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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
1
All matter must reach the office by Tuesday night to be included in the same week’s issue. Early receipt prevents condensation or delay. Submissions and ads may be left with C. H. Persons Riverside block and J. B. Deane Loewe’s block for processing.
Local notes report C. H. Persons' father visiting, Harris Clements joining the patrols, and a new dry goods store under way at Thomas Farrell's. Various events include bicycle races at Riverside and Way side parks, a lawn party by St. George's Ladies' Aid, and the Congregational pastor Rev. Merrill Blanchard possibly resigning before Aug 1. A circus license was refused, and a Maple House barroom break-in occurred with cash and cigars stolen.
Thirty years of suffering ended when Jacob Mitchell of Unionville Pa. used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The remedy is noted as quick and permanent for piles and claimed to help eczema and skin conditions. Advertisers include B F Johnson and Son C pap nard C H Whitney and H A Littlefield.
Emory P Walker of Hartford dies after months of heart trouble. Funeral held at 189 High Street with Maynard Masonic burial, he leaves a widow Julia Hanks and son Arthur E Walker, plus brothers Oliver and Henry J Walker and sister Mrs Sarah Cowles. Mrs Henry Ledger dies of typhoid pneumonia, leaving six children.
The Hudsons were defeated by the locals in a Saturday baseball game. Hiiferty pitched well for the home team with solid support from Allen at second. Final score in the report shows Maynards 6 to 3, with umpires James Morgan.
Heartfelt thanks are extended to the Masonic order and quartet who officiated at the burial of Emory P. Walker and to friends who offered sympathy and aid. Mrs. Emory P. Walker, Mr. Arthur E. Walker, and family express gratitude for the kindness. Also cites Minute Cough Cure marketing.
Advertisement and subscription notices may be left at the bookstore of H. L. Whitcomb or at the post office. The notice covers insurance against moisture damage or delays affecting article delivery.
Concord reports illness improvements and new hires at J D Murray's. Trinity church calls Rev Henry R Hanna. Town clock may return after five weeks. 125 bicyclists dined at Wright Tavern. Bevan visits. Gun club clay shoot planned at Hildreth's corner. Two brush fire alarms last week. English service at Scandinavian M E church May 30. Mrs W Lincoln Smith improves from rheumatic fever. Harvard freshmen glee club concert and ball well attended. June 1 town meeting to discuss high school funding. Rattan Co. faces legal demands from M Howard Houghton and J F Scott of Concordia reform school. Middlesex pole caused Bell line outage. operator fixed. Burglary attempt at F B Chase’s store. thieves failed to access trapdoor. Concord and Lowell baseball game ends Lowell 15, Concord 13 with visitors victorious. Edward C Hamilton of St John NB jailed for bicycle theft. discharged worker later reoffended and was sent to reform school.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for consumption coughs colds and lung ailments. It claims safety reliability and a money back guarantee with trial bottles at local drug stores. Regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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