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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
2
The Enterprise notes a brief clam bed pearl rush in Wisconsin while Wisconsin clams. It surveys ongoing Boer War skirmishes and British and Allied reactions as Russia and China loom in global tensions. The piece lampoons diplomacy and notes Kru-ger’s Europe visit and Turkish cautions as allied settlement in China nears.
In recent years Anna Gould aided by her count has nearly wrecked her fortune while sister Helen's share has nearly doubled. The elder sister has spent vast sums on philanthropic projects and supports various charitable efforts.
A French scientist touts a light made by confining fluorescent animalcules in glass jars calling it the Microbe light. He faces public backlash as society declares war on microbes and fairy tale imagery contrasts with grim real life outcomes.
Abraham Hare of Helleville proclaims Electric Bitters as the best selling bitters in 20 years. He notes the product tones the stomach and purifies the blood, building up the entire system. Sold by Burdett and Barnard and others at 40 cents a bottle.
The Ruselane discovered a large batch of edible manuscripts at Mukden and sent them to St. Petersburg for examination. The New York Journal suggests these are likely Russian classics looted by Mongols during their 13th century raids into Europe.
A correction notice notes the Fitchburg RK entry has been updated to June 5 1000 and clarifies the corrected date in the record.
Maynard town notes report several malaria cases and local happenings. A new mill foundation work begins at Assabet Mills while debris removal brightens Main and Nason streets. Repairs, new restaurants, social events, and family news fill the week.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood and improve health, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by local druggists including Burdett & Barnard and others.
A House discussion exposes alleged sale of forage allowances by Army officers. A witness cites a War Department record where oats and hay were transferred to a person named Q. M. Corral for consideration, prompting puzzled reactions and a quip about a forage memorandum.
The young king of Spain at St Sebastian faced a clash with a bravado count during games. A thrown ball hit Alfonso in the face, triggering a silent, contemptuous pause. The king refuses friendship with any who lose temper so rashly, a stance noted by the distressed countess and the queen.
A brief exchange from the Cincinnati Enquirer features Perry Patellc imagining a $1,000,000 windfall and Waynorn Watson questioning it. Patellc lists ambitious plans while Watson doubts whether the sum would improve anything.
Rev W W Campbell pastor announces Sunday services at 10 30 morning and 7 30 evening with Sunday school at 11 30 and Y P S C E groups in the 6 30 and 3 pm slots Communion observed on the first Sunday in January March May July September and November.
The notice lists church schedules for several denominations. Trinity Episcopal and First Parish Unitarian share 10.45 a.m. worship with varied Sunday school times, plus youth guild and preparatory communion meetings. Scandinavian M B Church offers 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. services with a Friday class meeting.
A fragmented list details Sunday morning services Sunday schools and evening services for multiple churches. It includes Amory Maynard as choir director, Herman K. French as pianist, and Lettie Kelley as president of a society, with times ranging from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and evening gatherings. Churches mentioned include Methodist Episcopal and Episcopal, with various superintendents and organizers.
Foresters lodge notes show meetings on Mondays and on first and third Tuesdays in August, with the A W and D of Byfest references. Maynard Lodge No 111 lists 1.0. C. F. and ice D of Byfest among its notices.
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