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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
1
All matter must reach the office of publication not later than Tuesday night to appear in the same week issue. Early receipts prevent condensation or delay. News and advertisements may be left with C. H. Persons Riverside block and subscriptions at J. B. Deane Loewe block.
Ice coats the river and pond as town prepares. A Wednesday Odd Fellows concert and ball occurs. church services led by Rev. Eaton and Rev. LeBlanc Lynch. Maynard football tied Marlboro last Saturday will replay on Thanksgiving grounds. Eddie Knowlton recovers from neck wound. Mizpah Rebekah lodge plans Dec 1 entertainment. Mrs. Adams visits Fitchburg rail branch community. Maynard jeweler touts largest holiday stock. The Deacon theater show slated for Dec 5 at Iola lodge hall. Thanksgiving vacation seen in schools. junior Christian Endeavor prepares Dec 12 bean supper. A Swede injures hand unloading a box. Box of gifts sent to Little Wanderers home. Diamond ring contest at Concord fair sees Miss Jennings beat Miss Cheney with a surprise party for the latter.
Maynard town officials clash as the board of selectmen refuse to pay assessor bills for services, contending the bills are not itemized. Chairman Flood resists approving bills until hours worked are shown, citing statute. debate centers on lump sum versus itemized payment.
A soggy late autumn clash saw the Maynard high team defeat Marlboro in a hard fought football game. The Maynards showcased strong tackles and a standout center, with the Clark brothers delivering key plays from the back line. Riley starred for Marlboro at fullback as the teams set to meet again on Thanksgiving morning at 10 30.
Advertising matter and subscriptions may be left at the bookstore of H. L. Whitcomb and subscriptions may be left at the post office.
Mrs. James Howard and family plan Thanksgiving at Randolph. the Bernard athletic association hosts a dance. Mr. and Mrs. Walcott visit Philadelphia with their son Dr Walcott. William Gibbs is sentenced to six months and a $150 fine. Community groups, weddings, church events, and school notices fill the town scene with dances, fairs, and social plans.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a surgeon questions a misidentified liver, while another bets DeWitt's Little Early Risers would jog it free. The snippet mentions B. F. Johnson & Son, Maynard, C. H. Whitney, Concord, and H. A. Littlefield, West Acton.
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