finances and criticizes price hikes at tidewater as excessive. It notes carriage charges and calls for arbitration while touching on public figures and monuments.
The fragmentary text mentions Jarnett and Bee of Levan recalling past horrors and enduring kidney trouble, reflecting a distressed testimony or reminiscence. The limited readable lines imply personal suffering and memory of hardship.
The text notes Captain Clark refuses to join the coronation ceremony for Edward VII due to the large personal expenses involved. It cites his Navy pay and the need to entertain, outfit, and support his family, confirming Rear Admiral John C. Watson will replace him as naval representative with duties at the naval examining board in Washington.
Miss Ethel Sigsbee, daughter of Captain Charles Sigsbee of the navy and famed for her beauty and talents, will marry Robert Toombs Small, son of evangelist Sam Small, in Washington next June. Small is a Washington-based newspaper correspondent, and the union blends peace and war era ties amid society circles.
Marlboro residents travel, shop, and visit in surrounding towns. Harvard student E B Richards returns home, Mrs. Gleason visits Lowell, John Picard buys a Shrewsbury house, and many locals attend events, sales, or sporting outings. A fire damages a Hosmer street property. the Ladies’ Society clears 140 dollars from a Carnival of Roses.
Rev. Henry King Hannah serves as rector with morning service and sermon at 10 45. Sunday school scheduled for 10 00.
In Maynard the churches celebrate their schedules with Rev. Chas H Washburn at Maynard Church of Christ presiding. Services include Sunday 10 30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school at noon and 6 p.m. Ep worth League meets at 6. Evening prayer and class meetings fill the week with choir leadership and organists noted. St George's Episcopal Church under Rev Arthur Sen Ose Pineau lists communion at 8 a.m. 10 30 a.m. service and evening prayers with Friday litany. Bridget's BR Church led by Rev J A Crowe features Sunday masses at 8 30 a.m. and 10 30 a.m. Ves at 6 p.m. West Acton service occurs on the first Sunday each month with Sunday school at 2 15 p.m.
Fragmentary notice lists lodge meetings with days and vague terms. Mentions fourth Mondays and fourth Tuesdays and third Thursdays with unclear locations and names.
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