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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1905
Page
5
A local shop announces a new Millinery line with the latest patterns. They report strong sales and praise for styles and moderate prices, claiming 1 3 to 1 2 times lower than competitors for similar goods. Shoppers are urged to inspect the collection before buying.
Special sale offers flannelette short skirts at 49c with nine inch ruffles and silk edged trims in solid blue and pink and striped colors. Finest flannelette goods, value higher. White Daisy Cloth with pink and blue embroidery mentioned as handsome and serviceable garment.
Complete outfit one dollar extra bottle fifty cents, offered by H S Richardson. Advertisement notes Abie B wi e and claims the only guaranteed cure for catarrh.
A roundup of visits engagements and family news from West Acton and surrounding areas. Residents include Miss Hattie Porter with sister Mrs Adams in Littleton and Lydia Porter visiting Mrs A J Smith of Stow. Several weddings engagements and relocations are noted along with a fair date and a rebuilt local cooper shop ready for business.
Delette H Hall of West Acton wins the 23rd Middlesex district nomination at the Republican caucus. Born in Bolton 62 years ago to Dea Enoch and Emeline Hall, he trained as a blacksmith after schooling in Worcester and Acton before enlisting early in Co E 26th Massachusetts during the Civil War.
The letter profiles a Civil War veteran from West Acton, longtime Hall Bros. partner, and charter member and commander of Isaac Davis post 138 G A R. It notes service with Butler and Grant, and Sheri dan in campaigns, plus a strong Christian character and Republican values.
Acton and surrounding areas report a Boston sister visiting for a week. Margaret Abet to Mrs Mary Lothrop on School Street. Frank Willard attended the Harvard Indian game at Soldier's Field. Timothy Sheehan came from Bridgeport after burying his father from a fall at work. George Weatherbee injured at a stone crusher when a wagon backed into him but recovered quickly. Daniel McCormick 23 died at Peter Deans on School Street after two years with tuberculosis. native of Nova Scotia interred at St Bridgets Maynard.
Communion service conducted at the Congregational church with two new members received by letter from the Maynard society. The Christian Endeavor program featured Miss A Bowers with a strong address and a lasting orchestra, followed by an oyster supper and entertainment that drew praise for readings by Miss C A Canfield and performances by local artists. The King's Daughters announce a naked bean supper Thursday at 6 pm in the church vestry. Prohibitionist John H Lewis of Stoneham is expected to address the Sunday evening meeting. Found a stray hound dog. owner must prove property and pay charges.
Probate Court citation in Middlesex to heirs and creditors of Annie T Manning late of Concord. John F Manning seeks letters of administration without bond. Hearing at Cambridge Probate Court on November 28 1905 at 9 am. Publication in Concord Enterprise weekly for three weeks. Charlies J MelIntire presiding. W B Rogers Register.
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