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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
4
The death of Harris, founder of the Harris Corliss engine company, is noted. The item also includes brief quips on language and public figures, referencing Mr McTamany the inventor of the voting machine and a California man celebrated for five years of sobriety with a $500,000 prize.
The author notes that modern naval devices proved practical in the Japan China conflict and adds that Cuban testing shows American dynamite gun worth. Large powers gain from smaller nations' experiments, underscoring global military innovation.
A Christian Register editorial warns of perilous times as old restraints weaken and governments fail to address mounting crises. It portrays civilization as a richly laden ship tossed by storms, urging readers to face facts and expect possible divine providence in hard moments.
A quotation from the Philadelphia North American presents Diogenes extinguishing his lamp after finding an honest person. The patriot questions money, while the addressed person denies knowledge of the money issue.
A London wedding tale tells of a guest who bought a broken earring repair as a gift from a famed Bond Street jeweler. She sent it with her card, unaware the box carried a repair label and a cheap reassembly, prompting embarrassment among guests as the true origin and value became clear.
The first lady of the German court, Countess Waldersee, once Miss Lea of New York, lives near the late Von Moltke’s palace and moves with royal bearing yet abides in severe simplicity. Her silver hair, fresh complexion, chiseled features, and regal figure give her a magnetic presence.
Miss Nancy Cornelius of the Oneida tribe in Wisconsin becomes the first Indian woman to train as a nurse. She studied at the Oneida reservation school, Carlisle training school, and graduates from the Connecticut training school in 1889, choosing not to return to the reservation due to unfavorable circumstances.
An American woman with a passion for trees studied forestry and practical landscape gardening. She now oversees two large estates where many workers implement her plans to beautify and improve the land through draining and clearing work.
The dialogue hints at sentiment and loss as one speaker notes poetry fading away. Another character remarks that a great deal of their pretty poetry has disappeared, in a line attributed to Toronie Becurd.
West Acton beat Maynard 22 to 0 in the season opener as Acton built its score on steady center and tackle gains. Rodway and Allen starred for Acton while Dan Dortberg and Wilson's 50 yard run highlighted Maynard. Referee Cutting favored Acton.
The Womans Christian Temperance Union records express deep sorrow at the death of sister and co worker Mrs Annie Winter. They note her as a loyal white ribboner and standard bearer in Christian work and God and home and native land. The resolutions extend sympathy to the family, pledge to record the sentiments, and request printing in The Maynard Enterprise.
Fresh oysters daily at Central Market. Miss Deane's Millinery Parlors offer Fall and Winter styles. Miss Bertha Batley and ClearyWilliams advertise piano organ lessons and millinery lines. Nason street and Acton Street shops present new season hats and garments. C Leighton taxidermist offers birds and animals mounted to order.
Sudbury residents recalled Flag Day with 20 bonfires seen from Sudbury Centre. Moses W. Maynard, 75, was attacked by two masked men in his North Sudbury home on Oct 27. wife harmed, cash minimal. Rev. W G Seaman marked 30th birthday at church with silver dollars and well wishes. Selectmen offer 300 dollars for detention and conviction of the robbers amid community outrage.
The National Grange Quarterly Bulletin sets November’s topic as The Farmer. It asks two questions on farmers condition compared to other social classes and how farmers can best improve their condition. The term condition covers moral, social, intellectual, political and financial standings.
Local items report vacation for Officer Bowker and new housing for Officer Neff. A large Masons delegation visits Cambridge. W C T U meets. families visit Hutchinson guest. church sociable planned. kittens for sale. hunting displays and bonfires on local hills. postmaster question stirs residents. Accidents include Henry Franks injury. concerns over night rail crossing safety. Church notes list services. local shop advertises fall and winter millinery and groceries at Dart’s with advertised brands.
The report lists votes from towns within the district, detailing counts by locality and indicating overall results. It notes how each town contributed to the district tally and highlights any notable margins or shifts in support among communities.
Notices urge all material reach the publication office by Tuesday night for the same week issue. Earlier receipts prevent condensation or delay. News advertisers and subscriptions can be left with A. L. Noyes at the post office.
Presidential electors Bryan and Sewall led with 46 votes against McKinley and Hobart at 354 and Palmer and Buckner with 20. Governor Prince 21 and Williams 44, Wolcott 324. Local results show Callahan 30 to Crane 319 for lieutenant governor.
Otis H. Forbush of Acton Mass. sells at the Puffer place on Nov 7 1896 at 1 p m 15 cows Ayrshire bull one work horse 100 hens and chickens farm tools an ox cart pung and Traverse runner sled light turnkey sale must vacate. On Nov 16 1896 at 1 p m Samuel W Dickinson administrator of James G Dickinson estate Harvard Mass sells 50 cows heifers 3 bulls 1 yoke oxen 50 sheep 4 hogs 1 horse 1 colt 117 hens and chickens farm on road to Shirley near Harvard depot free carriage to and from the sale. Every animal to highest bidder to settle estate.
Transacts a general banking business. Sells drafts payable in any part of the United States and in foreign countries. Buys and sells Government, Municipal, Railroad and other bonds. The bank products emphasize bonds of water companies as solid investments. Correspondence and accounts solicited. Safety deposit boxes to rent with fire and burglary protection. Joan L. Stone, Cashier.
Advertised as a preventive for huskiness and laryngitis by speakers pastors singers and others who use the voice. The product is claimed to give instant relief and prevent voice loss with listed sellers Bi Johnson & Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord and H A Littlefield West Acton.
J R Cobleigh is very ill while his daughter improves. Alfred Cobleigh returned to town to cast his ballot. Saturday night C H Burroughs premises were lit brilliantly in McKinley honor. The Ladies circle plans meetings on Thursday with readings and speaking events.
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