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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
4
The editor notes Memorial Day needs flowers for the Grand Army and remarks on fragile Philippines peace prospects. Attleboro Sun earns praise for fire souvenir issue. Mrs Russell Sage is praised yet Uncle Russell's philanthropy remains debated. Malden marks 250th anniversary with a minstrel show despite age.
A Derby Connecticut teacher is accused of forcing an 8 year old to hold red pepper in his mouth, leaving him dangerously ill and prompting demands for prosecution. The article also notes debates in Boston over The Christian book and play, complaints about a disruptive woodpecker in Brockton, and the retirement of Dr. Edward Everett Hale, whose long service leaves a void in New England churches.
Maynard residents see new hires and home improvements with Dr. Rich adding dormers, Edward Connolly becoming barber Edward Connelly, and Nicholas Parker leaving his Lowe block shop for Worcester. The town reports falls and illnesses, church services, mill labor shifts, and a fire at E T McManus cigar factory with insured losses.
Local notices promote bouquets and plants from Al bert Batley and tomato bedding plants. Millinery rises at several shops including Miss Naylor Mrs L E Dufur and Miss Deane. Shoes repairs and hats offered by multiple vendors. Listings cite Main Street Acton Street Walnut Street and Nason Street locations in Maynard.
Weather bulletin reports a cold cloudy week across New England with frosts in Maine northern sections and minimal rainfall. Crops show little progress, especially corn and planted seeds. grass and fruit fare better, apples and cherries weaker, cabbage and beans thriving in south. London notes Telegraph ends Sunday edition.
Congregational Methodist and Roman Catholic churches list weekly services in Maynard. Details include pastors, service times, Sunday schools, choir directors, organists, and parish activities with dates for Holy Eucharist and catechism. Strangers welcome at St George.
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