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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
4
A reading of assorted items notes Fitchburg will acquire a chemical fire engine. The collection discusses social dances, agricultural export bounties, football, bicycle frame production, clergymen and Santa Claus debates, and college football standings with Pennsy and Yale as potential champions.
Tama Jim of the agricultural department calls for each foreign embassy to have an agriculturalist to report on agri cultural and horticultural conditions abroad for American farmers. He argues the secretary is right and notes other nations employ agricultural reps here to gain usable knowledge. He warns the U S imports millions annually that farmers could grow if informed.
The Boston Journal comments on singers and pianists starting concerts at 8.15 rather than 8.00. It questions whether 8.15 is a higher tone than 8.00 and notes concerns about latecomers disturbing audiences. The piece cites Tony Lumpkin's friend as sharing the dislike of current trends.
A Clinton neighborhood swindling victim recalls being hypnotized by Reed the confidence man. He believed he would gain nothing and would beat others, yet he was cheated. The piece notes gamblers and buyers of gold bricks deserve little sympathy.
Mr James Jones of Josies & Son Cowden Illinois praises Dr Kings New Discovery after his wife’s severe La Grippe developed into consumption. A bottle from their stock led to rapid improvement from the first dose and a six dollar bottle cured her. Free trials offered at local drug stores in Maynard and Concord.
Safe Deposit Boxes offered at Peoples National Bank Marlborough Massachusetts. Bank has recently acquired Water Bonds at favorable rates and offers drafts on London payable in Europe. All kinds of accounts invited. John I. Stone cashier.
Leo R. Baker, who has been staying with his cousin John J. Connor for two months, has assumed leadership of the John Hancock Life Insurance Co office in Fitchburg.
Mrs Hannah Wallace aunt of Emily Gordore and a longtime Royalton resident died at Miss Gordore's Maple Street home Sunday. A devout Methodist, she was 80 in June and came from Vermoph to live with her niece last September. Remains go to Royalton for burial after private prayers here and a funeral in Vermont officiated by Rev Mr Mesler.
In the case Commonwealth versus Lorenzo W Barnes the defendant waived exceptions raised at trial through counsel J Burke and J L O Neil. The defense claimed Barnes was mentally deficient and not legally responsible. he was convicted. Exemptions concerned admission of evidence chiefly Harvard Professor Wood's blood stain analysis. sentencing follows with possible clemency petition to the executive council.
Freenberg and Carts repair and press garments on Nason Street with satisfaction guaranteed. Miss Naylor and Miss Deane announce new Fall and Winter millinery lines at their Nason Street stores. Cleary and Williams advertise fresh oysters and wash embroidery silks. A licensed poolroom opens at the old school building on Acton Street, Geo W. Clark proprietor.
The family of Mr and Mrs Robt Baines acknowledge heartfelt thanks for kindness shown during their bereavement. Printed in Maynard on November 24, 1897.
A council of officers of the Sixth regiment meets in Boston at the armory of company L next Monday. Col Parsons orders majors to test non-commissioned officers on drill regulations guard duty and general efficiency with reports due to headquarters by December 28. Maj Chaffin covers the Third Maj Taylor the First and Maj Darling the Second battalions.
Isabel A. Mallon summarizes winter fashion trends with heavy trimming. Jet and colored gimps black and colored velvets satin ribbons braids yokes of silk cord and bead embroidery adorn gowns. Buckles in collars belts and long sashes finish elaborate winter gowns, while street suits stay simpler.
A New York fashion writer notes that regardless of elaborate ceremony toilets or chic demi dresses, superfluous garnitures are kept from the stylish tailor gown. French models add small charming touches to bodices and sleeves, but the overall effect stays a smart, elegant, perfectly fitted gown with a master hand impression in construction and finish.
W D Bynum chairman of the national Democratic committee issues an address praising sound money and criticizing free silver. He notes state election results in Ohio Maryland Kentucky Iowa Massachusetts Nebraska and South Dakota and calls for upholding Democratic principles no surrender of principle and persistent dedication to national party goals.
The national organization committee of the Populist party met in St. Louis with 29 states represented. Figures include General Coxey of Ohio and Wharton Barker of Philadelphia. Parke said they oppose fusion and seek a straight fight, intending to assist the People's party while not superseding its national committee. They await Butler's reply on possible cooperation.
Senator Lind of Kentucky, one of the three gold Democrats, says he has not seen any party plan from Republicans on currency legislation for the coming session. He notes the country wants reform and suggests GOP unity would ease achieving necessary reforms, but cannot predict their action or harmony.
The Boston union adopts a Moody Gray led Bible study plan modeled on Chicago beginnings. Enthusiasm grows as 4 5 classes meet weekly, drawing 500 to 1000 members. The Clarendon street Baptist church hosts large audiences while Genesis is covered in early lessons. Participants copy outlines to notebooks with no tuition.
A. F. Howes of Weymouth has patented a portable aluminum Klondike Home in the US and Canada. The four person house packs into three compact bundles weighing 130 pounds with stove and utensils. It is fireproof and designed to protect occupants in extreme cold, appealing to prospectors who overheat stoves.
Old people needing medicine for bowels and kidneys are urged to try Electric Bitters. The tonic alterative contains no whiskey and lightly stimulates the stomach, aiding digestion and restoring tone. Priced fifty cents and one dollar at B F Johnson Son Maynard and Jnc C Friends Concord drug stores.
Creighton’s Shoe Emporium announces a full range of footwear from finest to ordinary lines. Emphasizes quality materials superior workmanship comfort and durability with prices varying to maintain uniform value for every purse.
Department showcases a large varied inventory of the newest popular rubber goods for men women and children. Sells high grade quality items in strictly modern styles at very low prices.
A dealer boasts about aggressive pricing to attract buyers. The lines promise tough competition on value with quality, style, and fit asserted as correct to appeal to shoppers.
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