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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
8
Guidance states all material must reach Pud Net by Tuesday to publish in the issue of the same week. Early delivery helps avoid condensation or delay. News, ads and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton for processing.
South Acton reports open Universalist worship next Sunday morning. U P C union meets at 7 pm starting next week. Town residents return from trips. several enter Littleton races. Library catalogue criticized for delay. hospital operation successful. Church services listed for Congregational and Universalist parishes with Y P S C E and free pews noted.
West Acton locals list school resumes for Tuesday of next week and post office moves to Mead’s old store quarters. Visitors include Rev Easterbrook and Miss Parker. Accidents near Fort Pond and Brookline station noted, with lantern safety urged. Local ads promote grocery clerks, china ware, hats, tea, flour and children’s wear at Littlefield’s.
A cartoon shows Congress man Walker bareheaded in shirt sleeves watching President Andrews depart. He holds a hammer and tacks up a Brown University notice seeking a president who is obsequious and money minded, with scholarships offered and no backbone allowed. Address J H Walker for the corporation.
Fitchburg Normal School, newly erected at about 180900, offers general two and three year courses, a kindergarten program, and a one year course for graduates and teachers. Admissions exams for general and kindergarten tracks run at the school on Sept 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. Those pursuing the special courses should contact Principal John G Thompson for details and catalogues.
At 104 years old, Aunt Mary Spooner is expected to attend New Bedford's city incorporation centennial Oct 10 14. Born Feb 8 1898 she jokes she is the beach's largest centenarian and has lived mainly in Acushnet with ties to New Bedford Fairhaven and the region.
East Acton on Sunday August 22 a fire burned barns on the Bowen property. Mr and Mrs G V Bowen thank the Acton Fire Department and helpers for saving their house and aiding in the emergency.
All matter must reach the office of publication not later than Tuesday night in order to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. An earlier receipt will insure against condensation or delay of articles News advertising mater and subscriptions may be left with A. L. Noyes at the post office.
Miss Lillian Conant visits Miss Effie Pickens and resumes duties at Harvard. Miss Nichols of Milton Lower Mills stays with Mr and Mrs Asaph Parlin. Advertised letters list Mr O Helskex Lucy A Erris D A Fleming A H Gleason. Maplewood House sale rumored to Cambridge party and Mrs Snow’s house to be offered soon.
The New Bedford semi centennial committee to arrange a new carshed on Union Street for an October industrial exhibition promising 26000 feet of space and possibly the largest display in New England outside Boston. A museum will be a permanent feature funded by the Morgan estate, while letters from Queen Liliuokalani indicate a possible attendance.
Chicago reporters describe three prosecution witnesses in the Luetgert trial. Frank Bialk, 64, the German night watchman, testified about Luetgert’s movements on May 1 and the storage of caustic potash barrels. Photographer Charles Melander identified factory views, and Agatha Tosch, wife of a saloon keeper, testified about Luetgert’s remarks and the night smoke from the factory.
Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys are advised to use Electric Bitters. The tonic alters without whiskey, aids digestion, strengthens the organs, and supports natural function. Priced at fifty cents and one dollar per bottle at local drug stores in Maynard and Concord.
James Jones of Jones and Son drug firm recounts his wife’s near fatal La Grippe progressing to consumption. After using Dr King’s New Discovery from a stocked bottle she rapidly recovered from first dose. The medicine is advertised as guaranteed for consumption coughs and colds with free trials at local stores.
The National Republican league executive committee met at the Auditorium with Western and middle states represented. They outlined plans for Maryland Virginia Kentucky Iowa Ohio and Massachusetts elections and set a seven member quorum. Nebraska preparations for Omaha convention were noted with McKinley expected at the trans Mississippi exposition and a date set for a McKinley visit.
The Bostons narrowly escaped defeat as the Chicagos built a big lead before errors and lucky hits tied the score. After two extra innings the game was called due to darkness. Kittredge’s catching, Stahl and Dahlen’s batting highlighted the contest. Dahlen hit a home run and Stahl delivered sharp hits to rescue Boston. Callahan of the visitors made a costly error.
Paris reports President Faure arriving from Dunkirk to elysee palace with grand reception. A bomb exploded near the Madeleine railings. no injuries. Police detained two suspects, later released, and crowds cheered Vive La France and Vive L Alliance.
Eastport Maine September 1 sardine seamer strike seeks 5 cent per case raise. Factory owners refuse the demand and plan to close tonight. The stoppage would discharge about 3000 workers across departments, as the strike enters a hard stand.
The Victorian era exhibition opened with Lady Kirkpatrick pressing the electric button to launch the fair. A vast crowd attended the opening ceremonies yesterday as the departments moved into full operation and many Americans were expected to arrive in a few days.
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