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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
4
The Hartford Times, once the defendant, has won a major libel suit and receives widespread congratulations across journalism circles. The Enterprise urges merchants to use advertising columns to gain holiday publicity while noting Brockton strikers’ failure against machinery lines.
A mild movement proposes dropping the brigade muster at Framingham in favor of sending regiments individually as in New York with a continuous Peekskill-style summer camp. The author notes brigade machinery is more ornamental than useful and sees potential merit in the change.
The article surveys prominent stars and constellations visible this month. It names Andromeda near the zenith with Cassiopeia nearby and notes Aries Perseus and Algol the demon star. It tracks Pleiades Hyades Taurus Aldebaran Orion Betelgeuse Rigel Auriga Gemini Eridanus Lepus Pegasus Cetus Aquarius Pisces Phoenix Lacerta Cepheus Cygnus Vulpecula Sagitta Aquila Serpens Lyra Vega Equuleus Delphinus Ursa Major Bootes Draco Cepheus Cassiopeia Andromeda remain in view.
The Journal of Education lists famous individuals born in November. Figures include James K. Polk 1795 Washington Allston 1779 Elizabeth Cady Stanton 1815 John Bright 1811 Mark Twain 1830 Louisa May Alcott 1833 and others with birth years ranging from 1728 to 1841.
A Leoninster Enterprise opinion laments youths allowed on streets at night. It questions parental duty and asks who will care for children if guardians neglect them. The piece warns that street exposure harms virtue and future hope for the nation.
The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions cures piles or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by B F Johnson & Son Maynard and Jno C Friend Concord.
Willie Dyson underwent an appendectomy performed by Drs Marsh and Flagg and is recovering well with no current danger. Rumors swirl about changes planned by the mill corporation on the paper mill property though no decision is announced. Speculation ranges from an oil peg mill to apple mince production and a possible new worsted mill. directors may not know the final plan yet.
Assabet council held a Monday evening gathering with visitors from John Boyle O Reilly council Marlboro Musketaquid Concord Concord Junction and Acton councils. Grand Regent Charles W Clarke of Andover and Grand Chaplain Charles G Stumcke of Dorchester attended as well. The program included speeches by regents and other members and two admission applications were received.
An advertised dealer notes a wide display of silver ware items including a silver Cake Basket Piskle dish and Nut bowl. W. W. Oliver, sole agent for J. W. Tufts, promotes his collection of elegant novelties for domestic and personal decoration.
Local notices promote suits, millinery lines for Fall and Winter from Miss Naylor and Miss Deane, sewing and repair services by Kreenberg Carts, and cleaning items. Central market offers fresh oysters while Cleary Williams sells wash embroidery silks. A sound mare for ladies to drive is for sale. A licensed poolroom opens at the old school building Acton street. Flowers and plants from Albert Batley complete the listings.
In Keene New Hampshire on November 2 a neighbour found a gun at George W Heald's Sullivan home and believed it unloaded. It discharged suddenly striking the child in the left side, causing almost instant death.
Cripple Creek Colorado November 3 James Moore foreman Michael Welsh and three other workmen were instantly killed by a premature black powder explosion in the electric railway cut at Victor. Tons of rock were thrown upon the workers.
Ansonia Connecticut on November 3 reports Franklin Burton a Republican defeated James T. Smith a Democrat for mayor by a margin of ten votes. Weather forecast follows.
Clearing weather continues for New England with fair skies through Thursday and likely Friday. Cooler temperatures range from 40 to 60 degrees as westerly winds shift.
A midnight riot in Frankfort left Frankfort fire chief Frank Egbert and Deputy Sheriff Deakins dead and others injured. Police say the violence arose from a clash between Democratic ticket supporters and opponents. Governors were asked to send troops to guard jailed suspects.
Pawtucket reports Adams wins mayoralty by 418 in unofficial tally with Republicans taking three of five aldermen. Providence sees Baker named mayor by over 1500, amid heavy rain. Newport reelects Boyle. Woonsocket favors Republicans. Central Falls backs Thresher over Gottschalk with ward results disputed by court ruling.
Buffalo, Nov 3 The resolutions committee submitted a preamble and resolutions adopted by the W C T U session affirming total abstinence faithful Christian handling of vice and education over sex tests for voting rights. They urge strict anti liquor laws and taxation, oppose narcotics, mourn wine at a Princeton reunion, and call for equal pay for equal work regardless of sex.
Returns from most districts show the opposition led by Sir James Winter with 21 seats versus 13 for government candidates. R Bond is re-elected in Twillingate but with a reduced majority. Remaining two districts awaited today. overall Winterite sweep evident.
Boston Herald writer George E. Harrington visited town while local stores promote fall stock and quality footwear. Residents like Miss Nonié Carter and William Mundell are noted, with church banns read for Maggie Collins and Richard Mansfield and a large confirmation service planned at St Michael's with Archbishop Williams.
Mr R B Greeve of Chilhowie Virginia says he was consumptive and near death before Dr King’s New Discovery cured him with two bottles He praises it as grand for coughs colds and consumption Free trial bottles are available at local drug stores including B F Johnson Son Maynard and John C Friend’s Concord.
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