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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1899
Page
4
Items touch on Sir Thomas Lipton and the America’s Cup, insurgents in Central America, David Harum sales, Boston politics, naval vessels Olympia and Constitution, Queen's speech, Transvaal war costs, rising auto industry, Maine gun accidents, theatre critics, balloon corps for England, calendar months, and a Jefferson Market court clash amid a multicultural cast of participants.
The passage praises Theodore Roosevelt for his adaptability, noting his readiness to lead a charge at San Juan or stump the nation with speeches. It also highlights a NYC Mothers Congress appearance on child education and upbringing.
The passage notes public interest in South Africa events but warns that discussing it requires navigating difficult place names like Bloemfontein Pieter maritzburg Sterk storm and Stellenbosch.
Concord Junction experiences a rapid growth with a rubber shoe plant due to start and major yarn mill work about to begin. The American Woolen Co. stands firm and may locate near Maynard, boosting local development and regional progress. A telegraphic cable to Manila is also considered a key modernization need.
The passage notes steps toward a joint enterprise, noting Uncle Sam will want updates on the young stock on a farm and the old stock on Wall Street. It emphasizes mutual interest and warns messages will not all travel in one direction.
The text ponders why late arrivals rush to reach the end of a performance. Patrons grab coats and hats just before the finale, causing disruption and blocking exits. Even those eager to depart gain only a few minutes, while others endure the crowd and noise.
Maynard dealer W F Litchfield advertises all kinds of coal bought early to beat price rises. St Andrews university welcomes Miss Jane Smethurst, a Maynard High graduate of ’99. Iola lodge I O G T hosts an evening with solos, readings, cake walk prizes, and refreshments followed by auction reminders for Oct 26 27 30 and 31 featuring cows, horses, farm stock, tools, and hay.
Rev Charles H Washburn was installed as pastor Thursday evening after an official council examination. Delegates from surrounding towns attended a 5 to 6 pm supper in the vestry and a crowded ceremony followed. Speakers included Rev Reven Thomas of Brookline and Rev John G Taylor of Cambridge, with greetings from the First Church in Falmouth. Washburn previously served Berlin, Falmouth, Berkley Temple, and did missionary work among Mormons in Salt Lake City. He vows to aid his parish and community with innovative youth outreach.
The Arbor Vitae club organized on Oct 10 announces a social gathering this Friday at Good Temple hall. Officers include Pres. Benjamin D. Blanchard Sec. Bert E Hatch Treas. Frank E Sanderson. members Geo Burgess Sidney Coulter William Hello well Chas Merrill John Mallison Geo Robertson Horace Townsend. The group is a social club of prominent town young men with high hopes for the coming season.
£ Henderson and Co announces readiness to receive orders for coarse goods at the lowest prices with office located in June.
The fragment lists shops in Concord Junction and nearby areas offering boots, millinery including Miss Naylor and Deane, a Vose farm dairy milk delivery, and C. L. King Dentist services. It also mentions a bean supper and social at the Methodist church with a 5:30 to 8:00 supper and 15 cent tickets.
Bargain sale of a two and a half story cottage with 10 rooms and bath on 8250 square feet. Features include tub set, hot water by radiators, a stable 24 by 36 feet with three stalls, and excellent condition. Inspections by appointment on premises with Frank H. Salisbury on Brooks Street Maynard Mass.
Maynard churches publish weekly schedules. Congregational Church led by Rev. Chas H Washburn with morning service at 10 30 and evening at 7. Prayer meeting midweek. Methodist Episcopal Church under Rev. Edward Higgins holds multiple services including Holy Eucharist and choral numbers. St Bridget s R C Church describes masses 8 39 and 10 30 with Vespers at 3 15 and Sunday school at 2 15 in West Acton.
Omaha October 25 WJ Bryan began his last Nebraska campaigning tour with a first address at Stromsburg and speeches at David City Shelby and other towns. Large crowds greeted him at each stop.
United States Minister Wilson reports the American fugitive Moore is in custody at Santiago and seeks surrender to Massachusetts officers. Secretary Long orders another Marine battalion to Cavite. Indiana to be decommissioned in New York. large North Atlantic squadron disbandments planned. Other items note Canadian insurance in Transvaal war, Bolivian presidential election, and local accidents and crimes in Maine and New Jersey.
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