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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
4
The Haineis Central railroad reduces staff and pay as it voices no knowledge of the election. In South Framingham real estate held by Gregory Shaw Co strikers draws attention amid tense times. Local notes reflect shifts in pronunciation and city politics and telecommunication policy.
The Concord High School Voice announces its third volume, praised as a credit to any school. The piece notes a Cuban tobacco program item and discusses campaign costs for the Republican party, totaling 1,380,000 with regional contributions from Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh.
The Boston Journal lampoons male quartets in theatre, noting four voices expose sincerity over artifice. It cites the Bowdoin Square run of Shannon of the Sixth with W. H. Power, where four English army figures hint at hidden melody beneath red coats and a premeditated song.
The Boston Daily Advertiser quotes Mark Hanna saying the great power for Bryan was the workingmen. He frames the poll battle as labor versus trusts and monopolies, noting that McKinley’s candidacy is seen as aligned with the trusts and labor oppressors. The piece references labor leaders and political framing.
A historical excerpt shows leaders urging a shift of labor votes away from Bryan and his party. They claim farmers have deserted them but promise national legislation will educate the people and steer the working class toward their goal. The emphasis is on labor mobilization over farming support.
The 15th annual report shows an average of 292 residents for the year ending June 30 1896 with 52 deaths and an average death age of 603 years. The oldest resident is 88 and the youngest 48. Extraordinary outlays of 63009.84 on Sargent hall construction add 195 beds, draining funds. the treasurer urges public support for this patriotic charity honoring those who saved the nation.
The Maynard community mourns the deaths of Joseph Binks and his widow who died a week later in sleep. The widow suffered six months from dropsy of the heart and died at 55 after a recent rapid decline. Funeral services were at 2 PM, with Rev. Messer officiating, burial at Glenwood. Seven children survive. brothers and sisters attended from Lawrence. Flowers and sympathy flowed as a friend praised the family’s Christian virtues.
In months of acute suffering our mother endured lasting illness and dear friends offered comfort and aid. They sent flowers sang solace and spoke words of comfort. We especially thank clergyman and singers for their kindness from the children of Mr and Mrs Joseph Binks.
Mrs Jane S Potter former resident honored on her goth birthday at her daughter Mrs A P Oliver home in Malden. Guests from Maynard Northbridge Everett Waltham Boston and Lexington sent pink carnations bouquets and tokens. Four generations attended dinner with 26 present including 15 from Maynard. About 46 callers congratulated her she read cards without spectacles. Music added to the day’s social joys.
Postmasters at non government buildings must call in all outstanding box keys and redeem those returned within 30 days under Section 449. Maynard office holders of box keys should present key, deposit receipt to receive 25 cents. Redeemed keys are reissued at 20 cents.
Fresh oysters daily at Central Market. Miss Deane's Millinery Parlors features fall and winter styles including new season ties. Holidays return with gifts and photos for loved ones.
Cleary and Williams announce a full fall and winter millinery collection with the latest season novelties. Miss Naylor’s rooms on Nason street feature hats trimmed and untrimmed. A white fox terrier with a black side spot and clipped tail has been found. owner to claim from Wm. R. Hall.
In New York the Democratic club hosted a dinner honoring ex-Governor Flower for opposing Bryan and the Chicago platform. Prominent guests included Perry Belmont Evan Thomas Jordan L. Mott and Isidore Straus. Speakers: Robert Roosevelt Flower Bynum Waller Holman Warner and Curtis. Letters were read from several national officials and editors.
Louisville and Nashville and the Plant system issue an order to change passenger regulations effective today. The plan aims to place St Louis and Chicago within 48 hours of Tampa Florida, signaling a major shift in nationwide rail schedules and methods across the southeast to the Midwest.
A parade of local happenings including births marriages and life events. Officers Gale and Bullock relocate while J R Brown captures Bedford scenes. A Musketaquid club discharge for drunkenness and a well attended firemen ball with 30 couples. Local theater rehearsals announce Strife for Jan 7 and a Thanksgiving sermon by Rev. Campbell. Union church notes and Fall millinery ads close with local trades and goods.
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. Careful and conservative investors are fast realizing that bonds of good paying water companies are among the best of investment securities. This bank has unusual facilities for selecting bonds of this class. Correspondence and accounts solicited. Safety deposit boxes to rent. Absolute security from fire or burglary. Joan L. Stone Cashier.
Sudbury selectmen proceed with extensive improvements to the old centre cemetery funded from long-established funds. Work includes grading leveling reseeding and removal of field stones and tree roots. The site contains graves of Revolutionary War soldiers and early Sudbury residents dating back about 257 years.
Adalyn Riley advertised as teacher of singing and voice building with references to Clara Munger and George Parker of Boston. Includes address for terms at 31 Newton St Marlboro and notes on remedies with DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve claims. Names B F Johnson & Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield West Acton appear as contacts.
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