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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1896
Page
4
A collage of 19th century notes mentions Weyler gales in the West Indies, Kneipp cure as a ridiculous fact, the Fifth regiment’s fine weather day, Reed and Massachusetts relations, the Baltimore team’s Temple Cup win, a gun and game bag remark, Peter Whitcomb of Boxboro bequeathing 5000 for town roads, and rising interest in county commissioners amid Middlesex Republican events.
The article notes that Senator Hoar will provide pungent and pertinent quotes for campaign coverage. It emphasizes his role in supplying ready phrases for reporters and the press during the election cycle.
The Milford Journal blasts the Middlesex Democratic county convention, calling it a farce with only about 15 delegates attending from an entitled 450. It condemns the event as ridiculous and funny, a complete failing in political seriousness.
The Boston Journal notes Colonel Bancroft has held 15 fall field days with perfect weather, no rain on any occasion. It quips that no mascot is needed and jokes to call the Fifth Infantry if a northeast wind lingers too long.
A pair of sportsmen recount a moose hunting trip guided by a renowned caller. They travel by lake and trail into Maine and Canada, describe a dramatic daylight hunt, the king of the valley, a near miss, and a second imposing bull. The Boston and Maine system offers access with timetables and ticket offices.
The Maynard led GOP gathering at Cooperative Hall sat to nominate Rufus Howe for representative. Henry Whitcomb opened proceedings with James T. Sweeney as temporary chair and A Littlefield chosen as secretary. Delegates total 20 from Boxboro Hudson Maynard Stow. Howe secured the nomination by acclamation after speeches stressing national greatness and protection for labor.
Miss Ruth Bent resigns from the Sudbury school committee. Badger Bros of Quincy to carve a Civil War monument for Samuel B. Rogers to stand in front of Goodnow library by May 1, 1897 with 17 feet height including a bronze soldier statue. The piece details an expedition of the Sixth Peary Greenland voyage from Sydney Cape Breton, describing ice, glaciers, Eskimo helpers, and scientific observations by George H Barton at MIT, noting conditions, routes, and awe at the northern landscape.
Fragmentary notes show a committee report adopted at a funeral period. It lists years each town should send representatives including Hudson 1846 1897 1902 1903 Maynard 1598 1899 1904 Stow 1goo Boxboro gor at large 1905 adjourned.
The Twenty second Middlesex representative convention gathered in Maynard last Saturday afternoon. J B Deane of Maynard served as permanent chairman with P Packard of Boxboro as permanent secretary. Delegate Smith of Boxboro nominated Charles E Bennett of Hudson for the general court, and Bennett was unanimously chosen. Hudson delegates failed to call a caucus. Geo P Keith explained the omission. George P Keith Hudson John Sherry Boxboro Benj Johnson Maynard and a Stow delegate formed the district committee.
Second hand and new Singer sewing machines offered at low cash prices and easy terms. Machines in good running order warranted for two years. Creighton’s Shoe Emporium on Main Street lists A D Brocnig as agent for the sale.
Porter Morse of Marlboro Massachusetts asks George W Weymouth of Fitchburg Massachusetts to meet for debates on the nation’s top economic issue. Morse emphasizes voters’ right to know candidates positions and awaits a reply.
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