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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1897
Page
4
The piece notes Boston happiness over the subway and the Grangers' mild weather, mentions election day on November 2, and reports the Boston and Albany railroad will train all tower switchmen in telegraph code to speed freight movements.
The Bright Massachusetts Editor declares its first issue under way at North Adams and defends its truthfulness in a remark about editors who avoid fault finding. The comment suggests the editor’s resilience amid early challenges in launching a new newspaper.
The Enterprise notes that its readers will find the industry statistics on boot and shoe manufacturing worthwhile. The data cover individual workers days worked and average earnings, helping readers assess personal progress in the trade.
Boston Transcript notes shoe manufacturers report increased orders and better prices. The industry, long unprofitable, appears to be turning a corner with improved profits for those engaged.
The essay argues against riding when walking suffices and cites the American habit of choosing speed over effort. It emphasizes that walking can be as swift as riding and urges readers to value walking as a healthier, practical mode of travel.
The article urges constant vigilance against flies, noting they are most troublesome now. It recommends using Dalmatian powder and fly paper, but stresses keeping food covered and burning or hiding garbage to prevent attraction and infestation.
The Fitchburg Sentinel notes that over half of newsroom errors stem from careless writing by correspondents. Names are often misspelled when writers work blindly. Editors and compositors should share in the need for clear, plain writing as the first essential skill.
The Boston Transcript champions the mosquito as a humane healer of pests. It argues unmoved by malarial air to be dangerous only where sickness thrives and claims the insect never bites humans, only harms by mischief, urging improved game laws to cover skeeters.
Miss Emma Charlow employed by A. T. Haynes in his store is taking her vacation at present.
Reverend Merrill Blanchard former Maynard Congregational pastor died at his Abington home on Wednesday after a period of declining health. Funeral held Saturday at North Congregational Church Abington with ministers and laymen attending. Delegations from East Weymouth Acton, floral tributes, and a eulogy by Rev Cyrus Hamlin. Interment at Mt Vernon cemetery. survived by his wife and children.
Henry Jackson of Elm Street died Thursday from pneumonia at 51. A respected mill overlooker, he leaves a wife and four children. The piece notes broad regret among Maynard residents. Margaret L Nee died at 17 from heart valve disease, funeral held Friday, following her father’s illness.
Mrs Elizabeth J Malcolm died Thursday of chronic bronchitis. Her body was moved Monday to her old Nova Scotia home. She leaves her husband and several children, many living in Maynard, and was beloved by many friends who mourn her loss. A Marlboro family also mourns a two month old daughter who died there last Tuesday during a visit to Mrs Marshall's family.
Maynards lose to Clintons in a subdued contest blamed on the Maynards poor play. Connor stood out while Sheridan’s left field catch was praised as the finest of the year. The Riverside park Labor Day scrap with Saxonvilles featured Sayers in the Brocktons’ box and a ten-inning defeat aided by umpire Sullivan. Hilferty pitched well with Leonard’s support behind the plate. Umpire Morgan received commendation for fair conduct.
To all who have so freely shown kindness and sympathy during our recent sorrow we express heartfelt thanks. Your thoughtful words, flowers, and offerings have given us comfort and support in this difficult time.
A brief heartfelt gratitude note from the family of Mr B Malcolm dated September 7 at Maynard. They express thanks for kind deeds sympathetic words tokens and services of word and song and their esteem and support.
Mrs B Knee and Family express thanks for flowers help and sympathy shown during their loss. Maynard September 8 1897.
Maynard area notices list J Butterworth offering upholstering furniture repair and job work at Roberts house Summer street with made to order suits and alterations. Freedberg and Carts guarantee satisfaction for repairs. Found hound dog owner must prove ownership and pay charges. Joseph G Mears listed for inquiries. Central market serves fresh oysters daily.
Concord Junction and Westford mentions include officers on leave and return to duty, a church union and social visits, a Middlesex Endeavor gathering, and reformatory yard events. Advertisements list goods from Woonsocket Rubber Boots to Van Houten's Cocoa, a six room cottage for rent, a light express wagon for sale, and local business notices.
In Chicago on May 1 Luetgert and his wife entered the sausage factory as Nicholas Faber testified. Charles Hengst swore a human cry came from within the factory. The defense challenges details while love letters read aloud amuse the court.
Gildo Perilli, 27, rushes into a Boston police station claiming he was shot in the back. Guiseppi Bianco, badly battered, is brought in after a separate confrontation. both men allege the other shot first. Perilli survives only if he recovers, Bianco says self defense sparked the exchange.
Newly erected at a cost of about 180000, Fitchburg Normal School offers general two and three year courses, a kindergarten program, and a one year course for college graduates and teachers. Admissions exams for general and kindergarten tracks are scheduled at the school on September 7 and 8 at 9 a.m. Those seeking entry to special courses should consult Principal John G. Thompson. catalogues and sample papers are available on request.
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